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Pop Shop Podcast
by 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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Miley Cyrus Makes Her Live Return, But Did She Persuade Hollywood Bowl-Goers With Her Show?
Starting with her very first episode of Hannah Montana back in 2006, Miley Cyrus became an almost-instant household name. In the two decades since, she's had a chameleonic career that slithers between genres and wins over new audiences along the way -- especially with her biggest hit yet, 2023's...
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Taylor Swift, Meet The Beatles: How This Duo Tells the Story of Now & Then on the Billboard Charts
This week, Taylor Swift and The Beatles are meeting up on the Billboard charts in more ways than one. First, both appear in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 albums chart, with Swift's The Life of a Showgirl spending its 14th week at No. 1 and The Beatles' deluxe edition of Rubber Soul arriving at...
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Troye Sivan, Leland & Tyde Levi Talk Troye's 'Chaotic' New Album, Getting Madonna's Approval for 'Party'
After a painstaking pursuit of what he calls “perfect pop” on his euphoric 2023 album Something to Give Each Other, Troye Sivan could have easily stuck around the dancefloor for his next project. After all, Something was somewhat of a breakthrough for Sivan, 31, bringing him his first three…
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Inside the 2026 VMAs, Where Madonna Returns to Her Stage, George Michael Gets His Flowers & GENER8TION Stuns
Madonna's relationship with the MTV Video Music Awards started on its very first telecast, back in 1984, when she writhed around on the stage in a fluffy white wedding dress while performing "Like a Virgin." On Sunday night, the Queen of Pop returned to her rightful stage to open the 2026 VMAs…
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Ella Langley Claims the Hot 100 Crown -- But Could Mariah Carey Take It Right Back This Holiday Season?
While Ella Langley is now the proud owner of the all-time Billboard Hot 100 record, thanks to “Choosin’ Texas” hitting 23 weeks atop the flagship songs chart this week, her biggest competition is waiting in the wings to potentially reclaim the crown later this year. On the new Billboard Pop Shop...
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After Oasis Documentary Revives 'Live '25' Tour Madness, Gallagher Brothers Will Reunite All Over Again Next Year
Oasis fans went from 15 years of musical silence from the British rock band to a stadium tour in 2025, an IMAX documentary in 2026, and now more stadium dates across the world in 2027. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about all the latest news around the Gallagher...
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Sabrina Carpenter & Bad Bunny Are Both First-Time Emmy Winners: Could EGOT Be Next?
Over the weekend, Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny both picked up their first Emmy Awards — Carpenter as a producer and performer on Disney+’s The Muppet Show special and Benito as a producer and performer at his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. And these multi-talented pop stars are just getting...
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Did Dolly Parton Make Pop Music? Yes, But She Preferred to Call It ‘Dolly Parton Music’
While there’s no question Dolly Parton was popular, she had no intention of “going pop” throughout her 60-plus-year career. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about the relationship Parton — who died on Aug. 25 at age 80 — had with pop music, from her crossover hits...
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Madonna Comes Full-Circle as the Leading Nominee at 2026 MTV VMAs
From performing onstage at the very first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984 to being the leading nominee at the 2026 show, Madonna's history with the VMAs runs deep. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how the M in MTV should probably stand for Madonna at this…
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Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of fans got this experience at events across the globe, with Chappell Roan popping out with Noah Kahan at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for her song "California"; Cynthia Erivo reuniting with her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande at the O2 Arena in London; and Kristen...
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With Sophia Stepping Back From KATSEYE, Will the Global Girl Group Remain a Quartet?
On Friday, it was announced that Sophia would be taking a step back from KATSEYE to prioritize her “mental health and wellness,” following a similar announcement from her groupmate Manon back in February. Now the six-person global girl group is down to a quartet — and it’s unclear when either...
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BTS Grammy Decision Sparks Debate About New Asian Pop Category, But Who Wins & Who Loses?
Without even mentioning it by name, BTS sparked a major debate about the new best Asian pop music performance category at the 2027 Grammys with their bombshell decision last week not to submit music from their latest album, ARIRANG, at next year's awards show. On the new Billboard Pop Shop…
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Lollapalooza, Daisy Chain Fields & Ocean Way: 2026 Summer Festival Season Is Just Heating Up
With Lollapalooza, Daisy Chain Fields and the new Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica, Calif. all on the horizon, Pop Shop hosts Katie and Keith are talking about each of the fests, breaking down the performers (including Charli xcx, Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean and so many more) and deciding that...
