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. Chris Brown - "Forever"
Courtesy Jive Records
The music video for "Forever" was shot by acclaimed video director Joseph Kahn.
2. Jesse McCartney - "Leavin'"
Courtesy Hollywood Records
Jesse McCartney says that Simon Cowell wants him to write more songs for artists that he manages after McCartney co-wrote the massive hit "Bleeding Love" for Leona Lewis.
3. Mariah Carey - "Bye Bye"
Courtesy Island Records
4. Colby O'Donis featuring Akon - "What You Got"
Courtesy Konvict Music
20-year-old Colby O'Donis was born in New York City of Puerto Rican descent.
5. 3 Doors Down - "It's Not My Time"
Courtesy Universal
6. Rihanna - "Take a Bow"
Courtesy Def Jam
Rihanna revealed this week that she has a relationship in which she is "very close" to Chris Brown.
7. John Mayer - "Say"
Courtesy Aware Records
Gossip reporters continue to discuss John Mayer's romantic life including whether or not he is in a relationship with actress Jennifer Aniston.
8. Metro Station - "Shake It"
Photo by Davey Wilson, courtesy Red Ink Records
Metro Station's Trace Cyrus is the creator of a clothing company called From Backseats to Bedrooms.
9. Colbie Caillat - "Realize"
© Universal Republic
Colbie Caillat claims she was first inspired to sing at the age of 11 when she heard the Fugees' version of "Killing Me Softly."
10. Danity Kane - "Damaged"
Courtesy Bad Boy Entertainment
Diddy has promised that he will take the stage at a few of the stops on the tour featuring his proteges Danity Kane.
