Adele Will Perform Live At the 54th Grammy Awards
Tuesday January 31, 2012
The Recording Academy has just announced that six time nominee Adele will give her first public live performance since undergoing throat surgery at the 54th Grammy Awards Sunday, February 12, ... Read More
Gym Class Heroes Have the Hottest Pop Song Of the Week
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Gym Class Heroes are quieting any questions about whether they can follow up their smash hit "Stereo Hearts." The group have the swiftest climbing pop chart hit around this ... Read More
Paul McCartney's Kisses On the Bottom Is Available For Free Streaming
Tuesday January 31, 2012
You can't buy it until a week from today on February 7, 2012, but you can listen to the latest album from the legendary Sir Paul McCartney. This time ... Read More
Madonna Unveils MDNA Cover Art
Tuesday January 31, 2012
It certainly looks like a classic! Madonna has revealed the cover art for her upcoming 12th solo album MDNA. It won't be released until March 26, 2012, but ... Read More
Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger Canned By X Factor?
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Fox Television has already confirmed that Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones will not be appearing on season 2 of X Factor in the USA. The biggest shock is, ... Read More
The Arctic Monkeys Crush the Competition With Seven NME Award Nominations
Tuesday January 31, 2012
After missing out on winning any NME Awards last year for the first time in the past six years, Arctic Monkeys roar back to collect seven nominations for this year's ... Read More
The Wanted, Gotye, and Train Join the List Of Current Essential Pop Songs
Monday January 30, 2012
International sounds are finding their way into the current list of essential pop songs. British boy band The Wanted and Australian solo singer Gotye are riding their first US ... Read More
Preview Melanie Amaro and Elton John Super Bowl Commercial For Pepsi
Monday January 30, 2012
Beyond football and music, the Super Bowl is about TV commercials. One of the highly anticipated commercials this year comes from Pepsi. As part of her $5 million ... Read More
Barbados Group Cover Drive Hits #1 In This Week's UK Pop Music Charts
Monday January 30, 2012
The top of the pop albums chart in the UK is locked up with big hit albums from last year. However, the #1 single is brand new, and it ... Read More
From Madonna To K-Pop - A Great Week For Pop Music On TV
Sunday January 29, 2012
It is a very crowded week of great appearances from top pop music performers on TV. Madonna appears on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Monday and K-Pop superstars ... Read More
Adam Lambert Turns 30 and Celebrates By Giving To Charity
Sunday January 29, 2012
Today is Adam Lambert's 30th birthday, and he has chosen a special way to celebrate. Last year when he turned 29, he encouraged fans to donate money to help ... Read More
Super Bowl XLVI Music Guide
Sunday January 29, 2012
The Super Bowl, February 5, 2012 from Indianapolis, is not just football. It is also an opportunity to check out great live music performances. This is your guide ... Read More
Madonna's "Give Me All Your Luvin'" Out Friday, February 3, 2012 - Jay Leno Appearance Monday
Sunday January 29, 2012
Interscope announced this morning that Madonna's single "Give Me All Your Luvin'" will be released this Friday, February 3, 2012, three days in advance of her Super Bowl halftime show. ... Read More
Chris Brown's Best Songs
Saturday January 28, 2012
Chris Brown's music career received a blow when he received a criminal conviction on domestic abuse charges. However, it was not permanent damage, and Chris Brown remains one of ... Read More
Girls' Generation Bring K-Pop To US TV Next Week
Friday January 27, 2012
It is one more sign that K-Pop, or Korean pop music, is making its way into the US pop mainstream. Next week the K-Pop girl group Girls' Generation will ... Read More
Tony Bennett's #1 Album Duets II Is Explored In New PBS Special Tonight
Friday January 27, 2012
Last fall, at the age of 85, Tony Bennett hit #1 on the Billboard album chart with his collection Duets II. Tonight on PBS, Great Performances presents a special ... Read More
