What is popular music? Bizarrely, we almost all know what it sounds like even though it’s name refers not to a style or sound but to an awareness. What is popular music? It is anything known to the masses. And yet it has its own identity. Take a look at these websites and learn more about the phenomenon of popular music which somehow captures the white funk of No Doubt to the sheened, bouncy, Timbaland-produced tracks from Missy Elliott and Justin Timberlake. Form your own definition from these websites and find the commonality that creates the popularity.

Site Listings

• Britney Spears - Pop sensation's official site, featuring biography, photos, news, message board and tour dates.
• Christina Aguilera - Official site features biography, photos, news, tour dates and appearances, wallpaper, screensavers, buddy icons, audio clips, and links.
• George Michael - His official site with news, audio and video files, discography, lyrics, history, pictures, and articles. Requires Flash.
• Jennifer Lopez - Pop star's official web site, with news, bio, TV and film info, photo gallery, contests, and more.
• Mariah Carey - Her official site featuring news, fan club, music, pictures, projects, and more.
• Nelly Furtado - Her official site featuring album infor, biography, picture gallery, tour dates and message board.
• No Doubt - Band's official website featuring news, biographies, discography, lyrics, clips, tour dates, and photos.
• O-Town - Boy band's official site with news, pics, discussion and audio/video downloads.
• The Backstreet Boys - Official Jive records site for the Backstreet Boys featuring screensavers, pictures, sound and video files, news, and biographies.