Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT” returns to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released Dec. 24.

The Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc theme rebounds to the summit for the first time in two weeks, marking its 11th total week at No. 1. Week over week, downloads rise to 114%, streaming to 102%, and video views to 101%. The track also holds No. 1 for a 13th consecutive week on the Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan chart dated Dec. 18. While its combined video and audio streams outside Japan total 9.86 million, falling short of 10 million, it nonetheless maintains the top spot.

Debuting at No. 2 is “Are wa Fairy,” the title track of Bokuga Mitakatta Aozora’s seventh single. The CD launched with 120,035 copies to take No. 2 for sales and comes in at No. 3 for radio. Panda Dragon’s “Winter Song Boeitai” bows at No. 3. The title track of the five-member boy band’s 13th single leads sales with 131,384 copies, but places third on the Japan Hot 100 this week due to a lack of support from other metrics. Also making its first appearance on the chart at No. 4 is OCTPATH’s “Starlight Rendezvous.” The title track of the group’s eighth single sold 85,717 copies to take No. 3 for the metric. This week, sales-driven titles fill the slots from No. 2 through No. 4.

At No. 5 is HANA’s “NON STOP,” down a notch from last week. Downloads fall to 54% of the prior frame, streaming to 81%, and radio to 75%.

Elsewhere on the Japan Hot 100, songs by back number see a broad resurgence, with 12 tracks landing on the tally. “Christmas Song” is up to 123% in total points, while “Heroine” rises to 109% and “Suiheisen” to 108% week-over-week. Released in 2011, “Shiawase” makes its first-ever appearance on the chart this week.

The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.

See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from Dec. 15 to 21, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japan’s English X account.

Even if it’s time to spread some holiday cheer, 50 Cent stays ready to beef at all times.

After the rapper took shots at the Let’s Rap About It podcast for its Sean Combs: The Reckoning criticism, cohosts Maino, Dave East, Jim Jones and Fabolous stepped into the booth to return fire with their “Christmas Special” freestyle titled “Squatter’s Rights” on Thursday (Dec. 25).

Loso batted clean-up and they saved the best for last, as Fab went directly at 50 while taking a shot at the G-Unit mogul’s ex Daphne Joy, who dated Diddy and was named in a civil suit against the embattled Bad Boy boss. (50 also filed a lawsuit against Joy, with whom he shares a child, in May while he denied her allegations of physical abuse.)

“You know I got power/ Your shorty got hot showered/ Catch her trying to leave like Tasha shot LaLa,” Fab raps over G-Unit’s “Rider, Pt. 2.” “The b—h hot Myla and no you not Allah/ You can both meet the creator, his first name not Tyler.”

The rest of the rapper podcasting foursome opted for lighter subliminal jabs, which saw Maino rhyming over 50’s “Back Down,” Capo choosing “I’ll Whip Ya Head” and Dave East smoking “A Baltimore Love Thing.”

50 Cent has yet to directly respond to Fabolous or his podcast running mates on social media. Billboard has reached out to the Queens rapper for comment.

Tensions between the Let’s Rap About It podcast hosts and 50 were raised when the G-Unit rapper posted an alleged voicemail claiming Jim Jones owed money to the owner of the studio where Jim, Dave, Maino and Fab record their podcast. 50 referred to the foursome as squatters and taunted the crew, saying he was looking into buying the building where they record so he could be collecting their checks in the future.

Listen to the “Let’s Wrap About It: Christmas Special” dissing 50 below.

New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.

Cris MJ, Las Filtradas (Sonar LLC)

Cris MJ chose Christmas as the perfect moment to drop Las Filtradas, an 18-track LP that relies upon minimalist beats while blending reggaetón with trap textures. Opening with “Pensando Brígido,” produced by Reelian, the album leans on Autotuned vocals and straightforward street narratives to establish its sound. Focus track “Botellita de Champagne” is an explicit ode to seduction, fitting into reggaetón’s risqué traditions, while “Hoy Te Toca,” featuring FloyyMenor, brings a flirtatious vibe to the mix. Cris MJ nods to his global ambitions on “Subieron las Ventanas,” teaming up with Puerto Rican heavyweight Bryant Myers to deliver boastful, defiant verses over bass-heavy production.

True to its title, Las Filtradas — his second album this year, and fourth overall — built online buzz ahead of its release due to unauthorized leaks. While the project offers a cohesive collection for longtime fans, it largely sticks to Cris MJ’s established formula. Still, the album underscores Chilean reggaetón’s rising presence in the global urban music scene. — ISABELA RAYGOZA

Guaynaa, “Para el Año Nuevo” (Guaynaa Records LLC)

With a fresh sound rich in strings, percussion, vocals and brass, Guaynaa manifests all the positive things one could wish for in the coming year in this infectious and joyful aguinaldo — a traditional Christmas music genre from Puerto Rico and Venezuela — that invites us to dance and celebrate. “Let the good times come (Let them come!)/ The bad times are gone (They’re gone!)/ Where do we throw them? (Where?)/ Back, back, back,” sings the Puerto Rican artist, accompanied by a large orchestra, while repeating the chorus like a mantra: “For the new year you will have/ Joy, health, and prosperity.”

