Oct 6

Troye Sivan, Leland & Tyde Levi Talk Troye's 'Chaotic' New Album, Getting Madonna's Approval for 'Party'

After a painstaking pursuit of what he calls “perfect pop” on his euphoric 2023 album Something to Give Each Other, Troye Sivan could have easily stuck around the dancefloor for his next project. After all, Something was somewhat of a breakthrough for Sivan, 31, bringing him his ... Show More

44m 37s

Sep 29

Inside the 2026 VMAs, Where Madonna Returns to Her Stage, George Michael Gets His Flowers & GENER8TION Stuns

Madonna's relationship with the MTV Video Music Awards started on its very first telecast, back in 1984, when she writhed around on the stage in a fluffy white wedding dress while performing "Like a Virgin." On Sunday night, the Queen of Pop returned to her rightful stage to open ... Show More

38m 22s

Sep 22

Ella Langley Claims the Hot 100 Crown -- But Could Mariah Carey Take It Right Back This Holiday Season?

While Ella Langley is now the proud owner of the all-time Billboard Hot 100 record, thanks to “Choosin’ Texas” hitting 23 weeks atop the flagship songs chart this week, her biggest competition is waiting in the wings to potentially reclaim the crown later this year. On the new Bi ... Show More

27m 19s

Jun 2022

The Confessions of Megan Thee Stallion – and Kate Bush's "Stranger Things" Moment

We explore how "Stranger Things" revived Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt – and go inside the reporting of Megan Thee Stallion's new Rolling Stone cover story and preview her new album with Mankaprr Conteh Learn more about your ad ch ... Show More

44m 40s

Dec 2021

December 21st - Mariah Carey Returns to the Top of the Hot 100, Kelly Clarkson Gives Her Take of Silk Sonic's 'Leave the Door Open' & BTS Tease a New Project

Mariah Carey makes a historic return to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Kelly Clarkson delivers a soulful cover of Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open” and BTS tease a new project to the ARMY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5m 19s

Dec 2019

December 20th - New Music Friday: Gucci Mane's Fire Christmas Album, 'Cats' Soundtrack & Billie Eilish's Bieber Fever

'The Cats' soundtrack with Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson is here, Billie EIlish talks about her crush (hint: Bieber Fever) on 'Carpool Karaoke' and Gucci Mane drops an epic Christmas album. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories for Friday, December 20th. Lea ... Show More

3m 47s

Nov 2024

Pop News Grab Bag: Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, and Gracie Abrams

Nora and Nathan talk about a mix of pop music news from the week, including the end of the U.S. leg of Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet tour (1:00), the news that Beyoncé will perform at the halftime show during a Christmas Day NFL game and whether this is the start of her Gram ... Show More

1h 7m

Jun 2024

The So-Called Vinyl Wars and Other Pop Music News and Notes

Nora and Nathan cover a grab bag of pop music news, including Sabrina Carpenter's announcement that her next album, 'Short n' Sweet,' is coming in August (1:00), whether or not Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish are feuding over releasing vinyl variants (15:21), and what surprise son ... Show More

1h 2m

Oct 2024

What's Going on With Tate McRae and Lady Gaga?

Nora and Nathan cover some of the news floating around the pop music world this week, including Tate McRae's most recent single release and what she needs to do to break through in popularity (1:00), Lady Gaga's 'Harlequin' album that she released in companion with 'Joker: Folie ... Show More

1h 1m

Apr 2023

April 19 - Megan Addresses Tory Lanez, BLACKPINK Jams to Spice Girls, Ariana Grande ‘Wicked’ Casting News & More

BLACKPINK wasted no time bringing the pop straight to your dome on “Carpool Karaoke”. Loren Gray reveals her love for Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift, talks about growing up with Eminem, her My Chemical Romance tattoo, and more! Amanda Seyfried, Dove Cameron, and Reneé Rapp are just ... Show More

8m 54s

Feb 2021

Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" and the Greatest Debut Singles Ever

We discuss the song that's instantly taken over 2021, and look back at other world-shaking debuts, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47m 3s

Sep 2022

Lea Michele’s Opening Night, Camila Morrone’s Single-Girl Era, and Olivia Wilde’s Vanity Fair Profile | Tea Time

Lea Michele made her debut as Fanny Brice in ‘Funny Girl’ and got multiple standing ovations (1:00). Camila Morrone was spotted hanging out with Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner following her split from Leonardo DiCaprio (8:12). There’s even more updates to the ‘Don’t Worry Darli ... Show More

58m 15s

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

Lea Michele in 'Funny Girl,' Backstreet ...