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The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” Repeats as Pop Radio’s #1 Song

The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” cedes its rhythmic radio throne this week, but it remains the top song at pop radio.

“Face” claims #1 on Mediabase’s pop radio airplay chart for the third straight week.

This week’s victory comes courtesy the song’s ~18,728 weekly spins. While that total only bests last week’s mark by 43, it keeps “Can’t Feel My Face” comfortably ahead of the pack.

OMI’s “Cheerleader,” which rises to #1 on rhythmic, remains #2 on the pop chart. It scored ~16,753 spins during the August 16-22 tracking week (-1,325).

Also in the Top 5: Major Lazer’s “Lean On (featuring DJ Snake & MØ)” (#3, = | ~16,155, +1,369), Selena Gomez’ “Good For You (featuring A$AP Rocky)” (#4, +1 | ~14,888, +1,617), and Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood (featuring Kendrick Lamar)” (#5, -1 | ~12,675, -1,843 ).

Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002. Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj. Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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