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Katy Perry Makes Billboard Chart History

• 17th May 2011

Katy Perry has become the first artist in the Billboard Hot 100's more than five-decade history to spend 52 consecutive weeks – an entire year – in the top 10.

Perry began her streak when “California Gurls” featuring Snoop Dogg debuted at No. 2 on May 29th, 2010 – and her track “E.T.” featuring Kanye West charted at No. 2 on May 12th, 2011.

Prior to Perry, Ace of Base had held the Hot 100's uninterrupted top 10 longevity record, managing 48 straight weeks in the top 10 with “All That She Wants”, “The Sign” and “Don't Turn Around”. Santana ranks third with 42 consecutive weeks, followed closely by Mariah Carey with 41 weeks.

MSD