‘TIK TOK’ ON THE CLOCK: Ke$ha’s “TiK ToK” spends a seventh week atop the Hot 100, becoming one of just three maiden Hot 100 entries by a lead solo female to reign for such a length since 1977.

Ke$ha’s introductory hit equals the stays at No. 1 of Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl” (2008) and Ciara’s “Goodies” (2004).

If the party don’t stop (to employ “TiK ToK” grammar), and Ke$ha can remain at the apex for three more weeks, the song will match the longest span in charge for a female artist’s first Hot 100 single. Debby Boone dominated for 10 weeks with “You Light Up My Life” beginning Oct. 15, 1977.

(Ashanti and Beyonce inked longer runs at No. 1 with their first titles as lead acts – “Foolish” (2002) and “Crazy in Love” (2003) – but each performer had charted first in featured roles. In her first trip up the Hot 100, Kelly Rowland enjoyed a 10-week reign as a featured artist on Nelly’s “Dilemma” in 2002). (…)

Source: Billboard