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Did Shakira, BTS, Madonna & Justin Bieber Achieve Their Goals at First World Cup Final Halftime Show?
How could four superstar music headliners -- Shakira, BTS, Madonna and Justin Bieber -- possibly all fit into an 11-minute performance? We found out Sunday during the first-ever World Cup Final halftime show, and on the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast we're talking all about what worked, and what...
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Suki Waterhouse on Feeling ‘Wiser & Also Sillier Than Ever’ on ‘Loveland’ Album, How Opening for Taylor Swift Will Impact Her Next Tour
Suki Waterhouse joins the Pop Shop to chat about her first album in nearly two years, “Loveland,” and how the record was inspired by the “huge shift” of motherhood (she’s a new mom!) and how she finds her self in a “very joyful, delicate, interesting time" in her life. Plus, hosts Keith and Katie...
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Taylor Swift's Wedding Doubles as a Once-in-a-Lifetime Concert From Paul McCartney & Stevie Nicks
When Taylor Swift curates a concert, it's legends only. While Swift's July 3 nuptials to Travis Kelce have been pretty successfully kept under wraps -- including any photos of the bride and groom on their wedding day -- a couple of musical details have crept out, including that Stevie Nicks...
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Lauryn Hill's Joyful, Joyful Celebration & More Lessons From the 2026 BET Awards
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing the overwhelmingly positive response to Sunday's 2026 BET Awards and what other awards shows might be able to learn from it. The biggest takeaway seems to be the welcome return of Lauryn Hill, who enthusiastically enjoyed...
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Could ‘Toy Story 5’ Soundtrack Gallop to a Big Billboard 200 Debut, With Some Help From Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift‘s back-to-back weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her Toy Story 5 song “I Knew It, I Knew You” got us thinking: Could the Disney/Pixar film’s soundtrack album also find success on our charts? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss just how high the Toy...
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Inside 2026 World Cup: How Katy Perry, LISA, Anitta & More Pop Stars Turned the Soccer Field Into Their Stage
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie tells Keith (and listeners!) about what it was like to be inside the 2026 World Cup stadium for the opening ceremony -- starring Katy Perry, LISA, Anitta, Rema, Tyla and Future, as well as national anthem performances from Dan + Shay and Purahei Soul....
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Taylor Swift Surprises 'Toy Story 5' Premiere With Rare Performance & We Were Inside to Tell the Full Story
At the "Toy Story 5" world premiere in Hollywood, Taylor Swift treated the audience to a surprise two-song performance and we were among the lucky few inside the Dolby Theatre. On the latest Pop Shop, Katie shares what it was like to be in the room where it happened, plus a spoiler-free take on…
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Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' Song Will Bring Pop Superstar Back to Country & To Movie Music
Taylor Swift confirmed Monday (June 1) that she will release the new song "I Knew It, I Knew You" from Toy Story 5 this Friday -- and the news also marks Swift's return to country. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing everything we know about the song so far, and…
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Can Drake's New Chart Records Ever Be Beat & Who Else Could Put Up These Numbers?
Drake flooded the zone when he released three new albums -- ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR -- all on May 15, and now he's reaping the chart rewards, debuting in the top three slots on the Billboard 200 albums chart and landing 42 new songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the first…
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How Can BTS, Madonna & Shakira All Squeeze Into an 11-Minute World Cup Halftime Show?
Madonna only had "4 Minutes" to save the world, and now the Queen of Pop, Shakira and BTS only have 11 minutes to stage the first-ever World Cup halftime show. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how the three superstar acts might share their time during the…
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Linda Perry Talks 'Let It Die Here' Documentary & Album, Plus 4 Non Blondes' 'What's Up?' Viral Moment: 'You Can't Buy That Kind of Marketing'
Between her time as the frontwoman for 4 Non Blondes, her legendary songwriting catalog (for Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys and more), her own solo career, and her outspoken activism, Linda Perry has already lived countless lives in the public eye. But the new documentary…
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Josh Groban Talks Channeling Movie Magic for 'Cinematic,' His 'Emotionally Personal' New Album That Features the 'Epic' Jennifer Hudson & His Own Dad
Josh Groban joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about his new album "Cinematic," where the chart-topper pays tribute to music from the silver screen, including "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "Moon River" and "As Time Goes By." Plus, hosts Katie and Keith discuss chart news from Noah...
