CLOSE CALLS
30. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)
29. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (54, 3@1)
28. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)
27. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (84, 2)
26. Lisa Marie Presley "Lights Out" (26, 1@1)

Falloff:
Da Brat Featuring Cherish "In Love Wit Chu" (9, 20)
Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Video)" (50, 3@1) (First time ever that she fell off the countdown)

Mandy:Welcome to DRL. Here's what's on deck.

PREVIOUSLY:Play snatched #1 from Kelly Clarkson. Can the quartet triumph again?

WHAT TO EXPECT:Play v.s. Lillix for #1. Expect a return from No Secrets. Also, Joe Budden takes a leap of faith.

Christina:Let's waste no time. Begin!

FIRST UP:Jewel hangs in there, while Thalia slips. Also, No Secrets return. We begin with a debut from a band you DRL fans might not be familiar with. Do any of you remember the Deftones? Well, according to your votes, they debut at #25.

25. Deftones "Minerva" (1, 25)HOT SHOT DEBUT
24. Jewel "Intuition" (23, 2)+1
23. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You?" (17, 4)-5
22. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (144, 4@1)-1
21. No Secrets "No Secrets" (26, 2@1)RETURN

Mandy:Let's keep it moving.

NEXT UP:Saliva falls hard, and Evanescence drops. We go on with The Troys.

20. The Troys "What Do You Do" (10, 14)-1
19. Saliva "Rest" (10, 7)-5
18. Evanescence "Bring Me To Life" (134, 9@1)-4 (Retires In 6 Days)
17. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (45, 2@1)+3
16. Ashanti "Baby" (368, 58@1)+ *Retires In 32 Days*

Christina:I'm at #17 today. Get my song back to #1 please!

NEXT UP:Train closes in on the top ten, while Melanie Chisholm flies forward. Also, Kelly Clarkson steps back. We go on with Shania Twain at #15.

15. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (17, 2)+
14. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (34, 1@1)+3
13. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (31, 1@1)+10 (Jump Of The Day)
12. Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (2, 12)+5
11. Train "Calling All Angels" (5, 11)+2

Mandy:We have a premiere from Cooler Kids on the way. Right now, we begin the top ten.

NEXT UP:Jennifer Lopez takes the top ten, and Hilary Duff slows down even further. P.O.D. kicks off the top ten.

10. P.O.D. "Sleeping Awake" (8, 2)-7 (Fall Of The Day)
9. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (11, 1@1)-1
8. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (57, 5@1)-1
7. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (45, 3@1)+4
6. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (98, 3@1)-1

Christina:Time for a premiere. Mandy, take it away.

Mandy:This comes from the Cooler Kids. This song is called "All Around The World"

*plays video*

Christina:The main event is coming up right after #1. Also, we have that Mya sneak peek on the way.

BATTLE FOR #1:Lillix v.s. Play for #1. Sugar Ray and Ashanti try to be spoilers.

Mandy:Oh boy! We have a tie for #1 between the top 5.

T1. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (9, 2@1)+8
T1. Lillix "It's About Time" (33, 23@1)+5
T1. Lillix "Because" (7, 1@1)+3
T1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (25, 3@1)+1
T1. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (4, 2@1)+

Christina:Here's a 30 second clip of "Step Back" by Mya.

*plays snippet*

Mandy:Speaking of Mya, here's the main event.

MYA
Full Name:Mya Harrison
Latest Album:Fear Of Flying
Hometown:Washington D.C.

DRL Blackjack Rank:#55

TRL Total Stats:About 100 Days, #4 Peak for Free, #3 Peak For Case Of The Ex, #2 Peak for Lady Marmalade
DRL Total Stats:Unknown, she has over 300 days and more than 50 total days at #1.


50 CENT
Real Name:Curtis Jackson
Latest Album:Get Rich Or Die Trying / 50 Cent:The New Breed
Hometown:Queens, New York

DRL Blackjack Rank:#2

TRL Total Stats:72 Days, 20 Days At #1(16 for In Da Club?), Lowest:#9(In Da Club), #6(21 Questions)
DRL Total Stats:About 40 Days, Peak #5

Christina:I hope you guys are good at blackjack.

Mandy:Begin!

Mya v.s. 50 Cent
50 Cent can take #1 in the DRL Blackjack rankings if he can beat Mya which will then knock Eminem off the top. He started with 20(K+J). Then he stayed at 20. Mya knew that she must get 21 in order to beat 50 Cent. She had a 17(9+8), and had to get a 4 to win. Unfortunately, 50 Cent wins again as Mya got a 7 making her score 24. BUST!
Winner:50 Cent *New #1 Rank*

Boomerang
Minerva
Stuck

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - The Young & The Hopeless
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

Go Melanie ^o^

Stacie
Finch
Deftones

finch
deftones
jewel

TOP TEN AIRPLAY:SEASON SIX
1. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys" (7@1) (7 straight at #1)
2. Ashanti "Foolish" (3@1 Lifetime) (2 straight at #2)
3. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (18@1 Lifetime) (1@1 This Season) (2 straight at #3)
4. Lillix "Because" (15@1) (2 straight at #4)
5. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (1@1)
6. Eden's Crush "Get Over Yourself" (8@1 Lifetime) (1@1 this season)
7. Linkin Park "From The Inside" (1@1 Lifetime) (7 this season)
8. Britney Spears "Cinderella" (3 Lifetime/this season)
9. Sailor Moon "Carry On" (7@1 Lifetime) (1@1 this season)
10. Lillix "It's About Time" (36@1 Lifetime) (7@1 this season)

CLOSE CALLS
30. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)
29. Deftones "Minerva" (1, 25)-4
28. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)
27. Cooler Kids "All Around The World" CC DEBUT
26. Lisa Marie Presley "Lights Out" (26, 1@1)

FALLOFF
Saliva "Rest" (10, 7)
Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (17, 4)

Melissa:What's gonna happen now? DRL of course. In a little bit, we'll give you the songs you want to hear. All we can tell you is that it is very tight.

Stacie:When we come back from this quick break, we'll give you the countdown.

*Break*

Melissa:Welcome back. On today's episode, we'll see who conquers because it is anybody's game now.

PREVIOUSLY:We had a five-way tie for #1. Meanwhile, Avril fell completely off the countdown.

WHAT TO EXPECT:Who will take #1? No one really knows...

FIRST UP:Avril doesn't want to be messed with as she returns. We start with a return from Linkin Park.

25. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (85, 2)+2 RETURN
24. Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Video)" (51, 3@1)RETURN
23. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (55, 3@1)+5 RETURN
22. Jewel "Intuition" (24, 2)+2
21. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (145, 4@1)+1

Stacie:When Paul McCoy of 12 Stones visited DRL a while back, he said that when it comes to games, he's not good at them. The one game he excels in is solitaire. Unfortunately, he has to try to win in blackjack against Vanessa Carlton.

Melissa:But before we go on with that, we have a countdown to do. Here's the next batch.

NEXT UP:Some secrets are not meant to be kept. We begin this set with The Troys.

20. The Troys "What Do You Do" (11, 14)-
19. No Secrets "No Secrets" (27, 2@1)+2
18. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (18, 2)-3
17. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (35, 1@1)-3
16. Evanescence "Bring Me To Life" (135, 9@1)+2 (Retires In 5 Days)

Stacie:Ok, the next set is coming up right now.

NEXT UP:Christina Aguilera fights back. Train v.s. Joe Budden v.s. Melanie C for top ten position. We go on with the one who fell off the top ten.

15. P.O.D. "Sleeping Awake" (9, 2)-5
14. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (46, 2@1)+3
13. Ashanti "Baby" (369, 58@1)+3 *Retires In 31 Days*
12. Train "Calling All Angels" (6, 11)-1
11. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (32, 1@1)+2

Melissa:The top ten is so close. I hope Play is #1 today.

Stacie:Are you crazy? My song will top.

Melissa:I don't know, but I can guarantee that you are in the top ten.

NEXT UP:Hilary Duff continues to bounce around, while Stacie Orrico gets slammed. We go on with Joe Budden breaking into the top ten.

10. Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (3, 10)+2
9. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (12, 1@1)+
8. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (99, 3@1)-2
7. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (58, 5@1)+1
6. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (46, 3@1)+1

Stacie:Well, I'm down 2 spots, but still...

Melissa:I know. Now the battle for #1 is next! Don't go away.

*Break*

Stacie:Before we go on, here's some wannabes.

WANNABES
Saliva "Rest" (10, 7)
50 Cent "Many Men"
Freeway "Alright" (25, 19)

Melissa:No more time to waste. Who's #1?

BATTLE FOR #1:The ones who tied for #1 yesterday are all in contention.

5. Lillix "Because" (8, 1@1)-4
4. Lillix "It's About Time" (34, 23@1)-3
3. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (26, 3@1)-2
2. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (10, 2@1)-1
1. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (5, 3@1)+

*********************************************

Melissa:Unfortunately, we couldn't do the battle because Paul called in sick. Vanessa wins by default.

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - The Young & The Hopeless
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

5/20 Preview:Play Play Play

Nobody can get enough of Play's new video. Who is #2 in this case?

TOP TEN AIRPLAY:SEASON SIX
1. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys" (8@1) + (8 straight at #1)
2. Lillix "Because" (15@1) +2
3. Ashanti "Baby" (3 This Season) (37@1+ Lifetime)SEASON SIX DEBUT
4. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (1@1) +1
5. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (18@1 Lifetime) (1@1 This Season) -2
6. Linkin Park "From The Inside" (1@1 Lifetime) (7 this season) +1
7. Sailor Moon "Carry On" (7@1 Lifetime) (1@1 this season) +2
8. Eden's Crush "Get Over Yourself" (8@1 Lifetime) (1@1 this season) -2
9. Stacie Orrico "Bounce Back" (2 Lifetime) (2 This Season) TOP TEN RETURN
10. Lillix "It's About Time" (36@1 Lifetime) (7@1 this season) +

CLOSE CALLS
30. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)
29. Deftones "Minerva" (1, 25)
28. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)
27. Cooler Kids "All Around The World"
26. Lisa Marie Presley "Lights Out" (26, 1@1)

FALLOFF
Saliva "Rest" (10, 7)
Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (17, 4)


Jennifer:Welcome to DRL for 5/20. Here's what's on the way.

PREVIOUSLY:Play has been ruling DRL for 3 straight days now. How much longer will they be on top?

WHAT TO EXPECT:We have a bloody battle for #1. Again, anyone can take it.

FIRST UP:After this first break, we will give you the countdown.

*Break*

Jennifer:Let's get going.

25. P.O.D. "Sleeping Awake" (10, 2)-10 (Fall Of The Day)
24. Jewel "Intuition" (25, 2)-2
23. Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Video)" (52, 3@1)+1
22. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (56, 3@1)+1
21. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (86, 2)+4

Jennifer:Keep this up now.

NEXT UP:Troys and Lucy rise and most stay put. We go on with Kelly Clarkson.

20. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (36, 1@1)-3
19. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (146, 4@1)+2
18. The Troys "What Do You Do" (12, 14)+2
17. No Secrets "No Secrets" (28, 2@1)+2
16. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (19, 2)+2
15. Evanescence "Bring Me To Life" (136, 9@1)+1 *Retires In 4 Days*
14. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (47, 2@1)+
13. Ashanti "Baby" (370, 58@1)+ *Retires In 30 Days*
12. Train "Calling All Angels" (7, 11)-
11. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (33, 1@1)-

NEXT UP:UNAVAILABLE!

10. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (100, 3@1)-2
9. Lillix "It's About Time" (35, 23@1)-5
8. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (59, 5@1)-1
7. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (13, 1@1)+2
6. Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (4, 6)+4
5. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (11, 2@1)-3
4. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (47, 3@1)+2
3. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (6, 3@1)-2
2. Lillix "Because" (9, 1@1)+3
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (27, 4@1)+2

Jennifer:No more battles today. Bye.

Stacie Orrico "Stuck"
Lillix "It's About Time"
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Lucy Woodward "Blindsided"

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - The Young & The Hopeless
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Thalia f/ Fat Joe - I Want You
Avril Lavigne - Losing Grip
Linkin Park - Somewhere I Belong
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Evanescence - Bring Me To Life
Hilary Duff - Why Not?
Play - I Must Not Chase The Boys

Linkin Park
AFI
Kelly Clarkson
POD

CLOSE CALLS
30. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)
29. Deftones "Minerva" (1, 25)
28. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)
27. Jewel "Intuition" (25, 2)-3
26. Lisa Marie Presley "Lights Out" (26, 1@1)

FALLOFF
P.O.D. "Sleeping Awake" (10, 2)

Tasha:This is Tasha from Lillix. Here's what's on the way.

PREVIOUSLY:Ok, Play fell from #1 as Ashanti took over. Can it last?

WHAT TO EXPECT:As Ike just retired Evanescence on his countdown, the rock group draws closer to retirement on my countdown.

FIRST UP:Two debuts with one of them right now and Jewel hangs in the balance (is she on though?) We start with Kelly Clarkson.

25. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (37, 1@1)-5
24. Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Video)" (53, 3@1)-1
23. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)-1
22. Train "Calling All Angels" (8, 11)-10 (Fall Of The Day)
21. David Banner Featuring Lil Flip "Like A Pimp" (1, 21)DEBUT

NEXT UP:Another debut plus Linkin Park is soaring again. We go on with The Troys.

20. The Troys "What Do You Do" (13, 14)-2
19. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (147, 4@1)+
18. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (48, 2@1)-4
17. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (87, 2)+4
16. Bonecrusher Featuring Killer Mike "Never Scared" (1, 16)HOT SHOT DEBUT

Tasha:Ok. This looks pretty interesting. Shall we go on?

NEXT UP:No Secrets and Evanescence make moves forward. We go on with Stacie Orrico who continues to fall down hard.

15. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (101, 3@1)-5
14. Evanescence "Bring Me To Life" (137, 9@1)+1 *Retires In 3 Days*
13. No Secrets "No Secrets" (29, 2@1)+4
12. Ashanti "Baby" (371, 58@1)+1 *Retires In 29 Days*
11. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (34, 1@1)+

NEXT UP:Jennifer Lopez falls hard, as Shania Twain regains her composure. We continue with Lucy's latest.

10. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (14, 1@1)-3
9. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (48, 3@1)-5
8. Lillix "It's About Time" (36, 23@1)+1
7. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (60, 5@1)+1
6. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (20, 2)+10 (Jump Of The Day)

Tasha:Who's #1? I really don't know the answer. But, I hope my band does take the top.

5. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (28, 4@1)-4
4. Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (5, 4)+2
3. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (12, 2@1)+2
2. Lillix "Because" (10, 1@1)+
1. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (7, 4@1)+2

Originally posted by Omega Red
Linkin Park
AFI
Kelly Clarkson
POD

A 5/22 Preview:Some bones about it.

The two debuts today want to move up. David goes slow, while Bonecrusher takes a different approach. Also, can Joe Budden outwit Play from keeping #1?

Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"

Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Evanescence "Bring Me To Life"
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Sugar Rar "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" // I plan on premiering this video on my countdown when I have room.
Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong"
Cirrus "Boomerang"
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"
Less than Jake "She's Gonna Break Soon" // It took me several attempts before I found a real MP3 of this song. On the first couple tries, I got a song with a fade-in to the chorus and a loop.

Originally posted by Ike Bart
Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Evanescence "Bring Me To Life"
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Sugar Rar "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" // I plan on premiering this video on my countdown when I have room.
Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong"
Cirrus "Boomerang"
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"
Less than Jake "She's Gonna Break Soon" // It took me several attempts before I found a real MP3 of this song. On the first couple tries, I got a song with a fade-in to the chorus and a loop.

You're in luck Ike. I plan on premiering Less Than Jake tomorrow.

Also, your vote for Cirrus might help them get back on.

Rock Wit U
Boomerang
Stuck

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - The Young & The Hopeless
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

Linkin Park
AFI
Deftones
POD

CLOSE CALLS
30. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)
29. Deftones "Minerva" (1, 25)
28. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)
27. The Troys "What Do You Do" (13, 14)-7
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)-3

FALLOFF
Train "Calling All Angels" (8, 11)

Ashanti:Welcome to DRL for 5/22. Today, we have Evanescence debuting on the countdown. Also, Thalia returns to the scene. But first, here's what happened yesterday.

PREVIOUSLY:Play regained #1 after giving it up to Ashanti.

FIRST UP:Avril, Kelly and David Banner. First up is Jewel.

25. Jewel "Intuition" (28, 2)+2
24. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (38, 1@1)+1
23. Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Video)" (54, 3@1)+1 *Retires In 6 Days*
22. David Banner Featuring Lil Flip "Like A Pimp" (2, 21)-1
21. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (49, 2@1)-3

Ashanti:Let's see, we still have a return and a debut on the way. Thalia is the return and Evanescence is the debut. Where will they pop up?

NEXT UP:Lucy Woodward does double duty. Stacie Orrico slides in. We go on with Melanie Chisholm dropping 9, but still gaining airplay as we speak.

20. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (35, 1@1)-9
19. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (15, 1@1)-9
18. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (148, 4@1)+1
17. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (102, 3@1)-2
16. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (49, 3@1)-7

Ashanti:Hmm. Next.

NEXT UP:Ashanti makes her first appearance today, while Evanescence's hit single draws to a close on its run. We go on with Hilary Duff.

15. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (61, 5@1)-8
14. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (88, 2)+3
13. Ashanti "Baby" (372, 58@1)-1 *Retires In 28 Days*
12. Evanescence "Bring Me To Life" (138, 9@1)+2 *Retires 2 Days
11. Bonecrusher Featuring Killer Mike "Never Scared" (2, 11)+5

Ashanti:The top ten is next on the docket.

NEXT UP:No Secrets and Lillix move forward. We go on with Shania Twain sliding back.

10. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (21, 2)-4
9. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (13, 2@1)-6
8. No Secrets "No Secrets" (30, 2@1)+5
7. Lillix "It's About Time" (37, 23@1)+1
6. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (29, 4@1)-1

Ashanti:The return and the debut are in the top 5. Let's see who wins.

5. Lillix "Because" (11, 1@1)-3
4. Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (6, 4)+
3. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (18, 3)RETURN
2. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (8, 4@1)-1
1. Evanescence "Going Under" (1, 1@1)HOT SHOT DEBUT

I DON'T UNDERSTAND

Originally posted by ssss
I DON'T UNDERSTAND

What don't you understand?

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - The Young & The Hopeless
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

5/22.2 & 5/23 Preview:Ashanti v.s. Play v.s. Thalia v.s. Evanescence

In the first corner, we have the swedish group Play with their jam "I Must Not Chase The Boys".

In the second corner, we have the mexican pop artist Thalia who is trying to go the distance with "I Want You".

In the third corner, we have the New York R&b starlet Ashanti with her sweet song "Rock Wit U".

In the fourth corner, we have the band from Arkansas(I think) who just debuted at #1 today. Evanescence want to defend the top with "Going Under".

CLOSE CALLS
30. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)
29. Deftones "Minerva" (1, 25)
28. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)
27. The Troys "What Do You Do" (13, 14)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

25. Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Video)" (55, 3@1)-2 *Retires In 5 Days*
This could be Avril's 4th video to retire on DRL. Unfortunately, this did not have a consecutive run. Will she be able to retire at the #1 spot? Anyway, Avril slides back 2 spots to #25.

24. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (16, 1@1)-5 (Fall Of The Day)
It appears that this song got blindsided. This song was sitting in the top ten just two episodes ago, and now it falls to a new low of #24. Can it jump back up? Lucy will need a rally for that to happen because she takes the fall of the day drifting back 5 spots to #24.

23. David Banner Featuring Lil Flip "Like A Pimp" (3, 21)-1
The hype for this song might have faded when Bonecrusher debuted. However, don't count Mr. Banner out yet. He has plenty of fight left in him. David B. slides 1 to #23 with this song.

22. Jewel "Intuition" (29, 2)+3
She just won't stay down for the count, but she hasn't gotten to the top yet. Her last video did exceptionally well, but failed to hit #1. Will Intuition be able to find enough power to take #1? Time will tell, as Jewel moves up 3 to #22.

21. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (50, 2@1)+
Since her debut, she hasn't fallen lower than #22 with this song. However, she hasn't been able to dominate the countdown with everyone trying to take the top spot. For those who kept track on TRL this week, she barely won the week with 2 straight days at #1. Christina's chances of returning to #1 contention on DRL are low as she stays at #21.

20. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (39, 1@1)+4
She won the first American Idol, and she isn't about to give up on this countdown either. Kelly makes a 4 spot move forward to #20 to re-enter the top twenty.

19. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (36, 1@1)+1
With all the success she has had, she might just be able to return to top-form on DRL. Melanie makes a one spot rise to #19.

18. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (50, 3@1)-2
This video debuted at #1, but hasn't been able to return to the top since her debut with this song. J. Lo makes a 2 spot dip to #18 with I'm Glad.

17. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (62, 5@1)-2
Like J. Lo, this debuted at #1 and spent 4 straight days on top. It debuted when Lindsay Pagano and Jade Anderson were on the countdown with non-singles. Later, Hilary was able to break Lillix's 22 day run at #1, but since then she couldn't manage another day on top. She drops 2 to #17 today.

16. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (149, 4@1)+2
Other than Ashanti's "Baby", this is the oldest song on the countdown today. Lucy opened with a 2 day run on top, but has gone hog-wild for the next 147 days bouncing all over the place. Lucy goes forward today as she doubles her movement to 2 spots forward and nesting at #16.

15. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (22, 2)-5
Her run on DRL has been glorious. She has always spent at least 30 days on with every single song she released before she fell off at some point. Today, she falls 5 with Forever And For Always to #15.

14. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (103, 3@1)+3
After several days of falling, Stacie makes a comeback by flying 3 to #14. She has one of the oldest songs on the countdown today with Stuck.

13. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (14, 2@1)-4
This is the lowest showing for this song, but they are happy with it. So far, they have spent 10+ days in the top ten and 2 at #1. Today, Mark McGrath and the boys slide back 4 spots to #13.

*COMMERCIAL BREAK*


12. Ashanti "Baby" (373, 58@1)+1 *Retires In 27 Days*
The longest running clip of all-time. This might just retire at #1 if it has enough juice left. Today, Ashanti inches 1 to #12 with Baby.

11. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (89, 2)+3 *Retires In 11 Days*
Linkin Park will do anything they can to get #1 again. They are currently on pace to do so. Somewhere I Belong moves up 3 to #11.

10. Bonecrusher Featuring Killer Mike "Never Scared" (3, 10)+1
Bonecrusher's DRL debut is looking promising. Today, he climbs into the top ten for the first time by inching 1 to #10.

9. Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (7, 4)-5
This song should be more like Dump It Down. As this song begins to drop, Joe Budden takes a 5 spot dip to #9.

8. Lillix "It's About Time" (38, 23@1)-1
This group is one of the most dominant artists on DRL today. It's About Time by Lillix drops 1 spot to #8.

7. Lillix "Because" (12, 1@1)-2
See #8. Because by Lillix drops 2 spots to #7 as they make a move backward.

6. Evanescence "Bring Me To Life" (139, 9@1)+6 *Retires Tomorrow*
Evanescence make a big 6 spot rise to #6 with Bring Me To Life. This is your last chance to request this song!

5. No Secrets "No Secrets" (31, 2)+3
I made a mistake, that it's not 2@1. This song's peak is #2 and it might just make it to #1, but only if they can break through. No Secrets move up 3 to #5 with the title track to their debut.

4. Evanescence "Going Under" (2, 1@1)-3
This debuted at #1 previously, but couldn't hang on to #1. Evanescence drops 3 to #4 with Going Under, the 2nd clip from their debut album "Fallen".

3. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (9, 4@1)-1
Play is still doing amazing. This is so far their best song yet on the countdown. The quartet drops 1 to #3 today, but they can handle it.

BATTLE FOR #1:Ashanti v.s. Thalia

2. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (19, 2)+1
If this mexican girl can keep her momentum going, she might just be able to take over the countdown's top prize. However, for Thalia to win #1, she must stay ahead of Play and Evanescence and must try to pass the undeniable "Rock Wit U" by Ashanti.

1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (30, 5@1)+5
This might just be #1 for a long time thanks to the video. She looks so sexy! Ashanti makes a 5 spot leap to #1 with Rock Wit U.

Boomerang
Intuition
I'm Glad

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - The Young & The Hopeless
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

Linkin Park
AFI
Deftones
POD

Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong"
Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)"
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Cirrus "Boomerang"
Good Charlotte "The Young and the Hopeless" // I haven't seen the video yet but I have heard the song. I know that it's good.

CLOSE CALLS
30. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)
29. David Banner Featuring Lil Flip "Like A Pimp" (3, 21)-6
28. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)
27. Pink "Feel Good Time" CC DEBUT
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)


Shania:This is Shania Twain taking over DRL today. Let's look at what's on the way.

PREVIOUS:Ashanti did it again as she took it to #1, but this time with authority. She might just win again.

WHAT TO EXPECT:The unexpected.

FIRST UP:No data available. We start with The Troys.

25. The Troys "What Do You Do" (14, 14)+2
24. Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Video)" (56, 3@1)+1 *Retires In 4 Days*
23. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (17, 1@1)+1
22. Jewel "Intuition" (30, 2)+
21. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (51, 2@1)+

Shania:Go on!

NEXT UP:No data available. We go on with Kelly.

20. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (40, 1@1)+
19. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (51, 3@1)-1
18. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (63, 5@1)-1
17. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (23, 2)-2
16. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (37, 1@1)+3

Shania:Keep it going, despite me falling 2 spots.

NEXT UP:Unavailable. We go on with Lucy Woodward.

15. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (150, 4@1)+1
14. Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (8, 4)-5
13. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (104, 3@1)+1
12. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (15, 2@1)+1
11. Ashanti "Baby" (374, 58@1)+1 *Retires In 26 Days*

Shania:Let's keep it going.

NEXT UP:Unavailable. We go on with Bonecrusher.

10. Bonecrusher Featuring Killer Mike "Never Scared" (4, 10)+
9. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (90, 2)+2 *Retires In 10 Days*
8. Lillix "It's About Time" (39, 23@1)+
7. Lillix "Because" (13, 1@1)+
6. No Secrets "No Secrets" (32, 2)-1

Shania:I'm outta here. Here's the battle for #1. Looks like "Bring Me To Life" retires at #5 today.

5. Evanescence "Bring Me To Life" (140, 9@1)+1 RETIRED
Debut Date:Early February 2003 @ 1
Retired Date:May 23rd, 2003 @ 5
Days On:140
Days At #1:9
Lowest:#20
Consecutive?:Definitely!
Claim To Fame:Their first video to retire. One of few videos to stay in top twenty for its entire run.
Notes:Their newest song "Going Under" is on.

4. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (20, 2)-2
3. Evanescence "Going Under" (3, 1@1)+1
2. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (10, 4@1)+1
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (31, 6@1)+

5/24 Preview:Ashanti gets her groove on!

Ashanti won't surrender #1 at all. Can anyone stop her?

Here's another comparison:

5/23/03:
20. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (40, 1@1)
19. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (51, 3@1)
18. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (63, 5@1)
17. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (23, 2)
16. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (37, 1@1)
15. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (150, 4@1)
14. Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (8, 4)
13. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (104, 3@1)
12. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (15, 2@1)
11. Ashanti "Baby" (374, 58@1)
10. Bonecrusher Featuring Killer Mike "Never Scared" (4, 10)
9. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (90, 2)
8. Lillix "It's About Time" (39, 23@1)
7. Lillix "Because" (13, 1@1)
6. No Secrets "No Secrets" (32, 2)
5. Evanescence "Bring Me To Life" (140, 9@1)
4. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (20, 2)
3. Evanescence "Going Under" (3, 1@1)
2. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (10, 4@1)
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (31, 6@1)

5/24/02:
20. Vanessa Carlton "A Thousand Miles" (94, 12@1)
19. Hoobastank "Running Away" (25, 2)
18. Svala "The Real Me" (35, 4@1)
17. Scene 23 "I Really Don't Think So" (107, 24@1)
16. No Secrets "Kids In America" (44, 9@1)
15. Kylie Minogue "Love At First Sight(album version)" (4, 15)
14. 3LW "Playas Gon Play" (120, 17@1)
13. Unwritten Law "Seein Red" (4, 13)
12. Naughty By Nature Featuring 3LW "Feels Good" (30, 2@1)
11. Dream "When I Get There" (140, 34@1)
10. Jade Anderson "Sugarhigh" (24, 3@1)
09. Jennifer Lopez Featuring Nas "I'm Gonna Be Alright" (10, 1@1)
08. Jewel "Break Me" (18, 5)
07. Truth Hurts "Addictive" (6, 3)
06. Papa Roach "She Loves Me Not" (6, 2)
05. Shakira "Objection" (16, 1@1)
04. Paulina Rubio "Don't Say Goodbye" (6, 4@1)
03. Avril Lavigne "Complicated" (26, 24@1)
02. Ashanti "Happy" (15, 2)
01. Tweet "Call Me" (15, 1@1)

Originally posted by Ike Bart
Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong"
Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)"
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Cirrus "Boomerang"
Good Charlotte "The Young and the Hopeless"

Feel free to compare last year's DRL with this year's.

Linkin Park
AFI
Deftones
POD
Evanescence

I like this years better. Btw you should get Faint on

Originally posted by Omega Red
Linkin Park
AFI
Deftones
POD
Evanescence

I like this years better. Btw you should get Faint on

Linkin Park "Faint" isn't scheduled to premiere until about the end of May.

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - The Young & The Hopeless
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

I can't compare, I'm too far behind. ~_~

behind what?

CLOSE CALLS
30. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)
29. David Banner Featuring Lil Flip "Like A Pimp" (3, 21)
28. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)
27. Pink "Feel Good Time" CC DEBUT
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

Vanessa:This is Vanessa Carlton taking over DRL today. Today, we have the long-awaited debut of Beyonce's first solo song to make the countdown. Also, who will take advantage of Evanescence's retirement from yesterday? We'll start with Avril Lavigne stepping back.

25. Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Video)" (57, 3@1)-1 *Retires In 3 Days*
24. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (18, 1@1)-1
23. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (52, 2@1)-2
22. The Troys "What Do You Do" (15, 14)+3
21. Jewel "Intuition" (31, 2)+1

Vanessa:The top twenty goes on with Hilary Duff striking down 2 spots in the incorrect direction to #20.

20. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (64, 5@1)-2
19. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (41, 1@1)+1
18. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (52, 3@1)+1
17. Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (9, 4)-3
16. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (24, 2)+1

Vanessa:Taking a 5 spot dip is Bonecrusher with Never Scared.

15. Bonecrusher Featuring Killer Mike "Never Scared" (5, 10)-5
14. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (38, 1@1)+2
13. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (151, 4@1)+2
12. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (105, 3@1)+1
11. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (16, 2@1)+1

Vanessa:The top ten begins with a striking move from Ashanti as she inches up a spot to #10 with Baby.

10. Ashanti "Baby" (375, 58@1)+1 *Retires In 25 Days*

Vanessa:We pause this pattern, because we have a debut from Beyonce. She enters at #9 with Crazy In Love.

9. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (1, 9)HOT SHOT DEBUT
8. Lillix "It's About Time" (40, 23@1)+
7. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (91, 2)+2 *Retires In 9 Days*
6. Lillix "Because" (14, 1@1)+1

Vanessa:Let's finish the top 10 off with these 5 cuts. We'll start it with Thalia.

5. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (21, 2)-1
4. Evanescence "Going Under" (4, 1@1)-1
3. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (11, 4@1)-1
2. No Secrets "No Secrets" (33, 2)+4
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (32, 7@1)+ (3rd straight day at #1)

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - The Young & The Hopeless
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong"
Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)"
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip"
Finch "What It Is To Burn" // I just watched this video today on Launch. I think it is pretty good but unfortunately I don't have any room for them on my countdown at the moment and won't have any room for at least a month.

Originally posted by Ike Bart
Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong"
Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)"
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip"
Finch "What It Is To Burn" // I just watched this video today on Launch. I think it is pretty good but unfortunately I don't have any room for them on my countdown at the moment and won't have any room for at least a month.

Ike, lately your requests have affected the countdown more than Ed's. As for Good Charlotte, I need to see the video before I put "TYATH" on my countdown.

In fact, if Ashanti starts to lose steam, one of your requests might just take over #1. Also, even if you do request Avril, her airplay has been destroyed. She will not retire at #1, but keep requesting her, and she might finish just outside the top 10.

5/25 Preview:Ashanti takes on the cavalry

Now Ashanti has reasons to worry. Beyonce's new song "Crazy In Love" is in hot pursuit of #1. Also, The Troys make a gargantuan leap forward, into the top ten. Thalia, Evanescence, No Secrets and Play are also giving Ashanti a run for her money.

With competition this close, it can only mean one thing. It is anybody's game now!

Here's the DRL news for 5/25:

8th Annual Dreamstar Request Live Awards Now Scheduled To Air Next Month
It appears that the DRL awards will now be handed out on June 30th. It was originally scheduled to air on September 25th this year, but because of the hype, it was bounced up in date by nearly 3 months. Nominees will be announced on June 1st.

Performances Announced For Award Show
Here's the list of performers at the show, in order.

Nas
Jimmy Eat World
Tweet
Linkin Park Featuring Ashanti
Evanescence
Lillix Featuring Avril Lavigne
Dream
Mya
Trapt

Linkin Park
AFI
Deftones
POD
Evanescence

Omega, you saved LP from falling tomorrow.

well thats good news

Originally posted by Omega Red
well thats good news

But the best they can do is stay at #7. If you read the 5/25 DRL preview, you'll see that they are not mentioned.

Boomerang
Feel Good Time
It's About Time

joe budden
jewel
ashanti
beyonce

Does my vote even count? I've been requesting Boomerang forever but it doesn't return :(

Yes, your votes always count. That's why I started DRL in the first place.

And now that I have started a new account, I will continue my countdowns in this thread.

CLOSE CALLS
30. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)
29. David Banner Featuring Lil Flip "Like A Pimp" (3, 21)
28. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)
27. Pink "Feel Good Time"
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

NOTE-Disco Needs You:Just keep requesting them and they might just return.


I have to get back together on this. Here's a quickie for 5/25 & 5/26.

25. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (54, 3@1)-7
24. Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (11, 4)-7
23. Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Video)" (59, 3@1)+2 *Retires In 1 Day*
22. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (20, 1@1)+2
21. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (54, 2@1)+2
20. Jewel "Intuition" (33, 2)+1
19. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (66, 5@1)+1
18. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (43, 1@1)+1
17. Bonecrusher Featuring Killer Mike "Never Scared" (7, 10)-2
16. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (153, 4@1)-3
15. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (18, 2@1)-4
14. Lillix "Because" (16, 1@1)-8 (It seems that my lack of computer time on Sunday and Monday really hurt this song's airplay.)
13. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (26, 2)+3
12. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (40, 1@1)+2
11. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (107, 3@1)+1
10. Lillix "It's About Time" (42, 23@1)-2
9. Ashanti "Baby" (377, 58@1)+1 *Retires In 23 Days*
8. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (23, 2)-3
7. Evanescence "Going Under" (6, 1@1)-3
6. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (3, 6)+3
5. The Troys "What Do You Do" (17, 5)+17 *JUMP OF THE DAY*
4. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (93, 2)+3 *Retires In 7 Days*
3. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (13, 4@1)+

We have a tie for #1!

T1. No Secrets "No Secrets" (35, 2@1)+1
T1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (34, 9@1)+ (5th straight day at #1)

Let me clear some stuff up.

Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa", Less Than Jake and Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" can be voted for.

I decided to bring back "Girls And Boys" because it premiered on TRL.

Requests:

Less than Jake "She's Gonna Break Soon"
Good Charlotte "Girls and Boys"
Lillix "It's About Time"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)"
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"
Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong"

Remember, you can request "Girls And Boys" & "Young & The Hopeless" if you want to.

CLOSE CALLS
30. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)
29. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (6, 23)RETURN
28. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)
27. Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (11, 4)-3
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

Today is the last day of Losing Grip by Avril Lavigne. However, we are premiering a never-before released track by her today. Let's get going with Pink.

25. Pink "Feel Good Time" (1, 25)HOT SHOT DEBUT
24. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (55, 3@1)+1
23. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (21, 1@1)-1
22. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (55, 2@1)-1

21. Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Video)" (60, 3@1)+2 RETIRED
Stats up later.

The top twenty is now.

20. Bonecrusher Featuring Killer Mike "Never Scared" (8, 10)-3
19. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (154, 4@1)-3
18. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (19, 2@1)-3
17. Jewel "Intuition" (34, 2)+3
16. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (67, 5@1)+3
15. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (44, 1@1)+3
14. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)-2
13. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (108, 3@1)-2
12. Lillix "Because" (17, 1@1)+2
11. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (27, 2)+2

PREMIERE ALERT:Avril Lavigne "Knocking On Heavens Door"

It's time for the top ten.

10. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (14, 4@1)-7
9. Lillix "It's About Time" (43, 23@1)+1
8. Ashanti "Baby" (378, 58@1)+1 *Retires In 22 Days*
7. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (24, 2)+1
6. Evanescence "Going Under" (7, 1@1)+1
5. No Secrets "No Secrets" (36, 2@1)-4
4. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (4, 4)+2
3. The Troys "What Do You Do" (18, 3)+2
2. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (94, 2)+2 *Retires In 6 Days*
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (35, 10@1)+ (6th straight day at #1)

DRL Update:

5/28:Don't be doubtful in any way, we have the countdown debut of Mya's new song. Also, we get a live performance from Staind.

5/29:Linkin Park is back with a new video, as we premiere it. Also, get a sneak peek of a new video that features Amerie and Loon(?).

5/30:Back by popular demand, little miss baby spice(Emma B) returns with a brand new song. We give you a sneak peek of the joint.

5/31:We premiere Dream's new song "Krazy" and give you the full cuts of the Amerie/Loon(?) video and the Emma B song.

6/1:As seen on Jared's countdown, Lil Kim's new song "Magic Stick" featuring 50 Cent is getting premiered.

Here's some changes(with days that the songs are getting added)for when they get added to my playlist.

ALREADY ADDED
The Used "Blue And Yellow" *I premiered this months ago, and it has just been sitting here all this time*
Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now"

GETTING ADDED
Stacie Orrico "Holdin On" - 5/30
Linkin Park "Faint" - 5/30
Dream "Krazy" - 6/1
Emma Bunton "Free Me" - 6/1
Kayslay Presents:Amerie Featuring Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" - 6/1

5/28 Preview:Ashanti defense to the maximum....?

The Troys, Beyonce and Linkin Park are within striking distance of #1, but everyone is surprised to see Linkin make a comeback. They haven't done this well with this song since it's debut.

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - The Young & The Hopeless
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

Ok, I will do something a little different. Here's the songs that will make the countdown:

GUARANTEED TO APPEAR
Ashanti "Baby"
Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Aww Baby)"
Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love"
Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" - RETURN
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)"
Jewel "Intuition"
Lillix "Because"
Lillix "It's About Time"
Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong"
Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" - DEBUT
Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" - DEBUT
Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys"
Shania Twain "Forever And For Always"
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"
Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)"
Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You"
The Troys "What Do You Do"

MAYBE OR MAYBE NOT ON
(Top 5 with most points make the bottom of the top 25. Here's an update after 50% complete)
Cirrus "Boomerang" - 65
Finch "What It Is To Burn" - 43
Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" - 105
Ludacris "Act A Fool" - 155
Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" - 254
Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" - 267
Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" - 156
No Secrets "No Secrets" - 145
Pink "Feel Good Time" - 77
The Used "Blue And Yellow" POSSIBLE DEBUT - 146

Feel free to comment on what I'm trying to do now. I made a list of 20 songs that are definitely making the countdown.

The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones

Here's the latest.

GUARANTEED TO APPEAR
Ashanti "Baby"
Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Aww Baby)" - #1 Contender For 5/29
Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" - #1 Contender For 5/29
Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" - RETURN - #1 Contender
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)"
Jewel "Intuition"
Lillix "Because"
Lillix "It's About Time"
Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" - #1 Contender
Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" - DEBUT
Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" - DEBUT
Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys"
Shania Twain "Forever And For Always"
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"
Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)"
Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You"
The Troys "What Do You Do" - #1 Contender

21-25 CUTS
Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" - 499
Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" - 471
Ludacris "Act A Fool" - 455
The Used "Blue And Yellow" - 431 (DEBUT)
Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" - 405

JOINTS TO MISS THE CUT
Cirrus "Boomerang" - 398
Finch "What It Is To Burn" - 373
Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" - 356
No Secrets "No Secrets" - 350
Pink "Feel Good Time" - 177
Bonecrusher "Never Scared" - 60

OFF THE PLAYLIST
Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip - Video" (60, 3@1) RETIRED
Cold "Stupid Girl" (15, 3) Failed to retire
Snoop Dogg "Beautiful" (42, 1@1) Failed to retire

Requests:

Less than Jake "She's Gonna Break Soon"
Good Charlotte "Girls and Boys"
Good Charlotte "The Young and the Hopeless"
Lillix "It's About Time"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)"
Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now?"

CLOSE CALLS
30. Pink "Feel Good Time" (1, 25)-5
29. No Secrets "No Secrets" (36, 2@1)-24
28. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)-14
27. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)-1
26. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)+4

FALLOFF
Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Video)" (60, 3@1)Due To Retirement
Bonecrusher Featuring Killer Mike "Never Scared" (8, 10)
AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)
Joe Budden "Pump It Up" (11, 4)

Lacey:This is Lacey Lee from Lillix. I will show you the countdown.

25. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (45, 1@1)-10
24. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (1, 24)DEBUT
23. Ludacris "Act A Fool" (5, 19)RETURN
22. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (22, 1@1)+1
21. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (155, 4@1)-2

Lacey:The elite 20 are next. Here we go.

20. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (56, 3@1)+4 *Retires In 4 Days*
19. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (56, 2@1)+2 *Retires In 4 Days*
18. Jewel "Intuition" (35, 2)-1
17. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (1, 17)DEBUT
16. Evanescence "Going Under" (8, 1@1)-10
15. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (20, 2@1)+3
14. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (68, 5@1)+2
13. Lillix "Because" (18, 1@1)-1
12. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (1, 12)HOT SHOT DEBUT
11. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (109, 3@1)+2

Lacey:Let's bust the top ten.

10. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (28, 2)+1
9. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (25, 2)-2
8. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (15, 4@1)+2
7. Lillix "It's About Time" (44, 23@1)+2
6. Ashanti "Baby" (379, 58@1)+2 *Retires In 21 Days*

Lacey:Who will top this time?

5. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (7, 5)+24
4. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (5, 4)+
3. The Troys "What Do You Do" (19, 3)+
2. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (36, 10@1)-1 (Snaps 6 day streak at #1)
1. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (95, 1@1)+1 *Retires 5 Days* (They did the impossible! Congratulations to Linkin Park!)

Pink - Feel Good Time
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now?
Evanescence - Going Under
Hilary Duff - Why Not?
Mya - My Love Is Like...Wo
Thalia f/ Fat Joe - I Want You
Play - I Must Not Chase The Boys

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

+24:confused:

The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones
Evanescence
Ludacris(only good rap song since In Da Club)

also check out my countdown :)

Originally posted by Omega Red
+24:confused:

The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones
Evanescence
Ludacris(only good rap song since In Da Club)

also check out my countdown :)

Let me explain Omega, I originally had Girls And Boys on the countdown. Then I removed it and replaced it with The Young And The Hopeless, only to find out that TRL premiered Girls And Boys. I decided to bring Girls And Boys back, but keep The Young And The Hopeless on too.

And the +24 also states as a return to the countdown. Also, your request for Linkin Park boosted it to #1 after 95 days on the countdown, nearly 3 months after it debuted at #2.

bump for ike

Pink "Feel Good Time"

Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys"

5/30:Back by popular demand, little miss baby spice(Emma B) returns with a brand new song. We give you a sneak peek of the joint.

5/31:We premiere Dream's new song "Krazy" and give you the full cuts of the Amerie/Loon(?) video and the Emma B song.

JUNE IS SPANKING NEW MUSIC MONTH
6/1:As seen on Jared's countdown, Lil Kim's new song "Magic Stick" featuring 50 Cent is getting premiered. We give you a sneak peek at Sean Paul's "Like Glue". Finally, we premiere Understatement by New Found Glory.

6/2:Everyone's talking about him. It's Sean Paul's brand spanking new video "Like Glue". Also, get a sneak peek at something from Lumidee.

6/3:Lumidee premiere. Also, we sneak a peek of "Perfect" from Simple Plan.

6/4:Sean Paul and Blu Cantrell perform. We premiere the 4th Simple Plan single "Perfect". Sneak a peek at Marilyn Manson "mOBSCENE".

6/5:Four premieres ready for you as we celebrate Metallica Day on DRL with a special top 5 best Metallica songs according to DRL. Also, we premiere the song everybody is waiting for, "St. Anger". There's more coming. Metallica will also co-host with me for the entire show. They will also deliver 5 live performances including "St. Anger" and their biggest DRL joint "The Memory Remains". This would satisfy your DRL craving right? Well, there's more. We premiere Radiohead's "There There" and Missy Elliot's "Work It (Remix)" with 50 Cent, and Marliyn Manson's "mOBSCENE". Sneak a peek at "You're Still Here" by Faith Hill.

More TBA.

Ike: This is Ike Bart, famous for dividing his countdowns into waves. I'm here because Mike asked me if I wanted to host DRL again and I said yes. Today, we've got a premiere from Linkin Park and a sneak peek of "Too Much For Me" by Amerie featuring Loon and Foxy Brown. Let's kick off DRL with some close calls.

CLOSE CALLS
30. Pink "Feel Good Time" (1, 25)
29. No Secrets "No Secrets" (36, 2@1)
28. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)
27. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)
26. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7)

Ike: Without further ado, here is the top 25.

25. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (46, 1@1)-
24. Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (23, 1@1)-2
23. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (156, 4@1)-2
22. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (57, 3@1)-2 *Retires In 3 Days*
21. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (57, 2@1)-2 *Retires In 3 Days*
20. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (2, 20)+4
19. Ludacris "Act A Fool" (6, 19)+4
18. Evanescence "Going Under" (9, 1@1)-2
17. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (21, 2@1)-2
16. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (69, 5@1)-2
15. Lillix "Because" (19, 1@1)-2
14. Jewel "Intuition" (36, 2)+4
13. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (29, 2)-3
12. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (26, 2)-3
11. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (110, 3@1)+

Ike: There are plenty of songs I like in the bottom fifteen and more that I plan on checking out. Anyways, here is the premiere of "Faint" by Linkin Park.

*plays whole video for Linkin Park "Faint"*

Ike: This video is one blazin' live performance. It's got a huge audience and lots of lights in the background. The guys of Linkin Park are filmed in action from the back and the side in front of the lights, making them look like shadows. "Faint" is currently the number two rock video on LAUNCH, one spot behind Evanescence. Now, let's break into the top ten. Starting the top ten off is one of my favorites from Michelle Branch.

10. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (2, 10)+7
9. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (2, 9)+3
8. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (16, 4@1)+
7. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (6, 4)-3
6. Lillix "It's About Time" (45, 23@1)+1
5. Ashanti "Baby" (380, 58@1)+1 *Retires In 20 Days*
4. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (8, 4)+1
3. The Troys "What Do You Do" (20, 3)+

Ike: Before we get into the top two, I've got the sneak peek of "Too Much for Me" by Amerie featuring Loon and Foxy Brown. Here it is. Enjoy!

*Rolls down thirty seconds of DJ Kayslay Presents:Amerie Featuring Loon and Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me"*

Ike: The top two is a battle between Ashanti and Linkin Park. And the winner is... *drumroll* Linkin Park! Here is "Rock Wit U" by Ashanti at number 2.

2. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (37, 10@1)+
1. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (96, 2@1)+1 *Retires 4 Days*

Ike: I enjoyed my stay here, but I've got to go right now. See you over at my own countdown show. That's all for today. Ike Bart out.

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

Good job Ike.

"Faint" is already the #2 rock video on Launch? That I didn't know.

Anyway, I'll be up for a little while so I'll do the 5/30 countdown at about midnight, and it will be a 2-parter.

Ike, which of the songs on my countdown do you want to see at #1, that have not hit the top yet?

5/30 Early Preview:?

After Ike's takeover, nobody's safe.

Linkin Park remained at #1 today, but are they strong enough to make it 3 in a row on top?

Ashanti is pissed off that she has been denied by Linkin Park. The rock group was out for revenge after being denied by a #1 debut when Ashanti's "Over" entered at #1 and spent 8 straight days on top. By now, LP could be at 10@1 by now with "Somewhere I Belong", which would have 1 more day on top than "Bring Me To Life" by Evanescence.

Michelle Branch and Mya are making a move for the top, and might have isolated Linkin Park and Ashanti. What will happen?

95% Spin Check For 5/30:

1. Mya 245,631
2. Michelle Branch 245,629
3. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" 245,600
4. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" 245,566
5. Linkin Park "Faint" 156,533
6. Ashanti "Baby" 112,888
7. The Troys 108,555
8. Good Charlotte 108,000
9. Play 107,666
10. Lillix "It's About Time" / Jewel "Intuition" 100,000

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Pink "Feel Good Time" (1, 25)
29. No Secrets "No Secrets" (36, 2@1)
28. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)
27. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)
26. Cirrus "Boomerang" (8, 7) *1 spin short of returning*

FALLOFF:
Lucy Woodward "Blindsided" (23, 1@1)It will return to the playlist once I see the video for this song.

Me:It's time for me to come back after a day off. Today's show features a sneak peek of Emma Bunton's "Free Me". Also, where will "Faint" debut on the countdown? Open this package of hope!

25. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (47, 1@1)-
24. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (157, 4@1)-1
23. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (58, 3@1)-1 *Retires In 2 Days*
22. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (58, 2@1)-1 *Retires In 2 Days*
21. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (22, 2@1)-4
20. Lillix "Because" (20, 1@1)-5 (Lowest showing yet)
19. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (30, 2)-6
18. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (27, 2)-6
17. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (3, 17)+3
16. Ludacris "Act A Fool" (7, 16)+3
15. Evanescence "Going Under" (10, 1@1)+3
14. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (70, 5@1)+2
13. Jewel "Intuition" (37, 2)+1

Me:Here's that sneak peek of Emma Bunton "Free Me".

*plays 15 second snippet*

12. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (7, 4)-5
11. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (111, 3@1)-

Me:Let's brush the top ten.

10. Lillix "It's About Time" (46, 23@1)-4
9. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (17, 4@1)-1
8. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (9, 4)-4
7. The Troys "What Do You Do" (21, 3)-4

Me:I have a special treat for you. It's a song that won't be premiered on DRL until next week, but we have this new video from Metallica and we are so dying to play it for you. Here's a quick look at St. Anger.

*plays 60 second snippet*

Me:You can make some early requests for the song if you want to. It won't be premiered until 6/5.

6. Ashanti "Baby" (381, 58@1)-1 *Retires In 19 Days*
5. Linkin Park "Faint" (1, 5)HOT SHOT DEBUT

Me:The battle for #1 is so close today. Linkin Park fell far behind the top, dropping 3 to #4.

4. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (97, 2@1)-3 *Retires 3 Days*
3. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (3, 3)+7 *Pacesetter*
2. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (38, 10@1)+
1. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (3, 1@1)+8 *Jump Of The Day*

5/30 P. 2 Preview:Mya v.s. Ashanti, the battle of the r&b songstressess.

Can Murder Inc.'s leading lady Ashanti stop Mya who made a huge comeback to DRL with her song "My Love Is Like Whoa"? It might happen, but Mya has done very well on DRL lately. Her last 3 songs, plus a song featured on a coca-cola commercial, have all retired. Not including "Real Compared To What", Mya's last 3 songs that she was featured in have done extremely well. Case Of The Ex did 32 days at #1, Free did 24 days at #1, and Lady Marmalade did 12 days at #1. Ashanti will have a lot of work to do in order to defeat the sexy Mya.

But just because Mya and Ashanti have the top on lock, doesn't mean that Linkin Park and Michelle Branch won't stop and watch the r&b stars duke it out.

The Used
Both Linkin Park
Deftones
Evanescence

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Pink "Feel Good Time" (1, 25)
29. No Secrets "No Secrets" (36, 2@1)
28. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)
27. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)
26. Lasgo "Alone" CC DEBUT

Falloff:
Lillix "Because" (20, 1@1)Removed From Playlist, until I see a video for this song. If not, this is the end for this song.
Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (22, 2@1)

Me:Here's part 2 of May 30, 2003, which will lead to the retirement of "Fighter" and "I'm Glad" on the 31st.

25. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (48, 1@1)-
24. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (158, 4@1)-
23. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (59, 3@1)- *Retires Tomorrow*
22. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (59, 2@1)- *Retires Tomorrow*
21. Cirrus "Boomerang" (9, 7)RETURN
20. Lillix "Invisible" (1, 20)DEBUT
19. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (31, 2)-
18. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (28, 2)+
17. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (8, 4)-5
16. Evanescence "Going Under" (11, 1@1)-1
15. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (71, 5@1)-1
14. Jewel "Intuition" (38, 2)-1
13. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (4, 13)+4
12. Ludacris "Act A Fool" (8, 12)+4
11. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (112, 3@1)+
10. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (98, 2@1)-6 *Retires In 2 Days*
9. Lillix "It's About Time" (47, 23@1)+1
8. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (18, 4@1)+1
7. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (10, 4)+1
6. The Troys "What Do You Do" (22, 3)+1
5. Ashanti "Baby" (382, 58@1)+1 *Retires In 18 Days*
4. Linkin Park "Faint" (2, 4)+1
3. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (4, 3)+
2. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (39, 10@1)+
1. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (4, 2@1)+

5/31 Preview:The end of the audio/video trio.

J. Lo and Christina will retire their latest joints "I'm Glad" and "Fighter" respectively.

Mya, Ashanti, Linkin Park and Michelle Branch need to work together to stop Christina and J. Lo from going out on top.

Lillix replaced themselves with a new song. Invisible switches places with Because. Can Invisible get the girls going again?

Evanescence has never fallen out of the top 20 in their entire DRL run. It might happen with Cirrus and the retiring videos floating around.

And as LP draws closer to retirement with Somewhere I Belong, we wonder if they will make it back to #1?

Finch
The Used
Ludacris
Good Charlotte

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Lil' Kim f/ Timbaland & Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

Mya
Ludacirs
Beyonce
Jewel
Ashanti

The Used
Both Linkin Park
Deftones
Evanescence

For those who follow DRL every day, you can see how my countdown has changed. Let's stroll through memory lane with my very first countdown in my own countdown thread on ATRL.

Here's a look at the very first post in this thread. Take a look:

FLASHBACK TO 10/25/01

Here's my top 10.

Day 12. Britney goes for 2 at #1!


CC:
Lit-Lipsticks and Bruises
Cold-13
DMX-Who we be
Climbs 2.

PREMIERE:
Busta Rhymes-Break ya neck

The 10 videos are by Michelle, PYT, Shakira, Lindsay, Jamie


10.Christina Milian-AM 2 PM
Day 9 PK:3

9.Dream-This is me(Remix)
Day 10 PK:3

8.Britney Spears(CRASH OF THE DAY!)
Day 12 PK:1 D@1:1
HOLY COW! DOWN 7 SPOTS!

7.Nelly-#1
Day 7 PK:4

6.Willa Ford-I wanna be bad
Day 12 PK:1 D@1:2

5.Michelle Branch-Everywhere
Day 12 PK:1 D@1:1

4.P.Y.T.-Same 'ol Same 'ol
Day 7 PK:3

3.Lindsay Pagano-Everything U R
Day 8 PK:1 D@1:5

2.Shakira-Whenever, Wherever
Day 12 PK:1 D@1:1

1.Jamie-Lynn Sigler-Cry Baby
Day 12 PK:1 D@1:2

EXCLUSIVE NEWS:
Eden's Crush "Love this way" video will be animated and feature an outer space background.

END FLASHBACK

As you can see, it's been 19 months and 5 days since my first countdown in my own thread.

During DRL's run, tons of artists have battled it out for the top spot. This next flashback will take us back to the day Ashanti debuted on DRL as a soloist. Let's take a trip back to last year.

FLASHBACK TO 1/22/02

Day 83(Mandy's round 3)
15.Take away (D3)(14)
14.Get away (D14)(1@1)
13.INAG NYAW (D28)(4@1)
12.Always on time (D12)(2)
11.I wanna be bad (D83)(6@1)
10.Aaliyah-More than a woman(D1)(10)
#9 is EUR on Day 79. Love this way on Day 59 and #8 today and 4 on top
Mandy:#7 is Cry Baby from Jamie Lynn Sigler and #6 is Cry from Mandy Moore(83 v.s. 27 days)(5 v.s. 4 #1's)
Mandy:#5 is Foolish from Ashanti and #4 is When I get there(Day 1 v.s. 61)(PK-5 v.s. 31 #1's)
Mandy:I have an announcement. First, #3 is 1000 miles and #2 is I really don't think so(14 v.s. 27 days)(9 v.s. 17 #1's)
Mandy:#1 is All you wanted by Michelle Branch. Day 2(2@1)

END FLASHBACK

As you can see, Ashanti began her DRL run at #5 with "Foolish". She went from a wannabe to a mega-star in just 1 year. Today, she battles Mya's "My Love Is Like Whoa" for #1. Ashanti's song "Baby" is retiring in less than 20 days, while "Rock Wit U" is trying to return to #1.

The next flashback will take us to how the live shows began their run. It was on that fateful day when Dave Matthews called in, and the live episodes were born. But before that, we're gonna get into another classic episode that took place in Mid-December 2001. I made some pretty interesting fan shout-outs in this one.

FLASHBACK TO 12/16/01

Day 54(KISS IAS4U GOODBYE AND WELCOME A NEW ONE)
Don't let me be the last to know's run has ended at 37. A video must be at least 50 days on the countdown for it to retire.(messageboarders)

15.Nelly Furtado-Turn off the light(return)
D-47 D@1:5
Wendell loves this song and he hopes that another Nelly Furtado song comes out.

14.Destiny's Child-Emotion(-8)
D-31 D@1:3
DC3Fan4ever is a big fan of DC3 and loves this song but how will he react when Matt finds out this is the fall of the day?

13.Willa Ford-Santa baby(gimme gimme gimme)(Debut)
D-1 PK:13
Crystal_BSB is Ed's wife and she doesn't like Willa Ford... This is the 4th willa song to enter my countdown

12.Michelle Branch-Everywhere(-1)
D-54 D@1:3
TC is one of the biggest Michelle Branch fans I know. Another one would be Michelleness

11.Willa Ford-I wanna be bad(+1)
D-54 D@1:5
I, Mike40 am a big fan of her and this song in general. Switches with Everywhere once again

10.Willa Ford-Did ya understand that?(+3)
D-40 D@1:5
WillaBBadAlwayz had an avatar for the video of this, I wonder why he changed it...

9.311-I'll be here awhile(+11)(return)
D-5 PK:9
OH MY! Mark the fark is a huge 311 fan and he'll be surprised this is in my top 10 of the 15. Jump of the day

8.Jamie Lynn Sigler-Cry Baby(+1)
D-54 D@1:5
Umm... Bianca-wonka likes this song but how far will it go?

7.Shakira-Whenever, Wherever(-3)
D-54 D@1:4
Jase75 is a big fan of this song and artist

6.Lindsay Pagano-Everything U R(+1)
D-50 D@1:8
I don't know anyone who listens to this song

5.City High-Caramel(+3)
D-7 PK:5
Storms in the top 5 with the support of ShakirazSexy who is a big fan of City High

4.S Club 7-Don't stop movin(-1)
D-8 PK:3
There are several S club fans including the ones who like Shakira and City High

3.Eden's Crush-Love this way(Live)(+2)
D-31 D@1:3
My_Trl is a big fan of this group

2.Britney Spears-My only wish(this year)(debut)
D-1 PK:2
Not quite......JustChillin, Call_me_Jared and ILoveBritney are some of the huge Britney fans here. You may disagree with me but this song debuts at #2.

1.Dream-When I get there(+1)
D-33 D@1:28(longest streak-20)
Ike bart, Victor, rco and crash are gonna be happy when they see dream takes the #1 spot again. Can dream beat Linkin Park's One step closer record of 34 days at #1?

END FLASHBACK

I really do miss JustChillin, I used his countdown thread to prepare for a home for the DRL Countdown thread. And then there's DCFan4Ever(now known as Matto), who made an avatar which would become my very first one in ATRL. It was a Dream avatar with each member of the group in each picture. Since then, I've had a lot of avatars including Dream/3LW, Mya, Michelle Branch, Ashanti, Avril Lavigne, Kylie Minogue, Willa Ford, Christina Milian, Mandy Moore, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Linkin Park, Adema, No Secrets and Lillix.

As for the live episodes, they were off the hook when the first one aired at about the end of 2001. Let's move on to two days after fan shout-out day.

FLASHBACK TO 12/18/01

Day 56(what? A caller......)

Hello, this is Mike40's countdown and I have to answer a call.

Me:Caller, you're on the line

Caller:Yo mike, I like your countdown, I wish my video was on there.

Me:What?

Caller:It's me Dave, I like to know what happened to my video

Me:Oh, is this Dave Matthews?

Caller:....Jared said that my video was #1 alot but fell to #6 today, can you believe that after being in the top 5 for so long?

Me:Yes Dave, I see. I was checking his countdown for today and it seems that your video is doing well but the calling and no doubt are tough right? And your video hasn't topped since Lifehouse debuted, correct?

Caller:Correct.

Me:Well, guess what? 1 of your videos will make my top 50 of 2001 this year. It will not be the space between right?

Caller:Then it's obvious that you know who I am..I am Dave Matthews alright.

Me:More good news, your video is on my top 15 today.

Caller:YES!

Me:I gotta go, bye

Caller:Bye!

*Hangs up phone*

That was Dave Matthews on the line.

Wannabe:
Ja rule w/Ashanti-Always on time
Missed #1 earlier last month, can he come back?

Falloffs:Emotion, Santa Baby, I'll be here awhile

Debut:Britney Spears
Retirement:Britney Spears
Sadly, we have to ask My only wish this year to leave...

16.Britney Spears-My only wish(retired)
D-3 PK:2(This isn't a good way to retire, thus being the fall of the day)

Since Emotion fell to #17, another debut happens.
Same for Santa baby

15.Linkin Park-In the end
D-18 PK:7

14.Nelly Furtado-Turn off the light(+1)
D-49 D@1:5
Retires tomorrow

13/12.Willa Ford-IWBB/DYUT(-2)
D-56/42 D@1:5/5

11.Michelle Branch-Everywhere(+1)
D-56 D@1:3
Dave told me this, I think this should be #1 on end of 2001 top 50.

10.Destiny's Child-8 Days of christmas(debut)
D-1 PK:10
Destiny's Child wishes you guys a happy holidays. Even when christmas ends, this will still be on until end of year.

9.Eden's Crush-Love this way(-6)
D-33 D@1:3
Falls big time

8.Jamie Lynn Sigler-Cry Baby
D-56 D@1:5

7.Shakira-Whenever, Wherever
D-56 D@1:4
Has yet to fall below this spot

6.Lindsay Pagano-Everything U R
D-52 D@1:8

5.Dave Matthews Band-Everyday(+15)
D-3 PK:5
Thanks to dave for making the call. Jump of the day

4.Dream-When I get there(-3)
D-35 D@1:29
Falls out of top 3 for 1st time since day 21

3.S Club 7-Don't stop movin(+1)
D-10 PK:3
Peak position

2.City High-Caramel(+3)
D-9 PK:2
Hasn't slowed down since debut

1.Britney Spears-I'm not a girl, not yet a woman(debut)
D-1 D@1:1
One of few videos to debut on top

My thanks to DMB for calling

2 more calls?

1st call
Me:Hey dave, good news.

Dave:Yes Mike?

Me:Your video was #5 today!

Dave:We just got word that I did it will be on your top 50 of 2001.

Me:Thanks!

Dave:I gotta go.

Me:2nd caller, you're on

Caller:Hi sweetie

Me:Whoever this is has the #1 song on my countdown, is this britney spears I'm talking to?

Caller:BINGO!

Me:You've had 10 videos retire from my countdown. DLMBTLTK never retired though. INAG, NYAW just debuted at #1.

Caller:THANK YOU!

Me:Gotta go, see ya brit.

Caller:You too...

*hangs up phone*

BYE!

END FLASHBACK

Don't ask. Britney was only pretending to call me sweetie. Ok, so it was only a phone call, but still, it's sort of live. Jared, you had Dave Matthews Band on your countdown when that episode of DRL first aired, and I remember.

And that ends day 1 of memory lane. I'd do more, but there's not enough room to post in this post.

I'll ask for comments.

5/31 Update:Mya v.s. Ashanti (Battle of the R&b stars)

Mya leads, but Ashanti is keeping up the pace. Lillix is trying to blast forward with "Invisible", while The Used and Ludacris are threating the top ten.

DRL Flashbacks. <3

Boomerang
Stuck
Rock Wit U

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Pink "Feel Good Time" (1, 25)
29. No Secrets "No Secrets" (36, 2@1)
28. Lasgo "Alone" -2
27. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)+1
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)+1

Falloff:NONE

Me:We are at the end of May, and before we exit this tight month, we will see "I'm Glad" and "Fighter" on this countdown one last time. They will make the summer and year-end countdown. We also have the DRL premiere of Amerie, Loon and Foxy Brown with "Too Much For Me", the world premiere of Emma Bunton's new song "Free Me", and the world premiere of Dream's brand-spanking new joint "Krazy". Before we get to any of that, we have to start the countdown. To do that, we have Cirrus kicking us off.

25. Cirrus "Boomerang" (10, 7)-4
This song has been on this countdown for 10 days and reached a peak of #7. Thanks to Lillix and Sugar Ray falling off, Cirrus has been able to make a comeback. Will Boomerang rebound?

24. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (159, 4@1)- *Retires Tomorrow*
Tomorrow, she will be outta here. This was the song that jump-started her career. Today, it embraces day 159 on the countdown. Can it retire at #1?

23. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (49, 1@1)+2
Clearly her best video on DRL. This video debuted at #10, and has gone up to #1 once. Unfortunately, she hasn't been able to make a run for the top lately. Will she go up?

22. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (9, 4)-5
This is the third straight day that Beyonce has fallen 5 spots. Today, she falls from #17-#22. C'mon guys, if you want it at #1, you need to vote for it.

21. Jewel "Intuition" (39, 2)-7 (Fall Of The Day)
She takes a 7 spot drop to #21 today as she takes the fall of the day with Intuition. Like Beyonce, if you want Jewel at #1, you need to vote for her.

Me:And now, the DRL premiere of Amerie, Loon and Foxy Brown with "Too Much For Me".

*plays video*

Me:The top twenty is now.

20. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (32, 2)-1
It appears that she has found a rhythm. Shania has yet another 30 day video on the countdown. Today, she slips a spot to #20, but won't give up yet.

19. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (29, 2)-1
Thalia's first video to make DRL is doing pretty good for a rookie. She slides only 1 to #19 today.

18. Evanescence "Going Under" (12, 1@1)-2
This song continues to stumble. Evanescence drops 2 more spots to #18 with Going Under today. Can they make a comeback?

17. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (99, 2@1)-7 *Retires Tomorrow*
Tomorrow is your last chance to get this to #1. Linkin Park take a 7 spot drop to #17 today with Somewhere I Belong.

Me:And now, the retirement of...Christina Aguilera's "Fighter". One more time, here's "Fighter" at #16.

16. Christina Aguilera "Fighter (Video)" (60, 2@1)+6 RETIRED
Debut Date:Early April, 2003 @ 2
Retired Date:May 31st, 2003 @ 16
Days On:60
Days At #1:2
Lowest:#23
Consecutive?:Yes.
Claim To Fame:7th solo video from her to retire.
News:We won't have any new stuff from Christina for a little while, so please be patient Christina fans.

Me:We have another DRL premiere for you now. It's "Still" by Jennifer Lopez, to replace "I'm Glad".

*plays song*

Me:Speaking of J. Lo, she's retiring at #15 today. Here's one more look at "I'm Glad".

15. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad (Video)" (60, 3@1)+8 RETIRED
Debut Date:Early April, 2003 @ 1
Retired Date:May 31st, 2003 @ 15
Days On:60
Days At #1:3
Lowest:#23 (yesterday)
Consecutive?:YES.
Claim To Fame:Umpteenth video from her to retire.
News:"Still" will be J. Lo's next song to make the countdown. Expect a debut from that one tomorrow.

14. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (72, 5@1)+1
This video spent its first 4 days at #1. Since then, she has only spent 1 day on top, but that ended Lillix's 22 day streak at #1 with It's About Time. Hilary is poised to return to the top.

13. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (19, 4@1)-5 (LOW)
Ouch! Play is out of the top ten for the first time with this song. They fall victim to Lillix, Ludacris, Stacie and The Used.

12. Lillix "Invisible" (2, 12)+8 (Jump Of The Day)
Lillix takes the jump of the day rising 8 spots to #12 with Invisible. They might have a powerhouse in this song here. We'll see what happens in the future.

11. Ludacris "Act A Fool" (9, 11)+1
This song by Ludacris lost airplay today. He might not make it to the top ten if this keeps up. Can he regain a bullet?

Me:Now, the world premiere of "Krazy" by Dream.

*plays song*

Me:Ok, it's time for the top ten. But before we do that, let's give you a sneak peek of Lil Kim's new one. This is called Magic Stick, and here it is.

*plays 30 second snippet*

Me:We are premiering it on tomorrow's show, so stay tuned. Let's bust the top ten in a moment.

*Break*

Me:The Used kick off the top ten as we welcome you back to DRL.

10. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (5, 10)+3
This is my favorite song from them right now. We premiered this a while back, and now it has gotten heavy rotation.

9. Lillix "It's About Time" (48, 23@1)+
They are holding on with this song. It's About Time enters day 48 on the countdown.

8. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (113, 3@1)+3
After 3 days at #11, Stacie makes a 3 spot jump to #8 with Stuck. Things may be looking good for her.

7. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (11, 4)+
6. The Troys "What Do You Do" (23, 3)+
Both Good Charlotte and The Troys are holding on to their positions today with brute force. They are eyeing the top 5.

Me:Now, the world premiere of Emma Bunton's "Free Me".

*plays song*

Me:The top 5 is starting now.


5. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (5, 3)-2
Uh-oh. Michelle Branch is starting to lose some ground. She couldn't keep up with Mya as she falls 2 spots to #5, but don't you dare count her out just yet. This is only the beginning of her run.

4. Ashanti "Baby" (383, 58@1)+1 *Retires In 17 Days*
Ashanti is determined to get "Baby" back to #1. She rises 1 spot to #4 after 383 days on the countdown.

3. Linkin Park "Faint" (3, 3)+1
Linkin Park and Dream are linked in a way. They both made their DRL debuts in late 2000. Dream dominated the pop market, while Linkin Park conquered the rock market. As for LP's latest, "Faint" continues to have a slow climb to the top by climbing 1 spot to #3 today.

Me:Ok. The battle for #1 is Mya v.s. Ashanti again. Mya won the last 2 days, and today is no exception. Ashanti is stuck at #2 again.

2. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (40, 10@1)+
Ashanti's run might have been stopped by Mya entirely, but the Murder Inc. star isn't giving up so easily. Today, she remains at #2, still with a bullet.

1. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (5, 3@1)+
Is Mya unstoppable? She remains at #1 for a 3rd day in a row with My Love Is Like Whoa.

Me:That ends DRL for today. Goodbye!

*wait*

Me:Before we go, here's the top ten songs in my playlist right now, ranging from 10-1. First, the close calls.

MY MEDIA PLAYER PLAYLIST FOR 5/31-1

Close Calls:
13. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" -2
12. Ashanti "Foolish" +3
11. Mandy Moore "Crush" -2

10. Lillix "It's About Time" +2
9. Amy Studt "Just A Little Girl" -4
8. Christina Milian "AM 2 PM" -5
7. Ashanti "Baby" +1
6. Lillix "Invisible" +4
5. Dream "He Loves U Not" +2
4. Eden's Crush "Get Over Yourself" +2
3. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" -1
2. Britney Spears "I Will Be There" +2
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Aww Baby)" + (20th time at #1 this season)

Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Thalia f/ Fat Joe - I Want You
Evanescence - Going Under
Play - I Must Not Chase The Boys
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Linkin Park - Faint
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now?
Mya - My Love Is Like...Wo

ludacris
beyonce
jewel

6/1/03 Preview:The Next Generation

It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Debuts from Amerie, Loon and Foxy Brown, Avril Lavigne, Emma Bunton, Dream and Jennifer Lopez. Premieres from New Found Glory and Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent are sure to rock your world. Top that off with a Sean Paul sneak peek, plus a first listen to a new Britney Spears track, and you have the perfect recipe to kick off Spanking New Music Month.

But sadly, as new songs enter, old ones have to go bye-bye. Here's a look at songs that are removed from the request list.

REMOVED:
Saliva "Rest"
Lil Kim "The Jump Off"
Fabolous "Can't Let You Go"
Robbie Williams "Feel"
Madonna "American Life"

Some DRL reports for you:

Later, I will post the song that debuted on January this year. Also, I will do another flashback check. Don't move a muscle.

Five months ago, 2003 started with a bang as Jennifer Lopez finally hit #1 with "All I Have". That day capped up a month of excitement. Here's all the videos that debuted in January 2003.

JANUARY 2003 DEBUTS:See pages 29-32 of my countdown for more info
No Secrets "Here I Am" @ 22 (First debut of 2003)
Coldplay "Clocks" @ 25 (Version 1)
Vivian Green "Emotional Rollercoaster" @ 22
Ashanti "Call" @ 20
Dana Glover "Thinking Over" @ 18
Mariah Carey "Boy" @ 23
Eminem "Superman" @ 25
Whitney Houston "One Of Those Days" @ 7
Soluna "Monday Mi Amor" @ 19
Fat Joe "All I Need" @ 21
Zwan "Honestly" @ 1 (First #1 debut of 2003)
Simple Plan "I'm Just A Kid" @ 12
Ashanti "Baby Remix" @ 3
Good Charlotte "The Anthem" @ 15
Paulina Rubio "The One You Love" @ 14
Ashanti "Leaving" @ 30
Amerie "Show Me" @ 29
Shakira "The One" @ 28
Shania Twain "Up!" @ 13
No Doubt "Running" @ 30
Unwritten Law "Rest Of My Life" @ 20
Lasgo "Something" @ 30
Nivea "Laundromat" @ 24
50 Cent "In Da Club" @ 23
Fuel "Won't Back Down" @ 30
Freeway "What We Do" @ 15
Vanessa Carlton "Twilight" @ 30
Taking Back Sunday "Great Romances" @ 17
Finch "What It Is To Burn" @ 30
Mya & Common "Real Compared To What" @ 29
Christina Milian "Spending Time" @ 11
Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip (Non-Video Version)" @ 6
Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" @ 1
Mandy Moore & Gregg Alexander "Someday We'll Know" @ 20
Snapcase "Coagulate" @ 30
Everclear "Volvo Driving Soccer Mom" @ 15
Paulina Rubio "Sexual Lover" @ 30
The Used "Buried Myself Alive" @ 10
Ms. Dynamite "Dy-Na-Mi-Tee" @ 1

Later, I will give you January's #1's.

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Lucy Woodward - Dumb Girls
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Pink "Feel Good Time" (1, 25)
29. No Secrets "No Secrets" (36, 2@1)
28. Lasgo "Alone"
27. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

Falloff:
Cirrus "Boomerang" (10, 7)
Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (9, 4)Don't worry! It will return tomorrow.
Jewel "Intuition" (39, 2)

Me:And now, DRL for 6/1/03 is on the air. Let's kick it off with a premiere from Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent. This is called "Magic Stick".

*plays song*

Me:Ok, debut #1 is first. It's from Dream.

25. Dream "Krazy" (1, 25)DEBUT
24. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (50, 1@1)-1
23. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (33, 2)-3

Me:Time for the retiring cuts. First, it's Linkin Park retiring at #22 with Somewhere I Belong.

22. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (100, 2@1)-5 RETIRED
Debut Date:Early March, 2003 @ 2
Retired Date:June 1st, 2003 @ 22
Days On:100
Days At #1:2 (1st one after 95 days on)
Lowest:OFF
Consecutive?:Not even close!
Claim To Fame:It took a while, but this becomes Linkin Park's 2nd video to retire.
News:"Faint" takes over for "Somewhere I Belong".

21. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (160, 4@1)+3 RETIRED
Debut Date:Mid January, 2003 @ 1
Retired Date:June 1, 2003 @ 21
Days On:160
Days At #1:4
Lowest:#25
Consecutive?:Yes.
Claim To Fame:Her first video to retire on the countdown.
News:No word on a video for "Blindsided". Be patient Lucy fans.

Me:Ok, we premiere New Found Glory's "Understatement" coming up right after #16. We'll start this next set with a debut from Avril Lavigne.

20. Avril Lavigne "Knocking On Heavens Door" (1, 20)DEBUT
19. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (20, 4@1)-6 (LOW)
18. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (30, 2)+1
17. Evanescence "Going Under" (13, 1@1)+1
16. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (73, 5@1)-2

Me:Here's the premiere of "Understatment" by NFG.

*plays video*

Me:Let's roll the 3rd debut. It's from Emma Bunton with "Free Me".

15. Emma Bunton "Free Me" (1, 15)DEBUT

Me:Our next debut is from Amerie, Loon and Foxy Brown with "Too Much For Me".

14. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (1, 14)DEBUT
13. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (12, 4)-6
12. The Troys "What Do You Do" (24, 3)-6

Me:Our final debut is from J. Lo with "Still" at #11.

11. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (1, 11)HOT SHOT DEBUT

Me:We give you a sneak peek of Sean Paul's "Like Glue", plus a first listen to "Brave Girl" from Britney Spears. Before that, let's open up the top ten with Ludacris.

10. Ludacris "Act A Fool" (10, 10)+1
9. Lillix "It's About Time" (49, 23@1)+
8. Linkin Park "Faint" (4, 3)-5
7. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (6, 7)+3
6. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (114, 3@1)+2

Me:Wannabes time. Here's some videos you can vote for, which are trying to get on. All of them have been on the countdown at some point.

WANNABES
Counting Crows & Vanessa Carlton "Big Yellow Taxi" (6, 4)Barely hanging on.
Deftones "Minerva" (1, 25)
50 Cent "In Da Club" (28, 5)Barely hanging on.

Me:Here's a first listen to "Brave Girl" by Britney Spears.

*plays 10 second snippet*

Me:The Sean Paul sneak peek is next. Here's "Like Glue".

*plays 30 second snippet*

Me:Now, the top 5 goes down. Look closely, because we have a new #1.

5. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (6, 3)-
4. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (6, 3@1)-3
3. Ashanti "Baby" (384, 58@1)+1 *Retires In 16 Days*
2. Lillix "Invisible" (3, 2)+10 (Jump Of The Day)
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (41, 11@1)+1

Me:That ends 6/1. See ya!

Dream f. Eve - Krazy
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Avril Lavigne - Knockin' On Heavens Door
Play - I Must Not Chase The Boys
Thalia f. Fat Joe - I Want You
Evanescence - Going Under
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Linkin Park - Faint

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Eve - Krazy
Chantal Kreviazuk - In This Life
Jewel - Intuition

jewel
amerie, loon, foxy borown
mya
ashanti
ludacris
dream
beyoncé

Boomerang
Alone
Why Not
Stuck
Rock Wit U

Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Less than Jake "She's Gonna Break Soon"
Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys"
Good Charlotte "The Young and the Hopeless"
Linkin Park "Faint"
Lasgo "Alone" // I think Evie Goffin, the singer of Lasgo, looks hot in the video for "Pray." It's been a long time since I've heard this song until I played it when writing this request.

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Avril Lavigne "Knocking On Heavens Door" (1, 20)-10
29. No Secrets "No Secrets" (36, 2@1)
28. Lasgo "Alone"
27. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

Me:Let's kick it off with a Sean Paul premiere. Here's "Like Glue".

*plays video*

Me:Ok, now the countdown. It all begins with Dream.

25. Dream "Krazy" (2, 25)+
24. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (10, 4)RETURN
23. Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (1, 23)DEBUT

Me:That was our first of 2 debuts today, coming from Lil Kim. We have another on the way, but let's go on with Kelly.

22. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (51, 1@1)+2
21. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (34, 2)+2
20. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (21, 4@1)-1 (LOW)
19. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (31, 2)-1
18. Evanescence "Going Under" (14, 1@1)-1
17. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (74, 5@1)-1

Me:Let's roll that Lumidee sneak peek.

*plays 30 second snippet*

Me:I didn't get a good look at it before. Right now, we have our 2nd debut today, from New Found Glory. It's called "Understatement".

16. New Found Glory "Understatement" (1, 16)HOT SHOT DEBUT
15. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (13, 4)-2
14. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (2, 14)+
13. Linkin Park "Faint" (5, 3)-5
12. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (7, 3)-7
11. Emma Bunton "Free Me" (2, 11)+4

Me:It's time for the top ten. Don't forget the Kiley Dean premiere coming up. We start this next set with Lillix.

10. Lillix "It's About Time" (50, 23@1)-1
9. Ludacris "Act A Fool" (11, 9)+1
8. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (115, 3@1)-2
7. The Troys "What Do You Do" (25, 3)+5
6. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (7, 6)+1

Me:The top 5 is beginning with J. Lo, but first we have the Kiley Dean premiere. Here's "Make Me A Song".

*plays video*

Me:Now, the top 5 begins.

5. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (2, 5)+6
4. Ashanti "Baby" (385, 58@1)-1 *Retires In 15 Days*
3. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (7, 3@1)+1
2. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (42, 11@1)-1
1. Lillix "Invisible" (4, 1@1)+1

Me:Bye everybody. See ya tomorrow.

Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love"

Lil' Kim ft. 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Play - I Must Not Chase The Boys
Evanescence - Going Under
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now
Mya - My Love Is Like... Woah!

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Eve - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Jewel - Intuition

Rock wit u
It's About Time
Understatement
Why Not

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Avril Lavigne "Knocking On Heavens Door" (1, 20)
29. No Secrets "No Secrets" (36, 2@1)
28. Lasgo "Alone"
27. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

Me:Gonna be a quickie this time. First, the premiere of Lumidee's song.

*plays song*

Me:Now, the peek of "Perfect" by Simple Plan.

*plays 75 second snippet*

Me:Good bye. Here's the countdown.

25. Dream "Krazy" (3, 25)+
24. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (11, 4)+
23. Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)+
22. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (52, 1@1)+
21. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (35, 2)+
20. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (22, 4@1)+
19. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (32, 2)+
18. Evanescence "Going Under" (15, 1@1)+
17. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (75, 5@1)+
16. New Found Glory "Understatement" (2, 16)+
15. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (14, 4)+
14. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (3, 14)+
13. Linkin Park "Faint" (6, 3)+
12. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (8, 3)+
11. Emma Bunton "Free Me" (3, 11)+
10. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (116, 3@1)-2
9. Lillix "It's About Time" (51, 23@1)+1
8. Ludacris "Act A Fool" (12, 8)+1
7. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (8, 3@1)-4
6. The Troys "What Do You Do" (26, 3)+1
5. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (8, 5)+1
4. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (3, 4)+1
3. Ashanti "Baby" (386, 58@1)+1 *Retires In 14 Days*
2. Lillix "Invisible" (5, 1@1)-1
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (43, 12@1)+1

Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Hilary Duff "Why Not"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Less than Jake "She's Gonna Break Soon"
Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys"
Good Charlotte "The Young and the Hopeless"
New Found Glory "Understatement"
Lasgo "Alone"

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Eve - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Jewel - Intuition

dream
beyoncé
ludacris
mya

I Must Not Chase The Boys
Why Not
Understatement
It's About Time

you go through countdowns really fast :eek:


The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones
Evanescence
Dream

Now we're getting ready for the world famous DRL Mid-Year Review. This is the 2003 installment as we are working on a lineup. The host list is already confirmed.

Scheduled To Air:June 28th (also the day of the Dreamstar awards show)

Hosts:Me, Benji & Joel of Good Charlotte, James of Metallica, Tasha and Lacey of Lillix, 50 Cent, Ashanti, Mya.

Guests:Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Michelle Branch, Vanessa Carlton, Jennifer Lopez, Taking Back Sunday, and more to be announced.

Performances:No Secrets, Shakira, Finch, Kiley Dean, Amerie w/Loon and Foxy Brown, and more to be announced.

Countdown Layout:Top 100, there will be no voting list.

Lil' Kim ft. 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Play - I Must Not Chase The Boys
Evanescence - Going Under
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now
Mya - My Love Is Like... Woah!

Avril Lavigne - Knockin' On Heavens Door
Dream f. Eve - Krazy
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Thalia f. Fat Joe - I Want You
Evanescence - Going Under
Linkin Park - Faint
Michelle Brach - Are You Happy Now?
Mya - My Love Is Like...Wo

Ashanti
The Used ^_^
Emma Bunton
Michelle Branch
Shania
Beyonce
Avril

Great countdown... ;)

Today:Sean Paul and Blu Cantrell perform. We premiere the 4th Simple Plan single "Perfect". Sneak a peek at Marilyn Manson "mOBSCENE".

Tomorrow:Four premieres ready for you as we celebrate Metallica Day on DRL with a special top 5 best Metallica songs according to DRL. Also, we premiere the song everybody is waiting for, "St. Anger". There's more coming. Metallica will also co-host with me for the entire show. They will also deliver 5 live performances including "St. Anger" and their biggest DRL joint "The Memory Remains". This would satisfy your DRL craving right? Well, there's more. We premiere Radiohead's "There There", Missy Elliot's "Work It (Remix)" with 50 Cent, and Marliyn Manson's "mOBSCENE". Sneak a peek at "You're Still Here" by Faith Hill.

6/6:Gotta keep the faith, as Faith Hill delivers a premiere for us with the song "You're Still Here". We give you a first look at Blindside's "Sleepwalking".

6/7:Blindside premieres "Sleepwalking". We also give you a sneak peek at Daddy's Girl from Sailor Moon.

6/8:We have that Sailor Moon premiere and a premiere from Audioslave. Also, you'll get another Britney Spears first listen and a sneak peek of Melanie Chisholm's "On The Horizon".

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Avril Lavigne "Knocking On Heavens Door" (1, 20)
29. No Secrets "No Secrets" (36, 2@1)
28. Counting Crows & Vanessa Carlton "Big Yellow Taxi" (6, 4)Last Chance To Make A Comeback
27. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

Falloff:
Dream "Krazy" (3, 25)+
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)+

Me:Ok, Blu Cantrell and Sean Paul perform. Simple Plan premieres "Perfect" and a peek at "mOBSCENE" from Marilyn Manson. Also, we have debuts from Sean Paul and Kiley Dean. We'll start with Sean Paul making his 2nd appearance on DRL with "Like Glue". He enters at #25.

25. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (1, 25)DEBUT
24. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (12, 4)+
23. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (53, 1@1)-1
22. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (36, 2)-1
21. New Found Glory "Understatement" (3, 16)-5

Me:Now, for that Blu/Sean performance. Here they are doing "Breathe (Remix)"

*Performance*

Me:We have that Manson sneak peek and the Simple Plan premiere coming up in a little bit. Also, find out who has the #1 album and the #1 single in the country, as Jen Harrison comes over to bring us up-to-speed on the Billboard charts. Right now, it's a debut from Kiley Dean with "Make Me A Song".

20. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (1, 20)HOT SHOT DEBUT
19. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (23, 4@1)+1
18. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (33, 2)+1
17. Evanescence "Going Under" (16, 1@1)+1
16. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (76, 5@1)+1

Me:Stick around for the Manson sneak peek coming up after #11. Let's go on with #15. We find Stacie Orrico taking a dip.

15. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (117, 3@1)-5
14. Linkin Park "Faint" (7, 3)-1
13. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (4, 13)+1
12. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (15, 4)+3
11. The Troys "What Do You Do" (27, 3)-5

Me:Now, the world premiere of Marilyn Manson's "mOBSCENE",
I'm only premiering this because the fans want it. Here ya go.

*plays video*

Me:The top ten begins with Emma Bunton.

10. Emma Bunton "Free Me" (4, 10)+1
9. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (9, 3)+3
8. Lillix "It's About Time" (52, 23@1)+1
7. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (4, 4)-3
6. Ludacris "Act A Fool" (13, 6)+2

Me:The Simple Plan premiere is next, but here's a billboard update.

*BILLBOARD CHECK*
Jen:The #1 single is held by 50 Cent's "21 Questions", while the #1 album is held by Led Zeppelin's "How The West Was Won". That's all I got now.
*BILLBOARD CHECK*

Me:Here's the premiere of "Perfect" from Simple Plan.

*plays song*

Me:The top 5 begins now. Here's Mya making a 2 spot jump.

5. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (9, 3@1)+2
4. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (9, 4)+1

Me:That was The Used making a 1 spot rise to #4 with Blue And Yellow. We'll pause for wannabes right now. Take a good look at them.

WANNABES
Good Charlotte "The Young And The Hopeless"
Paulina Rubio "Sexual Lover" - Barely hanging on
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)

Me:The top 3 begins with Ashanti's "Baby".

3. Ashanti "Baby" (387, 58@1)+ *Retires In 13 Days*

Me:That was Ashanti's "Baby" holding at #3. This song has spent a whopping 387 days on the countdown. We'll pause for a minute.

*Break*

Me:Welcome back. Just a quick reminder that tomorrow's episode is Metallica Day on DRL. We'll premiere "St. Anger" among other videos waiting to be premiered. But for now, let's focus on today. It looked like Ashanti got the upper hand on Lillix, but the quartet countered her plan of attack. As the day went on, Ashanti and Lillix were neck-and-neck. In the end, Lillix got slammed at #2, which is where they hold with "Invisible".

2. Lillix "Invisible" (6, 1@1)-
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (44, 13@1)-

Me:Ashanti just won't let go of the top spot. She has spent the last 9 out of 15 days at #1. See you tomorrow with Metallica Day.

Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Good Charlotte "Girls and Boys"
Good Charlotte "The Young and the Hopeless"
Hilary Duff "Why Not?"
New Found Glory "Understatement"
Sean Paul "Like Glue"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Less than Jake "She's Gonna Break Soon"

The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones
Evanescence
Dream

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Eve - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Counting Crows f/ Vanessa Carlton - Big Yellow Taxi

dream
beyoncé
ludacris
mya

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Avril Lavigne "Knocking On Heavens Door" (1, 20)
29. No Secrets "No Secrets" (36, 2@1)
28. Deftones "Minerva" (1, 25)
27. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

Wannabes:
AFI "Girls Not Grey" (39, 2@1)This will retire, trust me!
Dream "Krazy" (3, 25)+
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)+

Falloff:
Jennifer Lopez "Still" (4, 4)I'm only bumping her off to make room for Simple Plan

Me:Welcome to DRL:Metallica Day. Let's waste no time and get into a live performance. Here's Metallica kicking off the show performing "St. Anger". We premiere their video a little later on.

*Metallica Performance*

Me:That was Metallica performing "St. Anger". We'll chat with the boys in a second. First, the top 25 begins. Yesterday, Emma Bunton was riding sky-high at #10. Today, she fell 15 spots to #25 with Free Me.

25. Emma Bunton "Free Me" (5, 10)-15
24. Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (13, 4)+
23. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (54, 1@1)+
22. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (77, 5@1)-6
21. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)+1

Me:We have the world premiere of "St. Anger" from Metallica soon. Right now, we premiere "Work It Remix" by Missy Elliott and 50 Cent.

*plays video*

Me:I'm here with Metallica who is getting ready for another performance. First, let's talk to the boys. They will be with me all show long. Before we start, here's a premiere from Radiohead. Here's "There There".

*plays video*

Me:I'm here with James, Lars and Kirk of Metallica. I just realized that your new album is now in stores this week. How do you feel?

James:A little surprised, but we are excited. It's about time

Me:It's been a while since you had a song on the countdown. It was "I Disappear" in 2000.

Lars:Yeah, it's been 3 years, but we are making a big comeback.

Me:We break now.

*BREAK*

*During break, Metallica performs "Sanitarium"*

Me:Welcome back. We have more Metallica on the way, but first we have 20-16 to do. Kicking off the top 20 is New Found Glory.

20. New Found Glory "Understatement" (4, 16)+1
19. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (2, 19)+6 (Highest showing for him)
18. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (2, 18)+2
17. Evanescence "Going Under" (17, 1@1)+
16. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (24, 4@1)+3

Me:I'm still here with Metallica. Let's talk about your new video.

James:I think it's better to just premiere it than describe it.

Me:In that case, we'll premiere it right now. Care to do the honors?

James:Sure. Here it is, the world premiere of our new video "St. Anger".

*plays video*

Me:James, I think the boys are waiting for you.

James:Then I'll go.

Me:More with Metallica on the way. Here they are doing "I Disappear".

*Performance*

Me:The countdown continues with #15. Thalia capitalizes on her hot 100 entry by torching forward 3 to #15.

15. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (34, 2)+3
14. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (118, 3@1)+1
13. Linkin Park "Faint" (8, 3)+1
12. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (5, 12)+1
11. The Troys "What Do You Do" (28, 3)+

Me:Now, we premiere Marilyn Manson's "mOBSCENE". Here we go.

*plays video*

Me:Here's the 4th performance from Metallica. This one is called "Enter Sandman".

*Performance*

*Break*

Me:Here's the top ten. Afterwards, we'll talk some more with Metallica. Don't forget about DRL's 5 Greatest Metallica Song, and the Faith Hill sneak peek. Right now, we have Michelle Branch still falling.

10. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (10, 3)-1
9. Lillix "It's About Time" (53, 23@1)-1
8. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (16, 4)+4
7. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (10, 3@1)-2
6. Simple Plan "Perfect" (1, 6)HOT SHOT DEBUT

Me:An impressive debut for Simple Plan, but one spot short of the top 5. We still have one more performance from Metallica to come, so hang out.

*Break*

Me:Welcome back. While you were away, we talked with Metallica about their favorite songs. We compiled a top 5 of the best Metallica joints, and here they are.

DRL's 5 Greatest Metallica Songs:
5. Sanitarium
4. I Disappear
3. Turn The Page
2. Enter Sandman
1. The Memory Remains

Me:Ashanti kicks off the top 5 with Baby.

5. Ashanti "Baby" (388, 58@1)-2 *Retires In 12 Days*
4. Ludacris "Act A Fool" (14, 4)+2

Me:Ludacris is seeking #1. He moves up 2 spots to #4 with Act A Fool. The top 3 is on the way, plus the Faith Hill sneak peek is next.

*Break*

Me:During the break, we announced that Metallica will be performing at the DRL Mid-Year Review 2003 show on June 28th. They deliver one more performance after #1 today. First, we have the top 3, but before that we have the Faith Hill premiere tomorrow, but we have a sneak peek of "You're Still Here" today. Jase75 would hurt me if I didn't have Faith Hill on my countdown, so here's the sneak preview.

*plays 25 second snippet*

Me:The top 3 is as close as ever. Lillix loses a spot to #3.

3. Lillix "Invisible" (7, 1@1)-1

Me:That was Lillix sliding a spot to #3 with Invisible. Is it possible that The Used are #1? We'll find out after these short messages.

*Break*

Me:I know you are dying to find out who is #1, so we'll leave you out of suspense. Ashanti managed to hang on to the top spot, the same way she'll do so on TRL today. Here's The Used at #2 with Blue And Yellow.

2. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (10, 2)+2
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (45, 14@1)+

Me:Metallica, take us outta here.

*Metallica closes show with The Memory Remains*

Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love"

It's hard to understand how DRL changes throughout the years.

On March 28, 2002, No Secrets made their presence felt destructive when they debuted at #1. Here's that flashback:

FLASHBACK TO 3/28/02
Re: Day 121, SIZZLING!!!!!

Day 122(Live from San Diego)(Jade from No Secrets hosts with M2M's Marion and Dream's Diana)

Jade:Hi, let's get this countdown rolling.
Marion:Today we have 4 debuts(including 2 close calls)which means we gotta say goodbye to Infatuation, Screaming Infidelities, Unfoolish and the retired The remedy. Let's start now

Diana:Making their close call debut at #25 is Drowning Pool with Tear away and at #24 is Ja rule with Down Ass Chick. Here's the rest of the close calls
23.Knoc-turn'Al-Knoc +2
22.Britney Spears-Cinderella(8, 1@1)-6
21.Nelly Furtado-On the radio(12, 3@1)=

Jade:We will enter the top 20. Have fun guys whoever is on today.

Diana:Entering the top 20 again is Ja rule and Mary J Blige with Rainy Dayz swapping out Cinderella at #20(2, 20)+10
Jade:Checking in at #19 is Andrew W.K. debuting with Party Hard(1, 19)+3. This takes over for the remedy
Marion:At #18 is tweet with Oops up 1 spot(19, 2)+1
Jade:Holding at #17 is Michelle Branch with All you wanted(39, 16@1)=
Diana:#16 belongs to Soprano Jamie Lynn Sigler with Cry Baby(121, 9@1)-3
Marion:#15 comes to us from Mandy Moore with Cry(56, 11@1)=
Jade:#14 is going to B2k entering day 20 with Uh Huh(20, 2@1)=
Marion:Coming at #13 is Remy Shand with Take a message(7, 4@1)-5
Diana:#12 is held by Faithless from Injected(8, 2)-5
Marion:Slipping in at #11 is my girl Ashanti with Foolish(37, 2@1)=
Jade:Kicking off the top 10 is Lost Prophets with something called...Shinobi...v.s...Dragon...Ninja? at #10(10, 2)+2
Diana:Staying alive at #9 is shh by APEX(17, 2)-6
Marion:#8 comes to us from Scene 23 with IRDTS(66, 24@1)+1
Jade:Korn flies up 3 to #7 with Here to stay(5, 7)+3 receiving a huge airplay gain
Marion:#6 is from Vanessa Carlton with a thousand miles(52, 12@1)=
Diana:#5 is for the birds...Res with they say vision is here(16, 2@1)-1(She hosts tomorrow with Jade)
Jade:#4 is from this fun band called Adema with Wayz U like it?
Diana:No Jade, Adema is a hard rock group and it's called the way you like it(32, 13@1)-2
Jade:My mistake
Marion:I'll do #3, it's me and Marit with Everything, thanks for all the voting!(11, 7@1)-2
Diana:We have a new #1, at #2 is me and the girls with When I get there! We respect you for voting!(99, 34@1)+3
Jade:It all comes down to who debuts at #1 today. And here it is....No secrets with Kids in America(1, 1@1)DEBUT! WHOA! Thanks for voting!

Jadeon't go! We have our cute little airplay check for the day of 3/27.
10.No secrets-Kids in America(DEBUT)
9.Eden's Crush-Get over yourself
8.J.lo f/Ja rule-Ain't it funny remix -2
7.Andrew W.K.-Party Hard -2
6.J.lo f/Ja rule-I'm real murda remix +1
5.Linkin Park-Papercut -2
4.Adema-The way you like it -2
3.Ja rule f/Charli Baltimore-Down ass chick +1
2.Kylie Minogue-Can't get you out of my head +6
1.M2M-Everything

END FLASHBACK

Since No Secrets debuted, the countdown got more intense. Nobody knew how it would change. Then, Brandy debuted on the countdown with Full Moon. It would make one of the highest debuts ever for an r&b artist on DRL. The impact is a mystery though.

FLASHBACK TO 3/31/02
Day 126:BATTLEFIELD!

Day 126(teleported to Mystaria)We are in the mystaria continent today.
Jade:Hello, this is Jade from no secrets again and boy are we packed today. First, the close calls and then the wannabes.

25.Quarashi-Stick em up(3, 16)RETURN+1
24.Britney Spears-Cinderella(8, 1@1)+1
23.Ashanti w/B.I.G.-Unfoolish(1, 20)RETURN+4
22.Nas-One Mic(CC DEBUT)
21.Nelly Furtado-On the radio(12, 3@1)+2

Jade:Now the wannabes and then we'll begin the show.

W1:No doubt-Hella Good
W2:Kylie Minogue-In your eyes
W3:Jennifer Lopez-I'm gonna be alright

Jade:The top 20 begins...WHOA!(today there is 1 debut)
Britney:I just avoided a bomb attack. OOH! It's dangerous out here Jade
Res:Yeah...
Mandy:But why are we...
Jade:...to perform live
Britneyuring a battle? You nuts!?
Jade:I'm not nuts! BTW, we will begin with 20-16

20.Korn-Here to stay(9, 4)-8(Fall of the day)
19.Tweet-Oops(23, 2)=
18.Ashanti-Foolish(41, 3@1)=
17.B2k-Uh Huh(24, 2@1)-2
16.Andrew W.K.-Party Hard(5, 16)+1

Jade:Performing live is System of a down doing Aerials-Chop Suey medley
*SOAD performs*

Res:Let's go on before I get shocked! 15-6

15.Jamie Lynn Sigler-Cry Baby(125, 9@1)-1
14.Mandy Moore-Cry(60, 11@1)-1
13.Michelle Branch-All you wanted(43, 16@1)-2
12.Dream-When I get there(103, 34@1)+4
11.APEX theory-Shh(21, 2)-1

10.Scene 23-I really don't think so(70, 24@1)-3
9.Vanessa Carlton-A thousand miles(56, 12@1)-3
8.Adema-The way you like it(36, 13@1)+1
7.Res-They say vision(20, 2@1)-3
6.Mary J Blige featuring Ja rule-Rainy Dayz(6, 6)+2

Jade:Performing Cinderella on one stage is Britney Spears and on another performing When I get there is Dream.
*Dream and Britney perform*

Res:Performing Uh Huh dance remix is B2k
*B2k performs*

Mandy:5-1 now

5.Remy Shand-Take a message(11, 4@1)-2
4.Ja rule f/Charli Baltimore-Down ass chick(4, 4)+1
3.M2M-Everything(15, 8@1)-1
2.Brandy-Full Moon(1, 2)DEBUT
*1.No secrets-Kids in America(5, 5@1)=

Res:Closing the top 20 is No secrets performing Kids In America
*No secrets perform*
Britney:Now the moment we've been waiting for, Alex and Mark of their respective bands perform together. Here we go!

Into the void-Mark Chavez and Alex Band featuring Ashanti(2:56)
(slow music plays)

Alex:
You said to me that we would always find the best in each other

Mark:
But we couldn't even see the ways we wanted to find another

Alex:
As if that wouldn't be sweet
We couldn't give you something to eat

Mark
What if I needed an eat?
When I can go somewhere to get a tasty treat

Alex:
And that's why...

Ashanti(chorus)
Why do we do this
when we could be the best of friends?
Into the void is not how
that is gonna help us fix the ends

BRIDGE:Mark
Oh be the way we may find you, the way you can't deny this

BRIDGE:Alex
Why we wouldn't make sense about it to say and make a miss

REPEAT chorus 3 times
(FADE)

Jade:Why go away now? We have Ja rule performing Always on time with Ashanti to close it. *Ja and Ashanti perform*

Mandy:Playlist for 3/31

10.Kylie Minogue-Can't get you out of my head -3
9.Linkin Park-Runaway RETURN+2
8.Naughty by Nature/3lw-Feels good +2
7.Jennifer Lopez-Ain't it funny remix +2
6.Linkin Park-Papercut =
5.Adema-The way you like it -1
4.Eden's Crush-Get over yourself +1
3.Ja rule f/Charli Baltimore-Down ass chick =
2.M2M-Everything -1
1.No secrets-Kids in America +1

END FLASHBACK

It has been a while since Adema and The Calling were last on DRL. Many new artists of 2002 budged on to the scene. On April Fools Day last year, DRL was still at the Mystaria continent. I'll let you see for yourself for those who weren't on the ATRL board back then.

FLASHBACK TO 4/1/02
Day 127, the look is changed

Day 127(Mystaria continent)
Res:We're still here but we gotta show the new face of the countdown
Ja rule:And that is the dawning of a new era
Jade:Yeah but who knows what is gonna happen today. Stick around. It will be close today

25.One Mic(-3)
24.Unfoolish(-1)
23.Cinderella(8, 1@1)(+1)
22.Stick em up(3, 16)(+3)
21.On the radio(12, 3@1)(=)

Mandy:The top 20 begins now!
Jade:Good luck guys, this is gonna be tough!

20.Booting off Here to stay is J.lo with I'm gonna be alright(1, 20)W-DEBUT
19.B2k skids 2 with Uh Huh(25, 2@1)-2
18.Tweet is up 1 with Oops(24, 2)+1
17.Ashanti is up 1 with Foolish(42, 3@1)+1
16.Losing ground is Jamie Lynn Sigler with Cry Baby(126, 9@1)-1


Mya:Speaking of JLS, she's here to perform that song
Jamie:What? I already did perform it Mya
Mya:Oops
Jade:Oh my
Tweet:Hmph!
Britney:15-11 now

15.Slow! Up 1 is Party Hard from A, WK(6, 15)+1
14.Mandy holds at #14 with Cry(61, 11@1)=
13.Michelle holds with AYW(44, 16@1)=
12.S.23 slips 2 with IRDTS(71, 24@1)-2
11.Dream is #11 with When I get there(104, 34@1)+1

Shakira:We are now into the top 10.
Omarion:Roll 10-6

10.APex gains a spot with Shh(22, 2)+1
9.Vanessa is stalled with 1000 M(57, 12@1)=
8.Fall of the day comes from Remy Shand with Take a message down 3(12, 4@1)-3
7.Res stays here with They say vision(21, 2@1)=
6.Down 2 is Ja rule with Down ass chick(5, 4)-2

Michelle:Now the top 5 begins
Diana:So shall we start?
Jade:Yes we should
Lindsay:Roll 5-1

5.Jump of the day comes from Adema up to #5 with TWYLI(37, 13@1)+3
4.There's no rainy problems here. Mary J Blige is #4 with Rainy Dayz(7, 4)+2
3.After debuting at #2, Brandy slips 1 to #3 with Full Moon(2, 2)-1
2.M2M returns the favor with Everything at #2(16, 8@1)+1
1.No secrets are unstoppable with Kids in america(6, 6@1)=(BIG AIRPLAY INCREASE)

Playlist for 4/1/02

10.LP-Runaway -1
9.Kylie-Can't get you out of my head +1
8.LP-Papercut -2
7.J.lo-AIF remix =
6.NBN f/3lw-Feels good +2
5.EC-Get over yourself -1
4.Adema-The way you like it +1
3.Ja rule-Down ass chick =
2.M2M-Everything =
1.No secrets-Kids in America

END FLASHBACK

We're running out of room, so we should be going now. See you next time with the flashbacks, as we look back when a lot of hosting was done in NYC, the day when we first met the dolphin girls, the day when 5 premiere slips were chosen by audience members, and the day when Tweet got to #1 with Call Me before Ashanti reached #1 with Happy. Until next week, pleasent dreams.

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Eve - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Counting Crows f/ Vanessa Carlton - Big Yellow Taxi

The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones
AFI
Dream
Metallica

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Avril Lavigne "Knocking On Heavens Door" (1, 20)
29. T.A.T.U "Not Gonna Get Us" (14, 4)CC RETURN
28. Deftones "Minerva" (1, 25)
27. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

Wannabes:
Dream "Krazy" (3, 25)+
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)+
Jennifer Lopez "Still" (4, 4)

Falloff:
Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
Emma Bunton "Free Me" (5, 10)
Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z "Crazy In Love" (13, 4)

Me:Welcome to DRL for 6/6. We have debuts from Metallica and Fabolous and a return from either AFI or Melanie Chisholm. We start with the return. It's coming from AFI. They re-enter at #25.

25. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (40, 2@1)RETURN
24. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (55, 1@1)-1
23. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (78, 5@1)-1
22. Evanescence "Going Under" (18, 1@1)-5
21. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (25, 4@1)-5

Me:We have that Faith Hill premiere now. Here's "You're Still Here".

*plays video, now on LAUNCH*

Me:New Found Glory is next, and they hold tight at #20.

20. New Found Glory "Understatement" (5, 16)+
19. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (119, 3@1)-5
18. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (3, 18)+1 (Highest showing for him)
17. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (3, 17)+1
16. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (35, 2)-1

Me:Ok, we continue with a song that was once on top of the game. Now, Michelle Branch is seeing the end of the line as she falls to #15.

15. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (11, 3)-5
14. Linkin Park "Faint" (9, 3)-1
13. Ludacris "Act A Fool" (15, 4)-9 (OUCH!)
12. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (6, 12)+
11. The Troys "What Do You Do" (29, 3)+

Me:Ludacris took a 9 spot drop to #13, but he ain't giving up. The top ten is starting next.

*Break*

Me:Up now is a debut from Fabolous & Ashanti with "Into You". Here it is at #10.

10. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (1, 10)DEBUT
9. Ashanti "Baby" (389, 58@1)-4 *Retires In 11 Days*
8. Lillix "It's About Time" (54, 23@1)+1
7. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (17, 4)+1
6. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (11, 3@1)+1
5. Lillix "Invisible" (8, 1@1)-2

Me:The top 4 is next. First, a Blindside sneak peek.

*plays 45 second clip of Sleepwalking*

Me:A strong showing for Simple Plan, as they rise 2 to #4 with Perfect.

4. Simple Plan "Perfect" (2, 4)+2

Me:Time for our 2nd and final debut today. This comes from Metallica. They make a huge debut at #3 with St. Anger.

3. Metallica "St. Anger" (1, 3)HOT SHOT DEBUT

Me:The Used v.s. Ashanti again. Once again, Ashanti won. Here's The Used at #2.

2. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (11, 2)-
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (46, 15@1)+

Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Good Charlotte "Girls and Boys"
Good Charlotte "The Young and the Hopeless"
Hilary Duff "Why Not?"
Marilyn Manson "mOBSCENE"
Sean Paul "Like Glue"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Less than Jake "She's Gonna Break Soon"

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Eve - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Counting Crows f/ Vanessa Carlton - Big Yellow Taxi

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Avril Lavigne "Knocking On Heavens Door" (1, 20)
29. T.A.T.U "Not Gonna Get Us" (14, 4)
28. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
27. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (41, 1@1)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

WANNABES:
Dream "Krazy" (3, 25)+
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)+
Jennifer Lopez "Still" (4, 4)

Falloff:
Ludacris "Act A Fool" (15, 4)

Me:If you missed this thursday's episode of DRL, shame on you. But don't you worry. On the 3rd week of June, we'll flashback to this episode.

PREVIOUSLY:Fabolous made a huge debut at #10, but that wasn't even the hot shot debut. That went to Metallica entering at a very strong #3. Ashanti remained at #1 with RockWit U.

WHAT TO EXPECT TODAY:Metallica v.s. Ashanti v.s. The Used for #1. Fabolous goes for the top 5, and Jennifer Lopez returns after a short abscence.

Me:Also don't forget what we have today. Blindside premiere and a song from Sailor Moon sneak peek.

FIRST UP:Kelly Clarkson continues to slow down, while AFI takes it to the maximum. Hilary Duff flips around, as New Found Glory drops again. We start with Kiley Dean. She was on the road to countdown greatness, but her fans have gone into slumberland. Today, "Make Me A Song" takes it down to #25.

25. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (4, 17)-8
24. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (56, 1@1)-

Me:Kelly's fans are hanging in there. After 56 days on, Miss Independent holds at #24. New Found Glory is next with Understatement as they slide 3 spots to #23.

23. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)-3
22. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (79, 5@1)+1
21. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (41, 2@1)+4

Me:AFI makes a move up the countdown, as they fly 4 to #21 with Girls Not Grey. Before that, Hilary Duff marks day 79 on DRL as "Why Not" by inching a notch to #22. We'll pause.

*Break*

Me:Some of these videos coming up are hard to pass if you are at the bottom of the countdown.

NEXT UP:Evanescence and Play break their losing streak, while Stacie Orrico continues to struggle. Plus, a return from J. Lo. We go on with Michelle Branch falling to #20 with "Are You Happy Now?"

20. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (12, 3)-5
19. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (120, 3@1)-

Me:As I said, Stacie Orrico continues to struggle. Stuck is on day 120 as she remains at #19. Hanging tough at #18 is Evanescence. They make a big 4 spot rise with Going Under.

18. Evanescence "Going Under" (19, 1@1)+4
17. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (5, 4)RETURN
16. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (26, 4@1)+5

Me:Play plays it like they know the DRL from the back of their hands. I Must Not Chase The Boys rises 5 spots to #16. Before that was a return from J. Lo with Still at #17. Now we pause.

*Break*

Me:Don't you dare press pause right now. We have the world premiere of Blindside's "Sleepwalking" momentairly. Here's what's up now.

NEXT UP:Sean Paul sticks like glue to make a big move. Thalia plunges forward. Linkin Park and The Troys battle it out for a nearly-top ten showing. We continue with Amerie and friends. This song "Too Much For Me" has been a struggle for her. After riding high for the past week, her friends slide 3 to #15.

15. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (7, 12)-3
14. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (36, 2)+2
13. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (4, 13)+5

Me:Sean Paul is making his presence felt. He soars 5 big spots to #13 with Like Glue. Before that was Thalia with I Want You striking 2 notches to #14. Right now, the #12 joint belongs to The Troys. They lose to Linkin Park today by sliding a spot, still gaining airplay.

12. The Troys "What Do You Do" (30, 3)-1
11. Linkin Park "Faint" (10, 3)+3

Me:The top ten is on the way, but first we premiere the brand new video "Sleepwalking" by Blindside who are friends of P.O.D. Their last clip made a great debut in the top ten, and managed to nearly make 40 days on with "Pitiful". Requests didn't factor "Pitiful's" run at all, so maybe Sleepwalking can get to #1, but only with requests, since I don't like it as much as Pitiful.

*plays Sleepwalking*

Me:Again, we must break. Don't go anywhere.

*Break*

Me:The top ten is now playing. Here we go.

NEXT UP:Simple Plan falters, while Good Charlotte slows down. We go on with Lillix clinging to the top ten with Invisible. Yesterday it fell 2 to #5, but it takes another 5 spot drop to #10 today.

10. Lillix "Invisible" (9, 1@1)-5
9. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (18, 4)-2
8. Simple Plan "Perfect" (3, 4)-4

Me:After a mere 2 days on, Simple Plan was in striking distance of #1. But today, things change drastically. Simple Plan falls 4 big spots to #8 with Perfect entering day 3. Meanwhile, Good Charlotte steps back 2 to #9 wth Girls And Boys.

