'Patient Zero' de Taylor Swift lidera las listas globales de Billboard

Taylor Swift has once again cemented her prominence on the global music stage with the release of “Patient Zero,” which debuted at number one on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts. This achievement marks Swift’s eighth chart-topping entry on the Global 200, tying her with BTS for the most number-one singles since the chart’s inception in September 2020, according to Billboard.com.

“Patient Zero” stands out as the flagship single from the deluxe edition of Swift’s 2025 album, The Life of a Showgirl, which was reissued as The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore on September 25. The album’s refreshed release includes four new tracks, all of which made significant impacts on the charts. Alongside “Patient Zero,” the songs “Cleveland!,” “Babylon,” and “Pink Clouding” also debuted in the top 10 positions on both global charts.

The new single garnered 70.7 million streams worldwide and sold 80,000 copies globally in its first tracking week from September 25 to October 1, with 37.3 million of those streams and 15,000 copies sold occurring outside the United States. The accompanying music video, which Swift directed and stars alongside Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, premiered during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on September 27, further amplifying the song’s visibility.

On the Billboard Global 200, “Cleveland!” opened at number two with 37.3 million streams globally, followed closely by “Babylon” at number three and “Pink Clouding” at number five. Swift’s continued dominance on the charts is underscored by her record-breaking accumulation of 47 top 10 entries on this chart, surpassing Drake’s previous record of 45.

In the Global Excl. U.S. chart, Swift extended her record for the most top 10 appearances by a solo artist, now totaling 34, ahead of Bad Bunny who holds 24. Here, “Patient Zero” secured the number one spot, followed by “Cleveland!” at six, “Pink Clouding” at seven, and “Babylon” at eight. Notably, “The Fate of Ophelia,” a track from the original album release, climbed from 14th to eighth position on the Global 200 and from 13th to tenth on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, reflecting a resurgence in streaming with a 27% increase.

The original “The Fate of Ophelia” previously enjoyed substantial success, having held the number one spot for seven weeks between October and February. This resurgence underscores the sustained interest in Swift’s broader catalog amid the deluxe reissue.

Meanwhile, the overall album The Life of a Showgirl returned to the top of the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, marking its 13th week at number one when considering all album versions combined. This sustained performance highlights Swift’s enduring appeal and the commercial strength of her releases.

Other notable movements on the global charts include a decline for the previously dominant “BbY WOW” by Karol G, Judeline, and rusowsky, which dropped to third on the Billboard Global 200 and second on the Global Excl. U.S. chart after four weeks at the top. Dua Lipa’s “Training Season” also slipped from its peak at number two to number three on the Global Excl. U.S. chart.

Additionally, the French artist ADÉLA made a notable appearance with two tracks climbing within the top five of the Global Excl. U.S. chart, signaling growing international presence.

Billboard’s global charts are compiled using streaming and sales data from more than 200 territories worldwide. The Global 200 includes data from all territories, while the Global Excl. U.S. chart excludes the United States. Both charts factor in official streams from subscription and ad-supported services, along with digital sales, providing a comprehensive snapshot of worldwide music consumption.

As Taylor Swift continues to break records and expand her influence on the global music landscape, her recent achievements with “Patient Zero” and the deluxe album underscore her status as one of the most impactful artists of the current era.