Billboard co-director of charts Keith Caulfield and Billboard.com senior editor Katie Atkinson offer weekly Billboard chart breakdowns, discuss the hottest music news and cover the year’s biggest musical events. Casual pop fans, chart junkies and everyone in between are invited to this weekly half-h…
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On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about the left-field projects from Beyonce & Drake and what we think about the artists' dance-floor moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about the peak pop culture moment and why it was so heartwarming to see all these superstar women -- Madonna! Selena Gomez! Drew Barrymore! Paris Hilton! -- surround Spears with love after a decade-plus without her freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about the potential of a One Direction reunion and what it could look like. But that's not all: We're also talking about some other groups who have broken up or gone on hiatus that we would love to see back together again some day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the Pop Shop Podcast, we're joined by founding Pop Shop co-host Jason Lipshutz to discuss how the Young Thug-featuring collab might be the latest contender to emerge in an always-heated showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're eight months into the eligibility period for the 2023 Grammy Awards (Oct. 1, 2021-Sept. 30, 2022), and on this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are digging into the already-crowded field for album of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith throw out a few ideas for current musicians who would make great 'SNL' hosts, from Megan Thee Stallion to Lil Nas X. Also on the show, we've got chart news on Bad Bunny, Lizzo and Latto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 2022 Billboard Music Awards are this Sunday, live from Las Vegas, where Diddy will serve as the host and executive producer. So what can you expect from the awards show? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're going through all the highlights — from leading finalist The Weeknd (17 nods) and top female finalist Doja Cat (14 nods) to more than a dozen performers announced, including Megan Thee Stallion, Ed Sheeran, Silk Sonic, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Billboard Icon Award recipient Mary J. Blige. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the release of Lady Gaga's “Hold My Hand,” from the film Top Gun: Maverick, is Lady Gaga already the front-runner to win next year's Oscar for best original song? And, will the tune blast to the top of the charts? It's never too early to start prognosticating. Plus, Pusha T scores his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 – and he could be the first of a series of No. 1 debuts over the next two months from the likes of Future, Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles, BTS and Luke Combs. Who could make the splashiest debut atop the list? And are all of them guaranteed chart-toppers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nearly 10 months after it debuted atop the Billboard 200 albums chart, Tyler, the Creator's Call Me If You Get Lost is back at No. 1. So how did he do it? The answer is all about vinyl. On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie is picking Keith's brain about why some artists are waiting so long after an album's release to put out vinyl, whether this could be a good strategy to earn a second (or maybe first!) week at No. 1, and which other artists have pulled a Tyler and scored two nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 with a delayed vinyl release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith talk all about why Shania Twain was a pitch-perfect surprise guest for Harry's Coachella debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Unlimited Love's debut atop the Billboard 200 this week, the Red Hot Chili Peppers scored their first No. 1 album in almost 16 years, dating back to 2006's Stadium Arcadium. So just how rare is it to wait that long between Billboard 200 chart-toppers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was Olivia Rodrigo's big night dashed because she didn't repeat Billie Eilish's 2020 Big Four sweep? Or should we be saying "good 4 her" for bagging three Grammys at her very first ceremony? On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're talking all about Rodrigo's big night at the Grammys, plus Harry Styles' new "As It Was" song & video and who might join him and Billie Eilish in the desert after Kanye West dropped out as a Coachella headliner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The singer is our special guest on the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast Grammy preview episode, ahead of the release of her 'Come Away With Me' 20th-anniversary reissue. Nineteen years ago, she was nominated for and won five awards for her debut album and its breakout single "Don't Know Why." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Bublé joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his new album "Higher," what it was like working with Paul McCartney and Ryan Tedder on the project, how Bublé's son helped co-write the set's title track and how he's looking forward to taking the album on tour. Plus, hosts Katie and Keith review chart news about Imagine Dragons and JID's hit single “Enemy” and discuss the upcoming Academy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing all angles of Dolly's decision. Does she deserve to be in the Rock Hall? Has the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame evolved beyond just “rock ‘n' roll” artists? And really, shouldn't Dolly be inducted into any Hall of Fame that would have her? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Incredibly, 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the premiere of "American Idol" – and 20 years since we first got to know the original "Idol" winner, Kelly Clarkson. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, hosts Katie and Keith are looking back at Clarkson's career – from the pop diva's chart-topping hits and her trio of Grammy Award wins to her success as a TV personality and host (including her Emmy Award-winning talk show, "The Kelly Clarkson Show"). Plus, what might the future have in store for Clarkson's career? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about what to expect from Britney Spears' upcoming memoir. What will be included in the book? And could there possibly be a companion album in the mix - potentially her first new project since 2016's Glory? Also on the show, Olivia Rodrigo will be named Billboard's Woman of the Year at Wednesday's Billboard Women in Music Awards, and we're talking about the "drivers license" singer's insane trajectory from pop rookie in January 2021 to Woman of the Year just over a year later. Plus, we've got chart news about the continuing success of the Encanto soundtrack at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, and how it's one of the longest-running No. 1s of the past five years and one of the longest-running No. 1 soundtracks of the last 30 years. But could Encanto's reign at No. 1 be coming to an end, thanks to Kodak Black's new album Back for Everything? And, GAYLE's “abcdefu” reaches No. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart for the first time -- and the top three on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. Could the track be on course for No. 1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are no longer together as a couple, but they both seem to be making their way back to pop radio at the same time. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss everything we know about the pop stars' latest music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we're taking a closer look at the pop divas who have been passed over by the Oscars throughout the years. Also on the show, we've got chart news about how the music of 'Encanto' continues to hold firm atop both the Billboard 200 albums chart and on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, and how Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby blast straight in at No. 2 on the Hot 100 with their collaborative single “Do We Have a Problem?