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In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole break down the full Manon Bannerman situation from the beginning: the hiatus announcement, the theories, the leaked storyboard and dance rehearsal footage, the Deuxmoi report, the Zane Lowe interview, the Missy Paramo unfollow, and everything in between. We cover all four theories including the racial mistreatment conversation, the contractual obligations allegations, and the public support pivot. Then we review "Pinky Up," KATSEYE's first release without Manon, and react to their Coachella debut, including the accidental "Wild" project leak and the moment that broke the internet: Manon in the crowd. Follow us @cctvpops 0:00 - Intro1:28 - Pop Star Academy7:38 - The Cut and Nylon Interviews11:39 - Theory: It wasn't Manon's choice to leave13:24 - Theory: Manon genuinely needed a break15:29 - Racially-driven mistreatment and Daniela's father's comments21:25 - Missy Paramo22:40 - Alleged HxG internal memo24:15 - Five-piece performances in South America26:21 - "Pinky Up" pre-production materials leaked29:52 - "Pinky Up" teaser release and Manon Weverse statement32:14 - Deuxmoi report33:15 - Theory: Label is accusing Manon of breach of contract obligations34:55 - Theory: Manon was cut from "Pinky Up" and now she is done39:24 - Zane Lowe Interview40:30 - "Pinky Up" Review49:10 - Coachella set review56:30 - "Wild" announcement leak and what's next for KATSEYE?References: “Pinky Up” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F1ET2XHQfk&pp=ygUQa2F0c2V5ZSBwaW5rIHl1cA%3D%3D“Pinky Up” Live at Coachella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMuLmvR1D_Y&pp=ygURa2F0c2V5ZSBjb2FjaGVsbGE%3D NYLON Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6Kvx8fAMdA&pp=ygUNa2F0c2V5ZSBueWxvbg%3D%3D Zane Lowe Interview clip: https://x.com/KatseyeSP/status/2042298969783517581?s=20 @thesimplysimone video about black women in groups https://www.tiktok.com/@thesimplysimone/video/7609430097702997261 Manon shoutout at Lollapalooza Argentina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovaHpLfEkT4 “Pinky Up” OT6 Practice Leak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WK2MiQ3AVQ&pp=ygUScGlua3kgdXAgb3Q2IGRhbmNl “Pinky Up” Storyboard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msEeY8ngS4Y&pp=ygUTcGlua3kgdXAgc3Rvcnlib2FyZA%3D%3D

RAYE's second studio album "THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE." is a statement - a sprawling, maximalist 73-minute concept record divided into four seasons, featuring 17 tracks that move through jazz, big band, soul, orchestral pop, and R&B. Released independently on March 27, 2026, the album debuted at #1 in the UK, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, and features collaborations with Hans Zimmer and the London Symphony Orchestra, a surprise duet with soul legend Al Green, and intimate moments with RAYE's grandfather and sisters. It follows global smash "Where Is My Husband!" - her second UK #1 - and critics are already calling it one of the boldest pop albums in years. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through This Music May Contain Hope with special guest Jasmine Stephen - producer at The Kelly Clarkson Show and a seasoned veteran of music and entertainment television - bringing her industry perspective to one of 2026's most ambitious pop releases. From the cinematic spoken-word intro to the four-minute credit roll in "Fin.," does RAYE's big swing land? Is this a sophomore masterpiece or beautifully overwhelming? Track by track, we find out. Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops 0:00 - Intro2:59 - "THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE." Album Info4:28 - Album Cover6:10 - "Intro: Girl Under the Grey Cloud."9:20 - "I Will Overcome."15:10 - "Beware.. The South London Lover Boy."19:34 - "The WhatsApp Shakespeare."23:43 - "Winter Woman."30:22 - "Click Clack Symphony." feat. Hans Zimmer38:42 - "I Know You’re Hurting."45:25 - "Life Boat."50:20 - "I Hate The Way I Look Today."55:45 - "Goodbye Henry." feat. Al Green1:01:04 - "Nightingale Lane."1:05:34 - "Skin & Bones."1:11:04 - "WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!"1:17:37 - "Fields." feat. Grandad Michael1:22:31 - "Joy." feat. Amma & Absolutely1:27:27 - "Happier Times Ahead."1:31:04 - "Fin."1:34:34 - Cut or Keep1:37:50 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences: “Click Clack Symphony.” Feat. Hans Zimmer MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtVcltkn3HI&pp=ygUQcmF5ZSBjbGljayBjbGFjaw%3D%3D “I Know You’re Hurting.” Live at Abbey Road Studios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXkn1Ee7Q5o&pp=ygUccmF5ZSBpIGtub3cgeW91J3JlIGh1cnJ0aW5nIA%3D%3D “Nightingale Lane.” Live at Abbey Road Studios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZKywzRJa_Y&pp=ygUVcmF5ZSBuaWdodGluZ2FsZSBsYW5l “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK5TyISxZ_M&pp=ygUYcmF5ZSB3aGVyZSBpcyBteSBodXNiYW5k

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 Tony Award-winning Broadway star in the middle of it all. Then in March 2026, the Pussycat Dolls announced their return as a trio with Nicole, Ashley and Kimberly, new single "Club Song" and a 53-date global PCD Forever Tour. But Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta and Melody Thornton weren't invited. And not all of them found out before the public did. We break down the full story: the court filings, the pay disparity, the blindsided members, the viral Today Show moment, and what it all means for one of the biggest girl groups of the 2000s.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops 0:00 - Intro0:56 - Robin and Nicole's Lawsuits14:18 - What did everyone get up to?32:55 - The 2026 Reunion & "Club Song"47:57 - Carmit & Jessica speak out52:12 - And meanwhile, Melody...57:27 - What's next for the Pussycat Dolls?References: “Club Song” Lyric Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmXBI1NH07E&pp=ygUNcGNkIGNsdWIgc29uZw%3D%3D“Club Song” Dance https://www.instagram.com/p/DWT1CugkVVP/ “Club Song” Dance 2 https://www.instagram.com/p/DV4GnwTD0JQ/ Jessica on The Maverick Approach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsCE7beVEjc&t=2832s&pp=ygUQamVzc2ljYSBtYXZlcmljaw%3D%3D Today Show Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNu1dSmZZ7I&pp=ygUOcGNkIHRvZGF5IHNob3c%3D Melody Thornton - “I Will Always Love You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grtZ6LYEpoM&pp=ygUZbWVsb2R5IHRob3JudG9uIGJvZHlndWFyZA%3D%3D

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 solo artist to achieve that with a debut album. Primarily an alt-R&B record, "Mind of Mine" blends elements of soul, funk, electronic, hip hop, and even Qawwali - a far cry from the polished pop of One Direction. The album features singles "PILLOWTALK," "LIKE I WOULD," and "wRoNg" (feat. Kehlani), and includes the Urdu-language interlude "INTERMISSION: fLoWeR," a nod to ZAYN's British-Pakistani heritage. In this episode, Chris, Chantel Nicole and guest Emily Haydel go track by track through "Mind of Mine" for the very first time, breaking down the production, vocals, lyrics, and visuals for each song. Was this a genuine artistic statement or just a rebrand? Does it hold up a decade later? Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpopsFollow Emily Haydel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emihayyy Go check out Vizzcast in NYC for your podcasting, broadcast and content creation needs! Book at ⁠https://vizzcast.com⁠ 0:00 - Intro2:12 - "Mind of Mine" Album Info3:55 - Album Cover4:41 - "MiNd Of MiNdd (Intro)"7:39 - "PILLOWTALK"14:53 - "iT's YoU"20:46 - "BeFoUr"27:28 - "sHe"31:39 - "dRuNk"35:36 - "INTERMISSION: fLoWer"39:51 - "rEaR vIeW"43:44 - "wRoNg" feat. Kehlani49:42 - "fOoL fOr YoU"56:39 - "BoRdErSz"1:01:28 - "tRuTh"1:04:18 - "lUcOzAdE"1:08:42 - "TiO"1:12:50 - "BLUE"1:18:37 - "BRIGHT"1:21:21 - "LIKE I WOULD"1:25:01 - "SHE DON'T LOVE ME"1:28:10 - Cut or Keep1:30:20 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences: “PILLOWTALK” MV https://youtu.be/C_3d6GntKbk?si=zKxiI0DbN3esM30V“iT’s YoU” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1seDBXvGYcc&pp=ygUNemF5biBpdCdzIHlvdQ%3D%3D “BeFoUr” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaPxw5exts&pp=ygULemF5biBiZWZvdXLSBwkJxQoBhyohjO8%3D “LIKE I WOULD” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTaqcGz2O5o&pp=ygURemF5biBsaWtlIGkgd291bGQ%3D

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-stop listening experience. It debuted at #1 in 40 countries, won the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album, and spawned four singles: "Hung Up," "Sorry," "Get Together," and "Jump." In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through “Confessions on a Dance Floor” with special guest Jeff Benjamin - award-winning music journalist and Billboard's renowned K-pop columnist - bringing his global pop expertise to one of Madonna's most celebrated comebacks.Was this Madonna's greatest reinvention? Or her most calculated one? The dance floor doesn't lie. Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops Follow Jeff Benjamin on X: https://x.com/jeff__benjamin Follow Jeff Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff__benjamin Go check out Vizzcast in NYC for your podcasting, broadcast and content creation needs! Book at ⁠https://vizzcast.com⁠ 0:00 - Intro1:40 - “Confessions on a Dance Floor” Album Info2:49 - Album Cover5:12 - “Hung Up”18:14 - “Get Together”27:18 - “Sorry”38:05 - “Future Lovers”43:37 - “I Love New York”51:15 - “Let It Will Be”59:53 - “Forbidden Love”1:09:07 - “Jump”1:16:19 - “How High”1:23:15 - “Isaac”1:33:12 - “Push”1:37:57 - “Like It Or Not”1:43:34 - Does the album stand the test of time?1:47:53 - Cut or Keep1:49:40 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences: “Hung Up” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDwb9jOVRtU&pp=ygUPbWFkb25uYSBodW5nIHVw“Hung Up” Live at the 2005 MTV EMAs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjBw6QaiwoM&pp=ygUPbWFkb25uYSBodW5nIHVw “Get Together” US MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObjtMmTRyrM&pp=ygUUbWFkb25uYSBnZXQgdG9nZXRoZXI%3D “Get Together” European MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zqZnarJQ-E&pp=ygUUbWFkb25uYSBnZXQgdG9nZXRoZXI%3D “Get Together” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMnwF-ffARc&pp=ygUZbWFkb25uYSBnZXQgdG9nZXRoZXIgbGl2ZQ%3D%3D “Sorry” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdccTOcX7o4&pp=ygUObWFkb25uYSAgc29ycnnSBwkJxQoBhyohjO8%3D “Sorry” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQd2sbpQhFY&pp=ygUObWFkb25uYSAgc29ycnk%3“Future Lovers” / “I Feel Love” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n80QXNRIV6c&pp=ygUVbWFkb25uYSBmdXR1cmUgbG92ZXJz “I Love New York” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp_b3PnsPPs&pp=ygUXbWFkb25uYSBpIGxvdmUgbmV3IHlvcmvSBwkJxQoBhyohjO8%3D “Let It Will Be” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhxTko9IylA&t=11s&pp=ygUWbWFkb25uYSBsZXQgaXQgd2lsbCBiZQ%3D%3D “Forbidden Love” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogCbtabiU_c&pp=ygUWbWFkb25uYSBmb3JiaWRkZW4gbG92ZQ%3D%3D “Jump” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx0mYN32Kps&pp=ygUMbWFkb25uYSBqdW1w“Jump” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2QYZor1b1Y&pp=ygUMbWFkb25uYSBqdW1w “Isaac” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9mys-bj4Jk&pp=ygUMbWFkb25uYWlzYWFj “Like It Or Not” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqHqON4oOJI&pp=ygUWbWFkb25uYSBsaWtlIGl0IG9yIG5vdA%3D%3D

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 of their comfort zone for the first time. The result is an album that feels like a group in transition - more sophisticated, more daring, and more grown-up than anything they'd done before. Going track by track through the entire album - breaking down the songwriting, the vocals, the production, and the stories behind every song. And because this is Steps, we don't stop there. Also covered: the music videos, the live performances, and yes - the dance routines. Is Buzz the moment Steps truly grew up? Are these singles the strongest run of any UK pop act in 2000? Does the album hold up over 20 years later? No fluff. No filler. Just an honest, in-depth review from two people who genuinely love pop music.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - "Buzz" Album Info3:05 - Album Covers6:17 - "Better The Devil You Know"14:51 - "Stomp"22:02 - "Summer of Love"29:45 - "It's The Way You Make Me Feel"38:02 - "You'll Be Sorry"45:29 - "Learn To Love Again"49:19 - "Never Get Over You"54:00 - "Hand On Your Heart"57:58 - "Happy Go Lucky"1:03:08 - "Buzzz"1:07:32 - "Here and Now"1:17:00 - "Paradise Lost"1:22:00 - "Turn Around"1:26:42 - "Wouldn't Hurt So Bad"1:31:57 - "If You Believe"1:36:28 - Cut or Keep1:38:37 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences: “Better The Devil You Know” MV https://youtu.be/Xl-deXhe1-0?si=cNh30aYHU7SrfQZ4"Better The Devil You Know/Vogue" Live at What The Future Holds Tour https://youtu.be/2VBH5Nqv8qk?si=MTw8FxfN768gLKeg “Stomp” MV https://youtu.be/aMblBLQQ-O0?si=eERRSJLwHp1RiF69“Stomp” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/UbiR_RQm5aA?si=uav6eBWHD1cEhkHR “Summer of Love” MV https://youtu.be/HUG2y4Gpf9w?si=4pMpi5104sQVhGfU “Summer of Love” Live at Steps Into Summer