On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, the team discusses the chances of pop superstars -- and Billboard chart-toppers -- Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez achieving their first Academy Award nominations. Should fans be worried about their Oscar chances after their losses at the Golden Globe Awards? Plus, the Pop Shoppers chat about which pop stars will be takin ... Show More
Oct 13
Taylor Swift, Meet The Beatles: How This Duo Tells the Story of Now & Then on the Billboard Charts
This week, Taylor Swift and The Beatles are meeting up on the Billboard charts in more ways than one. First, both appear in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 albums chart, with Swift's The Life of a Showgirl spending its 14th week at No. 1 and The Beatles' deluxe edition of Rubber ... Show More
50m 42s
Oct 6
Troye Sivan, Leland & Tyde Levi Talk Troye's 'Chaotic' New Album, Getting Madonna's Approval for 'Party'
After a painstaking pursuit of what he calls “perfect pop” on his euphoric 2023 album Something to Give Each Other, Troye Sivan could have easily stuck around the dancefloor for his next project. After all, Something was somewhat of a breakthrough for Sivan, 31, bringing him his ... Show More
44m 37s
Sep 29
Inside the 2026 VMAs, Where Madonna Returns to Her Stage, George Michael Gets His Flowers & GENER8TION Stuns
Madonna's relationship with the MTV Video Music Awards started on its very first telecast, back in 1984, when she writhed around on the stage in a fluffy white wedding dress while performing "Like a Virgin." On Sunday night, the Queen of Pop returned to her rightful stage to open ... Show More
38m 22s
Nov 2024
Grammy nominations analysis, plus actors June Squibb and Barry Keoghan
Is 2025 finally Beyoncé's year to win Best Album at the Grammys? Awardist host and EW music editor Jason Lamphier break down the recent nominations, including Record and Album of the Year, and Best New Artist — and how Sabrina Carpenter is eligible with her sixth studio album. Pl ... Show More
1h 24m
Jan 2025
Will the "Beyoncé Bowl" Secure Her Album of the Year? And Other New Year's Pop News.
Nora and Nathan talk about Beyoncé's Christmas halftime show, dubbed the "Beyoncé Bowl," and whether the first live performance of 'Cowboy Carter' will be enough to secure it Album of the Year at the Grammys (1:00). Then they catch up on some other pop news from the past week, in ... Show More
52m 2s
Jan 2024
Jan 23 - Rihanna Meets Natalie Portman, SZA & Mary J. Blige Comparison, 2024 Oscars Noms & More
Billie Eilish and Finneas have earned their second Oscar nomination for their track “What Was I Made For,” Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt have been nominated for “I’m Just Ken” but there are a few musicians and actors that are noticeably missing from this year’s nominations. Jennif ... Show More
8m 24s
Jun 2022
June 16th - Beyoncé Teases New Album Release Date, Cardi B Speaks Out On How She Would Handle Lizzo's Lyric Controversy and Hailey Gives A Update On Justin Bieber's Health
Beyonce teases the release date for her new album 'Renaissance', Cardi B explains how she would handle the controversy surrounding Lizzo's 'Grrrls' lyrics controversy and Hailey Bieber goes on 'Good Morning America' to give an update on her husband Justin Bieber's health. Learn m ... Show More
4m 32s
Sep 2020
September 21st - Beyoncé's Mom Jokes, Jennifer Lopez's Sizzling Swimsuit Photo & BTS' Tiny Desk Concert | Billboard News
Beyoncé takes a stab at being a comedian and Blue Ivy isn't here for her mom jokes. Plus, Jennifer Lopez takes a vacation in style and BTS heads to NPR for their Tiny Desk performance. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Monday, September 21st. Learn m ... Show More
3m 43s