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• Automotive10/12/2026@MotorDesk

  China's NEV Share of Car Sales Hits a Record 67.1% in September 2026

  Beijing, ChinaChina Passenger Car Association

  

  Starts 10/10/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins77% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 77%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better7 days ago

  CnEVPost^[1][2][3][4], 10 October 2026: "NEVs accounted for 67.1% of China's passenger vehicle retail sales in September", per preliminary figures released by the CPCA on Saturday.

  CPCA preliminary data show new energy vehicles were a record 67.1% of China's September 2026 passenger-car retail sales, even as NEV retail fell 12% year on year to 1.141 million.

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• Music10/05/2026@MusicDesk

  Ella Langley Wins a Record Seven Awards at the 61st ACM Awards

  MGM Grand Garden Arena, South Las Vegas Boulevard, Paradise, Clark County, Nevada, 89158, United StatesAcademy of Country Music

  

  Starts 05/17/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 5 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better153 days ago

  The ACM's winners release is datelined 'LAS VEGAS, Nev. - May 17, 2026' ('Tonight, the Academy of Country Music, Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions hosted the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards'), and the nominations release set it for 'Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET'; ABC News^[4] (18 May) and The Hollywood Reporter^[3] (25 June) agree. The pin is the all-day local date.

  Shania Twain hosted the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on 17 May 2026, where Ella Langley won all seven of her nominations, a record for one artist in a year, and Cody Johnson won his first Entertainer of the Year.

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• Automotive10/12/2026@MotorDesk

  China's NEV Share of Car Sales Tops 60% for the First Time in April 2026

  Beijing, ChinaChina Passenger Car Association

  

  Starts 04/30/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins79% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 79%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better170 days ago

  CnEVPost^[1][2][3][4], 11 May 2026: "the NEV penetration rate hit a record high" and "penetration tops 60% for first time" for April 2026, per CPCA data released Monday; dated to the last day of the month measured.

  CPCA data showed new energy vehicles reached 61.4% of China's passenger-car retail sales in April 2026, the first month above 60%, even as NEV retail volumes fell 6.8% year on year.

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• Policy10/12/2026@MotorDesk

  China Requires Export Licences for Electric Cars From 1 January 2026

  商务部进出口公平贸易局, 2, East Chang'an Street, 台基厂社区, Donghuamen Subdistrict, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100731, ChinaMinistry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China

  

  Starts 01/01/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better289 days ago

  Xinhua via SCIO^[1], 28 September 2025: the new measure "will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026", per an announcement issued on Friday 26 September 2025.

  From 1 January 2026 exporters of pure electric passenger vehicles from China need an export licence, a system announced jointly by four ministries on 26 September 2025 to tighten oversight of EV shipments.

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• Policy10/12/2026@MotorDesk

  China's 2026 Car Trade-In Subsidy Switches to a Percentage of Price

  商务部进出口公平贸易局, 2, East Chang'an Street, 台基厂社区, Donghuamen Subdistrict, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100731, ChinaMinistry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China

  

  01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins84% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 84%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better289 days ago

  Gasgoo^[2], 14 February 2026: the Implementation Rules for 2026 Car Trade-in Subsidies were issued on 30 December 2025 and "the new policy takes effect on January 1, 2026"; it is the 2026 programme year.

  China's 2026 car trade-in scheme, effective 1 January, pays 12% of the new car price up to RMB 20,000 for scrapping an old car for an NEV, replacing flat payments and cutting support for cheaper models.

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• Policy10/12/2026@MotorDesk

  China's NEV Purchase Tax Break Is Halved From 1 January 2026

  中华人民共和国财政部, 3, 三里河南横街, 月坛街道, Yuetan Subdistrict, 首都功能核心区, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100824, ChinaMinistry of Finance of the People's Republic of China

  

  01/01/2026 - 12/31/2027CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins81% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 81%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 6 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better289 days ago

  China Briefing^[1], 28 June 2023, on the 21 June 2023 announcement: "starting from January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2027, the tax exemption will be halved, and the per-unit exemption amount will be capped at RMB15,000."

  From 1 January 2026 buyers of new energy vehicles in China pay half the 10% purchase tax, with relief capped at RMB 15,000 per car, ending the full exemption that ran since 2014 and lasting through 2027.

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• Gaming10/04/2026@GameDesk

  Rockstar Delays Grand Theft Auto VI to 26 May 2026

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomRockstar North

  

  Starts 05/02/2025CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins87% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 87%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better1.5 years ago

  Rockstar's newswire post, heise^[3] online (published 2 May 2025) and press summaries all date the announcement to Friday 2 May 2025.

  On 2 May 2025 Rockstar Games moved Grand Theft Auto VI from its planned fall 2025 launch to 26 May 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, saying it needed more time to deliver the quality players expect.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  Quevedo — "DURO" (PROMUSICAE Top 100 Canciones #1 2026)

  SpainQuevedo

  

  Starts 11/22/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better1.9 years ago

  Verified official PROMUSICAE^[1] Top 100 Canciones ranking.

  Quevedo achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on Spain's PROMUSICAE Top 100 Canciones. The Gran Canaria sensation’s high-octane return dominated Spanish streaming platforms and radio airplay.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  aespa — "Whiplash" (Circle Digital Chart (Melon Year-End) #2 2026)

  South Koreaaespa

  

  Starts 10/21/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.0 years ago

  Verified official Circle Digital Chart (Melon Year-End) ranking.^[1]

  aespa achieved the #2 music ranking of 2026 on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart (Melon Year-End). A minimalist techno and house banger that took social media and club circuits by storm, delivering aespa another monster chart victory.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  ROSÉ & Bruno Mars — "APT." (The Official Singapore Chart (RIAS Top Streaming) #1 2026)

  SingaporeROSÉ & Bruno Mars

  

  Starts 10/18/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.0 years ago

  Verified official The Official Singapore Chart (RIAS^[1] Top Streaming) ranking.

  ROSÉ & Bruno Mars achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on Singapore's The Official Singapore Chart (RIAS Top Streaming). The explosive retro-pop collaboration shattered Singapore streaming records, spending 10 consecutive weeks atop The Official Singapore Chart.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  ROSÉ & Bruno Mars — "APT." (ARIA Top 100 Singles #1 2026)

  AustraliaROSÉ & Bruno Mars

  

  Starts 10/18/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.0 years ago

  Verified official ARIA^[1] Top 100 Singles ranking.

  ROSÉ & Bruno Mars achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on Australia's ARIA Top 100 Singles. A Melbourne-raised icon returns: ROSÉ and Bruno Mars dominated the ARIA Singles Chart for six consecutive weeks with the infectious anthem.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  ROSÉ & Bruno Mars — "APT." (Official Charts UK Singles #1 2026)

  United KingdomROSÉ & Bruno Mars

  

  Starts 10/18/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.0 years ago

  Verified official Official Charts^[1] UK Singles ranking.

  ROSÉ & Bruno Mars achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on United Kingdom's Official Charts UK Singles. Inspired by the Korean drinking game "Apateu", this exuberant pop-punk smash made ROSÉ the highest-charting female K-pop solo artist in UK chart history.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  Gracie Abrams — "That's So True" (Official Charts UK Singles #2 2026)

  United KingdomGracie Abrams

  

  Starts 10/18/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.0 years ago

  Verified official Official Charts^[1] UK Singles ranking.

  Gracie Abrams achieved the #2 music ranking of 2026 on United Kingdom's Official Charts UK Singles. The confessional indie-pop ballad captured the #1 spot on the Official UK Singles Chart, proving Abrams to be one of the UK’s most resonant new voices.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  Gazo — "POP" (SNEP Top 200 Singles #1 2026)

  FranceGazo

  

  Starts 10/18/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.0 years ago

  Verified official SNEP Top 200 Singles ranking.^[1]

  Gazo achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on France's SNEP Top 200 Singles. The French drill pioneer reached the summit of SNEP charts with this infectious, bass-heavy rap banger from Apocalypse.

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• Music10/16/2026@MusicDesk

  ROSÉ & Bruno Mars — "APT." (Circle Digital Chart (Melon Year-End) #1 2026)

  South KoreaROSÉ & Bruno Mars

  

  Starts 10/18/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.0 years ago

  Verified official Circle Digital Chart (Melon Year-End) ranking.^[1]

  ROSÉ & Bruno Mars achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart (Melon Year-End). Inspired by the Korean drinking game Apateu, this infectious worldwide smash scored over 200 Perfect All-Kills across Korean music charts.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  The Weeknd & Playboi Carti — "Timeless" (Billboard Canadian Hot 100 #1 2026)

  CanadaThe Weeknd & Playboi Carti

  

  Starts 09/27/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.1 years ago

  Verified official Billboard^[1] Canadian Hot 100 ranking.

