CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show
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Join music industry specialists Chris and Chantel Nicole as they deep-dive and reveal their unfiltered thoughts on the best pop acts, songs, albums, and concerts from around the globe. From the latest releases to the biggest music festivals, Chris and Chantel share their opinions on everything pop and K-pop music related.
CCTV’s pop podcast is a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends in the pop and K-pop world. It provides an entertaining and informative way to learn about the music, culture, and people behind it all.
Chris and Chan give music reviews, interview pop stars, and feature guest appearances from legendary music producers. Be sure to subscribe to your new favorite podcast today!
The Pussycat Dolls are BACK (But Not All of Them) | POP 101: A Guide to The Pussycat Dolls (Part 2)
The Pussycat Dolls are back, but a lot has happened since we last covered them. In Part 2 of our PCD POP 101, we pick up right where we left off: the lawsuit between Nicole Scherzinger and founder Robin Antin, what all six members got up to during the legal fallout, and how Nicole quietly became a T...
We Finally Listened to ZAYN's "Mind of Mine" & We Have Thoughts | Track by Track Review
ZAYN's debut solo album "Mind of Mine" was released on March 25, 2016, exactly one year to the day he left One Direction. It was the first solo album from any 1D member, and it announced his arrival in a big way: debuting at #1 in both the UK and US, making him the first British male s...
First Time Listening to Madonna's “Confessions on a Dance Floor” - Honest Track by Track Review
Madonna's tenth studio album “Confessions on a Dance Floor” was released on November 9, 2005 - a full creative reset after the polarizing “American Life”. Produced almost entirely with Stuart Price, the album blended 1970s disco, 1980s electropop, and 2000s club music into a seamlessly mixed, non-st...
Did Steps Peak With "Buzz"? | Six Top 5 Singles, A Kylie Cover & A Full Track by Track Review
Chris and Chantel give you their honest review of Buzz, the third studio album from Steps, released in October 2000. After the massive success of Step One and Steptacular, Steps took a bold leap forward - working with new writers and producers, maturing their sound, and stepping (pun intended) out o...
First Time Listening to One Direction "Midnight Memories" - Honest Review
One Direction’s third studio album "Midnight Memories" marked a noticeable shift in their sound, image, and ambition. Released in 2013, the album featured massive singles like “Best Song Ever,” “Story of My Life,” “Midnight Memories,” and “You & I,” and signaled a move away from polish...
JADE in NYC - That’s Showbiz, Baby! Live Review
JADE brought That’s Showbiz, Baby! to Brooklyn Paramount in NYC, and we were there. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole recap JADE’s live show in New York - from the vocals and staging to the theatrical drama and crowd energy. We talk about how the songs from That’s Showbiz, Baby! translated o...
Americans Listen to Take That "The Circus"
With renewed attention on Take That thanks to the recent Netflix documentary and the announcement that The Circus Live tour is returning in 2026, we’re revisiting the album that truly cemented their second-act dominance. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through "The Circus...
SM Entertainment Steals Songs… Or Transforms Them?
From “Mirotic” to “Dreams Come True,” from “Hot Summer” to “Next Level,” SM Entertainment has built a reputation for reworking songs from outside Korea and turning them into K-pop staples. But where’s the line between a cover, a sample, a demo… and plagiarism?In this episode, Chris and Chantel break...
EXO "REVERXE" - Was It Worth the Wait?
EXO is back with REVERXE, their eighth studio album - and their first group release since 2023’s EXIST. With nine new tracks, a bold concept, and a six-member lineup, fans have been waiting to see if this marks a true new era or just a brief return. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track...
WE MET SAY NOW?! 🇬🇧➡️🗽 Interviewing the UK Girl Group
UK girl group SAY NOW stopped by NYC and we had to catch up with them! While they were in New York for a short visit to hit the studio, see the sights, and meet their amazing fans (the SAYLORS 💛), Chantel Nicole sat down with SAY NOW for an exclusive chat on CCTV: The Non-Stop Pop Show. We talk all...