NEXT UP:As Ashanti climbs with her huge hit, Fabolous's teamwork with her makes a run for the top, while Lillix inches and Mya tries to rack it all in. At #7 today is Ashanti with Baby. This video has spent an incredible 390 days on the countdown, and now it climbs 2 spots.

7. Ashanti "Baby" (390, 58@1)+2 *Retires In 10 Days/Don't miss a special presentation of this song's retirement on June 17th*
6. Lillix "It's About Time" (55, 23@1)+2

Me:Lillix takes a different approach as It's About Time rises 2 to #6. At #5 is Mya with My Love Is Like Whoa. After 12 days on, she has gotten way ahead of Michelle Branch. Today, she climbs 1 spot.

5. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (12, 3@1)+1
4. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (2, 4)+6

Me:Fabolous made a huge debut yesterday at #10 despite not being the hot shot debut. That didn't stop him as he and Ashanti teamed up with the song Into You takes a 6 spot blast forward to #4. Now we break again.

*Break*

Me:Ok, we have the #3 song, some more wannabes and the sneak peek of "Daddy's Girl" from Sailor Moon. Here's the rest of what's coming up.

NEXT UP:Ashanti challenges a rock group. The Used were so close to their very first #1 on DRL...but Metallica's appearance made their plan feel wasted. Today, The Used are down 1 spot to #3 with Blue And Yellow.

3. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (12, 2)-1

Me:Here's the sneak peek of "Daddy's Girl" from Sailor Moon.

*plays 20 second clip*

Me:Ashanti v.s. Metallica is on the way. Before we go to break, here's something new to DRL. A segment called "More Wannabes". Here we go.

MORE WANNABES
Jewel "Intution" (39, 2)
The All-American Rejects "Last Song" WANNABE DEBUT
Marilyn Manson "mOBSCENE"

Me:I know you want to know who #1 is, but we must break to pay some bills. DO NOT MOVE A MUSCLE! We will be back in 30 seconds.

*Break*

Me:Let's finish this. Metallica was here 2 days ago, and they premiered their brand new song "St. Anger". They also performed it live. Yesterday that song made an impressive debut at #3. They missed #1 by measely vote. Here's Metallica with "St. Anger" up 1 to #2.

2. Metallica "St. Anger" (2, 2)+1
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (47, 16@1)+

Me:That was Ashanti at #1 for the 16th time with Rock Wit U. See ya!

Avril Lavigne - Knockin' On Heavens Door
Dream f. Eve - Krazy
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now?
Evanescence - Going Under
Thalia f. Fat Joe - I Want You
Linkin Park - Faint
Mya - My Love Is Like...Whoa!

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Eve - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Counting Crows f/ Vanessa Carlton - Big Yellow Taxi

Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Good Charlotte "Girls and Boys"
Good Charlotte "The Young and the Hopeless"
Hilary Duff "Why Not?"
Metallica "St. Anger"
Sean Paul "Like Glue"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Less than Jake "She's Gonna Break Soon"

GC - G&B
Evanescance
Lil' Kim

mya
ludacris
amerie, foxy, loon
play
sean paul
fabolous

CLOSE CALLS:
30. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)-3
29. T.A.T.U "Not Gonna Get Us" (14, 4)
28. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
27. 3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" CC DEBUT
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

WANNABES:
Dream "Krazy" (3, 25)
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)
Blindside "Sleepwalking"

Falloff:
Avril Lavigne "Knocking On Heavens Door" (1, 20)REMOVED FROM PLAYLIST...SORRY

ANNOUNCEMENT:You are cordially invited to witness the long-awaited retirement of Ashanti's "Baby" on June 17th. Please dress casually.

Me:Welcome to DRL for June 8, 2003. There was supposed to be another Britney first listen, but we have to wait according to my boss. Instead, we have premieres from Sailor Moon, Audioslave and a sneak peek of On The Horizon by Melanie C. Take a look ahead.

PREVIOUSLY:There's no stopping Ashanti. She was #1 for the 16th time with Rock Wit U. Metallica and Fabolous are nipping at her heels. Don't forget The Used.

WHAT TO EXPECT:A close finish for #1.

FIRST UP:Melanie Chisholm returns, as AFI loses ground. We start with Kelly Clarkson. She drops 1 to #25.

25. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (57, 1@1)-1
24. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (80, 5@1)-2
23. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (42, 2@1)-2 *Retires In 3 Days*
22. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (5, 17)+3
21. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (42, 1@1)+6 RETURN *Retires In 3 Days*

Me:Ok, Mel C and AFI might get their videos retired. Let's go on.

NEXT UP:Linkin Park hits a roadblock, while Play doesn't have as much good fortune, and The Troys sink hard. We go on with Stacie Orrico sliding 1 to #20 with Stuck.

20. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (121, 3@1)-1
19. The Troys "What Do You Do" (31, 3)-7
18. Linkin Park "Faint" (11, 3)-7 *Lowest Showing*
17. Evanescence "Going Under" (20, 1@1)+1
16. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (27, 4@1)-

Me:We have the Sailor Moon premiere. It's "Daddy's Girl".

*plays song*

Me:We'll premiere Audioslave's new one after #11. Right now, let's continue.

NEXT UP:Michelle Branch and Jennifer Lopez fly. We go on with Simple Plan dropping 7 to #15.

15. Simple Plan "Perfect" (4, 4)-7
14. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (8, 12)+1
13. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (37, 2)+1
12. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (13, 3)+8
11. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (6, 4)+6

Me:Here's the world premiere of "Show Me How To Live" from Audioslave.

*plays song*

Me:We have a Mel C sneak peek on the way, so hang out.

NEXT UP:The Used drop hard, Lillix does double duty and Good Charlotte makes a stop. We go on with Sean Paul who is sticking "Like Glue". He's up 3 to #10.

10. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (5, 10)+5 *Highest Showing*
9. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (19, 4)+
8. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (13, 2)-5
7. Lillix "It's About Time" (56, 23@1)-1
6. Lillix "Invisible" (10, 1@1)+4

Me:Here's a 15 second clip of "On The Horizon".

*plays snippet*

Me:Let's finish the show.

FINALLY:Metallica v.s. Ashanti for #1. Fabolous v.s. Ashanti for #3. Mya kicks off the top 5 with "My Love...."

5. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (13, 3@1)+
4. Ashanti "Baby" (391, 58@1)+3 *Retires In 9 Days/Don't miss a special presentation of this song's retirement on June 17th*
3. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (3, 3)+1
2. Metallica "St. Anger" (3, 2)-
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (48, 17@1)+

The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones
AFI
Dream
Metallica
Blindside

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Eve - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Counting Crows f/ Vanessa Carlton - Big Yellow Taxi

On The Horizon. <333333333333

Dream f. Eve - Krazy
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Linkin Park - Faint
Evanescence - Going Under
Thalia f. Fat Joe - I Want You
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now?
Mya - My Love Is Like...Whoa!
Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

Here's the schedule ahead:

6/9:Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm pay a visit. Emma will perform, while Melanie will premiere "On The Horizon". Speaking of horizon, sneak a peek of Jack Johnson's "The Horizon Has Been Defeated". Joel of Good Charlotte co-hosts with me.

6/10:Jack Johnson premiere of "Horizon Has Been Defeated". Plus, we premiere "If I Can't" from 50 Cent. Keep your mouth closed for this peek, as we hopefully, can give you a sneak peek of "Carry On" by Ashanti. We also have a sneak peek of Nick Cannon's "Feeling Freaky".

6/11:Nick Cannon premieres "Feeling Freaky". Also, it may be late, but we sneak a peek of Lil Mo's "4 Ever".

Originally posted by Ike Bart
Requests:

Metallica "St. Anger"
Lillix "It's About Time"
Good Charlotte "Girls and Boys"
Good Charlotte "The Young and the Hopeless"
Hilary Duff "Why Not?"
Sean Paul "Like Glue"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Less than Jake "She's Gonna Break Soon"

Same requests. BTW, I plan on premiering Metallica's video on my own countdown.

Edit: Moved Metallica to the top.

metallica, mya, used, michelle, afi, evanescence, kiley

CLOSE CALLS:
30. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)-3
29. T.A.T.U "Not Gonna Get Us" (14, 4)
28. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
27. 3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" CC DEBUT
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

WANNABES:
Dream "Krazy" (3, 25)
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)
Blindside "Sleepwalking"

ANNOUNCEMENT:You are cordially invited to witness the long-awaited retirement of Ashanti's "Baby" on June 17th. Please dress casually.

Falloff:
Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (5, 17)

Me:Let's look at what's coming up. Joel of Good Charlotte co-hosts with me. Emma Bunton visits to perform, and Melanie C. swings over to premiere "On The Horizon". (To Ed, I'll DL after DRL today). Jack J. sneak peek.

PREVIOUSLY:Ashanti remained at #1, while Metallica lost airplay. Sean Paul took it to the top ten, while Melanie C. returned with force.

WHAT TO EXPECT TODAY:Ashanti v.s. Fabolous for #1. This should be interesting.

FIRST UP:Audioslave makes a surprise debut one day after the premiere, while Kelly Clarkson just can't seem to return to the top 20. Linkin Park hit rock-bottom yesterday, and continues to slide. They drop 7 to #25 with Faint.

25. Linkin Park "Faint" (12, 3)-7 *Lowest Showing*
24. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (58, 1@1)-
23. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (43, 2@1)- *Retires In 2 Days*
22. Audioslave "Show Me How To Live" (1, 22)HOT SHOT DEBUT
21. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (81, 5@1)+3

Me:Everyone, welcome Joel to the show.

*plays The Anthem in the background*

Joel:Sorry I'm late, I had to go through traffic.

Me:Ok. I understand.

Joel:So, I'm here to co-host?

Me:Yes. We'll start after the next set.

NEXT UP:Melanie C. makes a dash for #1, while Simple Plan continues to fall and a huge fall on The Used. We go on with Sean Paul who looked to have a good run, but his fans fell into dreamland. He drops a big 10 spots to #20 with Like Glue, and that's not even fall of the day!

20. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (6, 10)-10
19. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (14, 2)-11 (Fall Of The Day)
18. Simple Plan "Perfect" (5, 4)-3
17. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (43, 1@1)+4 *Retires In 2 Days*
16. The Troys "What Do You Do" (32, 3)+3

Me:Before we go on, I guess we should premiere this next song right now. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" is premiered.

*plays video*

Me:Good thing I got that out of the way. Let us welcome our guests today. Joel, you talk to Emma, while I talk to Melanie.

Joel:Ok. Done deal.

Me:They're on their way over now. Before we talk with them, we'll run down 15-11 and a JJ sneak peek.

NEXT UP:Play and Evanescence are rocking the mic forward a lot. Right now, Amerie and friends just can't seem to break the 12-15 struggle. Today, the team drops 1 with Too Much For Me to #15.

15. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (9, 12)-1
14. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (20, 4)-5
13. Evanescence "Going Under" (21, 1@1)+4
12. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (28, 4@1)+4
11. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (38, 2)+2

Me:Hmm, they haven't arrived yet. Well, while we wait, let's roll that JJ sneak peek.

*plays 7 second snippet of Horizon Has Been Defeated*

Me:The top ten kicks off right now. Let's go!

NEXT UP:Metallica hits their lowest showing with their latest clip, and Michelle Branch continues to have good fortune. We go on with Jennifer Lopez nipping 1 to #10.

10. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (7, 4)+1
9. Lillix "Invisible" (11, 1@1)-3
8. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (14, 3)+4
7. Metallica "St. Anger" (4, 2)-5
6. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (14, 3@1)-1

Me:They still haven't arrived! What's going on?

Joel:Didn't I tell you? Traffic problems.

Me:Oh yeah. I forgot about that. Folks, we might have to reschedule Melanie C's premiere and Emma B.'s performance for tomorrow. I didn't look at the weather forecast and traffic conditions.

Joel:But thanks for having me anyway.

Me:No sweat.

Joel:Please get us to #1.

*Joel leaves*

Me:? Anyway. The top 5 is now. So much confusion on the countdown today, including a magnificent jump from #20.

FINALLY:Stacie Orrico blindsides the competition. Lillix inches closer to #1 again. Ashanti's "Baby" gets closer to retirement, and Fabolous takes on Ashanti for #1. We go on with "Baby" by Ashanti. This 392 day-old video is down 1 to #5.

5. Ashanti "Baby" (392, 58@1)-1 *Retires In 8 Days/Don't miss a special presentation of this song's retirement on June 17th*
4. Lillix "It's About Time" (57, 23@1)+3
3. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (122, 3@1)+17 (Jump Of The Day)
2. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (4, 2)+1
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (49, 18@1)+

michelle
fab and ashanti
good charlotte
sean paul

CLOSE CALLS:
30. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)
29. T.A.T.U "Not Gonna Get Us" (14, 4)
28. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
27. Blindside "Sleepwalking" CC DEBUT
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

WANNABES:
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)
The Donnas "Who Invited You" (24, 7)
Transplants "DJ DJ"

ANNOUNCEMENT:You are cordially invited to witness the long-awaited retirement of Ashanti's "Baby" on June 16th. Please dress casually.

Falloff:
Sean Paul "Like Glue" (6, 10)
The Used "Blue And Yellow" (14, 2)
Simple Plan "Perfect" (5, 4)
Linkin Park "Faint" (12, 3)

Me:This part 2 of June 9, 2003 features 1 return and 3 debuts. We all know what two of the debuts will be, what will the returns bring? We start with Kelly Clarkson dropping 1 spot.

25. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (59, 1@1)-1
24. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (82, 5@1)-3

Me:Hilary Duff falls 3 to #24 and falls off TRL today. Right now, #23 is from AFI retiring next episode.

23. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (44, 2@1)- *Retires In 1 Day*
22. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (44, 1@1)-5 *Retires In 1 Day*
21. The Troys "What Do You Do" (33, 3)-5

Me:The Troys dropping 5 spots to #21 with What Do You Do. Before that was Mel C at #22 with Here It Comes Again. That's outta here next episode. Our next song is from Audioslave who finally rise after a debut. They move 2 to #20.

20. Audioslave "Show Me How To Live" (2, 20)+2
19. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (21, 4)-5

Me:Uh-oh. Good Charlotte takes a 5 spot drop to #19 with Girls And Boys. Evanescence slides 5 spots to #18 as well.

18. Evanescence "Going Under" (22, 1@1)-5
17. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (29, 4@1)-5

Me:Play takes a 5 spot drop to #17 with IMNCTB. Our first return is from Kiley Dean. She makes a move to #16.

16. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (6, 16)RETURN
15. 3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (1, 15)DEBUT

Me:That was 3LW who makes a strong debut at #15 with I Need That. At #14 is Metallica drastically losing airplay.

14. Metallica "St. Anger" (5, 2)-7
13. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (15, 3)-5

Me:How should Michelle feel happy if she fell 5 spots today? Not happy at all. At #12 is DJ Kayslay Presents:Amerie, Loon and Foxy Brown. This is their biggest jump yet. They move up 3 with Too Much For Me.

12. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (10, 12)+3
11. Lillix "Invisible" (12, 1@1)-2

Me:Uh-oh! Lillix falls out of the top ten with Invisible. They are #11 today with this song. We have the top ten right now, and it begins with Thalia up 1 spot.

10. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (39, 2)+1
9. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (8, 4)+1

Me:Jennifer is up 1 to #9 with Still. At #8 is Stacie Orrico dropping 5 spots with Stuck.

8. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (123, 3@1)-5
7. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (15, 3@1)-1
6. Ashanti "Baby" (393, 58@1)-1 *Retires In 7 Days/Don't miss a special presentation of this song's retirement on June 16th*

Me:Ashanti has dropped again with Baby. She slides 1 to #6. At #7 is Mya with My Love... dropping 1. We'll pause for now.

*Break*

Me:Jamming the #5 spot is Fabolous drifting away 3 spots.

5. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (5, 2)-3
4. Lillix "It's About Time" (58, 23@1)-
3. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (50, 18@1)-2

Me:Ok, Lillix is #4 again with It's About Time. After that was Ashanti surrendering the top spot to the two remaining debuts. Ashanti slides 2 spots to #3 with Rock Wit U, but she still gains airplay. We'll take another short break as we leave you in suspense.

*Break*

Me:Lumidee v.s. Dream. He Loves U Not, This Is Me and its remix, When I Get There, and That's Ok have all made the countdown and all have hit the top 3. Today, Dream makes a strong debut at #2 with Krazy Featuring Loon.

2. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (1, 2)DEBUT
1. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (1, 1@1)HOT SHOT DEBUT

Me:A big surprise at #1. Lumidee makes a surprising debut on top of the countdown.

The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones
AFI
Audioslave
Metallica
Blindside

ur avatar makes me dizzy

Melanie Chisholm - Here It Comes Again
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Eve - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Counting Crows f/ Vanessa Carlton - Big Yellow Taxi

What do you use Mike to make avatars?

Okay, I can teach you how to slow it down.

Linkin Park - Faint
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Evanescence - Going Under
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now?
Thalia f. Fat Joe - I Want You
Mya - My Love Is Like...Whoa!
Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

Nah, I think I got that.

Also, which top ten do you like better? My DRL top ten of last year, or my top ten today? You can contrast and compare, but let me show you 6/9/02's chart first.

06/09/02
10. 311 "Amber" (9, 4@1)
09. Amerie "Why Don't We Fall In Love" (5, 9)
08. Soluna "For All Time" (5, 8)
07. Jimmy Eat World "Sweetness" (11, 1@1)
06. Kylie Minogue "Love At First Sight" (23, 1@1)
05. Avril Lavigne "Complicated" (45, 26@1)
04. Issys "Day And Night" (5, 2)
03. Ashanti "Happy" (34, 1@1)
02. KoRn "Here To Stay" (10, 2)
01. Tina Novak "Been Around The World" (5, 2@1)

Now here's today's.

06/09/03
10. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (39, 2)
9. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (8, 4)
8. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (123, 3@1)
7. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (15, 3@1)
6. Ashanti "Baby" (393, 58@1)
5. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (5, 2)
4. Lillix "It's About Time" (58, 23@1)
3. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (50, 18@1)
2. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (1, 2)
1. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (1, 1@1)

10. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You"
9. Jennifer Lopez "Still"
8. Soluna "For All Time"
7. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa"
6. Ashanti "Baby"
5. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You"
4. Lillix "It's About Time"
3. Ashanti "Rock Wit U"
2. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy"
1. Lumidee "Never Leave You"

last years Here To Stay rules!

CLOSE CALLS:
30. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)
29. T.A.T.U "Not Gonna Get Us" (14, 4)
28. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
27. Blindside "Sleepwalking"
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

WANNABES:
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)
The Donnas "Who Invited You" (24, 7)
Monica "So Gone" (14, 3)

ANNOUNCEMENT:You are cordially invited to witness the long-awaited retirement of Ashanti's "Baby" on June 16th. Please dress casually.

