Friday Fun Video: Weird Al Yankovic - White and Nerdy
Friday September 29, 2006
Some videos are just a must for a Friday afternoon. Weird Al Yankovic's reworking of Chamillionaire's "Ridin'" as "White and Nerdy" is a must see. In a quickly ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - September 29, 2006
Friday September 29, 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
Green Day and U2 Studio Recording and Video on the Way
Thursday September 28, 2006
This week's Monday Night Football game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons became the 2nd highest rated cable television program ever. This was at least in part ... Read More
Review: Christina Aguilera - Hurt
Thursday September 28, 2006
For those fans who were blown away by "Beautiful," Christina Aguilera's new single "Hurt" is for you. The subject matter is different, but the power in the words, music, ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: Justin Timberlake Holds His Own
Thursday September 28, 2006
For a 2nd straight week Justin Timberlake holds on to the top of the pop singles, album, and radio airplay charts. There are 2 new challengers in the pop ... Read More
Review: Janet Jackson - 20 Y.O.
Thursday September 28, 2006
I understand that it's been 20 years since Janet Jackson's breakthrough album Control but how does the title 20 Y.O. actually relate to the music on the new album? ... Read More
American Idols on the Charts: The Complete Record
Wednesday September 27, 2006
This fall we will see a wave of new releases from past contestants on American Idol. Clay Aiken's new album A Thousand Different Ways is already in stores and ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week: Janet Jackson Is Back
Wednesday September 27, 2006
Janet Jackson is back celebrating the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album Control. It's another great week of new pop albums. Check out the entire list of what's ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Alan Jackson - Like Red on a Rose
Wednesday September 27, 2006
On his new album Like Red on a Rose country superstar Alan Jackson has enlisted the help of bluegrass legend Alison Krauss to take on production duties. Between them ... Read More
"Injured" Record Exec Keeps Scissor Sisters' Ta-Dah Out of 1,100 US Stores
Wednesday September 27, 2006
Scissor Sisters' lead singer Jake Shears has indicated that he thinks the "powers that be" in the US music industry want to prevent his band's music from being heard by ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday September 26, 2006
The fall pop singles charts continue to heat up in the early jockeying for position in this year's Christmas marketplace. Who has the lead in the race to be ... Read More
Weekly Pop Music Quiz - September 26, 2006
Tuesday September 26, 2006
Are you an expert on current pop music? Do you keep up with the latest? Take the quiz to find out how you're doing.
Review: Hinder - Lips of an Angel
Tuesday September 26, 2006
Hinder have paid their dues on the rock tour circuit. The constant exposure has helped propel their album Extreme Behavior and the single "Lips of an Angel" into the ... Read More
Review: Elton John - The Captain & the Kid
Monday September 25, 2006
It's definitely nostalgic in tone, but Elton John's latest album The Captain & the Kid deftly avoids sappiness. For those of you wearing out your CDs of Sir Elton's ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: A Scissor Sisters Double
Monday September 25, 2006
This week's UK Pop Music Charts are the scene of a chart double - one recording act holding the top spot on both the pop singles and albums charts. ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week: Janet Visits Oprah and Much More
Monday September 25, 2006
Today's big event is Janet Jackson's visit with Oprah. The week will close out with another big Janet event. She is taking the stage for the Today Show's ... Read More
Friday Fun video: Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
Friday September 22, 2006
Despite the title, Scissor Sisters' latest, a #1 pop hit in the UK, is likely to make you want to get up and dance. The retro disco sound and ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - September 22, 2006
Friday September 22, 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
U2 and Green Day Kick Off Monday Night Football
Friday September 22, 2006
Two of the world's biggest bands will get together Monday night, September 25, 2006 to perform a benefit concert live on national television. U2 and Green Day will rock out ... Read More
Review: Justin Timberlake featuring T.I. - My Love
Friday September 22, 2006
The best pop single of the year? Justin Timberlake has dropped a contender for the title. This song is rushing toward the top of the chart before "SexyBack" even ... Read More
Profile: U2
Friday September 22, 2006
Better late than never is my motto here. No current discussion of pop music is complete without mentioning U2, one of the top rock bands of all time and ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: It's All Justin
