On January 1, 2026, Billboard published an article based on the Greatest Pop Stars podcast episode where hosts discussed what New Year’s resolutions some of today’s biggest pop artists might consider for the year ahead. The discussion featured suggested 2026 resolutions for marquee names in pop music, as well as broader ideas for artists collectively and even for pop fans themselves, reflecting on both artistic ambitions and career directions as the music world enters the new year.
The resolutions highlighted emerged from a conversation between host Andrew Unterberger and Billboard charts analyst Eric Frankenberg, framing these ideas as forward-looking wishes rather than official plans from the artists. Their commentary touches on how pop stars can build on momentum from 2025 and set new creative and professional goals for 2026.
