It seemingly a terrible time to launch an over-the-top sentimental duet. This style of production peaked in the 80s and has had few chart topping success since. But as a sort of counter programming, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' duet "Die With A Smile" is an unexpected smash. This oddity from two beloved legacy artists may be more than a stand alone hit hit to p ... 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
Mar 2025
"We're Gonna Dance" (w/ Lady Gaga)
So... LADY GAGA is on Las Culturistas. Somehow, we've reached the moment where the timeless artist herself sits down with Matt and Bowen to sort through the MAYHEM. The three chat about Gaga's incredible seventh album, rain as production value, choosing "Shallow" to perform at SN ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 2025
Inside the 2025 Oscars: Our View From the Crowd for 007 Music Tribute, 'Wicked' Show Opener & More
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie tells Keith all about her night inside the Dolby Theatre for the 97th Academy Awards, where the Wicked duo of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened the show; LISA, Doja Cat and RAYE teamed up for a three-part tribute to the music of J ... Show More
50m 48s
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 9m
Nov 2024
Friendly Rivalry ("A Katy or A Gaga" S5 EP 4)
An impossible choice! It's Katy Perry vs Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert's big Glee debut! The outfits, the songs, Tina's full meltdown! Kevin and Jenna have a lot to get to in this recap, including the duo disagreeing on 'Wide Awake,' the debut of Adam Lambert, the song Kevin feels ... Show More
38m 15s
Mar 2025
Episode 103: Fair Day: Live (live from the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day)
My set from the iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day, on 16th February 2025. With almost 2 hours of new and classic hands-in-the-air anthems from Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Kylie Minogue, Beyonce, Chappell Roan, Madonna, ABBA, and SO many more, this (slightly trimmed d ... Show More
1h 47m