Pop Shop Podcast
Billboard's Keith Caulfield and Katie Atkinson offer weekly Billboard chart breakdowns, discuss the hottest music news and cover the year's biggest musical events. Casual pop fans, chart junkies and everyone in between are invited to this weekly half-hour discussion.
Episodes
Taylor Swift Surprises 'Toy Story 5' Premiere With Rare Performance & We Were Inside to Tell the Full Story
At the "Toy Story 5" world premiere in Hollywood, Taylor Swift treated the audience to a surprise two-song performance and we were among the lucky few inside the Dolby Theatre. On the latest Pop Shop, Katie shares what it was like to be in the room where it happened, plus a spoiler-free take on the film itself, and what it was like being at such a huge event. Plus, we've got chart news on Ariana G
Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' Song Will Bring Pop Superstar Back to Country & To Movie Music
Taylor Swift confirmed Monday (June 1) that she will release the new song "I Knew It, I Knew You" from Toy Story 5 this Friday -- and the news also marks Swift's return to country. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing everything we know about the song so far, and how it also brings Swift back to movie music after her four best original song Golden Globes nominations
Can Drake's New Chart Records Ever Be Beat & Who Else Could Put Up These Numbers?
Drake flooded the zone when he released three new albums -- ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR -- all on May 15, and now he's reaping the chart rewards, debuting in the top three slots on the Billboard 200 albums chart and landing 42 new songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the first artist to surpass 400 entries on the tally.
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are disc
How Can BTS, Madonna & Shakira All Squeeze Into an 11-Minute World Cup Halftime Show?
Madonna only had "4 Minutes" to save the world, and now the Queen of Pop, Shakira and BTS only have 11 minutes to stage the first-ever World Cup halftime show.
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how the three superstar acts might share their time during the 2026 World Cup final game on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. One theo
Linda Perry Talks 'Let It Die Here' Documentary & Album, Plus 4 Non Blondes' 'What's Up?' Viral Moment: 'You Can't Buy That Kind of Marketing'
Between her time as the frontwoman for 4 Non Blondes, her legendary songwriting catalog (for Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys and more), her own solo career, and her outspoken activism, Linda Perry has already lived countless lives in the public eye. But the new documentary Linda Perry: Let It Die Here peels back brand-new layers to the musical firebrand, from being a mom to 9-y
Josh Groban Talks Channeling Movie Magic for 'Cinematic,' His 'Emotionally Personal' New Album That Features the 'Epic' Jennifer Hudson & His Own Dad
Josh Groban joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about his new album "Cinematic," where the chart-topper pays tribute to music from the silver screen, including "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "Moon River" and "As Time Goes By." Plus, hosts Katie and Keith discuss chart news from Noah Kahan and Ella Langley.
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Inside Madonna's 'Club Confessions' Dance Party: Setting the Scene of West Hollywood's Hottest Ticket
The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast takes you inside Madonna's invite-only star-studded Club Confessions event at The Abbey in West Hollywood, Calif. The Queen of Pop previewed unheard tracks from Confessions II, the July 3 sequel to her 2005 classic dance album Confessions on a Dance Floor. Stuart Price — the producer behind both Confessions projects — was the night's final DJ, and Madonna joined him
From 'Confessions II' Reveal to Sabrina Carpenter Coachella Cameo, Madonna Is Back On the Dance Floor
It's been less than a week since Madonna announced Confessions II, the sequel to her 2005 electro-pop dance classic Confessions On a Dance Floor. But so much has happened in the days since.
After she announced the album's July 3 release date, Madonna released "I Feel So Free" -- the first song from the project -- on Friday and then joined Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella weekend 2 to tease their po
Justin Bieber Coachella Debate Rages Over One Question: Was His Set Perfectly Minimal or Not Enough?
Justin Bieber‘s Saturday night headlining set at Coachella might be getting mixed reviews across social media at the moment, but one thing is for sure: People are definitely talking about it.
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith talk about the active discourse around JB's Saturday night performance, especially in comparison to other headliners.
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Lady Gaga & Doechii Hit the 'Runway,' Sabrina Carpenter Gives a 'House Tour' & Olivia Rodrigo Enters Her 'Sad' Girl Era: This Week in Pop
Some of the biggest women in pop music are making some big moves this week.
