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Charli XCX has dropped a track from her upcoming album online! 'London Queen', which Charli has been playing live for a couple of months now, is the third track we've heard from her upcoming sophomore album Sucker, after the two flawless singles which she's premiered in the past year. Thematically, the song speaks about Charli's move from London to America, with lyrics like "I never thought I'd be living in the USA/Doing things the American way/Living the dream like a London queen". Describing the track to Rolling Stone, Charli mused that the song sounded like "future Ramones", and said that the song was one of the few that she's recorded that came to her almost completely finished. "That's something that I would never usually do, take a song that's basically almost been written for me, but it was a song that Justin made, and I was like, fuck, this song is so good and it feels like it's about me," she said, praising the producer Justin Raisen as "one of the most amazing producers around right now, and he's going to blow the fuck up in the next couple of years". We must say though, we are just a little disappointed with this track. After the insanely catchy, feel-good upbeat jam that was 'Boom Clap' and the sultry, punk-pop anthem 'Break The Rules', 'London Queen' can't help but feel a little underwhelming. It's caught in the middle of both of those singles, which leads to some pretty weak, repetitive lyrics, a sub-par production and none of that "catchiness" factor that Charli's profitting off right now with songs like 'Fancy'. Here's hoping the rest of Sucker will leave a better taste in our mouths. Pros: The references to "JFK" and "doing things the American way" are giving us 'Party in the USA' teas, which can never be a bad thing.Cons: The chorus, and the melody and lyrics in general, lack the punch that Charli's been serving us with her past few singles.The production sounds a little underwhelming and unfinished.

Britney Spears debut single, '...Baby One More Time', has officially had it's sixteen year anniversary! The song, first released in 1998, hit #1 in over twenty international charts, and is still performed today on Spears' Britney: Piece of Me Las Vegas residency. She honoured the song on her Twitter today, saying: To celebrate the single's sweet sixteen, we're counting down sixteen moments that made Britney a true icon. 1998: The 'slutty schoolgirl' look takes off Let's start at the beginning, shall we? Britney's status as a sex symbol came early with the release of the '...Baby One More Time' music video, which featured her breaking the rules in high school and triggered a huge amount of sales of low cut school shirts and mens ties. 1999: From one Rolling Stone... The virgin whore archetype was taken to a whole new level with the release of Britney's 1999 Rolling Stone cover, however. Set against a backdrop of pure pink, the cover showed off Spears' body like never before, and let her quip such lines as ""Kids have low self-esteem, and then the peer pressures come and they go into a wrong crowd. That's when all the bad stuff starts happening, drugs and stuff. I think if they find something that keeps them happy — writing, drawing, anything like that — then they'll have confidence." The teletubby doll she's hugging would later sell for over one hundred billion dollars. 2000: ...To another! 2000: Britney in space: 'Oops!...I Did It Again' music video released A loving homage to one of her favourite movies, the 'Oops!...I Did It Again' marked another controversial moment for Britney. Nineteen year old Spears referenced the legendary Titanic in this legendary video as she travelled throughout space in one of the sexiest, silliest outfits ever. The real question is: can she still fit into it? 2000: Timbersnake unleashed Britney and Justin were childhood sweethearts since they starred together on The Mickey Mouse Club, but it wasn't until 2000 when their relationship was officially confirmed. And gosh darnit, were they perfect! They had matching double denim outfits, wrote each other songs, and talked about saving their virginity until marriage for three whole years. And then, in 2003, it all ended. Justin, alleging that Britney had cheated on him, wrote 'Cry Me A River'; and Britney, in response, penned her best song ever, 'Everytime'. Where's that crying emoji? 2001: A snake of another kind Brit's second VMA performance came in 2001 with this amazing number. Not only did she slay with some of the best dancing of her career and a new, even sexier sound, but she brought a whole zoo with her. The Garden of Eden symbolism is going on for days, huntie. 2003: The infamous threeway kiss In her third VMA performance, Britney also enjoyed a threeway kiss with fellow icon Madonna and some other girl named Christopher or something. The struggle for Confessions on a Dancefloor promo was real, but we weren't mad at all: the moment was talked about for months and Britney's image took a huge leap forward. Britney and Christina's alleged rivalry continues to this day, but her and Madonna's flawless duet with 'Me Against The Music' entirely makes up for that. 2004: Britney goes 'Toxic' One of the most expensive music videos ever made at the time of its release, with a budget of one million, 'Toxic' combined a flawless, unique song with some sexy dress ups and some flawless special effects. A little known fact is that the video is actually about Brit taking revenge on a cheating lover - which is what the weird brunette girl in the shower is meant to represent - meaning that the comparisons with 'Womanizer' are very, very real. 2004: A marriage shorter than Kim Kardashian's In one of the best Vegas weddings in history, Britney married her childhood friend Jason Alexander in 2004. The marriage lasted an entire 55 hours before Spears seeked an annulment, citing the fact that she "lacked understanding of her actions". Is it weird we kinda believe that? 2004: K-Fed to Fed-Ex Just weeks after Britney's back-up dancer Kevin Federline broke up with his then-pregnant wife Shar Jackson, he managed to woo her with that sexy goatee, seductive fedora and sleazy bad boy "rapping". The couple dated for three months before their engagement, and had quite a large output of material including a reality show, a failed single (Federline's 'Crazy' which remains hilarious to this day) and two children, which are probably the only good things that came out of the entire relationship. Kevin quit rapping, got fat for a while, lost the weight and managed to find another girl to marry (literally, how did he do that?) and still occassionally sees Britney around at their kids soccer matches. How awkward is that? 2006: Inspired by Demi Moore... In 2006, Britney posed nude and pregnant for Harper's Bazaar, drawing comparisons with Demi Moore's famous and often replicated nude photograph for Vanity Fair. Britney looked flawless and natural on the cover, debuting a darker hair shade than she'd ever had before and bragging about her new, happy life. 2007: To make 'Gimme More' But while we knew that Britney had always had a wild side, this was made super apparent with the 2007 release of 'Gimme More'. Even though she originally went to great lengths to film an elaborate music video for the track, complete with Elvis references, a funeral scene and a cat (?), the final version featured just Brit pole dancing with a blonde doppelganger and flashing her pasties to the camera. Although the song was, at first, critically appreciated, things took a turn when Britney performed the song at the VMA's. Her choreography was totally off; her stomach was hanging over her lingerie; her extensions were showing; and her lip syncing was a mess. And yet, this performance launched one of the most amazing albums in history, and Britney's undeniable best. 2007: The blackout begins In one of the most controversial and crazy moments of her career, Britney shaved her head (micro extensions and all) in 2007 at a barbers shop before allegedly getting a tattoo on her bald head. While Brit continues to assure everyone that her activities here were totally normal and that "a lot of people shave their heads", rumours still hang around that the big shave had to do with her avoiding a drug test that required a sample of hair. Blackoutney had officially arrived. 2007: Britney predicts future hits Amidst the release of Blackout, Brit later continued her crazy streak by attacking a papparazzo's car with an umbrella. Weirdly, she had previously been offered Rihanna's 'Umbrella' as a demo to record for her album, which would later go on to blow up as her breakthrough single later in 2008. it was around this time that Sam Lufti and Brit began dating, and rumours started swirling that he would routinely drug her to keep her passive; disconnect her phone so she couldn't call friends; and control her finances and schedule under the guise of manager. The two would later go to court over such allegations, although the court case would be thrown out (but only after some really shocking revelations had been leaked). 2008: Comebackney/Robotney Britney's comeback officially came in late 2008 with the announcement of her single 'Womanizer' and her attendance of the 2008 VMA's. Britney looked as flawless as a wax figure here, with a spot on weave, a flawless tan and an amazing, toned body. However, with this comeback came a new problem: the arrival of Robotney. Limited by a conservatorship and controlled by her parents, Britney seems to have lost some of the spark she originally had in the past few years, relying heavily on scripted answers to questions, a highly controlled social media presence and stage theatrics to distract from her somewhat lacklustre performances. 2012: Britney reclaims her X Factor While it's still a point of controversy among fans, Britney's short stint on the US The X Factor was generally deemed a success. She seemed less stressed and scripted than she had in years, debuted a few truly flawless looks and seemed to be really coming into herself. Sadly, Brit left the show after just one season, with creator Simon Cowell citing a lack of knowledge and a shy personality as the reason for her departure. 2013: Britney: (A Very Small) Piece of Me Started from the bottom now we here! Since late 2013, after the release of her (pretty disappointing if we're honest) album Britney Jean, Britney's been performing five nights a week at a Las Vegas residency, joining greats such as Elvis, Cher and Celine Dion. The show's impeccably crafted, and Britney's debuted some fierce choreography and beautiful throwback costumes during her time there. Her run has already been extended into well into 2015, so there's plenty of time to catch her there in the future. And after that? Who knows! While Britney's talked in the past about potentially retiring from music, she just signed a deal with her record label that should keep her around for another few albums at least. She recently debuted her lingerie line internationally and continues to have a successful perfume career. But whatever happens in the future, it's pretty amazing to know that Britney fans will still have sixteen years of flawless, fun and legendary moments to enjoy. Now excuse me while I break out that old private school uniform. What's your favourite iconic Britney moment? Let us know in the comments section below!

