X Factor - Danyl Johnson, Joe McElderry, Olly Murs, and Stacey Solomon in the Final Four
Monday November 30, 2009
He had a good run, but it's unlikely there were too many tears shed for Lloyd Daniels heading out from X Factor this week. The show is now down ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week - Susan Boyle Sets a Record
Monday November 30, 2009
The worldwide phenomenon that was Susan Boyle's appearance last spring on Britain's Got Talent has now been transferred into worldwide album sales. She sets a record this week for ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday November 30, 2009
It's a wide variety of top pop artists performing for your viewing pleasure this week. Don't miss two of this year's American Idol favorites. Check out all of ... Read More
New Britney Spears Album Due in May or June 2010
Sunday November 29, 2009
Reports seem to be conflicting a bit on when we will actually see it, but it seems a good bet Britney Spears will release a new studio album toward summer ... Read More
X Factor - Joe McElderry For the Win
Sunday November 29, 2009
If X Factor were a horse race Joe McElderry seems to be putting a few lengths between him and the three performers trying to keep up. Not only is ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week - John Mayer Battles to the Top
Friday November 27, 2009
It's a second trip to #1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart for John Mayer with his new collection Battle Studies. Another artist is one step away from ... Read More
Rihanna - Rated R
Wednesday November 25, 2009
Rihanna turns casts an uncompromising eye on her recent experiences and current state. Is this an artistic statement you can warm up to? Read more in the review ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Wednesday November 25, 2009
This week the chart is topped by clearly the hottest artist in popular music of the moment. She is followed by nine other great songs on the rise. ... Read More
Susan Boyle Is Putting Up Stunning Sales Numbers for I Dreamed a Dream
Monday November 23, 2009
Pre-orders for Susan Boyle's first album I Dreamed a Dream were so strong that she set a global record at Amazon.com for the most pre-orders ever. Now it appears ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week - X Factor Is Dominant
Monday November 23, 2009
X Factor is completely dominant on the UK charts this week with current finalists ruling the singles chart and a past champion owning the top of the album chart. ... Read More
Adam Lambert's AMA Performance - Part of a Long-Standing, Vital Pop-Rock Tradition
Monday November 23, 2009
53 years ago it was Elvis Presley's hip gyrations on the Ed Sullivan Show that signaled popular music in the form of rock 'n roll could be a threat to ... Read More
Lady Gaga - The Fame Monster
Monday November 23, 2009
It's been less than a year since Lady Gaga first topped the pop singles chart, but she has a brand new collection of eight songs to share with you. ... Read More
2009 American Music Awards Red Carpet Gallery
Monday November 23, 2009
The 2009 American Music Awards kicked off with the arrival of top pop stars. The red carpet is the opportunity to show off the visual appeal of the top ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week - Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert, Rihanna and More
Monday November 23, 2009
It's the biggest week of the year for pop music with the hottest stars of the moment performing. It may be a holiday week, but it is a week ... Read More
Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson Big Winners at the 2009 American Music Awards
Sunday November 22, 2009
Leading into the 2009 American Music Awards there was some degree of controversy over Michael Jackson earning so many nominations for music that in most cases is over a decade ... Read More
John and Edward Say Goodbye on X Factor
Sunday November 22, 2009
In the beginning it seemed that their only believers were themselves and Louis Walsh. By the time 18 year old Irish identical twins John and Edward said goodbye today ... Read More
Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment
Sunday November 22, 2009
While he was only the runner up this year on American Idol, an argument can be made that Adam Lambert's music has been the most eagerly awaited of any of ... Read More
Snap Judgment - Janet Jackson "Make Me" Video
Sunday November 22, 2009
Dial the time clock backward to the classic sound of Janet Jackson on her new single "Make Me" accompanying the compilation album Number Ones. The video is out for ... Read More
Complete Guide to the 2009 American Music Awards
Sunday November 22, 2009
The American Music Awards are one of the top 3 major awards ceremonies for pop music in the US. Tonight's celebration includes a stellar set of performers that you ... Read More
X Factor Does George Michael and It's the Best Performance Night of the Season So Far
Sunday November 22, 2009
It was George Michael night last night on X Factor, and, although he will not be performing on the results show, his music seemed a clear inspiration to the contestants. ... Read More
CMA Awards Boost Country's Lady Antebellum Into the Top 10
Thursday November 19, 2009
It looks like it's time for Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts to make some room. Lady Antebellum are the latest country act endearing themselves to pop audiences. With a ... Read More
Top 10 Artists All-Time in American Music Awards Pop-Rock Nominations
Thursday November 19, 2009
This Sunday November 22, 2009, the 37th annual American Music Awards take place. As you are getting ready for this year's celebration, it is a great time to look ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week - Jay-Z's First Pop #1
Thursday November 19, 2009
Rapper Jay-Z has placed eight songs as lead artist in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. A short while back he hit #2 for the first time with ... Read More
