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Past articles by Katie:

Taylor Swift Updates ‘Better Than Revenge’ Lyrics on ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’

The infamous “mattress” lyric is nowhere to be found on the new re-recording. → Read More

Britney Spears’ Husband Sam Asghari Calls Out Security Guard’s ‘Disregard for Women’ After Alleged Assault

“Self-defense can be unavoidable, but the defense of any woman, especially my wife, is not debatable,” Asghari writes. → Read More

How Much Bigger Will ‘Barbie World’ Grow From Its Top 10 Debut?

This week’s Five Burning Questions looks at Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice & Aqua’s theme from the upcoming ‘Barbie’ movie, which debuts at No. 7 on the Hot 100 this week. → Read More

Olivia Rodrigo Takes a Bite Out of Sophomore Slump With ‘GUTS’-y Lead Single ‘Vampire’

On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about Rodrigo’s new era and how she’s making deft maneuvers to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump. → Read More

Olivia Rodrigo Gets a Prom Invite & Introduces ‘Vampire’ Video Live: Inside the YouTube Premiere

“I’ve always wanted to go to prom!” she tells the fan who invited her at the “Vampire” livestream. → Read More

Taylor Swift Debuts ‘Back to December (Taylor’s Version)’ in New ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Trailer

Taylor Swift has teased "Back to December (Taylor's Version)" in a new trailer for season 2 of the Prime Video series The Summer I Turned Pretty. → Read More

Kourtney Kardashian Shares New Pregnancy Photos & Travis Barker Says They Already Have a Name

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian shared a new pregnancy photo shoot on Wednesday, and it sounds like the couple already know baby boy's name. → Read More

How Far Will They Go? TikTok’s Sharpe Family Singers Cover ‘Moana’ on ‘America’s Got Talent’

The viral family vocal group belt out Disney’s “How Far I’ll Go” on AGT. → Read More

Kelly Clarkson Promises Hits & Nightly Surprises at Las Vegas Residency: ‘All 10 Shows Will Be Different’

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, the singer/songwriter breaks down what to expect at her Chemistry…An Intimate Night With Kelly Clarkson residency next month. → Read More

Here Are the 2023 BET Awards Winners: Full List

Latto & Coco Jones accepted awards on the telecast, while Teyana Taylor learned of her award via FaceTime. → Read More

Migos’ Offset & Quavo Reunite at 2023 BET Awards for First Performance Since Takeoff’s Death

“Proud of the boys,” Offset’s wife Cardi B tweeted after the surprise performance. → Read More

Kelly Clarkson Breaks Down What Her Song ‘Rock Hudson’ Is About… And What It Isn’t

Clarkson tells Billboard’s Pop Shop Podcast that the Chemistry album cut has nothing to do with the late movie star’s private life. → Read More

A$AP Rocky Performs for ‘Beautiful Wife’ Rihanna at Spotify Beach Concert in Paris

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky had another date night in Paris for Rocky's Spotify Beach performance at the Cannes Lions festival. → Read More

Angel Reese, Patrick Mahomes & More Up for 2023 ESPY Awards Nominations

Reese will once again face off against Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark, her NCAA finals foe, in the best breakthrough athlete category. → Read More

Dua Lipa Declares Polka-Dot Bikini Her ‘Summer Outfit Until Further Notice’

The black-and-white two-piece with butterfly and ladybug print is from her La Vacanza collection with Versace. → Read More

Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball Film, Bebe Rexha’s Concert Scare, Olivia Rodrigo’s Biting Return & More Pop News

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the biggest pop headlines & chart news of the week. → Read More

Kourtney Kardashian Tells Travis Barker She’s Pregnant During Blink-182 Concert

This will be the first baby for the couple, who each have children from previous relationships. → Read More

Gangsta Boo’s Cause of Death Revealed

The former Three 6 Mafia rapper (born Lola Mitchell) died of an accidental overdose, according to local news reports. → Read More

Blackie Onassis, Drummer for ’90s Alt Rockers Urge Overkill, Dies at 57

Onassis (real name: Johnny Rowan) drummed on the band’s biggest hit: a cover of Neil Diamond’s “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon” for the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. → Read More

She’s ‘Popular,’ She’s ‘Vulgar,’ She’s Madonna: Queen of Pop Delivers Back-to-Back Bops

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Madonna teaming up with current chart-toppers and making her Hot 100 return. → Read More