TRACK OF THE WEEK:Party in the USA (Remix) by Rye Rye. So, this is Rye Rye (below). She's only 19 and was M.I.A.'s first signing to N.E.E.T Recordings (also home to Sleigh Bells and the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack, fact fans). She's pretty bloody good, and although the tail end of this track gets a bit panicky (sadface), it's fun, fresh and sunshiney – much like its performer. It's taken from her pre-album mixtape Ryeot Powrr, which also includes Ke$ha and Far East Movement remixes, and is free to download from your local neighbourhood internet provider.
*Poor old Rihanna. Not only has her single SM been heavily edited for daytime radio, she's now come under fire for the track's fetish-themed video as well. Famed Vogue photographer David LaChapelle is suing Ri-Ri for copying "composition, total concept, feel, tone, mood, theme, colours, props, settings, decors, wardrobe and lighting of his work", says Entertainment Weekly.
Check out a shot-by-shot comparison here, and make your own mind up: tinyurl.com/rihannaontrial.
*Jessie J is fast becoming our favourite pop star. Not only does she have a killer fringe, she's also pledged to load up on cakes. As she told the Daily Star: "I need to eat more. Most people say they need to eat less. I'm naturally very skinny but now I'm working so much the weight is dropping off", adding: "I need to stock up on carbs because a bum sells more records." If you want a training partner, we're more than happy to help.
*This is probably going to be the last ever Pop Corner. We know we say that every time something interesting happens, but this time we mean it. We've been offered another position. One working for an actual pop star. Don't believe us? Look at this tweet from Daniel "Gotta Get Thru This/ brother of Natasha" Bedingfield: "Looking for a Intern to assist with my Charity Related Activities. Please email CV to dbedingfieldasst @gmail.com." We're a shoo-in, for defs.