https://youtu.be/MJYpAec6PfE?si=AJxJOMKmbKaDfIoq “Summer of Love/Paradise Lost/Despacito” Live at Party on the Dancefloor Tour https://youtu.be/qbBrvGFHUtE?si=12OANNvygx0QuISI “It’s The Way You Make Me Feel” MV https://youtu.be/E9L-0x92vXk?si=ZAf74rbO-cNnALel“It’s The Way You Make Me Feel” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/0VpngCSxoXk?si=UJnAp9bMlyQavAWo “You’ll Be Sorry” MV https://youtu.be/cYDzYZJMx08?si=B7O7z1skAYMuoh5z“You’ll Be Sorry” Live at Gold Tour https://youtu.be/lCRQOtzOG50?si=jHQJxunJmu6cdZal “Never Get Over You” Live at Steptacular Tour https://youtu.be/817LZ3lgeSk?si=wHzWpiHWQJm87mus “Hand on Your Heart” Live at Gold Tour https://youtu.be/Di-ZPeaFFV4?si=YMvUF9BeFlPldQnn “Here and Now” MV https://youtu.be/-jwJ4GcsOPs?si=cyASBYP8HFGJjYA7“Here and Now” Live at Blue Peter https://youtu.be/WX_0omCwfNM?si=R6CP0CbaTY274yAn “Here and Now” Live at Gold Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjPVFlz5n4U&pp=ygUWaGVyZSBhbmQgbm93IGdvbGQgdG91cg%3D%3D “If You Believe” Live at Gold Tour https://youtu.be/QhcgymT3Fts?si=JUDpvBrtko3WWpRZ

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 polished teen pop toward a more guitar-driven, rock-influenced sound. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through "Midnight Memories", sharing their honest thoughts on the production, songwriting, vocals, and whether this era truly represented growth for Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. Was this the moment One Direction matured as artists? Or just a stylistic experiment in the middle of peak boyband mania? Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops 0:00 - Intro0:46 - "Midnight Memories" Album Info2:31 - Album Cover3:00 - "Best Song Ever"12:00 - "Story Of My Life"18:11 - "Diana"22:28 - "Midnight Memories"27:28 - "You & I"36:18 - "Don't Forget Where You Belong"40:00 - "Strong"44:15 - "Happily"48:49 - "Right Now"51:50 - "Little Black Dress"55:56 - "Through The Dark"59:33 - "Something Great"1:04:07 - "Little White Lies"1:07:56 - "Better Than Words"1:11:14 - Cut or Keep1:12:36 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences: “Best Song Ever” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_v9MY_FMcw&pp=ygUcb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBiZXN0IHNvbmcgZXZlcg%3D%3D“Best Song Ever” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7rvnjVgbzc&pp=ygUcb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBiZXN0IHNvbmcgZXZlcg%3D%3D“Story Of My Life” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-TE_Ys4iwM&pp=ygUeb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBzdG9yeSBvZiBteSBsaWZl “Story Of My Life” Live on the 1D TV Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2h6KIpBums&pp=ygUeb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBzdG9yeSBvZiBteSBsaWZl “Diana” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEtHLWGi4jY&pp=ygUTb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBkaWFuYQ%3D%3D “Midnight Memories” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkx9kCdaaMg&pp=ygUfb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBtaWRuaWdodCBtZW1vcmllcw%3D%3D “Midnight Memories” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_D8ug72MoI&pp=ygUfb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBtaWRuaWdodCBtZW1vcmllc9IHCQmHCgGHKiGM7w%3D%3D “You & I” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kqQDCxRCzM&pp=ygUYb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiB5aW91IGFuZCBp “You & I” Live on BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDzS9SQ6Xac&pp=ygUYb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiB5aW91IGFuZCBp “Strong” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azxckhLfTYA&pp=ygUUb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBzdHJvbmfSBwkJhwoBhyohjO8%3D “Happily” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuT1K7Hhua0&pp=ygUVb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBoYXBwaWx5 “Right Now” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQG_SMaVHNU&pp=ygUXb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiByaWdodCBub3c%3D “Little Black Dress” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKDpIKNr840&pp=ygUgb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBsaXR0bGUgYmFsY2sgZHJlc3M%3D “Through the Dark” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5eBVMqO-Vw&pp=ygUeb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiB0aHJvdWdoIHRoZSBkYXJr “Better Than Words” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybUFx8xvZfM&pp=ygUfb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBiZXR0ZXIgdGhhbiB3b3Jkcw%3D%3D

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 on stage, standout moments from the setlist, and whether JADE fully stepped into her solo pop star era in front of a packed Brooklyn crowd. How does the live production compare to the studio album? Did the encore moments hit? And most importantly - did she deliver? Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpopsSetlist: FUFN (F*** You for Now) HeadacheBefore You Break My HeartUnconditionalFantasySelf Saboteur Lip ServicePlastic BoxGlitch Frozen / This Is What We Dance ForNatural At DisasterMidnight Cowboy / Wasabi / Gossip / IT girlSilent DiscoChurch Angel of My Dreams

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" (2008), the multi-platinum album featuring massive hits like “Greatest Day,” “Up All Night,” and “The Garden.” We break down the production, songwriting, vocals, and emotional core of the record that transformed Take That from successful returnees into full-blown stadium giants. How does "The Circus" hold up today? Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops Go check out Vizzcast in NYC for your podcasting, broadcast and content creation needs! Book at https://vizzcast.com  0:00 - Intro0:29 - “The Circus” Album Info1:45 - Album Cover2:39 - “The Garden”9:51 - “Greatest Day”16:24 - “Hello”21:26 - “Said It All”28:54 - “Julie”33:00 - “The Circus”38:58 - “How Did It Come To This”44:18 - “Up All Night”49:39 - “What Is Love”55:25 - “You”58:08 - “Hold Up A Light”1:02:41 - “Here”1:08:05 - “She Said”1:10:49 - Cut or Keep1:12:38 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences: “The Garden” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOuZzEUsBcQ “The Garden” Circus Tour 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf79RSoG3fM&pp=ygUUdGFrZSB0aGF0IHRoZSBnYXJkZW4%3D “Greatest Day” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9kiR4UxLtM&pp=ygUWdGFrZSB0aGF0IGdyZWF0ZXN0IGRheQ%3D%3D “Greatest Day” Live at BRIT Awards 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JElwi53AfSI&pp=ygUWdGFrZSB0aGF0IGdyZWF0ZXN0IGRheQ%3D%3D “Hello” Circus Tour 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgcc38J3kak&pp=ygUPdGFrZSB0aGF0IGhlbGxv “Said It All” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ideJmOH2z4Y&pp=ygUVdGFrZSB0aGF0IHNhaWQgaXQgYWxs“Said It All” Live at Abbey Road https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIgrBwzDM0E&pp=ygUVdGFrZSB0aGF0IHNhaWQgaXQgYWxs0gcJCYcKAYcqIYzv “Julie” Live at Take That Come to Town https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fYcRRlYrSg&pp=ygUPdGFrZSB0aGF0IGp1bGll “The Circus” Live at Abbey Road https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I53fFvALuHY&pp=ygUfdGFrZSB0aGF0IHRoZSBjaXJjdXMgYWJiZXkgcmFvZNIHCQmHCgGHKiGM7w%3D%3D “How Did It Come To This” Circus Tour 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycK3Byj1zRw&pp=ygUhdGFrZSB0aGF0IGhvdyBkaWQgaXQgY29tZSB0byB0aGlz “Up All Night” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gzDFf0M-N4&pp=ygUWdGFrZSB0aGF0IHVwIGFsbCBuaWdodA%3D%3D “Up All Night” Live at Take That Come to Town https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY-UgjpzdaQ&pp=ygUWdGFrZSB0aGF0IHVwIGFsbCBuaWdodA%3D%3D “What Is Love” Circus Tour 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq1ZMfeRdXU “Hold Up A Light” Circus Tour 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVfCahOAiA0&pp=ygUZdGFrZSB0aGF0IGhvbGQgdXAgYSBsaWdodA%3D%3D 

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 down the legal and creative differences between covers, master vs. publishing rights, sampling, interpolation, and demo recordings - and why those distinctions matter more than most fans realize.We dive into SM’s history of licensed remakes, Western songwriting collaborations, and the company’s unique ability to transform existing material into something distinctly “SM.” Are these just copied songs… or carefully negotiated reinventions? References: Dolly Parton - "I Will Always Love You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0bEZH6ZqG4Whitney Houston - "I Will Always Love You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JWTaaS7LdUBig Mama Thornton - "Hound Dog" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoHDrzw-RPgElvis Presley - "Hound Dog" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNYWl13IWhYBTS - "As I Told