Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday November 30, 2010
This week's chart is led by the hottest new artist of the year. It is followed by nine other great songs climbing the national charts. Check out the ... Read More
Brett Domino, YouTube Phenomenon, Hits the British Pop Charts
Tuesday November 30, 2010
It's not just Justin Bieber. YouTube is turning out to be a significant incubator of future pop music talent. Here in America you may be a bit unfamiliar with Brett ... Read More
Chris Brown - "Yeah 3X"
Tuesday November 30, 2010
Chris Brown continues his efforts at career resuscitation. Here it is with an upbeat club ready song. Is it likely to continue the forward momentum? Read more ... Read More
Kylie Minogue at PS22 Performing "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"
Tuesday November 30, 2010
More Kylie Minogue, but this is quite special. The Australian pop superstar is in New York City to perform tonight at the Christmas In Rockefeller Center TV special. ... Read More
Help Patrick Stump Pick His "Spotlight" Single
Tuesday November 30, 2010
Patrick Stump, lead vocalist of Fall Out Boy, is venturing forward with a solo career. His self-written, produced and performed album Soul Punk is due out in early 2011. ... Read More
Kylie Minogue Unveils "Let It Snow" For the Holidays
Monday November 29, 2010
It may not snow in Australia at Christmas, but that didn't prevent Australian pop legend Kylie Minogue from recording her own interpretation of the classic "Let It Snow." It ... Read More
Wilson Phillips Interview
Monday November 29, 2010
Pop trio Wilson Phillips have returned with their fourth studio album, a Christmas collection titled Christmas In Harmony. Contributing writer John Hill caught up with the trio to talk ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas - The Beginning
Monday November 29, 2010
Songs from the Black Eyed Peas' album spent six months at the top of the US pop singles chart. What do you do for an encore? If you ... Read More
Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, and Justin Bieber Headline Grammy Nominations Concert Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Monday November 29, 2010
Awards season continues to rumble along Wednesday night, December 1, 2010. For the third year in a row, CBS will air a live concert and the announcement of nominations ... Read More
Susan Boyle, the Musical, Coming Soon
Monday November 29, 2010
Susan Boyle may soon be taking the stage to portray herself in a new stage musical following her life and rise to fame. That is the report coming from ... Read More
Mariah Carey and Mom Patricia Carey Perform "O Come All Ye Faithful" Home Movie Style
Monday November 29, 2010
This is the performance on Merry Christmas II You that likely separates the Mariah Carey fans from the listener who likes an occasional song. For those who love her, ... Read More
Glee's "Hey, Soul Sister," Florence and the Machine, and "The Living Years" Add Up To a Blockbuster Week On the Way
Monday November 29, 2010
Simply judging on listening to the music, Glee looks set for a blockbuster week with their episode "Special Education" airing tomorrow night Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Most of the ... Read More
K-Pop Has Its Big Night and Controversy With Big Wins By 2NE1
Monday November 29, 2010
Last night was one of the biggest nights of the year for K-Pop, aka Korean Pop. The MNet Asian Music Awards took place, and for the first time were ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week
Monday November 29, 2010
For the third year in a row X Factor takes over the top spot on the UK pop singles chart with a charity single. Over on the album chart ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday November 29, 2010
The holiday season marches on. It's another bumper crop of great performances to watch by your favorite artists. More than 25 appearances by top pop musicians are up ... Read More
Matt Cardle Takes Things To Another Level on X Factor...Again
Sunday November 28, 2010
It was Rock Week at X Factor and the contestants, each singing two songs, were engaged in a fight for their life. There are seven remaining, and two will ... Read More
Hurts' "All I Want For Christmas Is New Year's Day" Is More Great Holiday Pop
Saturday November 27, 2010
This one sounds like it could become a classic. British synthpop duo Hurts have announced that they will release a Christmas single "All I Want For Christmas Is New ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas Will Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show In 2011
Saturday November 27, 2010
The last six Super Bowls have featured halftime entertainment from classic rock and pop artists instead of artists with songs currently hitting the upper reaches of the pop charts. ... Read More
Artist In the Wings - He Is We
Saturday November 27, 2010
It was just two years ago that Rachel Taylor and Trevor Kelly, co-workers at Ted Brown Music in Tacoma, Washington, decided to make music together. Soon they were writing ... Read More
Justin Bieber Releases Inspirational "Pray" Video on Facebook
Saturday November 27, 2010
There are times when putting pictures to the words does indeed make a song more powerful than simply listening to the track. This is the case with Justin Bieber's ... Read More
Glee Cast Is X Factor Bound for Semi-Final
Friday November 26, 2010
It is a trans-Atlantic pop culture event! It has been confirmed that the cast of Glee will be traveling to England to perform on stage at the X Factor ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Thursday November 25, 2010
This is arguably the biggest pop music release week of the year. The list of great new albums is led by the latest work from one of today's most ... Read More
It's Thanksgiving...and the Music Industry Is Thankful For Improved Sales
Thursday November 25, 2010
It is Thanksgiving Day, and yesterday Billboard had a story to tell that has been a real rarity in recent times. Last week both album and single sales were ... Read More
Preview Glee's "Hey, Soul Sister" - Another Top 10?
Thursday November 25, 2010
Hot on the heels of "Teenage Dream," one of the most celebrated Glee performances yet, the show will deliver a stellar version of Train's massive hit "Hey, Soul Sister" next ... Read More
Paul Simon's "Getting Ready For Christmas Day" Available For Free Download Through The Weekend
Thursday November 25, 2010
It's not often you can snag a free download of what could become a holiday classic by a pop music legend. The song "Getting Ready For Christmas Day" is ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week
Thursday November 25, 2010
She's back! Just a week after Rihanna exited the #1 spot on the pop singles chart with "What's My Name?" taking a significant tumble, she is back on top ... Read More
Christmas Gifts for Pop Music Fans
Wednesday November 24, 2010
As we plunge headlong into the holiday shopping season, you might want a few suggestions for those music fans on your list. Are there good options beyond simply buying ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Christmas Songs for 2010
Tuesday November 23, 2010
Each year a wide range of new pop Christmas songs are recorded. This is the roundup of the best of the new crop in 2010. Nine new songs ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas Unveil Official "The Time (Dirty Bit)" Video
Tuesday November 23, 2010
The official video for the Black Eyed Peas hit single "The Time (Dirty Bit)" has been released. It was directed by Rich Lee who put together the group's epic ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday November 23, 2010
This week one of the world's biggest pop bands tops the chart. They are followed by nine other great songs roaring up pop charts across the country. It ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Music Disappointments of 2010
Tuesday November 23, 2010
As with every year, 2010 had its fair share of pop music projects that didn't quite pan out and artists who disappointed their fans. The overall economic atmosphere certainly ... Read More
Edward Maya featuring Vika Jigulina - "Stereo Love"
Tuesday November 23, 2010
This song spread like wildfire as a dance club hit across Europe. Now the exotic accordion hook is catching on at US pop radio. Is it a worthy ... Read More
Ke$ha - Cannibal
Tuesday November 23, 2010
Ke$ha kicked off this new EP by debuting at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with the single "We R Who We R." How does the new music compare ... Read More
Ingrid Michaelson - "Parachute"
Tuesday November 23, 2010
Cheryl Cole took the song "Parachute" to the top 5 on the UK pop singles chart this past spring. Now singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson has released her own version of ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas "Light Up the Night" With Next Track From The Beginning
Monday November 22, 2010
Black Eyed Peas smooth things out to a pleasing glide on the latest single from the upcoming album The Beginning. Listen to this a couple of times. It ... Read More
The 2010 American Music Awards In Pictures
Monday November 22, 2010
The 2010 American Music Awards were a feast for the eyes as well as the ears. You can relive all of the sights from the red carpet through the ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week
Monday November 22, 2010
The big news this week was the truckloads of copies of the new album Progress sold by Take That. However, there was plenty of additional chart news particularly on ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday November 22, 2010
Combine the biggest release week of the year for new music with an entertainment industry eager for your holiday attention and you have a fantastic week of appearances and performances ... Read More
Justin Bieber Dominates the 2010 American Music Awards
Sunday November 21, 2010
This year the American Music Awards were dominated by a Canadian teenager. 16 year old Justin Bieber walked off with four big awards including Artist and Album of the ... Read More
X Factor Finalists 2010 - "Heroes"
Sunday November 21, 2010
