Sep 1
Did Dolly Parton Make Pop Music? Yes, But She Preferred to Call It ‘Dolly Parton Music’
While there’s no question Dolly Parton was popular, she had no intention of “going pop” throughout her 60-plus-year career. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about the relationship Parton — who died on Aug. 25 at age 80 — had with pop music, from h ... Show More
43m 57s
Jun 2025
How the 'Hit Girls' Shaped Our Current Pop Landscape. Plus, Where's Our Song of the Summer?
Nora discusses her new book, 'Hit Girls,' about how stars like Britney Spears and Beyoncé shaped our current pop landscape (1:00). Then she and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter's new single "Manchild" and her forthcoming album 'Man's Best Friend' (22:49), before previewing the ... Show More
57m 37s
Jun 2020
June 23rd - Britney Spears' Quarantine Date, Katy Perry's New Track 'Teary Eyes' & More Black Eyed Peas Album Secrets Revealed
Britney Spears has a special quarantine date with her boyfriend, Katy Perry talks new track “Teary Eyes" and The Black Eyed Peas reveal more information on their latest album, 'Translation.' This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, June 23rd. Learn ... Show More
4m 35s
Jun 2018
Pusha T, Christina & Demi, J Balvin, Plus Special Guest Speedy Ortiz
Billboard staffers discuss new songs from Pusha T, Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Courtney Barnett, Maggie Rogers and NIKI. Also: Speedy Ortiz stops by to talk new album 'Twerp Verse' and share music recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ... Show More
48m 56s
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
Jun 2019
Katy Perry Returns & Special Guest Howard Jones
Katy Perry, Cardi B & Miley Cyrus send new songs onto the Hot 100 and Gary and Trevor analyze their starts. Plus, very special guest Howard Jones discusses his new album, "Transform," and classic '80s hits, including "Things Can Only Get Better." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr ... Show More
58m 41s
Feb 2021
February 2nd - Cardi B's New Single 'Up,' Ariana Grande's Deluxe Edition of 'Positions' & Britney Spears' Message to the Haters
Cardi B and Ariana Grande are both getting ready to release new music and Britney Spears dusts off the haters after they criticized her dance posts on social media. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, February 2nd. Learn more about your ad cho ... Show More
3m 51s
Oct 2014
Must-Hear Music Podcast 10/29/14: Iggy Azalea, Imagine Dragons, Ellie Goulding, Calvin Harris & More
Billboard staffers discuss Iggy Azalea's track with Mo, Imagine Dragons' Mumford-esque new single, Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding's latest collaboration and offerings from the Flaming Lips/Miley Cyrus and Kehlani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30m 59s
Jason and Keith discuss Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea’s new collaboration “Pretty Girls” with special guest Bradley Stern, editor-in-chief of PopCrush: the song's pluses and minuses, who needs “Pretty Girls” to be a hit more, how “Pretty Girls” will debut on the charts and Britney’s all-time best collaborations. The guys also discuss Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” ... Show More
Billboard staffers discuss DJ Khaled's "I'm the One" ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne, Katy Perry's "Bon Appetit" ft. Migos, Haim's "Right Now," Hailee Steinfeld's "Most Girls," Feist's "Pleasure" and Foster the People's "SHC." Hosted on Acast. See acast. ... Show More
