Incredibly, 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the premiere of "American Idol" – and 20 years since we first got to know the original "Idol" winner, Kelly Clarkson. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, hosts Katie and Keith are looking back at Clarkson’s career – from the pop diva’s chart-topping hits and her trio of Grammy Award wins to her success as a ... Show More
Yesterday
With Sophia Stepping Back From KATSEYE, Will the Global Girl Group Remain a Quartet?
On Friday, it was announced that Sophia would be taking a step back from KATSEYE to prioritize her “mental health and wellness,” following a similar announcement from her groupmate Manon back in February. Now the six-person global girl group is down to a quartet — and it’s unclea ... Show More
43m 47s
Aug 4
BTS Grammy Decision Sparks Debate About New Asian Pop Category, But Who Wins & Who Loses?
Without even mentioning it by name, BTS sparked a major debate about the new best Asian pop music performance category at the 2027 Grammys with their bombshell decision last week not to submit music from their latest album, ARIRANG, at next year's awards show. On the new Billboar ... Show More
40m 10s
Jul 29
Lollapalooza, Daisy Chain Fields & Ocean Way: 2026 Summer Festival Season Is Just Heating Up
With Lollapalooza, Daisy Chain Fields and the new Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica, Calif. all on the horizon, Pop Shop hosts Katie and Keith are talking about each of the fests, breaking down the performers (including Charli xcx, Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean and so many more) a ... Show More
36m 17s
Sep 2023
Kelly Clarkson: The Pop Music Megastar Opens Up about American Idol, Her Latest Album “Chemistry”, and the Drive to Host her Emmy Award-winning TV Talk Show
Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in 2002, released her chart-topping single “A Moment Like This” the same year, and instantly became a music megastar. Kelly talks to Guy about the hardships of her early life, and how they helped motivate her towards success, t ... Show More
58m 22s
Jul 2023
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and television personality, brings her buoyant spirit to the pod for a wide-ranging chat about everything from winning the very first season of American Idol, to living out of her car after her apartment burned down, to the mo ... Show More
58m 6s
Jun 2025
“Since U Been Gone”— Kelly Clarkson
Rob contemplates the art of making an ironic cover song sincere as he enters the dark realm of the 2000s hit TV show, ‘American Idol’. He follows the inevitable success of Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson, who proves with her impossible-to-sing hit song, “Since U Been Gone,” that s ... Show More
1h 36m
Dec 2024
Kelly Clarkson: Stronger | 256
With the holiday season in full swing, we’re talking about one of the reigning queens of Christmas, Kelly Clarkson. (Relax, Mariah Carey fans, we said ""one of..."") The road to stardom for the OG “American Idol” hitmaker has not been easy. From surviving a broken home, to naviga ... Show More
45m 58s
Jul 2024
Katy Perry’s Second Flop Era, 2004 Pop Girlie Nostalgia, and Olympics Hype | We’re Obsessed
It’s the musical episode! Jodi and Chelsea start off by giving some personal updates and way-too-personal Gypsy Rose Blanchard updates (2:26), then immediately hole up in Hater’s Corner to talk about Katy Perry’s new single ‘Woman’s World’ and associated body horror music video ( ... Show More
1h 9m