It was a close race to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 but this week goes to Katy Perry with her latest single, "Dark Horse" which features Juice J. Coming in second this week was Oscar nominated, Pharrell with his single "Happy."

Billboard reported that this is the fourth week that Perry has taken over the top spot with "Dark Horse" and that the single made 143 million audience impressions over radio alone this week.

This single also marks Perry's seventh Radio Songs No. 1. She is currently in third place for most radio numbers one and is tied with Usher. Taking the second place is Rihanna and having the most number ones to her name is Mariah Carey.

Pharrell has experienced a strong swell of support for his single, "Happy" following the Oscar momentum. Williams will also be performing at the upcoming Academy Awards in March, The Wrap added.

Perry recently launched the teaser trailer for her "Dark Horse" music video and it has been taking over the Internet ever since. Perry takes on an Egyptian queen and looks stunning in the video.

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