The biggest songs of 2026 so far are awkwardly mostly songs released in 2025, and at times even older. But no matter, the biggest hits of the moment are all justifiably huge. Rein Me In isn't leaving No.1 any time soon either, and this week it even has room to do something very unusual.

This week James is rocketing through the countryside on a very fast train, so this may not be everything you wished for. But a recycled RAYE picture at least gives you a clue that she is the biggest of all the What We've Learned this week. And glory to her as well.

The hiatus is over, the barracks are empty, and the "superior seven" have officially landed. But as BTS storms the summit with record-breaking numbers, a look behind the curtain reveals the strict chart rules—and the fan-led frenzy—keeping the wheels turning. From the "forbidden door" of bulk-buying to the curious case of RAYE’s five-minute symphony, we’re diving into ...

Normalcy is restored as Sam Fender & Olivia Dean execute a swift return to the summit, fending off a videoless Bella Kay and the ever-present threat of the ACR axe. From Harry Styles’ album dominance to the "Generic American Bloke" influx, here is your definitive guide to the week in pop. Also featuring some entirely appropriate Sienna Spiro workship.