Artist: Menudo
Song: 'Lost'
Why You Should Listen: Three decades after the original lineup was formed, the legendary Puerto Rican pop band is back with some fresh faces from MTV's reality show, 'Making Menudo.' Hear the group's first single off their upcoming album, due August 2008.

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Artist: Mindi Abair
Song: 'On and On'
Album: 'Stars' (Catch the Full CD Listening Party on AOL Music beginning May 5)
For Fans Of: Sheryl Crow, Jewel

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Artist: Fergie
Song: 'Labels or Love'
Why You Should Listen: Fergie Ferg revamps the 'Sex and the City' theme song for the upcoming movie's soundtrack, insisting that she'd rather go shopping than deal with boys.

Artist: Vanessa Hudgens
Song: 'Sneakernight'
Why You Should Listen: The Disney sweetheart shows off her funky side and calls out her love for athletic footwear, as proven by this groovy tune off her upcoming summer album, 'Identified.'

Artist: Hilary McRae
Song: 'Consider Me Gone'
Album: 'Through These Walls' (Catch the Full CD Listening Party on AOL Music beginning April 14)
For Fans Of: Colbie Caillat, Maroon 5

Download: 'Consider Me Gone' (MP3)

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Artist: Clay Aiken
Song: 'On My Way Here'
Why You Should Listen: The pop superstar will be releasing his eagerly-awaited album 'On My Way Here' on May 6 -- his first collection of original songs since 2003. And since Clay fans are just "Aiken" to hear new music, satisfy your sweet tooth with the inspiring first single, written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder.

Artist: Heidi Montag
Song: 'No More'
Why You Should Listen: For her latest single, the 'Hills' star combines a haunting piano tune with some solid beats. But does the recipe equal a pop confection?



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Call Heidi Montag at (310) 220-0244

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Artist: PlayRadioPlay!
Song: 'Madi Don't Leave'
Album: 'Texas'
For Fans Of: Hellogoodbye, The Postal Service

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Artist: Anna Nalick
Song: 'Shine'
Why You'll Love It: Nalick does what she does best -- sultry, sweet melodic bliss -- on the first single from her forthcoming album, due later this summer.

Jason Ross, the fella who delivered the '90s alterna-smash 'Cumbersome'
with his Southern rock quartet Seven Mary Three, returns with his forthcoming new album, 'day&nightdriving.' "I couldn't have written these songs when I was 24," Ross tells PopEater, nearly a decade after the height of his commercial success. "I thought I could, but I really couldn't, having not gone through these experiences myself. I feel like I'm just beginning as a songwriter."

See if Ross and 7M3 can light up the charts again with a free MP3.

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Following the international success of their single 'Everytime We Touch,' German dance group Cascada are back with two new brand new songs: a pumped up cover of Rascal Flatts' 'What Hurts the Most' and a rendition of the holiday favorite, 'Last Christmas'.

Natalie Horler, DJ Manian, and Yann Pfeiffer were also the winners of the Best German Artist category at the 2007 World Music Awards last month. In a post on Cascada's MySpace blog, Horler wrote: "This year has been amazing and I'd like to thank everybody out there for making this all possible. Without your support we never would have won and we're so proud to have such incredible fans!"

Cascada's version of 'What Hurts the Most' will appear on the group's forthcoming album, 'Perfect Day,' and both songs are currently available for purchase on iTunes worldwide.

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Artist: Simple Plan
Song: 'When I'm Gone'
Why You Should Listen: Three years after the release of their multi-platinum album, 'Still Not Getting Any...,' the Canadian pop punk band is back with yet another independent youth anthem -- this time with a little electro feel. For their new effort, Simple Plan worked with super-producers, including Max Martin (Kelly Clarkson) and Danja (Britney Spears), yet still managed to keep their edge.

Since the Spice Girls announced their reunion last June, fans all around the world have been eagerly awaiting the return of "girl power." Wait no more. The group, who will release a greatest hits album on November 13, and subsequent tour in December, have revealed their first single in more than seven years, a new song titled 'Headlines (Friendship Never Ends).'

"It feels like a Spice Girls classic," Halliwell said of the tune earlier this month. "It's a big love song."

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MTV and Epic Records are making the dreams of Latino boys come true with their new reality series called 'Making Menudo.' Yes, Menudo. The group, originally formed more than 30 years ago, acted as an incubator for young Latino singers including Ricky Martin and Marc Anthony. Once the members turned 16, new ones were selected.

'Making Menudo' will revive the band concept in a talent competition, which is one part 'Making the Band,' and one part 'American Idol.' Each week, a group from 15 selected finalists will be put together to learn a song and dance routine, which will be performed in front of a live audience. Manager Johnny Wright and a team of judges will begin whittling the finalists down to five members.

We're not sure who made the cut, but the band has already recorded their first demo called 'More Than Words (A E I O U),' and word on the street is that they're recording with Akon. 'Making Menudo' premieres on October 25 at 10:30pm on MTV.

Listen to 'More Than Words (A E I O U)' by Menudo

Listen to 'Mas Que Amor (A E I O U)' by Menudo

After a heroic battle with breast cancer, some relationship woes with on-and-off longtime boyfriend, actor Oliver Martinez -- not to mention enduring some blatant copycat behavior on the part of the new gen of pop divas -- Kylie Minogue is back. And now with more sparkles!

The Aussie siren revealed this week that her new song, '2 Hearts,' will be released in November. Until then, we'll be feasting our eyes on the single's sexy, whimsical art and and na na na-ing to ourselves at our respective cubicles.