On Monday alone, we got a new music video for Sabrina Carpenter's "House Tour," the latest single from Man's Best Friend, co-starring Margaret Qualley (who also co-directed) and Madelyn Cline. Then, the final trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrived alongside a nearly two-minute preview of the original track "Runway" f
Taylor Swift's Epic L.A. Weekend, From iHeartRadio Music Awards to Paul McCartney's Star-Studded Concert
Taylor Swift was at two of the biggest events in Los Angeles last week: the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday and the second of two Paul McCartney underplay concerts at the Fonda Theater on Saturday. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how Swift dominated Thursday's iHearts -- taking home seven prizes and extending her record as the winningest artist in t
Celine Dion's Rumored Paris Concerts Have Us Debating the Pros & Cons of Non-Vegas Residencies
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about Celine Dion's rumored residency coming to Paris this fall, after French-Canadian publication La Presse reported that Dion is locked in to perform two concerts a week in September and October at La Défense Arena. Also, as we previously reported, Harry Styles' Together, Together tour includes 30 dates at New York's Madison Squar
When 'KPop Demon Hunters' Speech Was Cut Short, Oscars Missed a 'Golden' Opportunity
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing the moment when the songwriting team behind "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters had their speech abruptly played off at Sunday's 2026 Oscars. With the win making history as the first K-pop song to take home an Oscar, the moment deserved better.
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What Do Bruno Mars' & Harry Styles' New Albums Tell Us About Where Each Pop Star Is in His Career?
Bruno Mars released his debut album in 2010, while Harry Styles and his One Direction bandmates dropped theirs in 2011. In the decade and a half since, these two have skyrocketed to superstardom in their own ways -- and then in the past two weeks, they each blessed pop fans with a brand-new project.
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at Mars' The Romanti
P!nk, Mariah Carey & Shakira Could Make for One of the Poppiest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Classes Yet
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has become more and more open-minded over the years, inducting superstars from the worlds of pop (Madonna), hip-hop (Jay-Z) and beyond, and helping to evolve how "rock & roll" is even defined. So it's no surprise that we have some of the poppiest nominees yet this year, all angling to be inducted this fall, including P!nk, Mariah Carey, Shakira and New Edition. On the
Mumford & Sons on Getting Back Into the Ring With 'Prizefighter,' Album's 'Fairy Godmother' Gracie Abrams & Why A.I. Can't Make Their Music
When it comes to Mumford & Sons’ new Prizefighter album, “I think this is the best music we’ve ever made,” Marcus Mumford declares to the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast. “I love it more than anything we’ve ever done.” Prizefighter is the band’s sixth full-length studio effort and comes less than a year after its last set, March 2025’s Rushmere. That’s a fast turnaround for a group that historically ha
The 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Discussion Has Already Kicked Off: Could BTS, Taylor Swift or Post Malone Be Up Next?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at the Billboard.com reader poll that went live last week asking who should headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show, Right now, BTS is leading by a landslide, with more than 85% of the vote. It would make sense for the newly reunited Korean superstars to cap their sure-to-be-active comeback year with potentially a
Bad Bunny Gets a Little Help From His Friends Lady Gaga & Ricky Martin at Inclusive Super Bowl Halftime Show
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about all the choices Bad Bunny made for his halftime spectacle, from the cinematography to the social messaging to the famous faces that joined him on the Levi's Stadium field, including special guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
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2026 Grammys Share the Love Among Pop Winners Lola Young, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish & More
There was a lot of pop love to go around at Sunday's 2026 Grammy Awards, where four different artists won in the Big Four categories and the pop categories shared the wealth. Katie and Keith discuss the winners and chat about the performances on the show. Plus, there's chart news on Megadeth scoring its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 ever, while Harry Styles' "Aperture" debuts at No. 1 on
It's Their Moment: Lady Gaga, 'Golden,' Sabrina Carpenter & More 2026 Grammy Pop Predictions
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at five pop categories at Sunday night's Grammy Awards: best pop solo performance, best pop duo/group performance, best pop vocal album, best dance pop recording, and best traditional pop album. Who do we think will take home pop gold?
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From 'Harry's House' to Harry's 'Disco': Harry Styles Is Back With a New Song & Album to Answer Our Pop Prayers
Harry Styles is read to "Kiss All the Time (and "Disco, Occasionally") with the release of his fourth studio album, announced last week -- and we're hoping he's also ready to answer all our pop prayers. Katie and Keith are talking about the March 6 album and its lead single "Aperture," arriving Thursday. Might Styles pop up on the Grammys on Feb. 1 to perform? Can we expect out-of-the-gate success
What Do Golden Globe Music Wins for 'KPop Demon Hunters' & 'Sinners' Tell Us About the Oscar Race?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are looking ahead to this month's Oscar nominations after a "Golden" night for the KPop crew.
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RIP MTV? Not So Fast: Sorting Through the Online Memorial to Something That Died Decades Ago
If you've been online this past week, you've likely seen countless headlines and social posts paying tribute to the "end of MTV." But what exactly is ending? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're sorting through all the memorials to discuss the real story, which is that MTV shuttered the last remaining music-only channels throughout the world -- but the move doesn't impact the version of MT
What Holiday Films Have the Best Christmas Music Moments?
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast — and near the eve of Christmas — hosts Katie and Keith are talking through a selection of unforgettable movies, and moments, featuring holiday music – including White Christmas (1954), Home Alone (1990), Elf (2003), Love Actually (2003) and Mean Girls (2004). Plus, as it’s the final episode of the pod for 2025, the team also jingles their way through a cha
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? Diana Ross, Mariah Carey & Lainey Wilson Lead Bedazzled NYE TV Lineups
Katie and Keith talk through two of the major New Year's Eve TV events broadcasting before the clock strikes 2026: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest, headlined by Diana Ross in New York's Times Square, and New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, which will be headlined by Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean and Bailey Zimmerman. Plus, there's chart news on how Mariah Carey's "All I
A Very Diva Christmas! Diving Into New Holiday Songs From Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kylie Minogue & More
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie and Keith are chatting about six brand-new Christmas songs from Christina Aguilera, Cher, Jonas Brothers featuring Kenny G, Kylie Minogue, Penatonix and Frank Sinatra and Gwen Stefani. Also on the show, we've got chart news on Taylor Swift, Wham!, Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Michael Bublé and the "A Charlie Brown Christmas" soundtrack, plus, a festive ch
Pentatonix Talk 'Christmas in the City' Album & Gift of a New Frank Sinatra Vocal: 'They Blessed Us With His Voice'
Pentatonix's Kirstin Maldonado and Matt Sallee pop by the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about the group's new album "Christmas In the City," their current holiday tour, and all things merry and bright. Plus, we've got chart news on Stray Kids, Aerosmith and the "Wicked: For Good" soundtrack.
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Kevin Jonas Talks ‘Bucket-List’ Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie & (Finally!) Making His Solo Debut With ‘Changing’: ‘I Feel Like I’ve Lived This Song’
Kevin Jonas, the eldest Jonas Brother, just put out his solo debut single “Changing” last week, and we talked to him all about why now was the right time for his own music, how he found the perfect song, and whether there will be more solo Kevin music on the horizon. Plus, in addition to their ongoing Greetings From Your Hometown Tour, the brothers also reunited for A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, w
Justice for Thanksgiving! Before We Ski Into December, We Have Your 2025 Turkey Day Entertainment & Playlist
Mariah Carey might say "It's time" for Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving? We're chatting all about this year's slate of major music entertainment that will happen on Thanksgiving Day on television, along with a smattering of Katie's favorite Thanksgiving songs. Plus, we've got chart news on Rosalía, Olivia Dean, sombr and more!
