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Billboard's weekly deep dive into the past, present and future of pop stardom, hosted by deputy editor Andrew Unterberger. New episodes every Thursday.

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  1. Why Are Black Female Pop Stars So Absent on the Charts in 2026?

    38 Min.

    It's a brilliant time for female pop stars on the Billboard charts in 2026 — but look among the top tiers, and you'll find precious few Black women among them. On this episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast …

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    It's a brilliant time for female pop stars on the Billboard charts in 2026 — but look among the top tiers, and you'll find precious few Black women among them. On this episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, Billboard staff writer Kyle Denis — now also the solo host of the excellent new video podcast Billboard Up & Coming — stops by to discuss his essential October essay about this very topic: "The Future of Pop Music Is Approaching and Black Women Are Leading the Charge — Why Aren’t They Also Leading the Charts?" We talk about Tinashe, Ravyn Lenae, and other Black female artists who are releasing some of the best pop music of 2026 but not seeing corresponding chart success.

    Find Kyle's essay here:

    https://www.billboard.com/music/features/tinashe-ravyn-lenae-tyla-flo-black-pop-girl-renaissance-1236359009/


    And check out his first 'Billboard Up & Coming' podcast episode (with Bella Kay) here:

    https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bella-kay-teases-new-music-billboard-up-coming-podcast-1236378504/


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  2. Which Pop Stars Won October 2026? Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo & Harry Styles

    37 Min.

    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Michael Saponara and Emily Fuentes to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and …

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    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Michael Saponara and Emily Fuentes to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and veteran greats who were heard from loudest in October 2026 — who got us through Halloween and into the early stage of Mariah Season. We each choose our top fives for the month that was, then we talk some disappointing recent performances, and look ahead to who we're most anticipating hearing more from in the last two months of 2026.


    If you enjoy the pod, check out out our Who Won the Month recaps for the first nine months of 2026 and all 2025 here:

    https://www.billboard.com/t/who-won-the-month/



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  3. 2001 System of a Down: Vintage Almost-Pop Stardom (with Craig Jenkins)

    1 Std. 34 Min.

    As America was reeling from the unthinkable horrors of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the No. 1 album in the country was a chaotic, incredulous and absolutely incendiary alt-metal LP — System of a Down didn't …

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    As America was reeling from the unthinkable horrors of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the No. 1 album in the country was a chaotic, incredulous and absolutely incendiary alt-metal LP — System of a Down didn't write or record 'Toxicity' with 9/11 or any of the events that followed in mind, but it became one of the defining soundtracks for the moment. In this final episode of our annual Vintage Almost-Pop Stardom mini-series — looking at close-but-not-quite pop stars during their biggest years — Craig Jenkins of Vulture joins to talk about System's culturally seismic 2001, the year of "Chop Suey!" and the 'Toxicity' LP and Serj Tankian's "Understanding Oil" essay, all of which still reverberates 25 years later.


    Find Craig's essential writing at Vulture here:

    https://www.vulture.com/author/craig-jenkins/


    Check out our 2001 System of a Down YouTube playlist here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA1oo0ZSEjec&si=XG16hfU3y85VE3Ex


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  4. 1997 Prodigy: Vintage Almost-Pop Stardom (with Tom Breihan)

    2 Std.

    In 1997, stateside alt-rock was in an unsure enough place that very briefly, a group of ex-ravers from the U.K. were considered the future — with explosive singles, controversial videos, incendiary statements …

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    In 1997, stateside alt-rock was in an unsure enough place that very briefly, a group of ex-ravers from the U.K. were considered the future — with explosive singles, controversial videos, incendiary statements and a truly unprecedented amount of pop star power for a dance act. In this third week of our annual Vintage Almost-Pop Stardom mini-series — looking at close-but-not-quite pop stars during their biggest years — Tom Breihan of Stereogum joins to talk about The Prodigy's year of MTV dominance, with "Firestarter," "Breathe," "Smack My Bitch Up" and the 'Fat of the Land' album, which the group disappeared immediately after topping the charts with.


