The first half of 2024 has been for the “pop girlie.” It seems like every major artist who’s dominated the discourse this year has been a woman, ostensibly making music about what it means to be a woman. There’s Camila Cabello's "Chanel no.5,” Lorde and Charli XCX working out the labyrinth of emotions that come with female friendship on the “Girl, so confusi ... 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
Dec 2021
Camila Cabello
With hits like Havana, Señorita, Never Be the Same, and Don’t Go Yet, it might be surprising that as a kid Camila Cabello hated being in the spotlight. In this interview, Camila and Eric talk about overcoming her shyness, how she’s built her career since The X Factor, and finding ... Show More
21m 37s
Aug 2021
August 31st - Lil Nas X and Lizzo Troll on Social Media, Kacey Musgraves Announces Tour & Camila Cabello Opens Up About Falling For Shawn Mendes
Lil Nas X trolls Drake on social media while Lizzo gets Madonna fans fired up over a Janet Jackson tweet. Plus, Kacey Musgraves announces her 2022 headlining tour and Camila Cabello talks about falling in love with Shawn Mendes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f ... Show More
4m 49s
May 2021
May 21st – Lady Gaga Opens Up About Being Sexually Abused, Doja Cat and SZA Performing at BBMAs & Olivia Rodrigo's Top Songs From 'Sour'
Lady Gaga details being sexually abused by a music producer when she was 19, Doja Cat and SZA to perform “Kiss Me More” at Billboard Music Awards and we rank the top 5 songs from Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album 'Sour.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m 58s
Dec 2019
December 3rd - New Details on Halsey's Album 'Manic', Camila Cabello's LA Pop-Up & Drake Takes Over Spotify
Halsey reveals that BTS' Suga is on her new album 'Manic,' Camila Cabello brings 'Romance' pop-up shop to Los Angeles and Drake is the most-streamed artist of the decade! This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories for Tuesday, December 3rd. Learn more about your ad ... Show More
3m 58s