Inside the 2025 Oscars: Our View From the Crowd for 007 Music Tribute, 'Wicked' Show Opener & More

Inside the 2025 Oscars: Our View From the Crowd for 007 Music Tribute, 'Wicked' Show Opener & More

Author: Billboard March 4, 2025 Duration: 50:48
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie tells Keith all about her night inside the Dolby Theatre for the 97th Academy Awards, where the Wicked duo of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened the show; LISA, Doja Cat and RAYE teamed up for a three-part tribute to the music of James Bond; and Queen Latifah paid joyful tribute to Quincy Jones. And that was just the performances -- there was also Mick Jagger, Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez presenting awards and more music tucked into the four-hour telecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every week, the conversation around what's topping the charts and shaping the sound of popular music gets a lively, insider perspective on Pop Shop Podcast. Hosted by Billboard's own Keith Caulfield and Katie Atkinson, this isn't just a dry recitation of numbers. It's where data meets discussion, blending Keith's deep expertise in chart mechanics with Katie's pulse on industry trends and stories. You'll hear them unpack the latest Billboard chart movements, figuring out why certain songs are climbing and what surprising shifts might mean. They dive into the week's biggest music news, from major releases and artist announcements to the cultural moments everyone is talking about. Throughout the year, they also provide essential coverage and analysis of major events like award shows and festival seasons, offering context you won't find elsewhere. Whether you're casually curious about the hits or you live for every data point, this half-hour weekly podcast feels like sitting in on a smart, engaging chat between two people who really know their stuff. It’s a direct line to the stories behind the music that defines our playlists.
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