Katy Perry Beats Justin Bieber’s Radio Record With Her New Hit
Katy Perry has surpassed Justin Bieber and Kelly Clarkson for the fifth-most appearances on Billboard’s Adult Pop Airplay chart with her new single 'Watch It Burn.' This achievement follows a recent resurgence in her popularity driven by viral social media trends.
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It demonstrates the power of social media platforms like TikTok in revitalizing the careers of established artists and influencing music chart rankings.
Hollywood & Entertainment Katy Perry Beats Justin Bieber’s Radio Record With Her New Hit By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Jul 11, 2026, 09:30am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Katy Perry’s “Watch It Burn” debuts on Billboard’s Adult Pop Airplay chart, giving the singer her thirty-first career hit on the ranking. The new single opens at No. 38 and pushes Perry past Justin Bieber and Kelly Clarkson for the fifth-most appearances in the ranking's history.
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