Pop goddess, Madonna was recently  ranked #3 by Forbes magazine’s list of the 100 Most Powerful Celebrities!  No doubt, she is super powerful. There is a reason why she’s been around so long! She’s accomplished so much!
 
Here’s what Forbes had to say about her:
The queen of pop’s Hard Candy album tour became the top-grossing international tour of 2008, bringing in $280 million on 58 concerts in 17 countries. Keeping the 50-year old star’s name in the papers: a reported love affair with allegedly juiced baseball slugger Alex Rodriquez, the end of her eight-year marriage to director Guy Ritchie, and …read more

Pop Music Scene was launched on April 2008 but I’ve discussed, reviewed, featured 767 topics and even hosted contests since then. Not bad for an 9 month old blog, don’t you think? Join me in reminiscing some of my favorite posts here from 2008 at Pop Music Scene.
ALBUM Reviews

Breakout by Miley Cyrus
E=MC2 by Mariah Carey
Spirit by Leona Lewis
Circus by Britney Spears
The Block by NKOTB (part 2)
The Block by NKOTB (part 1)
Doll Domination by Pussycat Dolls
Departure by Jesse McCartney
Bring Ya To The Brink by Cyndi Lauper

Rolling Stone released their 2008 Top 100 Singles and not everyone is happy. You can’t blame them though because the list just does not make sense. No disrespect to the artists included on the list but there are far better and popular singles that came out this year that should’ve been on the list.
Here are the Pop Songs that made it :

#20 I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry
#25 Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
#27 Shut Up and Let Me Go by The Ting Tings
#29 So What by PINK
$49 Video Girl by Jonas Brothers
#51 Rule Breaker by Ashlee Simpson 
#61 …read more

Various artists have released their Christmas albums out, respectively. For some, it’s such an ultimate album to add to their repertoire. Interestingly enough, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has just released her first ever Christmas Album of her career. While young ones clamor for releasing one at the beginning of their careers, Aretha waited for a long long time. Well, better late than never, right?

(Image © DJW/Pop Music Scene)
Here’s a list of Christmas Albums that I’ve compiled for you to pick from. I’m sure you are bound to find a Christmas CD to listen to this year to …read more

Here’s a pop music playlist this week of September 29 compiled thanks to My Playlist.
There were other song I wanted to add but they weren’t available. Not yet anyway. Womanizer by Britney Spears for example. Oh well, maybe next week .

 
You can create your own playlist using MyPlaylist.org which generate to embed code for you which you in turn can post in your Myspace, Faceboook, hi5, Blogger, WP and other blog platforms. And it’s all free. Kewl Beans .

Here’s a Monday round-up around the b5media’s Music Channel to accompany your first (2nd) cup of coffee on this Monday morning. Just a little link lovin’ to  some of my friends here at the channel.
Aguilera Buff confirms that Christina Aguilera did NOT kiss Russel Brand.
Austin Sound Check posted a New Lemurs Video | Live at Mohawk.
Avril Groupie shares the Avril Lavigne’s Best Damn Tour (Live in Toronto) DVD Setlist.
Beyonce-K gives you a sneak peak of Beyonce’s new video for “If I Were A Boy”.
Britney Groupie reports on Britney’s possible comeback in where else, Vegas.
Canadian Music News …read more

Oh here we go right? I can’t just leave it enough alone. I have to bitch about it. Oh shusssss, this ain’t your Mama’s blog. Take a cue from Britney Spears who picked up 3 awards, “It’s Pop Music Scene, biaaaatttccchhhh!”
Let’s start with the 2008 VMA Miss.

New Kids On The Block were nowhere to be found. WTH? (they’re in London, hehe)
Performances were really tame and lame compare to the past performances.
Katy Perry’s “Like A Virgin” version sucked.
Lauren Conrad is such a boring person/presenter.
Miley Cyrus should’ve performed.
Rihanna’s opening performance was borderline boring and really …read more

As part of the Music Channel’s Summer Soundtrack theme day, I’m sharing with you the summer hits I’ve been listening to. I guess you could call it as a “Summer Soundtrack”. I haven’t had time time to crank up the old school songs, except on a few instances here at the Song Of The Day feature. As August is such a busy month for me, I usually pump the volume up when my favorite hits are playing on Satellite TV’s XM Hitlist or 20 on 20. Take a listen below and hope everyone is having a wonderful Summer!

 
As you …read more

I created a Pop Music Playlist using MyPlayList.org and here’s what I have on rotation right now.

 
Check out MyPlaylist.org to create your own playlist. You can have as much as 100 songs in your list. Put it in your profiles on Myspace, Facebook, or blog sites. It’s all free so what are you waiting for?

Image © Dexie J Wharton / Pop Music Scene 

52 Bands lists the Be Your Own Pet tour dates.
Austin Sound Check  got a taste of Kanye West’s uber-inflated ego.
Big Apple Music gives you the list of the JVC Jazz Festival.
Brit Music Scene talks about the Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty duet that may never happen.
Christian Music Fan reviewed Scott Wilder ‘All I Need’ Album.
Country Music Stop has the ACM Award Winner List.
Crooner Culture celebrated  Blue Eyes’ 10 yr Death Anniversary. That’s Frank Sinatra aka Blue Eyes just in case you’re wondering.
Ear Sucker gave Scarlett Johansson a reality check. She can’t …read more