Written by Guaynaa alongside renowned salsa composer José Juan Hernández, and produced by Guss Music Baby with arrangements by Gustavo Alberto, “Para el Año Nuevo” is an instant classic for the holiday season. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS

Dale Pututi, Nesty, Wow Popy ft. Maykel Falcón, “Personaje ‘La Rumba’” (Dale Pututi)

Throughout 2025, Dale Pututi and Nesty unlocked a successful strategy: lacing traditional Cuban rhythms with contemporary music. Their new single “Personaje (La Rumba),” in collaboration with Wow Popy and Maykel Falcón, follows that formula. Produced by Alejandro Arce (Pututi) and RoMn Beatz, “Personaje” is a modern-day rumba, honoring the rich Afro-Cuban rhythm that’s often linked to the Yoruba religion. Sonically, it’s backed by different components of son and rumba melodies such as yambú, guaguancó, and columbia.

Lyrically, it’s cleverly charged with local Cuban slang and phrases, and describes a person who’s not impressed and can’t be fooled by fake people. “Personaje (La Rumba)” comes on the heels of Pututi and Nesty’s “Tata (La Conga),” which has gone viral on social media. — JESSICA ROIZ

Yng Lvcas, “LEROLE” (Yng Lvcas)

Mexican reggaetón and trap artist Yng Lvcas responds with “Lerole” to the controversy sparked by his previous song “Naqueto,” a diss track aimed at Mexican rapper Bogueto, in which he also mentions other figures in the Mexican urban music scene such as Bellakath and Yeri Mua. On “Lerole,” which is based on the famous song “Calabria” by Danish DJ and producer Rune Reilly Kölsch, Yng Lvcas reiterates his criticism, although this time without mentioning his colleague’s name.

“I made a whole genre cry/ What am I saying, a whole genre?/ The whole circus/ Something bothered them/ And that’s not my problem/ Well, I guess it is/ But look how I’m laughing,” he sings with rhythm and style, clarifying that this one is not a diss track. — NATALIA CANO

Pipe Bueno, “Si Tu Boquita Fuera” (WEA Latina)

Pipe Bueno closes out 2025 in style with a new take on the Banda R-15 classic “Si Tu Boquita Fuera.” Inspired by the beloved Banda Machos version, Bueno stays true to his signature approach, celebrating the festive sounds of Mexican posadas, the warmth of the holiday season, and the joy of traditions and love. “Si Tu Boquita Fuera” is a song steeped in history, having accompanied countless celebrations. In Bueno’s hands, it is reborn: he honors its roots with reverence but infuses it with his own energy and style.

The impeccable production delivers a powerful blend rooted in the strength of banda music, yet enriched with a more acoustic, norteño touch, complete with accordion and drums. It’s a charming tribute to the past that feels fresh and vibrant, ensuring its legacy continues to be enjoyed by new generations. — INGRID FAJARDO

Check out more recommendations this week in our New Music Latin playlist below:

Travis Kelce gave now-fiancée Taylor Swift a brilliant cut diamond ring when he proposed in August, but when it came time to reveal which of the gifts he’d given the superstar since they began their romance is her favorite, it wasn’t the bling that he mentioned.

While discussing Christmas gifts for significant others with Jason Kelce and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce on the brothers’ New Heights podcast episode that arrived Christmas Eve, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end shared the present that Swift appreciates more than many of the others she’s received from him.

“What about, like, kitchen appliances?” Travis wondered about the likelihood of such a gift being appreciated. “I will say one of Tay’s favorite gifts that I got her was the bread slicer.”

Both Kylie and Jason nodded and shared their approval as Travis continued of Swift’s penchant for baking, “‘Cause she’s been throwing together so much f–kin’ sourdough. Gosh. I got the best gut health there is. I love you, Tay!”

Jason then chimed in with why a bread slicer would be a great gift for someone who loves to bake. “One of the unfortunate things with making fresh bread is trying to cut that s–t, and it is hard!” he exclaimed. “The slicer makes a big deal!”

Kylie — who also hosts her own podcast titled Not Gonna Lie — then confused the brothers with her next comment: “More importantly, the responsibility to eat it!”

“Whaaaaat?!” exclaimed Travis as his big brother declared, “That’s the easy part!”

Swift’s love for whipping up baked goods in her kitchen has made numerous headlines. She’s famously whipped up homemade pop-tarts for friends such as Channing Tatum as well as the Kansas City Chiefs, cinnamon rolls for her love before a game, and a loaf of fresh sourdough for longtime pal Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco.

During her first appearance on New Heights in August, the pop superstar — who made multiple $1 million donations to charity just before Christmas — revealed her love for making sourdough bread, and that she was in search of the perfect recipe. She noted: “Right now we’re very deep in a sourdough obsession that has taken over my life.”

Watch the clip of Travis revealing one of Taylor’s favorite gifts from him so far: