What’s Hot Right Now?

So, what’s the hottest music right now? Well, here’s this week’s Top 10 hottest songs according to the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

1. Ke$ha – “Tik Tok”

2. Lady Gaga – “Bad Romance”

3. Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys -  “Empire State of Mind”

4. Young Money Ft. Lloyd – “BedRock”

5. Iyaz – “Replay”

6. David Guetta ft. Akon “Sexy Chick”

7. Train – “Hey, Soul Sister”

8. Rihanna Ft. Jeezy – “Hard”

9. Owl City – “Fireflies”

10. Ludacris – “How Low”

Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake to Perform at “Hope for Haiti”

During the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards, it was announced that a benefit concert called Hope for Haiti would be held to raise money to help in the damages caused by the destructive earthquake that shattered the nation earlier this month.

Those who will be performing at the concert include Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Bono, Alicia Keys and Sting. The songs sung by these artists will be available for digital purchase, and the proceeds will be sent to help in Haiti.

Make sure you tune in on January 22nd. A great number of TV stations will be broadcasting the event, which will be hosted by Wyclef Jean in New York, while Anderson Cooper hosts from Haiti.

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Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake to Perform at “Hope for Haiti”

During the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards, it was announced that a benefit concert called Hope for Haiti would be held to raise money to help in the damages caused by the destructive earthquake that shattered the nation earlier this month.

Those who will be performing at the concert include Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Bono, Alicia Keys and Sting. The songs sung by these artists will be available for digital purchase, and the proceeds will be sent to help in Haiti.

Make sure you tune in on January 22nd. A great number of TV stations will be broadcasting the event, which will be hosted by Wyclef Jean in New York, while Anderson Cooper hosts from Haiti.

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Billboard Hot 100 Update: January 12, 2010

Time for our Billboard Hot 100 update! Topping the chart is Ke$ha with her debut single, “Tik Tok”, which is doing surprisingly well.  Also doing well is the hit-making Lady Gaga with her single “Bad Romance” and Iyaz with his song “Replay.”

Check out the current Billboard Hot 100 chart below:

1. Ke$ha – “Tik Tok”

2. Lady Gaga – “Bad Romance”

3. Iyaz – “Replay”

4. Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys -  “Empire State of Mind”

5. Owl City – “Fireflies”

6. David Guetta ft. Akon “Sexy Chick”

7. Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne – “Down”

8. Jason DeRulo – “Watcha Say”

9. Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feeling”

10. Miley Cyrus – “Party in the USA”

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2009 American Music Awards Nominees Announced!

The nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards have been announced! Among the most nominated for awards this year were Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift. The Kind of Pop scored five AMA nods and Taylor Swift was nominated six times.

Hopefully Michael Jackson is able to win something, to kind of complete his memory. I think it’s nice that they are giving people the chance to vote for MJ. Do so here. Also, confirmed performers include Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez and Adam Lambert. Sounds like it’s going to be a good show.

Be sure to tune in to catch the awards on November 22nd on ABC at 8/7c. Here are the nominees:

POP or ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist

Eminem
Michael Jackson
T.I.

Favorite Female Artist

Beyonce
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group

Black Eyed Peas
Kings of Leon
Nickelback

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2008 Grammy Nominations In Pop Category

The 2008 Grammy Nominations were announced last night in Los Angeles. Here are the Pop Artists and songs that made it.

Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis (Record of The Year Nominee)

I’m Yours by Jason Mraz (Song of the Year Nominee)

Love Song by Sara Bareilles (Song of the Year Nominee)

Jonas Brothers (Best New Artist Nominee)

Duffy (Best New Artist Nominee)

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Nominees
• Chasing Pavements by Adelle
• Love Song by Sara Bareilles
• Mercy by Duffy
• Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
• I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry
• So What by Pink

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
• All Summer Long by Kid Rock
• Say by John Mayer
• That Was Me by Paul McCartney
• I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
• Closer by Ne-Yo
• Wichita Lineman by James Taylor

Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

• Viva La Vida by Coldplay
• Waiting In The Weeds by Eagles 
• Going On by Gnarls Barkley 
• Won’t Go Home Without You by Maroon 5
• Apologize by OneRepublic

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
• Lesson Learned by Alicia Keys & John Mayer
• 4 Minutes by Madonna, Justin Timberlake & Timbaland
• Rich Woman by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
• If I Never See Your Face Again by Rihanna & Maroon 5
• No Air by Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown

Category 11 – Best Pop Vocal Album

• Detours by Sheryl Crow
• Rockferry by Duffy
• Long Road Out Of Eden by Eagles
• Spirit by Leona Lewis• Covers by James Taylor

Country Music Stop has the Country category nominations. Hip Hop Roll has the Hip Hop / Rap category. Metal Martyr has the metal music genre list. For a complete list of 2008 Grammy Nominations, visit Suntimes. The winners of the 51st Annual Grammy Awards will be presented on February 9th, 2009. More details on that will be posted in the coming months.
 

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I’m Not Helping Britney Be A VMA Nominee

So everyone and their Presses are campaigning for their artists to be nominated for 2008 VMA. One that really made me laugh was Britney Spears Myspace bulletin asking fans to rack as many nominations for the Pop Star.

Find out why I’m not going to help Britney after the fold…

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Alicia Keys Performance On Ellen

Here’s a video of Alicia Keys performing on Ellen just in case anyone missed it.

Alicia Keys Performance Video On Letterman

This video of Alicia Keys on Letterman sure helps a pop music blogger who can’t stay up to watch Late Night shows anymore . Enjoy!

I’m sure glad she’s fine now. Gotta have those vocal chords well rested if she wants to continue her tour .

Alicia Keys Cancels A Few Cities From Tour

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Oh wow, first, Jordin Sparks cancels being Alicia Keys‘ opening act due to vocal problems, now it’s Alicia’s turn to cancels a few stops from her tour. First she canceled the one in Pittsburgh, next was Cleveland. Right now she’s being treated swollen vocal chords and hopes to get back on stage on April 26th for the Columbus concert.

Get well Alicia!!

*Source/Access Hollywood

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