Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” hits 16 Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Global 200

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars’ ‘Die With a Smile’ beats the Global 200 chart for a charming 16th Week.

Maintains Dominance Across Global Charts

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ sweeping ballad “Die With a Smile” continues its global dominance, notching its 16th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and its 13th week atop the Billboard Global Excl. US chart. The hit, which debuted at the top in September 2024, remains a fan favorite across streaming platforms.

Record-Setting Chart Run

With this latest milestone, “Die With a Smile” now holds the second-longest No. 1 run in Billboard Global 200 history. Only Mariah Carey’s holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has spent more time at the summit, with 19 weeks between 2020 and 2025.

Longest No. 1 Runs on Billboard Global 200:

• 19 weeks – “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, Mariah Carey (2020–2025)
• 16 weeks – “Die With a Smile”, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars (2024–2025)
• 15 weeks – “As It Was”, Harry Styles (2022)
• 14 weeks – “Flowers”, Miley Cyrus (2023)
• 12 weeks – “APT.”, ROSÉ & Bruno Mars (2024–2025)

During the tracking period from April 4 to 10, “Die With a Smile” amassed 91.3 million streams (a 4% dip from the previous week) and sold 6,000 downloads globally (down 3%).

Drake & Latin Stars Enter the Top 10

Elsewhere on the charts:

• Drake’s “Nokia” climbs to No. 8 on the Global 200, up from No. 13, continuing its steady rise following its February release.
• “La Plena (W Sound 05)” by W Sound, Beéle, and Ovy On the Drums breaks into the Global Excl. US top 10, jumping from No. 14 to No. 9, reflecting the growing influence of Latin sounds in the international market.

How the Charts Work

The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. US charts are compiled by Luminate and track streaming and digital sales data from over 200 countries. Rankings are based on a weighted formula incorporating:

• Subscription and ad-supported streams (audio and video)
• Download sales from full-service digital retailers (excluding direct-to-consumer platforms)