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. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
Avril Lavigne recently stated that her marriage to Deryck Whibley has mellowed her out but still leaving her with enough attitude for songs like "Girlfriend."
2. Beyonce featuring Shakira - Beautiful Liar
In the wake of rumors that Beyonce and boyfriend Jay-Z were on the verge of splitting, the pair headed off to Punta de Mita, Mexico to spend some quality time in an $11,000-per-night villa. Fellow guests said the couple looked tremendously happy.
3. Pink - U + Ur Hand
According to reports, Pink has recorded a song with Annie Lennox that will be released as a single later this year.
4. Diddy featuring Keyshia Cole - Last Night
Diddy is embarking on the 4th round of Making the Band following up last year's creation of Danity Kane. This time the goal is to put together a hot boy band.
5. Christina Aguilera - Candyman
Forbes magazine has named Christina Aguilera as the 19th richest woman in entertainment.
6. Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats
Catch Carrie Underwood on Saturday Night Live March 24, 2007.
7. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
Robin Thicke is the first white male artist to top the R&B singles chart since George Michael.
8. Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Face Down
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus gained a bit of additional exposure for their music by the inclusion of their song "In Fate's Hands" on the soundtrack for the video game Madden NFL 07.
9. Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake - Give It To Me
Rumors are flying that Timbaland may collaborate with Madonna on her next album.
10. Ne-Yo - Because of You
Ne-Yo has commented that he had 4 songs written for a comeback by Britney Spears. However, after she failed multiple times to show up to listen to the songs, he says that he may give the songs to Nicole Scherzinger.
