Online article reading will now become a part of the Hot 100 equation, said a recent source rumored to be closely affiliated with Billboard, our leader.
"We feel it best accurately represents our modern online news-reading culture, in addition to online streaming," the source said. "Reading about 'Can't Hold Us' or the 'Harlem Shake' is just as good as listening to it".
As Billboard hopes to adjust its formula to the modern world, the internet continues to gain dominance over the Hot 100 landscape. "We're thrilled about the new rule!", said Metacritic. "Now your faves will beg for mercy for a 75 or higher metacritic average on their hit singles. Who is gonna pay it up, pay it up?"