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BuzzJack Music Forum _ Lady Gaga _ Lady Gaga officially the biggest pop star in the world
Posted by: HausofGhibli Jul 14 2020, 08:12 PM
Lady Gaga has returned to the pinnacle of pop music.
Gaga was the biggest pop star in the world this past month, according to Bloomberg’s Pop Star Power Rankings, dethroning Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny after a three-month run.
Gaga surged to the top thanks to interest in her new record “Chromatica,” which was the best-selling album in the U.S. this past month. Gaga sold more than 400,000 copies in a month when no other artist topped 300,000. Its lead singles “Stupid Love” and “Rain on Me” lifted Gaga on Spotify, where she was the most-listened-to artist in June, as well as on YouTube, where her videos racked up more than 188 million views (fifth most).
“Chromatica” is Gaga’s first proper dance record in almost a decade, and her first true streaming breakthrough as a solo artist. Gaga started her career when physical albums still made up a majority of overall sales, and broke through when iTunes was the main way to release music online.
After starting her career with three straight dance pop records, she made an album of jazzy duets with Tony Bennett, and followed that up with “Joanne,” a blend of country and soft rock. While both albums were well-received by critics, neither was as big a hit as her earlier up-tempo work, which would have played better on Spotify’s pop and dance playlists.
See the full list and read the full article here: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/pop-star-ranking/2020-july/lady-gaga-dethrones-bad-bunny-as-the-world-s-biggest-pop-star.html
Posted by: Nick Jonas Jul 14 2020, 08:13 PM
What on earth is Bad Bunny? 
Posted by: HausofGhibli Jul 14 2020, 08:14 PM
Might just be for one month but still a great achievement for her! This combines: ticket sales, album sales, streams, views, and social media interactions so it's a pretty comprehensive criteria to consider.
Posted by: HausofGhibli Jul 14 2020, 08:15 PM
Google image search him. You won't be disappointed
Posted by: Slick Jul 14 2020, 08:25 PM
Oh wow, he has definitely made some fashion choices!
I can't believe I am reading this about Gaga in 2020. We love to see it.
Posted by: Andrew. Jul 14 2020, 08:57 PM
I wholeheartedly agree with this post x
That must be the first time since 2010? Legendary eras only
Posted by: n'tAlice Jul 14 2020, 10:48 PM
Lady Gaga + Bad Bunny = Lady Bunny
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn Jul 15 2020, 12:17 AM
I genuinely have never even heard of Bad Bunny. 
Posted by: JosephStyles Jul 15 2020, 12:45 AM
He's had two UK top 20 hits, one is particularly notable...!
Posted by: HausofGhibli Jul 15 2020, 06:06 AM
So this is more remarkable than initially thought...
.@ladygaga hits #1 on Bloomberg’s Pop Star Power Rankings chart for the first time. She’s the first female artist to top the chart.! The first female to top the chart
Posted by: SKOB Jul 15 2020, 06:41 AM
WHAT?!! Have you ever heard I Like It by Cardi B?
He's amazing, a latin rapper who is also an LGBTQ+ ally and his latest album is fantastic!!!!
He also wore drag in his latest smash hit video Yo Perreo Sola
Posted by: SKOB Jul 15 2020, 06:50 AM
Amazing achievement for Gaga but SHE MUST collaborate with Bad Bunny at some point, we insist!
Posted by: Jαsє Jul 16 2020, 02:24 PM
Bad Bunny does things to me. I can't-
ANYWAY if you'd have said Gaga would be the biggest pop star in the world again after she came back with Perfect Illusion...well, I wouldn't have believed you. What a triumph. 
Posted by: HausofGhibli Jul 17 2020, 06:16 AM
She posted about this in her story!