Justice for Thanksgiving! Before We Ski Into December, We Have Your 2025 Turkey Day Entertainment & Playlist
As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get swept away by the festivities of Christmas, with Mariah Carey’s iconic anthem reminding us that “It’s time” for the winter celebrations. However, the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast emphasizes the importance of Thanksgiving, showcasing a vibrant array of pop entertainment set to make the 2025 Turkey Day special. The episode highlights the highly anticipated Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will air on NBC and Peacock at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT on November 27. The parade promises a diverse lineup, featuring performances by HUNTR/X—composed of KPop Demon Hunters stars EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI—as well as a special opening act by the talented Cynthia Erivo. This year’s festivities will also include halftime performances by notable artists Jack White, Post Malone, and Lil Jon during the NFL games, adding a musical flair to the day’s events.
In addition to the parade, the podcast hosts Katie Atkinson and Keith Caulfield delve into the charts, reporting on the latest pop music trends. Taylor Swift continues her reign at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100, while Rosalía celebrates her first top 10 album with the debut of *LUX*. Newcomer Olivia Dean is also making waves, achieving new heights within the top 10, and sombr, a rising star, secures his first top 10 hit on the Hot 100 with the track “back to friends.” The podcast not only covers these exciting developments but also engages listeners with a discussion about Thanksgiving music, reminding us that the holiday has its own unique soundtrack.
The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast serves as an engaging platform for pop culture enthusiasts, offering a mix of lively discussions, chart insights, and interviews with music industry figures. Listeners can tune in for their weekly dose of pop news and updates, ensuring that even as we prepare for the holiday season, Thanksgiving remains a celebrated occasion in the music world. With such a rich lineup of entertainment planned for the holiday, it’s clear that Thanksgiving deserves its moment in the spotlight before the Christmas festivities take over.
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Mariah Carey might say “It’s time” for Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are making sure we don’t ski right over Thanksgiving on our path to the December holiday season, because there is a lot of good pop entertainment lined up for your 2025 Turkey Day. First up is the
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
, airing on NBC and Peacock at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT on Nov. 27, which has a reliably festive (and eclectic) lineup that includes HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI) from
KPop Demon Hunters
and a just-announced opening performance from Cynthia Erivo. Then we have
three NFL halftime headliners
, with Jack White (Lions vs. Packers), Post Malone (Cowboys vs. Chiefs) and Lil Jon (Ravens vs. Bengals) all playing center-field sets.
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Katie also has you covered with a smattering of her family’s favorite Thanksgiving songs — yes, Thanksgiving has music too. Listen to the full episode below:
Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how Taylor Swift stays put at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 charts, how Rosalía gets her first top 10 album ever on the Billboard 200 with the debut of
LUX
, how Olivia Dean hits new highs in the top 10 on both charts, and how sombr gets his first top 10 on the Hot 100 with “back to friends.”
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