Lady Gaga breaks record on Top Dance Albums

Lady Gaga has made a stunning return to the charts with her new album, MAYHEM. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 219,000 units in its first week. This is the highest weekly total for an album by a woman in 2025. With this success, Gaga has now achieved seven No. 1 albums, tying her with Janet Jackson for the fifth-most in history. Nine songs from MAYHEM are also on the Billboard Hot 100. The lead track, "Die With a Smile," featuring Bruno Mars, is currently at No. 2 after a five-week reign at the top. Other debuts from the album include "Abracadabra" at No. 19 and "Garden of Eden" at No. 52. Overall, Gaga has reached the Hot 100 46 times since her first hit, "Just Dance," in 2008. Additionally, MAYHEM has topped the Top Dance Albums chart, giving Gaga her eighth No. 1 in that category. This achievement breaks her previous tie with Louie DeVito for the most No. 1s on this chart. Her earlier album, The Fame, holds the record for the longest run at No. 1 in this category, lasting 193 weeks. Gaga's new songs have also made an impact on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart, where nine tracks from MAYHEM are featured. "Abracadabra" is currently leading this chart, securing its fourth week at No. 1.