Last year, NPR Music ran an audacious headline: "Rihanna Is The 21st Century's Most Influential Musician." Millions and millions of fans the world over agree, and while we try to avoid overt expressions of pop favoritism, we think they’ve got a strong case. It’s for that reason and a dozen others that we were thrilled to welcome Gina Delvac of the hit podcas ... 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
Aug 2020
August 19th - Ariana Grande Begs Rihanna to Drop Her New Album, Mariah Carey Set to Drop Deep Cuts Album & Britney Spears Wants Freedom
Ariana Grande wants Rihanna to drop her album (just as badly as her fans), Britney Spears is asking the court to remove her father as sole conservator and Mariah Carey announces a new album of deep cuts. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, A ... Show More
5m 4s
Apr 2023
April 12 - Ariana & Britney Call Out Trolls, Beyoncé Breaks Her Own Record, Rihanna's New Pad, Get to Know Taylor Swift's 'Era's Tour' Opener Gracie Abrams & More
Ariana Grande took to TikTok to call out fans who have been commenting on her body and Britney Spears calls out a trainer who told her she needs to get her ‘Younger Body Back’. Rihanna bumps Katy Perry and becomes the most-followed woman on Twitter. Beyoncé breaks her own record ... Show More
8m 39s
Nov 2022
Episode one of a new podcast: Pop Culture With Chanté Joseph – Rihanna is back … what makes her such an icon?
We’re delighted to bring you the first episode of our new series, Pop Culture With Chanté Joseph. Rihanna fans have been waiting for this moment for six years. The singer has released Lift Me Up, a single from the soundtrack to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It’s her first relea ... Show More
25m 33s
Jul 2020
July 29th - Chris Brown Turns Down 'Verzuz' Battle, Beyonce’s 'Black Is King' Arrives Friday & Rihanna Sends Well Wishes to Megan Thee Stallion
Rihanna shows Megan Thee Stallion some love, Chris Brown turns down Timbaland’s next 'Verzuz' battle and Beyonce’s 'Black Is King' arrives Friday. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, July 29th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho ... Show More
4m 7s
Feb 2023
Rihanna to Drop an Album and a Baby
It’s Rihanna’s world, and we’re just living in it. Fresh off her halftime performance at Sunday’s Super Bowl, RiRi’s interviewed in the March issue of British Vogue. The notoriously private billionaire is opening up about motherhood, her history-making halftime show, and whether ... Show More
15m 44s
May 2020
May 8th - New Music From Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Kehlani, Nav and Hayley Williams
Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber drop a new single "Stuck with U" for a good cause, Kehlani reflects on love and relationships on her new album, 'It Was Good Until It Wasn't' and Young Thug and Chris Brown team up to drop the mixtape, 'Slime & B.' This is Billboard News Now, round ... Show More
2m 27s