📬 This Week at Top40Weekly – New Playlists, Bios & Trivia Fun

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The Top40Weekly.com team is back with another jam-packed week of chart talk, deep dives, timeless hits, and fresh stories behind the songs you love.

Here’s what you shouldn’t miss:

🎶 Top 40 Chart Update

The latest rankings are up — see which hits are climbing fast and who’s dominating the airwaves this week.

🎧 Introducing: The Playlist Center

Looking for the perfect playlist?

We just launched the Playlist Center — your one-stop hub for curated Top40Weekly mixes and our official Spotify collections.

From decade deep-dives and genre favorites to seasonal mood boosters, it’s all there.

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Check out our Playlist Center and explore the best playlists - just for you!

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🔥 In Case You Missed It…

🎧 Your Weekly Playlist
Check out our Spotify Top 40 Playlist — updated every week with the biggest hits right now.

📝 Jarrett Nolan’s Weekly Chart Breakdown
Get the inside scoop on what’s climbing, what’s dropping, and why — all powered by the Nolan Method.

🎤 Trivia Time

1. 1960s Trivia
   Which iconic 1960s song begins with the lyrics “You don’t own me”?
   👉 Test your knowledge with our 60s Trivia Quiz 
   

2. 1970s Deep Cut
   Who sang “Nite and Day,” one of the biggest R&B hits of 1988?
   👉 Check out the song’s backstory (Al B. Sure!) 
   

3. 1980s Challenge
   Which 80s musician famously asked “What’s Love Got to Do with It”?
   👉 Puzzle through our 80s Trivia Quiz 
   

4. 1990s Nostalgia
   In the 90s, which artist asked “Do You Know (What It Takes)?” with a hit at #7 pop, #33 R&B?
   👉 Unlock the trivia in our 90s Quiz 

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Stay musical,
- The Top40Weekly Team

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🎵 This Week’s Music Moments

🕊️ Artist Passings & Health Updates

• Connie Francis (aka “Pretty Little Baby” singer) died July 17 at 87, after recent hospital stays and ongoing health struggles. She sold over 200 million records worldwide and bridged generations with her timeless hits. EW.comIndiatimes

• Sly Stone, trail-blazer of funk-rock with Sly & the Family Stone, passed June 9 at 82 due to COPD and other complications. His genre-defying legacy endures. Wikipedia

• Young Noble, rapper with Tupac’s Outlawz, died July 4 at 47 from a self-inflicted gunshot amid personal struggles — a sad reminder of mental health in hip-hop. Wikipedia

• Dave Cousins, longtime leader of Strawbs, died July 13 at 85 after a cancer surgery. He shaped folk-rock over decades — a quiet titan of British progressive music. Wikipedia

🎸 Major Events & Festivals

• Tomorrowland (Belgium) faced a dramatic setback: a fire on the mainstage July 16, just before the festival kickoff. Fortunately no injuries occurred, and organizers plan to move forward with the remaining stages. economictimes.indiatimes.com

• Lollapalooza 2025 arrives in Chicago’s Grant Park July 31–August 3 with Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, and K-pop group Twice topping a blockbuster 170+ artist lineup. Four-day passes start around $630. nypost.com

• Newport Folk Festival returns July 25–27 in Rhode Island with a mix of folk legends (Public Enemy, Jeff Tweedy) and bold newcomers (Alex G, Big Freedia), proving why it’s still a must-play for all ages. pitchfork.com

Looking for deeper dives?

• 🎶 Best Songs Lists – Top tracks by genre, decade & mood

• 💿 Top Albums – Best-selling records, fan picks & cult classics

• 📚 Latest Blog Posts – Music history, artist tributes & more

Come explore while you listen.
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