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Why Is 'Golden' From 'KPop Demon Hunters' Up for Song of the Year But Not Record? Chatting Through 2026 Grammy Nominations
On this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting through the 2026 Grammy nominations, starting with the Big Four categories (album, record and song of the year, plus best new artist), and continuing with our pop-focused musings down the list. Question No. 1: Why is "Golden" -- the breakout hit from Netflix's musical juggernaut KPop Demon Hunters -- nominated in the song of the
It's Almost Time for 2026 Grammy Nominations & It's Definitely Time for Christmas, According to Mariah Carey
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Brandi Carlile, Doechii, Nicole Scherzinger and more are set to unveil the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards during a livestream on the Recording Academy's YouTube page that begins at 11 a.m. ET on Friday morning. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the nominations livestream, Mariah Carey's annual announcement of when it's
Ariana Grande Kicks Off 'Wicked: For Good' Press Tour by Name-Checking Her A-List Mentors: Mariah, Madonna & Beyoncé
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about Ariana Grande kicking off the 'Wicked: For Good' press tour by sitting down with Evan Ross Katz on his 'Shut Up Evan' podcast. In the 45-minute-plus conversation, Katz asks what Grande's relationship is with mentorship -- and that's when she shouts out the triumvirate of pop superstars. There's Madonna, who was "immediately ve
Inside Charlie Puth's Final Blue Note L.A. Show: Why He's Making All the Right 'Changes' in This New Era
Ahead of his new album Whatever's Clever!, Charlie Puth has been testing out some of his new material during a 16-show residency across Blue Note New York (Sept. 25-28) and Blue Night Los Angeles (Oct. 16-19), bringing jazzy reimaginings of some of his biggest hits to the legendary jazz club stage. Billboard was inside the final Los Angeles concert over the weekend, and on the new Pop Shop Podcas
How Dua Lipa, Chappell Roan & Sabrina Carpenter Are Maximizing Their Tours With Smart Pop Tactics
In a crowded pop landscape, three of today’s top pop stars -- Dua Lipa, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter -- are all in the thick of buzzy tours, and they’re each finding their own way to break through the noise.
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The Life of a Chat Show 'Showgirl': Why Is Taylor Swift Making the Interview Rounds for the First Time in 5-Plus Years?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Taylor Swift's uncharacteristically robust press tour for album release week.
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How Bad Bunny Went From Guest Star to Main Attraction at Super Bowl Halftime Show
On Sunday night, Bad Bunny was announced as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, and on the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the global superstar's status as one of the most popular musicians in the world and why he makes sense for TV's biggest stage. Oh, and we also address all those (completely false) rumors that Taylor Swift would be headlining the
How Taylor Swift Is Bringing Eras Tour Vibes Back to Movie Theaters With 'Release Party of a Showgirl'
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Taylor Swift's unprecedented move of bringing the 89-minute project 'The Release Party of a Showgirl' -- which includes the premiere of the music video for the album's opening song, “The Fate of Ophelia,” as well as lyric videos for the other tracks -- to movie theaters instead of just uploading them to YouTube. But with Swifti
JADE on Her 'Experimental' Debut Album, Why She'll Always Be a 'Pop Girly' & What She's Learned From Madonna's 'Hugely Inspiring' Career
It’s no mistake that JADE’s debut solo album THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! is a thoroughly poptacular affair. “I live and breathe pop, I always have done,” she tells the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen to her full interview, below). “I just am obsessed with it.”
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How Is Oasis Seemingly Bigger Than Ever in the U.S., Three Decades After Their '90s Prime?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about their field trip for Oasis' night 1 concert at the Rose Bowl and all the elements that built to this moment and made it possible for the band to crack into their biggest American audiences yet. And of course, Oasis superfan Katie had to return for night 2, where she tells Keith about wading into the beer-splashing GA floor sect
How Jonas Brothers Tour Is Making Every Concert an Event With Fifth Harmony Reunion, 'Camp Rock' Nostalgia & More Big Moments
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about all the ways artists are carving out special moments for fans at their shows -- like Taylor Swift's acoustic set on Eras Tour or Kelly Clarkson's nightly Kellyoke cover in Las Vegas -- and why it's a win-win for everyone involved. The latest example: Jonas Brothers are maximizing the news cycle around their 20th-anniversary Gre
Backstreet Boys Unlock New Pop Possibilities at Sphere: Inside 'Into the Millennium' Vegas Residency as First Wave Wraps
Onstage at their Into the Millennium residency -- which began last month and wrapped its first wave on Sunday night (before kicking off 14 additional dates starting in December) -- Backstreet Boys promised to put the crowd into a "time machine" back to the late-'90s heyday of boy bands and bubblegum pop. Katie was in the orb for the 21st show on Sunday night, and on the new Billboard Pop Shop Podc
We're Following Taylor Swift's Sourdough Breadcrumbs All the Way to Super Bowl Halftime
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are laying out all the fan evidence pointing to Taylor Swift headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
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Taylor Swift Takes Album Promo to ‘New Heights’ With ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ for Her Podcast Debut
For the rollout of her 12th studio album, Taylor Swift is going somewhere she’s never gone before: a podcast.
