AceShowbiz - Taylor Swift had a remarkable weekend in Los Angeles, attending two major music events that captured the spotlight across the city. On March 26, 2026, she was honored at the iHeartRadio Music Awards held at the Dolby Theatre, where she accepted the Pop Album of the Year award among a total of seven prizes. This achievement extended her record as the most awarded artist in the history of the show.

Taylor Swift made her awards show debut alongside her fiancé, Travis Kelce, marking a memorable night for the couple. Her dominance at the iHeartRadio Music Awards was a key topic on the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, where hosts Katie Atkinson and Keith Caulfield discussed her sweeping success and impact on the event.

Following her awards triumph, Taylor Swift continued her high-profile weekend by attending the second of two exclusive Paul McCartney concerts at the Fonda Theater on Saturday night. The intimate phone-free shows celebrated McCartney’s announcement of his upcoming album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. Although McCartney did not perform the lead single, "Days We Left Behind," the concerts were packed with A-list attendees, including Taylor Swift and the HAIM sisters, who enjoyed a girls’ night out together.

The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast also highlighted the presence of numerous celebrities at these events, emphasizing the significance of McCartney’s concerts within the music community. Both events showcased the blend of legacy and contemporary stars, with Taylor Swift serving as a bridge between generations.

In addition to the coverage of Taylor Swift's weekend, the podcast featured chart news celebrating BTS’s continued success. Their album ARIRANG debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking the group's seventh No. 1 album. Simultaneously, BTS’s song "SWIM" also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, their seventh chart-topping single — a fitting coincidence given the group’s seven members.

The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast offers weekly updates on all things pop music, combining chart analysis, news, and interviews with industry insiders. Hosted by Billboard’s executive digital director Katie Atkinson and managing director Keith Caulfield, the show provides both casual listeners and chart enthusiasts with engaging discussions about the latest trends and milestones in pop music.

Listeners can stream the podcast on Billboard.com or download it via Apple Podcasts and other platforms. The recent episode covering Taylor Swift's weekend and BTS’s chart achievements is available now for pop fans eager to stay informed on current music industry highlights.