You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inNYQUC6dFsBLACKPINK - "So Hot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skIfzl96Gc0TWICE - "End of Time" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxQKaEGrQ384Minute - "Milkshake" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrGQBMkXa30MEOVV - “Abracadabra” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jlLUl8hKGY&pp=ygURbWVvdnYgYWJyYWNhZGFicmE%3D Dara - “Mr. Rover” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcWlLGDvmEE&pp=ygUOZGFyYSBtci4gcm92ZXI%3D KAI - “Rover” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlTIextYnyQ&pp=ygUOZGFyYSBtci4gcm92ZXI%3D Medium.com "The Art of Clearing a Sample" article https://medium.com/the-courtroom/the-art-of-clearing-a-sample-deciding-if-its-worth-it-and-how-to-actually-do-e26fa56ad090Busta Rhymes - "Pass The Courvoisier Part II" feat. P. Diddy & Pharrell Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ZUaxyPoZ8NCT U - "90's Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5H8zBb3iaoKe$ha - "Run Devil Run" (Demo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBjETYX1awQGirls' Generation - "Run Devil Run" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_gfD3nvh-86ix9ine - "Nobody (Closer)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2AN35GVh3U&ab_channel=FunnyYoutubeEditsWinner - "Island" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRj4toENrnASarah Connor - "Under My Skin" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33FwMpiWsaATVXQ! - "MIROTIC" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtJS32n6LNQA20 MAY - "UNDER MY SKIN" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GioJ0KPZADg&list=RDGioJ0KPZADg&start_radio=1&pp=ygUPYTIwIG1heSBtaXJvdGljoAcBTriple 8 - "Knockout" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czg3-Uw2dfMSuper Junior - "Twins (Knock Out)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrazFGFRnhMNylon Beat - "Like A Fool" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHwRoRB6u_0S.E.S. - "Dreams Come True" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uiR4SrDGZkaespa - "Dreams Come True" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H69tJmsgd9IMonrose - "Hot Summer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikgpaT5_XXYf(x) - "Hot Summer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-rftpZ7kCYPhrased Differently - "Red Light" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tnDNr3gZcUf(x) - "Red Light" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv-8-EgPEY0Nathalie Makoma - "I Just Wanna Dance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJGaOefn7nMGirls' Generation - "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SwiSpudKWIAWA - "Like I Do" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DIa-MolAUQBoA - "Better" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOxl2OIOVIIA$ton Wyld - "Next Level" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTKm0mnZgp8aespa - "Next Level" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TWR90KJl84Duffy - "Mercy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7ZEVA5dy-YGirls' Generation - "Dancing Queen" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXZxc8GSXnI

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 by track through REVERXE, breaking down the vocals, production, lyrics, and overall direction. From high-energy lead single CROWN to experimental cuts like Moonlight Shadows and Flatline, we’re digging into what works, what surprised us, and what might leave some listeners divided. Was REVERXE worth the wait? Does EXO still set the standard for K-pop albums? Let’s get into it. 0:00 - Intro0:47 - "REVERXE" Album Info2:24 - Album Cover3:53 - "Crown"25:51 - "Back It Up"37:02 - "Crazy"42:01 - "Suffocate"48:48 - "Moonlight Shadows"54:14 - "Back Pocket"59:38 - "Touch & Go"1:04:11 - "Flatline"1:08:54 - "I'm Home"1:17:24 - Cut or Keep1:20:50 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences: “Crown” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWfKkqo1Mk8&pp=ygUMZXhvIGNyb3duIG120gcJCXwKAYcqIYzv “Crown” Choreography at Music Bank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEUR2TRM9XQ&pp=ygUWZXhvIGNyb3duIGNob3Jlb2dyYXBoeQ%3D%3D #MMA2025 Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1oeUV45EsA&pp=ygUJZXhvIG1lbG9u “I’m Home” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hTbNeHqGD8&pp=ygUNZXhvICdpJ20gaG9tZQ%3D%3D“I’m Home” Live at REVERXE Showcase https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4NHHKRWptg&pp=ygUNZXhvICdpJ20gaG9tZQ%3D%3D 

