On the new Pop Shop Podcast: How Cardi B’s “WAP,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, broke the record for the biggest debut streaming week ever in the U.S. for a song. Plus, a breakdown of new singles and videos from Drake (“Laugh Now Cry Later,” featuring Lil Durk), Dua Lipa (“Levitating” remix featuring Madonna and Missy Elliott), Miley Cyrus (“Midnight Sky”) ... 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
Aug 2020
August 7th - New Music From Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Juice WRLD and Doja Cat
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have finally teamed up on a new track called “WAP," Juice WRLD's posthumous collab “Smile” with The Weeknd is here and Doja Cat releases her fresh single “Freak." This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music drops for Friday, August 7th. ... Show More
2m 36s
Aug 2020
August 17th - Juice WRLD & The Weeknd's 'Smile' Debuts in Hot 100's Top 10, BTS’ ‘Map of the Soul: 7 – The Journey’ on Billboard 200 & Madonna's Birthday in Jamaica
Cardi B's "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion breaks records at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 while Juice WRLD, The Weeknd and BTS make big debuts on various Billboard charts. Plus, Madonna celebrates her 62nd birthday in Jamaica. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top ... Show More
4m 15s
Mar 2022
March 25th - First Stream: Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘Mainstream Sellout’ Drops, Ed Sheeran and J Balvin Collab & More New Releases
Latto and Cardi B holding it down for female rap, Machine Gun Kelly bringing us rock, Maren Morris bringing in the country and Daddy Yankee and J Balvin with the Latin flavor. Billboard presents First Stream featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choice ... Show More
3m 6s
Jan 2022
January 21st - First Stream: Megan Thee Stallion and Shenseea Collab, Charlie Puth, Christina Aguilera & More New Releases
Megan Thee Stallion teams up with Shenseea, Charlie Puth finally drops that new single and Christina Aguilera returns with her first Spanish effort in 20 years. Billboard presents First Stream featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph ... Show More
3m 44s
Mar 2023
March 31 - New Music From Jisoo & Becky G, Megan the Stallion Throws First Pitch, Luke Combs Talks Touring & More
It’s Friday and we’re breaking down all the new music drops such as Jisoo, Charlie Puth & Dan + Shay, Becky G and Peso Pluma and more! Megan Thee Stallion rocked a custom Astros jersey as she showed up for her hometown baseball team on opening day. All your favorite acts were out ... Show More
8m 45s
Sep 2021
September 17th - First Stream: Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero,’ Ozuna, Kehlani & More New Releases
Lil Nas X births his first album, Ozuna and Kehlani debut new singles, while G-Eazy and Demi Lovato drop collab. This is Billboard’s First Stream, featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m 43s
Nov 2021
First Stream: Adele’s ‘30’ is Finally Here, Cardi B, Bryson Tiller & More New Releases
Adele is back with her fourth studio album, Bryson Tiller gifts fans a holiday EP and Cardi B and Saweetie lead the ‘Bruised’ soundtrack. Billboard presents First Stream featuring the hottest drops of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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