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about Super Bowl Sunday and the superstar set taking place at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium. Plus, the 2022 Oscar nominees for best original song and best score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie and Keith consulted with Billboard awards editor Paul Grein to get his picks for the sure things, the likely contenders, and the dark horses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lin-Manuel Miranda joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to talk all things “Encanto.” Miranda wrote eight songs for the hit Disney animated film and No. 1 soundtrack, including the top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits “We Don't Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure.” Miranda chats about working with “Encanto” animators to help tell the film's story, his songwriting process for film, and more. Plus, with the film's “Dos Oruguitas” shortlisted for the Oscar for best original song, Miranda discussed why that song was the right tune to submit to the Academy as a representation of the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we break down the 2022 Coachella lineup. Will there ever be another rock headliner at Coachella? What can we expect from Harry, Billie and Ye? Listen for Katie & Keith's chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss the rise of the film's catchy songs -- including the No. 5 Billboard Hot 100 hit "We Don't Talk About Bruno" -- as well as the history of Disney soundtracks on the Billboard 200. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast -- our final episode of 2021 -- Fallon joins us as a special guest to talk all about his new NBC prime-time game show That's My Jam, his very own Christmas song "It Was A... (Masked Christmas)," and some of his favorite Christmas songs ever (and he has a lot to choose from on his 3,000-song personal playlist). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Darren Criss guest stars on the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast for a deep discussion about his first holiday album, A Very Darren Crissmas! The entertainer talks about the inspiration behind the album, why it's such a personal project to him, and how he put a new spin on some unlikely seasonal covers for the set. Plus, he talks about how he gathered together some friends to collaborate on the album, including Adam Lambert, Lizzie McAlpine, Lainey Wilson and Evan Rachel Wood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dua Lipa joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about her smash hit “Levitating” being named the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 song of 2021, her upcoming tour, her hit collaboration with Elton John on “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix),” the possibility of new music and her new Service95 venture, which includes a newsletter and podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we're taking a closer look at Billboard's Greatest of All Time Holiday 100 Songs chart and 100 Best Christmas Songs staff list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith offer up their first impressions of the supersize marquee nominations at the 2022 Grammys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie and Keith discuss news of how Britney Spears' nearly 14-year conservatorship was terminated by a judge -- and what happens next for the superstar. Plus, the team dives into the release of Taylor Swift's re-recorded "Red" album. In addition, there's chart news about Summer Walker getting her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, ABBA scoring their first ever top 10 album and Ed Sheeran doubling-up with two singles in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss the wickedly good casting of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the Wicked movie musical and raise some burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we talk about why Cardi B -- a three-time nominee at the 2021 American Music Awards -- makes so much sense as host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we find out the story behind Hocus Pocus' “I Put a Spell on You,” as performed by Bette Midler and produced/arranged by Marc Shaiman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're talking all about Adele's resurgence for a delightful press blitz and what we've missed most about the singer during her years-long absence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss just why this once-unlikely pairing has endured and the duo's possible chances at the 2022 Grammys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith dive into all the hints Adele has dropped over the past week-plus about her long-awaited new music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss what might be next for the musician-turned-mogul -- and whether she has anything left to prove as a pop star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The pop star joins Kelly Clarkson, John Legend & Blake Shelton on the season 21 coaching panel -- and on the new Pop Shop Podcast, we take a look at their collective Billboard histories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drake positively dominated the Billboard charts with the release of his sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy -- but just how did he manage to match The Beatles' 57-year-old chart record and make Billboard Hot 100 history along the way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, six videos are nominated for the top prize of the night, video of the year. And whichever of those six wins will join some very elite (and sometimes surprising!) company from the 37 previous VMA broadcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we open the Ask Billboard mailbag to answer your chart questions, including about the staying power of "My Ex's Best Friend." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elton John made his Billboard Hot 100 debut in August 1970 with "Border Song," and now, he's back on the chart this week with a 68th (!) hit, the new Dua Lipa duet "Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)" -- but just how does he do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're hashing out the big questions about Madonna's new Warner Music Group deal. Is new music on the way? Could we hear any songs that have been locked in the Madonna vault? Could this spell a collaboration with Warner's current pop princess Dua Lipa? Katie & Madonna superfan Keith break it all down on the brand-new episode below: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Billie Eilish is Happier Than Ever on her latest No. 1 album -- but is the Billboard 200 top three younger than ever? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Keith takes a trip down memory lane to see if there's ever been another trio of teenagers in the top three of the albums chart before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As major festivals kick back into gear -- with Rolling Loud Miami a week-plus ago and Lollapalooza this past weekend -- many of us are wondering: What is it like to return to a crowded music festival after a year and a half away? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We didn't get Kanye West's Donda album last week as planned, but we did learn that it includes a new song with Jay-Z, setting up a potential future hit for the frequent collaborators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss some veteran acts -- artists who have been releasing music since at least the 1980s -- who could be eligible for Grammy nominations at the next awards show. Also on the show, we discuss Normani's "Wild Side," featuring Cardi B, and its eye-popping music video, as well as John Mayer's eighth studio album Sob Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does the future hold for The Kid LAROI after his Justin Bieber collab "Stay"? Could he be the next teen pop phenom, à la Bieber? Or maybe he'll score a Grammy nomination for best new artist? On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we talk about all that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The release of Big Red Machine's "Renegade," featuring Taylor Swift, last week has us wondering about what might be next for the power trio of Swift, Aaron Dessner (The National) and Justin Vernon (Bon Iver). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we take a look at the evolution of how musician moms have announced their pregnancies -- or not! -- over the years, including Cardi B's big reveal at the BET Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In honor of Olivia Rodrigo's graduation day, the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is looking at other pop stars who scored one (or two!) Billboard Hot 100 No. 1's by the time they were 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices