The Return Of No Doubt Leads This Week's New Albums
Wednesday September 26, 2012
It has been more than 10 years since the last studio album from the group No Doubt. Their new collection Push and Shove is the top new pop album ... Read More
Cassadee Pope Seeks Solo Success On The Voice
Wednesday September 26, 2012
In early 2011, it seemed that the music industry was opening wide for pop punk band Hey Monday. The EP Beneath It All had reached #25 on the Billboard ... Read More
Pink Earns Her First #1 Album With The Truth About Love
Wednesday September 26, 2012
Although she has topped the Billboard Hot 100 with three different singles, Pink has never visited the top of the album chart...until now. Tomorrow morning when the Billboard album ... Read More
Ke$ha's "Die Young" Surges On Pop Charts In First Day Of Release
Wednesday September 26, 2012
Ke$ha is back and in a big way. Her new single "Die Young" is lodged at #3 on the iTunes digital sales chart this morning the day after its ... Read More
Psy's "Gangnam Style" Continues To Be the Hottest Chart Song Of the Week
Wednesday September 26, 2012
With all of the media exposure, it is likely not a big surprise that Psy's K-Pop breakthrough "Gangnam Style" is currently the hottest song on the charts. However, it ... Read More
Katy Perry Named Billboard's Woman Of the Year
Wednesday September 26, 2012
Katy Perry is joining the ranks of artists like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Fergie in being named Billboard Magazine's Woman of the Year for 2012. She will formally receive ... Read More
Singer Andy Williams Dies at Age 84
Wednesday September 26, 2012
Another pop music legend has passed away. Singer Andy Williams died yesterday at age 84 after a bout with bladder cancer. Last November he had announced that he ... Read More
No Doubt Release "Push and Shove" Music Video To Celebrate New Album
Tuesday September 25, 2012
Today is the release date for No Doubt's first new studio album in over 10 years Push and Shove. It includes the top 20 rock, alternative, and adult pop ... Read More
Lana Del Rey Releases Details On New Single and Album Reissue
Monday September 24, 2012
Lana Del Rey's album Born To Die remains one of the most compelling pop albums released this year. Now details have been released about a reissue of the album ... Read More
Rihanna Unveils Cover Art and Release Details For "Diamonds" Single
Monday September 24, 2012
Rihanna is not someone to rest on her laurels. For the fourth year in a row she will be releasing a new album in November. That means a ... Read More
No Doubt Headline a Strong Week Of Pop Music On TV
Monday September 24, 2012
This week 90s pop superstars No Doubt release their first studio album in over ten years. They will be promoting it with performances on TV this week. It ... Read More
The Script Hangs On To the Top In This Week's UK Pop Music Charts
Sunday September 23, 2012
This week Irish rock band the Script put an end to a long string of pop singles spending only one week at #1 in the UK. They earn a ... Read More
Maroon 5 Earn Their Third #1 Single In This Week's US Pop Music Charts
Thursday September 20, 2012
Maroon 5 are definitely on a hot streak. This week they earn their third #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. There is also a Korean rapper nearing ... Read More
Pink Leads a Strong Week Of New Pop Albums
Wednesday September 19, 2012
Despite topping the Billboard Hot 100 with three different songs, Pink has never topped the album chart. This week she leads the best in new pop albums and has ... Read More
"Gangnam Style" Is the Hottest Songs On the Charts This Week
Tuesday September 18, 2012
This should come as no surprise to those who have been watching pop music closely over the last few weeks. Korean rapper Psy has the hottest song on the ... Read More
Aimee Mann Spoofs Seminal 'Til Tuesday "Voices Carry" Video In "Labrador" Clip
Tuesday September 18, 2012
27 years ago Aimee Mann recorded and released the top 10 pop single "Voices Carry" as a part of the band 'Til Tuesday. It is an 80s pop classic. ... Read More
Ke$ha Reveals "Die Young" Cover Art and Sings a Few Bars
Tuesday September 18, 2012
We're a few steps closer to the eagerly awaited new single from Ke$ha. Yesterday she revealed the cover art for the upcoming "Die Young." We also get the ... Read More
Shakira and Usher To Join The Voice In 2013 Replacing Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo
Monday September 17, 2012
As The Voice moves into its fourth season next spring, it will face the first change in celebrity coaches. Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green will exit, at least ... Read More
Carly Rae Jepsen To Perform Live Tomorrow On So You Think You Can Dance Finale
Monday September 17, 2012
On the day that she releases her new album Kiss, Carly Rae Jepsen will take the stage on the season finale of So You Think You Can Dance to perform ... Read More
Introducing Amelia Lily
Monday September 17, 2012
X Factor UK has produced another new pop star. 17 year old Amelia Lily finished third on last year's X Factor UK. Originally eliminated in the initial round ... Read More
Bonnaroo Announces 2013 Festival Dates
Monday September 17, 2012
One of North America's top music festivals has announced its dates for 2013. Bonnaroo will take place June 13-16, 2013 once again in Manchester, Tennessee. The festival has ... Read More
Rihanna and Taylor Swift Lead MTV Europe Music Award Nominations
Monday September 17, 2012
On the heels of a big Video of the Year win at the MTV Video Music Awards, Rihanna is leading the pack with the most nominations for the MTV Europe ... Read More
American Idol Season 12 Judging Panel Is Complete
Monday September 17, 2012
For the first time American Idol has a country musician as part of its judging panel. New Zealand born and Australian raised country star Keith Urban is the final ... Read More
The Killers Headline a Hot Week Of Pop Music On TV
Monday September 17, 2012
As we head into the fall season, the TV performances are heating up. This week The Killers, Pink, and Nelly Furtado are among the artists to watch. It's ... Read More
Glee's "The New Rachel" - Check Out Song Details
Friday September 14, 2012
Glee has returned for season 4 with the episode "The New Rachel" debuting last night. Among the songs performed were the biggest hit of last summer, a rising alternative ... Read More
Adele Reportedly Recording James Bond Theme Song For Skyfall
Thursday September 13, 2012
Those who are eager to hear new music from Adele may not have to wait much longer. The Sun is reporting that she has been visiting the legendary Abbey ... Read More
Ke$ha Whistles New Song "Die Young" On Tokyo Subway
Thursday September 13, 2012
It may be a bit difficult to complete discern the melody, but Ke$ha has presented a unique method of promoting her next single. She released a video clip yesterday ... Read More
Christina Aguilera Announces "Your Body" Single and Lotus Album
Thursday September 13, 2012
Christina Aguilera fans rejoice. Her new single "Your Body" is planned for a release to radio tomorrow and will be available to purchase Monday, September 17, 2012. The ... Read More
Plan B Is a Favorite To Win Among the Newly Announced Mercury Prize Nominees
Thursday September 13, 2012
Yesterday the nominees for the annual Barclaycard Mercury Prize, one of the UK's most prestigious music awards, were announced. The prize honors what is deemed the highest quality album ... Read More
X Factor Edits Don Philip's Coming Out Gay To Britney Spears On Season Debut
Thursday September 13, 2012
The second season of X Factor USA began last night with spotlights clearly aimed at the show's two new judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato. To help make good ... Read More
Taylor Swift Returns To the Top In This Week's US Pop Music Charts
Thursday September 13, 2012
After a week out of the spotlight, Taylor Swift's hit "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" returns to the top for a third non-consecutive week. Over on the ... Read More
"Gangnam Style" Cracks the iTunes Top 10
Wednesday September 12, 2012
K-Pop has its first major US pop hit. South Korean rapper Psy is likely to debut in the Billboard Hot 100 when the chart is released tomorrow morning. ... Read More
Christina Aguilera Is Unlikely To Return To The Voice In Spring 2013
Tuesday September 11, 2012
In an interview she gave today to Billboard magazine, Christina Aguilera indicated that she is unlikely to be one of the judges when The Voice launches its spring 2013 season. ... Read More
Alex Clare's "Too Close" Is the Hottest Song On the Charts
Tuesday September 11, 2012
It has taken some time climbing up the charts, but now Alex Clare's breakthrough hit "Too Close" is picking up speed. It is this week's hottest chart climber. ... Read More
Glee Releases Full Performance Of "Call Me Maybe"
Tuesday September 11, 2012
Glee kicks off season 4 this Thursday, September 13, 2012. Things begin with a bang as the cast covers the biggest song of the summer, Carly Rae Jepsen's #1 ... Read More
Randy Jackson Is Back As Judge On American Idol
Tuesday September 11, 2012
Rumors in recent weeks were that Randy Jackson was being moved from a judging role on American Idol to being a mentor. Now, with negotiations having broken down with ... Read More
Avril Lavigne's Next Album With Fiancee Chad Kroeger Due in Late 2012 Or Early 2013
Monday September 10, 2012
According to Billboard magazine, Avril Lavigne's next album is complete and in the mixing process. Reportedly she enlisted the help of her new fiancee, Nickelback lead vocalist Chad Kroeger. ... Read More
Get To Know Demi Lovato
Monday September 10, 2012
Beginning this Wednesday, September 12, 2012, pop star Demi Lovato is likely to expand her fan base well beyond her dedicated teenage followers when she debuts as a judge on ... Read More
Green Day Announce North American Tour Dates For Late 2012 and Early 2013
Monday September 10, 2012
Green Day have announced the first round of tour dates to support their series of three albums Uno! Dos! and Tre! to be released over the next four months. ... Read More
Taylor Swift's Tearjerking Charity Single "Ronan" Surges To the Top of the iTunes Chart
Monday September 10, 2012
Friday night on the Stand Up To Cancer Telethon Taylor Swift performed a song titled "Ronan." It tells the heartbreaking story of a young boy who died of cancer ... Read More
Dorothy McGuire of the McGuire Sisters Dies At Age 84
Monday September 10, 2012
Dorothy McGuire Williamson (far right in the photo) of the pioneering pop trio the McGuire Sisters died last Friday at the age of 84. The group consisted of Dorothy ... Read More
Ne-Yo Grabs the Top of the Singles Chart In This Week's UK Pop Music Charts
Monday September 10, 2012
For the fourth time in his career Ne-Yo has topped the UK pop singles chart with the lead single from one of his albums. He narrowly topped two other ... Read More
Britney Spears and Simon Cowell Headline This Week's Pop Music On TV
Monday September 10, 2012
There may not be a musical performance, but there are few bigger names in pop music right now than Britney Spears and Simon Cowell. The pair will appear this ... Read More
Rihanna Announces Diamonds World Concert Tour
Friday September 7, 2012
On the heels of winning Video Of the Year at last night's MTV Video Music Awards, Rihanna has announced her Diamonds World Concert Tour. She revealed 27 North American ... Read More
One Direction and Rihanna Win Big At the MTV Video Music Awards
Friday September 7, 2012
One Direction led the night taking home three awards, but they had to share the spotlight with Rihanna who headed home with the Best Video Of the Year Award for ... Read More
Guide To the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards
Thursday September 6, 2012
The MTV Video Music Awards have taken place every year since 1984. They are designed to celebrate and honor the art of the music video, but the annual celebration ... Read More
Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, and Coldplay Headline Tomorrow's Stand Up To Cancer Telethon
Thursday September 6, 2012
Tomorrow, September 7, 2012, the Stand Up To Cancer telethon returns for a third time. This year it is led by stellar performers including Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, and ... Read More
Flo Rida Regains the #1 Spot In This Week's US Pop Music Charts
Thursday September 6, 2012
Two weeks ago Flo Rida's big hit "Whistle" tumbled from #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after only one week at the top. This week he returns to reclaim ... Read More
Joe South, Writer and Performer of "Games People Play," Dies At Age 72
Thursday September 6, 2012
72 year old singer-songwriter Joe South died of a heart attack Wednesday at his home in Georgia. His best remembered hit single was "Games People Play" which reached #12 ... Read More
Matchbox Twenty's First Studio Album In Nearly a Decade Leads The Top New Albums Of the Week
Thursday September 6, 2012
It has been nearly 10 years since the group Matchbox Twenty released their last all-new studio album. The group's first three albums were all multi-platinum top 10 hits and ... Read More
Lady Gaga Reveals 1st Set of 2013 North American Born This Way Ball Tour Dates
Wednesday September 5, 2012
Lady Gaga is finally bringing her massive Born This Way Ball concert tour to North America. Today she announced 26 dates for North America beginning January 11, 2013. They ... Read More
Phillip Phillips' Debut Album Won't Appear Until January Or February
Wednesday September 5, 2012
It has been long standing tradition that the first album from an American Idol winner appears in stores during the fall of the year of their victory. This ... Read More
Academy Awards Change Rules To Ensure Five Best Song Nominees
Wednesday September 5, 2012
After a complicated mathematical formula resulted in only two nominees for the Best Song Academy Award last year and only four the year before, the Academy Awards are changing the ... Read More
K-Pop's Psy Signs To Schoolboy Records Joining Carly Rae Jepsen
Wednesday September 5, 2012
Scooter Braun, best known as Justin Bieber's manager, announced yesterday that South Korean pop sensation Psy has signed to Braun's Schoolboy Records. The label is also the home to ... Read More
Rihanna, One Direction, and Taylor Swift Lead the List Of Performers For Thursday's MTV Video Music Awards
Tuesday September 4, 2012
As always, this year's MTV Video Music Awards has a stellar list of performers. They range from country and pop superstar Taylor Swift performing her current #1 pop hit ... Read More
Your Party Starting Song List Is Updated
Tuesday September 4, 2012
Do you know some assistance in putting your party music together and keeping it up to date? Then you need to look no further for a combination of some ... Read More
Train Keeps Charging Forward With the Hottest Pop Song On the Charts
Tuesday September 4, 2012
With a bit of humor in their catchy pop song, the band Train have the hottest song climbing the charts for the second week in a row. "50 Ways ... Read More
Gotye Presents a Powerful Sonic and Visual Blast In Concert
Tuesday September 4, 2012
You might think that a live show by Australian artist Gotye would follow the delicate percussion textures and intimate vocals of his breakthrough hit "Somebody That I Used To Know." ... Read More
Taylor Swift's "Never Ever" Video Features Furry Bandmates and a Lot Of Fun
Monday September 3, 2012
It seems that a music video accompanying Taylor Swift's current #1 pop hit "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" could have easily come off as bitter or even mean-spirited. ... Read More
Demi Lovato Earns Her First #1 Pop Radio Hit With "Give Your Heart a Break"
Monday September 3, 2012
It seems the timing couldn't be better. On September 12, 2012 20-year-old Demi Lovato makes her debut as a judge on the second season of the US version of ... Read More
Remembering the Music of Hal David and Burt Bacharach
Monday September 3, 2012
Sadly, pop music lost another legendary figure over the holiday weekend. Songwriter Hal David (at right) died at the age of 91 September 1, 2012 following complications from suffering ... Read More
K-Pop Hit "Gangnam Style" Explodes In US Popularity
Monday September 3, 2012
K-Pop may finally have its first big US breakthrough, and it has come from a direction few would have predicted. South Korea's pop music industry, known simply as K-Pop, ... Read More
Phillip Phillips Performs His Breakout Hit "Home" In This Week's Pop Music On TV
Monday September 3, 2012
This year's American Idol winner Phillip Phillips is beginning to look like a breakout pop star. His debut single "Home" entered the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 ... Read More
Little Mix Fly To the Top In This Week's UK Pop Music Charts
Monday September 3, 2012
This year's X Factor UK has made a few changes and is handling the release of music by last year's winner a bit differently. Fortunately James Masterton is here ... Read More