For the third year in a row the UK TV talent show X Factor is releasing a charity single. This year it is a version of David Bowies' classic ... Read More
Katie Waissel Shines Seeking "Help" on X Factor
Sunday November 21, 2010
The competition is certainly tightening on X Factor as demonstrated by last week's surprise elimination of Aiden Grimshaw. This week it is a surprise standout. Katie Waissel has ... Read More
Complete Guide to the 2010 American Music Awards
Saturday November 20, 2010
Tomorrow night, Sunday, November 21, 2010, the 38th annual American Music Awards take place at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This is your guide to nominees, predictions, ... Read More
Paramore's "Playing God" Video Has Hayley Williams Hiding a Secret In the Basement
Friday November 19, 2010
Just what is the charming Hayley Williams of Paramore hiding in her basement? You will have to watch this Brandon Chesbro directed clip to find out. The song ... Read More
Kid Rock To Perform Thanksgiving Day NFL Halftime Show
Friday November 19, 2010
The list of great pop music performances slated for Thanksgiving Day has just gotten longer. Kid Rock is set to perform the title song from his new album Born ... Read More
Artist In the Wings - Jonquil
Friday November 19, 2010
The music of this Oxford, England trio may bring to mind to some pop fans the world beat experiments of Paul Simon, but with a distinctive indie spin. There ... Read More
Interview With Amy Ray of Indigo Girls
Friday November 19, 2010
The Indigo Girls have released their first Christmas album this year, and John Hill caught up with Amy Ray to talk about it. She also talks about performing live ... Read More
Who Still Isn't On iTunes?
Friday November 19, 2010
The addition this week of the Beatles to iTunes is certainly a feather in Apple's cap. However, iTunes remains far from a complete picture of popular music. Six ... Read More
Beyonce and Taylor Swift Star In Separate Thanksgiving Night TV Specials
Friday November 19, 2010
Thanksgiving Day is shaping up to be a great TV day for pop music fans. In the morning Kanye West headlines the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade along with Jessica ... Read More
Barry Manilow and Jamiroquai Added to Nobel Peace Prize Concert
Thursday November 18, 2010
The lineup for the 17th Nobel Peace Prize Concert on December 11, 2010 has been finalized. Barry Manilow, British pop star Jamiroquai, Indian composer and performer A.R. Rahman, and ... Read More
Beatles and Glee Dominate iTunes Charts
Thursday November 18, 2010
Today if you head over to the top 100 selling singles on the iTunes digital sales chart and pick one song at random, you will have a better than 1 ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Thursday November 18, 2010
Rihanna goes looking for her first #1 hit album in what is the most crowded release week yet this year. Will she beat her previous peak of #2? ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week
Thursday November 18, 2010
Susan Boyle is back and she rules the album chart this week. The sales are on target with her label's expectations. On the pop singles chart a former ... Read More
Top 10 Most Annoying Pop Songs of 2010
Thursday November 18, 2010
Do you ever hear a pop song on the radio and hope that you don't have to hear it again? Or are there songs that immediately make you turn ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas Return To 8-Bit Computer Graphics on "Do It Like This" Video
Wednesday November 17, 2010
For the video to accompany their new single "Do It Like This," the Black Eyed Peas do seem to be going back to The Beginning. The clip unfolds in ... Read More
Nicki Minaj and Rihanna Collaborate On Inspirational Anthem "Fly"
Wednesday November 17, 2010
Leaks of songs from Nicki Minaj's upcoming album Pink Friday are proliferating, and one of those is an inspirational anthem titled "Fly." It was produced by J.R. Rotem, ... Read More
Nelly - Nelly 5.0
Wednesday November 17, 2010
Nelly has returned to the upper reaches of the pop singles chart with the hit "Just a Dream." Now he is looking to follow it with a hit album. ... Read More
