Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars just moonwalked their way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their latest bop, “Die With a Smile.” The song didn’t just climb the charts—it sprinted up like it was being chased by rent day.
Here’s the tea: This glorious duet was released back in August 2024 and had a very respectable debut at No. 3. But Gaga and Bruno clearly weren’t satisfied with bronze—they wanted the gold, the crown, and maybe a free brunch voucher while they were at it. It only took them 20 weeks to finally claim the throne, proving once and for all that patience isn’t just a virtue—it’s a certified bop strategy.
Fast-forward to the first week of January 2025, and voilà! The song pulled off a chart glow-up for the ages, vaulting from No. 17 to No. 1 like it had discovered the secret to unlimited frequent flyer miles.
Naturally, Gaga, who’s now 38 and still effortlessly slaying, hopped onto Instagram to throw an online disco ball of gratitude. She posted a selfie so fabulous it could cure seasonal depression, captioning it with a heartfelt thank-you to her fans:
“Thank you to all of the monsters and hooligans for helping make ‘Die With a Smile’ #1 on the Billboard Hot 100! We love you and are so grateful,” she gushed, before casually flexing her multiple No. 1 hits across three decades. Three. Freakin’. Decades. “I have so much more in store for you and can’t wait to share it.”
Translation: Gaga isn’t just sitting pretty at No. 1—she’s already plotting her next big pop takeover.
This milestone marks Gaga’s sixth No. 1 hit, solidifying her status as pop royalty, while Bruno Mars, ever the chart assassin, now boasts nine. If the Hot 100 were a Monopoly board, these two would own Boardwalk, Park Place, and all the utilities.
Gaga and Bruno didn’t just make us smile—they made the entire Billboard chart bow down. Long live the bop kings and queens! 🎤👑