    Check out Tom's Number Ones column here:

    https://stereogum.com/category/columns/the-number-ones


    And buy his 'The Number Ones' book here:

    https://www.dacapopress.com/titles/tom-breihan/the-number-ones/9781668611326/


    Check out our 1997 Prodigy YouTube playlist here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVr6c53SbsHI&si=bqCRpyAAXdCat57X


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  5. 1995 Hole: Vintage Almost-Pop Stardom (with Lina Morgan)

    2 Std. 22 Min.

    In 1995, other alt-rock bands had bigger albums and bigger hits than Hole, but none dominated media and pop culture in quite the same way — mostly due to the increasingly high profile of explosive frontwoman …

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    In 1995, other alt-rock bands had bigger albums and bigger hits than Hole, but none dominated media and pop culture in quite the same way — mostly due to the increasingly high profile of explosive frontwoman Courtney Love, who became a celebrity thanks to her marriage to late rock icon Kurt Cobain, and spent '95 proving herself an equally iconic and brilliant artist in her own right. In this second week of our 2026 kickoff to our annual Vintage Almost-Pop Stardom mini-series — looking at close-but-not-quite pop stars during their biggest years — Lina Morgan of the Song vs. Song podcast joins to talk about Hole's and Love's greatest year of pop culture centrality, with "Doll Parts," "Violet," MTV Unplugged, Lollapalooza '95, and a particularly unforgettable showdown with Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards.


    Listen to the excellent Song vs. Song podcast here:

    https://www.patreon.com/songvssong


    Check out our 1995 Hole YouTube playlist here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDSujJgL70RA&si=5MfavVmk6GTyuqPf


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  6. 2006 Arctic Monkeys: Vintage Almost-Pop Stardom (with Thomas Smith)

    1 Std. 28 Min.

    In 2006, Arctic Monkeys served as the culmination of a half-decade worth of much-hyped U.K. buzz bands, and finally experienced the biggest breakthrough any group had in its home country since Oasis a decade …

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    In 2006, Arctic Monkeys served as the culmination of a half-decade worth of much-hyped U.K. buzz bands, and finally experienced the biggest breakthrough any group had in its home country since Oasis a decade before — although it took them nearly a decade to make anywhere near the same impact stateside. In this second half of our 2026 kickoff to our annual Vintage Almost-Pop Stardom mini-series, looking at close-but-not-quite pop stars during their biggest years — also be sure to check out part one about 2006 Lily Allen— Thomas Smith of Billboard UK joins to dive into Arctic Monkeys during the group's once-in-a-generation year of 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not' setting records and trends, even though the band couldn't avoid backlash even for the full year.


    2006 Lily Allen Playlist:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQcYuiBTg6VU&si=95K_2zIBEqVgCTM3


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  7. 2006 Lily Allen: Vintage Almost-Pop Stardom (with Sophie Williams)

    1 Std. 14 Min.

    In 2006, Lily Allen was a much-needed breath of fresh air during a period in pop music that had gotten a little static and stale — although we didn't really get it in the U.S. until the next year, and then …

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    In 2006, Lily Allen was a much-needed breath of fresh air during a period in pop music that had gotten a little static and stale — although we didn't really get it in the U.S. until the next year, and then never to the same level as in her home country. In this first half of our 2026 kickoff to our annual Vintage Almost-Pop Stardom mini-series, looking at close-but-not-quite pop stars during their biggest years — be sure to also check out part two about 2006 Arctic Monkeys — Sophie Williams of Billboard UK joins to dive into all things Lily Allen during her singular breakout season, the year of "Smile," "LDN," 'Alright, Still,' and mini-feuds with just about the entire pop scene of 2006.


    2006 Lily Allen Playlist:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK_vydQf1SVg&si=uBjBw3GBS8gzgJ7o


    And if you enjoy the pod, please consider donating to the following causes:


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  8. Which Pop Stars Won September 2026? Adéla, Ella Langley & Tinashe

    1 Std. 18 Min.

    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Trevor Anderson and Kyle Denis to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and …

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    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Trevor Anderson and Kyle Denis to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and veteran greats who were heard from loudest in September 2026 — who closed out the summer season in pop stardom in style. We each choose our top fives for the month that was, then we talk some disappointing recent performances, and look ahead to who we're most anticipating hearing more from in the final months of 2026.


    If you enjoy the pod, check out out our Who Won the Month recaps for the first two months of 2026 and all 2025 here:

    https://www.billboard.com/t/who-won-the-month/



    And please consider donating to the following causes:


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  9. 2012 One Direction: Vintage Pop Stardom (With Jason Lipshutz)

    1 Std. 37 Min.

    In 2012, boy bands hadn't been a major part of the American pop marketplace in a decade — but by the end of the year, not only had X Factor alums One Direction (Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Liam …

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    In 2012, boy bands hadn't been a major part of the American pop marketplace in a decade — but by the end of the year, not only had X Factor alums One Direction (Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Niall Horan) crashed onto U.S. shores, they had absolutely taken the country over, releasing two Billboard 200-topping albums full of pop-rock bangers, swarming all of pop culture and marking a new era in social media and musical fandom. This episode of Vintage Pop Stardom sees host Andrew Unterberger joined by Billboard co-chief content officer (and author of the upcoming 1D book 'A Whole Lotta History') to remember the year that One Direction became One Direction, creating the closest thing to Beatlemania we saw in in the 2010s.


    Check out a YouTube playlist of the biggest One Direction moments of 2012, all of which are discussed in the episode, here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFsrDcNsyDPk&si=R6jeXLev0oV__3QD


    Pre-order Jason's 'A Whole Lotta History' here:

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  10. The 2016 VMAs With Beyoncé, Rihanna & Drake: Great Moments in Pop Star History

    1 Std. 21 Min.

    The MTV Video Music Awards of 2016 represented the culmination of an era of pop music and culture, with career-apex-type performances from Beyoncé and Rihanna and huge moments for Drake and Kanye West, among …

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    The MTV Video Music Awards of 2016 represented the culmination of an era of pop music and culture, with career-apex-type performances from Beyoncé and Rihanna and huge moments for Drake and Kanye West, among plenty of other on-stage appearances from some of the biggest names of the period. On this Great Moments in Pop Star History episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard's Katie Atkinson to look at one of the most memorable Video Music Awards in the show's history, with moments that continue to delight, fascinate and confuse 10 years on.


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  11. Which Pop Stars Won August 2026? Olivia Rodrigo, Karol G, Stella Lefty & More

    1 Std. 13 Min.

    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Danielle Pascual and Eric Frankenberg to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects …

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    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Danielle Pascual and Eric Frankenberg to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and veteran greats who were heard from loudest in July 2026 — who closed out the summer season in pop stardom in style. We each choose our top fives for the month that was, then we talk some disappointing recent performances, and look ahead to who we're most anticipating hearing more from by the end of the summer of 2026.


    If you enjoy the pod, check out out our Who Won the Month recaps for the first two months of 2026 and all 2025 here:

    https://www.billboard.com/t/who-won-the-month/



    And please consider donating to the following causes:


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  12. Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival: Pop Star Performance Review

    1 Std. 6 Min.

    The Daisy Chain Fields festival debuted at Great Park in Irvine, Calif. on Saturday (Aug. 29), with an 11-hour lineup of all female artists and female-led groups, capped by a headlining set from the festival's …

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    The Daisy Chain Fields festival debuted at Great Park in Irvine, Calif. on Saturday (Aug. 29), with an 11-hour lineup of all female artists and female-led groups, capped by a headlining set from the festival's founder and curator: Olivia Rodrigo. On this Pop Star Performance Review episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard deputy editor Lyndsey Havens — who was in attendance for the full-day festival — to discuss the history being made by Daisy Chain Fields, and what it means for one of our current greatest pop stars to be able to present it to the world.


    Read Lyndsey's recap of the festival here: https://www.billboard.com/lists/olivia-rodrigo-daisy-chain-fields-music-festival-recap/


    And if you enjoy the pod, please consider donating to the following causes:


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    Also, please consider giving your local congresspeople a call in support of trans rights, with contact information you can find on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5Calls.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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  13. 2006 Nelly Furtado: Vintage Pop Stardom (with Todd in the Shadows)

    1 Std. 50 Min.

    Nobody was waiting for the big Nelly Furtado comeback in 2006, but with some help from superproducer Timbaland, Furtado pivoted to a big new pop sound that very briefly made her one of the biggest — and 20 …

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    Nobody was waiting for the big Nelly Furtado comeback in 2006, but with some help from superproducer Timbaland, Furtado pivoted to a big new pop sound that very briefly made her one of the biggest — and 20 years later, most fondly remembered — pop hitmakers of her era. This episode of Vintage Pop Stardom sees host Andrew Unterberger joined by Song vs. Song podcast co-host and YouTube star Todd in the Shadows as we discuss how Nelly Furtado absolutely took over with her 'Loose' album and big hits "Promiscuous," "Maneater" and "Say It Right," and then disappeared from the mainstream almost immediately afterwards.

    Check out a YouTube playlist of the biggest Nelly Furtado moments of 2006, all of which are discussed in the episode, here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdMepuBX1TTM&si=CMfcMBN491BNfl4X


    Listen and subscribe to Song vs. Song here:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZPOSfyq3NwIsGGTPY1I10


    Watch Todd in the Shadows' YouTube channel here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@ToddintheShadows


    And if you enjoy the pod, please consider donating to the following causes:


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    Gender-Affirming Care Fundraising on GoFundMe

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  14. Megan Moroney & Ella Langley Live in Texas: Pop Star Performance Review

    1 Std. 9 Min.

    The Greatest Pop Stars podcast was choosin' Texas last weekend, as two of the biggest artists in country were playing back-to-back sold-out shows in the northern parts of the Lone Star State: Megan Moroney …

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    The Greatest Pop Stars podcast was choosin' Texas last weekend, as two of the biggest artists in country were playing back-to-back sold-out shows in the northern parts of the Lone Star State: Megan Moroney headlining the American Airlines Arena in Dallas on Friday night (Aug. 14), and Ella Langley topping the bill at Dickies Arena in Texas on Saturday (Aug. 15). Host Andrew Unterberger was there with this week's guest, Billboard contributor and Don't Rock the Inbox co-founder Natalie Weiner — and on this Pop Star Performance Review episode, they talk about the things these two breakout stars have in common (or not), and what their joint success says about country and pop music in 2026.


    Read Natalie's article about the two concerts:

    https://www.billboard.com/music/country/megan-moroney-ella-langley-texas-concerts-pop-crossover-1236318803/


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  15. The 100 Best No. 2 Hits: What Do They Say About the Art of the No. 2 Hit?

    1 Std. 18 Min.

    This week, we're paying tribute to all the greatest and weirdest runner-up finishers in Billboard Hot 100 history, first and foremost with our staff's list of our 100 favorite No. 2 hits of all time. This week …

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    This week, we're paying tribute to all the greatest and weirdest runner-up finishers in Billboard Hot 100 history, first and foremost with our staff's list of our 100 favorite No. 2 hits of all time. This week on the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by regular guest Eric Frankenberg to discuss our list — and whether the right pop star topped it (or finished second yet again) — and to share our feelings on what it means to be a No. 2 hit, and whether that meaning has changed over the years as the charts and pop music in general have transformed so significantly.

    See our staff's 100 Best No. 2 Hits list here:

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  16. Which Pop Stars Won July 2026? Charli xcx, Ariana Grande, Madonna & More

    57 Min.

    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Kyle Denis and Emily Fuentes to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and …

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    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Kyle Denis and Emily Fuentes to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and veteran greats who were heard from loudest in July 2026 — who got the second half of the year underway already in high gear. We each choose our top fives for the month that was, then we talk some disappointing recent performances, and look ahead to who we're most anticipating hearing more from by the end of the summer of 2026.

    (Content warning: We talk about Ariana Grande from about 2:40-16:40, including some talk of what's been going on with her physically and the discussion around that. And if you are struggling with disordered eating, please contact the National Alliance for Eating Disorders at (866) 662-1235.)


    If you enjoy the pod, check out out our Who Won the Month recaps for the first two months of 2026 and all 2025 here:

    https://www.billboard.com/t/who-won-the-month/



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  17. Charli xcx's 'Music, Fashion, Film': Rollout Report Card

    54 Min.

    It's been two years since 'Brat' Summer took over the culture and brought Charli xcx to a new level of celebrity and ubiquity — but as of last weekend, Charli is officially onto a new era with her latest LP …

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    It's been two years since 'Brat' Summer took over the culture and brought Charli xcx to a new level of celebrity and ubiquity — but as of last weekend, Charli is officially onto a new era with her latest LP 'Music, Fashion, Film.' For this Rollout Report Card, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Christine Werthman and Eric Renner Brown as we look at everything surrounding the much-anticipated release of 'Music, Fashion, Film' — including the divisive lead single and the accompanying 'MFF' mini-movie, as well as Charli's spate of podcast interviews and her (arguable, winking) pivot to rock music.


    Find our Charli xcx 'Music, Fashion, Film' Rollout YouTube playlist here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNg0uNfAYz7s&si=Q44SQ9itaWP8Cbgv


    And see all our other Rollout Report Card episodes here:

    https://www.billboard.com/t/rollout-report-card/


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  18. World Cup 2026 With Shakira, Justin Bieber & Oasis: Pop Star Performance Review

    1 Std. 13 Min.

    For the past month and a half, the entire world was tuned into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the exciting tournament action soundtracked by some of our most massive global pop stars — particularly at Sunday's …

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    For the past month and a half, the entire world was tuned into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the exciting tournament action soundtracked by some of our most massive global pop stars — particularly at Sunday's final, with the star-studded Cup halftime show. On this week's Pop Star Performance Review episode, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard UK's Thomas Smith to recap six weeks of big games and big stars, with particularly notable performances by Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS, and a chart-crashing official-unofficial England anthem from Oasis.

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  19. 1996 Fugees: Vintage Pop Stardom (with Angel Diaz)

    1 Std. 23 Min.

    When The Fugees broke out with sophomore album 'The Score' in 1996, it marked a transition moment in '90s hip-hop, while crossing over from rap radio to top 40 and MTV and making solo stars out of each of its …

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    When The Fugees broke out with sophomore album 'The Score' in 1996, it marked a transition moment in '90s hip-hop, while crossing over from rap radio to top 40 and MTV and making solo stars out of each of its three members — though they never reconvened for a proper follow-up. This episode of Vintage Pop Stardom sees host Andrew Unterberger joined by Billboard Hip-Hop writer and New Jersey native Angel Diaz as we discuss how The Fugees absolutely defined a moment in time, and how unfortunate it is that they never really got another such moment together.

    Check out a YouTube playlist of the biggest Fugees moments of 1996, all of which are discussed in the episode, here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOxVzu-uaaj8&si=-FEQ0ohtBfleD0X9


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  20. Madonna's 'Confessions II': Rollout Report Card

    1 Std. 11 Min.

    It's been 21 years since the original 'Confessions on a Dancefloor' — and seven years since her last album of any kind — but as of last weekend, Madonna is officially back with her long-awaited sequel set …

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    It's been 21 years since the original 'Confessions on a Dancefloor' — and seven years since her last album of any kind — but as of last weekend, Madonna is officially back with her long-awaited sequel set, 'Confessions II.' For this Rollout Report Card, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Joe Lynch and Eric Frankenberg as we look at everything surrounding the much-anticipated release of 'Confessions II' — including the first three singles and the 'Confessions' mini-movie, as well as Madonna's surprise Coachella appearance, a number of memorable interviews and one of the albumiest pop albums in recent memory.


    Find our Madonna 'Confessions II' Rollout YouTube playlist here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSwT_7v7d2-Q&si=NFxIS2sIO6hElrKn


    And see all our other Rollout Report Card episodes here:

    https://www.billboard.com/t/rollout-report-card/


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  21. Which Pop Stars Won June 2026? Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande & More

    41 Min.

    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Xander Zellner and Emily Fuentes to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and …

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    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Xander Zellner and Emily Fuentes to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and veteran greats who were heard from loudest in June 2026 — which, like most of the first half of the calendar year, was dominated by some very big releases by some very big names. We each choose our top fives for the month that was, then we talk some disappointing recent performances, and look ahead to who we're most anticipating hearing more from in the second half of 2026.


    If you enjoy the pod, check out out our Who Won the Month recaps for the first two months of 2026 and all 2025 here:

    https://www.billboard.com/t/who-won-the-month/



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  22. 40th Birthday Thanks + RIP Clive Davis

    6 Min.Bonus

    No full episode of Greatest Pop Stars this week: It's host Andrew Unterberger's 40th birthday, so he's taking it a little easy. Instead, he's just taking a minute today to express his gratitude to still be able …

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    No full episode of Greatest Pop Stars this week: It's host Andrew Unterberger's 40th birthday, so he's taking it a little easy. Instead, he's just taking a minute today to express his gratitude to still be able to do Greatest Pop Stars — and to still be as invested in and connected to pop music as he's ever felt — and to pay quick tribute to the late Clive Davis, someone who remained an industry mover and passionate pop fan right up until the very end.


    Full episodes resume next week — and in the meantime, please consider donating to the following causes:


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  23. Olivia Rodrigo's 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love': Rollout Report Card

    1 Std. 10 Min.

    Three years after releasing her sophomore album 'Guts,' pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo has officially returned with her new wave-influenced, chronicling new album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.' For …

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    Three years after releasing her sophomore album 'Guts,' pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo has officially returned with her new wave-influenced, chronicling new album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.' For this Rollout Report Card, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Hannah Dailey and Eric Frankenberg as we look at everything surrounding the much-anticipated release of 'Pretty Sad' — including the first two singles and their accompanying music videos, Rodrigo's surprise Primavera festival pop-in, her infatuation with The Cure and one of the most extensive media rollouts in recent memory.


    Find our Olivia Rodrigo 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' Rollout YouTube playlist here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjyxjlx5MpVAOM54cumcwQY9XZ2MDvh7s&si=ZT6IMPs9EGf6onZg


    Listen to Hannah's self-titled EP on Spotify here:

    https://open.spotify.com/album/4w3jOXUHNthb60fIX7Hg25?si=f4d44d7cdf7043d4


    And see all our other Rollout Report Card episodes here:

    https://www.billboard.com/t/rollout-report-card/


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  24. 1997 Spice Girls: Vintage Pop Stardom (with Shakey Graves)

    2 Std. 3 Min.

    When the Spice Girls hit U.S. shores in 1997, they detonated on impact, with best-selling albums, chart-topping singles and even a box office-topping movie — a movement that was too phenomenal to last, but one …

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    When the Spice Girls hit U.S. shores in 1997, they detonated on impact, with best-selling albums, chart-topping singles and even a box office-topping movie — a movement that was too phenomenal to last, but one that still transformed the entire decade's pop music and pop culture. This episode of Vintage Pop Stardom sees host Andrew Unterberger joined by singer-songwriter, actor and unlikely Spice Boy Shakey Graves, as we discuss his new album 'Fondness, Etc.' for about 15 minutes and then dive into all things Spicemania, recalling everything about the all-too-brief period when the Girls known as Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Posh and Baby really seemed like they had total world domination in their sights.

    Check out a YouTube playlist of the biggest Spice moments of 1997, all of which are discussed in the episode, here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjyxjlx5MpVBNL231wcYXEoJxm96c2Uza&si=7NQ_2EmuDmVL3848


    Buy or stream Shakey's excellent new album 'Fondness, Etc.' here:

    https://shakeygraves.komi.io/


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  25. Which Pop Stars Won May 2026? Drake, Ella Langley, Noah Kahan & More

    45 Min.

    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Kyle Denis and Rebecca Milzoff to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and …

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    On this Who Won the Month episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard staffers Kyle Denis and Rebecca Milzoff to discuss the big pop stars, rising prospects and veteran greats who were heard from loudest in May 2026 — which was largely defined by one guy with his triple album drop, but also included a couple big country stars and pop legends getting fans excited about new and old releases. We each choose our top fives for the month that was, then we talk some disappointing recent performances, and look ahead to who we're most anticipating hearing more from in the summer of 2026.


    If you enjoy the pod, check out out our Who Won the Month recaps for the first two months of 2026 and all 2025 here:

    https://www.billboard.com/t/who-won-the-month/



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  26. Song of the Summer 2026 Preview (with AJ Marks)

    1 Std. 14 Min.

    It's late May, which means that the race for Song of the Summer is about to be officially underway! With many of the likely frontrunners already established — and some big artists about to cast their lot with …

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    It's late May, which means that the race for Song of the Summer is about to be officially underway! With many of the likely frontrunners already established — and some big artists about to cast their lot with much-anticipated new releases — Greatest Pop Stars host Andrew Unterberger is joined by AJ Marks of r/Popheads and the Main Pod Girl podcast to preview the battle to come. We talk about the heavy hitters — led by Ella Langley, Drake and Olivia Rodrigo — while also giving a few minutes for a few longshot contenders and some of our perfect-world picks.

    Find a Spotify playlist of some of AJ and Andrew's personal summer favorites here:

    https://mainpodgirl.libsyn.com/


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  27. Drake's 'Iceman' Triple-Album Release: Pop Star Performance Review

    58 Min.

    The entire music-listening and social-media-habitating world was stormed this past weekend by the man who calls himself Tsunami Papi, with Drake dropping three new albums at once: 'Iceman,' 'Maid of Honour' and …

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    The entire music-listening and social-media-habitating world was stormed this past weekend by the man who calls himself Tsunami Papi, with Drake dropping three new albums at once: 'Iceman,' 'Maid of Honour' and 'Habibti.' On this week's Pop Star Performance Review episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is enjoyed by Billboard Hip-Hop's own Big Three — Carl Lamarre, Michael Saponara and Angel Diaz — to analyze what the triple-release means, how it's been received thusfar by the online masses, and what it might do to finally take Drake out of the precarious position he's been in for the past two years.


    And if you enjoy the pod, please consider donating to the following causes:


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  28. 2001 Janet Jackson: Vintage Pop Stardom (with Trevor Anderson)

    2 Std. 13 Min.

    Today, we wrap up our Janet Jackson Vintage Pop Stardom Week on the Greatest Pop Stars podcast! After visiting Janet in her 'Control,' 'Rhythm Nation,' 'janet.' and 'The Velvet Rope' eras of '86, '90, '93 & …

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    Today, we wrap up our Janet Jackson Vintage Pop Stardom Week on the Greatest Pop Stars podcast! After visiting Janet in her 'Control,' 'Rhythm Nation,' 'janet.' and 'The Velvet Rope' eras of '86, '90, '93 & '98, we now find the pop icon single and feeling good in her 'All for You' run, and being celebrated simultaneously as a contemporary hitmaker and pivotal legacy artist. Host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard senior charts and data analyst Trevor Anderson as we do it all for Janet one more time, recapping her final year of no-doubt superstardom and imagining a future where everything doesn't go so wrong just a few years later. Check it out here and make sure to catch up on the rest of our Janet Jackson week right before her 60th birthday this Saturday.


    Check out a YouTube playlist of Janet's biggest 2001 moments, all of which are discussed in the episode, here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjyxjlx5MpVAuy5Fuy2byWaAIFmBihbch&si=3AJJ94-iV8yJDqZe


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  29. 1998 Janet Jackson: Vintage Pop Stardom (with Lina Morgan)

    1 Std. 50 Min.

    We're four years into Janet Jackson Vintage Pop Stardom Week on the Greatest Pop Stars podcast! After visiting Janet in her 'Control,' 'Rhythm Nation' and 'janet.' eras of '86, '90 & '93, we now find the pop …

    Shownotes

    We're four years into Janet Jackson Vintage Pop Stardom Week on the Greatest Pop Stars podcast! After visiting Janet in her 'Control,' 'Rhythm Nation' and 'janet.' eras of '86, '90 & '93, we now find the pop icon rejecting her ever-growing bigness for something more personal and intimate. Host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Lina Morgan of the Song vs. Song podcast as we head past the 'Velvet Rope' and deep into one of Janet's richest and most rewarding eras, based around an album that underwhelmed commercially and critically but is now rightly considered perhaps her finest overall work. Check it out here and come back for one final look at the pop icon's peak run — in 2001, at her legacy peak — right before her 60th birthday this Saturday.


    Check out a YouTube playlist of Janet's biggest 1998 moments, all of which are discussed in the episode, here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjyxjlx5MpVBqA9Ho--37APhqO2E7JFxP&si=5DvQBrDIKb3ZrotM


    And make sure to subscribe to Song vs. Song here:

    https://www.patreon.com/songvssong


    And follow Lina on Bluesky here:

    https://bsky.app/profile/alinaisyou.bsky.social/post/3mlniu4vsys2e


    And if you enjoy the pod, please consider donating to the following causes:


    Transgender Law Center

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    Gender-Affirming Care Fundraising on GoFundMe

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    https://www.hrc.org/in-your-area


    Also, please consider giving your local congresspeople a call in support of trans rights, with contact information you can find on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5Calls.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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  30. 1993 Janet Jackson: Vintage Pop Stardom (with Naima Cochrane)

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    We're three years into Janet Jackson Vintage Pop Stardom Week on the Greatest Pop Stars podcast! After visiting Janet in her 'Control' and 'Rhythm Nation' eras of '86 and '90, we now catch up with the pop icon …

    Shownotes

    We're three years into Janet Jackson Vintage Pop Stardom Week on the Greatest Pop Stars podcast! After visiting Janet in her 'Control' and 'Rhythm Nation' eras of '86 and '90, we now catch up with the pop icon at the very top of the mountain in 1993. Host Andrew Unterberger is joined by NYU professor Naima Cochrane to talk about a decade-defining year of dominance, with classic singles, albums, videos, performances, looks and even acting roles, as Janet ended the year at a peak arguably no other pop star had yet reached that decade. Check it out here and come back all week as we celebrate two more years — 1998 and 2001 — from the pop icon, leading up to her 60th birthday this Saturday.


    Check out a YouTube playlist of Janet's biggest 1993 moments, all of which are discussed in the episode, here:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjyxjlx5MpVBJQKsj-VarW-wfkPC8XPic&si=sS0Oh1Xh0w-K7nFE


    And make sure to follow Naima on Instagram here:

    https://www.instagram.com/naimagram/


    And if you enjoy the pod, please consider donating to the following causes:


    Transgender Law Center

    https://transgenderlawcenter.org/


    Trans Lifeline

    https://translifeline.org/


    Destination Tomorrow

    https://secure.givelively.org/donate/destination-tomorrow-inc


    Gender-Affirming Care Fundraising on GoFundMe

    https://www.gofundme.com/c/gender-confirmation-surgery-fundraising


    Human Rights Campaign - In Your Area

    https://www.hrc.org/in-your-area


    Also, please consider giving your local congresspeople a call in support of trans rights, with contact information you can find on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5Calls.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    And if you enjoy the pod, please consider donating to the following causes:


    Transgender Law Center

    https://transgenderlawcenter.org/


    Trans Lifeline

    https://translifeline.org/


    Destination Tomorrow

    https://secure.givelively.org/donate/destination-tomorrow-inc


    Gender-Affirming Care Fundraising on GoFundMe

    https://www.gofundme.com/c/gender-confirmation-surgery-fundraising


    Human Rights Campaign - In Your Area

    https://www.hrc.org/in-your-area


    Also, please consider giving your local congresspeople a call in support of trans rights, with contact information you can find on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5Calls.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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