Listen "Taylor's "Ophelia" Reigns as "Golden" Waits"
Episode Synopsis
Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” continues its historic run, holding the No.1 spot and extending The Life of a Showgirl’s dominance for a second week — but the countdown to a “Golden” showdown is officially on. With K-Pop Demon Hunters ramping up their promo ahead of Halloween and aiming for a November takeover, the next Hot 100 battle could be one of the year’s biggest.We break down the sustainability of Taylor’s numbers, how long this era can keep the top spot locked, and why “Golden” is poised to become her first real challenger. Plus: Olivia Dean’s infectious rise and Grammy buzz, the global impact of RAYE and the new wave of U.K. talent, and our tribute to D’Angelo — the king of neo-soul whose influence continues to shape the genre.
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