The Return Of Baylie Brown Highlights American Idol's Galveston Auditions
Friday January 27, 2012
Five years ago there was drama in Hollywood Week on American Idol when 16 year old Baylie Brown joined a three person group that included two best friends. After ... Read More
Remember the 10 Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows
Friday January 27, 2012
There have been a few debacles, but it is the power of the performances delivered that most comes to mind when you go back and review past Super Bowl halftime ... Read More
Glee's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" Clip Previews Michael Jackson Tribute Episode
Friday January 27, 2012
If the quality of this clip is any indication, we are in for something very special on next week's Michael Jackson tribute episode from Glee titled simply "Michael." The ... Read More
Australian Pop Stars Human Nature Gear Up For First Ever US Concert Tour Performing Motown Songs
Friday January 27, 2012
The four man group Human Nature spent 10 years from 1997 through 2007 as one of the most successful of Australian pop groups. During that time they released seven ... Read More
Artist In the Wings - Rumer
Thursday January 26, 2012
British singer-songwriter Rumer had one of the top debut pop releases of the year in the UK in 2011. Her album Seasons Of My Soul hit the top 3, ... Read More
Chris Brown's "Turn Up the Music" Leads the Hottest New Songs Of the Week
Thursday January 26, 2012
The hot new dance-pop of Chris Brown's latest single "Turn Up the Music" leads this week's best new pop music. Another artist who began as a teen star is ... Read More
Lana Del Rey Vindicates Herself With BBC Live Lounge Performance Of "Video Games"
Thursday January 26, 2012
Saturday Night Live must have been a bad case of nerves. Lana Del Rey performed this week on BBC Radio's Live Lounge, and her singing is positively compelling. ... Read More
Madonna Will Be Joined By LMFAO At the Super Bowl According To will.i.am
Thursday January 26, 2012
Few details have leaked about Madonna's upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, but will.i.am dropped one detail in an interview with the UK's Capital FM. He says he will be ... Read More
Lady Gaga Inspires the Top Aspen, Colorado American Idol Audition
Thursday January 26, 2012
It looked like a disastrous audition in the making for Angie Zeiderman with her suggestive performance of "If You've Got It Flaunt It" from the musical The Producers. However, ... Read More
Adele Rules the US Pop Music Charts This Week
Thursday January 26, 2012
As we head toward her expected triumphs at this year's Grammy Awards, Adele is flexing her muscle on the charts. She rules the pop singles and albums charts while ... Read More
Cover Drive Cruising To First UK #1 With "Twilight"
Wednesday January 25, 2012
It looks like Jessie J will be nudged out of the top slot on the UK pop singles chart this week after two weeks at #1. Replacing her will ... Read More
"Set Fire To the Rain" Is Adele's Third Consecutive #1 Single
Wednesday January 25, 2012
When this week's Billboard Hot 100 is published tomorrow morning it will have a new resident of the #1 slot. Adele surges to the top with "Set Fire To ... Read More
Amnesty International's Bob Dylan Celebration Leads the Week's Top New Albums
Wednesday January 25, 2012
By any account, Amnesty International's tribute to Bob Dylan is a massive undertaking. It includes performances from more than 70 artists including top pop mainstream acts Ke$ha, Maroon 5, ... Read More
Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" Surges To the Top Of This Week's Hot Pop Songs
Tuesday January 24, 2012
It looks like Kelly Clarkson could be on her way to her biggest pop chart hit in three years. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" is roaring up pop charts ... Read More
Mary J. Blige, Elton John, and Pink Excluded From Academy Award Best Song Nominations
Tuesday January 24, 2012
For the first time in the history of the Academy Awards, only two songs have been nominated for Best Original Song. Pop music fans may have been a bit ... Read More
Adam Lambert Shows Trespassing Album Cover
Tuesday January 24, 2012
Continuing the buildup of anticpation for Trespassing, Adam Lambert has released the album cover. It proudly shows off his new look and promises some edgy pop music to come. ... Read More
