Why James Blunt 'Had to Get Over' Chasing a Hit; Plus Nicki Minaj Makes Chart History

On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, James Blunt stops by to talk about his new album “The Afterlove,” working with Ed Sheeran and Ryan Tedder on the project, and how he felt a new “confidence” going into the album. Plus, we’ve got news on Drake’s “More Life” album, the blockbuster debut of the “Beauty and the Beast” musical film, how Nicki Minaj sets a new record on the Billboard Hot 100, and a fun chart stat of the week about a beauty queen-turned-chart topping pop star. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices