Beyoncé did it again! The game-changing diva's third surprise album in row dropped this afternoon (June 16) and it's her long-rumored joint album with husband Jay Z. Everything Is Love completes the saga of love and infidelity that began with Bey's mega-selling Lemonade and then continued with Hov's 4:44. While those projects dealt with betrayal, hurt and ultimately forgiveness, there's a sense of...

Fridays can be overwhelming for pop fans. Every week you're bombarded with a glut of new music, which can lead to ear candy falling through the cracks. I'm hoping to avoid that tragic scenario with The Drop — a cheat sheet of sorts to get you through New Music Friday. By now, you've probably heard Troye Sivan and Ariana Grande's mellow "Dance To This" and possibly checked out Kelly Clarkson and Dan...

As we celebrate Pride this year, it is worth noting that we are in the midst of an explosion of queer pop. It seems as though every week we are introduced to a new artist intent of sharing their personal experiences with love and acceptance through music. Considering this, it is hardly surprising Hayley Kiyoko dubbed 2018 #20gayteen. In the last few months alone, we have received incredible releases...

Rise up, Fighters! Christina Aguilera's highly-anticipated Liberation arrives today (June 15). With a discography jam-packed with hits, the 37-year-old's early releases rank as some of the most iconic of the last 20 years. However, her two most albums haven't resonated to the same extent. 2010's electro-kissed Bionic was ahead of its time but wildly uneven, while Lotus offered some fun pop anthems...

Kelly Clarkson possesses one of the most versatile voices in music. The original American Idol belts with the best of them on pop/rock productions like breakout hit "Since U Been Gone." She has mastered the art of emoting on high-octane ballads like "Piece By Piece." Most recently, she embraced her soulful side on her latest LP, Meaning Of Life. Today (June 15), she highlights her country chops by...

There's something refreshingly casual about Troye Sivan and Ariana Grande's "Dance To This." Instead of forcing itself to be a big Pop Moment, the mellow bop takes a less-is-more approach with unobtrusive verses and a chorus that leaves you wanting more in the best possible way. All in all, this could be the Aussie pop star's biggest hit to date — particularly given the relatable subject matter....

Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande have had a busy week. The "Chun-Li" rapper kicked things off by announcing a joint tour with Future and unveiling a new collaboration off her forthcoming LP. Teaming up with Young Money partner in crime, Lil Wayne, she claimed the top spot on US iTunes with "Rich Sex." Meanwhile, Ari teamed up with Troye Sivan to roll out their vibey anthem "Dance To This," which is sitting...

Pink revealed that she had recorded a song with Christina Aguilera way back in December, 2017. "We did a duet for her album and I don’t know when it’s coming out but it’s amazing," the "What About Us" singer told The Sun. "We did it two years ago so I don’t remember the title, but she’s incredible." Unfortunately, the track doesn't appear on Xtina's Liberation — possibly due to Pink's early...

Meghan Trainor returned to the pop scene yesterday (May 10) with two new singles, "Let You Be Right" and "Can't Dance." The instantly catchy tracks find her in full dance diva mode, delivering fun and flirty lyrics over upbeat, retro-tinged production. The pop star pulled a similar trick with "No," which isn't a coincidence. "I love that vibe," she tells me on the phone. "I love those early Britney...

Hayley Kiyoko has come a long way since recording her debut EP in her parents' basement. The 27-year-old's sound started to crystallize on The Other Side Of Paradise and was fully formed by the time Citrine dropped in 2016. The breakout star picks up where she left off on Expectations (out now), but takes it even further — delivering bigger hooks and chunkier beats, without skimping on the emotional...

Sweden has a habit of producing perfect pop stars. From ABBA to Robyn and beyond, they just do the genre better. Carrying on that fine tradition is Tove Styrke. She has been the MVP of electro-pop since 2017, when she released two of the year's best songs ("Say My Name" and "Mistakes") as well as the best cover version (of Lorde's "Liability"). The 25-year-old combines those songs with five other gems...

With the current media frenzy around BTS, it would be easy to think that they are the only Korean boy band making waves internationally. While their unprecedented success is unlikely to be replicated any time soon, there's still a growing number of K-Pop acts selling out concerts and building sizable fanbases in the US. Monsta X, who are about to embark on their second world tour, are one of the biggest.Beginning...