Doja Cat’s ‘Paint the Town Red’ Tops Hot 100 for Second Week, Taylor Swift’s ‘Cruel Summer’ Rules..

In the latest Billboard chart update, Doja Cat's hit song "Paint the Town Red" has returned to the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100 for its second consecutive week. This marks her first multi-week chart-topper, a significant achievement in her career. Her previous hit, "Say So" featuring Nicki Minaj, had a one-week reign in May 2020.

Additionally, Taylor Swift's track "Cruel Summer" has climbed to the fourth position on the Hot 100 chart, having previously reached No. 3. Notably, it has now claimed the top spot on the Radio Songs chart, making it Taylor Swift's eighth song to lead in airplay rankings.

The Billboard Hot 100 chart considers a mix of U.S. streaming data, radio airplay, and sales data, with a focus on physical singles and digital tracks from full-service digital music retailers. It's important to note that sales from direct-to-consumer sites are not included in these calculations. Be sure to stay updated as all charts for the week of October 7, 2023, will be available on Billboard.com starting October 3. For more chart updates, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram.