Why is Everyone Picking on Justin Timberlake?

From Taylor Swift to Tanya Tucker, country music has a rich history of child stars. Maddox Batson, at just 16, is the latest, drawing comparisons to a young Justin Bieber with his songs about middle-school crushes and country living. Maddox joins us in the Nashville Now cabin to ...  Show more

You’ve never met a mother quite like Paul Cauthen. The outrageous Texas country singer remains proudly defiant on his new album The Book of Paul, which he says is about “the freaking trials and tribulations of Paul.” In a new episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, the ...  Show more

Bazzi joins the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast! The rising singer-songwriter called in to chat about his No. 1 Pop Songs hit “Mine,” his "Cosmic" album, connecting with Camila Cabello on tour (and in the studio) and a chance encounter with one of his “biggest inspirations,” Ju ...  Show more

Justin Timberlake gives a Britney Spears and Janet Jackson an apology and Britney continues her conservatorship battle in court. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Friday, February 12th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Must-Hear Music podcast: Billboard staffers discuss Chris Stapleton & Justin Timberlake's CMAs performance, Eric Church's 'Mr. Misunderstood,' Justin Bieber's 'I'll Show You,' Gwen Stefani's 'Used to Love You,' Little Mix's 'Grown,' and Blood Orange's 'Sandra's Smile.' See acast. ...  Show more

Jeremy D. Larson, Alphonse Pierre, and Ryan Dombal break down the many reasons why the superstar rapper’s long-awaited new album is such a disappointment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices