These are the hottest 10 pop songs of the week as determined by About Top 40. This chart is compiled consulting data from various music industry charts and sources. It is intended to indicate the hottest rising hits. Recordings that have reached the top 10 of the Billboard Pop 100 chart are disqualified from this chart.
1. Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Deja Vu
Jay-Z recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his first album Reasonable Doubt with a hot concert. Beyonce was among the guest performers to help celebrate the occasion.
2. Paris Hilton - Stars Are Blind
There was much debate in the past few months over whether or not Paris Hilton could actually record a pop hit. It looks like those questions have been answered with an emphatic yes.
3. Cherish featuring Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ - Do It To It
The young women of Cherish are the hottest new girl group in town.
4. Janet Jackson with Nelly - Call On Me
One of the big pop mysteries of the week is whether or not a Janet Jackson-Mariah Carey duet will take place. Producer Jermaine Dupri says yes, but the divas in question have not confirmed.
5. Sean Paul featuring Keyshia Cole - When You Gonna (Give It Up To Me)
Sean Paul was honored as Reggae Artist of the Year at the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul songwriting awards June 26, 2006.
6. Panic! At the Disco - I Write Sins Not Tragedies
Panic! At the Disco are attempting to make a last push into the national top 10. The next few weeks should determine whether or not they make it.
7. Mario Vazquez - Gallery
Mario Vazquez is the man who shocked American Idol fans by dropping out in 2005 when he had reached the final 12. The controversy surrounding that decision didn't stop him from being signed to a recording contract by legendary mogul Clive Davis. "Gallery" is his first single.
8. Blue October - Hate Me
Foiled is the third studio album from the band Blue October, but "Hate Me" is their very first song to make it to the pop singles chart.
9. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg, and Mariah Carey are just 3 of the stellar artists expected to appear on Lil' Jon's next album Crunk Rock.
10. Busta Rhymes Featuring will.i.am & Kelis - I Love My B****
Although his pop career is going well, the personal life of Busta Rhymes may be a different matter. Celebrity journalists have been buzzing with news of his ongoing custody battles with ex-girlfriend Joanne Wood.
