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Miley Cyrus' Top 10 Best Singles (So Far)

May 31, 2013 4:55 PM EDT

Before "We Can't Stop" is unveiled, check out this highly subjective, highly entertaining rundown of Cyrus' best singles to date, from her top Hannah Montana cuts to the "Can't Be Tamed" standouts.

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The Wanted Discusses E! Series & Why They Scrapped A Finished Album

May 31, 2013 1:32 PM EDT

When the Wanted moved into a Los Angeles mansion for E!'s unscripted show "The Wanted Life," the English-Irish quintet was deep into recording sessions that, to date, have only yielded the single "Walks Like Rihanna."

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Rihanna Earns Sixth Million-Selling Album

May 30, 2013 9:10 PM EDT

Pop diva Rihanna scores her sixth million-selling album in the U.S. this week, as her latest release, "Unapologetic," sails past the million mark, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

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Mariah Carey Officially Exits 'American Idol'

May 30, 2013 7:35 PM EDT

Mariah Carey is leaving "American Idol" after a one-season stint on the show.

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Lights Studio Session: Watch Two Acoustic Performances and Q&A;

May 30, 2013 4:05 PM EDT

The electronic-based pop artist has once again shaken up her sonic palette, and along with a stripped-down performance at Billboard's New York studio, Lights sat down with Billboard.com's Chris Payne to discuss the motivation behind an acoustic album.

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Snoop Lion, Miley Cyrus Haunt A City In 'Ashtrays and Heartbreaks’ Video: Watch

May 30, 2013 2:52 PM EDT

The Artist Formerly Known as Snoop Dogg and his pal Miley Cyrus preside over the various

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Icona Pop Returns With 'Girlfriend': Hear New International Single

May 30, 2013 2:07 PM EDT

The Swedish duo is ready to set forth on their next electro-pop voyage, as a new song, the Tupac-interpolating "Girlfriend," has surfaced online and will be the duo's next international single.

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Darren Criss Debuts New Music on Solo Tour Kickoff: Video + Song Reviews

May 30, 2013 9:25 AM EDT

Darren Criss' much-anticipated first solo tour kicked off last night (May 29) at The Fillmore in San Francisco to fans screaming and singing along -- for the most part.

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Demi Lovato Explains How 'Give Your Heart a Break' Influenced 'Demi': Video

May 29, 2013 3:54 PM EDT

While Demi Lovato continues to promote her fourth studio album, "Demi," with the hit lead single "Heart Attack," the pop star recently sat down with Walmart Soundcheck to discuss the enduring impact of her 2011 breakout single, "Give Your Heart a Break."

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Jason Derulo's 'The Other Side' Dance Edit Video: Exclusive Premiere

May 29, 2013 2:32 PM EDT

While the official clip for "The Other Side" features some acrobatic dance moves -- Derulo stands on his head in the video, 16 months after fracturing his beck! -- the singer has released an extended "dance edit" version of "The Other Side" video, premiering exclusively on Billboard.com.

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Pharrell Williams' Top 40 Return: 10 Songs That Prefaced His Pop Comeback

May 29, 2013 1:45 PM EDT

"Get Lucky" and "Blurred Lines" are hits, but they're just the latest chapter in the uniformly impressive decade that Pharrell Williams has had leading up to them. Here are some of the songs that pointed the way to his inevitable comeback.

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98 Degrees Strips Down 'Because of You': Watch Billboard Studio Session

May 28, 2013 3:55 PM EDT

Along with a performance of their new single "Microphone," Nick, Drew, Jeff and Justin put an acoustic spin on one of the biggest hits of their career -- check out the group's take on "Because of You."