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Coming Around Again: 'The Sopranos' Finale Turns 10 Jun 08, 2017

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This week, we celebrate the tenth anniversary of one of the most famous TV episodes of the 21st century: "Made in America," the 2007 series finale of The Sopranos, which turns 10 this Saturday (June 10). Kyle McGovern, editor of Mic's Hype culture section, comes by to discuss the classic use of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'"-- and also debate whether any other similar song could've possibly served the scene as well, evaluating potential candidates from Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Meat Loaf and many more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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New Kids on the Block Reveal 'Dream' New Edition Tour; Plus, One Love Manchester News, More Jun 06, 2017

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Our guests on this week's show are New Kids on the Block! We chatted with four-fifths of the veteran boy band (you were missed, Donnie!) as they kicked off their Total Package Tour with Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul. We talked all about their latest all-star lineup, the best and worst parts of being on the road, and what it's like to play new songs from their Thankful EP on the tour. (Read more about their tour here and listen to the interview below.) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Coming Around Again: The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' Jun 01, 2017

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Joe Lynch of Billboard stops by the podcast to talk about the constantly shifting legacy of The Beatles' era-defining 1967 masterpiece, and to share some picks for the best little moments on the album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Charlie Puth Takes Us Inside His Home Studio; Plus, the Most Unlikely Songs of the Summer May 30, 2017

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On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we go on location with Charlie Puth inside his home studio! We sat down with the singer/songwriter to talk about his new Instagram-inspired single "Attention," and he walked his through some of the recording process of the tune -- including playing some of the more than 250 isolated tracks that make up the song. Plus, the Pop Shop team dives into a special segment devoted to some of the most unlikely songs of the summer -- from John Denver's "Annie's Song" to Clay Aiken's "This Is the Night." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Coming Around Again: The Super-1997 'Batman & Robin' Soundtrack Turns 20 May 25, 2017

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Kevin Rutherford, Billboard's rock charts manager, joins Coming Around Again this week to share his 'Batman & Robin'-related memories and discuss what a weird and sporadically wonderful set the film's soundtrack was. We also discuss the Smashing Pumpkins' mid-'90s chart dominance, recall Jewel's oft-forgotten roots in angsty alt-rock, and swap our favorite scenes from 'Batman & Robin,' which has (sort of) held up decades later as a camp classic. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Billboard Music Awards Recap With Vanessa Hudgens & Julia Michaels; Plus Harry Styles’ No. 1 Debut May 24, 2017

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We recap the 2017 Billboard Music Awards and welcome two special guests: the show’s co-host, Vanessa Hudgens, and one of its performers, Julia Michaels! We spoke with the ladies (separately) on the day before the May 21 show backstage inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where the big show went down. Plus, we dive into chart news about Harry Styles’ No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and Miley Cyrus’ latest top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Malibu.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Selena Gomez, Linkin Park, Camila Cabello & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast May 22, 2017

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Billboard staffers discuss Selena Gomez's "Bad Liar," Camila Cabello's "Crying In the Club," Liam Payne's "Strip That Down" ft. Quavo, Linkin Park's 'One More Light' album and Local Natives' "The Only Heirs." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Coming Around Again: Foo Fighters' 'The Colour and the Shape' and Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On' May 19, 2017

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This week, Chris DeVille of Stereogum joins Coming Around Again to talk about the Foo Fighters' near-classic 1997 sophomore album, 'The Colour and the Shape,' which turns 20 this Saturday (May 20). Then, culture writer Mickey Rapkin calls in to discuss his excellent Billboard oral history of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On," before Celine performs the classic at the Billboard Music Awards this Sunday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Imagine Dragons Talk Finding Their ‘Identity’ on New Album; Plus Billboard Music Awards Preview May 17, 2017

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Imagine Dragons is the special guest on a special Billboard Music Awards preview edition of Pop Shop Podcast. The band — which is nominated for a 2017 Billboard Music Award and will be performing at the May 21 show — stopped by the show to talk about their new album “Evolve” and how they found their “identity” on the new effort. In addition to the chat with Imagine Dragons, the Pop Shop team discusses news about Katy Perry’s upcoming album and tour, Camila Cabello’s new music and new No. 1s on both the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Miley Cyrus' 'Malibu,' Harry Styles' Debut & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast May 12, 2017

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Billboard staffers and John Norris discuss Miley Cyrus' new direction on "Malibu," Harry Styles' rock-influenced solo debut and (Sandy) Alex G's "Proud." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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