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 things: their origins as NEEDANAMEBRO, how they evolved into SAY NOW, their sound and visuals, and their  journey as a girl group. The girls also open up about building their brand as artists, finding their blend with 3 unique vocals and aesthetics, and what’s next for them as they continue taking over the pop scene. From London to NYC -- this is SAY NOW unfiltered 🎤✨ Members of Say Now: Amelia Onuorah Instagram: @ameliaa.norahYsabelle "Yssy" Angeli (also known as Ysabelle Salvanera) Instagram: @ysabelleangeliMadeleine "Maddie" Haynes Instagram: @madzhaynes  🎶 Topics covered: How SAY NOW was formedTheir former name NEEDANAMEBROCreating their signature sound + visuals Their time in North America visiting both Toronto and NYCThings to do in the UKMedia featured in this video:  Say Now - Live from London | Full Performance https://youtu.be/_KRVsbWrdgI?si=FqrCyWx1qVddNvgx Say Now - Brick By Brick Official Music Video https://youtu.be/AH6K8VV73PQ?si=OeYfyWErwscZMDQQSay Now - Trouble M/V https://youtu.be/KPMSyTH-fS0?si=tRSH9KJMDJkc9OH3'needanamebro / SAY NOW Netflix (Better now without you) https://youtu.be/IGXH-ZPgPro?si=Bgg__opr1v4JU6q7Say Now - Can't Keep a Beat [Dance Video] https://youtu.be/f1ogxTFufIc?si=HteKOvY_haMLz5OD Say Now - Super Market https://youtu.be/3e6B9fLj7oY?si=ZfOC1yCcgFSo__pZSay Now NYC Vlog https://youtu.be/3pXVnedQrhk?si=1E8oVwDCHLsyRXBCSpecial thanks to Say Now's management team, and ROGUE ARMS for allowing us to film! Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

To celebrate the 25th anniversary and long-awaited vinyl release of Atomic Kitten’s debut album "Right Now", we’re diving into the version that finally made them stars: the 2001 re-release featuring Jenny Frost.In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole give a track-by-track honest review, comparing the Kerry vs. Jenny versions, the original 2000 UK release, the Japanese edition, and how "Right Now" evolved from a commercial disappointment to a true British pop comeback story - thanks to the massive success of "Whole Again".Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops 0:00 - Intro0:51 - "Right Now" Album Info2:19 - Album Covers6:30 - "Right Now"19:36 - "Follow Me"29:21 - "Whole Again"45:03 - "Eternal Flame"54:22 - "Tomorrow And Tonight"59:29 - "Get Real"1:04:52 - "Turn Me On"1:09:54 - "Hippy"1:15:48 - "You Are"1:22:47 - "Cradle"1:29:39 - "Bye Now"1:35:38 - "Strangers"1:41:43 - "See Ya"1:48:56 - "I Want Your Love"1:56:32 - Cut or Keep1:58:37 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences: “Right Now” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yynstc_bFRE&pp=ygUXYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiByaWdodCBub3c%3D “Right Now” Live on TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zgz_pVkvcs&pp=ygUcYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiByaWdodCBub3cgbGl2ZQ%3D%3D “Right Now” Live on Childline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_5L8i4cE6g&pp=ygUiYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBqZW5ueSByaWdodCBub3cgMjAwMQ%3D%3D “Right Now 2004” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcdpvPrhFiw&pp=ygUXYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiByaWdodCBub3c%3D“Right Now” 2002 Tour Live in Belfast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcWGLeXzfB0&pp=ygUdYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBqZW5ueSByaWdodCBub3c%3D“Follow Me” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVmngi0pr9A&pp=ygUXYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBmb2xsb3cgbWU%3D“Follow Me” Live at CD:UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxi8I7p0eCA&pp=ygUXYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBmb2xsb3cgbWU%3D“Whole Again” MV with Kerry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9B5JxwtZ0I&t=14s&pp=ygUZYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB3aG9sZSBhZ2Fpbg%3D%3D “Whole Again” MV with Jenny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V0xQkk9kbc&pp=ygUZYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB3aG9sZSBhZ2Fpbg%3D%3D “Whole Again” US MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RYy_k6-rlc&pp=ygUZYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB3aG9sZSBhZ2Fpbg%3D%3D “Whole Again” Live at TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOD2lyElUh0 “Whole Again” Live at the Big