Ariana Grande is at the top of the mountain for Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 debuts, but she isn’t there alone. In a new TikTok video shared by MTV UK Friday (Nov.
22), the 31-year-old pop star had a sweet reaction to finding out that she and Taylor Swift are tied for most songs to enter at the top of the U.S. chart among female artists, with seven each.
“Really? I didn’t know that,” she said of the number with surprise while sitting next to Wicked costar Cynthia Erivo. “That can’t be true,” Grande added. When the interviewer mentioned that the “Cruel Summer” singer is the only other female artist with seven Hot 100 No.
1 debuts, the R.E.M.
Beauty founder and Pinocchio actress started tapping their nails with reverent applause. “Good company!” Grande said of Swift, smiling as Erivo nodded in agreement. The 14-time Grammy winner tied the Victorious alum’s record this spring, when “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone entered at the apex of the Hot 100.
Swift has previously debuted in the top spot with “Is It Over Now?,” “Anti-Hero,” “All Too Well (10 Minute Version),” “Willow,” “Cardigan” and “Shake It Off.” Grande earned her seventh No. 1 debut in March, when Eternal Sunshine ‘s “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” claimed the reigning placement in its first week on the chart.
Her past No. 1 debuts include “Yes, And?,” “Positions,” “Rain on Me” with Lady Gaga, “Stuck With U” with Justin Bieber, “7 Ring.