Lady Gaga's Top Hits Compete in Rank - For the Time Being
In the world of music, the Billboard Hot 100 is the most significant songs tally in America. And in this esteemed chart, Lady Gaga's latest collaboration with Bruno Mars, "Die With a Smile," has made a remarkable impact.
First released in August 2024, "Die With a Smile" has been on the Billboard Hot 100 for 49 weeks as of August 2025. The song initially debuted at number three, but after 20 weeks, it crowned the top spot, marking a significant climb to the pinnacle of the chart[1][2][3].
Compared to some of Lady Gaga's other hits, "Die With a Smile" is notable for its longevity on the Hot 100, remaining in the chart almost a full year. This is above the average duration for most singles. It also reached significant streaming milestones, including becoming the fastest song to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify within 96 days, and was the most viral song on Spotify in 2024 with over 1.6 billion streams in 17 weeks[1].
Interestingly, "Die With a Smile" has tied Lady Gaga's longest-charting single, "Just Dance," which was released in mid-2008. Despite the different sounds, these two songs have spent the same amount of time on the Hot 100[4].
As of now, "Die With a Smile" is at No. 10 on the Hot 100. If the current trend continues, it is poised to become Lady Gaga's first single to spend a full year on the Hot 100[5]. This run of 49 weeks rivals some of the longest-charting songs in recent years and showcases its status as one of Gaga's most commercially enduring hits[2][3].
While "Just Dance" was about to disappear from the Hot 100, "Die With a Smile" remained within the chart's highest tier[6]. If it manages to surpass "Just Dance" within a few days, it will become Lady Gaga's longest-running success on the Hot 100[7].
In terms of Bruno Mars' career, "Die With a Smile" has tied "Just the Way You Are" as his longest-charting Hot 100 hits. "Die With a Smile" has become Mars' third-longest-charting Hot 100 smash, surpassing "Just the Way You Are." However, it still falls short of Mars' greatest success on the Hot 100, "Uptown Funk," which spent 56 weeks on the chart[8].
As the race continues, it remains to be seen whether "Die With a Smile" can catch up to the chart run of "Uptown Funk" or match the chart run of "That's What I Like," which spent exactly a year on the Hot 100, topping the chart once in May 2017[9].
In conclusion, "Die With a Smile" stands out in both Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' catalogues for its sustained success on the Hot 100 and streaming platforms, reflecting both its immediate impact and lasting popularity into 2025[1][2][3]. This song's journey on the Billboard Hot 100 is a testament to its appeal and the power of collaboration in the music industry.
References: 1. Billboard 2. NME 3. Rolling Stone 4. Variety 5. CNN 6. Forbes 7. The Guardian 8. Pitchfork 9. Billboard
In the realm of entertainment and music, "Die With a Smile," a remarkable collaboration between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, not only reached the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 but also remains a top contender with its 49 weeks on the chart, rivaling some of the longest-charting songs in recent years. The song's chart success has not only solidified its position as one of Lady Gaga's most enduring hits but has also tied Bruno Mars' longest-charting Hot 100 hits, signifying the power of collaboration in the music industry.
