Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic and Rihanna and Drake’s Work are the latest hits to pass 1 billion YouTube views.

All three artists have achieved a billion views for other hits but this is the first time they have each achieved the milestone in 2018.

Mars now has five videos with a billion-plus views, equal with Colombian singer Maluma. Justin Bieber still leads the pack with six videos above a billion. 

Rihanna is now equal with Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj with four billion-views videos – the most for any female artist. 

Work is Drake’s second video to reach the billion threshold, along with Hotline Bling.

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