In the first three years of Britney Spears’ pop music career, she released annual, consecutive albums. In 1999 we got Baby One More Time – its lead single was #5 on the Billboard year-end Hot 100 chart. In 2000, Oops… I Did It Again generated multiple hits. It’s eponymous single reached the #1 spot on Top 40 radio but only ascended to #55 on the year-end cha ... Show More
Jun 27
How Americana helped mainstream country find its soul
As we've been examining over the course of Country Week, country music has found a larger audience, in part by widening its sonic palette. For the final episode of this series, we take a look at a genre on the outskirts of country – Americana music – and how it's being used to co ... Show More
35m 22s
Nov 2020
Toxic Tango: Britney Spears vs. Christina Aguilera
For ‘80s babies, Britney and Christina represent the ultimate fan face-off. Originally friends and co-stars on The Mickey Mouse Club reboot in the early ‘90s, by the decade’s end they were pitted against one another in the press and in the charts. On the surface, the comparisons ... Show More
54m 12s
Nov 2021
Britney Spears Is Free of Her Conservatorship, But What's Next?
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie and Keith discuss news of how Britney Spears' nearly 14-year conservatorship was terminated by a judge -- and what happens next for the superstar. Plus, the team dives into the release of Taylor Swift's re-recorded "Red" album. In a ... Show More
50m 52s
Apr 2016
Jackie Evancho Talks Going Pop; Plus Desiigner's No. 1 & Beyonce's 'Lemonade'
On our latest show, we welcome Jackie Evancho, the 16-year-old classical music prodigy who is dipping her toes in the top 40 waters with her debut pop single "Apocalypse." We talked about why she wanted to venture into pop music, which current pop star is her inspiration and what ... Show More
31m 34s
Apr 2021
April 27th – Billie Eilish Announces New Album & Blackpink's Rosé Talks Finding Her Voice as a Solo Artist in Billboard Interview
A new era of Billie Eilish is on the way. The singer announced her forthcoming sophomore album 'Happier Than Ever', while Blackpink's Rosé sits down with Billboard to discuss her solo work, support from her bandmates and having a fan in Britney Spears. Learn more about your ad ch ... Show More
4m 13s
Apr 2023
April 12 - Ariana & Britney Call Out Trolls, Beyoncé Breaks Her Own Record, Rihanna's New Pad, Get to Know Taylor Swift's 'Era's Tour' Opener Gracie Abrams & More
Ariana Grande took to TikTok to call out fans who have been commenting on her body and Britney Spears calls out a trainer who told her she needs to get her ‘Younger Body Back’. Rihanna bumps Katy Perry and becomes the most-followed woman on Twitter. Beyoncé breaks her own record ... Show More
8m 39s
May 2022
May 6th - Bad Bunny, Jack Harlow, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga & Doja Cat All Release New Music, BTS Reveal Lead Single 'Yet To Come' & Cover Art For Upcoming Anthology Album 'Proof' & Britney Spears Hides Her Baby Bump With Her Birthday Suit
Bad Bunny releases his new summer album 'Un Verano Sin Ti' which features collaborations with Rauw Alejandro, Jhay Cortez, and more! Jack Harlow releases his highly anticipated debut album 'Come Home The Kids Miss You' featuring collaborations with Drake, Justin Timberlake, Pharr ... Show More
4m 56s
Aug 2020
August 19th - Ariana Grande Begs Rihanna to Drop Her New Album, Mariah Carey Set to Drop Deep Cuts Album & Britney Spears Wants Freedom
Ariana Grande wants Rihanna to drop her album (just as badly as her fans), Britney Spears is asking the court to remove her father as sole conservator and Mariah Carey announces a new album of deep cuts. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, A ... Show More
5m 4s