Allison Iraheta's "Friday I'll Be Over U" Video Launches and It's Instant Fun
Wednesday November 18, 2009
Allison Iraheta's music video for her first single "Friday I'll Be Over U" has debuted at Yahoo! Music. It's fun, sassy and totally Allison. I'm not sure I've ... Read More
X Factor Finalists' "You Are Not Alone" Michael Jackson Cover Fastest Selling UK Single of the Year So Far
Wednesday November 18, 2009
Combine one of the world's top talent shows and one of Michael Jackson's most poignant songs, how could you lose? Apparently you can't. This year's charity single by ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday November 18, 2009
This is the biggest pop music release week of the year so far. The deluge of great new music is led by one of the top singer-songwriters in the ... Read More
Nick Jonas and the Administration Will Debut Live at Grammy Nominations Concert December 6, 2009
Wednesday November 18, 2009
The Jonas Brothers side project by youngest brother Nick is coming your way just after Thanksgiving. The group will debut live at the Grammy Awards Nominations Concert on December ... Read More
Leona Lewis - Echo
Wednesday November 18, 2009
Leona Lewis is the first true international pop star to emerge from the UK talent show X Factor. Can a second album prove her initial success was no fluke? ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Wednesday November 18, 2009
This week's chart is led by the new single from the first British artist of Indian descent to top the US pop chart. It heads a group of 10 ... Read More
Rihanna - "Russian Roulette"
Tuesday November 17, 2009
Rihanna has responded musically to the tragic events in her life last winter. There is pain and fear, but it has been channeled into a pop song. Does ... Read More
Stream Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster for Free Courtesy MTV
Tuesday November 17, 2009
It is one of the most eagerly awaited set of eight songs for the fall. Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster hits stores next Monday, but now you can hear ... Read More
Kris Allen - Kris Allen
Tuesday November 17, 2009
The debut album from this year's American Idol champion is in stores today. Will Kris Allen's collection of songs hold up to the promise he demonstrated in competition? ... Read More
Listen to Adam Lambert's For Your Entertainment Album Streaming Free
Tuesday November 17, 2009
The wait is over for Adam Lambert fans eager to hear his new music. The full album For Your Entertainment which is not due in stores until next week ... Read More
OneRepublic - Waking Up
Tuesday November 17, 2009
OneRepublic set out on their second album to create a distinct identity separate from their success with Timbaland. Is the project a successful one? Read more in the review ... Read More
Beyonce and Lady Gaga Join Forces on "Video Phone" Music Video
Tuesday November 17, 2009
After it failed to appear a couple of weeks back, Beyonce's much anticipated video collaboration with Lady Gaga is finally out. It is visually very pleasing. I expect ... Read More
Top 10 Most Annoying Songs of 2009
Monday November 16, 2009
2009 was no exception to years past in giving us some pop music we would rather not hear again any time soon. These songs have moved beyond innocuous to ... Read More
Get Ready - The Biggest Pop Music Release Dates Of the Year
Monday November 16, 2009
No less than five artists who hit #1 or #2 with their most recent albums will be releasing new collections to stores this week. That doesn't even count artists ... Read More
Snap Judgment - Rihanna - "Russian Roulette" Video
Monday November 16, 2009
As the hoopla dies down a bit, we are left with Rihanna's video for the single "Russian Roulette" and an opportunity to take a closer look. It is another ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week - Big Battles for the Top
Monday November 16, 2009
It's a major two-way battle this week for the top of both the album and singles charts. The winner on the singles chart matches an achievement that has not ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday November 16, 2009
It's a big week of performances including appearances from this year's American Idol champion Kris Allen, Leona Lewis, and Shakira. Check out all of the schedule details for your ... Read More
Jamie Archer Exits X Factor Leaving Lloyd Daniels in the Final 6
Monday November 16, 2009
Another week of X Factor and another shocking elimination. However, I do think a strong argument can be made that Jamie Archer at least did deserve to be in ... Read More
Lady Gaga and Beyonce Deliver "Telephone" Collaboration
Friday November 13, 2009
We're still waiting for the video collaboration between Beyonce and Lady Gaga on Beyonce's "Video Phone." In the meantime, the song "Telephone" from Lady Gaga's upcoming album The Fame ... Read More
Janet Jackson to Kick Off American Music Awards - Whitney Houston Will Also Perform
Friday November 13, 2009
Adding to what was already a very impressive list of performers for the American Music Awards, it has now been confirmed that Janet Jackson will kick off the festivities with ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week - Owl City Back to the Top
Thursday November 12, 2009
After one short week out of the top spot, Owl City returns to the top of the pop singles chart this week holding off a superstar looking for his very ... Read More
Butch Walker Covers "You Belong With Me" In a Version Taylor Swift Loves
Thursday November 12, 2009
Butch Walker may still be unfamiliar to most pop music fans. However, he is an in demand producer who has worked with a wide range of today's top artists ... Read More
Billboard Magazine Launches Free Concert Web Site
Wednesday November 11, 2009
Billboard magazine is opening a new website to improve the experience for those viewing pop music concerts online. The site is Billboard Live. Performances by David Archuleta, Daughtry, ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas to Headline Grammy Nominations Concert Live!
