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Is there a pop heaven? Yes, there is, and Katy Perry's walking on it! The 28-year-old California girl released, as promised, on September 30 her second and last iTunes countdown single ahead of the October 22 release of her fourth studio album "Prism". Listen to the premiere of "Walking On Air"…

She rose to international fame for writing the club smash "I Love It" for Icona Pop, but Charli XCX is also a professional singer herself, and in fact, the English lady released her debut album "True Romance" in April this year. The album didn't perform so well on the UK charts, but after the…

"Pure Heroine" is the debut studio album by 16-year-old, New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde - born Ella Yelich-O'Connor. The rising, young talent is signed to Universal Music and saw her popularity its highest peak with her first single "Royals". The art-pop, minimal tune is, as of this post,…

Part 2 is here!. Justin Timberlake completes the "20/20 Experience" era with the release of "The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2", his official fourth studio album and follow-up to the March 2013-released first part. The sequel - which is released September 30 in the US - features 11 tracks in its…

Watch now the music video for Mike Will Made It's latest club banger "23", featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J, that is the first single from his upcoming debut album "Est. in 1989 Pt. 3", expected to arrive in stores in late 2013 via Interscope. The high school-themed "23" video was…

Drake is on a promotion streak this week in the US due to the release of his third studio album "Nothing Was The Same". The Canadian rapper's latest stop was on E!'s late-night talk show "Chelsea Lately". Watch the full interview video below! You know that with Drake's awesome personality and…

Skylar Grey walks the museum of bad memories in the music video for "Back From The Dead". The dark song, featuring Big Sean and Travis Barker, is the latest single out from Grey's Eminem-executive produced sophomore album "Don't Look Down". Can we give Skylar a round of applause?. The Wisconsin…

After a couple delays earlier this year, MMG's Meek Mill unleashes the third installment in his 'Dreamchasers' mixtape series. 'Dreamchasers 3' comes packed with 16 tracks and features artists like Rick Ross, Fabolous, Nicki Minaj, French Montana, Mase, Future, and others. Production is handled by…

Alan Carr celebrated the 100th episode of his Channel 4 comedy chat show "Alan Carr: Chatty Man" last night (September 27), and channel executives managed to snag two of the biggest stars in the music industry right now, like Rihanna and Justin Timberlake, to be guests on the Friday-aired special…

You know those music videos that honestly help a song that you're on the fence about?. Well, this is one of them!. One week after premiering their new single "Shot At The Night", rock band The Killers release through VEVO the music video for the very The Killers-sounding, with a touch of 80's…

Although Pusha T never came through with a stream of his album 'My Name Is My Name' as he promised yesterday, the G.O.O.D. Music signee does give us a new visual/track titled 'King Push'. 'King Push' serves as the intro track on 'MNIMN' and is produced by Joaquin Phoenix (Yes, the actor) and Kanye…

The motherf*cking princess, Avril Lavigne, celebrates her 28th birthday today (September 27) and before going mental tonight partying like there's tomorrow (that, or staying at home with hubby Chad Kroeger), the Canadian pop-rock star stopped by last night on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to gift her…

Havana Brown had a moment of international success last year's summer with the RedOne remix of her song "We Run The Night". The club banger - which eventually got a platinum certification in the U.S - managed to top the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, and crack the Top 30 on the Hot 100.…

As Meek Mill gears up to release his long awaited 'Dreamchasers 3' mixtape on September 29th, the Philly-born rapper decides to give us a listen to a new track entitled 'Make Me'. "I never cared what a n*gga had to say about me, and I never cared what a b*tch had to say about me" he raps over the…

Paris Hilton is to put her other 'professions' to the side to focus once again in music. After surprising pop fans with her guilty-pleasure self-titled debut album in 2006, the American socialite will return in the upcoming months with that much-requested follow-up. Paris has found a new home in…

