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Alessia Cara on Staying ‘Authentic’ and Knowing When to Say Yes, Plus Chart Chat About Metallica & Fifth Harmony Nov 30, 2016

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Singer/songwriter Alessia Cara drops in to talk about her breakthrough year, knowing when to say yes to career opportunities, and how she's stayed "authentic," and her latest hit single "Scars to Your Beautiful." In addition to our chat with Cara, we've got chart chat about a rockin' new No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart from Metallica, how The Weeknd should bow at No. 1 with his new "Starboy" set, and Billboard Hot 100 news about Fifth Harmony and one of its members, Camilla Cabello! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Sarah McLachlan Discusses Her New Holiday Album "Wonderland," Plus Chart Chat About Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj Nov 23, 2016

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Sarah McLachlan joins us on the latest show to discuss her new holiday album, “Wonderland!” The three-time Grammy Award-winner called in to talk about the set and how the Christmas season is her “favorite time of year.” Plus, we’ve got chart chat about a new No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart from A Tribe Called Quest, and could “Side to Side” become the first No. 1 for both Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj on the Billboard Hot 100? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Dawn Richard: Headliner Interview Nov 17, 2016

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Chris Payne sits down with former Danity Kane member and current futuristic pop purveyor Dawn Richard, who now releases music under the moniker D∆WN. She discussed her new album "Redemption," and how discussions on race, gender and more can be held through art in today's post-Trump world. “Use your art to say how you feel, she says. "You never know who you touch when you do it.” Listen up and get creative. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Sting On His New 'Rock and Roll' Album '57th & 9th,' Plus Chart Chat About Rae Sremmurd's First No. 1 Nov 16, 2016

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Sting is our very special guest on the latest show, as the superstar discusses his new album “57th & 9th” – his first pop/rock album in more than a decade. Plus, we’ve got chart chat about a new No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100: Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles,” a new No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 from Bon Jovi, and how a certain “FLOTUS” debuts on the charts (but likely not the one you’re thinking of). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Against the Current: Headliner Interview Nov 10, 2016

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Pop-rockers Against the Current are proof that uploading some awesome songs to YouTube can have you headlining an international tour within a couple years. Members Chrissy Costanza, Dan Gow and Will Ferri stopped by Billboard's New York office and explained to host Chris Payne exactly what it's like when you suddenly become a celebrity within your high school. Still in their early 20s, they've got good heads on their shoulders and they're about to take their 2016 debut album "In Our Bones" on a headlining tour. Listen up and get inspired. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Sabrina Carpenter on Her Musical 'EVOLution,' Plus 'Mannequin Challenge' Chart Chat & More Nov 08, 2016

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Sabrina Carpenter visited the Billboard office last month, just before the release of her sophomore album EVOLution. We talked all about her favorite tracks on the album, how it represents a real growth for her and her music and what she was most looking forward on her debut headlining tour, which is happening right now and wraps up next month. Plus: Stick around for chart chat about the #MannequinChallenge meme and The Chainsmokers' 12th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Darren Criss on the ‘Human Struggle’ & ‘Heartbreak’ of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ Nov 08, 2016

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On this special installment of the show, we've got an interview with a favorite of the Pop Shop — Darren Criss! The singer/actor (and Emmy Award-nominated songwriter) returns to the podcast to talk about his role in the musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," which is playing through Nov. 27 the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Matthew Koma: Headliner Interview Nov 04, 2016

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You've definitely heard the work of producer/DJ Matthew Koma before. He co-wrote Zedd's hit "Clarity," and has collaborated with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Britney Spears, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tiesto, the Knocks and many more. In this week's Headliner Interview, Koma takes us behind the scenes of working with these stars and previews the excellent new solo material he's working on. The first track -- "Kisses Back" -- drops today (Nov. 4)! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie on Possibility of Visual Album & Hope of a 'Stranger Things' Cameo, Plus Lady Gaga Chart Chat Nov 01, 2016

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Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie joins the Pop Shop Podcast gang to talk about the act's new video for "L.A. Devotee," how he'd "love" to be a guest star on "Stranger Things," and that it would be "phenomenal" to base a movie around songs that he's written. Plus, we've got chart chat on Lady Gaga's new No. 1 album "Joanne," Drake's pair of new top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and the continuing climb of Ariana Grande's "Side to Side." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Bette Midler Reflects on 'Divine' Debut Album & Enduring Appeal of 'Hocus Pocus' Oct 26, 2016

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We've got an interview with the one and only Bette Midler! The Divine Miss M chats about the new reissue of her debut album, working on "The Voice" this past month with Blake Shelton, her upcoming return to Broadway in "Hello, Dolly!" and of course -- with Halloween around the corner -- we had to ask about the enduring appeal of her movie "Hocus Pocus." Plus, we've got chart chat about Kings of Leon's first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, Maroon 5's new top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, how Lady Gaga is aiming for her fourth No. 1 album and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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