Top 10 Pop Songs to Download This Week - Mariah Carey's Biggest Hits
Wednesday May 31, 2006
Mariah Carey has more #1 hit singles than will fit into one top 10 list, but here is a list of her 10 biggest. If you have that corner ... Read More
Rihanna and Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz to Host MTV Movie Awards' Red Carpet Pre-Show
Wednesday May 31, 2006
Pete Wentz (second from left in photo at left) and Rihanna will host the pre-show red carpet portion of MTV's Movie Awards Thursday, June 8, 2006. They will interview ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday May 31, 2006
The week after the Memorial Day holiday is traditionally a very slow week in the pop music business, and this year it is no different. The silver lining on ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Dashboard Confessional - Don't Wait
Tuesday May 30, 2006
It has been 3 years since the last Dashboard Confessional album A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar hit #2 on the pop albums chart. Their upcoming album ... Read More
Profile: Katharine McPhee
Tuesday May 30, 2006
Katharine McPhee, the runner-up on this year's American Idol, has been praised for both her singing talent and her beauty and presence on stage. Her first single will be ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart: Cassie Slides Into the Peak Position
Tuesday May 30, 2006
Newcomer Cassie takes over the top spot this week. However, one of the big stories is that Taylor Hicks is making noise in radio airplay. Check out the ... Read More
Review: Panic! at the Disco - I Write Sins Not Tragedies
Tuesday May 30, 2006
It's been several months since "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" was first released, but it is now moving swiftly up the pop singles chart. Is it art? Or simply ... Read More
American Idol Finalists Concert Tour Adds Dates Through Most of September
Monday May 29, 2006
The TV drama may be over, but you still have your chance to see all of the 12 finalists from this year's American Idol up close, and now there are ... Read More
Profile: Taylor Hicks
Monday May 29, 2006
In case you haven't been paying attention, Taylor Hicks is now on the verge of being one of the hottest pop singers around. He was crowned victor of American ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: 9 Weeks at the Top for Gnarls Barkley Spurs Deletion of Single
Monday May 29, 2006
Gnarls Barkley rack up an incredible 9th week at the top of the UK pop singles chart with "Crazy." This has caused their record company to take the rare ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week: Repeat Week
Monday May 29, 2006
Most of the pop music performances on TV this week are repeats of previous shows. However, many of the performances are worth seeing again. You can watch James ... Read More
Weekly Pop Music Blog Roundup: The Return of Clay Aiken
Sunday May 28, 2006
It has been 4 days, but the online world still seems to be buzzing about Clay Aiken's return to primetime television on Wednesday night's American Idol Finale. A few ... Read More
Review: American Idol Season 5 Encores
Sunday May 28, 2006
What does the annual American Idol album mean for fans? Is it just an attempt to cash in on the show's popularity, or is it a worthy purchase? ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Danielle Evin - Crocodile
Saturday May 27, 2006
It sounds to me like she lies somewhere between Jewel and Melissa Etheridge with a touch of Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, and that is not a bad place to ... Read More
Gwen Stefani Gives Birth to a Baby Boy - Kingston James McGregor Rossdale
Friday May 26, 2006
It's official! Gwen Stefani and her husband Gavin Rossdale are parents. Kingston James McGregor Rossdale was born this afternoon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and weighed 7.5 ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Donavon Frankenreiter - Move By Yourself
Friday May 26, 2006
It's a nice laidback retro funky pop song for a Friday afternoon. Donavon Frankenreiter is a former surfing buddy of Jack Johnson, and there are musical similarities. Enjoy ... Read More
Top 10 England World Cup Songs 2006
Friday May 26, 2006
Ok, I know I'm not from England, but Americans can appreciate the power and fun of pop music blended with sports events. However, I'm not quite sure we fully ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 May 26, 2006
Friday May 26, 2006
The top 10 you create!
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: Rihanna and Red Hot Chili Peppers Repeat at the Top
Friday May 26, 2006
There's not a lot of moment at the very top of the chart, but that's not the whole story. Get the details on this week's US Pop Music Charts.
Album ... Read More
American Idol Finale: A Night of Musical Moments
Thursday May 25, 2006
Another season of American Idol wound down to a close last night with little surprise in the ultimate winner. However, the 2 hours preceding the announcement of Taylor Hicks' ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Songs to Download This Week - 10 of the Best of 2003
Thursday May 25, 2006
A list of the top 100 pop songs of 2003 is on its way soon, but, as a teaser, here are 10 of the Top Pop Songs of 2003 to ... Read More
Review: Pharrell featuring Kanye West - Number 1
Wednesday May 24, 2006
The solo collection In My Mind by production genius Pharrell, one half of the Neptunes, is one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the summer. As an appetizer, the ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week: Welcome Dixie Chicks
Wednesday May 24, 2006
After being frustrated with being shunned by the country music community for their political opinions, the Dixie Chicks have veered strongly toward pop and rock on their new album Taking ... Read More
American Idol: Attack of the Lackluster First Singles
Wednesday May 24, 2006
Last night was a good night for both Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee. They both abundantly displayed reasons why so many pop music fans like them. Taylor demonstrated ... Read More
Review: Big Bundle of Barry Manilow
Tuesday May 23, 2006
It's a great time to be a Barry Manilow fan. A #1 hit album, a high profile appearance on American Idol, and the completion of the first year of ... Read More
Mariah Carey Concert Tour - The Adventures of Mimi
Tuesday May 23, 2006
You've followed her phenomenal comeback for the past year. Now is your opportunity to see Mariah Carey in person in concert. She will be touring North America in ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs This Week: Nelly Furtado Once Again Claims the Peak
Tuesday May 23, 2006
Nelly Furtado's single "Promiscuous" is perfectly poised to be one of the hottest hits of the summer. However, she does have some competition. One of those competitors is ... Read More
Profile: Pharrell Williams
Tuesday May 23, 2006
Pharrell Williams has received tremendous accolades and chart success as one half of the production team the Neptunes. Now, he is in the process of expanding his work as ... Read More
Review: Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg - Buttons
Monday May 22, 2006
Pussycat Dolls are back with their 4th single. This time Snoop Dogg provides guest raps. Is it likely to be another smash? Read the review and find ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" - 8 Weeks and Counting
Monday May 22, 2006
The big news of the week on the UK charts is that Gnarls Barkley have now racked up an 8th week at #1 for the single "Crazy." Nothing really ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday May 22, 2006
Tuesday seems to be the prime day this week for seeing top pop stars. You've got the choice of James Blunt on the Late Show with David Letterman, Ashley ... Read More
Lordi's Eurovision Victory Heard Around the World: The Weekly Pop Music Blog Roundup
Sunday May 21, 2006
It has been well over 24 hours, but the victory of Finnish metal band Lordi at Eurovision 2006 is still sinking in. Here are what a selection of bloggers ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Luke and Q - My Turn
Sunday May 21, 2006
Smooth r&b is seriously hot this year. Luke & Q have gained positive attention from none other than Beyonce. She says "The younger generation hasn't witnessed such an ... Read More
Lordi Wins Eurovision for Finland
Saturday May 20, 2006
In a stunning upset, Lordi took home the top prize at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Athens, Greece. Eurovision is known primarily as a showcase for campy pop, ... Read More
Cher is 60!
Saturday May 20, 2006
60 years ago today Cherilyn Sarkisian, known worldwide simply as Cher, was born. She has been an entertainment icon for over 40 years. Cher was only 19 in ... Read More
Panic! At the Disco's Bass Player Calls It Quits
Friday May 19, 2006
"There really isn’t a good way to say this, and it was a decision that was very tough to make, but feels like it will be the right decision for ... Read More
Profile: Barry Manilow
Friday May 19, 2006
One of the most phenomenal pop music stories of the year is the comeback of Barry Manilow on the album chart. His Greatest Songs of the Fifties brushed aside ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Mayday - Groundhog Day
Friday May 19, 2006
This video literally forced its way into being the choice for Friday video this week. "Groundhog Day" by the Miami hip hop duo Mayday became a musical sensation earlier ... Read More
Finland's Lordi Bring Metal to the Eurovision Song Contest Final
Friday May 19, 2006
Finland's Lordi are one of the most talked about acts in recent years of Eurovision, and for good reason. In a competition known mostly for goofy, sugary pop acts, ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - May 19, 2006
Friday May 19, 2006
The top 10 you create!
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Keane - Is It Any Wonder?
Thursday May 18, 2006
Last year's nominees for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist are back with a new album Under the Iron Sea on its way to stores June 20, 2006. ... Read More
Rihanna Trivia Quiz
Thursday May 18, 2006
She's the brightest star in the pop universe right now, but how much do you really know about Rihanna? Take this Rihanna Quiz and find out.
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US Pop Music Charts This Week: Red Hot Chili Peppers #1 for the First Time
Thursday May 18, 2006
For the first time in the 22 years since release of their first album, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have hit #1 on the album chart. There are 3 ... Read More
Review: Ashley Parker Angel - Soundtrack to Your Life
Thursday May 18, 2006
Musically, he has moved far beyond his O-Town background. Find out why Soundtrack to Your Life is truly an album with heart in the review.
Album cover © Universal.
Top 10 Tracks to Download This Week - A Clive Davis Sampler
Wednesday May 17, 2006
Record industry executive Clive Davis is a towering figure in the history of pop music. This week's list of suggested downloads are classic tracks recorded by artists signed to ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week: Ashley Parker Angel, Christina Milian, and More
Wednesday May 17, 2006
The fast and furious spring release schedule has slowed a bit this week, but there are still treasures to be found. Check out the full list of Top 10 ... Read More
Weekly Pop Quiz
Wednesday May 17, 2006
Were you paying attention to the events in pop music and on this site in the past week? Take this 10 question quiz and find out!
Previous Week's Quizzes
Complete Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Wednesday May 17, 2006
While American pop music fans are eagerly anticipating the final stages of this year's American Idol, European pop fans are looking forward to the latest edition of one of the ... Read More
American Idol: Taylor's Night
Wednesday May 17, 2006
Neither Elliott Yamin nor Katharine McPhee made any serious missteps. In fact, Katharine McPhee's stunning version of "Over the Rainbow" stopped the show...for a few minutes. Then, Taylor ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart: Nelly Furtado on Fire
Tuesday May 16, 2006
Nelly Furtado's new single "Promiscuous," with an assist from Timbaland, is burning up the pop singles chart. See what the other 9 hot songs are this week on the ... Read More
American Idol 2006 Poll: The Final 3
Tuesday May 16, 2006
Now that we've all recovered from the shock of Chris Daughtry's elimination last week, it's time to focus on the 3 contestants who remain - Taylor Hicks, Katharine McPhee, and ... Read More
Review: Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland - Promiscuous
Tuesday May 16, 2006
The new single from Nelly Furtado is burning up the pop singles charts, and it does grab your attention. A soulful groove, sly vocal interplay, and a shimmering singalong ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas and Pussycat Dolls In Concert
Monday May 15, 2006
The Black Eyed Peas and Pussycat Dolls are two of the most successful acts on the pop singles chart over the past year, but can they strut their stuff on ... Read More
Red Hot Chili Peppers Discography
Monday May 15, 2006
Complete guide to over 20 years of albums by Red Hot Chili Peppers, one of the world's greatest pop-rock bands. Read the full list of albums from 1984 to ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Red Hot Chili Peppers' Stadium-Size Hit
Monday May 15, 2006
This week, one week after failing to top the pop singles chart with "Dani California," the Red Hot Chili Peppers open at the peak of the albums chart with Stadium ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week: Will Nelly Furtado Be "Promiscuous" on SNL?
Monday May 15, 2006
Look for Nelly Furtado's hot dance-pop hit "Promiscuous" on this week's Saturday Night Live. Also, Kanye West visits Ellen DeGeneres and the Pussycat Dolls join Jay on the Tonight ... Read More
Celebrating Pop Moms: Gwen Stefani
Sunday May 14, 2006
As a countdown to Mother's Day May 14th, I have been celebrating a pop mom, a pop music artist who also happens to be a mom, each day this week. ... Read More
Weekly Pop Music Blog Roundup - May 14, 2006
Sunday May 14, 2006
Another tour of the far-flung corners of the blogosphere:
It does seem a no-brainer that self-described radical feminism and pop music may not mix well, but just in case you were ... Read More
Poll: Top Teen Pop Star - Panic! At the Disco Edges Rihanna
Sunday May 14, 2006
All of the artists below are yet to reach their 20th birthday. You voted on your favorites and the results are:
Panic! At the Disco 178
Rihanna 158
Chris Brown ... Read More
Celebrating Pop Moms: Bjork
Saturday May 13, 2006
As a countdown to Mother's Day May 14th, I will be celebrating a pop mom, a pop music artist who also happens to be a mom, each day this week. ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Lil Jon - Snap Yo Fingers
Friday May 12, 2006
The self-proclaimed 'King of Crunk' is not about to be left behind by the 'Snap' wave. Enjoy the new video for "Snap Yo Fingers" over on Yahoo! Launch. Have ... Read More
Celebrating Pop Moms: Gloria Estefan
Friday May 12, 2006
As a countdown to Mother's Day May 14th, I will be celebrating a pop mom, a pop music artist who also happens to be a mom, each day this week. ... Read More
Nelly Furtado
Friday May 12, 2006
With "Promiscuous," a hot new single in the US, and "Maneater," an equally hot single in Europe and the UK, Nelly Furtado is in the process of re-establishing herself as ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - May 12, 2006
Friday May 12, 2006
The top 10 you create!
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below ... Read More
Celebrating Pop Moms: Madonna
Thursday May 11, 2006
As a countdown to Mother's Day May 14th, I will be celebrating a pop mom, a pop music artist who also happens to be a mom, each day this week. ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: Rihanna Holds On at the Top
Thursday May 11, 2006
Rihanna holds firm at the top of the pop singles chart with "SOS" while her next single "Unfaithful" is one of the fastest climbers on the chart. Check out ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Songs to Download This Week
Thursday May 11, 2006
This week's list of songs is an eclectic mix of some of the best songs from recently released pop albums. The music ranges from hip hop to punk pop. ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday May 10, 2006
All of the new albums this week are worthy of attention. Whether it's one of the greatest r&b acts of all-time still recording after 50 years, or one of ... Read More
Celebrating Pop Moms: Anita Baker
Wednesday May 10, 2006
As a countdown to Mother's Day May 14th, I will be celebrating a pop mom, a pop music artist who also happens to be a mom, each day this week. ... Read More
American Idol: Elliott Presley?
Wednesday May 10, 2006
An evening of American Idol went by without any seriously poor performances and no raging controversies. Consequently, it was easy to focus on those on stage. It was all ... Read More
Britney Spears Confirms That She Is Pregnant for Second Time
Tuesday May 9, 2006
In a surprise appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman, Britney Spears announced that she is pregant for a second time. The news was confirmed by her publicist. ... Read More
Weekly Pop Quiz
Tuesday May 9, 2006
Were you paying attention to the events in pop music and on this site in the past week? Take this 10 question quiz and find out!
Previous Week's Quizzes
Celebrating Pop Moms: Annie Lennox
Tuesday May 9, 2006
As a countdown to Mother's Day May 14th, I will be celebrating a pop mom, a pop music artist who also happens to be a mom, each day this week. ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs This Week: Rihanna Is Hot!
Tuesday May 9, 2006
She just hit #1 on the national pop singles chart with "SOS," and now Rihanna has the fastest climbing single in the country as well. "Unfaithful" is a ballad ... Read More
Review: The Fray - "Over My Head (Cable Car)"
Monday May 8, 2006
Profile: Jermaine Dupri
Monday May 8, 2006
Although he has had less than stellar results working on his own releases as an artist, Jermaine Dupri has played a key role in producing some of the biggest r&b, ... Read More
Celebrating Pop Moms: Carnie Wilson
Monday May 8, 2006
As a countdown to Mother's Day May 14th, I will be celebrating a pop mom, a pop music artist who also happens to be a mom, each day this week. ... Read More
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood - College Graduate
Monday May 8, 2006
Just a brief note here to share the news and extend my congratulations to Carrie Underwood who finished her college degree and graduated this past Saturday from Oklahoma's Northeastern State ... Read More
Top 10 Graduation Songs
Monday May 8, 2006
Graduation is a significant event shared by most all of us. Many of us experience multiple graduation ceremonies in our lifetime. Like with many other events in life, ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Snow Patrol Nudge Gnarls Barkley From Top of Album Chart
Monday May 8, 2006
Gnarls Barkley hold on to an impressive 6th week at the top of the UK pop singles chart with "Crazy," but they've proven easier to knock off the top of ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week: It's Nick Lachey's Week
Monday May 8, 2006
It looks like Nick Lachey will be everywhere this week. Yes, there is also a full list of other performers on TV this week as well. Check out ... Read More
Nick Lachey: A Biography in Pictures
Sunday May 7, 2006
Nick Lachey is one of the most photogenic of pop stars, so it makes perfect sense to tell his story in pictures. Enjoy this gallery of 10 images while ... Read More
Weekly Pop Music Blog Roundup
Sunday May 7, 2006
Just some random information from the blogosphere that never sleeps...
Apparently, when you work as a pop music journalist in the traditional press, you have to be careful about what you ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Coldplay - The Hardest Part
Friday May 5, 2006
This week take a look at one of Coldplay's most interesting videos. They've super-imposed themselves into an old Lifetime television talk show Attitudes from the 1980's. This particular ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - May 5, 2006
Friday May 5, 2006
The top 10 you create!
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below ... Read More
10-Year-Old Florida Girl Banned by Principal From Singing Pink's "Dear Mr. President" at Talent Show
Friday May 5, 2006
It seems to be a day of stories about concerns over what pop artists have to say about issues. Pink is one of the most outspoken of current top ... Read More
Fall Out Boy's Efforts to Combat Sexist, Racist, and Homophobic Behavior Draw a Parent's Ire
Friday May 5, 2006
It's tough sometimes trying to be a hero. In the words of Fall Out Boy:
"being in a public position with a spotlight i think it is extremely important to ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: Rihanna Soars to the Top
Thursday May 4, 2006
Rihanna now has the #1 pop single she was denied when "Pon De Replay" failed to power past #2 last summer. "SOS" slides right into the top spot on ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Gnarls Barkley Score a Double
Thursday May 4, 2006
It's not really a big surprise, but Gnarls Barkley moves further this week in their claim to be the top new artist of 2006. While "Crazy" continues to hold ... Read More
Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert Dates Announced
Thursday May 4, 2006
Just in advance of the release of their Stadium Arcadium album next week, Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced dates for their 2006 concert tour. They will head to ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Songs to Download This Week - Flashback 1996
Thursday May 4, 2006
Remember trying to figure out Alanis Morissette's definition of irony? Remember when the Gin Blossoms were one of the hottest groups around? Remember what SWV stood for? Has ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday May 3, 2006
I'll forgive you if you have a feeling that the clocks have gone in reverse this week. Jewel is returning to her comfort zone and Pearl Jam is reminding ... Read More
Sneak Peek at New Music From Ex-Sugababe Mutya Buena
Wednesday May 3, 2006
While the group has continued on without skipping a beat, many fans still mourn the exit of founding member Mutya Buena (in the middle on the album cover at right) ... Read More
Download New Kelly Clarkson Tune From Ford
Wednesday May 3, 2006
We're so used to the hokey Ford commercials featuring the current American Idol finalists that other music can slip right by. Last night, "Go," a new song from Kelly ... Read More
Over-Eager Red Hot Chili Peppers Fans Break the Band's Hearts
Wednesday May 3, 2006
Excerpted from "Fleamail" on the Red Hot Chili Peppers' official web site:
when i woke up this morning
i was was confronted with the news that our record has been leaked to
the ... Read More
Review: Christina Milian - Say I
Wednesday May 3, 2006
Christina Milian's "Dip It Low" electrified audiences back in 2004. It was good enough to place #22 on the list of Top 100 Pop Songs of 2004. Now ... Read More
American Idol: Curious Bending of Song Selection Rules
Wednesday May 3, 2006
There are nights when I'm not sure exactly why American Idol really has song selection rules since they never seem to be enforced. The rules for this week seemed ... Read More
Weekly Pop Music Quiz - Test Your Knowledge!
Tuesday May 2, 2006
The weekly pop music quiz has returned after a hiatus in April. Were you paying attention to the events in pop music and on this site in the past ... Read More
Review: Rihanna - A Girl Like Me
Tuesday May 2, 2006
The first single, "SOS", is nearing the top of the pop singles chart and the second, "Unfaithful," has just been released and includes contributions from red-hot Ne-Yo. However, can ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs This Week: Fort Minor Refuses to Go
Tuesday May 2, 2006
"Where'd You Go", by Mike Shinoda's project Fort Minor, is one of the hottest pop singles of the year so far and remains at the top of this week's chart ... Read More
Profile: The Fray
Tuesday May 2, 2006
With their first single "Over My Head (Cable Car)" (Listen) nearing the pop top 20, it's a great time to find out more about Denver-based band The Fray. The ... Read More
Shakira Dominates Billboard Latin Music Awards
Monday May 1, 2006
Shakira has done quite well recently at crossing over into the pop arena, but she remains very popular with her core Latin audience. Last week at the Billboard Latin ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week: Fort Minor, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and More
Monday May 1, 2006
It's a big, full week for Pop Music on TV with more than 20 performances and appearances scheduled. Look over the full list and make your plans for watching ... Read More