Hitmaker Timbaland capped off an amazing 12 months by claiming the Songwriter Of The Year prize at Wednesday's 25th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards. The super-producer was honored for a string of international hits in 2007 and 2008, including Apologize, which has become one of the biggest hits around the globe in recent months.

Sarah VonderHaar is a young and blossoming singer/songwriter, who despite her age has already accomplished more than many of her peers. She has been a contestant on America's Next Top Model, photographed her first Forbes magazine spread

"I don't have a model's body. But I'm not one of those crazy girls who think that they're fat... I can rock this body." Heroes star Hayden Panettiere is happy with what she's got.

Usher has kept his crown as the king of the U.S. pop charts for a third week. The singer's "Love In This Club," which features Young Jeezy, has spent all of March at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Usher's "Love In This Club" has scored a second week atop the U.S. pop charts after storming to number one last week. Chris Brown's "With You" and former chart-topper "Low" by Flo Rida swap places at two and three respectively, while Sara Bareilles' "Love Song" and Rihanna's "Don't Stop The Music" round out the new top five.

Singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles is to receive the Vanguard Award at the 25th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Hollywood next month. The honor is bestowed on those who have made an impact on musical genres that help shape the future of American music.

R&B hunk Usher has scored U.S. pop chart history by claiming the third-largest jump to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in history. The "Yeah!" hitmaker has stormed to the top from number 51 with his new hit "Love In This Club," which features Young Jeezy.

Rapper Flo Rida continues to ride high at the top of the U.S. singles chart - his smash hit "Low" has claimed a ninth week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. "Low" again keeps Chris Brown's "With You" and Rihanna's "Don't Stop The Music" stuck at two and three respectively.

SONY BMG Music Entertainment today announced the launch of Platinum MusicPass, a series of digital album cards that enable consumers to download full-length albums, and in many cases special bonus content, in the form of high-quality MP3 files.

Custard/Atlantic recording artist James Blunt has announced details of his upcoming North American tour, part of his extensive "2008 Lost Souls Tour." The highly anticipated headlining tour celebrates the release of Blunt's new album, All The Lost Souls. Presented by VH1 "You Oughta Know", the tour kicks off in February '08 and will feature special guest Sara Bareilles.