The Julia Show

Julia looks like a scorned dad, and not in a good way. Listen here to hear how she embarrassed herself, per usual. 

Okay, or he could just... not? 

Literally, duh. Where do you think I do my business? 

Britney Spears has finally broken her silence on her upcoming divorce from her husband of 14 months. Hear what she has to say in Julia's Dirty in 30.  

Doechii sat down to discuss all of the details behind her incredibly successful song "What It Is." While they chatted they unpacked all things related to the making of the song, her new album, some of her favorite trends she's seen come from it on Tik Tok and more. Listen here for the full scoop!  

Rapper and queen of viral TikTok sounds, Kaliii stopped by The Julia Show to talk about the success of her singles "Area Codes" and "Do A B****," her latest single "K Toven," and her upcoming project, Toxic Girls Need Love Too.

She initially teased, "K Toven," back in December and finally released it this week. Rapping over a Beethoven beat, she showcased the versatility in her flow, but she credits DJ Smalls with the idea of rapping over one of Beethoven's most famous symphonies: "Honestly, it was DJ Smalls, he did that, like that was all him," she admitted "I don't know where he got that from, like, to put two and two together but it was a masterpiece, like one of my favorite songs."

Her upcoming project Toxic Girls Need Love Too is a play on her first EP, Toxic Chocolate. This new project unlike the first will be a less toxic with Kaliii giving fans a more vulnerable side of Kaliii, focused on healing and enjoying life. Toxic Girls Need Love Too "is just me kinda' getting out of that toxic phase being more vulnerable with my supporters and just like loving myself more... It's a tape for the girls to be like 'forget heartbreak.'"

Kaliii initially began to gain attention after her singles "Area Codes," "Do A B****," and "MMM MMM" gained viral attention and became some of the top sounds on TikTok. "I feel like I'm still on a high, like its still hitting me," she said about her fast tracked success.

Listen to full conversation between Kaliii and Julia where they discuss what foods Kaliii would choose if she couldn't have any other and her collab with FIFTY FIFTY on Barbie the Album.

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Julia would love to be able to move into the home of her dreams, but unfortunately, her fiance couldn't keep his mouth shut while touring the house. 

Less than a month after releasing the lead single off her forthcoming album, Olivia Rodrigo is already making history and we can’t even act like we’re surprised.

Rodrigo released the single “Vampire” on June 30 and since, has become the first artist to debut the lead single from each of her first two albums on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. So how’s she plan to celebrate?

“I think we’re gonna like, watch my favorite movie and go in the hot tub,” Olivia told Audacy’s Julia after sharing her Mom is currently staying at her house. “That sounds kind of lame, but that’s my dream celebration.”

Some good R&R is never lame if you ask us, especially after hearing how hard Rodrigo has been working on her new album, GUTS, arriving September 8. Referring to the project as more “mature,” yet still a “sister” to her debut album, SOUR, Olivia says she is excited to share her new, improved art with fans.

“This album is not a continuation of SOUR, but it’s definitely her sister and I’m the girl who wrote SOUR, just two years older and more mature, doing different things.”

“I really tried to improve my songwriting craft this time around. On SOUR everything was so sad and I was so emotional. I was just pouring my heart out into these songs… Not that I didn’t do that on this album, but I think I learned a little more of like, ‘This is how you polish up a song' or ‘You can write a song in 30 minutes but maybe the next day you can tweak things.’ I think I really tied to focus on that this go-around.”

Rodrigo credits “Vampire” for being a great example of the similarities and differences to come, which is exactly the reason she selected it to be the lead single.

“I think it’s not so completely out of left field when you look at SOUR and all of the things that we did there, but I also think that it’s a step forward and kind of hints at everything that’s to come in the next album.”

While selecting the song as the lead single was a no-brainer for the 20-year-old, some of the decisions surrounding which lyrics to use on the track didn’t come as easily.

“It was actually a debate whether ‘fame f***er’ should be in the song,” she admitted. “Some people said, ‘It kind of isolates you from people, you can’t really say things like that in song, it’s not relatable’ — yada yada yada.”

After admitting she “totally saw where they were coming from,” Rodrigo eventually decided to keep the head-turning term, which has quickly become a main staple of the song.

“I think it’s more about someone being manipulative and sucking you dry — using you for all your worth,” she expressed, sharing a deeper meaning behind the lyric. “I think that’s a universal theme, and I also think fame is more easily accessible now than it has ever been. It’s not just people in LA and and Hollywood that have to deal with that.”

While she decided to keep that line, Olivia did switch up a couple other lyrics from the original track, which can be heard exclusively on the vinyl versions.