Tony Bennett's "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" Was Recorded 50 Years Ago Today
Monday January 23, 2012
50 years ago today one of the greatest pop recordings of all time was created. Tony Bennett recorded "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" at the legendary CBS ... Read More
Florence and the Machine Announce Spring US Concert Tour
Monday January 23, 2012
Florence and the Machine are building on the momentum of critical praise for the latest album Ceremonials and a range of TV appearances over the holidays to launch a spring ... Read More
Walk Off the Earth Perform Their Five Person Guitar Live On Ellen
Monday January 23, 2012
Canadian indie band Walk Off the Earth have become something like overnight sensations. They put together a music video cover of Gotye's hit single "Somebody That I Used To ... Read More
Miley Cyrus Debuts "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" Video Of Bob Dylan Cover
Monday January 23, 2012
Over a year has gone by since we've seen new music by Miley Cyrus. She is 19, and, judging by this video, there is a new, pleasing maturity to ... Read More
Recap Of American Idol's San Diego Auditions - From Jim Carrey's Daughter To a Wolf
Monday January 23, 2012
There was a hint of celebrity in the air among contestants at American Idol's San Diego auditions. Jane Carrey, the daughter of actor Jim Carrey, auditioned for the judges. ... Read More
Jessie J Makes It Two Weeks At the Top On This Week's UK Pop Music Charts
Monday January 23, 2012
It is a second consecutive week at #1 on the UK pop singles chart for Jessie J with her hit "Domino." The reigning album returns for a 20th week ... Read More
Mary J. Blige Is Guest Co-Host On Live With Kelly In This Week's Pop Music On TV
Monday January 23, 2012
It's another great winter week of great appearances from your favorite pop performers. A highlight is stylish R&B superstar Mary J. Blige appearing as guest co-host on Live With ... Read More
Etta James Dies At the Age Of 73...Her Voice the Hook In "Good Feeling"
Friday January 20, 2012
The legendary voice that provides the hook in "Good Feeling," the current top 3 pop hit single by Flo Rida, has been stilled. Etta James died this morning at ... Read More
20-Somethings Impress At American Idol's Pittsburgh Auditions
Friday January 20, 2012
Move over, teenagers. As the American Idol auditions move to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania last night, it was the slightly older contestants who were the most impressive. From having stage ... Read More
Artist In the Wings - Asher Monroe
Thursday January 19, 2012
YouTube based pop artist Asher Monroe is clearly on the rise. His brand new video for the song "Hello Baby" has generated over 400,000 views in less than two ... Read More
Bruce Springsteen's Powerful New "We Take Care Of Our Own" Heads This Week's Top New Pop Songs
Thursday January 19, 2012
It squeaked in just under the wire having been released today, but Bruce Springsteen's challenge to the nation "We Take Care Of Our Own" is clearly the top single release ... Read More
Rihanna, Coldplay, and Paul McCartney Will Perform at the 54th Grammy Awards
Thursday January 19, 2012
Three more stellar performers have been added to the lineup for the 54th annual Grammy Awards February 12, 2012. Rihanna, owner of four nominations including Album of the Year ... Read More
Rihanna Makes It 10 Weeks at #1 In This Week's US Pop Music Charts
Thursday January 19, 2012
It is a big 10 weeks now at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for Rihanna's dance pop gem "We Found Love." The last time a song by a ... Read More
Recap of the Top 5 From American Idol Season 11 Savannah Auditions
Thursday January 19, 2012
Season 11 of American Idol is officially underway. Last night we watched two hours of auditions from Savannah, Georgia. Overall, the quality was high, and we definitely may ... Read More
X Factor's Chris Rene, Astro, and Marcus Canty All Sign Recording Contracts With L.A. Reid's Epic Records
Wednesday January 18, 2012
If the first season of X Factor USA does not produce a pop star, it won't be for lack of trying. Recent announcements have indicated that contestants Chris Rene, ... Read More
