PopWorld The latest news on all of your pop favorites, exclusive games, unique television and radio shows, pop chat and competitions. Free membership is required to access the entire site. http://www.popworld.com

PopNuvo They present an alternative model for the music industry, one which recognizes that technology requires free distribution of all music. http://www.popnuvo.com

PopMusic.com Downloadable songs, CDs, stereo soundclips, free pop music MP3s, music charts and news. http://www.PopMusic.com

Jay's Pop Music Pages Comprehensive resource for pop music including artists, radio and television, music stores and record companies. http://www.stormloader.com/popmusic/home.htm

BBC Pop Music UK-oriented feature articles, reviews, concert updates, and artist directory. http://www.bbc.co.uk/entertainment/popmusic/

NOW! That's What I Call Music Track listings of the compilation CD series, several released each year since 1981. Audio and video clips, news, forums. http://www.nowmusic.com/

Popdirt.com Gossip and news articles along with reader comments. http://popdirt.com/

emplive.com Online version of music museum in Seattle, Washington offers biographies, audios and videos on pop music stars as well as tutorials on multi-track recording and songwriting, interactive guitar lessons, a gallery of poster art and shopping links to books on rock. http://www.emplive.com/

Hip Hop Albums Tracking new and upcoming hip hop album releases. http://www.netweed.com/hiphop/albums