Adam Lambert Announces Acoustic Live! EP Due in December
Wednesday November 17, 2010
This will be the perfect stocking stuffer for Adam Lambert fans. Yesterday he announced that a five song acoustic and live EP titled Acoustic Live! will be released digitally ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas Release "Do It Like This" - Announce Single a Week Until The Beginning
Wednesday November 17, 2010
Take some left over beats from sessions for Usher's smash "OMG," add trademark silly Black Eyed Peas lyrics, and you have the new promotional single "Do It Like This." ... Read More
Michael Buble - Hollywood EP
Wednesday November 17, 2010
A "deluxe" expansion of Michael Buble's hit album Crazy Love has been in the works for a long time. As ultimately released, the new material is available as a ... Read More
Glee's "Teenage Dream" Is #1 In Digital Sales, Biggest Glee Week Yet
Wednesday November 17, 2010
The Glee version of Katy Perry's hit "Teenage Dream" is set to take its rightful place in the list of Top 10 Glee Songs, and it just might be at ... Read More
Lee DeWyze Shows Off His Easy Charm In "Sweet Serendipity" Video
Tuesday November 16, 2010
Today is the day that Lee DeWyze's album Live It Up hit stores. In addition a brand new video for the single "Sweet Serendipity" is now available for viewing. ... Read More
Take That's Progress Has Biggest UK Opening Day Album Sales In 13 Years
Tuesday November 16, 2010
Take That may have failed to debut at #1 on the UK pop singles chart with their new single "The Flood," but their album Progress is not only going to ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday November 16, 2010
This week the #1 spot is occupied by a group that is no stranger to the top of pop charts in the last two years. In addition, there are ... Read More
Beatles on iTunes...At Last
Tuesday November 16, 2010
Music by the top pop group of all time is finally available for legal purchase and download more than seven years after Apple's iTunes revolutionized the sale of digital music. ... Read More
Rihanna - Loud
Tuesday November 16, 2010
Rihanna is sitting at #1 on the pop singles chart with "What's My Name?" Now she is looking for the first #1 album of her career. Is her fifth ... Read More
Superstar Producer and Songwriter Sean Garrett Steps Into the Spotlight As A Singer
Tuesday November 16, 2010
Since his 2004 breakthrough co-writing
Predicted Winners at the 2010 American Music Awards
Tuesday November 16, 2010
This Sunday, November 21, 2010, the 38th annual American Music Awards will be handed out. Who is likely to be taking home accolades? Check out this year's American ... Read More
Ellie Goulding Covers Elton John's "Your Song" For a Smash Hit
Monday November 15, 2010
Ellie Goulding is one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful new pop artists of 2010 in the UK. Now she is taking one step further in her ... Read More
Glee, the Christmas Album
Monday November 15, 2010
Glee aims to put you in the holiday mood with this latest collection of music from the hit show. The episode including this music doesn't air until December 7, ... Read More
Adele Is Back With Epic "Rolling In the Deep"
Monday November 15, 2010
Take the Grammy Award winning voice of Adele and pair it with the work of British producer Paul Epworth who worked on some of the top Florence and the Machine ... Read More
Michael Jackson's New Single "Hold My Hand" Is Unveiled With Heavy Vocal Support From Akon
Monday November 15, 2010
This is probably the best we can expect as new Michael Jackson music left in the vault continues to be released. "Hold My Hand" has the clear, gentle anthemic ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week
Monday November 15, 2010
Rihanna flexes her muscle at the top of the UK pop singles chart this week. She holds off the opening of a historic new single from one of the ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday November 15, 2010
It's a bonanza week of performances. There are more than 30 appearances from your favorite pop artists to choose from. This is one of the biggest weeks of ... Read More
Take That - "The Flood"
Sunday November 14, 2010
Take That is once again five instead of four. Robbie Williams has returned, and this is their first release together. Does it meet expectations? Read more in the ... Read More
Rebecca Ferguson Sings a Stellar, Contemporary "Candle In the Wind" on X Factor
Sunday November 14, 2010
So...how do you take the biggest selling pop single of all time and make it your own? Ask X Factor contestant Rebecca Ferguson. She confidently upped the tempo ... Read More
Rihanna and Drake Get Sweetly Romantic In Beguiling "What's My Name?" Video
Saturday November 13, 2010
Yes, Rihanna is only 22 years old and she is already one of the most successful female pop singles artists of all time. She has hit #1 eight times ... Read More
Cher Returns Proclaiming "You Haven't Seen the Last Of Me"
Saturday November 13, 2010
Will we ever think we have seen the last of 64 year old Cher until she is no longer with us? She co-stars in the upcoming movie Burlesque with ... Read More
Mariah Carey and Annie Lennox To Headline Christmas In Washington
Friday November 12, 2010
This year's annual Christmas In Washington on the TNT television network will feature Mariah Carey and Annie Lennox among the headline acts. The special will air Friday, December 17, ... Read More
Justin Bieber's Inspirational "Pray" Appears For Listening
Friday November 12, 2010
It's not truly a holiday song, but the new inspirational song "Pray" by Justin Bieber is a perfect track for the holiday season. It is the only new song ... Read More
Michael Jackson Album Track List Revealed and Release of Single "Hold My Hand" Announced
Friday November 12, 2010
We now have the list of tracks for the Michael Jackson album Michael set to hit stores December 14, 2010. It consists primarily of material recorded in the last ... Read More
Glee Christmas Album Is Streaming For Free on MySpace
Friday November 12, 2010
It doesn't hit stores until next Tuesday, November 16, 2010, but you can hear the Glee Christmas Album now. It is streaming for free via MySpace. If you ... Read More
Susan Boyle - The Gift
Friday November 12, 2010
Susan Boyle is back. Her first album I Dreamed a Dream sold nine million copies worldwide. Has she held up the quality on this second set? Read ... Read More
Jessica Simpson Releases "My Only Wish" Christmas Single Echoing...Mariah Carey?
Thursday November 11, 2010
Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is the most successful new Christmas song of the past 20 years. It seems logical to examine it for clues ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas - "The Time (Dirty Bit)"
Thursday November 11, 2010
Following such an international pop smash as The E.N.D. would be a daunting task for anyone. Black Eyed Peas simply decided to follow a logical path and will present ... Read More
Artist In the Wings - Jessie J
Thursday November 11, 2010
Jessie J is definitely one of the artists to watch in 2011. She is the subject of serious blog buzz among my colleagues at ArjanWrites, Idolator, PopDash, and Pop ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Thursday November 11, 2010
The release schedule continues to heat up this week with many top releases for fall. It is led by the woman who stunned the world in 2009 and sold ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week
Thursday November 11, 2010
This week the big news on the US pop music charts is Rihanna rolling to her eighth #1 pop single with a huge leap for "What's My Name?" That means ... Read More
Welcome New Adult Pop Contributing Writer John Hill!
Wednesday November 10, 2010
Top 40 / Pop at About.com is growing! I am quite pleased to announce that John Hill will be joining me here as a contributing writer to focus on ... Read More
Avril Lavigne Announces Single "What The Hell" And Takes Shots At Her Record Label
Wednesday November 10, 2010
The good news for Avril Lavigne fans is it looks like there is a new single called "What the Hell" on the way in January 2011. The artist headed ... Read More
What Is Adult Contemporary Music?
