{
  "id": 1776685,
  "title": "Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/chappell-roan-with-noah-kahan-cynthia-erivo-with-ariana-grande",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T18:43:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/media/podcasts/chappell-roan-kristen-bell-surprises-pop-shop-podcast-1236318939/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend, music fans worldwide experienced surprise guest appearances at concerts across the globe. In Pasadena, California, Chappell Roan joined Noah Kahan on stage for her song \"California\" at the Rose Bowl. In London, Cynthia Erivo reunited with her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande at the O2 Arena, performing together. Meanwhile, in Denver, Kristen Bell entertained the crowd at the Savannah Bananas game with a Disney-inspired medley at Coors Field. The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast delved into the various surprise guest collaborations, spanning genres and locations, including an interview about the trio's unique performances. Additionally, the podcast provided updates on music charts, including Stray Kids tying for second-most No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, Pooh Shiesty, Karol G, and Role Model topping the top 10, and Ella Langley's \"Choosin’ Texas\" nearing the all-time most-weeks record on the Billboard Hot 100. The popular podcast offers a weekly discussion on pop news, chart statistics, new music, and interviews with pop stars and industry professionals.",
  "summary": "On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast , Katie & Keith are talking about the many special pop treats at events across the world.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}