Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are officially rewriting Billboard history. Their hit collaboration “Die With a Smile” continues its chart-topping dominance on both global Billboard rankings. The song is not only holding strong on the Billboard Global 200, but it’s also powering ahead on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, the industry benchmark for what the world is streaming outside the U.S. Their latest feat? Surpassing Miley Cyrus and Harry Styles—and tying with Mariah Carey. Let’s break down this musical takeover.
14 Weeks At No. 1: Gaga And Mars Match Mariah Carey
With “Die With a Smile” scoring its fourteenth nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are now tied with Mariah Carey’s iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” That makes the track the second-longest-running No. 1 in the chart’s history.
This weekly chart, which highlights global streaming and sales data outside of the United States, shows what the world is really listening to. And right now, it’s all about Gaga and Mars’ genre-defying anthem.
Bye Miley, Bye Harry: Gaga Now Surpasses “Flowers” And “As It Was”
Previously, “Die With a Smile” was tied for third place with Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” and Harry Styles’ “As It Was”—both having logged 13 weeks at the top. But now, Gaga and Mars officially push ahead, locking in their fourteenth frame and leaving the pop heavyweights in their rearview.
That move cements “Die With a Smile” as a certified global smash and one of the top three longest-reigning No. 1s in the chart’s history.
Bruno Mars: A Two-Time Global Chart Legend
It’s not just a win for Gaga. Bruno Mars now holds a unique distinction—he’s featured on two of the top three longest-running global No. 1s ever.
Before this run with Gaga, Mars scored a monumental hit with “Apt.”, his duet with BLACKPINK’s Rosé. That cross-continental smash spent an unbelievable 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., still the standing record. Mars is now the only artist with multiple chart-toppers on the all-time leaderboard, proving his unmatched global appeal.
Can Gaga And Mars Break The 19-Week Record?
Now that they’ve matched Mariah Carey, all eyes are on next week. If Gaga and Mars can hold the top position just one more time, they’ll overtake Carey and claim the runner-up spot for themselves. But to dethrone “Apt.”, “Die With a Smile” would need to stay at No. 1 for at least six more weeks—a tall task, but one that seems possible given its continued momentum. That said, Mariah’s Christmas comeback later this year could reshape the rankings yet again. Her seasonal juggernaut has a way of storming back into the spotlight every December.
What Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars have achieved isn’t just a win on the charts—it’s a testament to the evolving power of global pop. With collaborations that bridge genres and cultures, they’ve delivered a hit that transcends borders, language, and trends. And as “Die With a Smile” continues to dominate, it’s clear: this duo is playing for history—and winning.
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