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The Chainsmokers & Halsey’s “Closer” Claims #1 On Hot 100 For Fifth Week

Billboard just revealed the #1 song on this week’s Billboard Hot 100.

The reveal was not of the surprising variety.

The Chainsmokers’ “Closer (featuring Halsey)” predictably retains its #1 position on this week’s listing. This marks its fifth consecutive week on top.

The Hot ranks songs based on combined airplay from sales, streams and radio airplay. “Closer” remains a convincing #1 on Digital Songs (sales) and Streaming Songs. It rises to a new high of #4 on Radio Songs.

The Top 10 of this week’s Hot 100 is as follows:

10) Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover) (-2)
9) twenty one pilots – Ride (-3)
8) Shawn Mendes – Treat You Better (+5)
7) Calvin Harris – This Is What You Came For ft. Rihanna (=)
6) DJ Snake – Let Me Love You ft. Justin Bieber (+6)
5) The Chainsmokers – Don’t Let Me Down ft. Daya (=)
4) Sia – Cheap Thrills ft. Sean Paul (=)
3) Major Lazer – Cold Water ft. Justin Bieber & M0 (=)
2) twenty one pilots – Heathens (=)
1) The Chainsmokers – Closer ft. Halsey (=)

Brian Cantor

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