Aug 22

Earl Sweatshirt Interview! On ‘Live Laugh Love,’ Growing Up in Odd Future & Becoming a Dad

The cult rapper, who broke out at 16, discusses his new album, his relationship with Tyler, the Creator and how he cut his own path around fame and into fatherhood. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today ... Show More

1h 8m

Aug 18

Anticipating Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

The singer’s twelfth album is being teased as a pivot back to pop bangers. We break down why (and why she announced it the way she did). Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or o ... Show More

35m 14s

Aug 15

BigXthaPlug Interview! From Solitary Confinement to Nashville’s Favorite Rapper

The Dallas M.C. traces his journey from high school football star to petty criminal to country music’s go-to collaborator, ahead of a new album featuring Luke Combs, Shaboozey, Jelly Roll and Ella Langley. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from ... Show More

1h 15m

Jan 2024

Soundalikes: Lil Nas X and Ariana Grande

We live in an age of musical nostalgia where artists wear influences on their sleaves. Case in point, two established artists who are drawing from established pop music history: Lil Nas X's "J. Christ" sounds like a Kendrick Lamar "Humble" type beat, and Ariana Grande's "Yes, And ... Show More

38m 16s

Jan 2020

January 8th - Mac Miller's Posthumous Album, BTS' New Song & First Round of Grammy Performers Announced

Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are set to take the stage at the 2020 Grammys, BTS is set to drop a new song and Mac Miller’s first posthumous album, 'Circle,' will drop on January 17th. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories for Wednesday, ... Show More

3m 55s

Jan 2021

January 7th - Lil Baby Has the Most Popular Album of 2020, Lil Nas X's Collab With Miley Cyrus & Artists' Takes on the Capitol Breach

Lil Baby’s 'My Turn' finishes 2020 as the most popular album of the year, Lil Nas X reveals he's been working on a collaboration with Miley Cyrus and artists weigh in on yesterday's chaotic U.S. Capitol breach. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thurs ... Show More

6m 26s

Apr 2022

April 6th - The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia Replace Kanye West at Coachella, Lil Nas X Teases Next Album, Rihanna Lands on ‘Forbes’ Billionaires List & More Top Stories

Coachella announced The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia will replace Kanye West's headlining slot at Coachella, Rihanna, Jay-Z and Kanye West land on the billionaires list, Latto heats up the charts and Lil Nas X teases new music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone. ... Show More

4m 4s

Sep 2022

The future of music pt I

In part 1 of our Vergecast: Future of Music series, Alex Cranz talks with Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding about the trends in music today that make new songs out of old material, and whether it's foreshadowing the future of pop. Further reading: Selena Quintanilla Will Sound Ol ... Show More

33m 53s

May 2023

May 22 - Beyoncé Teams Up with Kendrick, Dua Lipa’s New Boyfriend & ‘Barbie’ Track, & More

Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar reunited for a remix of her ‘Renaissance’ hit, “America Has a Problem.” Beyoncé and Jay-Z make history as they close on a $200 Million home in Malibu. Dua Lipa’s new track for the ‘Barbie’ movie is set to release this Friday, May 26th. Foo Fighters introd ... Show More

8m 28s

Mar 2021

March 8th - Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak's Call to Perform at 2021 Grammys, BTS' Commitment to 'Love Myself' Anti-Violence Campaign & Britney Spears' Boyfriend Kid Confession

The Recording Academy announces the list of performers for the big Grammys show, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak want in on the grand lineup and Britney Spears’ boyfriend is ready to be a "young dad." Plus, BTS renews their commitment to the 'Love Myself' Anti-Violence Campaign. Th ... Show More

4m 11s

Jan 2021

D.O.C. (Death of the Chorus) with Emily Warren

Listen to Top 40 pop over the last decade and you’ll notice something weird is happening. The chorus—the emotional apotheosis of a pop song, its dizzying high, its cathartic sing-along center—is disappearing. In its place, artists from Bad Bunny to Taylor Swift are toying with ne ... Show More

41m 9s

May 2024

May 10- Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice & BTS’ RM Release New Music, ENHYPEN’s Fate World Tour Preview & More | Billboard News

It’s Friday, May 10, and the rap girlies are back in the game. Megan Thee Stallion & Ice Spice released new singles and BTS’ RM dropped his new song, “Come back to me.” Dhruv shares about what he’s looking forward to when performing at Head In The Clouds. We give you all access t ... Show More

9m 59s

Nov 2019

Predicting 2020 Song of the Year Grammy Noms: Taylor Swift, Lizzo & More

Who will be nominated for song of the year when the 2020 Grammy nominations are unveiled on Nov. 20? The Pop Shop Podcast crew (including OG host Jason Lipshutz!) make some predictions. We're thinking Swift, Lizzo, Maren Morris, Lewis Capaldi & Billie Eilish are looking like stro ... Show More

25m 46s

Dissecting the 2020 Grammy Nominations