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Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson

Writer/Editor, NPR Music and Host, Pop Culture Happy Hour

Noah Kahan gets a No. 1 album at last, while Michael Jackson reenters the top 10
By Stephen Thompson

Noah Kahan gets a No. 1 album at last, while Michael Jackson reenters the top 10

Stephen Thompson | May 7, 2026, 7:08 PM UTC
This week on the charts, Noah Kahan's coronation as an A-list superstar is complete, while another artist makes serious waves as well: the late Michael Jackson.
Olivia Rodrigo's 'drop dead' goes to No. 1 — and helps The Cure return to the charts
By Stephen Thompson
Olivia Rodrigo's 'drop dead' goes to No. 1 — and helps The Cure return to the charts
Stephen Thompson | Apr 30, 2026, 6:42 PM UTC
Ella Langley tops the charts — and Coachella gives Bieber a boost
By Stephen Thompson
Ella Langley tops the charts — and Coachella gives Bieber a boost
Stephen Thompson | Apr 23, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC
BTS stays at No. 1 on the charts — and thwarts Ye in the process
By Stephen Thompson
BTS stays at No. 1 on the charts — and thwarts Ye in the process
Stephen Thompson | Apr 9, 2026, 4:11 PM UTC