Beyonce and Shakira - Beautiful Liar: A Match Made in Pop Music Heaven?
Wednesday February 28, 2007
At first glance, "Beautiful Liar" looks merely like a collaboration between 2 of the top women in pop music today. Looked at a bit more closely, it is a ... Read More
American Idol - What Was That Song? - The Top 10 Women
Wednesday February 28, 2007
The women returned and weren't quite as dominant as last week. If Leslie Hunt's song sounded familiar it's because "Feeling Good" was performed last night by A.J. Tabaldo
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Profile: James Morrison
Wednesday February 28, 2007
James Morrison is one of the biggest pop stars today in the UK, but you may not have heard of him on this side of the Atlantic. By this ... Read More
Is Target the Next Pop Music Powerhouse?
Wednesday February 28, 2007
With the release of 15 exclusive albums yesterday through a partnership with specialty record label 180 Music, Target stores are making a bid to capture an adult segment of the ... Read More
Review: Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
Wednesday February 28, 2007
Her hit from Eragon, "Keep Holding On," is still high in the charts, but Avril Lavigne has a new album on the way, and the lead single is now out. ... Read More
American Idol - What Was That Song? - The Top 10 Men
Tuesday February 27, 2007
Ever watch American Idol and want to know more about the song that was just sung? I'm here to rescue you from wracking your brain to remember details. ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart: Mims Is Hot!
Tuesday February 27, 2007
Mims is hot at the top of this week's Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Chart. However, he isn't the only artist that is hot. There are 9 other ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Amy Winehouse Resurgent
Monday February 26, 2007
Mika may have displaced her for a few weeks, but this week Amy Winehouse is once again at the top of the album chart in advance of the much anticipated ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week: Check Out the Bands
Monday February 26, 2007
Often, TV shows that invite musical guests focus primarily on solo artists. However, this is a good week to see bands performing, particularly some on their way up like ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Christina Aguilera - Candyman
Friday February 23, 2007
You might have seen Christina Aguilera tear down the house with her take on James Brown's "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World" at the Grammy Awards. Now see her ... Read More
Pop Fans' Top 10 - February 23, 2007
Friday February 23, 2007
The top 10 you create! Nothing to buy and no radio programmers making decisions for you. It's your chance to just share your opinion on song quality.
When you visit ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: The Grammy Effect
Thursday February 22, 2007
The Grammy Awards seemed to have little impact at the very top of the pop singles chart with Justin Timberlake sliding into the top spot with his third #1 from ... Read More
Top 10 Prom Songs - 2007
Thursday February 22, 2007
Want to turn your spring 2007 prom into a romantic, exhilarating event that everyone will remember? The songs on this year's list of Top 10 Prom Songs are sure ... Read More
American Idol - What Was That Song? - The Top 12 Women
Thursday February 22, 2007
The women delivered the goods last night! Ever watch American Idol and want to know more about the song that was just sung? I'm here to rescue you from ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This week
Wednesday February 21, 2007
The Kidz Bop franchise is back again giving you the opportunity to hear major pop hits delivered by a small army of children. Check out the rest of this ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Elliott Yamin - Movin' On
Wednesday February 21, 2007
Is it better late than never for Elliott Yamin, last year's 3rd place finisher on American Idol? His first single is true to the soulful sound that endeared Yamin to ... Read More
American Idol - What Was That Song? - The Top 12 Men
Wednesday February 21, 2007
Ever watch American Idol and want to know more about the song that was just sung? I'm here to rescue you from wracking your brain to remember details. ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart: Akon Headed to the Top Again
Tuesday February 20, 2007
It looks like Akon has yet another huge hit on his hands as "Don't Matter" dominates the top of this week's chart. However, there are 9 other hot songs ... Read More
Kelly Clarkson Debuts "One Minute" at the Daytona 500
Tuesday February 20, 2007
It looks like the multi-hit Breakaway album was no fluke. In her role as a NASCAR partner, Kelly Clarkson helped build anticipation for her upcoming third album by tearing ... Read More
Review: Akon - Don't Matter
Tuesday February 20, 2007
This time Akon's not sporting helium-filled vocals or singing two word choruses like "Smack That." Is the music still appealing? Read more in the review of the third ... Read More
New Fountains of Wayne Single - Someone to Love
Tuesday February 20, 2007
Yep, "Stacy's Mom" was only the beginning. Fountains of Wayne band member Adam Schlesinger seems like he is almost everywhere these days, most recently writing many of the songs ... Read More
New Hilary Duff Video for "With Love"
Monday February 19, 2007
The new, more grown-up version of Hilary Duff is definitely starting to grow on me, and all of you overwhelming loved the single "With Love" as a Snap Judgment feature. ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Still More Mika
Monday February 19, 2007
The announcement of Brit Award Winners this past week sent a number of singles and albums scurrying back up the charts but none high enough to seriously challenge Mika's hold ... Read More
Review: John Mayer in Concert
Monday February 19, 2007
After enduring a 12 inch snowfall early in the week followed by 3 more inches to close out the week, not to mention sub-zero nighttime temperatures, watching John Mayer in ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday February 19, 2007
What is the pop music event of the week on your television? Will it be when Ellen meets Fall Out Boy? Or is it Katharine McPhee's turn as ... Read More
It's All About Rehab
Saturday February 17, 2007
It started with British pop star Robbie Williams checking into rehab early this past week in the US for treatment for prescription drug addiction. This set off a battle of ... Read More
Profile: Mika
Saturday February 17, 2007
He was born in Beirut, Lebanon, but his family left when Mika was a young child to escape the constant stress of warfare. Today, Mika makes some of the ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: LAX - Forget You
Friday February 16, 2007
Is there anything better than breezy girl group pop to brighten up a cold winter day?
Watch "Forget You"
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Pop Fans' Top 10 - February 16, 2007
Friday February 16, 2007
The top 10 you create! Nothing to buy and no radio programmers making decisions for you. It's your chance to just share your opinion on song quality.
When you visit ... Read More
Profile: Hellogoodbye
Thursday February 15, 2007
With very little hoopla, this Huntington Beach, California based band have roared into the top 10 of the pop singles chart with the hit "Here (In Your Arms)". Take ... Read More
Is MTV's TRL On the Way Out?
Thursday February 15, 2007
MTV's video countdown show TRL debuted back in 1997 as MTV Live. Within its first few years the show became Total Request then Total Request Live, and finally just ... Read More
Al Gore Announces Live Earth, a Global Warming Live 8
Thursday February 15, 2007
Former Vice-President Al Gore has announced, in his continuing efforts to combat the impact of global warming, that he is sponsoring a 24-hour series of concerts on all 7 continents ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week - Fall Out Boy on High
Thursday February 15, 2007
This week Fall Out Boy soared to the top of the pop album chart with the release of Infinity on High. Find out more about this story and many ... Read More
2007 Brit Award Winners
Thursday February 15, 2007
It was a big night for the Arctic Monkeys and The Killers who each won 2 awards. Oasis took home a lifetime achievement award but they still carped about ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Ne-Yo - Because of You
Wednesday February 14, 2007
Last year Ne-Yo burst into our musical consciousness with the smash hit single "So Sick" and as the songwriter of such hits as Rihanna's "Unfaithful." Now, he has released ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday February 14, 2007
The final album by soul man Gerald Levert recorded before his untimely death last November leads this crop of new albums. It's a relatively slow week of releases which ... Read More
For Your Valentine - Top 10 Happily Ever After Love Songs
Wednesday February 14, 2007
So many love songs talk about the pain and difficulties in relationships. For many of us on Valentine's Day, we need a song that celebrates a long-term relationship and ... Read More
2007 Brit Awards Nominations
Wednesday February 14, 2007
The US just finished celebrating the Grammy Awards Sunday night. Now it's time for the UK equivalent celebration, the Brit Awards. Get ready for the first live televised ... Read More
Happy Valentine's Day! New Josh Groban "February Song" Video!
