Checking in With the UK Singles Chart

#1 Lady Gaga- "Just Dance"--officially now a well-deserved global phenomenon with lots of future hits still to come

#3 Alexandra Burke- "Hallelujah" --is this still around??

#4 Leona Lewis- "Run" -- this NEEDS to still be around as it is one of the finest vocal recordings EVER

#6 The Saturdays - "Issues" -- officially their third big hit!! yes!!

#14 Kanye West - "Heartless" --up from 38 last week--it had better head up up up as it is amazing


#20 Alesha Dixon - "The Boy Does Nothing" -- top 20 for 11 weeks! now THIS is a well deserved hit

#21 Pussycat Dolls - "I Hate This Part" -- down from a peak of 20-- people NEED to start liking this song more-- I command it

#24 Britney Spears - "Circus" --the beginning of the reign of Circus!

#29 Girls Aloud - "The Loving Kind" -- could this be the first Girls Aloud disaster? despite it's quality

#36 Sugababes - "No Can Do" -- will this amazing song be another disaster for them? looks that way :( good thing the new album is in the works!

Top of the Pops Christmas Special!

For Christmas day Top of the Pops in The UK aired a special of performances from song of the year's top artists. When I saw the list of performers expected, I literally would have sold my first born (not that I want one, but you get the idea) in order to attend. Unfortunately, I was across the pond in the US anyway. Here are some of the best performances from the show:

Girls Aloud-"The Promise"

I just NEVER get sick of this song! Good performance once again, but Nicola still looks nightmarish!

Pussycat Dolls-"I Hate This Part"

The only international artists on the show represent! I love this track, so I hope it will continue its upward movement on the charts worldwide. Nicole is a bit tired in her dance routine, but Melody's backing harmonies are a great touch.

Leona Lewis-"Run"

Not many performers actually add to a song in live performance but Leona always seems to. This performance of this epic song is absolutely stunning!

Alexandra Burke-"Hallelujah"

A fitting track for Christmas day, especially since it currently sits at #1 on the singles charts in the UK and is the fastest selling download of the year. The performance is a bit hoarse, and certainly does not top Leona in technique.

Mamma Mia Cast

This soundtrack exploded on the charts this year both in the US and UK and this performance is super fun. "Mamma Mia" always reminds me of clubbing in London as they seem to often play it. The Brady Bunch Movie-esque outfits in "Dancing Queen" are great!

Coldplay-"Viva La Vida"

This song was absolutely massive in 2008 and this performance really shows why!