K-Pop Heads the Week's Top New Pop Albums
Wednesday January 18, 2012
Interscope is bringing K-Pop to America. Hot Korean girl group Girls' Generation see their album Boys get a major label release this week, and it is the top new pop ... Read More
Adele's 21 Matches Titanic Soundtrack's 16 Weeks At #1
Wednesday January 18, 2012
It is now 16 weeks at #1 for Adele's phenomenal 21 album. That means it has now spent longer at #1 than any album since the soundtrack to the ... Read More
Grammy Awards Name LL Cool J As Host - First Host In Seven Years
Wednesday January 18, 2012
For the first time in seven years, the Grammy Awards will have an official host. The Recording Academy has announced that two time Grammy Award winner LL Cool J ... Read More
This Week's Glee Songs Report Card - Yes / No
Wednesday January 18, 2012
This week's Glee episode focused on proposals and their answers. Consequently, the music was relationship focused. The songs range from a 1960s classic to the current #1 pop ... Read More
David Guetta Takes His "Turn" At the Top Of the Hottest Pop Songs This Weeek
Tuesday January 17, 2012
With a little help from Nicki Minaj, David Guetta has surged to the top of the list of hottest songs around this week. It is a change of pace ... Read More
Haley Reinhart's Debut Single Is Due March 1st
Monday January 16, 2012
21 year old Haley Reinhart, the third place finisher this past season on American Idol, headed to Twitter to announce to fans that her debut single on Interscope Records will ... Read More
Glee Takes On "Summer Nights" From Grease
Monday January 16, 2012
Glee returns this week after a holiday hiatus exploring relationships in an episode titled Yes / No. One of the most memorable performances of the episode airing tomorrow night ... Read More
Get To Know the Top 10 Rising Pop Artists of 2012
Monday January 16, 2012
2012 is already shaping up to be a great year for pop music. There is an abundance of new, exciting artists we will be hearing this year. Their ... Read More
Relive the Best American Idol Performances Of All Time
Monday January 16, 2012
American Idol, the most popular show on TV, returns this week for the opening of season 11 on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. As a lead-in to an exciting new ... Read More
Jessie J Earns Her Second #1 In This Week's UK Pop Music Charts
Monday January 16, 2012
It is a second trip to the top of the pop singles chart in the UK for Jessie J with her current hit "Domino." Over on the album chart ... Read More
Madonna Wins a Golden Globe Award With "Masterpiece" From W.E.
Monday January 16, 2012
Madonna says she had to be harangued into writing it, but now she kicks off her year with a major movie award. The song "Masterpiece" won a Golden Globe ... Read More
Adam Lambert Headlines This Week's Pop Music On TV
Monday January 16, 2012
In the week that American Idol returns for an 11th season, one of the favorite contestants of past seasons heads to Ellen to sing his latest single. Catch Adam ... Read More
Lana Del Rey's SNL Performance Falls Flat and Draws Criticism
Sunday January 15, 2012
It does seem a bit of a risk for Saturday Night Live to feature a musical guest who has not yet released an album. However, Lana Del Rey seemed ... Read More
The Songs That Define Pop Music Today
Saturday January 14, 2012
Do you want a quick snapshot of the sound of pop music today? Or do you feel a need to catch up with the latest in top 40 pop? ... Read More
The Coachella Festival 2012 Is Sold Out
Friday January 13, 2012
Any concerns about whether the Coachella Music and Arts Festival could still sell all of its tickets if it expanded to an additional weekend can now be laid to rest. ... Read More
Katy Perry's #1 That Got Away
Friday January 13, 2012
Michael Jackson fans may all take a deep breath and breathe a collective sigh of relief. His record shared with Katy Perry for the most #1 hit songs on ... Read More
Artist in the Wings - St. Lucia
Friday January 13, 2012
Jean-Philip Grobler, aka St. Lucia, grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa and traveled the world as a child with the Drakensberg Boys Choir School. As a young teenager he ... Read More
Today's Top Party Music Updated
Friday January 13, 2012