Betty Who's life story in itself is quite incredible. Spending her early life in Sydney, Australia, Who moved to the US at age fourteen to begin studying music professionally, before attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Long before Meghan Trainor blew up with 'All About That Bass', Who was making headlines with her fun, vintage-pop anthem 'Somebody Loves You' while subtly challenging the pop status quo as a tall, broad-shouldered and bleached blonde Amazon who was classically trained and penned her own songs. (You hear that Meghan? Subtle.) Which is why we're super happy that Take Me When You Go, Who's first album, has finally been released, instead of being doomed to eternal purgatory in RCA's basement, alongside all those Kelly Clarkson and Britney Spears demos we never got to hear. Thankfully, the album doesn't disappoint. Who's impressive vocals and distinctive, dayglow, vintage productions take centre stage here (If you haven't heard any of her songs yet, think Instagram in vocal form) as she breezes her way through a super-pop landscape, complete with self-penned lyrics about "convertible nights for two", "living in a heartbreak dream" and being a "backseat movie star". She slows the tempo down a little for some more chilled out tracks, such as 'Just Like Me' and drive-in-movie theater anthem 'A Night To Remember'; and elsewhere, she tackles indie R&B with 'Better', which plays through like a less intense version of Lorde but is cleverly offset by a 'I Knew You Were Trouble' style refrain of "never". 'Missing You' is a voyage into experimental beats and echos, while 'California Rain' is a homesick ballad: but luckily, all the songs sound coherent and similarly themed, with constant references to dreams, cars and California peppering the lyrics. It's clear that Who has opted to work with a core team of trusted producers on a unique, distinctive sound, rather than jumping on the newest bandwagon for a #1 hit. One of the only problems with the album is it's rather unconventional style of release. Who's label has opted to release four different EP's prior to the album's release in the US - The Movement, Slow Dancing, Worlds Apart, and the soon to be released Convertible Nights - which means that we've already heard a lot of the album's material. In fact, 'Somebody Loves You', which was released way back in 2012, has been so overplayed by us at this point that it's sounding a little overdone and outdated. Moreover, there's also a few songs from her EP's, such as the supremely underrated pop anthem 'You're In Love', or the haunting 'Silas', which are definitely worth a listen but don't feature here. Luckily, other tracks such as the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ode 'High Society' remain as fresh and fun as when we first heard them; and more recent singles - like 'Runaways', which sounds like a happy Lana Del Rey on ecstasy - haven't lost their staying power quite yet. 'Alone Again' remains a jam, with Boo's cooing to "come a little closer" and a pretty nifty guitar solo seducing the listener into enjoyment. Despite Who's impressive debut, however, we can't help but feel that her peak is yet to come. With recent songs, she's been breaking away from her standard synth-pop style to experiment with different instruments and sounds, such as electric guitars, 808's and piano's - and this is a trend we'd love to see continue. With talent like Who's, the possibilities for genre and success are almost limitless: which is why, as entertaining as Take Me When You Go is, there's the feeling that the best is yet to come for the twenty-two year old Australian who could. Pros: The album has a cohesive, unique sound and theme, and Who's distinctive lyrics, voice and production are able to shine through at the forefront.Who is still at the top of the class when it comes to creating fun, care-free pop hits.The experimentation with different genres pays off well, and is something we'd love to see more of.Cons: We've already heard a lot of the songs, such as 'Somebody Loves You' which we've had for two years.We're missing a few of our favourite songs from past EP's.