Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo & Harry Styles: Which Pop Stars Won October 2026? (Greatest Pop Stars Podcast)
This Who Won the Month episode of the 'Greatest Pop Stars' podcast looks at the big names who helped us through a slower month in pop stardom.
In the final days of October 2026, pop music enthusiasts were abuzz with discussions surrounding the biggest stars and their performances. Host Andrew Unterberger, along with Billboard staff writers Michael Saponara and Emily Fuentes, gathered to dissect the month's top five pop acts, discuss honorable mentions, and share their disappointments.
The conversation delved into several pressing questions, including Tate McRae's new album cycle, Taylor Swift's Showgirl: The Encore bonus cuts, Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan's first remix, Harry Styles' year-end performance, and even the impact of the Texas elections on Jay-Z's chances of playing a Super Bowl halftime show. The group also addressed the lack of a breakthrough pop star from Dominic Fike and the Kelly Clarkson animatronic bird controversy.
Listeners were invited to explore the podcast's archives and were encouraged to support trans rights causes and local congresspeople.
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