The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has become more and more open-minded over the years, inducting superstars from the worlds of pop (Madonna), hip-hop (Jay-Z) and beyond, and helping to evolve how “rock & roll” is even defined. So it’s no surprise that we have some of the poppiest nominees yet this year, all angling to be inducted this fall, including P!nk, Mariah Carey, Shakira and New Edition.

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the just-announced contenders and where our colleague Andrew Unterberger is placing each nominee’s voting odds heading into the Class of 2026 reveal. Listen below:

Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how for the first time ever, the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 song and the No. 1 Billboard 200 album are both country titles by women, as Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is back atop the Hot 100, while Megan Moroney lands her first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Cloud 9.

The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things pop on Billboard‘s weekly charts. You can always count on a lively discussion about the latest pop news, fun chart stats and stories, new music, and guest interviews with music stars and folks from the world of pop. Casual pop fans and chart junkies can hear Billboard‘s executive digital director, West Coast, Katie Atkinson and Billboard’s managing director, charts and data operations, Keith Caulfield every week on the podcast, which can be streamed on Billboard.com or downloaded in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider. (Click here to listen to the previous edition of the show on Billboard.com.)

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While Walmart has daily rollback deals online, one of the best ways to score a deeper discount at the department store is by signing up for Walmart+. And there’s no better time to do it, as the retailer is offering a 30-day free trial for new users looking to try out the variety of benefits included within the subscription.

While Walmart offers daily deals for everyone, a Walmart+ membership offers loads of benefits, exclusive perks and early access to sales before everyone else. The best part: you can currently sign up for Walmart+ for free with this free trial offer. That’s right, new users can get a 30-day day trial to Walmart+ without having to pay a single cent.

With Walmart+, members cans take advantage of a whole suite of exclusive perks, including access to new music and entertainment platforms. One of them is a free subscription to either Peacock or Paramount+. Users can choose between the two streaming services that lets you watch your favorite blockbuster movies, hit TV shows and live events online without cable. But whichever streaming service you pick, as part of Walmart+, you can switch after 90 days if you want — or just keep what you’ve got.

Use the free trial to get instant access to shop all the Walmart+ deals online. Ready to get started? We’ve rounded up a list of everything you need to know about Walmart+ — including how to subscribe for 50% off once your free trial is up. See below for more details.

How to Join Walmart+ for Free

Walmart+ is free for 30 days right now and then costs $98 for the annual membership (about $8.17/month) or $12.95 for the monthly membership after the month-long free trial is over.

What Is Walmart+?

Walmart+ is Walmart’s subscription program, that unlocks instant access to a load of benefits including shopping certain sales earlier than everyone else, special pricing and product releases. Walmart+ members also get a ton of freebies.

Walmart+ features member-only offers such as a whopping 50 cents/gallon off fuel at Exxon & Mobile stations, and up to 5% back in Walmart Cash on flights, hotels, car rentals and activities booked through Walmart+ Travel.

What can you get for free with Walmart+? Members can enjoy free shipping with no order minimum, so you won’t have to worry about adding things to your cart that you might not even need just to get free shipping.

The membership also includes free grocery delivery, contact-free checkout with mobile-scan and go, travel deals, free subscriptions to Paramount+ with Showtime, up to five months of free Apple Music and up to four months of free Apple Fitness. New perks include free pharmacy delivery too.

But wait, there’s more. Walmart+ members get free flat tire repair and other auto care and lots of other member benefits. Some of the limited-time offers available to Walmart+ members (as of this writing) include free access to eMeals, 25% off Turbo Tax (just in time for tax season), free online pet care through Pawp and 25% off Burger King (with a free whopper every three months).

Best Walmart+ Discounts, Promotions, Offers (2025)

The best Walmart+ deal right now is to take advantage of their 30-day free trial here.

If you’re interested in more discount options, there’s another way to join Walmart+ for less than $98. Customers currently on government assistance are eligible for this 50% off deal through this sign-up link, which brings the price down to $49.

The retail giant introduced its Walmart+ Assist discounted subscription pricing last year. The Walmart+ Assist discount is available to eligible new and existing Walmart+ members. Existing members who qualify for the price cut will receive a prorated refund and the discounted price will begin immediately, per Walmart.

College students and grad students can also save 50% off when they subscribe to Walmart+ Student at a discounted rate of $49/year (or $6.47/month after the free trial).

How else can you save on Walmart+? Subscribing to the Walmart+ annual plan saves you 37% versus paying monthly. You’ll pay a one-time rate of $98 (roughly $8/month) versus paying $12.95 when you go month to month.

You can also give a Walmart+ membership as a birthday or holiday gift. A Walmart+ membership is perfect for shoppers who want access to special benefits such as free shipping and sweet deals.

