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That reasonably good Jordin Sparks single, performed reasonably well

Here (with thanks to Vasilios on the forums for the link) is Jordin Sparks banging out the greatest piece of music of all time on last night's American Idol. 
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It's monolithic Ryan Tedder R&B extended metaphor rock power ballad o'clock

STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND READ THIS. IT IS ABOUT A VERY IMPORTANT POP RECORD. We recently wrote about Jordin Sparks' comeback single 'Battlefield' but now the song's leaked…
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A‑leta from America

We featured 'Crush', the debut single by American Idol runner-up David Archuleta as Song Of The Day yesterday — it's classic MOR half­bal­lad nonsense but it's also an undeni­ably clever,…
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David Archuleta — 'Crush'

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Is this still the worst Christmas song of all time?

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZjHREIqnqQ 2005 was a good year in many respects, but it ended with misery and despair when Hot Pantz — who've probably gone on to be incred­ibly fash­ion­able as Riot…
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The Newsdump, March 18 08: from Madge's mobile tracks to Blunt hitting back

What has been going on in the world of news recently? » Madonna's going to make her album available early to Vodafone users. ('On Your Mobile Now, Madonna's latest album'…
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Jordin Sparks interview

"I haven't been watching it very much this year" American Idol winner Jordin Sparks discusses her own career and other popstars' relationships… Jordin Sparks was last year's 'American Idol' winner but…
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The Newsdump, March 13 08: from Michelle Gayle's hits to Adele hoping to quit

What has been going on in the world of news while we've all been asleep? » Buoyed by her Eurovision 'success', Michelle Gaye is releasing a greatest hits col­lec­tion. ('Michelle…
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The Newsdump, March 07 08: from Westlife on fire to Whitney not planning to retire

What has been going on in the world of news while we've all been asleep? » Westlife put on an incen­di­ary per­form­ance in Newcastle. ('Roof Catches Fire At Westlife Concert…
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The Newsdump, March 03 08: from Cheryl's angry song to Boyzone's comeback trundling on

What has been going on in the world of news while we've all been asleep? » Boyzone are still back and have sung a few songs for some of London's…

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    Congratulations to Charli XCX and Lorde: winners of the 2024 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize
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    The 2024 Twenty Quid Music Prize: Shortlist
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    Fine, let's do a Substack then.
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    The 2022 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: shortlist
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    2021 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Laura Mvula wins
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