Wednesday November 10, 2010
When someone refers to adult contemporary music, do you know what they mean? What distinguishes it from adult pop, pop music and top 40? Who are top adult ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Music Comebacks of 2010
Wednesday November 10, 2010
A pair of powerful duos made big news in pop music comebacks this year. However, they weren't as big as the act that returned to the top of the ... Read More
Rihanna's "What's My Name?" Will Top the Billboard Hot 100 Tomorrow - Third #1 Of the Year
Wednesday November 10, 2010
Tomorrow Rihanna's new single "What's My Name" will do what "Only Girl (In the World)" has been unable to do so far. That is go to #1 on the ... Read More
Goo Goo Dolls - Something For the Rest Of Us
Wednesday November 10, 2010
Goo Goo Dolls first appeared in the pop spotlight in 1995 with the hit single "Name." Has the band's sound changed and developed much since then? Read more ... Read More
Glee's "Teenage Dream" Tops iTunes - It's an Instant Classic
Wednesday November 10, 2010
It is still not often that a Glee version of a hit song is actually better than the original recording. However, this version of Katy Perry's recent #1 hit ... Read More
Liam Gallagher, Formerly of Oasis, Offers Free Download From His New Band Beady Eye
Wednesday November 10, 2010
Oasis may be no more, but fans of Liam Gallagher have something to celebrate. "Bring the Light," the first single from his new band Beady Eye, is now available ... Read More
OneRepublic - "Secrets"
Wednesday November 10, 2010
It took months but OneRepublic's "All the Right Moves" finally climbed the charts and became a hit. Will it take OneRepublic's new single as long to find its niche? ... Read More
What Is Adult Pop Music?
Wednesday November 10, 2010
When someone refers to adult pop music, do you know what they mean? What distinguishes it from pop music and top 40? Who are top adult pop artists? ... Read More
Justin Bieber's My Worlds Acoustic Will Hit Stores on Black Friday November 26, 2010
Tuesday November 9, 2010
In case we needed a few more frenetic shoppers, throw in a bit of BieberMania on Black Friday, the massive shopping day after Thanksgiving. Justin Bieber's new collection of ... Read More
Katy Perry and Lady Gaga Lead People's Choice Awards Music Nominees
Tuesday November 9, 2010
Katy Perry and Lady Gaga lead the music nominees for the 37th annual People's Choice. They each received four nods including for Favorite Song and Favorite Music Video. ... Read More
NOW That's What I Call Music! 36
Tuesday November 9, 2010
The venerable NOW! franchise is now on its 36th volume. It is still tracking the current pop music scene by pulling together a set of current hits. Does ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday November 9, 2010
This week the hottest song around is the first single from the youngest artist to head this chart yet this year. She has a serious show business pedigree. ... Read More
Glee Announces Fourth Full-Length Album
Tuesday November 9, 2010
This fall we have seen some of the hottest Glee hits yet. Now they will be collected in the fourth full-length Glee album due in stores November 30, 2010. ... Read More
Crystal Bowersox' Farmer's Daughter Album Cover and Details Released
Tuesday November 9, 2010
Farmer's Daughter, the debut album from American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox, is due in stores December 14, 2010. She has now released the cover art as shown. It ... Read More
Bruno Mars - "Grenade"
Tuesday November 9, 2010
Bruno Mars doesn't only sing happy pop songs. His latest proves that point. A woman has done him wrong, and on the new single he is telling just ... Read More
Top 10 Justin Bieber Songs
Tuesday November 9, 2010
It may seem like just yesterday that teen heartthrob Justin Bieber appeared on the pop music scene. However, he has already hit the Billboard Hot 100 an astonishing 15 ... Read More
Susan Boyle Releases First Ever Video For Song "Perfect Day" Directed By Lou Reed
Monday November 8, 2010
Despite selling truckloads of copies of her first album I Dreamed a Dream, Susan Boyle has never released an official music video until now. The clip accompanies her version ... Read More
Michael Jackson's "Breaking News" Is Out - Retread?
