# My Chemical Romance, Michael Jackson & More: Highlights of This Week’s Billboard Charts

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/my-chemical-romance-michael-jackson-more-highlights-of-this-weeks-billboard-charts/
- Published: 2026-11-04T01:18:38+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/lists/my-chemical-romance-michael-jackson-chart-highlights-nov-7/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Software, Technology

## Key points

- My Chemical Romance’s *The Black Parade* reached No. 1 after its anniversary reissue.
- Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” returned to the Hot 100 at No. 20.
- “Choosin’ Texas” extended its record run at No. 1 to 26 weeks.

## Summary

My Chemical Romance’s *The Black Parade* has reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the first time, following its 20th anniversary deluxe reissue. The album’s climb sets a new record for the longest journey to the chart’s top spot and gives the band its first Billboard 200 leader.

The charts are dated 7 November and reflect activity from 23 to 29 October, according to Luminate. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” returned to the Hot 100 at No. 20, with streams rising 49% to 9.3 million; “Choosin’ Texas” extended its Hot 100 lead to 26 weeks. Other highlights included Morgan Wallen’s country airplay record and a Latin Airplay first: one artist held the top three places with songs from the same album.

## Coverage

- [Billboard: My Chemical Romance, Michael Jackson & More: Highlights of This Week’s Billboard Charts](https://www.billboard.com/lists/my-chemical-romance-michael-jackson-chart-highlights-nov-7/)
- [Billboard: My Chemical Romance Leads ‘Parade’ of Reissues Marching Onto Billboard 200 Albums Chart](https://www.billboard.com/media/podcasts/my-chemical-romance-reissues-billboard-200-pop-shop-podcast-1236373369/)

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