In 2003 Britney Spears released “Toxic,” a song that would make converts out of pop skeptics, be named one of the greatest tracks of the 21st century by multiple publications, and become a personal favorite of Switched on Pop.
Despite its success, when “Toxic” was released as the second single from Spears’s fourth album, In the Zone, even the song’s writers ... 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
Mar 2022
Britney Spears : amour, gloire et toxicité
Toxic est peut-être la chanson qui résume au mieux la relation que l’on entretient avec Britney Spears… Superstar des années 2000, Britney a rythmé notre existence avec des titres comme Oops I did it again ou encore …Baby one more time, mais également avec des scandales à répéti ... Show More
34m 35s
Oct 2023
Oct 24 - Shocking Details From Britney Spears’ Memoirs, Megan Thee Stallion Teases New Music & More
We run down all the shocking details and bombshells from Britney Spears’ highly anticipated memoir ‘The Woman in Me,’ Megan Thee Stallion teases new music in a snake themed teaser, Kelly Clarkson kicks off the newest season of ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ with a cover of Christina A ... Show More
9m 39s
Jan 2024
How High Can Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ Shimmy Up the Hot 100 After ‘Saltburn’ Bump?
Just how high can Sophie Ellis-Bextor dance up the Billboard Hot 100 with her resurgent, 'Saltburn'-powered hit “Murder on the Dancefloor,” 20 years after the song’s initial release? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the buzzy early-aughts son ... Show More
41m 17s
Aug 2020
Lianne La Havas's Bittersweet Memories
British singer/songwriter Lianne La Havas recently released her third album, a self-titled collection of songs about love, heartbreak, and independence. Pitchfork editor Puja Patel recently spoke with Lianne at home in London over video chat for Pitchfork’s Listening Club. They t ... Show More
21 m
Apr 2020
April 16th - Britney Spears Jams to Justin Timberlake's 'Filthy,' Kelly Clarkson Drops New Song and Bad Bunny Surprises a Fan
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake are giving all the nostalgic feels, Kelly Clarkson's new song and Bad Bunny makes an artist's dream come true. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top news stories in music for Thursday, April 16th. Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More
5m 25s
Feb 2021
BIG ENCHILADA 152: Murder Hornet Melodies
It’s been almost a year since we were warned about the evil murder hornets
about to invade, stinging us, murdering us and stealing our daughters. It
never happened. … just as the evil hornet masters wanted. And now that
nobody seems worried about the impending buzzing onslaught, ... Show More
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