Wednesday November 11, 2009
For the second time, this year many of the top Grammy Awards nominations will be announced in a live televised concert event. LL Cool J will host the festivities ... Read More
Fall Out Boy's "Alpha Dog" Video Is a Trip Down Memory Lane
Wednesday November 11, 2009
The latest video from Fall Out Boy is out now, and it is a trip through moments of the band's past in videos, concert footage, and behind the scenes film. ... Read More
People's Choice Award Nominations Out - Britney Spears Among the Leaders
Wednesday November 11, 2009
Kris Allen helped make the announcements and the nominations for the 36th annual People's Choice Awards are in place. Queen Latifah will host the ceremonies that will be broadcast live ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday November 10, 2009
This week a newcomer has the hottest song around. She first hit the charts as a featured performer on a #1 hit single early in the year. On ... Read More
Billboard Changing the Rules for the Billboard 200 Album Chart - Catalog Albums Will Now Be Included
Tuesday November 10, 2009
After a storm of criticism this past summer for their rules that disqualified Michael Jackson's albums from appearing on the Billboard 200 album chart, and more complaints when the September ... Read More
Susan Boyle Performs on Dancing With the Stars Tonight - November 10, 2009
Tuesday November 10, 2009
It's now only two weeks before the release of Susan Boyle's debut album, and the publicity machine is starting to roll. She will perform the title track from her ... Read More
Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" Video - Almost Overwhelming
Tuesday November 10, 2009
Lady Gaga's video for her top 10 smash "Bad Romance" has been released via Interscope's YouTube channel and, in many ways, it is exactly what we all would expect. ... Read More
Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, and Allison Iraheta to Reunite for Concert
Tuesday November 10, 2009
They haven't gone their separate ways yet. As part of the promotional efforts for their upcoming albums, this year's American Idol competitors Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, and Allison Iraheta ... Read More
Chris Brown and Rihanna to Release "Crawl" and "Russian Roulette" Videos On Same Date November 13, 2009
Tuesday November 10, 2009
Chris Brown and Rihanna were once a couple until domestic violence and the law put an end to the official relationship. However, have they now become arch-rivals in their ... Read More
Mariah Carey To Perform New Year's Eve Show at Madison Square Garden
Monday November 9, 2009
Everyone is very familiar with the New Year's Eve festivities in New York City that are broadcast around the world from Times Square. However, it is also becoming tradition ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas Turn In Towering Live Performance of "Meet Me Halfway" on X Factor
Monday November 9, 2009
It seems like X Factor day around here, but as the show winds its way closer to the championship it becomes more relevant to the worldwide pop music scene. ... Read More
Rihanna's Topless Single Cover for "Wait Your Turn" and a Confirmed X Factor Performance
Monday November 9, 2009
Rihanna continues the edgy theme of everything connected with the upcoming Rated R album. The cover for the second single "Wait Your Turn" has only a well placed arm ... Read More
Lucie Jones Leaves in X Factor Shock - Why Simon Got It Right
Monday November 9, 2009
First, it should be made clear that neither of the contestants in X Factor's bottom two should have been the act to go home. It has been abundantly clear ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week - X Factor Rules
Monday November 9, 2009
X Factor is a huge influence on the UK pop charts at this time of year. The singles chart is ruled by last year's #2 act JLS, and the ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday November 9, 2009
It's another solid week of performances this week, and this is your weekly guide. Every Monday you are brought the schedule of top pop musicians appearing on late night ... Read More
Taylor Swift on Saturday Night Live Tonight - Kanye West in the Wings?
Saturday November 7, 2009
Tonight Taylor Swift will join good company when she does double duty as Saturday Night Live's host and musical guest. Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Janet Jackson are just ... Read More
Rihanna to Debut Rated R In Live World Webcast November 16, 2009
Friday November 6, 2009
It is a world today in which high profile albums are often leaked in advance of their street dates. However, Rihanna is taking a new approach with her upcoming ... Read More
Snap Judgment - Kris Allen - "Live Like We're Dying" Video
Friday November 6, 2009
Kris Allen's first single from his upcoming self-titled solo album has struggled to catch on. "Live Like We're Dying" has received strong positive critical reviews. Now there is ... Read More
Beyonce Dominates MTV Europe Awards With 3 Victories
Thursday November 5, 2009
Beyonce took this year's MTV Europe Awards by storm winning 3 top accolades. Her victories included Best Song for "Halo," Best Female and Best Video for "Single Ladies (Put ... Read More
Cheryl Cole
Thursday November 5, 2009
Cheryl Cole was already quite popular in the UK as a member of the girl group Girls Aloud and a judge and mentor on the talent show X Factor. Now ... Read More
Rihanna to Perform at American Music Awards - Joins Stellar Lineup
Thursday November 5, 2009
Rihanna will take the stage at this year's American Music Awards. She will be joining a stellar lineup when the ceremonies are broadcast live November 22, 2009. Her ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week - Jason DeRulo On Top
Thursday November 5, 2009
Jason DeRulo has quietly become one of the top new pop artists of the year and now his single "Whatcha Say" has climbed all the way to #1. Lady ... Read More
Top 100 Pop Songs of 2000
Thursday November 5, 2009
The end of the first decade of a new century is less than two months away. Now we begin our look back at the best music of the past ... Read More
Lady Gaga Has Record-Setting Fourth #1 Pop Radio Hit From a Debut Album
Wednesday November 4, 2009
The impressive achievements keep piling up for Lady Gaga. Now she has become the first artist in the 17 year history of Billboard's top 40 pop radio singles chart ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday November 4, 2009
This week the top female country crossover star before the appearance on the horizon of Taylor Swift returns with her third studio album. It is just the first of 10 ... Read More
Beyonce's "Video Phone" Music Video Featuring Lady Gaga to Debut Thursday, November 5, 2009
Tuesday November 3, 2009
The eagerly awaited new Beyonce music video for the song "Video Phone" will debut this Thursday at 5:30 ET on MTV and MTV.com. The clip includes Lady Gaga and ... Read More
U2 Break Their Own Record For Biggest Sold Out Concert Ever in the US
Tuesday November 3, 2009
This is one reason U2 can claim the title of the world's top rock band. 22 years ago on September 25, 1987, the band played Philadelphia's JFK Stadium on ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday November 3, 2009
This week another hot new artist of the year takes over the top spot with the hottest song in the land. Huge artists are lurking just behind as well. ... Read More
Taylor Swift Scores Longest Charting Album of the Decade
Tuesday November 3, 2009
She's not yet turned 20, but Taylor Swift is racking up an incredible record in both country and pop music circles. Now she has set a mark that will ... Read More
Sony Extending Michael Jackson's This Is It Through Thanksgiving - A Gift to Fans or Industry Cynicism?
Tuesday November 3, 2009
Well, if you were dragging your feet on getting yourself to a movie theater to see Michael Jackson's This Is It, the concert documentary, in its two weeks of limited ... Read More
Glee - The Music, Volume 1
Tuesday November 3, 2009
Now you have the opportunity to take the music from Glee home in a physical CD format. Glee is perhaps the breakout cultural phenomenon of the fall. ... Read More
Chris Brown Releases Graffiti Cover Art and "Crawl" Video Stills
Monday November 2, 2009
The Chris Brown publicity machine is ramping up to get his career back on the right track following his domestic violence related criminal sentence. It looks like no significant ... Read More
Snap Judgment - Shakira - "Did It Again" Video
Monday November 2, 2009
Failing to reach the pop top 10, Shakira's recent "She Wolf" single must be considered a bit of a commercial disappointment. Her new single "Did It Again" is a ... Read More
Rihanna's New Song "Wait Your Turn (The Wait Is Ova)" Leaks
Monday November 2, 2009
We heard a bit of this on Rihanna's cryptic web site announcement about her upcoming album Rated R. The song was produced by the UK's Chase & Status, electronic ... Read More
Trio of Singing Soldiers Hit Big on UK Chart With Coming Home
Monday November 2, 2009
Sergeant Major Gary Chilton, Sergeant Richie Maddocks and Lance Corporal Ryan Idzi are real British soldiers who have come together as a vocal trio to record an album. 24 ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week - It's All Cheryl Cole
Monday November 2, 2009
Cheryl Cole becomes only the 12th woman in the history of the UK charts to simultaneously lead both the album and the pop singles chart. Her current role as ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday November 2, 2009
It's a big week of performances featuring eclectic performers from country crossover to current alt pop favorites. Get ready to enjoy watching and set your recorders. Check all ... Read More
Olly Murs Comes Together on X Factor This Week
Sunday November 1, 2009
At what point does Olly Murs graduate from being referred to simply as the "dark horse" contestant and be seen as what he is. That would be one of ... Read More