Thursday September 21, 2006
This week Justin Timberlake takes over the album chart with his first #1 album FutureSex / LoveSounds, and it is also the second biggest opening sales week of the year ... Read More
Review: Fergie - The Dutchess - She Is So Unusual
Thursday September 21, 2006
Fergie careens from one style and era of pop music to another throughout her debut album The Dutchess while maintaining her own distinctive approach. This is one of the ... Read More
Nominations for the 2005...er, 2006 American Music Awards Announced
Thursday September 21, 2006
Tuesday ABC Television announced the nominations for the 34th annual American Music Awards. As the nominees were unveiled it grew increasingly difficult to tell which year the awards would ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday September 20, 2006
It's another truly outstanding week for new pop albums this week. Head on down to the local music store and pick from selections that begin with the triumvirate of ... Read More
Review: Snow Patrol in Concert
Wednesday September 20, 2006
Snow Patrol were to take the stage in Chicago, Illinois back in June, 2006, but lead vocalist Gary Lightbody suffered vocal chord damage which caused postponement of those shows to ... Read More
Top 10 Friendship Songs
Wednesday September 20, 2006
Songs about friendship are a special breed of love song. They are not the most common type of pop song, but many are among the most touching in pop ... Read More
Amy Grant Gets Her Hollywood Star - A Brief Remembrance
Wednesday September 20, 2006
Yesterday singer Amy Grant, age 45, was joined by her husband, country singer Vince Gill, friends, and many fans as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart: Ludacris Is Making Money
Tuesday September 19, 2006
The week before release of his new album, Ludacris zooms to the top of the Top 10 Hot Pop Songs chart with his hit "Making Money." There are 9 ... Read More
Review: Nelly Furtado - Maneater
Tuesday September 19, 2006
"Maneater" was the first single from Nelly Furtado's album Loose in the UK. There it was a #1 smash while "Promiscuous" was doing the same here in the US. ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Beck - Nausea
Tuesday September 19, 2006
Can you get past the title? "Nausea" is the first single from the album Beck began working on before Guero and has now completed after 3 years. The ... Read More
Weekly Pop Music Quiz - September 19, 2006
Tuesday September 19, 2006
It seems that all of the technical issues have been ironed out, so the Weekly Pop Music Quiz has returned this fall. Have you been keeping up with the ... Read More
Review: Clay Aiken - A Thousand Different Ways
Monday September 18, 2006
Fans have been waiting a long time for the second non-holiday studio set from Clay Aiken. Is it the powerhouse project they are all waiting for? Read my ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: JT Is Tops in Albums
Monday September 18, 2006
Justin Timberlake is on top in album sales in the UK this week, and he is looking for a similar debut at the top in the US later this week. ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week: Clay Aiken and Fergie Take Center Stage
Monday September 18, 2006
This week Clay Aiken and Fergie make appearances to pitch their albums that appear in stores on Tuesday. Both are guests on The View while Clay is featured for ... Read More
Profile: Snow Patrol
Sunday September 17, 2006
Snow Patrol first came together as an act called the Polar Bears back in 1994. However, to most American fans, they are one of the new breakthrough bands of ... Read More
Weekly Pop Music Blog Roundup - September 17, 2006
Sunday September 17, 2006
There is something to be said for not wilting in the mid-Texas September heat, but I'm glad a few bloggers are at the Austin City Limits Festival to cover for ... Read More
Review: John Mayer - Continuum
Friday September 15, 2006
Last year John Mayer changed direction from the light pop-rock of his albums Room for Squares and Heavier Things to the blues-injected rock of the John Mayer Trio. Now, ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Raconteurs - Hands
Friday September 15, 2006
The Raconteurs break out of a prison for young offenders, visit a school for deaf girls, and...perform magic tricks!
Watch "Hands" (uses Quicktime)
See the full list of Friday Fun Videos for ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - September 15, 2006
Friday September 15, 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
Profile: Akon
Friday September 15, 2006
Akon has truly become one of pop music's MVP's. Not only has he scored major pop singles on his own, he is also a valued collaborator with other top ... Read More
Enjoy the Austin City Limits Festival This Weekend From the Comfort of Your Computer
Thursday September 14, 2006
This weekend the Austin City Limits Festival will fill 8 stages with 130 bands over 3 days in Austin, Texas. It is a great event if you can make ... Read More
Janet Jackson's "So Excited" Video - Your Opinion?
Thursday September 14, 2006
This is the second single from the upcoming album 20 Y.O. due in stores September 26, 2006. Nudity, hints at s&m, and those whispery vocals over a martial dance beat. ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: Beyonce Sizzles
Thursday September 14, 2006
Selling over 500,000 copies of her album B'Day during its first week in stores, Beyonce easily grabs the #1 spot on the album chart. Her reign is likely to ... Read More
Justin Timberlake Quiz
Thursday September 14, 2006
Just how much do you know about Justin Timberlake? He is arguably the hottest pop star of the moment and set to take over the #1 spot on the ... Read More
Top 5 Chicken Noodle Soup Dance Videos
Thursday September 14, 2006
You may not be hearing it yet on your radio, but if you have a teenager in your home with access to the Internet, there's a good chance he or ... Read More
Clay Aiken Appointed to Presidential Commission
Wednesday September 13, 2006
Clay Aiken's life just got a little bit busier. Last week the White House announced that President George W. Bush is appointing Clay Aiken to the President's Committee for ... Read More
Whitney Houston Files for Divorce From Bobby Brown...and New Album in the Works
Wednesday September 13, 2006
Whitney Houston's publicist Nancy Seltzer has confirmed that Houston has filed papers for divorce from husband Bobby Brown. Seltzer also said that there is no statement only confirmation that ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday September 13, 2006
Justin Timberlake leads a phenomenal new crop of pop albums into stores this week. All of the top 10 new albums this week are by top-selling artists. Check ... Read More
Profile: John Mayer
Wednesday September 13, 2006
John Mayer first shot to fame in 2001 with his album Room for Squares. Since then he has become known for his introspective songwriting and skills as a top ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs This Week: It's Justin's Week
Tuesday September 12, 2006
Not satisfied with the release of this week's hottest new album and "SexyBack" occupying the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, Justin Timberlake has the hottest new pop song ... Read More
Britney Spears Gives Birth to a Second Baby Boy
Tuesday September 12, 2006
Sean Preston Federline has a brother. Us Weekly has confirmed via relatives that 24-year-old Britney Spears gave birth to a 6 lbs. 11 oz. baby boy just before 2 ... Read More
Christina Aguilera European Concert Tour
Tuesday September 12, 2006
In advance of a promised North American concert tour, Christina Aguilera will be taking her Back to Basics music on the road to European arenas in November and December. ... Read More
Review: Corinne Bailey Rae in Concert
Tuesday September 12, 2006
It was a late summer rainy evening in Chicago when Corinne Bailey Rae took the stage and bathed the audience in the warmth of her music. If you have ... Read More
Review: Justin Timberlake - FutureSex / LoveSounds
Monday September 11, 2006
No sophomore slump for Justin Timberlake! Pop music fans are being treated to rich, exciting albums nearly week after week right now, and FutureSex / LoveSounds keeps the pattern ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Scissor Sisters First Trip to #1
Monday September 11, 2006
It's the first time on top for Scissor Sisters, and it looks like we could see a 5th new #1 pop single in a row next week. Find out ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday September 11, 2006
It's a huge week for Pop Music on TV. New album pitches are being made with performances by Justin Timberlake and John Mayer. Beyonce is sitting down with ... Read More
Weekly Pop Music Blog Roundup - September 10, 2006
Sunday September 10, 2006
Some random notes from around the pop music blogosphere:
We know Clay Aiken has likely been very busy preparing to promote his upcoming album, but did you know he took time ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: American Princes - Never Grow Old
Friday September 8, 2006
This is a perfect, relaxing, fun video for a Friday afternoon. American Princes are a great pop-rock band out of Little Rock, Arkansas. Their video for "Never Grow ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - September 8, 2006
Friday September 8, 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
Lionel Richie Coming Home Concert Tour
Friday September 8, 2006
The comeback single "I Call It Love" has been a tremendous success for Lionel Richie. The new album Coming Home is due in stores September 12, 2006. This ... Read More
Profile: Scissor Sisters
Thursday September 7, 2006
Although they gained their first success covering a Pink Floyd song, Scissor Sisters' music bears little resemblance to that of Pink Floyd. This American band had one of the ... Read More
Jibbs To Take the Stage With Pussycat Dolls at Fashion Rocks '06
Thursday September 7, 2006
Snoop Dogg may have big shoes to fill, but 15-year-old St. Louis rapper Jibbs thinks he is up to the task. When the Pussycat Dolls take the stage tonight ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: An Elder Statesman Takes Charge
