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. Rihanna - Don't Stop the Music
Courtesy Island Def Jam
"Don't Stop the Music" will be officially released January 15, 2008 as Rihanna's 4th single from the album Good Girl Gone Bad.
2. Chris Brown - With You
Courtesy Jive Records
Rumors are flourishing that Chris Brown will make an appearance on Michael Jackson's upcoming comeback album.
3. Wylef Jean featuring Akon, Lil Wayne, & Niaa - Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)
Courtesy Sony
Wyclef Jean will be one of the entertainers on hand to take part in the annual BET Honors Saturday, January 12, 2008 to recognize contributions from African-Americans.
4. Sean Kingston - Take You There
Courtesy Epic Records
Sean Kingston says that once his second album is released, he plans to concentrate on pursuing an acting career.
5. OneRepublic - Stop and Stare
Courtesy Interscope
OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder is the primary producer on Blake Lewis' debut album Audio Day Dream.
6. Simple Plan - When I'm Gone
Courtesy Atlantic Records
The members of Simple Plan operate their own charitable foundation that supports work on teen-related problems such as suicide, poverty, and drug addiction.
7. Janet Jackson - Feedback
Courtesy Island Def JamThe video for "Feedback" debuts tonight on BET's 106 & Park.
8. Linkin Park - Shadow Of the Day
Courtesy Warner Bros.
"Shadow Of the Day" has been used in promo spots for the TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
9. Ashley Tisdale - He Said, She Said
Courtesy Warner Bros. Records
10. Buckcherry - Sorry
Courtesy Eleven Seven Music
Buckcherry recently raised $13,000 for the TJ Martell Foundation by auctioning one day in the studio with the band.