Gloria Estefan on the list of today's top party music? Yes, and hopefully her hot hit "Hotel Nacional," ruling both Latin and Tropical charts while surging in dance clubs, ... Read More
Ed Sheeran Leads the Brit Awards Nominations With Nods In Four Categories
Thursday January 12, 2012
Ed Sheeran, the artist who recorded "The A Team," one of the most memorable debut singles in recent years, is the leader of the pack for this year's Brit Awards ... Read More
The Return Of Train Leads This Week's List Of New Pop Songs
Thursday January 12, 2012
Will "Drive By" match up to the success of Train's megahit "Hey, Soul Sister?" It certainly is upbeat like its predecessor. It is also the most notable of ... Read More
American Idol's Stefano Langone Signed To Recording Contract With Hollywood Records
Thursday January 12, 2012
The parade of American Idol season 10 contestants with major label recording contracts continues. Stefano Langone, who finished seventh, now becomes the seventh to land a major label deal. ... Read More
Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, and Nicki Minaj Lead First List Of Confirmed Grammy Awards Performers
Thursday January 12, 2012
The Recording Academy has released its first list of confirmed Grammy Awards performers for the ceremonies that take place February 12, 2012. Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, Taylor ... Read More
Rihanna Surges Back To #1 With "We Found Love" In This Week's US Pop Music Charts
Thursday January 12, 2012
Rihanna may be preparing to promote "Talk That Talk," the third single from her album of the same name, but the first single refuses to go away. This week ... Read More
Kelly Clarkson Will Sing the National Anthem At Super Bowl XLVI
Thursday January 12, 2012
The Associated Press has announced and Kelly Clarkson confirmed that she will be singing the national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner," at Super Bowl XLVI February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, ... Read More
Katy Perry Leads the People's Choice Music Awards Winning 4 Categories
Thursday January 12, 2012
With four victories in the categories of Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Song of the Year, Favorite Music Video, and Favorite Tour Headliner, Katy Perry dominated this year's People's Choice Awards ... Read More
2012 Grammy Nominees Album Track List Is Released - Stellar Representation Of 2011 In Music
Wednesday January 11, 2012
The Recording Academy has announced the track list for the 18th annual Grammy Nominees album. It is being released in conjunction with Universal Republic and showcases mainstream pop. ... Read More
Madonna Reveals Album Title and Praises Lady Gaga
Wednesday January 11, 2012
In a taping of an interview for the BBC's Graham Norton Show, Madonna revealed the title of her upcoming 12th studio album. The new collection will be titled M.D.N.A.. ... Read More
Jason Mraz' "I Won't Give Up" Will Debut In the Top 10
Wednesday January 11, 2012
Even though it has not yet been promoted to radio, Jason Mraz' new single "I Won't Give Up" will blast into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 at ... Read More
Album Sales Open In the Black For 2012
Wednesday January 11, 2012
Although the pace of sales slowed a bit in the final quarter of 2011, overall album sales for the year increased over the previous year for the first time since ... Read More
Snow Patrol Leads the List of the Week's Top New Albums
Wednesday January 11, 2012
This is the first full week of new releases for 2012. As is usual this time of year, there are few major releases, but it is a great time ... Read More
Leonard Cohen Debuts New Song "Darkness"
Tuesday January 10, 2012
It has been eight years since the last studio album from legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. At the age of 77, he will release an album of ten new ... Read More
Jason Mraz Has the Hottest Song Of the Week
Tuesday January 10, 2012
After it charged to the top of the iTunes chart just days after its initial release, it is now surprise that Jason Mraz' new single "I Won't Give Up" ranks ... Read More
The Wanted Make Their US Debut On Ellen
Tuesday January 10, 2012
All systems are go for launching boy band The Wanted in the US. Back in the summer of 2010 the boy band hit #1 in the UK with their ... Read More