Thursday September 7, 2006
Bob Dylan is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of pop and rock music. However, the last time he hit #1 on the ... Read More
Beyonce Quiz
Thursday September 7, 2006
Just how much do you know about Beyonce? Are you an expert? Or do you need to learn a little more? Take this quick quiz and find out ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Lady Sovereign - Love Me or Hate Me
Wednesday September 6, 2006
Lady Sovereign is one of the leading lights of the British rap scene known as Grime. I caught her act at Lollapalooza. Listen to "Love Me or Hate Me" ... Read More
Review: Jessica Simpson - A Public Affair - the album
Wednesday September 6, 2006
When Jessica Simpson released the single "A Public Affair," many music fans were turned off by the similarities to Madonna's classic "Holiday." The A Public Affair album expands on ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday September 6, 2006
Beyonce is THE story this week with her thunderous new album B'Day. However, it's also a great week for the rock side of the pop music world. Check ... Read More
The Paris Hilton Album Switcheroo
Wednesday September 6, 2006
If you happened to go shopping for Paris Hilton's debut album in England recently, you may have gone home with a mini work of guerilla art. The BBC reported ... Read More
The Arctic Monkeys Win Mercury Prize
Tuesday September 5, 2006
The Arctic Monkeys were strong favorites to win the prestigious Mercury Prize for best UK album of the year, but the Mercury Prize has been notorious in the past for ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday September 5, 2006
This week's Top 10 Hot Pop Songs chart includes 4 new songs that are followups to previous top 10 pop smash hits. Who are these artists and what are ... Read More
Review: The Fray - How to Save a Life
Tuesday September 5, 2006
It looked like The Fray's new single "How to Save a Life" was already set to be a hit. Now, the song is being featured in advertising for the ... Read More
Pink Records Theme Song for Sunday Night Football
Tuesday September 5, 2006
At first glance, it may seem like a bit of an odd couple - Pink and the NFL (National Football League). However, Pink says she is a big football ... Read More
The End of an Era in Pop-Rock Criticism: The Village Voice Fires Robert Christgau
Monday September 4, 2006
39 years ago Robert Christgau's first published music reviews appeared in Esquire magazine. His first writing about music in The Village Voice appeared in 1969, and since 1974 he ... Read More
Review: Beyonce - B'Day
Monday September 4, 2006
Back in the first few months of 2006, it looked like Beyonce's album B'Day would be among the most eagerly awaited musical events of the year. However, controversy over ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Justin Timberlake Is #1 At Last
Monday September 4, 2006
He only had to visit #2 four times as a solo artist and once with NSYNC before Justin Timberlake could score his first #1 pop single in the UK. ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week: It's Beyonce's B'Day
Monday September 4, 2006
This week Beyonce is celebrating her 25th birthday - today to be exact. She is also pitching her new album and will be making appearances with Ellen DeGeneres and ... Read More
Review: Clay Aiken - Without You
Sunday September 3, 2006
It's been a long 3 year wait for Clay Aiken's army of dedicated fans since his first non-holiday studio album Measure of a Man. "Without You" is the first ... Read More
Weekly Pop Music Blog Roundup - September 3, 2006
Sunday September 3, 2006
The story of the week was the MTV Video Music Awards. While possibly the most common opinion was that the awards have become a little dull, a wide variety ... Read More
Panic! At the Disco Concert Tour
Saturday September 2, 2006
Thursday night Panic! At the Disco shocked many by walking away with the MTV Video Music Awards "Moonman" trophy for Video of the Year. That can only make one of ... Read More
Profile: Hinder
Saturday September 2, 2006
Nearly a year after their album Extreme Behavior was released, Oklahoma-based band Hinder find themselves with a gold certification for selling over 500,000 copies of their album and the single ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Vanessa Hudgens - Come Back to Me
Friday September 1, 2006
Vanessa Hudgens shot to stardom earlier this year as one of the stars of the phenomenally successful High School Musical. Now she is graduating to the pop music world ... Read More
2006 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Photo Gallery
Friday September 1, 2006
The MTV Video Music Awards always attract their fair share of glitz and glamor and the 2006 edition was no different. Red carpet arrivals of the stars are a ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - September 1, 2006
Friday September 1, 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
2006 MTV Video Music Awards - The Wrapup
Friday September 1, 2006
Panic! At the Disco were not the only people present shocked by their victory as Video of the Year for "I Write Sins Not Tragedies", and it was just one ... Read More