It was an awards show filled with flubs, tear, apologies and protests. The New York Times pop music writers discuss Adele, Beyoncé, Chance the Rapper and more on Popcast.
Jun 12
How Slayyyter Became 2026’s Breakout Pop Star
Slayyyter, who became one of the year's breakout stars with the release of her third studio album “Worst Girl in America” and a viral Coachella set, sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss her slow-simmer career arc, why preexisting pop-star formats didn’t hang well on her shoulders ... Show More
1 h
Jun 5
M.I.A. on MAGA, the Kid Cudi Tour & Bipartisan Cancellation
Two decades on from the ecstatic electronic pop and rap that made her one of the most significant, ear-opening stars in music, the Sri Lankan-British singer M.I.A. returned in April with “M.I.7,” her seventh album and first in four years, documenting her latest swerve, this time ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 1
RIP ‘Euphoria’: Creator Sam Levinson Explains Why This Is The End
Sam Levinson, the writer, director and creator of “Euphoria,” sat down with Joe and Jon to explain why he felt it was time to end HBO’s juggernaut series. With its third season in seven years, “Euphoria” concluded a thrilling, provocative and tumultuous run with a cast of the def ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2021
What the 63rd Grammys say about the state of pop
The 63rd Grammys was as unprecedented and unusual as last year. Backdropped by the pandemic, the show was delayed and had to be taped in multiple locations in front of a bare bones audience. Echoing the public cries against injustice, standout performances by Mickey Guyton, DaBab ... Show More
41m 45s
Feb 2016
Grammy Awards Preview With Josh Groban, Super Bowl Recap, Zayn and Rihanna at No. 1
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we preview the 2016 Grammy Awards with our very special guest -- and current Grammy Award nominee -- Josh Groban! The superstar talks about his Grammy nom (for best traditional pop vocal album, for "Stages"), his upcoming tour with Sarah ... Show More
44m 26s
Feb 2023
Feb 8 - Inside Scoop on Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, Billboard’s Greatest Rappers, Madonna Claps Back At Haters & More
We get an inside scoop on Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime show from some of the producers behind the show. Madonna claps back at backlash over her looks, Bad Bunny and Christina Aguilera are honored at the GLAAD Awards. Billboard unveils our top 10 greatest rappers of all time and ... Show More
9m 44s
<p>Today on Post Reports, culture writer Helena Andrews-Dyer breaks down our current Beyoncé moment: After breaking the record for Grammy wins and ahead of her upcoming world tour, we talk about why Beyoncé is more relevant than ever.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more:</p><p><br></p>< ... Show More