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News it or Lose it: Pop Culture Pulse, Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest News Sabrina Carpenter/Olivia Rodrigo

News it or Lose it: Pop Culture Pulse, Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest News Sabrina Carpenter/Olivia Rodrigo

Update: 2025-08-05
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Get the latest scoop on your favorite pop stars including Drake, Beyonce, Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo.

This pop culture podcast covers all the juicy details you need to know. We discuss Drake's ongoing struggles including cancelled shows and fan backlash. Beyonce is teasing her new era 'Betty Black' which will see her take on rock music. Sabrina Carpenter wowed crowds at Lollapalooza and teased her new album. Plus Olivia Rodrigo made history as the first artist to have 4 songs from one album hit over 2 billion streams.

00:20 - Drake is still facing backlash after his beef with Kendrick Lamar last year. He's had shows cancelled and fans are throwing things at him on stage.

02:30 - Beyonce is heading into a new era called 'Betty Black' where she'll take on rock music. Fans think she'll drop clues in an upcoming Levi's ad.

04:15 - Sabrina Carpenter brought out Earth, Wind and Fire during her Lollapalooza set and teased her new album out Aug 29.

05:30 - Olivia Rodrigo had the biggest Lollapalooza crowd ever and became the first artist to have 4 songs from one album hit 2 billion streams.

Takeaway: It was a big week for pop music news. Drake is still facing backlash while Beyonce, Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo are gearing up to drop new music.

Don't miss out on the latest pop culture tea! Tune in and subscribe now.

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News it or Lose it: Pop Culture Pulse, Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest News Sabrina Carpenter/Olivia Rodrigo

News it or Lose it: Pop Culture Pulse, Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest News Sabrina Carpenter/Olivia Rodrigo

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