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Coming Around Again: Kanye West's 'Graduation' vs. 50 Cent's 'Curtis' Sep 15, 2017

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This week on 'Coming Around Again,' we're flashing back 10 years to Sept. 11, 2007, when hip-hop hosted the heavyweight bout of the year, between superstar rappers 50 Cent and Kanye West. Along with Billboard Hip-Hop Editor Carl Lamarre, we share our memories of the sales battle, discuss how the 'Curtis' and 'Graduation' albums hold up, and theorize about which two rappers could have a similarly captivating sales showdown in 2017. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Kelly Clarkson, iLoveMakonnen & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast Sep 14, 2017

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Billboard staffers discuss Taylor Swift's "…Ready for It," Sam Smith's "Too Good at Goodbyes," Kelly Clarkson's "Love So Soft," ILoveMakonnen's "Love" ft. Rae Sremmurd, St. Vincent's "Los Ageless," Tove Lo's "Disco Tits," and Demi Lovato's "You Don't Do It For Me Anymore." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Jack Johnson Talks New Album, His Trump-Inspired Single & Wanting to Make Music That’s ‘Somebody’s Favorite Record’ Sep 13, 2017

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On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome our special guest, singer/songwriter Jack Johnson! The chart-topping star chats about his new album "All the Light Above It Too," how the set got its start on a boat in the North Atlantic Ocean, why he wrote the Donald Trump-inspired single “My Mind Is For Sale,” and how he remains incredibly humble about his success. Plus, we've got chart news about Taylor Swift, LCD Soundsystem and Thomas Rhett, and we dive into the bevy of new tunes released by the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Sam Smith and U2. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Coming Around Again: Jay Kay of Jamiroquai Talks 'Virtual Insanity' Sep 08, 2017

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This week, Coming Around Again welcomes a special guest in Jay Kay, frontman of English jazz-funk greats Jamiroquai. Jay comes on to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards -- the year Jamiroquai won four awards (including Video of the Year) for their classic "Virtual Insanity" clip -- discussing his memories of the VMAs, and of making the band's most famous music video. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Justin Tranter & Leland on Writing for Selena Gomez and How She's Not 'Afraid to Push Boundaries' Sep 06, 2017

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We’ve got a special edition of the podcast dedicated entirely to a lengthy interview with hit songwriters Justin Tranter and Leland. You know them from their work with Selena Gomez, Troye Sivan, Justin Bieber, Daya, Imagine Dragons and more. On the show, the guys talk about their latest efforts with Gomez and also dive into a wide range of topics – including how Tranter reconnected with his old friend Lady Gaga to write some new (as yet) unreleased tunes, and who they want to work with next (Cher! The Killers!). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Coming Around Again Podcast: Michael Jackson's 'Bad' Sep 01, 2017

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This week, Gary Trust and Trevor Anderson of Billboard's Chart Beat podcast stop by Coming Around Again to talk about 'Bad,' Michael Jackson's 1987 blockbuster LP, and the first album to ever notch five No. 1 singles on the Hot 100. They discuss the unusual circumstances that led to MJ's third-most-beloved album making such history, and debate the album's highlights and low points. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Fifth Harmony on Gaining Respect, Proving Themselves & Loving Their New Album Aug 30, 2017

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Fifth Harmony joins the show to talk about their new album, gaining respect and proving themselves, loving their new music, and of course, their performance on the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. Plus, the Pop Shop team discusses news about Taylor Swift’s new single “Look What You Made Me Do,” how “Despacito” hits a record-tying 16th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and how Brand New notches its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with “Science Fiction.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Aly & AJ, Jamila Woods & More: Must-Hear Music Aug 25, 2017

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Billboard staffers discuss Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do," Justin Bieber & BloodPop's "Friends," Dave East ft. French Montana's "Maneuver," Aly & AJ's "Take Me Out," Jamila Woods ft. Chance the Rapper's "LSD," J Roddy Walston's "You Know Me Better," and Syd's "Bad Dreams/No Looking Back." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Darren Criss Talks Elsie Fest’s ‘Pop Culture Cabaret,’ Promises Surprise Duet at Show Aug 23, 2017

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Darren Criss joins the Pop Shop Podcast to chat about the third annual Elsie Fest music festival, how the show is a "pop culture cabaret," how he aims to sing a surprise duet at the shindig, and his ultimate hope of booking rock gods to perform at future Elsie Fests. Plus, founding Pop Shopper Jason Lipshutz returns to co-host the show and chat about the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift's latest moves and if "Despacito" can become the all-time longest running No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Coming Around Again: New Order's 'Substance' Aug 18, 2017

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Music writer Alfred Soto joins Coming Around Again this week to talk about the 30th anniversary of New Order's singles collection 'Substance.' We discuss why the set survives as far more that just a hits compilation, and the subtle ways that New Order's brilliance has long gone underappreciated -- until recently, anyway. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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