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Inside Madonna's 'Club Confessions' Dance Party: Setting the Scene of West Hollywood's Hottest Ticket
The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast takes you inside Madonna's invite-only star-studded Club Confessions event at The Abbey in West Hollywood, Calif. The Queen of Pop previewed unheard tracks from Confessions II, the July 3 sequel to her 2005 classic dance album Confessions on a Dance Floor. Stuart...
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From 'Confessions II' Reveal to Sabrina Carpenter Coachella Cameo, Madonna Is Back On the Dance Floor
It's been less than a week since Madonna announced Confessions II, the sequel to her 2005 electro-pop dance classic Confessions On a Dance Floor. But so much has happened in the days since. After she announced the album's July 3 release date, Madonna released "I Feel So Free" -- the first song…
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Justin Bieber Coachella Debate Rages Over One Question: Was His Set Perfectly Minimal or Not Enough?
Justin Bieber‘s Saturday night headlining set at Coachella might be getting mixed reviews across social media at the moment, but one thing is for sure: People are definitely talking about it. On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith talk about the active discourse around JB's Saturday night...
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Lady Gaga & Doechii Hit the 'Runway,' Sabrina Carpenter Gives a 'House Tour' & Olivia Rodrigo Enters Her 'Sad' Girl Era: This Week in Pop
Some of the biggest women in pop music are making some big moves this week. On Monday alone, we got a new music video for Sabrina Carpenter's "House Tour," the latest single from Man's Best Friend, co-starring Margaret Qualley (who also co-directed) and Madelyn Cline. Then, the final trailer for...
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Taylor Swift's Epic L.A. Weekend, From iHeartRadio Music Awards to Paul McCartney's Star-Studded Concert
Taylor Swift was at two of the biggest events in Los Angeles last week: the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday and the second of two Paul McCartney underplay concerts at the Fonda Theater on Saturday. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how Swift…
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Celine Dion's Rumored Paris Concerts Have Us Debating the Pros & Cons of Non-Vegas Residencies
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about Celine Dion's rumored residency coming to Paris this fall, after French-Canadian publication La Presse reported that Dion is locked in to perform two concerts a week in September and October at La Défense Arena. Also, as we...
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When 'KPop Demon Hunters' Speech Was Cut Short, Oscars Missed a 'Golden' Opportunity
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing the moment when the songwriting team behind "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters had their speech abruptly played off at Sunday's 2026 Oscars. With the win making history as the first K-pop song to take home an Oscar, the moment...
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What Do Bruno Mars' & Harry Styles' New Albums Tell Us About Where Each Pop Star Is in His Career?
Bruno Mars released his debut album in 2010, while Harry Styles and his One Direction bandmates dropped theirs in 2011. In the decade and a half since, these two have skyrocketed to superstardom in their own ways -- and then in the past two weeks, they each blessed pop fans with a brand-new...
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P!nk, Mariah Carey & Shakira Could Make for One of the Poppiest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Classes Yet
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has become more and more open-minded over the years, inducting superstars from the worlds of pop (Madonna), hip-hop (Jay-Z) and beyond, and helping to evolve how "rock & roll" is even defined. So it's no surprise that we have some of the poppiest nominees yet this…
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Mumford & Sons on Getting Back Into the Ring With 'Prizefighter,' Album's 'Fairy Godmother' Gracie Abrams & Why A.I. Can't Make Their Music
When it comes to Mumford & Sons’ new Prizefighter album, “I think this is the best music we’ve ever made,” Marcus Mumford declares to the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast. “I love it more than anything we’ve ever done.” Prizefighter is the band’s sixth full-length studio effort and comes less than a…
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The 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Discussion Has Already Kicked Off: Could BTS, Taylor Swift or Post Malone Be Up Next?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at the Billboard.com reader poll that went live last week asking who should headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show, Right now, BTS is leading by a landslide, with more than 85% of the vote. It would make sense…
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Bad Bunny Gets a Little Help From His Friends Lady Gaga & Ricky Martin at Inclusive Super Bowl Halftime Show
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about all the choices Bad Bunny made for his halftime spectacle, from the cinematography to the social messaging to the famous faces that joined him on the Levi's Stadium field, including special guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin....