Swift is the guest on Wednesday night’s episode of New Heights, the podcast co-hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his retired-NFL-star brother Jason, where she will unveil news about her upcoming next album, The Life of a Showgirl. The appearance will mark Swift’s first dedicate
Why We Need a Live Cast Recording of Cynthia Erivo & Adam Lambert in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at Hollywood Bowl
A dream cast put on a live production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl over this past weekend, when Cynthia Erivo as Jesus went toe-to-toe with Adam Lambert as Judas -- not to mention Hamilton's Philippa Soo as Mary Magdalene, John Stamos and Josh Gad sharing the role of King Herod, Raúl Esparza as Pontius Pilate and more legends of stage and screen.
Unfortunately for anyone who wa
What Could Destiny's Child Reunion at Final Cowboy Carter Tour Stop Tell Us About Beyoncé's 'Act III'?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about the surprise reunion and what it might mean for Act III -- the expected third act to complete the trilogy that started with 2021's Renaissance and continued with 2024's Cowboy Carter.
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'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Cancellation Marks a New Late-Night Landscape for Musicians
With last week's announcement that The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has been canceled and will wrap up in May 2026, the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is looking back at some of the biggest musicians who've graced the New York stage and some of the biggest music moments across 30-plus years on the air. Plus, with 10 months left of The Late Show, there's a lot of time left for Colbert (and some of hi
Justin Bieber's 'SWAG' Answers All Your Recent Questions About the Pop Star (And It's a Great Listen Too)
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about why Justin Bieber's surprise "SWAG" album release made sense, what kind of sound he was going for on the project, and where it could end up on next week's Billboard 200 albums chart. Also on the show, Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem holds tight to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for an eighth straight week -- so how unusual is
Why Oasis Reunion Setlist Has Us Even More Excited for Live '25 Tour
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the promising reports coming out of the first two shows of the Oasis reunion tour -- and the most exciting news has to be the 23-song setlist.
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Olivia Rodrigo Plants Her Flag in the U.K. With Double Duty at Glastonbury & BST Hyde Park
Glastonbury Festival wrapped up Sunday night with a headlining set from American pop star Olivia Rodrigo, which included a cameo from The Cure frontman Robert Smith to duet on his band's hits "Just Like Heaven" and "Friday I'm in Love." But that wasn't it for Olivia: She also headlined the BST Hyde Park concert series on Friday night and surprised her crowd with Ed Sheeran for a duet on his breakt
Could Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour Guests Lead to First 'Telephone' Performance With Lady Gaga?
After Miley Cyrus & Jay-Z popped up in Paris, the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is wondering if Beyoncé & Lady Gaga will link up when they're both in Las Vegas next month.
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Controversy Is Sabrina Carpenter's 'Best Friend' With Scandalized Reaction to New Album Cover
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the loud reaction to the album art -- including the women of The View debating its feminist merits -- and why the buzz plays directly into Carpenter's hands. (Did you know Sabrina had a new album coming out on Aug. 29? Now you do!)
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Seth MacFarlane on Channeling Frank Sinatra for 'Lush Life' & Who Will Be His 'First Call' If He Uncovers a Lost Sinatra Duet
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we chat with Seth MacFarlane, the man behind Family Guy and Ted, about the backstory of his ninth studio album, Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements.
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Taylor Swift No Longer Needs to Re-Record Debut Album & 'Reputation,' But Have Fans Come to Expect 'Taylor's Version'?
After Taylor Swift surprised the world late last week with the news that she now owns the masters of her first six albums, once the dust settled, fans wondered: Will the final two planned re-recordings of her self-titled 2008 debut album and of 2017's "Reputation" ever see the light of day? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about Swift being reunited with her fir
Janet Jackson & Jennifer Lopez Aren't Leaving Las Vegas Anytime Soon After 2025 AMAs
Katie & Keith are talking all about Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez at the 2025 AMAs -- Jackson for a performance and to receive the ICON Award and Lopez to host and perform -- and what it's like to see them perform live in Las Vegas for their own shows.