Sisterly similarities between GUTS and SOUR aren’t limited to sonics and themes, fans will also see common ground within the artwork that Rodrigo says is an effort to keep cohesion throughout her career.

“I really just wanted to make things look cohesive. I love when artists can have cohesion throughout their career, not only cohesion throughout an album cycle,” she said, crediting The White Stripes for inspiring her with great execution of this idea.

As Rodrigo readies to spill her GUTS to the world come September, she says she is excited to show her growth and new-found confidence, not only as an artist, but personally as well.

“I feel like I grew 10 years in the years from 18 to 20,” she said. “I feel sure of who I am and what I want to do and what I want to say and the people I want to surround myself with… I’m still figuring lots of stuff out and thoroughly confused about lots of other aspects of life, but I’m definitely getting clear on more things.”

One thing she isn’t confused about is her favorite track on the upcoming album, and her answer has us ready to fast forward to September 8.

“The first song is my favorite, it’s kind of different sonically, it has a lot of dynamics,” she said. “It’s sort of my version of a riot girl punk song.”

Say no more, we’re deeming it our favorite song now, too!

Hear more about the project by checking out out Olivia Rodrigo’s full conversation with Audacy’s Julia above.

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Having recently completed his very first stint as a coach on The Voice, Chance The Rapper called in to Check In with Audacy’s Julia to chat all about it, as well as the 10-year anniversary of his Acid Rap mixtape, and more.

Comparing his experience on The Voice to summer camp, noting it felt like more of a “team thing” than a competition, Chance admitted he was pleasantly surprised by the amount of time he got to spend with the contestants in comparison to other singing competition shows.

“In the show, they call 'em coaches as opposed to judges,” a role he took on for Netflix's first original music competition Rhythm + Flow in 2019. As coaches, “we really are coaching these artists… working with them, and finding out their inspirations… music that they grew up listening to… It’s like a real connection that you have.”

Having a few music competitions under his belt, Julia was curious if Chance knew what song he’d select for his audition. His choice, which we are semi-surprised but wholeheartedly here for was “Thong Song” by Sisqó. “You have to do something you know the words to,” Chance noted. With Julia adding the track does have some runs that would no doubt impress.

Moving on, Chance discussed the upcoming Acid Rap 10-year anniversary tour, which you can grab your tickets for HERE.

“It’s a crazy thing,” he expressed, “especially to hear people talk about it and what it means for them, or what brought them to the project or how they heard about it. It’s just a cool thing… that it stayed with so many people for so long, and now ten years out there’s all these people that are so excited about the concert.”

“These are so many songs that I haven’t played so long,” Chance added, “so it's just good to get to rehearse them and get to re-live and re-watch the videos -- and just go back to that time -- because it was a good time.”

Having the idea to celebrate the mix tape for more than just a one-day event has been something Chance has thought about for quite some time. “I wanted to give an opportunity for people to talk about Acid Rap,” Chance said, revealing he considered doing “some sort of forum… or a live stream or something.”Ultimately realizing, “I’d rather just get in front of people and like really have that energy of being in the room, and rockin’ out… I think it’s gonna be a good time.”

You already know the merch is gonna be fire. Sharing his plans, Chance revealed he’s coming up with some new stuff as well as bringing back limited edition designs. Plus, “as we get closer and closer imma do a bunch of crazy activations, and I got more tickets that imma let out for the show.” Cutting himself off not revealing too much, Chance lastly noted, “There’s gonna be a lot of opportunities, especially this summer, to hang with me and to celebrate, it’s gonna be dope.”

Chance also discussed the 2nd Annual Black Star Line Fest ...

As his success continues to climb to new heights with fresh music, videos, his very own documentary, and one of the hottest tours of the year, Lewis Capaldi is setting new goals for himself.

The 26-year-old singer-songwriter, known for never taking himself too seriously, recently sat down with Audacy’s Julia to share a couple of the milestones he hopes to see in his future.

“Shampoo commercials, [reality TV show] Big Brother , I want to open restaurants. I don’t know [what kind of restaurants], I just want to open them,” he said of the items on his bucket list.

It’s all possible if you ask us! The Scottish talent has continued to prove himself time and time again and is currently in the midst of one if the successful months of his life. “It’s been a big, fat month,” Capaldi said. “If this month was a child, it would be morbidly obese.” Never far from a joke.

Tune in to Capaldi’s interview with Julia above to find out  more about his goals, new heart-wrenching music video and what Kardashian he relates to most.

Words by Monica Rivera Interview by Julia