There’s no more iconic Britney lyric than the opening of “Gimme More.” It's 2007, four years since her last album In The Zone was released, and Britney is affirmatively back with the uptempo track leading off her album Blackout: “It’s Britney, Bitch.” The song echoes the dance-pop Neptunes sound of “I’m A Slave 4 U.” It's built around a driving riff and off- ... Show More
Aug 19
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Aug 12
A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders ... Show More
43m 5s
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
Jun 2021
Welcome to Pieces of Britney with Pandora Sykes
Britney Spears: pop icon. Pandora Sykes pieces together what we know about her story, and what it tells us about sex, entertainment, and how we treat women in the public eye. In this eight-part series for BBC Radio 4, Pandora traces Britney’s incredible life: from her hardscrabbl ... Show More
3m 25s
Jun 2021
#FreeBritney What You Need to Know About Britney Spears Conservatorship + The Singer Speaks Out
What’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. In this podcast episode, I discuss the Free Britney movement. If you guys weren’t aware, Britney Spears has been controlled by her father and other people thanks to a Conservatorship. Britney Spears has no control over her own hard worked ... Show More
4m 37s
Jun 2021
June 29th – Halsey Announces New Album, Christina Aguilera Supports #FreeBritney & Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin Celebrate Pride Month
Halsey announces her fourth studio album 'If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power,' Christina Aguilera sends love and support to Britney Spears following her conservatorship testimony, and Mariah Carey and Ricky Martin have Pride Month moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
5m 40s
Nov 2023
It’s Britney’s Body, Bitch
On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Remy and Emily discuss Britney Spears’ new book “The Woman In Me.” Emotions are running high and spoiler, we are definitely mad at Justin Timberlake. The book details how her father tried to control her appearance, what she ate, how muc ... Show More
33m 50s
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