Lana Del Rey Releases EP and Is Musical Guest for Saturday Night Live Saturday, January 14, 2012
Tuesday January 10, 2012
The buzz surrounding Lana Del Rey is growing practically deafening. The singer who made a splash last year with the single "Video Games" has released an official EP in ... Read More
Van Halen Is Back With "Tattoo" Song and Video
Tuesday January 10, 2012
Time to extend a warm welcome back to Van Halen, one of the world's top rock bands with their first new material recorded with David Lee Roth as lead vocalist ... Read More
Casey Abrams Has Signed a Record Deal With Concord Music Group
Tuesday January 10, 2012
Another of American Idol season 10 finalists has received a record deal. Casey Abrams announced that he has signed with the Concord Music Group. His announcement includes a ... Read More
Florence and the Machine, David Guetta, and La Roux Among Featured Artists At Coachella 2012
Monday January 9, 2012
This year's headliners for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival represent rock (Radiohead), alternative music (Black Keys), and hip hop (Dr. Dre with Snoop Dogg), but that doesn't mean ... Read More
Ed Sheeran Crosses the Atlantic and Announces US Spring Tour
Monday January 9, 2012
Ed Sheeran is arguably the top new British artist of the year for 2011. Now he has announced plans to cross the Atlantic and head to America. Ed ... Read More
Jay-Z Releases "Glory" Featuring His Daughter Blue Ivy Carter
Monday January 9, 2012
Many music fans might fear this is an effort to cash in on publicity surrounding the recent birth of Beyonce and Jay-Z's baby Blue Ivy Carter, listed as B.I.C. in ... Read More
The Best Skrillex Remixes
Monday January 9, 2012
Skrillex, aka Sonny John Moore, is exploding into the mainstream pop consciousness. His original single "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" made its way into the Billboard Hot 100 last ... Read More
Flo Rida Gets a "Good Feeling" At the Top Of This Week's UK Pop Music Charts
Monday January 9, 2012
It is a third trip to the top as lead artist this week for
Gavin DeGraw and Snow Patrol Headline This Week's Pop Music On TV
Sunday January 8, 2012
Adult pop fans rejoice! It is a great week of performances on TV led by Gavin DeGraw and British pop-rock band Snow Patrol. They are just two of ... Read More
Kelly Clarkson, Ne-Yo, and Alanis Morissette Lead List of Guest Mentors For The Voice
Sunday January 8, 2012
The Voice has secured a powerhouse collection of guest mentors for season two which debuts February 5, 2012 after the Super Bowl. These are among the best and most ... Read More
Beyonce Gives Birth To Baby Blue Ivy Carter
Sunday January 8, 2012
Beyonce and Jay-Z are now proud parents. Last night they welcomed a baby daughter Blue Ivy Carter into the world at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. ... Read More
Jason Derulo Breaks His Neck and Is Forced To Cancel His Concert Tour
Friday January 6, 2012
Fortunately full recovery seems likely, but 22 year old Jason Derulo came very close to facing permanent paralysis according to doctors after landing on his head while practicing acrobatic dance ... Read More
Michael Kiwanuka Is BBC's Top Artist To Watch Of 2012
Friday January 6, 2012
It does take a special artist to defeat the likes of critically acclaimed performers Frank Ocean, Skrillex, and Azealia Banks in any kind of poll. Michael Kiwanuka is that ... Read More
Cher Lloyd's New "Want U Back" Video and Remix Features Astro From X Factor
Friday January 6, 2012
15 year old rapper Astro has beaten his fellow X Factor USA finalists to the pop music marketplace with an appearance on Cher Lloyd's upcoming third single "Want U Back." ... Read More
Jason Mraz Soars To #1 At iTunes With "I Won't Give Up"
Thursday January 5, 2012
It didn't take long for the first big new pop hit of 2012 to appear. Jason Mraz just released his new single "I Won't Give Up" this week. ... Read More
Nielsen's Top Radio Songs and Artists of 2011 Are Released
Thursday January 5, 2012
Nielsen BDS have released their rankings of the top radio songs and artists of 2011. In this past year pop music was dominant. The last two years country songs ... Read More
Artist in the Wings: Sharks
Thursday January 5, 2012
