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. Nelly Furtado - Say It Right
According to circulating reports, Nelly Furtado is planning to record a duet with international pop superstar Kylie Minogue.
2. Fall Out Boy - This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race
If you are feeling in an artistic mood, Fall Out Boy would like you to express your talent in helping them design an online cover for their upcoming album Infinity on High.
3. Avril Lavigne - Keep Holding On
In addition to providing music for the soundtrack of the movie Eragon, Avril Lavigne recently made her onscreen debut in the film Fast Food Nation.
4. Daughtry - It's Not Over
Only a monster new album from Jay-Z prevented Chris Daughtry and his band landing at #1 in their first week on the chart last week with the album titled simply Daughtry.
5. Paula DeAnda featuring the DEY - Walk Away (Remember Me)
Via YouTube, check out a recent appearance on MTV's TRL by Paula DeAnda.
6. Unk - Walk It Out
Unk (aka Anthony Platt) is the latest artist to emerge out of the vibrant Atlanta, Georgia rap scene.
7. Rihanna and Sean Paul - Break It Off
It was a big week for Rihanna. She took home accolades at this year's Billboard Music Awards as well as being named the latest star of CoverGirl ads joining Queen Latifah, Christie Brinkley, and Keri Russell among others.
8. U2 and Green Day - The Saints Are Coming
Moving beyond their assistance in efforts to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, Green Day are now partnering with the National Resources Defense Council to fight America's oil addiction. Head over to the campaign's official web site for more details.
9. Bow Wow featuring Chris Brown and Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine
He isn't denying it was painful, but Bow Wow says the emotions from his recent breakup with Ciara were plowed into work on his upcoming album The Price of Fame, and the entire experience made him "a better man."
10. My Chemical Romance - Welcome to the Black Parade
My Chemical Romance are one of the latest top-level pop acts to take part in the Cingular-sponsored series of free Flash Concerts. If you would like to see the band free in Vegas on December 11, 2006, visit the Flash Concert Site for more details.
