Music and Lyrics

The super talented Sara Bareilles puts her own spin on Beyonce's smash hit "Single Ladies" on the latest series of Billboard's Mashup Mondays. I've seen so many covers of this song, some pretty good and others average. Sara's version has to be definitely one of the best.

The Scissor Sisters go all colorful in their new music video for "Any Which Way", the official second single from the group's latest album "Night Work" in stores since June. This Stuart Price production has to be one of the highlights of that album. I love it!.

Back in July there were rumours Latin diva Jennifer Lopez had recorded new vocals for the remix of Taio Cruz' hit single "Dynamite". Time passed and no sight of this super anticipated remix - since it's been quite a long time we had no brand new music by J.Lo.

Kanye West stopped by Angie Martinez's radio show at New York's Hot 97 on Wednesday to world premiere a new track off his upcoming album - reported to be titled "Dark Twisted Fantasy" - in stores this November.

London rapper Tinie Tempah has premiered his new single entitled "Written In The Stars", the third official cut lifted from his upcoming debut album "The Disc-Overy" which drops in stores on October 4th in the UK.

M.I.A has finally decided to premiere the music video for "XXXO", the official lead single from her newest album "Maya" available since July. Just so you remember this single was released back in May! LOL.

One of Germany's most international pop groups, Monrose has just premiered the music video for "This Is Me" - the official second single from their fourth studio album entitled "Ladylike" - in stores since June 11 on German-speaking Europe.

Girlicious, the Robin Antin-formed trio composed by Nichole, Natalie and Chrystina, may have had two flopped singles with "Over You" and "Maniac", but that doesn't mean they're going to give up.

Pop star Katy Perry has premiered at noon this Tuesday via MTV the music video for "Teenage Dream", the title track and second single from Perry's upcoming third album in stores on August 24th.

As Katy Perry previously announced, she has released a new promo single today, August 10th via iTunes in the form of "Circle The Drain". This becomes the fifth track in full that we have from Perry's upcoming studio album "Teenage Dream" in stores on August 24th.

The 2010 Teen Choice Awards were held and taped on Sunday at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City and aired on Monday via FOX. Top pop stars like Katy Perry, Jason Derulo, Justin Bieber or Travie McCoy (with Bruno Mars) performed at this year's ceremony.

British Virgin Islands-born star Iyaz meets the love of his life in the newly premiered music video for "So Big", the third official single from his debut album "Replay" in stores in the US on September 21st via Beluga Heights Records. First time I hear this song and I like.

Country princess Taylor Swift and R&B songstress Keri Hilson were among the many international acts that performed at the 2010 edition of the Summer Sonic Festival held the last weekend in Japan - one of the biggest music festivals in the world.

The Saturdays have just officially released their latest single "Missing You" in the UK - digital version last Sunday and CD copy today - The electro-pop ballad has managed to peak thus far at an amazing #2 position on the local iTunes - only beaten by Flo Rida's "Club Can't Handle Me".

Queen of K-Pop (Korean Pop), BoA has just premiered the music video for her incredibly amazing comeback single "Hurricane Venus". This song can be found on her newest LP of the same title name that was released in South Korea on Thursday, August 5th.

Check out this brand new Natasha Bedingfield tune entitled "D.I.Y" - confirmed to be from the recording sessions of her upcoming album "Strip Me" - in stores in November. Very nice midtempo ballad. Relaxed vocals, uplifting sounding chorus and nice lyrics, trademark of Natasha.

Back in May, Kelly Clarkson was busy playing the last concerts of the Asian leg of the All I Ever Wanted World Tour - however the pop star decided to take some time off and make an appearence on Superstar K - the American Idol of South Korea.

British pop group The Saturdays celebrate today, August 8, the official release in the UK of their newest single "Missing You" which can also be found on the upcoming EP "Headlines" (August 16th). The electro-pop ballad can be downloaded as of Sunday from any official digital platform.

Newcomer Bruno Mars opened up for K'naan at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. The Hawaiian-born singer performed live his latest single "Just The Way You Are", the first official cut from his upcoming debut album due out later in 2010 via Elektra Records.

Check out the premiere of Alesha Dixon's "Drummer Boy" music video. This serves as the first single from her upcoming sophomore album - now titled - "The Entertainer" in stores later in 2010. The new videoclip was directed by Ray Kay (Justin Bieber, Cheryl Cole) and filmed in Los Angeles.