Justin Timberlake's new album "The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2" hits U.S stores next week, so you know that means, "promotion, promotion, and promotion!". After performing new music at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival over the weekend, the married talented singer took the stage on ABC's "Jimmy…

Just one day after the arrival of his new album "Nothing Was The Same", rapper Drake drops the official visual for his hit first single, "Hold On, We're Going Home". The 80's-inspired, retro track is produced by Noah "40" Shebib. Directed by Bill Pope, the MV for "Hold On, We're Going Home"…

Rihanna is A$AP Rocky's "Fashion Killa". It was first evident from the lyrics on the song, and now, even more, because it's the Bajan beauty who stars in the music video for the new single from the US rapper's debut album "Long. Live. ASAP". Watch below! A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have quite a…

Cher Lloyd builds her self-confidence in the music video for "I Wish". The T.I-assisted catchy pop track is produced by Shellback and will serve as the lead single from the British singer's upcoming second album, whose title and release date are still unknown. Loved "I Wish" from the very first…

Season 5 of 'The Voice USA' initiated on Monday, September 23, with the first blind auditions. First, though, there was the usual group performance by all four coaches, Christina Aguilera and Cee-Lo are back on the NBC singing competition. The owners of the famous revolving red chairs performed…

Jessica Cornish, aka. Jessie J headlined last night Day 23 of the 2013 iTunes Festival at The Roundhouse in London. During her rousing set, the British pop singer had a surprise in store for fans. When performing the empowering anthem, "Conquer The World", from her just-released sophomore album…

Drake has officially released his third studio album 'Nothing Was The Same'. The heavily anticipated project is the follow up to his Grammy-winning album 'Take Care' released back in 2011. "I think it's just the surreal evolution of life in general, specifically my life" Drake told Ryan Seacrest…

Justin Timberlake connects with Toronto rapper Drake for 'Cabaret', one of the many standout tracks found on Justin's fourth studio album '20/20 Experience 2 Of 2'. The Timbaland-produced tune is the first time the two artists have crossed paths. Those looking for more collaborations between…

Nelly and Pharrell have crossed paths many times before and the two come together once again for Nelly's latest release 'IDGAF', which also features Atlanta rapper T.I. spitting two verses. 'IDGAF' will be appearing on Nelly's upcoming eighth studio album 'M.O.'. As well as contributing vocals on…

Part 2: Ever since Kanye West's visit to Matt Lauer's 'Today Show', interviews of 'Ye have been a rare occurrence. Late last month, he gave us his first TV interview in over three years courtesy of Kris Jenner and now the Chicago native decided to pay a visit to BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe, who also…

With just 8 days to go till the release of Justin Timberlake's fourth studio album 'The 20/20 Experience 2 Of 2', the Memphis Pop star teams up with iTunes to offer up a full stream of the 11-track project. Executive-produced by Timbaland, 'The 20/20 Experience 2 Of 2' serves as a direct follow up…

While out overseas, Kanye West took his talents over to popular French talk show 'Le Grand Journal' for a performance of his single 'Black Skinhead'. The rock-influenced record can be found on 'Ye's sixth solo album 'Yeezus'. It's never just a simple generic performance for Kanye and this time…

Are wedding bells truly ringing for Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks or was this just an 'act'?. Watch the Miami-born singer pop the question to his girlfriend in the music video for "Marry Me", the latest single from Jason's third studio album "Tattoos". It was a given Jordin would star in the…

Watch now the world premiere of the "Stay The Night" music video by Zedd. The Hayley Williams-assisted piano-driven electro-pop song is the first single from the German DJ's upcoming re-release of his debut album "Clarity", in stores September 24th. Directed by Daniel "Cloud" Campos (who made…

Tinie Tempah seeks sunshine in the music video for "Children of the Sun", the official second single from the British rapper's upcoming album "Demonstration", due in stores on November 4th. "Children of the Sun" features Sweden's John Martin in the chorus. I would have preferred a less 'smart'…