Cascada
Friday July 31, 2009
If you've recently heard a dance remake of a familiar pop hit, there's a good chance it may have been recorded by the German trio Cascada. This summer they ... Read More
Shakira's Sexy "She Wolf" Video
Friday July 31, 2009
Shakira's video for her hot new single "She Wolf" debuted last night on MTV. Running along with the subject of the song, Shakira lets her sexuality breathe throughout the ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas Set New Record for Most Consecutive Weeks at #1 for Duo or Group
Friday July 31, 2009
If it seems like the Black Eyed Peas have dominated the pop singles chart recently in unprecedented fashion, it's because they have. First "Boom Boom Pow" spent twelve weeks at ... Read More
Artist in the Wings - American Yard
Thursday July 30, 2009
The international trio American Yard are not exactly newcomers to popular music. All three members are veterans of other projects but have come together to create upbeat pop music ... Read More
Kara DioGuardi Will Return to Judges Chair on American Idol
Thursday July 30, 2009
There is still no word on whether Paula Abdul will return for the next season of American Idol, but according to E! Online, we will see the newest judge Kara ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week - "I Gotta Feeling" Black Eyed Peas Are Still #1
Thursday July 30, 2009
The Black Eyed Peas have been absolutely dominant on the pop singles chart this summer, and they are still camping out at the peak. However, there is movement down ... Read More
Boys Like Girls - "Love Drunk"
Thursday July 30, 2009
Boys Like Girls are back and gearing up for their second album. The title song from the project is also the first single. It is rolling up the ... Read More
Free Whitney Houston Download of "I Look To You" Plus Early Album Release
Wednesday July 29, 2009
The publicity machine is rolling along quite well it seems for Whitney Houston's comeback album I Look To You. Today an announcement was made from Whitney Houston's official site ... Read More
Ryan Tedder Answers "Already Gone" and "Halo" Criticisms and Says They Are "Hurtful and Absurd"
Wednesday July 29, 2009
Well, it did not take long and songwriter/producer/performer Ryan Tedder has answered Kelly Clarkson's complaints about similarities between her song "Already Gone" and Beyonce's smash hit "Halo." His official ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday July 29, 2009
Two of today's top young female pop singers lead off this week's list of the top new albums in stores. A rapper with four consecutive top 10 albums is ... Read More
Ashley Tisdale - Guilty Pleasure
Wednesday July 29, 2009
Ashley Tisdale, who most of us first met through High School Musical, has released her second pop album and is hoping it will showcase an "edgier" side of her music. ... Read More
Mariah Carey's Number One Songs
Tuesday July 28, 2009
For now, Mariah Carey stands at second place in the list of recording artists with the most #1 pop singles in the US. However, since she is only two ... Read More
Chris Brown's "Forever" Returns to iTunes Top 10 With Boost from Viral Video
Tuesday July 28, 2009
Never underestimate the power of viral video to sell music. Just a little over a week ago newlywed Minnesota couple Jillian Peterson and Kevin Heinz posted a video on ... Read More
Snap Judgment - LaToya Jackson - "Home"
Tuesday July 28, 2009
In what could become a series of songs and recordings released in tribute to and celebration of the life of Michael Jackson, sister LaToya has released the song "Home" and ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday July 28, 2009
The biggest female Latin pop star of all time leads off this week's list. She has returned with a provocative new song that is climbing the charts quicker than ... Read More
Mariah Carey to Join Taylor Swift and Muse In Performances at MTV Video Music Awards
Monday July 27, 2009
This year's MTV Video Music Awards will be held September 13, 2009 which just happens to be two days before the release of Mariah Carey's upcoming album Memoirs of an ... Read More
Avril Lavigne In the Studio Working On New Album for November 2009
Monday July 27, 2009
This fall is shaping up to be a great one for Avril Lavigne fans. It has been over two years since she released the smash album The Best Damn ... Read More
Kings of Leon - "Use Somebody"
Monday July 27, 2009
The Kings of Leon have gone to the top of the pop charts in the UK. Now they cross the Atlantic back to home and are climbing swiftly up ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week - JLS Holds On to #1
Monday July 27, 2009
It's a second week at the top for the boy band JLS with their first hit. However, there is plenty of rumbling going on in the pop charts behind ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday July 27, 2009
Summer rolls on, and it's another busy week of TV performances. It's a great week to check out former Disney pop princess Ashley Tisdale. Read all of the ... Read More
Mariah Carey - Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Sunday July 26, 2009
Kelly Clarkson Feuding With Ryan Tedder Over "Already Gone" and "Halo"
Saturday July 25, 2009
When Kelly Clarkson's third single from the album All I Ever Wanted, the song "Already Gone," heads to pop radio in the next few weeks I forgive you if you ... Read More
Shakira - "She Wolf"
Friday July 24, 2009
Shakira, one of the most truly international of pop stars, is back with her first new English language material in three years. Will the retro disco sound take her ... Read More
Whitney Houston - I Look To You
Friday July 24, 2009
September 1, 2009 will either mark the grand return of a musical legend or a disappointing attempt at a comeback. Music industry legend Clive Davis is pulling out all ... Read More
Mercury Prize Nominees Announced
Friday July 24, 2009
It is considered by many to be the most prestigious prize in British popular music. The annual Mercury Prize is given to what is deemed the best album released ... Read More
Billboard Throws Open the Doors To Free Access To Music Charts
Thursday July 23, 2009
If you are a serious music fan with just a bit of fanatical attachment to the charts like many of us, it looks like your dream may have just come ... Read More
Madonna's Final Warner Brothers Career Summation - Celebration
Thursday July 23, 2009
There aren't a great number of details, but we now have a title, cover, and release date for Madonna's upcoming two disc greatest hits collection that completes her contractual obligations ... Read More
Artist in the Wings - fun.
