Podcast: Popcast

The Paramore frontwoman goes deep on how the drama and evolution of her beloved, long-running band — now independent after two decades on a major label — has shaped her third solo release, “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party,” and what might come next.

The superstar singer-songwriter discusses overcoming personal and professional turmoil ahead of his new album, “Play.”

Is there a universally agreed-upon song of the summer? These days, not really! So we asked some notable cultural figures for their personal favorites.

The cult rapper, who broke out at 16, discusses his new album, his relationship with Tyler, the Creator and how he cut his own path around fame and into fatherhood.

The singer’s twelfth album is being teased as a pivot back to pop bangers. We break down why (and why she announced it the way she did).

The Dallas M.C. traces his journey from high school football star to petty criminal to country music’s go-to collaborator, ahead of a new album featuring Luke Combs, Shaboozey, Jelly Roll and Ella Langley.

The polarizing rapper-turned-singer discusses making rock legends into fans, blowing up his life, the harrowing abuse that shaped him and his latest musical pivot, "Lost Americana."

The singer discusses returning to the spotlight following a successful debut, an ambient detour and some recent controversy.

Discussing the era-defining pop singer’s most idiosyncratic and musically adventurous release to date.

The beloved pop singer’s new album once again ponders whether being famous and obsessed over is all it’s cracked up to be.

A conversation, immediately following the jury's decision on Wednesday, about how and why the music mogul was acquitted of the most serious charges at his sex trafficking trial.

The duo of brothers discuss “Let God Sort Em Out,” its first album since 2009, and all the drama along the way.

A wide-ranging conversation about two pop visionaries whose lives, careers and legacies only grew more complex over time.

An in-depth chat with the onetime social media superstar, who has re-emerged as the most surprising rookie pop star of the year.

Now entering its third week, the complex case can only be experienced directly by those at the courthouse each day. Our reporters break it down.

In a wide-ranging chat, the actor and musician discusses his immutable public persona, recent pop-culture surge and singing with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Scarlett Johansson.

A conversation about the comedians and podcasters who have created a new media mainstream for actors, musicians and politicians.

Unpacking the Ryan Coogler movie “Sinners,” starring Michael B. Jordan, and its relationship to music, genre and gatekeeping, with guests Wesley Morris, Reggie Ugwu and James Thomas.

A tour of the more surprising — and kind of anonymous — corners of the current Billboard Hot 100.

Addressing some of the most urgent pop topics of the moment, including Doechii’s rise and NewJeans’ struggle, in the return of the Popcast mailbag.