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With the big No. 1 arrival of the late Pop Smoke’s album Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon on the Billboard 200 chart, and with Juice WRLD’s own posthumous release Legends Never Die likely to make a splash high on the tally next week, it’s clear that both albums are resonating with fans in big way. On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), the team takes a closer look at these two albums, why the two posthumous projects have connected with fans and dive into a discussion about the complications and concerns involved with releasing albums by artists who are no longer with us. In addition, Pop Shop hosts Jason and Keith chat about big chart news from the world of Broadway, as the Hamilton: An American Musical cast album surges to No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The p...

With the big No. 1 arrival of the late Pop Smoke’s album Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon on the Billboard 200 chart, and with Juice WRLD’s own posthumous release Legends Never Die likely to make a splash high on the tally next week, it’s clear that both albums are resonating with fans in big way. On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), the team takes a closer look at these two albums, why the two posthumous projects have connected with fans and dive into a discussion about the complications and concerns involved with releasing albums by artists who are no longer with us. In addition, Pop Shop hosts Jason and Keith chat about big chart news from the world of Broadway, as the Hamilton: An American Musical cast album surges to No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The p...

With the big No. 1 arrival of the late Pop Smoke’s album Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon on the Billboard 200 chart, and with Juice WRLD’s own posthumous release Legends Never Die likely to make a splash high on the tally next week, it’s clear that both albums are resonating with fans in big way. On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), the team takes a closer look at these two albums, why the two posthumous projects have connected with fans and dive into a discussion about the complications and concerns involved with releasing albums by artists who are no longer with us. In addition, Pop Shop hosts Jason and Keith chat about big chart news from the world of Broadway, as the Hamilton: An American Musical cast album surges to No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The p...

The pop queen crossover we needed. Britney Spears took to Instagram on Tuesday (July 14) to share one of her classic dance video posts. She often dances to a Michael Jackson song, but this time, Brit opted for a Billie Eilish smash hit. Spears busted a move to Eilish's eerie "bury a friend," hitting every note as she danced around her house. "Need I say more .....Billie !!!!!" she wrote in the caption with nerd face and star emojis. "I know ..... I should makeup on and brush my hair but I just wanna dance," she continued. Here's to hoping we'll get an Eilish/Spears collaboration soon. Watch the dance video below.

The Star Wars sequel trilogy has been the subject of many an online tirade, whether it’s over The Last Jedi upending fan expectations or The Rise of Skywalker deflating them. However, there is one group that has emerged largely unscathed.  The prequel trilogy, fairly or unfairly, drew jeers for performances by Hayden Christensen, Jake Lloyd, Natalie Portman and others. As many words have been typed about the disappointments of the sequels, very little ire has been directed toward the cast. Fans hold Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac’s performances in high regard, even if they think the movies are disappointing. However, Adam Driver gets singled out for particular praise.  From Ben Solo to Kylo Ren to Reylo Adam Driver | Rich Fury/Getty ImagesThe jo...

Kanye West has reportedly withdrawn from the US presidential race, less than two weeks after announcing that he would run. A member of West’s campaign team, Steve Kramer, has reportedly told New York Magazine’s Intelligencer off-shot that the rapper will no longer contest the election. “He’s out,” Kramer told Intelligencer. Kramer did not specify West’s reasons for allegedly withdrawing, but said he’d “let [Intelligencer] know what I know once I get all our stuff cancelled.” Kanye West announced his intention to run for US president on July 4. “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future,” West wrote on Twitter. “I am running for president of the United States!” We must now realize the promise of America by trusting...

ViacomCBS is ending its decades-long relationship with Nick Cannon after the actor and TV host propagated anti-Semitic conspiracy theories on his podcast. “While we support ongoing education and dialogue in the fight against bigotry, we are deeply troubled that Nick has failed to acknowledge or apologize for perpetuating anti-Semitism, and we are terminating our relationship with him,” the media conglomerate said in a statement. “We are committed to doing better in our response to incidents of anti-Semitism, racism, and bigotry. ViacomCBS will have further announcements on our efforts to combat hate of all kinds.” Related story: Editorial | I don’t recognize the NYT that Bari Weiss quit In a June 30 episode of his podcast “Cannon’s Class,” Cannon interviewed Professor Griff,...

With the big No. 1 arrival of the late Pop Smoke’s album Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon on the Billboard 200 chart, and with Juice WRLD’s own posthumous release Legends Never Die likely to make a splash high on the tally next week, it’s clear that both albums are resonating with fans in big way. On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), the team takes a closer look at these two albums, why the two posthumous projects have connected with fans and dive into a discussion about the complications and concerns involved with releasing albums by artists who are no longer with us. In addition, Pop Shop hosts Jason and Keith chat about big chart news from the world of Broadway, as the Hamilton: An American Musical cast album surges to No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The p...