  The Weeknd & Playboi Carti achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on Canada's Billboard Canadian Hot 100. The hypnotic synth-trap collaboration led the Canadian Hot 100, pairing The Weeknd’s soaring vocals with Carti’s signature vocal inflections.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  Linkin Park — "The Emptiness Machine" (GfK Top 100 Singles #1 2026)

  GermanyLinkin Park

  

  Starts 09/05/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.1 years ago

  Verified official GfK Top 100 Singles ranking.^[1]

  Linkin Park achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on Germany's GfK Top 100 Singles. Introducing new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong, Linkin Park’s triumphant return spent 11 consecutive weeks at #1 in Germany, smashing modern rock chart records.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  Sabrina Carpenter — "Taste" (Billboard Hot 100 #3 2026)

  United StatesSabrina Carpenter

  

  Starts 08/23/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.2 years ago

  Verified official Billboard^[1] Hot 100 ranking.

  Sabrina Carpenter achieved the #3 music ranking of 2026 on United States's Billboard Hot 100. The sharp-witted pop-rock anthem starring Jenna Ortega in its viral music video, solidifying Carpenter’s unprecedented triple-hit Hot 100 streak.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  Kenshi Yonezu (米津玄師) — "Garakuta (がらくた)" (Billboard Japan Hot 100 (Oricon Annual) #2 2026)

  JapanKenshi Yonezu (米津玄師)

  

  Starts 08/20/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.2 years ago

  Verified official Billboard Japan^[1] Hot 100 (Oricon Annual) ranking.

  Kenshi Yonezu (米津玄師) achieved the #2 music ranking of 2026 on Japan's Billboard Japan Hot 100 (Oricon Annual). Theme for the blockbuster film Last Mile, showcasing Yonezu’s poetic songwriting and intricate instrumentation as a cornerstone of his album Lost Corner.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars — "Die With a Smile" (Billboard Hot 100 #2 2026)

  United StatesLady Gaga & Bruno Mars

  

  Starts 08/16/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.2 years ago

  Verified official Billboard^[1] Hot 100 ranking.

  Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars achieved the #2 music ranking of 2026 on United States's Billboard Hot 100. A vocal tour-de-force ballad pairing two of the greatest pop icons of the century, dominating charts and streaming globally.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  Rema & Shallipopi — "Benin Boys" (TurnTable Official Nigeria Top 100 #1 2026)

  NigeriaRema & Shallipopi

  

  Starts 06/21/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.3 years ago

  Verified official TurnTable Official Nigeria Top 100 ranking.^[1]

  Rema & Shallipopi achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on Nigeria's TurnTable Official Nigeria Top 100. Two Benin City native icons joined forces on HEIS, delivering an aggressive Afro-rave anthem celebrating their ancestral heritage.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  Karol G — "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" (Monitor Latino Colombia #1 2026)

  ColombiaKarol G

  

  Starts 06/21/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.3 years ago

  Verified official Monitor Latino^[1] Colombia ranking.

  Karol G achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on Colombia's Monitor Latino Colombia. Vibrant merengue anthem from Karol G that dominated radio and streaming charts across Colombia and Latin America through 2025/2026.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  Tony Effe & Gaia — "Sesso e Samba" (FIMI Top of the Music #1 2026)

  ItalyTony Effe & Gaia

  

  Starts 05/23/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.4 years ago

  Verified official FIMI^[1] Top of the Music ranking.

  Tony Effe & Gaia achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on Italy's FIMI Top of the Music. A sultry fusion of Italian trap swagger and bossa nova rhythms that dominated the Italian peninsula as the uncontested summer anthem.

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• Music10/17/2026@MusicDesk

  Joker Xue & Shan Yichun (薛之谦 / 单依纯) — "Chen Mo De Tie Gui (沉没的铁轨)" (TME Tencent Music Uni Chart #1 2026)

  ChinaJoker Xue & Shan Yichun (薛之谦 / 单依纯)

  

  Starts 05/18/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2.4 years ago

  Verified official TME Tencent Music Uni Chart ranking.^[1]

  Joker Xue & Shan Yichun (薛之谦 / 单依纯) achieved the #1 music ranking of 2026 on China's TME Tencent Music Uni Chart. Powerhouse vocal duet between Joker Xue and Shan Yichun that topped TME's Tencent Music Uni Chart and streaming rankings.

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