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Rihanna Returns to Her Old ‘Friend’ Music, But Is ‘Smurfs’ Song the Musical Return Fans Wanted?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about whether "Friend of Mine" is the musical return Rihanna’s fans were hoping for, or how the song could be maximized with a new remix version or once we see it in the full context of the Smurfs movie, in which Rih voices Smurfette.
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Why Does Morgan Wallen Dominate the Charts But Get Shut Out at Awards Shows?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith -- with a research assist from Billboard awards editor Paul Grein -- are talking about why Morgan Wallen's awards shelf doesn't seem to match his popularity.
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Lady Gaga’s Record-Breaking Rio Show Has Us Wondering: Could the U.S. Ever Host a Concert That Big?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Lady Gaga's positively massive, record-breaking show (where she reportedly played to more than 2 million fans) and whether it could ever be replicated here in the U.S. — like, are Los Angeles beaches even big enough for such a thing? And where would people park?!? Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how Ghost scores its f
Inside Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour Night 1: She's Every Woman
Katie & Keith were both inside for night 1 of Beyoncé's 32-date tour, which kicked off Monday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and on the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast we're discussing Bey's message with the new tour.
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Beyoncé? Ariana Grande? Zendaya? 'Bodyguard' News Has Us Dream-Casting the Remake
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith have some suggestions for casting the Whitney Houston & Kevin Costner roles in the upcoming remake of 1992's The Bodyguard.
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Post Malone Brings Country to Coachella -- And Plans to Stay in the Saddle for His Next Album
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are joined by Billboard deputy editor Lyndsey Havens to discuss Post's Sunday headlining set at Coachella as well as Havens' interview with the superstar in the desert about what's next.
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Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' Album Is Bigger & 'Brighter' With Six New Tracks
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting all about the return of Ari the Pop Star after an active awards season for Ari the Movie Star, discussing why it made sense for the six new tracks on Brighter Days Ahead to live in the Eternal Sunshine world rather than as a new project.
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Miley Cyrus Is Setting the Stage for Something Big With First Two Tastes of 'Something Beautiful' Album
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting all about the first two tastes of Miley Cyrus' 'Something Beautiful' album and what we can expect ahead of its arrival in two months.
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Ahead of Billboard Women in Music, Let's Take a Closer Look at the Top 10 Women Artists of the 21st Century
Before we celebrate our Billboard Women in Music honorees this Saturday night -- including 2025 Woman of the Year Doechii -- the Billboard charts team put together the Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century chart (encompassing women soloists, all-women groups and groups with prominent women’s vocals).
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It's Giving Country: Chappell Roan Goes Full '90s Twang on 'The Giver'
On the new Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), Katie & Keith are chatting about Chappell Roan's cheeky new track "The Giver" and how quickly the rookie pop star made this pop-country pivot, following in the recent bootsteps of Beyoncé, Post Malone and Sabrina Carpenter.
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How Lady Gaga Managed to Conjure the Past & Look to the Future on ‘Mayhem’
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are marveling at the high-wire act Lady Gaga pulled off with her seventh studio album 'Mayhem.'
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Inside the 2025 Oscars: Our View From the Crowd for 007 Music Tribute, 'Wicked' Show Opener & More
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie tells Keith all about her night inside the Dolby Theatre for the 97th Academy Awards, where the Wicked duo of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened the show; LISA, Doja Cat and RAYE teamed up for a three-part tribute to the music of James Bond; and Queen Latifah paid joyful tribute to Quincy Jones. And that was just the performances -- there was also M
Is Rihanna Really Closer Than Ever to Releasing New Music?
In a new interview, Rihanna spoke at length about her elusive R9 album, and the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is breaking it down.
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Sabrina Carpenter's Very Sweet Week, From 'SNL50' to a Dolly Parton Duet
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about Sabrina Carpenter's big week -- from her Vogue cover to her Short n' Sweet deluxe edition with a Dolly Parton duet to her two big looks on the Saturday Night LIve 50th-anniversary special -- and we're recapping all the music moments on the SNL50 special.
