

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.
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Mar 22, 2016 • 45min
Talking TLC With Chilli, Plus Our Favorite Girl Groups, Rihanna's Double No. 1s & More
On our latest episode, we chat with Chilli from the legendary girl group TLC all about her collaboration with Beachbody on a dance workout and new song "Body" and get an update on TLC's next album. Plus, Keith and Katie run through their favorite girl groups of all time, the top 10 biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits ever by girl groups (No. 1 might surprise you), and how Rihanna doubles up at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 albums and Billboard Hot 100 songs charts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Mar 16, 2016 • 43min
Alex Newell Interview, Plus: Chart Chatter About Kendrick Lamar & More!
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we chat with singer Alex Newell about his new EP “Power” and touring with Adam Lambert. Plus, the Pop Shop team discuss Ariana Grande’s guest turn on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” how Kendrick Lamar scored his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in less than a year with his new “Untitled Unmastered,” Mike Posner’s rise to the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “I Took a Pill In Ibiza,” Meghan Trainor’s big debut with “No” and Zendaya’s return to the chart with “Something New.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Mar 7, 2016 • 44min
RuPaul Interview, Big Chart Debuts for Kelly Clarkson & The 1975
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we chat with superstar diva RuPaul! The glamazon entertainer talks about his new album Butch Queen, the eighth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (which premieres on March 7), his new game show “Gay for Play” (it bows in April) and the return of RuPaul’s Drag Con — the convention for all things drag. In addition, we dive into the big debuts on the Billboard Hot 100 from Kelly Clarkson and Fifth Harmony, and discuss the high arrivals on the Billboard 200 albums chart from The 1975 and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Mar 1, 2016 • 46min
Rachel Platten & Max Interviews, Oscars Recap, Adele's Historic No. 1 Reign
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome both Rachel Platten and MAX to the show! Platten talks about her just-launched first headlining tour and her incredible breakthrough year courtesy of the smash single “Fight Song,” while MAX chats about his new mohawk-enhanced video for “Holla” and his amazing story of working with Madonna on a Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign. In addition, Keith and Katie chat about the Academy Awards, how Adele’s "25" spends a staggering 10th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (and why that’s historic) and how Kelly Clarkson’s “Piece by Piece” is heading for a big debut on the Billboard Hot 100 after her tearful performance on "American Idol." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Feb 23, 2016 • 41min
Troye Sivan Interview, Academy Awards Preview, Favorite Oscar Performances
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome pop singer/songwriter Troye Sivan to the show! He talks about his hit single "Youth," his current tour, his hopes of writing with Taylor Swift and Lorde, and much more. Plus, the Pop Shop Podcast team previews the 2016 Academy Awards and discuss who they think will win the best original song trophy, and review some of their favorite Oscar performances of the past. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Feb 18, 2016 • 50min
Camila Cabello Interview, Grammy Wrap-Up, Future’s New No. 1
On the latest episode, we welcome pop star Camila Cabello of Fifth Harmony! The singer stopped by the Pop Shop to chat about her top 10-charting Pop Songs hit “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (which she co-wrote and performed with Shawn Mendes), cheering on her friend Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards, and gives us an update on the next Fifth Harmony album. Also on the show, Keith and Katie recap their experience covering the Grammy Awards and answer burning questions about the Grammys from Pop Shop listeners! All that, plus chatter about Future's third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 and how Justin Bieber retakes the No. 1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Feb 10, 2016 • 44min
Grammy Awards Preview With Josh Groban, Super Bowl Recap, Zayn and Rihanna at No. 1
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we preview the 2016 Grammy Awards with our very special guest -- and current Grammy Award nominee -- Josh Groban! The superstar talks about his Grammy nom (for best traditional pop vocal album, for "Stages"), his upcoming tour with Sarah McLachlan and how he'll be hitting the Broadway stage later this year. Plus, Keith and Katie make their predictions for the big four categories at the Grammy Awards and which performances they are looking forward to on the show. In addition, they discuss Beyonce's new single "Formation," the Super Bowl halftime spectacular with Coldplay, Beyonce and Bruno Mars, and new No. 1s for Zayn Malik and Rihanna. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Feb 2, 2016 • 48min
Nathan Sykes Talks New Music, Rihanna & Justin Bieber's Big Chart News
Nathan Sykes of The Wanted talks about his upcoming solo debut album, what it's like to transition from a group to a solo career and his new single “Over and Over Again” (with Ariana Grande). Plus: Keith and Katie chat about Rihanna’s big week on the charts (her "Anti" album and “Work” single arrive on multiple tallies), how Justin Bieber replaces himself at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, our experience attending the "Grease: Live!" dress rehearsal, and hanging out at Miguel’s The Wildheart Motel art installation/performance. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jan 27, 2016 • 39min
JoJo Talks New Album, Justin Bieber Rules Top Two on Hot 100
Pop singer JoJo discusses her upcoming full-length album (her first in a decade), her emotional video for "Save My Soul," her awesome Twitter relationship with fans and a possible duet with Tori Kelly. Plus, Keith and Katie discuss Panic! at the Disco's first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, how Justin Bieber has taken over the top two positions on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, and Katie's experience at the opening night of Jennifer Lopez's All I Have residency show in Las Vegas. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Jan 20, 2016 • 41min
Olivia Newton-John Interview, Oscar Noms Talk, Favorite Movie Musicals
On a special movies-and-musicals edition of the Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome Olivia Newton-John to the show! She discusses her concert residency show in Las Vegas, the enduring popularity of “Grease,” her thoughts on Fox TV’s upcoming live staging of the musical (and if she was invited to participate in the production) and much more. Plus: Keith and Katie chat about the 88th Academy Awards nominations, who got left out of the Oscar party and their favorite movie musicals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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