Ever wonder what happened to the spirit of classic punk and new wave? The band Sharks are proof that is still alive and well. The band have been ... Read More
Adele Rules Once Again In This Week's US Pop Music Charts
Thursday January 5, 2012
2012 begins and Adele returns to a familiar place, #1 on the album chart. Her collection 21 has been crowned the bestselling album of 2011 moving over 5.8 million ... Read More
Pitbull Unleashes "Latinos In Paris" Remix of Jay-Z and Kanye West
Wednesday January 4, 2012
Pitbull is keeping the momentum going from his showstopping New Year's Eve performance. In his video direction debut, he has released a remix of Jay-Z and Kanye West's top ... Read More
Flo Rida's "Good Feeling" Set To Hit #1 In the UK
Wednesday January 4, 2012
In the just released UK midweek chart update, it looks like Flo Rida is set to climb to #1 on the UK pop singles chart this week. So far ... Read More
Introducing Gotye
Wednesday January 4, 2012
Gotye, aka Wally De Backer, was one of the biggest breakout pop artists in Australia during 2011. However, if you are a pop music fan in the US, you ... Read More
Top 10 Bestselling Albums and Singles In the US For 2011 Released By Soundscan
Wednesday January 4, 2012
Soundscan's final numbers for 2011 in the US are in, and, unsurprisingly, Adele dominates, much like she did in the UK. However, the lead single in the US is ... Read More
Cee Lo Green Angers John Lennon Fans By Altering "Imagine" Lyrics
Tuesday January 3, 2012
There are some songs in the pop canon that it seems are best left relatively unaltered. John Lennon's moving ballad "Imagine" would be one. However, on New Year's Eve, ... Read More
Melanie Amaro Signs Her $5 Million Record Deal With L.A. Reid's Epic Label
Tuesday January 3, 2012
According to Billboard Melanie Amaro, the winner of the first season of X Factor USA, has signed a recording contract worth $5 million with Epic Records. L.A. Reid, a ... Read More
Taylor Swift Kicks Off the New Year With the Hottest Pop Song On the Charts
Tuesday January 3, 2012
It's a new year, and Taylor Swift is riding high keeping her fans interested in between album projects. Her single "Safe and Sound" is the first released from the ... Read More
Lady Gaga, Pitbull, and Florence and the Machine Give ABC's New Year's Rockin' Eve a Huge TV Ratings Boost
Tuesday January 3, 2012
Lady Gaga delivered a strong medley of songs from Born This Way and helped Mayor Bloomberg drop the ball to ring in the New Year in New York City. ... Read More
The Top 10 Bestselling Singles and Albums In the UK For 2011 Released
Tuesday January 3, 2012
The BPI have released the official sales totals for UK music in 2011. Along with that are the rankings of the top selling albums and singles of the year. ... Read More
Scissor Sisters' New "Shady Love" Kicks Off 2012
Monday January 2, 2012
The sound may seem very different at first with ventures into hip hop territory. However, as "Shady Love" progresses into dance beats it becomes unmistakably Scissor Sisters. The ... Read More
Kelly Clarkson Endorses Ron Paul, Angers Fans, and Sells Music
Monday January 2, 2012
She might have angered some fans, but in the final analysis, it looks like Kelly Clarkson may have picked up enough new fans to make her foray into political comment ... Read More
U2 Tops the List Of 2011's Top Concert Tours
Monday January 2, 2012
Pollstar has published their list of the top concert tours of the year, and U2 reigns for 2011. Back injuries for Bono in 2010 resulting in rescheduled shows are ... Read More
Spotify Reveals Most Streamed Songs of the Year
Monday January 2, 2012
By any account, it has been a good year for Spotify. The highly successful streaming music service debuted in the US this year and passed two million paid subscribers ... Read More
Coldplay's "Paradise" Tops the First UK Singles Chart Of the New Year
Monday January 2, 2012
It took it quite some time to get there, but Coldplay's single "Paradise" kicks off 2012 in the leader's spot on the UK singles chart. It is the longest ... Read More
X Factor Winner Melanie Amaro Highlights 2012's First Week Of Pop Music On TV
Sunday January 1, 2012
X Factor USA fans will want to tune in to Live With Kelly this Friday. The first season winner Melanie Amaro will make an appearance on the show. ... Read More