This week, Blackpink finally drops their anticipated full-length, Shawn Mendes returns in bold fashion and Megan Thee Stallion can’t stop and won’t stop. Check out all of this week’s 'First Stream' picks. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Friday, October 2nd.
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May 2024
May 21- Jojo Siwa Celebrates 21st Birthday At Disney World, Eminem Continues To Tease Fans With Upcoming Album & More | Billboard News
It’s Tuesday, May 21st, and Jojo Siwa celebrated her 21st birthday at Disney World by “drinking around the world.” Eminem continues to tease fans with Slim Shady’s demise by posting a cryptic message on X. Victoria Monét cancels her performances at the Governors Ball and two othe ... Show More
7m 43s
May 2024
May 20-Diddy Issues An Apology, Sabrina Carpenter Performs “Espresso” On SNL & More | Billboard News
It’s Monday, May 20th, and Diddy shared an apology video after CNN obtained a video of him physically assaulting former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in 2016. Katy Perry said goodbye to ‘American Idol’ after being a judge for seven years. Sabrina Carpenter performed her latest hit, ... Show More
9m 31s
May 2024
May 17- Diddy Caught Physically Assaulting Former GF Cassie In Old Resurfaced Video & More | Billboard News
It’s Friday, May 17, and Billie Eilish releases her new album, ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft,’ Saweetie put out “NANi” and Bebe Rexha released her new single “Chase It (Mmm Da Da Da).” In a 2016 surveillance video resurfaced by CNN, Diddy has been seen physically abusing his former girlf ... Show More
8m 43s
Apr 2015
Pop Shop Podcast 4/2/15: Rihanna, Natalie La Rose Interview, TIDAL, Zayn Malik
Natalie La Rose stops by to discuss her debut single “Somebody” featuring Jeremih, and before that, Jason and Keith discuss “Uptown Funk!” scoring its 13th week atop the Hot 100; Rihanna’s new single, “Bitch Better Have My Money”; the launch of TIDAL and how it will impact the Bi ... Show More
51m 4s
Jun 2021
From Megan Thee Stallion to Lorde, Dive In to a Female-Forward Week of New Music
We break down a female-forward week of new music, including Megan Thee Stallion's "Thot Shit," Lorde's "Solar Power," Doja Cat's "Need to Know" and Kylie Minogue's cover of Lady Gaga's "Marry the Night" from the upcoming Born This Way 10th-anniversary re-release. Learn more about ... Show More
21m 45s
Sep 2014
Pop Shop Podcast 9/25/14: iHeartRadio Fest Recap, Year of the Booty, Barbra Streisand Tops Chris Brown
On this week’s episode, Jason discusses his experience at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which included performances from Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Nicki Minaj, Usher, One Direction and more. Jason and Keith also chat about the Year of the Booty following the Top 20 debut of ... Show More
43m 55s
Jul 2015
Years & Years Interview, Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj, Fifth Harmony & Fetty Wap
British pop trio Years & Years stops by the podcast to discuss the creation of its debut album "Communion" and performing in front of Katy Perry and Carly Rae Jepsen at a recent New York show. Before that, Jason and Keith check in on the Hot 100, discussing The Weeknd’s “Can’t Fe ... Show More
42m 46s
Mar 2015
Pop Shop Podcast 3/5/15: Carly Rae Jepsen Interview, Selena Gomez, Pitbull, Kelly Clarkson
On this week’s episode, Carly Rae Jepsen stops by to discuss her new single “I Really Like You,” following up “Call Me Maybe” and more. Before that, Jason and Keith discuss Pitbull and Ne-Yo’s new Top 10 single “Time Of Our Lives,” Selena Gomez and Zedd debuting in the Top 20 of ... Show More
45m 10s
Jun 2019
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello's 'Senorita' & Why Their Pop Partnership Is So Powerful
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's new duet "Senorita," and why their pop partnership is such a powerful pairing. Plus, we dive into big chart news from Madonna and Bruce Springsteen, as well as the latest single to be denied No. 1 ... Show More
29m 10s
Jul 2014
Pop Shop Podcast 7/10/14: Shawn Mendes Interview, Sia, Trey Songz
This week's special guest is 15-year-old Vine star Shawn Mendes, who announced his mainstream arrival when his debut single "Life of the Party" rocketed to No. 24 on the Hot 100 chart in its first week. Jason and Keith also talked about Trey Songz's No. 1 album debut; Sia's "1000 ... Show More
40m 10s
Jun 2016
Fleur East Talks U.S. Debut & ‘Sax’ Single, RedOne Discusses New Music, Tony Awards Preview
Fleur East and RedOne join the Pop Shop Podcast, which also features a preview of the 2016 Tony Awards, reflections on the hosts’ favorite musical theater experiences, the phenomenon that is “Hamilton,” and more. Plus: chart chat about Pink’s latest top 10 single on the Billboard ... Show More
51m 47s