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2026 Grammys Share the Love Among Pop Winners Lola Young, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish & More
There was a lot of pop love to go around at Sunday's 2026 Grammy Awards, where four different artists won in the Big Four categories and the pop categories shared the wealth. Katie and Keith discuss the winners and chat about the performances on the show. Plus, there's chart news on Megadeth...
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It's Their Moment: Lady Gaga, 'Golden,' Sabrina Carpenter & More 2026 Grammy Pop Predictions
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at five pop categories at Sunday night's Grammy Awards: best pop solo performance, best pop duo/group performance, best pop vocal album, best dance pop recording, and best traditional pop album. Who do we think will…
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From 'Harry's House' to Harry's 'Disco': Harry Styles Is Back With a New Song & Album to Answer Our Pop Prayers
Harry Styles is read to "Kiss All the Time (and "Disco, Occasionally") with the release of his fourth studio album, announced last week -- and we're hoping he's also ready to answer all our pop prayers. Katie and Keith are talking about the March 6 album and its lead single "Aperture," arriving...
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What Do Golden Globe Music Wins for 'KPop Demon Hunters' & 'Sinners' Tell Us About the Oscar Race?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are looking ahead to this month's Oscar nominations after a "Golden" night for the KPop crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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RIP MTV? Not So Fast: Sorting Through the Online Memorial to Something That Died Decades Ago
If you've been online this past week, you've likely seen countless headlines and social posts paying tribute to the "end of MTV." But what exactly is ending? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're sorting through all the memorials to discuss the real story, which is that MTV shuttered the...
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What Holiday Films Have the Best Christmas Music Moments?
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast — and near the eve of Christmas — hosts Katie and Keith are talking through a selection of unforgettable movies, and moments, featuring holiday music – including White Christmas (1954), Home Alone (1990), Elf (2003), Love Actually (2003) and Mean Girls...
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What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? Diana Ross, Mariah Carey & Lainey Wilson Lead Bedazzled NYE TV Lineups
Katie and Keith talk through two of the major New Year's Eve TV events broadcasting before the clock strikes 2026: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest, headlined by Diana Ross in New York's Times Square, and New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, which will be headlined by...
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A Very Diva Christmas! Diving Into New Holiday Songs From Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kylie Minogue & More
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie and Keith are chatting about six brand-new Christmas songs from Christina Aguilera, Cher, Jonas Brothers featuring Kenny G, Kylie Minogue, Penatonix and Frank Sinatra and Gwen Stefani. Also on the show, we've got chart news on Taylor Swift, Wham!…
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Pentatonix Talk 'Christmas in the City' Album & Gift of a New Frank Sinatra Vocal: 'They Blessed Us With His Voice'
Pentatonix's Kirstin Maldonado and Matt Sallee pop by the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about the group's new album "Christmas In the City," their current holiday tour, and all things merry and bright. Plus, we've got chart news on Stray Kids, Aerosmith and the "Wicked: For Good" soundtrack....
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Kevin Jonas Talks ‘Bucket-List’ Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie & (Finally!) Making His Solo Debut With ‘Changing’: ‘I Feel Like I’ve Lived This Song’
Kevin Jonas, the eldest Jonas Brother, just put out his solo debut single “Changing” last week, and we talked to him all about why now was the right time for his own music, how he found the perfect song, and whether there will be more solo Kevin music on the horizon. Plus, in addition to their...
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Justice for Thanksgiving! Before We Ski Into December, We Have Your 2025 Turkey Day Entertainment & Playlist
Mariah Carey might say "It's time" for Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving? We're chatting all about this year's slate of major music entertainment that will happen on Thanksgiving Day on television, along with a smattering of Katie's favorite Thanksgiving songs. Plus, we've got chart news on...
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Why Is 'Golden' From 'KPop Demon Hunters' Up for Song of the Year But Not Record? Chatting Through 2026 Grammy Nominations
On this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting through the 2026 Grammy nominations, starting with the Big Four categories (album, record and song of the year, plus best new artist), and continuing with our pop-focused musings down the list. Question No. 1: Why is "Golden"…
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It's Almost Time for 2026 Grammy Nominations & It's Definitely Time for Christmas, According to Mariah Carey
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Brandi Carlile, Doechii, Nicole Scherzinger and more are set to unveil the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards during a livestream on the Recording Academy's YouTube page that begins at 11 a.m. ET on Friday morning. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie…
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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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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...
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