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The most popular musicians right now
These are the names currently dominating the headlines in musicians — the stars on everyone's lips right now.
Updated 18 Apr 2026 07:10
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Jesse McCartney
UP 25 THIS WEEK
Now #6 · Was #31
Jesse McCartney landed a ‘Hacks’ Season 5 cameo after reconnecting with Hannah Einbinder via Instagram DM.
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Offset
UP 38 THIS WEEK
Now #7 · Was #45
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Kano
UP 41 THIS WEEK
Now #8 · Was #49
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Rema
UP 60 THIS WEEK
Now #9 · Was #69
Rema denies bomb-making allegations, accusing CPI(M) of spreading false propaganda.
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The Prodigy
UP 61 THIS WEEK
Now #10 · Was #71
The Prodigy launch exclusive Hummel football shirt amid UK tour kickoff in Glasgow.
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Morgan Wallen
UP 57 THIS WEEK
Now #11 · Was #68
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Lindsey Buckingham
UP 83 THIS WEEK
Now #12 · Was #95
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Jonny Greenwood
UP 87 THIS WEEK
Now #13 · Was #100
Jonny Greenwood admitted he wished Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ sounded tougher, calling it “a bit wimpy.”.
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Keith Duffy
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #14 this week
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Taylor Swift
UP 63 THIS WEEK
Now #15 · Was #78
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Drake
UP 63 THIS WEEK
Now #16 · Was #79
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Laine Hardy
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Debuts at #17 this week
Laine Hardy became the first American Idol alumnus to attend and make headlines at Amite High's prom.
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Cardi B
UP 68 THIS WEEK
Now #18 · Was #86
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Kid Rock
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #19 this week
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Dave Mustaine
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #20 this week
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Paul McCartney
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #21 this week
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Elbow
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Debuts at #22 this week
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Sabrina Carpenter
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #23 this week
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Kanye West
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #24 this week
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Bruno Mars
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #25 this week
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BTS
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #26 this week
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Flea
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #27 this week
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Celine Dion
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #28 this week
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Sum 41
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #29 this week
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Sting
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #30 this week
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Kacey Musgraves
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #31 this week
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Nick Jonas
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #32 this week
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Olivia Dean
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #33 this week
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Rihanna
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #34 this week
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Peter Gabriel
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #35 this week
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The Edge
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #36 this week
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Adele
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #37 this week
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Monica
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #38 this week
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Britney Spears
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #39 this week
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Michael Jackson
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #40 this week
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Anitta
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #41 this week
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KPop Demon Hunters
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #42 this week
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Olivia Rodrigo
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #43 this week
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Lulu
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #44 this week
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Charlie Puth
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #45 this week
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ABBA
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #46 this week
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A$AP Rocky
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #47 this week
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Alice Cooper
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #48 this week
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#49
Wiley
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #49 this week
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Kasabian
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #50 this week
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Bono
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #51 this week
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Fetty Wap
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #52 this week
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Ella Langley
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #53 this week
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#54
Mariah Carey
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #54 this week
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Bruce Springsteen
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #55 this week
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Suzanne Shaw
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #56 this week
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Katy Perry
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #57 this week
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Fleetwood Mac
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #58 this week
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#59
Underworld
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #59 this week
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Miley Cyrus
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #60 this week
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Joey Fatone
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #61 this week
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Mabel
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #62 this week
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Goldie
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #63 this week
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Ariana Grande
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #64 this week
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Niall Horan
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #65 this week
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Elton John
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #66 this week
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Raye
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #67 this week
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Tate McRae
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Debuts at #68 this week
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DJ Khaled
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #69 this week
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Chappell Roan
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #70 this week
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Keane
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #71 this week
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#72
Take That
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #72 this week
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Zayn Malik
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #73 this week
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Gorillaz
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #74 this week
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Zac Brown
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #75 this week
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Dolly Parton
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #76 this week
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Rick Astley
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #77 this week
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#78
Grimes
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #78 this week
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Justin Timberlake
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #79 this week
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#80
Arlo Parks
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #80 this week
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#81
Adam Levine
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #81 this week
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Björn Ulvaeus
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #82 this week
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Joel Madden
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #83 this week
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#84
Gwen Stefani
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #84 this week
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Gene Simmons
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #85 this week
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Judas Priest
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #86 this week
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Lady Gaga
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #87 this week
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Strider
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #88 this week
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Damon Albarn
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #89 this week
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Harry Styles
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #90 this week
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Craig David
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #91 this week
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#92
Janet Jackson
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #92 this week
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#93
Taylor Hicks
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #93 this week
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#94
John Mellencamp
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #94 this week
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Cher
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #95 this week
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Cliff Burton
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #96 this week
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Dizzy Reed
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #97 this week
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#98
Justin Guarini
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #98 this week
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#99
Maria Callas
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #99 this week
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Myleene Klass
NEW IN THE TOP 100
Debuts at #100 this week
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The most popular musicians right now
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