Sep 1

Did Dolly Parton Make Pop Music? Yes, But She Preferred to Call It ‘Dolly Parton Music’

While there’s no question Dolly Parton was popular, she had no intention of “going pop” throughout her 60-plus-year career. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about the relationship Parton — who died on Aug. 25 at age 80 — had with pop music, from h ... Show More

43m 57s

Aug 25

Madonna Comes Full-Circle as the Leading Nominee at 2026 MTV VMAs

From performing onstage at the very first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984 to being the leading nominee at the 2026 show, Madonna's history with the VMAs runs deep. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how the M in MTV should probably stand for Mad ... Show More

37m 16s

Aug 18

Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests

Over the weekend, tens of thousands of fans got this experience at events across the globe, with Chappell Roan popping out with Noah Kahan at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for her song "California"; Cynthia Erivo reuniting with her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande at the O2 Arena in Lond ... Show More

34m 13s

Oct 2024

What's Going on With Tate McRae and Lady Gaga?

Nora and Nathan cover some of the news floating around the pop music world this week, including Tate McRae's most recent single release and what she needs to do to break through in popularity (1:00), Lady Gaga's 'Harlequin' album that she released in companion with 'Joker: Folie ... Show More

1h 1m

Oct 2018

"A Star Is Born": Inside Lady Gaga's Triumph

Brittany Spanos and David Fear join host Brian Hiatt for an obsessive discussion of Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's instant classic (is it anti-pop?) – and the long, campy lineage of "A Star Is Born" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

42m 28s

May 2021

10 Years of Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way'

We look back at the making (and meaning) of a pop masterpiece, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt, who was in the studio with Gaga as she finished the album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

42m 38s

Apr 2017

Paramore, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Luis Fonsi & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast

Billboard staffers discuss Paramore's "Hard Times," Lady Gaga's "The Cure," Lana Del Rey's "Lust for Life" ft. the Weeknd, Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" remix ft. Justin Bieber and Shamir's "I Fucking Hate You" on the Must-Hear Music podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ... Show More

27m 27s

Oct 2014

Must-Hear Music Podcast 10/29/14: Iggy Azalea, Imagine Dragons, Ellie Goulding, Calvin Harris & More

Billboard staffers discuss Iggy Azalea's track with Mo, Imagine Dragons' Mumford-esque new single, Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding's latest collaboration and offerings from the Flaming Lips/Miley Cyrus and Kehlani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30m 59s

Jun 2020

June 3rd - Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande's "Rain on Me" Debuts at No. 1 on Hot 100, Anuel Shows Support for Black Lives Matter and The Weeknd Donates $500K to Racial Justice Initiatives

Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga raise awareness as they hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 with their single "Rain On Me," Latin artists support Black Lives Matter and the Weeknd donates $500,000 to racial injustice initiatives. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for W ... Show More

4m 11s

Jan 2021

ICYMI: The End Of Pop Music As We Know It: Fall Out Boy & Charli XCX

Is it true that all pop music sounds the same today? For the past year the “pop-drop” has dominated the airwaves. This new form of EDM infused pop came out of DJ culture and has infused its sound with every mainstream act like Lady Gaga and Coldplay. Tiring of this sound, some ar ... Show More

47m 27s

Nov 2018

Can Ballads by Lady Gaga & Camila Cabello Cut Through?

Fly 92.3's Ally Reid chats about the influx of ballads at pop radio, as Camila Cabello's "Consequences," Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's "Shallow" and Dean Lewis' "Be Alright" are all scaling Billboard's Pop Songs airplay chart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info ... Show More

43m 30s

May 2017

The End Of Pop Music As We Know It: Fall Out Boy & Charli XCX

Is it true that all pop music sounds the same today? For the past year the “pop-drop” has dominated the airwaves. This new form of EDM infused pop came out of DJ culture and has infused its sound with every mainstream act like Lady Gaga and Coldplay. Tiring of this sound, some ar ... Show More

47m 31s

Feb 2015

Must-Hear Music: Kanye, Rihanna, McCartney, Drake, Future & More

Billboard staffers discuss the unexpected Rihanna/Kanye/Paul McCartney collabo. Also: Big Sean's Drake track, Travis Scott's Future-featuring song, and Say Lou Lou and THEESatisfaction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23m 23s

After Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande’s ‘Rain ...