With this new milestone, the singer reaffirms the commercial dominance of her latest discographic era, according to the Argentine News Agency. On the Billboard 200 podium, she is flanked by Morgan Wallen, who remains solid in second place with 'I'm the Problem' at around 71,000 units, and the soundtrack to the K-pop phenomenon 'Demon Hunters', which completes the third step with another 66,000 units. Meanwhile, the Billboard Hot 100 is experiencing its classic December transformation where Christmas hits once again top the list, boosted by increased streams and sales. In this context, Carey returned to number one with 'All I Want for Christmas Is You', which now sums up 19 weeks at the top throughout its history, matching historical records such as Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' (2024) and Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' with Billy Ray Cyrus (2019).
This rise by Carey directly threatens Taylor Swift's reign on the Hot 100 with 'The Fate of Ophelia', her most successful song from the album, which had managed to stay at the top for eight consecutive weeks, matching the record of 'Anti-Hero' as her longest-running number one. After Christmas, 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' usually drops, so it is likely that Swift will regain ground and return to the top of the list. The impact of 'The Fate of Ophelia' on radio and platforms could bring her back to number one in January, especially if the artist continues to promote it.
Buenos Aires, December 10 (NA) – Taylor Swift regained the lead of the Billboard 200 with 'The Life of a Showgirl', which returned to number one, but now she is fighting against the famous Christmas season of Mariah Carey. The album returns to the top accumulating about 99,000 units, between physical sales, streaming, and track equivalents.
