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. Katy Perry - "I Kissed a Girl"
Courtesy Capitol Records
Katy Perry's upcoming debut album will include contributions from producers Butch Walker, Dr. Luke, and Glen Ballard.
2. New Kids on the Block - "Summertime"
Courtesy Interscope
New Kids on the Block plan to kick off a reunion tour in September 2008.
3. Chris Brown - "Forever"
Courtesy Jive Records
Chris Brown's "Forever" has reached #1 on the pop singles chart in New Zealand.
4. Coldplay - "Viva La Vida"
Courtesy Capitol Records
According to Coldplay's Chris Martin, Justin Timberlake is a major inspiration for their upcoming album Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends.
5. Miley Cyrus - "7 Things"
Courtesy Hollywood Records
Miley Cyrus recently escaped injury when a ferris wheel was damaged in high winds on the set of her upcoming Hannah Montana movie.
6. Colby O'Donis featuring Akon - "What You Got"
Courtesy Konvict Music
Look for Colby O'Donis' debut album Colby O July 15, 2008.
7. Duffy - "Mercy"
Courtesy A&M Records
According to Teen Music, Rihanna would like to record a "feminist anthem" for her next album with Duffy and Amy Winehouse.
8. Plies featuring Ne-Yo - "Bust It Baby (Part 2)"
courtesy Atlantic Records
Plies will be celebrating the upcoming release of his next album Definition of Real by presenting a free concert for fans this weekend in Orlando, Florida.
9. Metro Station - "Shake It"
Courtesy Red Ink Records
Metro Station's "Shake It" is included on the compilation Now! That's What I Call Music! 28 released to stores this week.
10. Flyleaf - "All Around Me"
Courtesy Octone Records
It has been nearly a year since "All Around Me" was initially released as a single.
