Tate McRae Maintains Global Chart Dominance as Thriller Rebounds
Tate McRae secures a third consecutive week at number one while Michael Jackson surges.
1McRae Leads Global Charts
Tate McRae’s track Housewife continues its reign at the top of both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts for a third consecutive week. Despite a 24 percent drop in global streams to 48.8 million, the song remains the most popular musical release worldwide for the current tracking period.
2Thriller Sees Seasonal Surge
Michael Jackson’s iconic track Thriller has climbed to number four on the Global 200, marking its highest position in over 40 years. This surge, driven by Halloween-related interest, resulted in a 78 percent increase in streams to 33.2 million and a 53 percent rise in global sales during the week.
3Consistency in Top Rankings
Karol G, Judeline, and rusowsky’s collaboration BbY WOW maintains the number two spot on the Global 200, following a six-week run at the summit. Meanwhile, ADÉLA’s track Nicole Kidman remains steady at number three, holding its position just one spot away from the peak it achieved earlier in the chart cycle.
4Jackson’s Continued Chart Presence
This recent performance marks Michael Jackson’s third top ten entry on the Global 200 this year. Previous hits Billie Jean and Beat It also reached the top ten in May, largely bolstered by public interest surrounding the biopic titled Michael. All three tracks originate from his landmark 1983 album, titled Thriller.
5Global Chart Methodology Explained
The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on data from over 200 territories. The rankings utilize a weighted formula that incorporates official streams from both subscription and ad-supported tiers of music services, alongside digital download sales, while excluding direct-to-consumer sales from the final calculations.
6Data Verification and Integrity
Luminate serves as the independent data provider for these weekly rankings, conducting thorough reviews of all submissions. The firm authenticates data and removes any information deemed suspicious or unverifiable based on established criteria. This rigorous process ensures the accuracy of the final charts published by Billboard each week for readers.
7Regional Chart Performance Trends
In the Global Excl. U.S. region, the top five remains competitive with BbY WOW repeating at number two and Nicole Kidman holding at number three. Ashe’s Stop the Wedding! climbed from seventh to fourth place, marking its first week in the top five, while ADÉLA’s Ain’t in LA rose to the fifth position.
8Accessing Chart Information
The latest charts, dated November 14, 2026, are scheduled for an update on Billboard.com tomorrow, November 10. While the top 100 titles are accessible to all readers, the complete 200-title rankings remain exclusive to Billboard Pro subscribers. Further updates are shared via the official Billboard social media channels on X and Instagram.
Original article: Billboard — Tate McRae Maintains Global Chart Dominance as Thriller Rebounds