Pop Shop Podcast
Billboard
Billboard's Keith Caulfield (Managing Director, Charts and Data Operations) and Katie Atkinson (Executive Digital Director, West Coast) 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-hour discussion.
Episodes
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Aug 7, 2024 • 24min
What Could Taylor Swift Surprise-Announce at the MTV VMAs This Year?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are dropping our best theories for what news Taylor Swift might drop on the MTV Video Music Awards crowd this time around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2024 • 36min
Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Beyoncé & More Light Up Paris for 2024 Summer Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics only kicked off on Friday, and already we've seen huge moments from Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Beyoncé and more music A-listers. On the new Billboard Pop Podcast, Katie & Keith talk about all the music highlights from the summer games (so far). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2024 • 38min
Will Beyonce & Taylor Swift Face Off for Album of the Year at 2025 Grammys?
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing Billboard awards editor Paul Grein's early predictions for next year's Grammys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2024 • 39min
Why Radio Is Still Valuable in the Streaming Age & More Burning Questions: Ask the Pop Shop
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are opening up the listener mailbag to answer your burning questions - including a question about why radio is still important (and very valuable) in the streaming age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2024 • 23min
Can Anyone Top Post Malone & Morgan Wallen's 'I Had Some Help' as the 2024 Song of the Summer?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are checking in on this year's Song of the Summer race, with a little help from Gary Trust & Jason Lipshutz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 3, 2024 • 27min
Normani & Camila Cabello’s New Albums Have Us Taking a Closer Look at Life After Girl Groups
On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about carving out a solo lane after being part of a successful pop group, just like Fifth Harmony alums Camila Cabello and Normani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2024 • 41min
Paul McCartney! Tom Cruise! Prince William! Taylor Swift’s London Eras Tour Stop Dominates the News Cycle
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Swift's trio of buzzy Wembley Stadium shows, including Travis Kelce's onstage debut and a galaxy of A-listers in attendances (including Paul McCartney and Tom Cruise). Plus, there's chart news about Sabrina Carpenter scoring her first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Please Please Please" and Swift holding atop the Billboard 200 albums chart for a ninth straight week with "The Tortured Poets Department." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2024 • 38min
Katy Perry's Pop Return Is Upon Us: What Do Music Fans Want From Her in 2024?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about what Katy Perry's next era looks like, 10 years after her last Hot 100 No. 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2024 • 24min
Ariana Grande & Sabrina Carpenter Usher in the Return of Cinematic Music Videos
On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing Ariana Grande's "The Boy Is Mine" and Sabrina Carpenter's "Please Please Please," which both include famous leads and movie-worthy storylines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2024 • 29min
How Could Jennifer Lopez or The Black Keys Have Avoided Canceling Arena Tours?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about what led Jennifer Lopez and The Black Keys to call off recent arena tours and what might have prevented their cancellations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
