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"Oh hi everyone we're Alphabeat, we're so friendly and etc." Really? Really, Alphabeat? THEN WHY DO YOU LIE? EXHIBIT A This shot from the 'Vacation' video clearly suggests that Stine is around…

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Here's a list of demands re what Jennifer Lopez should put on her forthcoming Greatest Hits

The new Jennifer Lopez single 'Dance Again' is the lead single from a forthcoming Greatest Hits 'package'. The release date and tracklisting haven't been confirmed yet, but in an ideal…

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Right then, let's test out this Spotify play button thing

Popular streaming thing Spotify turned on some potentially amazing 'functionality' yesterday. It means you can embed their music in little players. You need to have Spotify but you should have…

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Notes On Britney Spears’ Crossroads: Twelve Amazing Moments

There are two important Crossroads in pop history: Blazin’ Squad’s unforgettable summer 'anthem', and Britney Spears’ debut screen performance. It was released in early 2002 and the film's ten-year anniversary has passed without any mention. UNTIL NOW. With…

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Nine potential Lady Gaga support acts better than The Darkness

The Darkness were one of the worst bands of the 2000s. Thanks to their comeback, they are also one of the worst bands of the 2010s. And they're supporting Lady…

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A good thing and a bad thing in the current iTunes chart

GOOD THING The best single of the year that isn't by Carly Rae Jepsen or Sean Paul or Nicki Minaj or Niki & The Dove or (YES WE GET THE…

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Because Easter is all about amazing comebacks

Push the rock to one side, point us in the direction of Judas: Popjustice is back. What's different We had a think about what we wanted the site to be, and…

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A Newsdump for 5 April 2012: From Justin Bieber’s single doing well to Jessie J being inspirational

Justin Bieber’s 'Boyfriend' has done moderately well on the Hot 100, debuting at Number Two after selling over half a million copies in its first week. (Billboard) The Mayor of…

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A Newsdump for 4 April 2012: From Madonna doing well in the USA to a new Kelly Rowlo song for today

Madonna’s 'MDNA' album has debuted at Number One in the US selling 359,000 copies, her best first week sales since 'Music'. (Billboard) She has now had eight Number One albums…

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Bloody hell.

Steps opened their 2012 arena tour last night in Belfast. Their setlist, which seems to be a devastating mashup of 'Steps Gold' and the 2011 Christmas Day Top Of The…

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Notes on the fundamentally dishonest new Alphabeat video

Here's a list of demands re what Jennifer Lopez should put on her forthcoming Greatest Hits

Right then, let's test out this Spotify play button thing

Notes On Britney Spears’ Crossroads: Twelve Amazing Moments

Nine potential Lady Gaga support acts better than The Darkness

A good thing and a bad thing in the current iTunes chart

Because Easter is all about amazing comebacks

A Newsdump for 5 April 2012: From Justin Bieber’s single doing well to Jessie J being inspirational

A Newsdump for 4 April 2012: From Madonna doing well in the USA to a new Kelly Rowlo song for today

Bloody hell.

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Congratulations to Charli XCX and Lorde: winners of the 2024 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize

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Fine, let's do a Substack then.

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