Mariah Carey's new video for her single "Bye Bye" is likely to be a bit of a tearjerker. It also includes footage of Carey's new husband, Nick Cannon. Is this another home run for Mariah Carey? Watch the video and let us know your snap judgment!

• Watch the "Bye Bye" video

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Hot on the heels of the #1 debut for her Hard Candy album, Madonna has announced details on her upcoming concert tour. The Sticky & Sweet Tour will cover Europe and North America beginning late this summer. Check out all of the details on Madonna Sticky & Sweet.

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As Jason Castro was eliminated last night on American Idol, it became evident that 3 very strong singers were remaining in competition for this year's title of the American Idol. All 3 represent significantly different approaches and genres of pop music as well. David Archuleta delivers sweet, adult conemporary oriented pop with ease, but he also can add significant poignance to some of the most powerful mainstream pop ballads of all time. David Cook, on the other hand, leans heavily on an affinity for rock, but he has also proven he can drop the raspy voice to stand toe to toe on Broadway music from Andrew Lloyd Webber. Syesha Mercado hit her stride with the night of show tunes, but she has also been adept at adding some real r&b grit to the competition.

Is this the strongest final 3 yet in 7 seasons of American Idol. Watch all 3 of these talented singers below, and let us know your comments.

• David Archuleta - "Imagine"
• David Cook - "Billie Jean"
• Syesha Mercado - "One Rock n Roll Too Many"

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It was not a big surprise when Madonna rolled to the top of the album chart this week with her new release Hard Candy. This 7th chart-topping smash puts her 2nd on the all-time list for female recording artists. Find out who leads the pack and more in this week's coverage of the US pop music charts.

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Selections from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll were on tap this week.

• David Archuleta
  • "Love Me Tender"
  • "Stand By Me"
• Jason Castro
  • "I Shot the Sheriff"
  • "Mr. Tambourine Man"
• David Cook
  • "Baba O'Riley"
  • "Hungry Like the Wolf"
• Syesha Mercado
  • "A Change Is Gonna Come"
  • "Proud Mary"

Complete coverage of American Idol Season 7 songs

This is a grand week for fans of adult contemporary pop as Neil Diamond leads the pack of new pop releases. Check out this week's full list of the Top 10 New Pop Albums.

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One of the top male artists in pop music today holds the top spot again this week. Check out that song and the 9 others listed in this week's Top 10 Hot Pop Songs weekly chart.

Tonight as the 4 remaining American Idol contestants battle to continue toward the dream of being named 2008's victor in America's top talent contest, the focus will be on the now iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Tonight's show will feature footage from the museum as well as interviews from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and Museum.

The songs contestants will perform will be chosen from the Rock Hall's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. The songs available for performances range widely among artists and genres illustrating the evolution of rock and roll. The contestant's performances will be broadcast tonight, Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 8 p.m. ET.

His last solo album, Confessions, sold over 9 million copies. His current single "Love In This Club" is his 12th top 10 pop hit. Usher's 5th studio album is due in stores in late May 2008. Now is the perfect time to get better acquainted with one of today's bestselling pop and r&b artists. Read more in the profile of Usher.

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Madonna hauls in her 11th #1 placing on the UK pop albums chart this week while maintaining a firm grip on the singles chart as well. Later this week we will see if she scores a transatlantic double with Hard Candy making its debut in the US. Read more about today's hottest music in the week's report on the UK pop music charts.