Billboard's 2019 Songs of the Summer chart is only in its second week, but we're already wondering: Can any song gallop in and take this year's cowboy crown from Lil Nas X's wildly dominant "Old Town Road," featuring Billy Ray Cyrus? On this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we take a look at some possible contenders already making an impact on the Hot 100, ... Show More
Aug 2020
Songs of the Summer of Our Discontent
By this time of year, there’s usually consensus around what the “Song of the Summer” is. But 2020 isn’t like any other summer in so many ways, including the pop charts. The Billboard Hot 100 has been all over the place for the past several months, with a new artist rising to the ... Show More
30m 4s
Aug 2019
August 9th, 2019 - 'Old Town Road' Remains a No. 1 Hit, Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up With Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign for 'Hot Girl Summer' & More
Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" stays atop the Billboard Hot 100, Megan Thee Stallion finally drops "Hot Girl Summer" with Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign and Taylor Swift releases new details about her upcoming album, 'Lover.' This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the biggest stori ... Show More
4m 48s
Dec 2019
December 16th - Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Tops Hot 100 for First Time, Roddy Ricch's Album Debuts on Hot 100 & Chance The Rapper Cancels Tour
Chance The Rapper announces a full cancellation of his tour, Roddy Ricch’s 'Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial' rocks the Billboard 200 albums chart and Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" tops the Billboard Hot 100. This is Billboard News Now, rounding o ... Show More
3m 53s
Nov 2020
November 9th - 24KGoldn & Iann Dior's No. 1 Song 'Mood' on Hot 100, BTS' New Album Details & Lil Nas X's 'Holiday' Single
24kGoldn's "Mood," featuring iann dior, rebounds from No. 3 to No. 1 for a third total week atop the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. Plus, Lil Nas X has a new holiday tune and BTS gets candid about new music. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, ... Show More
4m 17s
Oct 2023
Oct 19 - Meet Billboard Cover Stars XG, Mitski's 2nd No. 1 on TikTok Billboard Top 50, Sebastián Yatra Shares Stories From Behind the Photo& More
The ladies of XG are Billboard’s newest cover stars. In honor of the Hot 100’s 65th anniversary Billboard staff has been pulling together a huge list of the top 500 best pop songs. The 2023 Billboard Music Awards set for Sunday, Nov. 19, will include a first-of-its-kind collabora ... Show More
10m 59s
Aug 2021
August 9th – Justin Bieber Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Billie Eilish Tops Billboard 200 Chart & Lizzo Confirms Cardi B Collab
Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI’s “Stay” reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 while Billie Eilish’s new album ‘Happier Than Ever’ tops Billboard 200. Plus, Lizzo confirms Cardi B feature on her upcoming single “Rumors.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho ... Show More
4m 44s
Jul 2020
July 10th - New Music Friday: Juice WRLD, Katy Perry, Halsey, Summer Walker, Kid Cudi & Eminem
The first posthumous album 'Legends Never Die' from Juice WRLD has arrived. Plus, Summer Walker is back with her sultry EP, 'Life on Earth,' and Katy Perry has gifted us with the title track to her upcoming album "Smile." This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music dro ... Show More
3m 10s
Jun 2020
June 17th - Cardi B Teases New Music, Lil Nas X Reveals Why He Denied Being a Nicki Minaj Fan & Summer Jams
Cardi B aims for a comeback with a new album and Lil Nas X explains why he never admitted he was a Nick Minaj fan. Plus, which single will be crowned song of the summer? This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, June 17th. Learn more about your ad ... Show More
3m 47s