Following the Disney+ premiere of “Hamilton: An American Musical” on July 3, could the show’s cast album soar back up the Billboard 200 chart? And if so, just how big will that post-premiere bump be? On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, hosts Jason and Keith dive into a discussion about the blockbuster musical’s Disney+ premiere, their experiences watch ... Show More
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 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
Nov 2016
Alicia Keys on sex, love and her new album – plus "Hamilton" vs. Pence and more
Alicia Keys talks about making her raw, political new album Here, and reflects on the 15th anniversary of her debut, Songs in A Minor. Plus: Host Brian Hiatt and associate editor Andy Greene debate the "Hamilton" cast's confrontation with VP-elect Mike Pence, and discuss Kanye We ... Show More
47m 52s
Jan 2020
January 15th - Selena Gomez to Debut at No. 1 on Billboard 200? Grammy Performers Added & Halsey's Album Listening Party Details
Is Selena Gomez's new album 'Rare' enough to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200? More Grammy performers have been announced, and Halsey is hosting an album release party. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top news stories of the day for Wednesday, January 15th. Learn ... Show More
5m 25s
Sep 2025
Hamilton and Obamacore cringe
The smash hit musical Hamilton is now in a movie theater near you. But in the decade since it came out, Hamilton — and much of Obama-era culture — is feeling a little dated. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineer ... Show More
25m 59s
Jul 2023
'Hamilton' | Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Jonathan Groff, & Daveed Diggs
Stephen talks to the stars of the original Broadway 'Hamilton' Cast Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Jonathan Groff, and Daveed Diggs about one of the biggest musicals of the 21st century. Plus, Colbert and Miranda perform the next great American musical, about one of the les ... Show More
34m 34s