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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 May 07, 2026

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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 Kahan and Ella Langley.

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Inside Madonna's 'Club Confessions' Dance Party: Setting the Scene of West Hollywood's Hottest Ticket Apr 27, 2026

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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 Price — the producer behind both Confessions projects — was the night's final DJ, and Madonna joined him for a surprise appearance behind the booth at the famed gay bar. Also on the pod, Keith and Katie have chart news on Olivia Rodrigo, Ella Langley and Olivia Dean, and the team also discuss the big box office earnings of the Michael Jackson biopic Michael.

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From 'Confessions II' Reveal to Sabrina Carpenter Coachella Cameo, Madonna Is Back On the Dance Floor Apr 22, 2026

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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 from the project -- on Friday and then joined Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella weekend 2 to tease their potential Confessions II collab and duet on 1989's "Like a Prayer" and 1990's "Like a Prayer."

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about all the buzz around Madonna and her new album and what we could expect next ahead of the album sequel.

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Justin Bieber Coachella Debate Rages Over One Question: Was His Set Perfectly Minimal or Not Enough? Apr 15, 2026

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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 performance, especially in comparison to other headliners.

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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 Apr 06, 2026

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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 The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrived alongside a nearly two-minute preview of the original track "Runway" from Lady Gaga and Doechii.

And last week, we got news that Olivia Rodrigo's third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, will arrive on June 12. The 13-track project will reunite Rodrigo with her longtime producer Dan Nigro and is full of "sad love songs," according to the pop singer/songwriter's interview with British Vogue.

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Taylor Swift's Epic L.A. Weekend, From iHeartRadio Music Awards to Paul McCartney's Star-Studded Concert Apr 01, 2026

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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 dominated Thursday's iHearts -- taking home seven prizes and extending her record as the winningest artist in the show's history, while also making her awards show debut with fiancé Travis Kelce -- and then popped up at the Fonda for a girls' night with the HAIM sisters on Saturday.

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Celine Dion's Rumored Paris Concerts Have Us Debating the Pros & Cons of Non-Vegas Residencies Mar 25, 2026

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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 previously reported, Harry Styles' Together, Together tour includes 30 dates at New York's Madison Square Garden starting in August, in addition to multiple dates across international venues.

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When 'KPop Demon Hunters' Speech Was Cut Short, Oscars Missed a 'Golden' Opportunity Mar 17, 2026

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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 deserved better.

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What Do Bruno Mars' & Harry Styles' New Albums Tell Us About Where Each Pop Star Is in His Career? Mar 10, 2026

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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 project.

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at Mars' The Romantic (released Feb. 27) and Styles' Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally (March 6) and where each pop star is in his respective career.

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P!nk, Mariah Carey & Shakira Could Make for One of the Poppiest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Classes Yet Mar 04, 2026

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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 year, all angling to be inducted this fall, including P!nk, Mariah Carey, Shakira and New Edition. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the just-announced contenders and where our colleague Andrew Unterberger is placing each nominee's voting odds heading into the Class of 2026 reveal.

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