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Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show Was the Pop Peak of Rapper’s Most Mainstream Year Yet
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, including guest appearances from SZA and Serena Williams, and chatting about some other moments at the Big Game, including the stadium crowd seemingly booing Taylor Swift on the big screen.
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Beyoncé Tour Reveal, New Lady Gaga Song & Kendrick Lamar at an All-Time High After 2025 Grammys
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are breaking down some of the biggest news to come out of Sunday's Grammy awards, including Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour announcement, Lady Gaga's new song and music video, and Kendrick Lamar's big night leading into this weekend's Super Bowl halftime.
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Could Chappell Roan Sweep the Big 4? Or Is It Beyoncé's Time for Album of the Year? What to Expect at 2025 Grammys
As we near the 2025 Grammy Awards this Sunday, predicting what will happen in the Big Four categories -- album, record and song of the year, along with best new artist -- feels more challenging than ever. Could Chappell Roan sweep the Big Four? Or could it be Beyoncé's time to notch her first win for album of the year? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting through Billb
After Kenny Chesney Sphere News, When Will a Pop Star Play the Las Vegas Venue?
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are throwing out some pop names -- Lady Gaga! Madonna! Harry Styles! -- who could fit the groundbreaking arena.
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How Grammys & Other Awards Shows Are Pivoting Amid Devastating LA Fires
As wildfires continue to threaten Los Angeles and surrounding areas, organizers behind awards shows and related events are figuring out how to pivot to best support the community. Should they move forward and become fundraisers for relief efforts? Or is it best to cancel or postpone to a later date?
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As Beyoncé Bowl Kicks Off 'Cowboy Carter' Live Era, Is a Tour Announcement Next?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing what Beyonce might reveal on Jan. 14, a date she teased on social media after her "Beyoncé Bowl" performance at the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game last month. The leading theory is that she could reveal dates for a Cowboy Carter Tour to follow 2023's megawatt Renaissance Tour, but what if a new album is on the way instea
Wham!'s Andrew Ridgeley Calls Countless 'Last Christmas' Covers 'Testament to the Brilliance of the Song'
Wham!'s Andrew Ridgeley joins the Pop Shop to chat about the duo's evergreen hit "Last Christmas" and how it's been covered by so many artists (including Taylor Swift, among many others), the new documentary "Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped," how the act's music has grown in popularity over the year, and if the public will ever hear the late George Michael's original demo recording of "Last Christ
Jennifer Hudson Talks 'The Gift of Love' Holiday Album & 'Jennifer-izing' Christmas Classics to Make Them Her Own
On the Christmas episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson talks to Katie & Keith about why now was the time for her first holiday album.
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Jimmy Fallon x Jonas Brothers, Pentatonix, Cher x Kelly Clarkson & More Gift Us With Hot New Holiday Hits
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are taking their annual sleigh ride through a half-dozen Christmas songs impacting the Billboard charts this year. For 2024, we’re taking a look at Jimmy Fallon and Jonas Brothers’ “Holiday”; Cher’s “DJ Play a Christmas Song” remix with Kelly Clarkson; Pentatonix’s “Meet Me Next Christmas”; Dan + Shay’s “Pick Out a Christmas Tree”; Michael Bu
From 'Wicked' to 'Moana 2,' Musicals Are Taking Over the Box Office
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how the two movies have dominated at the box office -- with the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo-starring Wicked already becoming the highest-grossing Broadway musical film adaptation domestically in its week-plus in theaters -- and how it compares to other recent musical-theater films.
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2025 Coachella Lineup Stacked With Stars, Including Headliner-Worthy Names Like Missy Elliott & Charli XCX
When the 2025 Coachella lineup was unveiled last week, we learned that Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Green Day and Travis Scott would headline the Indio, California, festival, and if you look below those big-font names, you'll find there are quite a few A-listers scattered throughout the poster. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are breaking it all down and taking a closer look at the
Inside Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet LA Tour Stop & Olivia Rodrigo's Superstar Q&A
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome Billboard deputy editor Lyndsey Havens so she and Katie can tell Keith all about their night out at the Forum, where Sabrina Carpenter's pop-star vision finally became a reality with a huge stage production and an even bigger fanbase. Plus, Lyndsey sat down last week with Billboard cover star Olivia Rodrigo for a Superstar Q&A at the Billboard Live
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