Harry Styles’ ‘Aperture’ Debuts at No. 1 on Singles Chart

Harry Styles has secured his third career No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his new single, "Aperture." The song, which debuts directly at the summit, is the lead track from his upcoming album "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally," scheduled for release on March 6. This immediate chart-topping success reinforces Styles' commercial dominance following his previous record-breaking hits.

The British artist's first two Hot 100 leaders were "Watermelon Sugar," which topped the chart for one week in 2020, and the monumental "As It Was," which ruled for 15 weeks in 2022. "Aperture" also represents his eighth solo top 10 entry, a count that builds upon the six he achieved earlier as a member of the iconic boy band One Direction. Industry expert Clara Mendez observes, "Styles' consistent ability to debut at No. 1 underscores a deeply engaged fanbase and a strategic release model that cuts through market noise, a significant advantage in the streaming era."

This chart milestone arrives shortly after Styles' prominent role at the Grammy Awards, where he presented the Album of the Year honor. The announcement also sets the stage for a major global tour, with a staggering 30-show residency at New York's Madison Square Garden—a venue historically reserved for music's biggest acts—serving as a centerpiece. Such an extended engagement is a rare commitment that highlights both his drawing power and the venue's status as a pinnacle of live performance.

Elsewhere in the Hot 100's upper tier, Ella Langley achieves a career-high as "Choosin' Texas" climbs to No. 2. The top five is filled out by Olivia Dean's "Man I Need," Huntr/x's "Golden," and Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia." Positions six through ten feature a mix of established and rising artists, including Bruno Mars, Alex Warren, Sombr, Kehlani, and another entry from Taylor Swift, demonstrating the chart's continued diversity.

On the Billboard 200 albums chart, a historic moment unfolds as the legendary thrash metal band Megadeth earns its first-ever No. 1 with its self-titled release. Formed in 1983 by guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine, the band has announced this will be its final studio album, concluding a influential four-decade career that helped define the genre. Morgan Wallen's "I'm the Problem" holds at No. 2, followed by Olivia Dean, Zach Bryan, and A$AP Rocky. The remainder of the top ten includes Taylor Swift, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack, Bad Bunny, and SZA, showcasing the wide range of music currently resonating with audiences.