How do you gift someone with a Walmart+ membership? Simply purchase a Walmart gift card, which can be used to cover the annual membership fee.

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There’s really nothing better than cozying up after a long, stressful day with a good book.

Are you into thrillers? How about a spicy romance to get you going? What about a horror that’ll get your blood pumping in a different way? We personally love music-themed reads. No matter what genre you love, reading books can be a therapeutic way to unwind and de-stress. Getting lost in a book is a sacred time for many. Letting yourself get immersed in a story, envisioning a world unlike your own, it’s all powerful stuff.

If you have a book lover in your life who might have a birthday coming up, or you yourself are looking to elevate your book-reading experience, this list of goodies we’ve compiled is for you. We’ve included a slew of items from cozy socks, blue light glasses, reading journals and annotation kits that’ll make your reading experience feel more like a luxury. We’ve also included a few practical bits and bobs, like a funky bookshelf to display your favorite literary works and cute Kindle cases for digital readers. All our picks for bibliophiles can be shopped down below. While we’ve got our book-loving readers here, why not check out ShopBillboard’s list of reccomended musician books here.

Picture this. You’re cuddling up after a long day with your favorite book, and everything’s pretty much perfect, except for that annoying draft that keeps getting your toes ice cold. The solution? A cozy pair of socks, or pairs, from Amazon. This set is currently 33% off, just $9.99 for six pairs, and comes in pastel hues. The plush fabric these socks are made of keeps heat in and doesn’t shed. They’ll certainly keep the cold at bay while you read, plus you’ll look pretty cute too.

When I read in bed laying down in the dark, the last thing I want to do is turn on the abrasive overhead lights. This Gritin Rechargeable Book Light illuminates your pages in the dark, keeping a constant light on that can be adjusted so that it won’t disrupt your significant other if they’re trying to sleep beside you. The portable light clips to your book and can be manipulated and bent to angle your light source the way you want. If it dies, your light can be recharged for endless use.

For all my bed readers, you’ll know the pain of putting stress on your neck to read, tossing and turning to get the perfect comfy, cozy position. A bed pillow, like this one from Amazon, allows readers the ability to sit upright with support and cushion on their neck and back as they read. I can often be found craning over a good book, so my posture isn’t the best, but this pillow would certainly help. If you don’t read in your bed, you can also set the pillow up on an office chair or sofa for extra support anywhere you sit to read. This pillow also has a built-in side storage pocket to store your phone, charges for a tablet or a remote.

14 inches of plushie cat goodness? What’s not to love? This stuffie from Amazon doubles as a heating pad, letting readers cozy on up while they’re burying their nose in a book. You can microwave this plushie to get it warm and place it on areas of stress like your back, tummy or neck. When you’re not using it, it just looks like a regular cat plush, unlike your usual bulky heating pad fair.

I like taking notes in my books as much as the next person, but scribbling all over them isn’t the best way to preserve your thoughts. It can look messy and unorganized, leaving your thoughts looking jumbled and silly. If you’d like your annotations to look a little more presentable, or you just want to show off at your next book club meeting, then this $29 Annotation Kit from Urban Outfitters gives you everything ambitious readers will need to achieve their annotation goals. The kit comes with colorful sticky notes in unique shapes like flowers, along with cute pens, highlighters and pencils.

Going pretty literal here, but if you love books, you’ll need a good bookshelf to display your beloved collection properly. This shelf from Urban Outfitters is a not-so-basic way of displaying your books, and it won’t break the bank either. Retailing for $429, this red bookshelf is extremely modern and has five tiers to hold all the books and trinkets you could want. The rounded edges throughout give the shelf that contemporary look that we love. If you’re not a fan of the red, this modern shelf also comes in green and a natural tan wood hue. For those interested, the dimensions of this bad boy are 48″l x 15″w x 62″h, with shelves just wide enough to hold a record player and hefty books but slim enough to sit flush against a wall.

This digital clock from Uncommon Goods is a bibliophile’s dream because it tells time and displays some iconic book quotes taken from over 13,000 classic novels. Instead of showing traditional numbers on the digital screen, the book quotes will indicate moments of the day. For example, one quote displayed from Melissa McShane’s novel “The Book of Lies” reads, “I checked the time on my phone – 4:57. I should probably go to the bar,” indicating that the time is now 4:57p.m. In short, this clock is an innovative and playful way to keep readers punctual.

Handmade lockets with iconic book charms? What could be better than that? These lockets from Uncommon Goods feature three classic novels attached to 18 inch chains alongside famous quotes from said books. You’ve got a miniature of”Jane Eyre” with the quote “I would rather be happy than dignified,” “Pride and Prejudice” alongside the quote “To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love” and “Little Women” with the quote “Don’t try and make me grow up before my time.” Every book has a clasp that allows the wearer to open it up, revealing the quote inside.

Have you ever wished you could bottle that old book smell? Well, this candle comes pretty close. The Library Lovers Candle retails for $24 at Uncommon Goods and is scented like old paper, woodwork, cedar and a hint of vanilla. It’s sweet and woody, filling any room with that comforting old book scent we all love. The candle is 7 oz and burns for 50 to 60 hours according to Uncommon Goods.

If you’re someone who likes annotating your books but you’re more of a digital reader, the Amazon Kindle Scribe might be for you. It’s described as the world’s first e-reader and digital notebook and comes with a stylus that allows users to journal, sketch and annotate digital reading on the fly. It’s like a standard Kindle but with a drawing function. 

Sometimes you have a lot of thoughts about a book you’re reading, but no way to write them down. Sure, you can annotate in the margins, but that doesn’t leave you a lot of room to write down everything you’re thinking. Enter this reading journal from Papier, a stylish little book that gives space to fully write down all your thoughts and feelings on books you’ve read. This would come in handy for book club meetings where you’ll need to discuss your opinions on the fly. You’ll be able to easily reference your thoughts on a book all in one place.

Some people absolutely hate dog-earring their pages. It can destroy the look of the book for some, although I find I don’t mind it so much. If you’re one of those people who would rather hold your place with a bookmark, you can make your own with this kit from Uncommon Goods. Retailing for $20, this kit comes with six colorful bookmarks in unique shapes, three wooden stamping tools, three stamp sheets, a guide and a test swatch. The goal is to stamp sayings, your name or phrases into these bookmarks with the tools provided, making these provided bookmarks your own.

Notorious butterfinger? This Kindle/tablet case from Casely can protect your precious digital reading material from harm. The brand features a ton of protective cases in unique shades and patterns, although we really love this pink and black polka dot number. Each case comes with a built-in elastic hand strap that allows you to hold your tablet easily while you read.

I don’t know about you, but the best feeling of all is getting cozy and comfy to read. I usually get a little wine or tea, turn on the fire, maybe light a candle to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Once that’s all covered, I can cuddle up in fuzzy slippers like these from Quince before cracking open my book. This Australian Shearling model is a slip-on style with suede uppers and cozy shearling accents that insulate heat, keeping your piggies nice and warm while tapping into a mystery or your favorite romance novel. If this pecan hue isn’t your thing, these slippers also come in black.

While we’re on the cozy train, you can’t get more comfy than a striped robe like this one from Brooklinen. The $149 robe is made of plush, extremely soft and quick-drying premium 100% Aegean Turkish cotton. Sizing ranges from XS to XXL. This Super-Plush robe is just that, super plush and thick without feeling too heavy. We love the striped models, but the brand also has a ton of monochrome moments to choose from too. This is an ideal lounging post bath with a book robe that you probably won’t wanna take off. We don’t blame you.

Nothing is more cozy than a cardigan. It’s the uniform of librarians everywhere and it’s easy to see why. Cardigans like this one from Free People are like being wrapped up in a blanket, but with sleeves and pockets. This cardigan comes in a cute forest green hue and has rustic-looking snap closures. If the green isn’t your thing, this cardigan comes in a slew of colors and a good range of size to fit most body types from XS to XL. With some cozy sweats, we’d like to think that this cardigan could be a part of the perfect book-reading attire.

Jane Austen is a famed author beloved by just about everyone, even those who aren’t seasoned readers. Her works like “Sense and Sensibility,” “Emma,” “Pride & Prejudice” and more have endured as pop culture icons with stories and characters that still resonate to this day. With all that being said, this ceramic mug is for the Austen nerds looking to cozy up with coffee, tea or cocoa, reading her works with the appropriate drinkware.

With the popularity of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” reaching new heights thanks to the 2026 movie starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, it might be time that you actually read the book just to see what all the hype is about. You can snag a collectors copy of Brontë’s work from Urban Outfitters for $18 with beautiful artwork on both the front and back. While this would make a great coffee table book for display, it’s also a great read, too.

If you’re planning on carrying a few books around with you, you’ll want to have a big everyday tote to do so. This L.L. Bean number is a pretty great option because it’s nice and large to carry multiple books at a time or your everyday essentials. The bag is also made of extremely durable canvas that can be easily spot-cleaned with mild detergent and warm water. The mauve accents add a nice touch, but if you don’t like the shade, Free People has a few other colorways of this tote to choose from.

If you exclusively read on a tablet or Kindle, you’ll want to protect your eyes with blue light glasses like these from Amazon. The Miyya model is unisex and is currently 30% off, making these glasses just $13.99. Blue light lenses are said to protect the wearer from digital eye strain, filtering or blocking high-energy blue light emitted by digital screens. With these blue lights omitted, you’ll lessen your risk of headaches while reading.