Monday November 8, 2010
As promised, Michael Jackson's new posthumous single "Breaking News" is now streaming via his official web site. It seems a bit of a retread musically and thematically. Sony ... Read More
Lady Gaga Wins Big And Ke$ha Challenges the Cynics at the MTV Europe Awards
Monday November 8, 2010
This year's MTV Europe Music Awards took place last night in Madrid, Spain, and the main categories were dominated by American acts. Lady Gaga was the big winner of ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week
Monday November 8, 2010
Rihanna didn't settle for last week's #2 debut. This week she charges to the top. It is also a week of strong openings on the album chart as ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday November 8, 2010
This week's list of performances is a very eclectic one. Among the highlights are appearances by Cee Lo Green and the return of Bon Jovi. Check the details ... Read More
Alexis Jordan - "Happiness"
Sunday November 7, 2010
18 year old Alexis Jordan will be familiar to fans of the first season of America's Got Talent. Her current single may also be familiar to those who headed ... Read More
Matt Cardle Causes Spines To Tingle on X Factor
Sunday November 7, 2010
He truly is the act to beat on this year's X Factor. Matt Cardle first performed Roberta Flack's classic "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" at X Factor ... Read More
Glee's "Teenage Dream" Introduces New Character
Saturday November 6, 2010
Glee has a new character portrayed by Darren Criss. His character is gay and part of an all-male Dalton Academy glee club. It is rumored he may become ... Read More
Susan Boyle Tackles "Hallelujah"
Saturday November 6, 2010
It seems a natural that Susan Boyle would get around to this sooner or later. Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is arguably the most celebrated pop songs of recent years. ... Read More
Top 10 Kesha Lyrics
Friday November 5, 2010
She has had five top 10 pop hits in less than a year, and it is the words Kesha uses that are the most distinctive element of her songs. ... Read More
Kanye West and Jessica Simpson Headline Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Talent
Friday November 5, 2010
This year's 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will present the usual wide range of family-friendly talent, but the headliner may be a bit of a surprise to some. Kanye ... Read More
Black Eyed Peas Reveal The Beginning Cover Art and More Album Details
Friday November 5, 2010
In keeping with the title of the upcoming album, it does look like Black Eyed Peas have gone back to the beginning of computer graphics with the cover for The ... Read More
Rihanna featuring Drake - "What's My Name?"
Friday November 5, 2010
Rihanna's second single from the upcoming Loud album is out. It includes a smart, sexy guest rap from Drake. Is it another smash hit for Rihanna? Read ... Read More
New Michael Jackson Album Set To Be Released In December
Thursday November 4, 2010
Just in time for Christmas, a new Michael Jackson studio album is on the way. Titled Michael, the album will be released December 14, 2010 by Epic Records in ... Read More
Top 10 Thanksgiving Pop Songs
Thursday November 4, 2010
The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is a great time to join together with family and friends in gratitude for what we share and enjoy in the world around us. It's ... Read More
Artist in the Wings - Jacob Latimore
Thursday November 4, 2010
Make room Willow. 14 year old Jacob Latimore knows his way around a catchy R&B - Pop song, too. He comes from a strong musical background with his ... Read More
Josh Groban's "Hidden Away" Video Encourages Showing Love
Thursday November 4, 2010
Josh Groban has returned with the first single from his upcoming album Illuminations. "Hidden Away" is already an adult contemporary hit. The sound strips the production down courtesy ... Read More
Kanye West's "All Of the Lights" Features Superstar Collaborations In Seamless Achievement
Thursday November 4, 2010
This is the new model for those superstar collaboration recordings patched together as charity singles. Kanye West has constructed a song featuring no less than eleven powerful guest artists, ... Read More
New Kids On the Block and Backstreet Boys Will Tour Together In Boy Band Extravaganza
Thursday November 4, 2010
2011 will truly be a phenomenal year for fans of classic boy bands. First there was the announcement that Take That complete with Robbie Williams would be heading out ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week
Thursday November 4, 2010
Taylor Swift is clearly the biggest story in this week's pop charts, but there is also another woman grabbing her share of the spotlight. Her song is only the ... Read More
Mariah Carey, Susan Boyle, and Josh Groban Will Headline NBC's Christmas In Rockefeller Center
Wednesday November 3, 2010
NBC has announced that the 13th annual Christmas In Rockefeller Center TV special will feature a stellar lineup of stars. The holiday special will be broadcast live on November ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday November 3, 2010
The last time out with a non-seasonal studio album pop legend Neil Diamond hit #1 for the first time in his career. Now he is back with a collection ... Read More
Ke$ha's "We R Who We R" To Debut At #1 on Billboard Hot 100
Wednesday November 3, 2010
Ke$ha is putting an exclamation point on an already fabulously successful year on the pop charts. She is set to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. "We R ... Read More
It Gets Better Project Supported By Top Pop Musicians
Wednesday November 3, 2010
The It Gets Better Project was begun in response to a rash of suicides of LGBT youth as reported in the news media. Video clips began to be created ... Read More
Rihanna and Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie Pt. II" Digs Deeper Into the Madness
Wednesday November 3, 2010
"Love the Way You Lie Pt. II" has leaked on the Internet and it is more powerful than the original. Rihanna's confessional words that kick things off are intense ... Read More
Taylor Swift Sells 1,047,000 Copies Of Speak Now In One Week
Wednesday November 3, 2010
It is now official. Taylor Swift did indeed beak the one million in one week sales mark with her critically acclaimed third studio album Speak Now. With 1,047,000 copies ... Read More
Pink Premieres "Raise Your Glass" Video
Tuesday November 2, 2010
It's a day later than we expected, but the video for Pink's hit single "Raise Your Glass" is out. There is a lot crammed in the video including Pink ... Read More
Amy Winehouse Covers Lesley Gore's Classic "It's My Party"
Tuesday November 2, 2010
That unmistakable voice is back. Amy Winehouse has delivered a powerful performance of Lesley Gore's #1 pop smash from 1963. The recording was produced by Mark Ronson and ... Read More
2010 Nobel Peace Prize Concert to Feature Colbie Caillat, Florence and the Machine, and Robyn
Tuesday November 2, 2010
The 2010 Nobel Peace Prize concert will have a solid musical lineup this year. Top female artists Colbie Caillat from the US (pictured), Florence and the Machine from the ... Read More
Demi Lovato Enters Rehab for Treatment Of "Emotional and Physical Issues"
Tuesday November 2, 2010
Yesterday a publicist for 18 year old Demi Lovato announced that she had left her current international concert tour with the Jonas Brothers. According to the publicist, she left ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday November 2, 2010
This week's chart is led off by the woman who is looking for her fifth top 10 hit single this year. Topping this chart of the hottest songs around ... Read More
The Ready Set - "Love Like Woe"
Tuesday November 2, 2010
Jordan Witzigreuter is a bit of a tongue twister for fans to remember so this 20 year old singer-songwriter became The Ready Set. He is climbing the charts with ... Read More
Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas II You
Tuesday November 2, 2010
The first time around with a holiday album, Mariah Carey created a multi-platinum holiday classic. That was 16 years ago. Will lightning strike once again? Read more ... Read More
Nicki Minaj Releases Track List for Debut Album Pink Friday
Monday November 1, 2010
After she has appeared on 14 songs this year that have hit the Billboard Hot 100, it is no surprise that Nicki Minaj's album Pink Friday is one of the ... Read More
Taylor Swift's Speak Now Tops One Million In First Week Sales
Monday November 1, 2010
Hits Daily Double is reporting that Taylor Swift is now a lock on having sold over one million copies of Speak Now in its first week of release. How ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Artists of 2010
Monday November 1, 2010
Bruno Mars was only the beginning for hot new pop artists this year. There is a powerful set of new talents likely to have significant impact on the pop ... Read More
Susan Boyle's Label Downplays Expected Sales of Second Album The Gift
Monday November 1, 2010
It looks like Taylor Swift will significantly exceed the 592,000 first week sales figure of her last album Fearless when the numbers are official for Speak Now. However, Susan ... Read More
Rihanna Delivers Stellar Live Cross-Atlantic Performances of "Only Girl (In the World)"
Monday November 1, 2010
For music fans glued to their TV, it looked like Halloween weekend belonged to Rihanna. She kicked things off by performing live on Saturday Night Live. Looking stunning in ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week
Monday November 1, 2010
Cheryl Cole roars to the top of the UK pop singles chart this week with one of the biggest sales weeks of the year thus far. That forces another ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday November 1, 2010
Among this week's highlights are Mariah Carey promoting her holiday music and Good Charlotte's return. It is also a great week to see alternative pop and rock performances. ... Read More