Thursday July 23, 2009
With a name like fun., how could they not be? fun. came together last year with three members from other indie pop bands. Nate Ruess comes from the ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week - Daughtry Make History
Thursday July 23, 2009
This week Chris Daughtry becomes the first American Ido contestant to earn two consecutive #1 albums in the US. His band Daughtry open at the top of the chart ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week - Jordin Sparks Round Two
Thursday July 23, 2009
She is climbing the charts with the title single "Battlefield." Now the album is available in stores. It is only the beginning of the great collection of Top 10 ... Read More
Jordin Sparks - Battlefield
Wednesday July 22, 2009
Jordin Sparks' towering single "Battlefield" from her album of the same name is swiftly climbing the charts. Now the full-length album is in stores. Is it a sophomore ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Wednesday July 22, 2009
This week the woman with the most #1 pop hits of all time leads the chart. Check out her new song while you explore all 10 of the hottest ... Read More
Is Paula Abdul Out at American Idol?
Tuesday July 21, 2009
With just weeks to go before auditions for the next season of American Idol are set to begin, it seems Randy Jackson and
Cobra Starship - "Good Girls Go Bad"
Tuesday July 21, 2009
Cobra Starship aim for the big pop smash here on their new single. Are they likely to be successful. Read more in the review of "Good Girls Go ... Read More
Susan Boyle To Be Interviewed on Today Show Wednesday
Monday July 20, 2009
Worldwide singing sensation Susan Boyle has not spoken publicly since she finished second on Britain's Got Talent back in May. Wednesday morning July 22, 2009 she will break her ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week
Monday July 20, 2009
A new hot boy band emerges at the top of this week's UK pop singles chart. They first gained acclaim on a top rated talent show. Find out ... Read More
Pop Music On TV This Week
Monday July 20, 2009
It's a big week for performances. A full schedule is led by promotion of the second album from Jordin Sparks. Check out all the details in this week's ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week - Lady GaGa Has a Historic #1
Friday July 17, 2009
The latest #1 from Lady GaGa is historic. Learn the details of why in this week's coverage of the US Pop Music Charts.
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Imitation or Flattery? Brooke Hogan with Flo Rida - "Ruff Me Up"
Friday July 17, 2009
It has been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, sometimes imitation is just imitation. It may not quite rise to the level of plagiarism, ... Read More
Artist in the Wings - Meese
Thursday July 16, 2009
It looks like the Fray weren't the only hot pop-rock band lurking in Denver, Colorado. Meese have earned a strong local following with support from their friends in the ... Read More
Expand Your Pop Horizons With Imogen Heap
Thursday July 16, 2009
Imogen Heap only broke onto the US pop singles chart one time back in 2005 when "Hide and Seek" peaked at #91. However, she has generated a great deal ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week - The Return of Daughtry
Wednesday July 15, 2009
They've sold almost 4.5 million copies of their first album. Can the band Daughtry do it again. They lead off this week's list of new releases. Check out ... Read More
Allison Iraheta
Wednesday July 15, 2009
She may have only finished fourth this year on American Idol, but Allison Iraheta picked up a number of fans among movers and shakers in the music industry. That ... Read More
RedOne
Tuesday July 14, 2009
RedOne is one of the hottest pop music producers in recent years. His biggest success has come through helping Lady GaGa become a worldwide pop superstar. Now is ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday July 14, 2009
This week's chart is topped by the return of one of 2007's top new singer-songwriters. Find out which woman this is and details on the other nine hottest songs ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week - Cascada Scores Again
Monday July 13, 2009
Michael Jackson still has a very strong presence on the charts but Cascada holds the top of the pop singles chart with two American artists among the hot movers of ... Read More
Daughtry - Leave This Town
Monday July 13, 2009
The debut album from the band Daughtry has sold over four million copies in the US and is the fastest selling debut by a rock band in SoundScan history. ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday July 13, 2009
It's a wide range of great performances to watch this week. The artists range from one of the best loved of past male contestants on American Idol to one ... Read More
All Time Low - Nothing Personal
Friday July 10, 2009
Pop punk band All Time Low have returned with their first collection since the album chart breakthrough set So Wrong, It's Right. The first single from the new album ... Read More
Artist in the Wings - Hot Chelle Rae
Thursday July 9, 2009
The sound is straight ahead pop-rock, but the band is out of Nashville, Tennessee. They are on their way up and a place in the spotlight seems a high ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week - Topping the Chart a Year After Release
Thursday July 9, 2009
It's been a year's climb for the song that takes over the pop radio chart this week. Find out which song makes the long ascent to the top and ... Read More
Panic at the Disco Split Down the Middle
Wednesday July 8, 2009
It seems like a major split, but members of Panic at the Disco past and present are urging their fans to not...um...panic. Two days ago guitarist Ryan Ross and ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week - Teen Favorites Lead the Pack
Wednesday July 8, 2009
This week the new music in stores is lead by two albums by two artists currently very popular with teen fans. Find out which albums these are and a ... Read More
Casey Kasem Has Recorded His Final Countdown
Tuesday July 7, 2009
An era in pop music radio came to an end this past weekend with Casey Kasem's final countdown show. The 77 year old radio legend told listeners that his ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday July 7, 2009
The rest of the pop music industry does continue on beyond the pause for the passing of Michael Jackson. One of the biggest pop-country crossover artists of all time ... Read More
Hannah Montana 3 - Listen to Miley Cyrus' New Album
Tuesday July 7, 2009
It's the third Hannah Montana album out today, and Miley Cyrus is now one of the world's top pop stars. Hannah Montana 3 is available in stores today, so ... Read More
Snap Judgment - Paramore - "Ignorance"
Monday July 6, 2009
Finally Some Details on Kris Allen In the Studio
Monday July 6, 2009
Recent weeks have been filled with news about American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert including details on studio work with RedOne and others. Finally, we have some news about this ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week - It's Not Quite All Michael Jackson
Monday July 6, 2009
Michael Jackson is the dominant force clearly on this week's pop music charts. However, Cascada does slip in to the top of the pop singles chart. Find out ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday July 6, 2009
This week's highlight is likely to be Rob Thomas Tuesday. Check out all the schedule details on performances by top pop artists in this week's Pop Music on TV.
Artist in the Wings - VersaEmerge
Thursday July 2, 2009
It looks like all the pieces are in place for the band VersaEmerge to rise into the pop spotlight. Female lead vocalist Sierra Kusterbeck adds a sound familiar to ... Read More
Whitney Houston's "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" Leaks
Thursday July 2, 2009
Whitney Houston is back and the voice is unmistakably hers, but some fans are already thinking that powerful instrument has been greatly diminished. "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," ... Read More
Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers Is Engaged
Thursday July 2, 2009
It was welcomed with a hearty Twitter message, "Congrats big brother.....Dani welcome to the family, we can't wait to have you join us on the road! love Joe and Nick." ... Read More
Why Michael Jackson Does Not Appear on the Billboard Top 200 Albums and Hot 100 Charts
Thursday July 2, 2009
After a week of stories about Michael Jackson's posthumous dominance of music sales in the wake of his death, most fans may be a bit shocked to see today's Billboard ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week - Black Eyed Peas Rule Again
Thursday July 2, 2009
After the album The E.N.D. fell out of the top spot last week it seemed like there might be an easing of the chart dominance by the Black Eyed Peas. ... Read More
Pop Music Awards - Your Guide to Honoring the Best in Pop Music Through the Year
Thursday July 2, 2009
At times it seems like there are so many music awards ceremonies it is difficult to keep them sorted out. Now you have a handy schedule to help you ... Read More
A Pause for a Pop Standard Courtesy Michael Buble
Wednesday July 1, 2009
Michael Buble is one of the foremost of today's performers of pop standards, timeless songs that hold up to multiple interpretations by a wide range of artists. His latest ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday July 1, 2009
This week Rob Thomas returns with his long awaited second solo album Cradlesong. However, it is far from the limit of the great new music in stores this week. ... Read More
Taylor Swift Does Covers, Too - Tom Petty's "American Girl"
Wednesday July 1, 2009
We all know by now that Taylor Swift is one of the top young songwriters in both the pop and country music worlds. However, she is no slouch at ... Read More
Rob Thomas - Cradlesong
Wednesday July 1, 2009
Rob Thomas seems headed on the path of eclipsing his band Matchbox Twenty with his own solo career. The single "Her Diamonds" is well on its way to major success ... Read More
All Time Low
Wednesday July 1, 2009
Pop punk band All Time Low are on the verge of major pop success as the release of their new album Nothing Personal approaches. Before you head to the ... Read More