About Top 40 Visitors' Top 10
Friday December 30, 2005
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below is a ranking of ... Read More
Punk Pop: A Guide
Friday December 30, 2005
Such top bands as Green Day, Simple Plan, and Fall Out Boy can all be classified in the musical genre Punk Pop. Check my guide to Punk Pop ... Read More
New Year's Eve 2005: Guide to Great Pop Music on TV
Thursday December 29, 2005
New Year's Eve always gives the opportunity to see some great pop musicians perform on TV. This year is no different. As you prepare to welcome 2006, check ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: Mary J. Blige, Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Retains Her Crown
Thursday December 29, 2005
Mary J. Blige has made a powerful return to #1 on the pop albums chart this week. The Breakthrough sold over 700,000 copies on its way to the top. ... Read More
Kevin Federline: New Pop Star on the Horizon?
Thursday December 29, 2005
Kevin Federline, aka Mr. Britney Spears, is taking a leap into the pop music world himself. He is a rapper and his first single titled "PopoZao" will be released ... Read More
Review: Ashlee Simpson - L.O.V.E.
Thursday December 29, 2005
The second single from Ashlee Simpson's album I Am Me is bouncy pop fun. Check out all of the details in the review, listen to a sound clip, and ... Read More
Mariah Carey Has Top-Selling Album of the Year
Thursday December 29, 2005
It's all but official. With sales totals in for Christmas week, Mariah Carey's The Emancipation of Mimi has passed 50 Cent's The Massacre as the biggest selling album of ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week
Thursday December 29, 2005
The suspense, if there really was any, is over for who is the Christmas #1 for 2005. It's Shayne Ward, latest victor on X Factor, with his first single ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Tracks to Download This Week
Thursday December 29, 2005
The pop music release schedule has slowed a bit this time of year, so I dug deeper into a number of hit albums for additional great tracks. Check out ... Read More
Eminem Quiz
Wednesday December 28, 2005
How well do you know rapper Eminem? Test your knowledge with my handy 10 question Eminem Quiz.
Album cover courtesy Aftermath Music.
Poll: Top Pop Music Artist of 2005
Wednesday December 28, 2005
The end of 2005 is fast approaching. This is the time of year to look back on all of the great music of the year. I will be ... Read More
Review: Jamie Foxx - Unpredictable
Wednesday December 28, 2005
Does the album live up to its title? Will Jamie Foxx have the same impact on the music world as he did early this year in Hollywood? Read ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Albums of 2005
Tuesday December 27, 2005
About Top40/Pop visitors have weighed in with their opinions and now it is my turn as your About Top40/Pop guide. These are the 10 albums I consider the best ... Read More
Poll: Top Pop Song of 2005
Tuesday December 27, 2005
The poll for top pop song of 2005 has ended.
The top songs selected by visitors were as follows:
"Since U Been Gone" - Kelly Clarkson
"Hollaback Girl" - Gwen Stefani
"When I'm Gone" ... Read More
About Top 40 Hot 10 This Week: Ne-Yo Breaks Out
Tuesday December 27, 2005
23 year old singer-songwriter Ne-Yo has a national breakout hit with "So Sick." It's a beautifully wistful ballad for short winter days. Check out the rest of this ... Read More
Gwen Stefani Confirms Pregnancy
Tuesday December 27, 2005
When Gwen Stefani yelled out to an adoring audience in Sunrise, Florida last week "I want you to do this (yell) so loud the baby hears you," the press rumor ... Read More
Review: Nelly, featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz
Tuesday December 27, 2005
This may be the first hit single about jewels you wear on your teeth...or anything else you wear on your teeth. Check out the details on Nelly's hit about ... Read More
Pop Music On TV This Week
Monday December 26, 2005
You would be hard pressed to find new musical performances on TV this week. It's all repeats, but if you missed them the first time, there are some top ... Read More
About Top 40 Visitors' Top 10
Friday December 23, 2005
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below is a ranking of ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: 21-Year Flashback - Madonna - Like a Virgin
Friday December 23, 2005
21 years ago Madonna was simultaneously on top of both the pop albums and singles charts in the U.S. for the very first time. Like A Virgin was dominating ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week
Thursday December 22, 2005
The U.S. charts are in slow movement as the Christmas season kicks in. Chris Brown and Eminem continue to hold the top spots, but a new star named Ne-Yo ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week
Thursday December 22, 2005
Nizlopi convincingly topped the pop singles chart this week putting them in the running for next week's coveted Christmas #1 in the UK. On the albums chart Eminem is ... Read More
Nickelback Concert Tour 2006
Thursday December 22, 2005
Their album All the Right Reasons hit #1 and the single "Photograph" has been a top 5 fixture for weeks. Now Nickelback are headed out on the road for ... Read More
A Home for the Holidays: Pop Music Stars Sing To Support Adoption Tonight On CBS
Wednesday December 21, 2005
Tonight at 8 p.m. ET on CBS join the Children's Action Network, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, and a galaxy of stars as they raise awareness of and celebrate adoption ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Tracks To Download This Week: The Christmas Edition
Wednesday December 21, 2005
Check out this weeks' great pop tracks - in honor of the holiday they are all Christmas tunes. Some may be familiar, but others I dug out that you ... Read More
Most Played Holiday Songs On the Radio
Wednesday December 21, 2005
During the holiday season, Mediaguide, an industry monitor of music broadcast over the radio, publishes weekly lists of the holiday songs most played on the radio. Here is the ... Read More
Nizlopi or X Factor? Christmas #1 in the UK
Tuesday December 20, 2005
In the U.S., Christmas is one of the slowest times of the year for activity on pop music charts. An assumption is made that the Christmas gifts are already ... Read More
About Top 40 Hot 10 Chart: Fall Out Boy Continue to Rule
Tuesday December 20, 2005
This is a third non-consecutive week at the top on the About Top 40 Hot 10 for "Dance, Dance" by Fall Out Boy. Beyonce is hanging on the chart ... Read More
Gwen Stefani Reportedly Pregnant
Tuesday December 20, 2005
She teased us much of the fall saying she wanted to get a second solo album out either late this year or very early in 2006. Then, suddenly, there ... Read More
Review: Mary J. Blige - The Breakthrough
Tuesday December 20, 2005
If you are looking for a last-minute Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for a pop/r&b music lover, look no further. The Breakthrough is a powerful, triumphant tribute to living ... Read More
Poll: Top Pop Song of 2005
Monday December 19, 2005
The end of 2005 is fast approaching. This is the time of year to look back on all of the great music of the year. I will be ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Music Comebacks 2005
Monday December 19, 2005
It's no surprise that Mariah Carey leads the list of comebacks of the year. Her return to the top is arguably the pop music story of the year. ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday December 19, 2005
It is definitely a slow pre-holiday week for TV performances, but it is also clearly Jamie Foxx week. His album Unpredictable is out in stores tomorrow, and you can ... Read More
Poll: Top Pop Album of 2005
Sunday December 18, 2005
The poll for top pop album of 2005 has ended.
The top albums selected by visitors were as follows:
Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson
Love, Angel, Music, Baby - Gwen Stefani
Monkey Business - Black ... Read More
Bo Bice Profile
Saturday December 17, 2005
Only Carrie Underwood came between Bo Bice and victory on the 4th season of American Idol earlier this year. Both Underwood and Bice were praised extensively by fans of ... Read More
Friday Fun: Prince - Te Amo Corazon Video
Friday December 16, 2005
Prince has announced his followup to the hugely successful Musicology album will be appearing in early 2006. Meanwhile, we have a teaser of the new album in a lushly ... Read More
About Top 40 Visitors' Top 10
Friday December 16, 2005
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below is a ranking of ... Read More
Ashlee Simpson Hospitalized
Friday December 16, 2005
Well on her way to convincing the world she can indeed perform live, Ashlee Simpson has suffered a setback on her current Japanese tour in support of the album I ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts: Eminem's Rousing Curtain Call
Thursday December 15, 2005
The pop singles charts look similar to how they looked last week, but rap superstar Eminem has crashed into the top spot of the albums chart with the greatest hits ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts: Eminem and Pussycat Dolls Set the Pace
Thursday December 15, 2005
This week there is not a lot of change at the top as the UK music scene is gearing up for the annual battle for the top of the Christmas ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Tracks to Download This Week: Dave Matthews Band, Shakira, James Blunt, and More
Wednesday December 14, 2005
There's a new feature to my download list this week. Direct links are provided to listen to a sample clip from the song and to download it from one ... Read More
Review: Rihanna - If It's Lovin' That You Want
Wednesday December 14, 2005
Rihanna stormed into the world's pop consciousness this past summer with her huge debut hit single "Pon De Replay". Will she keep the momentum going with her new hit ... Read More
About Top 40 Hot 10 Weekly Chart: Fall Out Boy Back On Top
Tuesday December 13, 2005
Fall Out Boy rises once again to the top of the Hot 10 with "Dance, Dance." However, there is competition waiting in the wings. Check out the 9 ... Read More
Poll: Top Pop Album of 2005
Monday December 12, 2005
The end of 2005 is fast approaching. This is the time of year to look back on all of the great music of the year. I will be ... Read More
Eminem Profile
Monday December 12, 2005
With "When I'm Gone" headed straight toward the top of the pop singles chart, it is a perfect time to reacquaint yourself with Eminem's story. Be sure and check ... Read More
Pop Music On TV This Week
Monday December 12, 2005
It's a busy week for pop music performances on TV. Don't miss Il Divo's gorgeous Christmas music today on Live With Regis and Kelly or Bo Bice's 2 performances ... Read More
Top Pop Music Video of 2005 - Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
Sunday December 11, 2005
The poll for top pop music video of 2005 has ended.
The top artists selected by visitors were as follows:
Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
Helena - My Chemical Romance
Since U Been Gone ... Read More
Gorillaz Live Concert
Saturday December 10, 2005
In November Gorillaz performed a series of live concerts featuring all of the musicians who performed on the Demon Days album. Now you have a chance to hear the ... Read More
Friday Fun: Ashlee Simpson "L.O.V.E." Video
Friday December 9, 2005
Ashlee Simpson is back with the second video from her I Am Me album. The song is "L.O.V.E.," one of the strongest cuts from the album, and the video ... Read More
Top 10 Most Annoying Pop Songs of 2005
Friday December 9, 2005
Yes, you know they are there. Those songs that make you hit the button for another station when you listen to the radio....or change the channel when it pops ... Read More
Bono and Alicia Keys : Don't Give Up (Africa)
Friday December 9, 2005
As part of the Keep a Child Alive intitiative providing medication to treat AIDS for children and families, primarily in Africa, who can't afford it, Bono and Alicia Keys have ... Read More
About Top 40 Visitors' Top 10
Friday December 9, 2005
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below is a ranking of ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: Now! That's What I Call Music! a Christmas Shopping Favorite
Friday December 9, 2005
It seems like the Christmas shopping rush helped push Now! That's What I Call Music! 20 back to the top of the albums chart. Check out the rest of ... Read More
Catch Chris Brown, Ciara, and Bow Wow in the Holladay Jam Concert Series
Thursday December 8, 2005
You've got one more chance to catch some of 2005's hottest r&b artists of the year in concert. Chris Brown, Ciara, and Bow Wow will be headlining the ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts: Pussycat Dolls Back on Top
Thursday December 8, 2005
The Pussycat Dolls prove this week they are not one-hit wonders on either side of the Atlantic as they make a second visit to the top of the UK pop ... Read More
Remember John Lennon: Watch Video of "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by Street Drum Corps
Thursday December 8, 2005
Today - December 8, 2005 - is the 25th anniversary of the tragic death of John Lennon, one of the 4 members of the Beatles and a tremendous advocate for ... Read More
2006 Grammy Award Nominations Announced
Thursday December 8, 2005
This morning the 2006 Grammy Award Nominations in over 100 categories were announced. Mariah Carey, Kanye West, and John Legend led the pack of nominees with 8 nominations each. ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Tracks To Download This Week: Bonus Single From Chris Brown and More
Thursday December 8, 2005
It's another outstanding collection of pop tracks to download this week. Don't miss the special bonus single by Chris Brown available only online as well as recommended tracks by Lindsay ... Read More
2005's Top 10 Most Memorable Pop Song Lyrics
Wednesday December 7, 2005
Sometimes a pop song's words stick in your brain from the very first time you heard it. Other times it is genuinely in one ear and out the other...nearly ... Read More
Green Day, 50 Cent, and Mariah Carey Dominate Billboard Music Awards
Wednesday December 7, 2005
Green Day and 50 Cent took home 6 awards followed by Mariah Carey with 5. The trio dominated last night's Billboard Music Awards. 50 Cent took home the ... Read More
About Top 40 Hot 10 Weekly Chart: Will We Dance, Dance When Eminem is Gone?
Tuesday December 6, 2005
Eminem and Fall Out Boy continue to battle for the top of the Hot 10 chart with Em winning out for the second week in a row. Don't forget ... Read More
Marilyn Manson Married in Ireland
Tuesday December 6, 2005
In a relatively conventional ceremony, rock musician Marilyn Manson, age 36, married his long-time girlfriend, burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese, age 33, Saturday, December 3, 2005 in Kilsheelan, County Tipperary, ... Read More
Rob Thomas to Reunite With Matchbox Twenty for New Year Shows
Tuesday December 6, 2005
It has been 2 years since Rob Thomas has performed live with his group Matchbox Twenty. In the interim he has released his first solo album, the #1 smash ... Read More
Poll: Top Pop Music Video of 2005
Tuesday December 6, 2005
The end of 2005 is fast approaching. This is the time of year to look back on all of the great music of the year. I will be ... Read More
Pop Music On TV This Week: Shakira, Lindsay Lohan, and More
Monday December 5, 2005
There will be some good viewing this week. Don't miss multiple appearances from Shakira and Lindsay Lohan. Check out the full schedule of Pop Music On TV This ... Read More
Top New Pop Artist of 2005 - James Blunt
Sunday December 4, 2005
The poll for top new artist of 2005 has ended.
The top artists selected by visitors were as follows:
James Blunt
Carrie Underwood
Rihanna
Pussycat Dolls
Natasha Bedingfield
Thanks for voting!
Album cover courtesy Atlantic Records.
Top 10 Pop Music Eye Candy 2005
Friday December 2, 2005
It's been a busy week here, but I thought I would head into the weekend on a light, and pleasant, note. Browse through the Top 10 Pop Music Eye ... Read More
Mary J. Blige
Friday December 2, 2005
She is the reigning Queen of Hip Hop Soul, and she has a brand new album The Breakthrough on the way into stores December 20, 2005. While you're waiting ... Read More
Friday Fun: Eminem "When I'm Gone" Video
Friday December 2, 2005
This week's video isn't exactly on the fun side, but it is an outstanding clip and well worth watching. It is the return of Eminem and the video seems ... Read More
About Top 40 Visitors' Top 10
Friday December 2, 2005
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below is a ranking of ... Read More
Welcome Maria Bratman...Christina Aguilera Changing Her Name
Friday December 2, 2005
Just days after her wedding to music industry exec Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera is making another big announcement. She is considering changing her legal name to Maria Bratman. ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts: System of a Down Score Second #1 Album This Year
Thursday December 1, 2005
System of a Down topped the album charts earlier this year with Mezmerize. Now, the followup, Hypnotize, which was recorded at the same time as the previous album, has ... Read More
Review: Eminem - When I'm Gone
Thursday December 1, 2005
Eminem has denied rumors that he plans to retire, but his latest hit "When I'm Gone" certainly sounds like he's not planning to stick around on stage much longer. ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts: Madonna Holds Firm
Thursday December 1, 2005
Madonna continues to dominate both the pop singles and albums chart as the UK pop music biz braces for the traditional Christmas onslaught. See all of this week's UK ... Read More
Review: All-American Rejects - "Dirty Little Secret"
Thursday December 1, 2005
They've already reached the top 10 of the pop albums chart with their current release Move Along, and now they are looking for their first top 10 pop single. ... Read More