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Top New Pop Artists Of August 2005
Friday July 29, 2005
Just in time for the end of the summer and back-to-school, 3 hot new pop artists are preparing to release their debut albums. I've got the details on Natasha ... Read More
The Stones' 'A Bigger Bang' Album Due In Early September
Thursday July 28, 2005
If you're a 62 year old rock star, how do you celebrate your birthday? If you're Mick Jagger, you celebrate by announcing the impending release of your group's first ... Read More
On the Charts: Dolls To the Top
Thursday July 28, 2005
The Pussycat Dolls topple Mariah Carey from the peak of the pop singles chart. The 19th set in the Now That's What I Call Music! series emerges on top ... Read More
Review: "Just Want You To Know" by the Backstreet Boys
Thursday July 28, 2005
"Incomplete," the first single from the Backstreet Boys' comeback album Never Gone, swiftly landed in the top 10 of the pop singles chart. However, it failed to generate strong ... Read More
Fall Out Boy Leading Fall Nintendo Fusion Tour
Thursday July 28, 2005
Fall Out Boy, currently climbing the charts with their hit "Sugar, We're Goin' Down," will headline this fall's 3rd annual Nintendo Fusion Tour. The tour is a great opportunity ... Read More
Create Your Own Coldplay Album Cover!
Wednesday July 27, 2005
A few weeks back we explained how to decode the cover of Coldplay's X&Y album. It was created using a code developed by Emile Baudot in 1874. Now, ... Read More
Review: Now That's What I Call Music! 19
Wednesday July 27, 2005
With the 2 most recent collections, it looked like the Now! compilations were drowning in a sea of mediocrity. However, the 19th collection charges back with a well-balanced, strong ... Read More
Mariah Carey's "Shake It Off" Video To Debut Tonight
Wednesday July 27, 2005
Tonight, July 27th, Mariah Carey's video for her new hit "Shake It Off" will debut on TV and the Internet. BET will feature the video at 8:30 ET ... Read More
1991: Top 10 Pop Hits
Wednesday July 27, 2005
14 years ago alt rock had finally burst into the mainstream and American pop music was experiencing a new British invasion. Travel back 14 years in time and ... Read More
Natasha Bedingfield Profile
Tuesday July 26, 2005
Last year Natasha Bedingfield and her brother Daniel made history as the first sister and brother to both reach #1 as solo artists on the U.K. pop chart. This ... Read More
About Top 40 Hot 10 July 26, 2005
Tuesday July 26, 2005
"This Is How a Heart Breaks" by Rob Thomas roars onto the chart this week at #1. See what other songs are among the hottest pop hits on this ... Read More
Review: Avril Lavigne In Concert
Tuesday July 26, 2005
Saturday night, July 23rd, I had the opportunity to catch Avril Lavigne in concert. It is impressive to see a 20-year-old female performer rock as hard as Lavigne can. ... Read More
1990: Top 10 Pop Hits
Monday July 25, 2005
It was 15 years ago, Sinead O'Connor electrified the pop world with her spare, soulful vocals, and Mariah Carey was a new artist. Songs like "Vogue," "Groove Is In ... Read More
2005 MTV Video Music Award Nominations Announced
Monday July 25, 2005
The nominations for the 22nd annual MTV Video Music Awards have been announced. The leaders in nominations this year are Green Day (at right) with 8, and Gwen Stefani ... Read More
American Idol Highlights Of 1st 4 Seasons On DVD This Fall
Monday July 25, 2005
If you're an American Idol fan, this fall, just in time for Christmas, you will be able to go back and see the best and worst of the first four ... Read More
That Sweet, Smoky Voice Returns: Preview Toni Braxton's "Please"
Friday July 22, 2005
She's launched 6 top 10 pop hits including "He Wasn't Man Enough," "You're Makin' Me High," and "Un-break My Heart." Now, Toni Braxton is back. She worked with ... Read More
On the Charts: Mariah Carey Holds Off All Competition
Thursday July 21, 2005
Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" is proving to be one of the most durable pop hits of the year. R. Kelly enjoys a second week at the top of ... Read More
Fall Out Boy...The Blog (Journal)
Thursday July 21, 2005
As I put together my profile on Fall Out Boy, I learned a lot and came to a conclusion most of their fans already know. The conclusion is that ... Read More
Top 10 Driving Songs
Thursday July 21, 2005
A recent study indicated that drivers who sing along with music are safer drivers. They are more likely to concentrate on the task and less likely to fall asleep. ... Read More
Review: "Axel F" - Crazy Frog
Wednesday July 20, 2005
Crazy Frog has crossed the Atlantic and is hopping ashore in America. The new single "Axel F" has been released to U.S. radio. Will the ringtone turned into ... Read More
Review: B5 - B5
Wednesday July 20, 2005
Are they a new Jackson 5? The first album is out by P. Diddy proteges B5. They are the brothers Breeding - Bryan, Carnell, Dustin, Kelly and Patrick ... Read More
Weezer and Foo Fighters Touring Together This Fall
Wednesday July 20, 2005
Weezer and Foo Fighters are heading out on tour together this September and October in support of their Make Believe and In Your Honor albums respectively. It's your chance ... Read More
Fall Out Boy Profile
Wednesday July 20, 2005
They are a self-proclaimed "softcore" group from the Chicago suburbs. Their first major label album From Under the Cork Tree has been a top 10 smash and the first ... Read More
How Well Do You Know Hilary Duff?
Tuesday July 19, 2005
Are you an expert on teen pop star Hilary Duff? Do you think you can answer 10 questions correctly about her? Take the Hilary Duff Quiz and find ... Read More
Bowling For Soup...the Blog
Tuesday July 19, 2005
It is a fairly common practice for recording artists to provide blogs or commentary for the road. What is still fairly rare are blogs that are actually interesting to ... Read More
Mercury Prize Short List 2005 Announced
Tuesday July 19, 2005
The shortlist of 12 albums for 2005's Nationwide Mercury Award have been announced. The award is one designed to recognize the full range of achievement in British and Irish music. ... Read More
About Top 40 Hot 10 July 19, 2005
Tuesday July 19, 2005
"These Boots Are Made For Walkin' remains in the top spot this week. See what other songs are eager to take its place on this week's Hot 10 chart.
Hilary Duff Profile
Monday July 18, 2005
Teen pop star Hilary Duff has already released 2 chart-topping pop albums. Now, her latest single "Wake Up" is generating a pop sensation while Duff's fans wait for the ... Read More
Review: Mariah Carey - "Shake It Off"
Saturday July 16, 2005
She's packing up her diamonds and Louis Vuitton on this 3rd single from The Emancipation Of Mimi. Will it be another smash hit for Mariah Carey? Read the ... Read More
Gorillaz Fans Get Exclusive Online Screening Of New "D.A.R.E." Video
Friday July 15, 2005
This Sunday July 17th at 14:35 GMT (That's 8:35 a.m. ET) Gorillaz are offering their fans a special treat. All who have registered for Gorillaz news updates at the ... Read More
Review: Hilary Duff Says "Wake Up!" On New Single
Friday July 15, 2005
As her new concert tour kicks off, 17-year-old teen star Hilary Duff has released a new single "Wake Up." It's a near perfect slice of effortless teen pop that ... Read More
Destiny's Child Perform Sunday On ESPY Awards
Friday July 15, 2005
It's not common for me to be covering a sports awards show, but this one is special. Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN, Destiny's Child will perform ... Read More
Preview New Ricky Martin Track Featuring Amerie and Fat Joe
Thursday July 14, 2005
It's been 5 years since Ricky Martin has released an album in English. His newest, as yet untitled, is planned for release in October. Fortunately, you can get ... Read More
On the Charts: R. Kelly Flies To the Top
Thursday July 14, 2005
In the wake of controversy surrounding his 5-part musical soap opera "Trapped In the Closet" R. Kelly debuts at the top of the pop albums chart. On the pop ... Read More
R. Kelly's 'Trapped In the Closet'
Thursday July 14, 2005
Despite the controversy surrounding his indictment on child pornography charges, R. Kelly has returned to the top of the pop music world. For the past month his 5-part soap ... Read More
Top 10 Novelty Songs Of All Time
Thursday July 14, 2005
As we wait for the U.S. arrival of Crazy Frog, it's a great opportunity to revisit other classic novelty songs of the past. Hopefully, there are a few here ... Read More
Crazy Frog, the Ringtone That Became a Pop Star
Wednesday July 13, 2005
Crazy Frog has not hit big yet in the U.S., but in the U.K. it's a cultural phenomenon. Begun as an annoying animated figure, then a ringtone, now Crazy ... Read More
About Top 40 Hot 10 July 12, 2005
Tuesday July 12, 2005
Jessica Simpson is in the driver's seat this week with her love-it or hate-it version of "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'." See what other up and coming hits ... Read More
They Cover Celebrity Gossip So I Can Focus On Music
Tuesday July 12, 2005
Gossip is a permanent part of the entertainment atmosphere, but I try to avoid most of it and focus instead on the music. Besides, when blogs like A Socialite's ... Read More
Review: Bowling For Soup "Ohio (Come Back To Texas)"
Tuesday July 12, 2005
Last year they seduced the neighbor next door with 80's nostalgia, but this summer they're mourning the loss of a girlfriend who left the state with some guy from the ... Read More
Mid-Year Poll Results
Tuesday July 12, 2005
In the mid-year poll for the best singles and albums so far in 2005 Green Day ruled the roost. "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" came out on top for top ... Read More
Exclusive Kelly Clarkson Track Available Via Weed File Sharing
Monday July 11, 2005
In the wake of legal battles over P2P (peer to peer) file sharing, a number of legal file-sharing systems are beginning to appear that follow new, innovative models for P2P ... Read More
Clay Aiken Concert Tour
Monday July 11, 2005
American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken is ready to set out on a summer concert tour beginning July 28th. The tour is titled "The Jukebox Tour" and will feature Aiken ... Read More
Mid-Year Singles and Albums Poll: One Day Left To Vote
Sunday July 10, 2005
There's one day left to vote for your favorites in the mid-year singles and albums poll. The poll will close at 10 p.m. ET tomorrow July 11. At ... Read More
Bowling For Soup Profile
Sunday July 10, 2005
From their notorious version of Bryan Adams' "Summer Of '69" to the warped 80's nostalgia of "1985," Bowling For Soup are the reigning clown princes of punk pop. Their ... Read More
Review: This Is How a Heart Breaks - Rob Thomas
Saturday July 9, 2005
"This Is How a Heart Breaks" is the fiery punch that kicks off Rob Thomas' first solo album Something To Be. After being used extensively as theme music for ... Read More
Luther Vandross Funeral a Powerful Musical Event
Saturday July 9, 2005
Luther Vandross' funeral yesterday at Riverside Church became a powerful celebration of his musical gifts. A wide range of legendary musicians were present to remember Luther and perform some ... Read More
Review: Billy Corgan - TheFutureEmbrace
Friday July 8, 2005
Billy Corgan, former lead vocalist for Smashing Pumpkins, has released his first solo album. He brought along special guest Robert Smith of the Cure to assist with vocals on ... Read More
MTV / VH1 To Rebroadcast Live 8...This Time Without Interruptions
Friday July 8, 2005
In response to overwhelming comments from viewers, MTV and VH1 will air last weekend's Live 8 concerts tomorrow without interruptions of the performances. Van Toffler, MTVN Music Group President, ... Read More
Pussycat Dolls Profile
Friday July 8, 2005
Meet the Pussycat Dolls! The famed burlesque stage show has become one of the hottest pop groups. "Don't Cha" is clawing its way through the top 10. ... Read More
On the Charts: Mariah Carey Back On Top
Thursday July 7, 2005
Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" climbs to the top of the pop singles chart in the wake of the #1 debuts by Carrie Underwood and Bo Bice. On the albums ... Read More
London Bombings
Thursday July 7, 2005
A series of bombs exploded across London's mass transit system this morning killing at least 37 people and injuring at least 300. My condolences to all victims and their ... Read More
Review: Lose Control by Missy Elliott featuring Ciara and Fat Man Scoop
Wednesday July 6, 2005
Missy Elliott seemed to be in a bit of a holding pattern with her last album This Is Not a Test, but it's obvious she's ready to move forward once ... Read More
New Madonna Album Set For Fall
Wednesday July 6, 2005
With all of the publicity swirling around Madonna after her showstopping performance at Live 8, the biggest question on everyone's mind was...when is the next album coming out? Some of ... Read More
Music Clearing Minefields Concert Tickets Go Onsale At Noon
Wednesday July 6, 2005
Paul McCartney and a wide range of other recording artists are supporting the United Nations Adopt-a-Minefield initiative by offering tickets to their summer and fall tours for a charity online ... Read More
Get the Latest Headlines From About Top 40 On Your Desktop
Wednesday July 6, 2005
If you are a user of an RSS aggregator like My Yahoo!, BlogLines, or NewsGator, you can have the latest headlines from About Top 40 on your desktop. Just ... Read More
Hilary Duff Still Most Wanted Tour
Wednesday July 6, 2005
Hilary Duff will launch her Still Most Wanted concert tour July 12th, the day her new single "Wake Up" is released. A greatest hits album Most Wanted - The ... Read More
Madonna Discography
Tuesday July 5, 2005
We continue to celebrate Madonna this week with a complete discography of her album releases. From the first sizzling set of dance-pop on Madonna to her most recent, ill-fated ... Read More
Win Sugar Ray's The Best Of Sugar Ray, Enter Before Midnight Thursday
Tuesday July 5, 2005
After you read the review, enter the contest for a chance to win The Best Of Sugar Ray. We're giving away 2 copies of the CD. Just write ... Read More
About Top 40 Hot 10
Tuesday July 5, 2005
Introducing the newest feature on About Top 40. Our About Top 40 Hot 10 brings you the hottest current hits. These are songs that are climbing the charts ... Read More
Madonna Profile
Monday July 4, 2005
After her stunning performance at Live 8 on Saturday, it is definitely time to revisit Madonna's amazing career. It's now been over 20 years since she burst onto the ... Read More
Top 10 Memorable Pop Moments From Live 8
Sunday July 3, 2005
It was an incredible day for music, and 10 moments can not really do it justice, but here are 10 performances seared in the memory from the day. Please ... Read More
Luther Vandross Dies At Age 54
Saturday July 2, 2005
Friday, July 1st Luther Vandross passed away at the age of 54. He had never fully recovered from a stroke suffered in 2003. Vandross was known as one ... Read More
BBC Posts Tentative Live 8 Song Lineup
Friday July 1, 2005
It's just hours before the concerts begin, and the BBC has posted a tentative song lineup for the London concert. Take a look...I think it will only drive up ... Read More
About Top 40 Mid-Year Album and Singles Poll
Friday July 1, 2005
The first half of 2005 has come to an end, and it's time to take a quick look back at the music of the last 6 months. Visit the ... Read More
Short Attention Span Record Reviews
Friday July 1, 2005
If you think the reviews at About Top 40 can get a bit long-winded, you might want to check the blog 75 Or Less. It's devoted to reviewing albums ... Read More
Review: Gwen Stefani 'Cool'
Friday July 1, 2005
From the cheerleader rock of "Hollaback Girl" to the hip hop meets Broadway of "Rich Girl" Gwen Stefani is clearly on a hot streak. Don't look for her latest ... Read More
Romance Is In the Air
Friday July 1, 2005
It seems that romance is in the pop music air this week. The announcement has come that, in line with fan supposition, American Idol runner-up Bo Bice (pictured at ... Read More