This week, Billboard senior editor Frank DiGiacomo comes on to discuss an album that he's loved for 40 years: Billy Joel's The Stranger. Released in 1977, The Stranger would go on to become the best-selling album in Columbia Records history. On the podcast, DiGiacomo shares his memories of being a young Billy Joel fan in Youngstown, Ohio at the time of the a ... Show More
Jan 6
RIP MTV? Not So Fast: Sorting Through the Online Memorial to Something That Died Decades Ago
If you've been online this past week, you've likely seen countless headlines and social posts paying tribute to the "end of MTV." But what exactly is ending? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're sorting through all the memorials to discuss the real story, which is that MT ... Show More
35m 28s
Dec 23
What Holiday Films Have the Best Christmas Music Moments?
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast — and near the eve of Christmas — hosts Katie and Keith are talking through a selection of unforgettable movies, and moments, featuring holiday music – including White Christmas (1954), Home Alone (1990), Elf (2003), Love Actually (2003) a ... Show More
25m 52s
Jan 2022
32 Albums in, Elvis Costello is Just Getting Started
Elvis Costello burst onto the music scene in 1977 with the album My Aim Is True. Songs like “Alison” established him as a powerful new voice in rock. His next album, This Year’s Model, introduced hits like “Pump it Up,” which has resounded through stadiums and arenas across the c ... Show More
34m 12s
Aug 2019
August 8th, 2019 - Taylor Swift Reveals New Album Details, Jonas Brothers' Tour Opener & The Beatles' 'Abbey Road'
Taylor Swift reveals new album details, Jonas Brothers kick off their tour with a bang and The Beatles celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Abbey Road' in a special way. This is Billboard News Now, rounding up the top stories for August 8th. For information regarding your data priv ... Show More
4m 15s
Oct 2019
October 4th - Taylor Swift's Breakdown, Cardi B's Album Title & Billie Eilish's Ticket Drama
Taylor Swift has a breakdown on 'The Tonight Show,' Cardi B hints at a new album title and Billie Eilish fans melt down after concert ticket drama. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories from Friday, October 4th. For information regarding your data privacy, visi ... Show More
4m 26s
Feb 2024
‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Album Announcement
Nora and Nathan convene for an emergency pod after Taylor Swift announced her new album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. They talk about how the announcement went over with her fan base versus in the room at the awards show (1:00), speculate on wh ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 2019
August 30th - Lindsay Lohan Drops New Song 'Xanax', Lana Del Rey's New Album & Justin Bieber Performs Gospel Song
Lindsay Lohan is making her big musical comeback, Lana Del Rey’s 'Norman Fucking Rockwell' album is here and Justin Bieber’s is taking us to church. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories for the week ending Friday, August 30th. For information regarding your da ... Show More
4m 22s
Apr 2021
April 27th – Billie Eilish Announces New Album & Blackpink's Rosé Talks Finding Her Voice as a Solo Artist in Billboard Interview
A new era of Billie Eilish is on the way. The singer announced her forthcoming sophomore album 'Happier Than Ever', while Blackpink's Rosé sits down with Billboard to discuss her solo work, support from her bandmates and having a fan in Britney Spears. Learn more about your ad ch ... Show More
4m 13s