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I always find it difficult to decide who to include in my yearly predictions list, as there are some acts who will obviously be huge, some very unlikely to be, but many more who could just as easily be megastars or total flops. Therefore I have decided to make a list of every act I… Continue reading The Next Big Thing: an A to Z of 2009 – Part 1

Don’t you think it’s time to give up now? Andrew Lloyd Webber doesn’t want you, and neither do we!

With the UK’s Eurovision selection show beginning tonight, I’ve been looking into who may be their competition. As I’ve mentioned, the Swedish finals are set to be utterly brilliant this year as many of my favourite acts are competing. Also of interest is Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix, which this year features the brilliant (and crazy)… Continue reading The Eurovision Excitement Begins Here!

1. Lady GaGa ft. Colby O’Donis & Akon – Just Dance2. BWO – Lay Your Love On Me3. David Archuleta – Crush4. Alphabeat – Boyfriend 5. Jordin Sparks ft. Chris Brown – No Air6. Jordin Sparks – Tattoo (Jason Nevins Radio Edit)7. Amy Diamond – Thank You8. Darin ft. Kat DeLuna – Breathing Your Love9.… Continue reading The 100 Most Poptastic Singles of 2008!

The best 25 singles of December, plus a few I forgot to include early in the year: 1. Leona Lewis – Run2. Johan Krafman – Disarmed3. The Hives & Cyndi Lauper – A Christmas Duel4. Jesse McCartney – How Do You Sleep5. Alexandra Burke – Hallelujah6. Sahara Hotnights – In Private7. Marit Bergman – Were… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic!

LADY GAGA FT. COLBY O’DONIS & AKON – JUST DANCE! Released: 8th AprilTrivia: Will this be a UK no.1 in 2009? I can’t see it not reaching the top 5, but I’ve been wrong many times before. Or rather, the public has been wrong many times before!Best bits: 1. Spin that record babe, da da… Continue reading And the no.1 most poptastic single of 2008 is…

The 5th Most Poptastic Single of 2008 Jordin Sparks ft. Chris Brown – No Air Released: 11th FebruaryTrivia: No Air has sold more than any other single by an American Idol act in the UK, over 200,000 units.Best bits: 1. No ay-ah, no ay-ah etc.2. Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air,… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2008 – Part 5

The 10th Most Poptastic Single of 2008 Rihanna – Disturbia Released: 1st SeptemberTrivia: This song was originally written for Chris Brown. Thanks goodness he gave it to his far superior girlfriend!Best bits: 1. Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-dum2. I! feel! like! a monster!3. It’s too close for comfort, wuhoh! The 9th Most Poptastic Single of 2008 Agnes Carlsson –… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2008 – Part 4

American Idol starts on January 13th in America, and some interesting news has already leaked: One of this year’s contestants is Joanna Pacitti! Last year I recognised Carly Smithson (ex-Hennessy) and whatshisface from Boyz & Girlz United from their previous careers, but neither of them had made such brilliant singles as Watch Me Shine or… Continue reading Exciting pop TV news roundup

Here are some clues about what it might include: 5 acts are Scandinavian, the other 5 American. The UK has not fared well here!1 act appears twice in the top 10.6 acts made their name on TV talent shows, and one member of another act too.7 singles are by acts who could be described as… Continue reading Before I begin my top 10…