KAROL G debuts four tracks, KATSEYE's EP leads videos, Troye Sivan's Nicole Kidman video shines, and more on YouTube Music Charts.
- August 24, 2026
AceShowbiz - KAROL G has returned to the YouTube Music charts with a bang, debuting four tracks from her new album No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto on the US Top Songs chart this week. The Colombian pop star's emotional collaboration with Drake, "Ahí," lands at #84, while "Alguien que te amaba" enters at #70 and "Si lo ven" at #73. KAROL G also jumps to #8 on the US Top Artists chart.
Global pop group KATSEYE is taking over the US Daily Top Music Videos chart following the release of their third EP WILD on Friday, August 14. The group landed a total of 10 entries on the chart, led by the new tracks "That Way" at #2 and "Bel Air" at #3. Their recent singles, including the Ed Sheeran co-write "Animal" and the collaboration with LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT "ICONIC BY MISTAKE," continue to make an impact on the Global Weekly Top Music Videos chart, claiming #11 and #17, respectively.
Troye Sivan returned on Friday with "She's the Best," a low-key, trip-hop-influenced lead single from his new album of the same name. The track arrived alongside an official video starring Nicole Kidman, which debuted at #10 on the US Daily Top Music Videos chart on its release day. The visual has already amassed over 1.3 million views, proving that Kidman is not just a movie star but also a top music video star.
Phoebe Bridgers also premiered her music video for "I Can't Wait" on Friday, which debuted at #59 on the US Daily Top Music Videos chart. The visual, which explores Los Angeles from the perspective of a fly, accompanies her album Lost Weekend.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day isn't just smashing box office records; its soundtrack hits are swinging up the charts too. Tame Impala's "Loser," which features in the new film, claims #16 on the US Top Songs chart and #39 on the Global Top Songs chart. Post Malone's "Sunflower," originally released for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, also jumps to #5 on both US and Global charts. Indian duo Banjaare land their new single "Barsaat," used in India's marketing for the film, at #42 on Global Top Songs.
Pooh Shiesty dominates the US Top Songs chart following the release of his debut studio album All Eyes on Shiest. The rap star landed a total of 11 tracks on the chart, including "Reap What You Sow" (#8), "Last Man Breathin" (#9), "I'm Back" (#24), and "Still On Timing" (#24). The Memphis-born rapper lands at #7 on the US Top Artists chart.
Shakira continues her post-World Cup charts run, holding down the top spot on both US and Global Top Songs with her official anthem for the 2026 tournament, "Dai Dai." Her previous World Cup track "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" also continues to generate views, hitting #7 on Global and #36 on US. Meanwhile, "Hips Don't Lie" settles at #35 on Global and #65 on US. Shakira holds down #6 on the Global Top Artists chart.
K-pop stars Stray Kids make a move on the charts this week with "This & That," the title track from their new EP. The eight-member group's new single claims #25 on Global Top Songs and #30 on US Top Songs, powered in part by a high-energy music video as well as ancillary content like a dance practice video and behind-the-scenes footage. Across territories, the track amassed over 13.1 million views in the charting period.
Rising singer-songwriter Stella Lefty climbs to #41 on US Top Songs with the emotional, country-influenced ballad "Boston," which interpolates Noah Kahan's "Stick Season." The track received over 1.4 million views in the country in the charting period.
Colombian singer Camilo notches another entry in the Billion Views Club with his 2020 single "Vida de Rico." The video, directed by Camilo's wife Evaluna Montaner, is his second to reach the 1 billion view mark, following his collaboration with Mau y Ricky and Manuel Turizo, "Desconocidos."
Rising singer-songwriter Alyssa Grace's folky daydream "bloodstream" continues to float its way up the charts, climbing to #46 on US Top Songs after garnering over 1.4 million views in the country. The track also rises to #29 on US Top Songs on Shorts.
Washington-raised singer/songwriter Mollie Elizabeth is making a mark with the theatrical, emotional single "Run Rabbit," which rises this week to #76 on US Top Songs. In the US, the track received over 1 million views in the charting period.
The weekly YouTube Music charts continue to reflect the diverse and dynamic landscape of music consumption, with new releases from established stars and emerging artists alike making significant impacts across the globe.