Backstreet Boys challenge Céline Dion’s reign at Number 1

Céline Dion celebrates a fifth consecutive week at Number 1 with My Heart Will Go On. The hit is becoming an enormous success throughout the world, having topped the charts in multiple countries. On this list, Céline Dion her chart-topper is becoming one of the best-scoring singles of this year. This success does not come unchallenged though, as the Backstreet Boys plans to dethrone Céline Dion of her crown. The boys’ All I Have to Give climbs to Number 2. This is the group’s fourth single to be stalled at Number 2 without reaching the top spot. The Backstreet Boys have barely missed out of the top spot more than other act, which sadly is a unique record.

Close II You enter the Top 10 with Baby Don't Go. Close II You is a Dutch girl group, somewhat modeled after the Spice Girls. Many other Dutch girl groups have had success on this list, with Linda, Roos & Jessica being a highlight. The last Dutch girl group to peak within the Top 10 was WOW! with Keer Op Keer earlier last year. Close II You debut with Baby Don’t Go, which is rapidly becoming a success in the Dutch Top 40. The single also entered the charts in Turkey. On this list, Close II You peak at Number 10 this week.

Cleopatra score the highest debut of the week. Cleopatra is a British R&B-girl group formed in Manchester. The group consists of sisters Cleo, Yonah, and Zainam Higgins. The girls debuted with their album “Comin’ Atcha!” earlier this year, which spawned the lead single Cleopatra’s Theme. The song became an immediate hit in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at Number 3. The lead single is gaining success in Europe as well. On this list, Cleopatra’s Theme enters at Number 25 this week.