Wednesday February 14, 2007
As a special treat for Valentine's Day, check out this new video from romantic singer par excellence Josh Groban. Watch "February Song."
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Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart: Akon at the Top
Tuesday February 13, 2007
Akon has yet another hot hit on his hands with "Don't Matter." Check out the rest of this week's top 10 in the Top 10 Hot Pop Songs weekly ... Read More
Review: Timbaland feat. Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake - Give It To Me
Tuesday February 13, 2007
Last November, early leaks of Timbaland's first single from his upcoming solo album generated a bit of controversy. The lyrics that stirred things up are still there, and the ... Read More
More Reflections on the Dixie Chicks and the Grammy Awards
Tuesday February 13, 2007
The Dixie Chicks' sweep of the top awards at Sunday night's Grammy Awards celebration has generated a great discussion here on About Top 40 / Pop. I would like ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Mika in Control
Monday February 12, 2007
Mika's debut album Life in Cartoon Motion enters the chart this week giving him control over both the pop singles and album charts. Read more about this story and ... Read More
Dixie Chicks Dominate the Grammy Awards
Monday February 12, 2007
It appeared that 2007's Grammy voters were in a mood to send a political message in support of freedom of expression as the Dixie Chicks swept the Album of the ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday February 12, 2007
Things have certainly slowed from the breakneck pace of the last couple of weeks. However, you still have the opportunity to check out such hot, new artists as Lily ... Read More
Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around..." Mini-Movie - Your Opinion?
Saturday February 10, 2007
Co-starring with Scarlett Johansson and enlisting the assistance of film actor/director Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook) and legendary music video director Samuel Bayer (Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Green Day's "Wake ... Read More
Police Reunion at the Grammys: Why All the Hoopla?
Saturday February 10, 2007
"It's better to burn out than it is to rust."
Neil Young's great line from "My My Hey Hey" may be appropriate as far as the Police are concerned. The ... Read More
2007 Grammy Poll: Record of the Year
Saturday February 10, 2007
Sunday February 11, 2007 the annual Grammy Awards will be presented in Los Angeles, California. Now is your chance, as a pop music fan, to vote for your favorites! ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Duke Special - Freewheel
Friday February 9, 2007
This week's video is an absolutely gorgeous pop song from Irish musician Duke Special.
Watch "Freewheel"
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Pop Fans' Top 10 - February 9, 2007
Friday February 9, 2007
The top 10 you create! Nothing to buy and no radio programmers making decisions for you. It's your chance to just share your opinion on song quality.
When you visit ... Read More
Grammy Award Record of the Year Winners 1959-2006
Thursday February 8, 2007
How many of the 48 past winners of the Grammy Award for Record of the Year can you name? Was "Bette Davis Eyes" (at right) from 1982 on your ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: Daughtry Inch Toward the Top
Thursday February 8, 2007
As expected this week, Norah Jones entered the album chart at #1 with her 3rd straight chart-topping album, but the success of Daughtry may be the story of more interest ... Read More
2007 Grammy Poll: Album of the Year
Thursday February 8, 2007
Sunday February 11, 2007 the annual Grammy Awards will be presented in Los Angeles, California. Now is your chance, as a pop music fan, to vote for your favorites! ... Read More
Snap Judgment: The Academy Is - "We've Got a Big Mess On Our Hands"
Wednesday February 7, 2007
Many pop fans were first introduced to The Academy Is last summer when vocalist William Beckett was featured on Cobra Starship's "Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)" from the soundtrack ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday February 7, 2007
This week's new releases are dominated by Fall Out Boy, but there are 9 other great albums to examine including fascinatingly experimental releases by some major artists. Check out ... Read More
Review: Fall Out Boy - Infinity on High
Wednesday February 7, 2007
2 top 10 hits led to Fall Out Boy's breakthrough album From Under the Cork Tree selling over 2.5 million copies. Now the pressure is on to deliver a ... Read More
2007 Grammy Awards Predictions
Wednesday February 7, 2007
The 2007 Grammy Awards will be handed out Sunday evening February 11, 2007. Who will take home the prizes? These are my predictions for winners in the pop ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday February 6, 2007
It doesn't happen that often, but the hottest pop song this week is brand new to the top 10. Which song is so hot it can't wait to move ... Read More
Review: Katharine McPhee - Katharine McPhee
Tuesday February 6, 2007
After many delays, the debut album from American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee is in stores. Does it match the previous first albums from Chris Daughtry, Taylor Hicks, and Kellie ... Read More
It's Fall Out Boy Day!
Tuesday February 6, 2007
Love 'em or hate 'em, this is Fall Out Boy's day. Infinity on High, the followup to the 2.5 million selling breakthrough album From Under the Cork Tree, hits ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Mika Continues to Reign
Monday February 5, 2007
Maybe it's the royal touch of Princess "Grace Kelly" that helps in retaining the lead on the pop singles chart. Whatever the reason, Mika remains at #1 on the ... Read More
2007 Grammy Poll: Best New Artist
Monday February 5, 2007
Sunday February 11, 2007 the annual Grammy Awards will be presented in Los Angeles, California. Now is your chance, as a pop music fan, to vote for your favorites! ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week: It's a Big, Big Week!
Monday February 5, 2007
Welcome to a fantastic week of pop music performances this week on TV! Fall Out Boy return, Katharine McPhee is out strutting her stuff, and Gwen Stefani is making ... Read More
Review: Mika - Grace Kelly
Sunday February 4, 2007
Mika wasted no time heading to the top of the UK pop singles chart with his first single "Grace Kelly." However, it may take a bit longer for similar ... Read More
2007 VH1 You Oughta Know Concert Tour
Sunday February 4, 2007
Several months back I introduced you to both Mat Kearney and The Feeling. Now, VH1 has bundled them together for the 2007 You Oughta Know concert tour. If ... Read More
The Shins Take Classic Indie Label Sub Pop Into the Top 10
Saturday February 3, 2007
When the indie pop band the Shins debuted at #2 on the pop album chart this week, it was not only a tremendous accomplishment for a band that had never ... Read More
Super Bowl Music - Pop Stars Performing the National Anthem and Halftime Shows
Saturday February 3, 2007
Once upon a time, when the Super Bowl first began back in 1967, marching bands actually performed the national anthem and provided the halftime entertainment. However, since Vikki ... Read More
Profile: Klaxons
Saturday February 3, 2007
Every great pop musical movement seems to come around again...if you just wait a few years. For those who thought the days of 90's rave music were over, bands ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Hilary Duff - With Love
Friday February 2, 2007
The album Dignity won't be available until early April, but Hilary Duff's single "With Love" is starting to percolate through pop radio. Do you think it will finally be the ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - False Pretense
Friday February 2, 2007
Their single "Face Down" is still climbing pop radio playlists around the country, but Red Jumpsuit Apparatus are moving on to promote the next single "False Pretense" complete with a ... Read More
Pop Fans' Top 10 - February 2, 2007
Friday February 2, 2007
The top 10 you create! Nothing to buy and no radio programmers making decisions for you. It's your chance to just share your opinion on song quality.
When you visit ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: Nelly Furtado Hits #1 Again
Thursday February 1, 2007
"Maneater," the second single from Nelly Furtado's album Loose, failed to even reach the pop top 10, but she has soared back to hit the #1 spot on the pop ... Read More
Review: Madonna - Confessions Tour DVD and CD
Thursday February 1, 2007
Most of this film of Madonna's Confessions Tour was shown as an NBC television special, but, due to ongoing controversy, part of the performance was left out of the broadcast. ... Read More
The Music of American Idol Contestant Brandon Rogers
Thursday February 1, 2007
Just last week in this year's American Idol audition shows, Melinda Doolittle stepped forward to prove that professional backup singers sometimes have the chops to command attention all on their ... Read More