Bieber’s two new hits, “Where Are Ü Now” and “What Do You Mean,” showcase the prodigal pop star’s soberer side. In each, his realization of the fictive nature of relationships is musicalized through slippery piano chords and disembodied voices. But just two songs does not make a true existential suite, so we collaborated with the mysterious Breakmaster Cylin ... Show More
Nov 18
Is there a Disney curse?: Demi, Selena, and Miley
This year, there were a few records that delivered less-than-optimal returns on either the Hot 100 or the Billboard 200 – and they all came from former Disney pop stars.
Demi Lovato’s latest album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200, where it spent one week and then fell ... Show More
48m 6s
Nov 11
Rosalía's 'LUX' brings the symphony to the club
Spanish pop star Rosalía is back with her new album, Lux. Over eighteen tracks, she trades in the dembow beats that filled her last record Motomami for maximalist orchestral sounds more in line with Björk than Bad Bunny. The album is dense: there's four movements, thirteen langua ... Show More
44m 2s
Nov 4
Lily Allen and Tate McRae revive the revenge anthem
They say the best revenge is living well, but if you’re a pop star going through a break up, that’s false. The best revenge is releasing a searing scorched-earth revenge banger that calls out your ex and, ideally, rides that vengeance to the top of the Billboard charts. That’s ex ... Show More
33m 50s
Jun 2021
Watt Takes Us Inside Justin Bieber's 'Peaches,' Miley Cyrus' Stevie Nicks Remix & More of His Collabs
Producer/songwriter Andrew Watt joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about his work with chart-topping artists like Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Post Malone. Plus, he shares the story of how Bieber’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Peaches” (which he co-wrote) came togethe ... Show More
35m 19s
Jul 2021
The Kid Laroi Is Here to 'Stay,' Thanks to Co-Signs From Justin Bieber & More
What does the future hold for The Kid LAROI after his Justin Bieber collab "Stay"? Could he be the next teen pop phenom, à la Bieber? Or maybe he'll score a Grammy nomination for best new artist? On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we talk about all that and ... Show More
26m 28s
Oct 2021
October 8th - First Stream: Justin Bieber’s New ‘Justice’ Tracks, James Blake, Jesy Nelson & More New Releases
Justin Bieber delivers three new ‘Justice’ tracks, James Blake is back with his fifth album, Tainy teams up with Bad Bunny and Julieta Venegas and Jesy Nelson drops her collab with Nicki Minaj. Billboard presents First Stream featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more ab ... Show More
4m 17s
Mar 2021
Episode 161: 2020 Pop Redo Shawn Mendes Nick Jonas Billie Ellish Justin Bieber Weeknd
March Pop Redo 1.Wonder,Shawn Mendez 2.This Is Heaven,Nick Jonas 3.Save Your Tears,The Weeknd 4.Anyone,Justin Bieber 5,Everything I Wanted,Billy Ellish 6.Deeper Love,Nick Jonas 7.Blinding Lights,The Weeknd 8.Lonely,Justin Bieber
28m 38s
Feb 2020
Justin Bieber's 'Changes' Proves the Enduring Allure of Child-Turned-Adult Pop Stars
Justin Bieber released his debut album, My World 2.0, almost exactly a decade ago, and last week, the pop star put out his fifth studio album, Changes, which is on track for yet another No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200. Keith & Katie talk all about the power of that connection be ... Show More
26m 27s