Reunion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gQ_MfAID7Q&pp=ygUeYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB3aG9sZSBhZ2FpbiBsaXZl0gcJCU8KAYcqIYzv “Eternal Flame” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aztY_fpjJeQ&pp=ygUbYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBldGVybmFsIGZsYW1l“Eternal Flame” Live at TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ZX7Rfwuh4&pp=ygUbYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBldGVybmFsIGZsYW1l “Get Real” Live at SM:TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5yxTuXGJL4&pp=ygUWYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBnZXQgcmVhbA%3D%3D “Turn Me On” Live at CD:UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOVdHb7gQqY&pp=ygUYYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB0dXJuIG1lIG9u“You Are” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u-N_EtVESQ&pp=ygUVYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB5b3UgYXJl0gcJCU8KAYcqIYzv“You Are” Live at CD:UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cealLv0qVUk “Cradle” Japanese MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iO9C3hDu5U&pp=ygUUYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBjcmFkbGU%3D“Cradle” Original Mix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe0u-0xGL0s “Cradle 2005” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O471IU1ZbSI&pp=ygUUYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBjcmFkbGU%3D“Strangers” Live at L2 Liverpool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Lbsza0-aY&pp=ygUXYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBzdHJhbmdlcnM%3D “See Ya” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1VwkZvU8Vc&pp=ygUUYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBzZWUgeWE%3D“See Ya” Live at TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30ujHk7fvWg&pp=ygUUYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBzZWUgeWE%3D“I Want Your Love” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwsQFAwW_KM&pp=ygUdYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBpIHdhbnQgb3VyIGxvdmU%3D“I Want Your Love” Live at TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4iF04BG9LI&pp=ygUdYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBpIHdhbnQgb3VyIGxvdmU%3D

JADE is back with That’s Showbiz Baby! The Encore - the deluxe edition of her debut album featuring new tracks and a second helping of campy, theatrical pop. But do the new songs elevate the era, or just pad the tracklist?In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole review the new material added to "That’s Showbiz Baby!", discussing the production, lyrics, vocals, and whether the Encore tracks hold their own next to standouts like "Angel of My Dreams" and "FUFN". Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops 0:00 - Intro0:20 - "That’s Showbiz Baby! The Encore" Album Info1:42 - Album Cover3:10 - "Church"12:52 - "This Is What We Dance For"18:48 - "Dreamcatcher"24:50 - "Best You Could"31:01 - "Use Me"37:59 - "Frozen"44:30 - "If My Heart Was A House"51:06 - "Tar"56:19 - Cut or Keep58:08 - Final Thoughts & Final RatingReferences: “Church” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVM6S6863Rw&pp=ygULamFkZSBjaHVyY2g%3D“Church” Live at The Graham Norton Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNQS--xxtFw&pp=ygULamFkZSBjaHVyY2g%3D “Church M.A.S.S. (Majestic. Angelic. Spiritual. Sacred)” Visualizer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSC1n9SzW4c&pp=ygULamFkZSBjaHVyY2g%3D “Frozen” Live at BBC Proms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYcKZT3yzT4&pp=ygULamFkZSBmcm96ZW4%3D

KATSEYE’s “Internet Girl” is everywhere. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole dig into the full release and ask: is this bold, self-aware pop genius... or a catchy concept that falls apart? Are we over the schtick?We break down the production, vocals, lyrics, and live mix, including that now-infamous baby voice moment and the performance rollout. Whether you’re here for the chaos or the commentary, we’re going all in. Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops 0:00 - Intro0:41 - The Song16:37 - The Choreography and Performance23:07 - What do we want next for KATSEYEReferences: “Internet Girl” Visualizer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q9EjSUovc4&pp=ygUVa2F0c2V5ZSBpbnRlcm5ldCBnaXJs“Internet Girl” Live from the Beautiful Chaos Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFE4FYlCftc