Pop Shop Podcast

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Jason Lipshutz returns, we talk Bruno Mars, Niall Horan and new Lady Gaga on the Must-Hear Music podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attention pop fans: get into Shura while she’s still under the radar. The rising U.K. synthpopper chatted with Billboard about her quick rise from making music in her bedroom to working with stars like Greg Kurstin and touring with inspirations like Tegan & Sara. She likens the songs on debut album "Nothing's Real" to queer love stories in the John Hughes coming-of-age tradition; in the podcast, you'll hear how she's working on turning that ambition into reality. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, it’s a special edition of the show featuring two superstar leading ladies of music: Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow! We caught up with both women, separately, via phone, to talk about their latest projects. Nicks previews her about-to-launch 24 Karat Gold Tour and the possibility of a new Fleetwood Mac album, while Crow discusses her two new albums that are in the works – including one with Nicks! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pop Shop Podcast is excited to present the second episode of a new weekly segment: the Headliner Interview. Famed producer/songwriter Butch Walker discusses collaborations with Fall Out Boy, Taylor Swift, Elle King and others, in addition to his excellent new solo album "Stay Gold." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we've got interviews with two very special guests — the fabulous Kristin Chenoweth and Bright Light Bright Light! We chatted with the Tony and Emmy Award-winning Chenoweth about her new chart-topping jazzy pop album “The Art of Elegance,” while Bright Light Bright Light (aka indie singer/songwriter Rod Thomas) dropped by to discuss his new effort, “Choreography.” Plus, we’ve got chart chat about Solange debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with her new album and more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sad13, Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis, talks about stepping back from the full-band for her solo, electronic-leaning 'Slugger' and shares what she's been listening to: Shamir, Nao, Dreezy, Jackal Onasis, Weaves, Sam Evian, Xenia Rubinos, Half Waif, Melkbelly and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arizona rockers Jimmy Eat World broke big in 2002 and have since evolved into one of America's most consistently revered bands. The quartet stopped by Billboard's New York office for a chat with staff writer Chris Payne for the inaugural episode of Pop Shop's new weekly series, the Headliner Interview. Topics include their new album "Integrity Blues," how to cultivate a devoted fan base, and performing their signature song "The Middle" with Taylor Swift. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got three, count 'em three, very special guests! Chord Overstreet, Demi Lovato and DNCE! Overstreet (of Fox TV's "Glee" fame) dropped by the office recently to chat about his autobiographical debut single, "Homeland," how he's been writing and working on his own music for the past few years, and that an EP release is in the works. We also have a joint interview with Demi Lovato and DNCE, where they talked about the possibility of new music from Lovato, and DNCE's upcoming debut full-length album, due out in November. Plus, we've got chart chat about Niall Horan's Billboard Hot 100 debut with "This Town," The Weeknd's big jump into the top 10 with "Starboy" and Shawn Mendes' second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we've got an interview with Shawn Mendes! We caught up with the singer/songwriter backstage at his intimate Grammy Museum concert to talk about his new album, "Illuminate," songwriting, his upcoming tour, and much more. Plus, we've also got oodles of chart chat, as usual! Drake is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Views, the all-star "Forever Country" single makes a smashing debut at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and The Weeknd’s new single with Daft Punk is making chart waves. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, we've got two interviews with two wildly different artists -- Backstreet Boys and Bianca Del Rio! Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys talk to us about recording new music and reflect on the staying power of the group over the last 20-plus years. Plus, Bianca Del Rio, the winner of the sixth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race," stops by to talk about her new film "Hurricane Bianca," stand-up comedy tour and the possibility of releasing a comedy album. In addition we've got chart chat about Lady Gaga's debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Perfect Illusion," Jason Aldean's new No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, and The Beatles' 32nd top 10 album with "Live at the Hollywood Bowl." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer/songwriter KT Tunstall drops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her new album, "KIN," and how she's making the most "honest" music she's ever made. She says that it was "spiritually" important for her to write this album basically totally on her own (the first time she's ever done that) and she talks about collaborating with James Bay on the album's "Two Way" (they "just had the best day" when the recorded the tune). Plus, the Pop Shop team dive into new chart achievements for Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez, forecasting where Lady Gaga's "Perfect Illusion" could end up on the Billboard Hot 100, and how Travis Scott is the latest artist to bring an Apple exclusive album to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we welcome rising star Daya, who stops by to talk about her breakthrough year and her upcoming debut full-length album, “Sit Still, Look Pretty” and more. Also in the show, Keith and Katie dive into the charts, talking about Barbra Streisand’s 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart (with “Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway”), how Nicki Minaj earns her 36th (!) top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Sia’s new single and video for “The Greatest,” and what the new era of Lady Gaga might bring, as she’ll release her new single “Perfect Illusion” on Sept. 9. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich calls in to talk about the 25th anniversary of the band’s super-successful self-titled album, which rules as the biggest selling release in the U.S. of the entire Nielsen Music era (1991-present). “I think you file that one under 'mind f---,'” says Ulrich. “There's so many inherently bizarre things about that fact, I don't even know where to begin.” Plus, Keith and Katie count down the top 10 selling albums of the Nielsen era – along with fun facts about each title. Among the artists in the top 10: a reggae legend, a country diva, a fab rock group and a beloved boy band. Do some of your favorite albums factor into the top 10? Tune in to find out! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode, we welcome Jason Derulo to talk about his colorful "Kiss the Sky" video, judging the current season of So You Think You Can Dance, performing in Dallas for the Bud Light Party Convention concert series and his new Platinum Hits collection. Plus, we've got chart chat about the new No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 (The Chainsmokers' "Closer," featuring Halsey), and how the all-star "Suicide Squad" soundtrack holds at No. 1 for a second week on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DNCE’s Joe Jonas and Cole Whittle join the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss the group’s upcoming debut full-length album, their “dare to suck” rule regarding songwriting and aspirations of recording music while riding horses. (Yes, really!) Plus, Keith and Katie chat about No. 1 soundtracks on the Billboard 200 chart – including the new “Suicide Squad” set which opened in the top slot. Plus, the Pop Shop team discuss how three acts monopolize the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, as Twenty One Pilots, The Chainsmokers and Rihanna each have their own pair singles in the region. It’s a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since January of 2009. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss Britney Spears' new video for "Make Me" -- and how some fans are displeased with the sexy clip, DJ Khaled's first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart (and why the achievement is particularly unique), and our thoughts on the report that Lady Gaga might have new music coming out in the next month. Plus, the Pop Shop team chats about the Olympics -- and if any music heard during the Games could go for the gold on the charts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices