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The Life of a Chat Show ‘Showgirl’: Why Is Taylor Swift Making the Full Interview Rounds for the First Time in 5-Plus Years?

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 1d

New Billboard Pop Shop Podcast! Katie & I are talking about Taylor Swift’s uncharacteristically robust press tour for album release week. Link in bio + www.billboard.com/media/podcas...

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Taylor Swift's uncharacteristically robust press tour for album release week.

Mariah Carey’s ‘Here for It All’ Tops 4 Billboard Album Charts

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 1d

Mariah Carey’s new album “Here for It All” debuts at No. 1 on four different Billboard charts, and, she debuts in the top 10 on the Billboard 200, scoring her 4th straight decade with at least one new top 10 album. Story: www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

Mariah Carey's 'Here for It All' is No. 1 on four Billboard charts, including Top Album Sales. Plus, she scores her 19th top 10 on the Billboard 200.

Taylor Swift Breaks Adele’s Streaming-Era Record With ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 1d

Taylor Swift is eyeing two big records this week with her new album.
1) the modern-era single-week sales record, which she is closing in on.
And 2), the biggest week by “equivalent album units earned” (different than sales!) — which she just broke. Details: www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

"The Life of a Showgirl" surpasses a 10-year-old consumption record held by Adele and continues to near the modern-era single-week album sales record.

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Sales Climb to 3 Million in U.S.

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 2d

Just how big of a debut will Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” make this week? Well, it’s only getting bigger… Full story: www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' has reached 3 million in traditional album sales in the U.S.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 3d

The “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack goes back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while a bevy of albums debut in the top 10: www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

The "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while five albums debut in the top 10, led by Doja Cat's latest.

Taylor Swift Sells 2.7 Million Copies of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ on First Day of Release in U.S.

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 4d

Taylor Swift’s first-day sales are in for “The Life of a Showgirl,” and, to say the least, they are huge. Full story: www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' sold 2.7 million copies in the U.S. on its first day of release, according to Luminate.

Out of the Archives & Onto the Charts: ‘Buckingham Nicks’ Debuts Atop 3 Billboard Charts

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Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 5d

Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks’ long-out-of-print pre-Fleetwood Mac album “Buckingham Nicks” hits the Billboard charts after its reissue: www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

"Buckingham Nicks," the long-out-of-print 1973 release from Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, hits the Billboard charts after its Rhino reissue.

Nine Inch Nails’ ‘TRON: Ares’ Soundtrack Tops 4 Billboard Charts

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Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 5d

Nine Inch Nails’ “TRON: Ares” soundtrack tops four Billboard album charts in its debut week: www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

Nine Inch Nails' 'TRON: Ares' soundtrack is No. 1 on four Billboard charts, and logs the band its best sales week ever on vinyl.

Sarah McLachlan Scores Seventh Top 10 on Album Sales Chart With ‘Better Broken’ Debut

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 5d

Sarah McLachlan’s new album hits the top 10 on multiple Billboard charts: www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

Sarah McLachlan's new "Better Broken" album makes a top 10 debut on multiple Billboard album charts.

How Bad Bunny Went From Guest Star to Main Attraction at Super Bowl Halftime Show

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 8d

Bad Bunny is your next Super Bowl halftime show headliner! Katie and I chat all about the news on the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast! Link in bio + www.billboard.com/media/podcas...

On the Pop Shop Podcast, we're talking about Bad Bunny's status as one of the biggest acts in the world and why he makes sense for TV's biggest stage.

Cardi B Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 8d

Cardi B’s long-awaited second full-length studio album debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while Nine Inch Nails’ “TRON: Ares” soundtrack bows at No. 5. Full story - www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

Cardi B scores her second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart as "AM I THE DRAMA?" debuts atop the list.

How Taylor Swift Is Bringing Eras Tour Vibes Back to Movie Theaters With ‘Release Party of a Showgirl’

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 8d

Miss that Eras Tour feeling? Maybe you’ll get some of that magic back at Taylor’s movie event… we talk it out on the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast: Link in bio + www.billboard.com/media/podcas...

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Taylor Swift's unprecedented move of bringing 'Release Party of a Showgirl' to theaters.

Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Breach’ Bows Atop Billboard 200 With Biggest Week for a Rock Album in Six Years

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 16d

Huge week for Twenty One Pilots on the Billboard 200 chart. The band’s second No. 1 album and the biggest week for a rock album in six years. Full story: www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

Twenty One Pilots' "Breach" debuts atop the Billboard 200 chart with the biggest week for a rock album in six years.

JADE on Her ‘Experimental’ Debut Album, Why She’ll Always Be a ‘Pop Girly’ & What She’s Learned From Madonna’s ‘Hugely Inspiring’ Career

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 20d

The fabulous JADE joins us on the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast! We talk about her debut solo album “THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!”, how she’s a super POP fan and how Madonna has inspired her. Link in bio to listen + www.billboard.com/media/podcas...

JADE talks to the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast about the making of her debut solo album "THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!" and how she is "obsessed" with pop music.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Tops Billboard 200: Which Album Last Logged 7 Weeks at No. 2 Before Hitting No. 1?

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 24d

“KPop Demon Hunters” Finally Tops Billboard 200: Which Album Last Logged 7 Weeks at No. 2 Before Hitting No. 1?
Fall into a rabbit hole of chart research with meeeee! -> www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

How unusual is it that the 'KPop Demon Hunters album waited for seven weeks at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 before hitting No. 1?

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Hits No. 1 on the Billboard 200

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · 25d

The “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack climbs to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, after seven weeks in the runner-up position. Full story - www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

The "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack hits No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, while Justin Bieber and sombr make waves in the top 10.

Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · Sep 7

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with the entertainer’s biggest week ever. www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend' debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, scoring the entertainer her second chart-topping album.

Backstreet Boys Unlock New Pop Possibilities at Sphere: Inside ‘Into the Millennium’ Vegas Residency as First Wave Wraps

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · Aug 31

Guess who saw Backstreet Boys at Sphere in Las Vegas? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie tells me all about her latest visit to Las Vegas, to see the final night of BSB’s blockbuster shows before they return in December for new dates. Link in bio + www.billboard.com/media/podcas...

As the first pop headliner at the Las Vegas Sphere, Backstreet Boys were able to bring a brand-new sense of Y2K whimsy to the cutting-edge venue.

Stray Kids Earn Seventh No. 1 on Billboard 200 With ‘KARMA’

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · Aug 31

Stray Kids, Laufey, Deftones, Tyler, The Creator and BigXthaPlug shake up the top 10 of the Billboard 200 albums chart: www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

Stray Kids score their seventh No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with "KARMA," making them the group with the most No. 1 albums this century.

We’re Following Taylor Swift’s Sourdough Breadcrumbs All the Way to Super Bowl Halftime

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · Aug 20

New Billboard Pop Shop Podcast! Is Taylor Swift going to play the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show? - On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & I are discussing all the hints Swifties picked up from New Heights that point to Taylor headlining halftime. Link in bio + www.billboard.com/media/podcas...

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are laying out all the fan evidence pointing to Taylor Swift headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.

Taylor Swift Takes Album Promo to ‘New Heights’ With ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ for Her Podcast Debut

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · Aug 12

New Billboard Pop Shop Podcast! Taylor Swift Takes Album Promo to ‘New Heights’ With ‘The Life Of a Showgirl’ for Her Podcast Debut

On the new podcast, Katie & I are chatting about Swift’s rollout strategy, which includes her first pod appearance. Link in bio + www.billboard.com/media/podcas...

For the rollout of her 12th studio album, Taylor Swift is going somewhere she's never gone before: a podcast.

Why We Need a Live Cast Recording of Cynthia Erivo & Adam Lambert in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · Aug 10

New Billboard Pop Shop Podcast!
Why We Need a Live Cast Recording of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Hollywood Bowl
Katie & I make a case for why the 3-nights-only show needs to be shared with the world. (And how it could score a Grammy nom!) Link in bio + www.billboard.com/media/podcas...

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Keith & Katie lobby for a live cast recording of Cynthia Erivo & Adam Lambert in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Bowl.

What Could Destiny’s Child Reunion at Final Cowboy Carter Tour Stop Tell Us About Beyoncé’s ‘Act III’?

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · Jul 31

New Pop Shop Podcast!
What Could Destiny’s Child Reunion at Final Cowboy Carter Tour Stop Tell Us About Beyoncé’s ‘Act III’?

On the pod, Katie & I are talking about Bey reuniting with Kelly Rowland & Michelle Williams, and what it might lead to. Link in bio + www.billboard.com/media/podcas...

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about Destiny's Child's surprise reunion and what it might mean for Act III.

‘The Essential Ozzy Osbourne’ Vaults Up Billboard 200, Becoming His 10th Top 10

Keith Caulfield @keithcaulfield.bsky.social · Jul 29

‘The Essential Ozzy Osbourne’ Vaults Up Billboard 200, Becoming His 10th Top 10
The metal legend died on July 22. www.billboard.com/music/chart-...

"The Essential Ozzy Osbourne" vaults 134-7 the Billboard 200, following Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22. It marks the late legend's 10th top 10.