Music
"Hot" Mexican musical genre picks up steam in U.S.
MIAMI (Billboard) - Mexico's music from the hotlands -- better-known by its Spanish term, "musica de tierra caliente" -- has long played second fiddle to its more popular cousin, duranguense. Full Article
Black Kids are all right with blog buzz
NEW YORK (Billboard) - The first chapter of the Black Kids' story reads like an indie rock fairy tale. Full Article
Jolie and twins leave hospital
Jul 19 - The French hospital where Angelina Jolie gave birth to twins last week has confirmed that the Oscar-winning actress has now left but her whereabouts have not been revealed. Play Video
| Title/Artist/Label | Last Week | Peek Position | Weeks on Chart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Kissed A Girl Katy Perry /Capitol |
1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2 | Take A Bow Rihanna IDJMG/SRP/Def Jam |
2 | 1 | 14 |
| 3 | Lollipop Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major Universal Motown/Cash Money |
3 | 1 | 18 |
| 4 | Forever Chris Brown Zomba/Jive |
6 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | Bleeding Love Leona Lewis RMG/SYCO/J |
4 | 1 | 22 |
Heavy Metal Friar
62-year-old Friar Cesare Bonizzi is not the typical heavy metal rocker but he proudly shouts lyrics about alcohol, sex and life in general.
Wal-Mart's fashion show previews back-to-school
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc presented a colorful, casual line of youthful looks for kids and teens on Saturday at a fashion show that previewed the mass-market chain's new low-cost offerings for back to school. Full Article