Waiting:
Sean Paul "Like Glue" (6, 10)
The Used "Blue And Yellow" (14, 2)
Simple Plan "Perfect" (5, 4)
Linkin Park "Faint" (12, 3)

PREVIOUSLY:Lumidee made a hot shot debut at #1 with Never Leave You. Dream is nipping at her heels entering at #2 with Krazy Featuring Loon. Does Ashanti want to take a back seat? No!

WHAT TO EXPECT:Ashanti challenges Dream for #1 today.

FIRST UP:Emma B. performance. AFI and Melanie Chisholm retire on the countdown. The Troys and Hilary Duff heat up the competition...a little. Kelly Clarkson just can't get out of #25. She stays there with Miss Independent.

25. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (60, 1@1)+
24. The Troys "What Do You Do" (34, 3)-3
23. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (83, 5@1)+1

22. AFI "Girls Not Grey" (45, 2@1)+1 RETIRED
Debut Date:March, 2003 @ 30
Retired Date:June 10, 2003 @ 22
Days On:45
Days At #1:2
Lowest:Off
Consecutive?:No.
Claim To Fame:First from them to retire.
Notes:Expect their next song to be premiered sometime in late July.

21. Melanie Chisholm "Here It Comes Again" (45, 1@1)+1 RETIRED
Debut Date:February 17, 2003 @ 25
Retired Date:June 10, 2003 @ 21
Days On:45
Days At #1:1
Lowest:Off
Consecutive?:No.
Claim To Fame:Including her videos with the Spice Girls, this is her 8th video to retire. This is her 2nd solo retired song.
Notes:On The Horizon is her next song. We are premiering it today.

PERFORMANCE:Emma Bunton "Free Me"

Me:Here's set 2.

NEXT UP:Audioslave slows down, while Metallica drops hard. We go on with Good Charlotte sliding 1 spot.

20. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (22, 4)-1
19. Audioslave "Show Me How To Live" (3, 19)+1
18. Metallica "St. Anger" (6, 2)-4
17. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (30, 4@1)+
16. Evanescence "Going Under" (23, 1@1)+2

Me:Premiere of Jack J's "HHBD".

*plays video*

Me:Doesn't look like a video that will do on my countdown. Next!

NEXT UP:Amerie and friends reach a new high, while 3LW takes a quick approach to the top of the competition. We go on with Kiley Dean tinting 1 to #15.

15. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (7, 15)+1
14. Lillix "Invisible" (13, 1@1)-3
13. 3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (2, 13)+2
12. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (16, 3)+1
11. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (11, 11)+1

Me:Here's premiere #2 from Melanie C. This is called "On The Horizon".

*plays song*

Me:Next.

NEXT UP:Mya drops low, while Lumidee takes a nosedive. We go on with Stacie Orrico dropping 2 to #10.

10. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (124, 3@1)-2
9. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (16, 3@1)-2
8. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (2, 1@1)-7
7. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (40, 2)+3
6. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (9, 4)+3

Me:Unfortunately, we couldn't get a preview of Ashanti's new album. When we do get a chance, we'll let you know. To make up for that, here's the premiere of "If I Can't" by 50 Cent.

*plays song*

Me:Quickly, here's a peek of Nick Cannon's "Feeling Freaky".

*20 second snippet*

Me:The top 5 is gonna be close.

FINALLY:Is Ashanti's "Baby" making a run for #1? Meanwhile, Dream challenges Ashanti's "Rock Wit U" for #1. Fabolous brings up the rear. We go on with Lillix sliding 1 to #5.

5. Lillix "It's About Time" (59, 23@1)-1
4. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (6, 2)+1

Me:We have a 3 way tie for #1.

T1. Ashanti "Baby" (394, 59@1)+5 *Retires In 6 Days/Don't miss a special presentation of this song's retirement on June 16th*
T1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (51, 19@1)+2
T1. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (2, 1@1)+1

Me:Adios!

Melanie Chisholm - On The Horizon
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Loon - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Counting Crows f/ Vanessa Carlton - Big Yellow Taxi

These countdowns. ^_^

Linkin Park - Faint
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Evanescence - Going Under
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now?
Mya - My Love Is Like...Whoa!
Thalia f. Fat Joe - I Want You
Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

Requests:

Metallica "St. Anger"
Lillix "It's About Time"
Good Charlotte "Girls and Boys"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Hilary Duff "Why Not?"
Sean Paul "Like Glue"
Kiley Dean "Make Me a Song" // I recently saw the video on Launch and I must say that Kiley Dean looks really cute in this video. About as cute as Hilary Duff. To me, this song sounds more like R&B than conventional pop.
Dream f/ Loon "Krazy"

CLOSE CALLS:
30. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)
29. T.A.T.U "Not Gonna Get Us" (14, 4)
28. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
27. Blindside "Sleepwalking"
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

WANNABES:
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)
The Donnas "Who Invited You" (24, 7)
Monica "So Gone" (14, 3)

ANNOUNCEMENT:You are cordially invited to witness the long-awaited retirement of Ashanti's "Baby" on June 16th. Please dress casually.

Falloff:
Simple Plan "Perfect" (5, 4)Returns when video comes out
Metallica "St. Anger" (6, 2)

Me:Let's rock out with today's countdown. As Melanie C retires, she is in the running for a possible debut. That is 1% likely. We also premiere Nick Cannon's "Feelin Freaky" and sneak a peek at Lil Mo's "4 Ever". Also, the battle for #1 begins. Can Ashanti overpower Dream? Let's start with a return from The Used.

25. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (15, 2)RETURN
24. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (61, 1@1)+1
23. The Troys "What Do You Do" (35, 3)+1
22. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (84, 5@1)+1
21. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (23, 4)-1

Me:Now that we have the bottom 5 out of the way, let's really start the heat.

NEXT UP:Linkin Park returns strong, and Audioslave continues to screech up. We go on with Play dropping 3 big spots to #20.

20. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (31, 4@1)-3
19. Evanescence "Going Under" (24, 1@1)-3
18. Audioslave "Show Me How To Live" (4, 18)+1
17. Linkin Park "Faint" (13, 3)RETURN
16. Lillix "Invisible" (14, 1@1)-2

Me:Here's a sneak peek at "4 Ever" from Lil Mo.

*plays 34 second snippet*

Me:We're premiering "4 Ever" tomorrow. Anyway, here's a look at some sureshots that you should watch for in the future.

SURESHOTS
Trapt "Still Frame" (Apparently their next single)
AFI "The Leaving Song P. 2" (It's very hard to determine if they wil have a 2nd song slump. Who knows what will happen?)
Melanie C "On The Horizon" (This is what Ed calls his feel-good jam. Expected to gain serious airplay this month)
Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try" (This song has been really heating up DRL's heatseekers chart. It just broke outta there yesterday)
Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" (A serious gain in airplay. This only spent 1 day in the heatseeker chart and BOOM! Just like that, they are on their way to the top)

Me:Let's break into the top 15.

NEXT UP:Amerie and friends can't seem to hit top ten, neither can Michelle Branch. We go on with Lumidee dropping another 7 spots to #15.

15. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (3, 1@1)-7
14. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (17, 3)-2
13. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (125, 3@1)-3
12. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (12, 11)-1
11. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (8, 11)+4

Me:Let's go on.

NEXT UP:Sean Paul makes a strong return, hitting a new peak. Thalia and Lillix hang in there. We roll along with Mya dropping 1 spot to #10.

10. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (17, 3@1)-1
9. 3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (3, 9)+4
8. Lillix "It's About Time" (60, 23@1)-3
7. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (7, 7)RETURN
6. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (41, 2)+1

Me:Here's Nick Cannon premiere.

*plays video*

Me:Let's roll the top 5, and get outta here.

FINALLY:Ashanti does double duty. Dream takes a ride to the top and Fabolous slows down who we will start with.

5. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (7, 2)-1
4. Ashanti "Baby" (395, 59@1)-3 *Retires In 5 Days/Don't miss a special presentation of this song's retirement this Monday*
3. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (10, 3)+3

Me:Another tie for #1.

T1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (52, 20@1)+
T1. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (3, 2@1)+

Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Evanescence - Going Under
Linkin Park - Faint
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now?
Mya - My Love Is Like...Whoa!
Thalia f. Fat Joe - I Want You
Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

S. O. B. isn't the next single. :( Sinking In is, which is better. ^_^

Melanie Chisholm - On The Horizon
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Loon - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Maroon 5 - Harder To Breathe

good countdown. i like your shoe format style.

the used
michelle branch
beyonce! where is she??
linkin park
good charlotte
play :x

She's bubblin under. I will get her back on tomorrow.

Originally posted by Thankful
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Evanescence - Going Under
Linkin Park - Faint
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now?
Mya - My Love Is Like...Whoa!
Thalia f. Fat Joe - I Want You
Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

Chevellerolet, what do you mean "Shoe Format"?

show**

CLOSE CALLS:
30. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)
29. T.A.T.U "Not Gonna Get Us" (14, 4)
28. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
27. Blindside "Sleepwalking"
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

WANNABES:
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)
The Donnas "Who Invited You" (24, 7)
Monica "So Gone" (14, 3)

ANNOUNCEMENT:You are cordially invited to witness the long-awaited retirement of Ashanti's "Baby" this Monday. Please dress casually.

Falloff:
The Used "Blue And Yellow" (15, 2)
Linkin Park "Faint" (13, 3)
The Troys "What Do You Do" (35, 3)

Me:We got 2 debuts today coming from the Goo Goo Dolls and Maroon 5. We premiere the latest clip from Lil Mo's 2nd album. Dream performs their hit "Krazy" and you get a sneak peek at "The Last Song" by the All-American Rejects. In the battle for #1, Sean Paul is gazing at the top of the countdown, but he must dance his way past Dream and Ashanti. Also, Thalia might be the spoiler. We'll see who wins. First up is Beyonce Knowles returning to the countdown.

25. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love" (14, 4)RETURN
24. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (85, 5@1)-2
23. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (24, 4)-2
22. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (62, 1@1)+2 (Her highest showing this week, she's making a comeback)
21. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (32, 4@1)-1

Me:Let's roll the next set.

NEXT UP:Goo Goo Dolls debut, and Evanescence retains their dominance. We go on with Mya taking a 10-spot nosedive as she finally loses to Michelle Branch. Mya is at #20 with My Love Is Like Whoa.

20. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (18, 3@1)-10
19. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (18, 3)-5
18. Evanescence "Going Under" (25, 1@1)+1
17. Audioslave "Show Me How To Live" (5, 17)+1
16. Goo Goo Dolls "Sympathy" (1, 16)DEBUT

Me:Here's a peek at "Last Song"

*plays 100 second snippet of Last Song*

Me:It looks like a #1 hit. We premiere it tomorrow.

NEXT UP:Lumidee rebounds, Lillix regains and Maroon 5 makes a strong debut. Continue with Fabolous's "Into You" dropping 10 spots to #15.

15. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (8, 2)-10
14. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (4, 1@1)+1
13. Lillix "Invisible" (15, 1@1)+3
12. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" (1, 12)HOT SHOT DEBUT
11. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (13, 11)+1

Me:Premiere from Lil Mo. Here's "4 Ever".

*plays video*

Me:The top ten is now. Let's take a look.

NEXT UP:Kiley Dean enters the top ten for the first time ever. Stacie Orrico makes a move. We go on with Lillix dropping 2 to #10.

10. Lillix "It's About Time" (61, 23@1)-2
9. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (9, 9)+2
8. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (126, 3@1)+5
7. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (11, 3)-4
6. 3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (4, 6)+3

Me:Here's the battle for #1. Dream is ready to perform live.

FINALLY:Thalia is seeking #1. Ashanti's great DRL smash is closing in on retirement, and Sean Paul battles Ashanti's latest and Dream for #1. Right now, Baby drops to #5.

5. Ashanti "Baby" (396, 59@1)-1 *Retires In 4 Days/Don't miss a special presentation of this song's retirement this Monday*
4. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (42, 2)+2
3. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (8, 3)+4

Me:Yet again, a tie for #1. Ashanti and Dream can't break the stalemate between them.

T1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (53, 21@1)+
T1. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy (Live)" (4, 3@1)+

Ok. Thanks.

Linkin Park - Faint
The Troys - What Do You Do?
Beyonce f. Jay Z - Crazy In Love
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Mya - My Love Is Like...Woah!
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now?
Thalia f. Fat Joe - I Want You
Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love"

Melanie Chisholm - On The Horizon
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Loon - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Maroon 5 - Harder To Breathe

Requests:

Metallica "St. Anger"
Lillix "It's About Time"
Good Charlotte "Girls and Boys"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Hilary Duff "Why Not?"
Sean Paul "Like Glue"
Kiley Dean "Make Me a Song"
Dream f/ Loon "Krazy"

Schedule:

6/13:AAR premieres "The Last Song". Get a first listen to Trapt's "Still Frame" as we sneak a peek.

6/14:Trapt premieres "Still Frame" and we sneak a peek of Missy Elliott's "Back In The Day". Evanescence performs "Going Under".

6/15:We have some fashion consultants stopping by. Missy Elliott premieres "Back In The Day" and we get a sneak peek at Anastacia's "Love Is A Crime". All you die-hard Anastacia fans better get ready because she'll be here to premiere it tomorrow.

6/16:Anastacia premieres "Love Is A Crime". Sneak a peek of Lisa Marie Presley's "S.O.B.". Also, Ashanti will be here all day long as we retire "Baby" which quite possibly could be considered the greatest DRL song of all-time. Can Baby go out on top?

6/17:Lisa Marie Presley premieres "S.O.B.". Also, we have a Nelly sneak peek.

6/18:Nelly co-hosts with me as we premiere "Shake Ya Tailfeather" which apparently is his new single. Peek at Ginuwine's "In Those Jeans".

6/19:Ginuwine co-hosts with me as we premiere "In Those Jeans". Godsmack gives us a sneak peek at some "Serenity".

Magic Stick
So Gone
Why Not

Mike what is your retirement rule?

I'm glad you asked.

Whenever I feel a song should be retired, I put a retirement notice on it. The DRL audience decides which ones should stay on as long as they can.

And thanks for your requests. Anyway, I know what you're thinking. I'm not premiering Shiny Disco Balls because I don't like that song that much. I believe that's what you were thinking right?

CLOSE CALLS:
30. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)
29. T.A.T.U "Not Gonna Get Us" (14, 4)
28. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
27. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (15, 2)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

WANNABES:
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)
The Donnas "Who Invited You" (24, 7)
Monica "So Gone" (14, 3)

ANNOUNCEMENT:You are cordially invited to witness the long-awaited retirement of Ashanti's "Baby" this Monday. Please dress casually.

Falloff:
Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (32, 4@1)

Me:Today, we have an AAR premiere and a sneak peek at new Trapt. Announcer, what's on the way?

PREVIOUSLY:Dream and Ashanti tied for #1 again, but Sean Paul and Thalia are seeking the top spot.

WHAT TO EXPECT:Apparently, more of the same.

FIRST UP:Kelly Clarkson inches forward, Good Charlotte climbs and a debut from Frankie J. We start with Hilary Duff dropping 1 spot to #25.

25. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (86, 5@1)-1
24. Evanescence "Going Under" (26, 1@1)-6
23. Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try" (1, 23)HOT SHOT DEBUT
22. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (25, 4)+1
21. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (63, 1@1)+1

Me:Let's not waste any more time, here's the world premiere of "The Last Song" by the All-American Rejects.

*plays video*

Me:This video is almost a sureshot for #1 tomorrow. Let's roll some "More Wannabes".

MORE WANNABES:
Seether "Driven Under" (34, 2)
Marilyn Manson "mOBSCENE"
3rd Faze "Shy" (34, 2@1)

NEXT UP:Audioslave continues a slow climb, while Lillix's song "Invisible" isn't invincible anymore. At #20 is Jennifer Lopez with Still dropping 13.

20. Jennifer Lopez "Still" (12, 3)-13
19. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (19, 3)+
18. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (19, 3@1)+2
17. Lillix "Invisible" (16, 1@1)-4
16. Audioslave "Show Me How To Live" (6, 16)+1

NEXT UP:Goo Goo Dolls show their strong sympathy, while Lumidee creeps forward. We go on with Fabolous hanging tough at #15.

15. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (9, 2)+
14. Goo Goo Dolls "Sympathy" (2, 14)+2
13. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (5, 1@1)+1
12. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (14, 11)-1
11. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (127, 3@1)-3

Me:Here's a 19 second look at "Still Frame" by Trapt.

*plays snippet*

Me:The top ten is now. Let's see who goes in.

NEXT UP:3LW runs into a wall, and Maroon 5 flies forward. We go on with Kiley Dean sliding 1 spot to #10.

10. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (10, 9)-1
9. Lillix "It's About Time" (62, 23@1)+1
8. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" (2, 8)+4
7. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love" (15, 4)+18
6. 3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (5, 6)+

Me:Wasting no time, let's finish this episode.

Look above this line, those are the five contenders in the running for #1. As soon as I copy and paste them, I will delete the above.

FINALLY:Dream hits their lowest showing, and Ashanti's latest battles Sean Paul and Thalia for #1. We start this top 5 with Baby.

5. Ashanti "Baby" (397, 59@1)+ *Retires In 3 Days/Don't miss a special presentation of this song's retirement this Monday*
4. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (5, 3@1)-3
3. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (43, 2)+1
2. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (9, 2)+1
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (54, 22@1)+

6/14:Trapt premieres "Still Frame" and we sneak a peek of Missy Elliott's "Back In The Day". Evanescence performs "Going Under".

6/15:We have some fashion consultants stopping by. Missy Elliott premieres "Back In The Day" and we get a sneak peek at Anastacia's "Love Is A Crime". All you die-hard Anastacia fans better get ready because she'll be here to premiere it tomorrow.

6/16:Anastacia premieres "Love Is A Crime". Sneak a peek of Lisa Marie Presley's "S.O.B.". Also, Ashanti will be here all day long as we retire "Baby" which quite possibly could be considered the greatest DRL song of all-time. Can Baby go out on top?

6/17:Lisa Marie Presley premieres "S.O.B.". Also, we have a Nelly sneak peek.

6/18:Nelly co-hosts with me as we premiere "Shake Ya Tailfeather" which apparently is his new single. Peek at Ginuwine's "In Those Jeans".

6/19:Ginuwine co-hosts with me as we premiere "In Those Jeans". Godsmack gives us a sneak peek at some "Serenity".

6/20:Godsmack premieres "Serenity" and we get a peek at Ruben Studdard's "Flying Without Wings" Kelly Clarkson co-hosts with me.

6/21:Ruben Studdard visits to premiere "Flying Without Wings", sneak a peek at Clay Aiken's "This Is The Night". Ashanti co-hosts with me.

Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
The All American Rejects - The Last Song
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now?
Mya - My Love Is Like...Woah!
Lillix - It's About Time
Beyonce f. Jay Z - Crazy In Love
Thalia f. Fat Joe - I Want You
Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

6/14 Preview:Let there be rejects!

The All-American Rejects are making a run for #1 with The Last Song. Can they defeat Ashanti, Thalia, Dream and Sean Paul who stand in their way?

Here are a few reminders you need to remember:

DO NOT FORGET! This Monday, we retire "Baby" by Ashanti. This is gonna be the first video in countdown history to spend 400 days on DRL.

Two weeks from tomorrow, we have the summer preview event of the year. It's DRL's Mid-Year In Review 2003. Also, we have the DRL awards on this day.

And, Britney Spears makes her DRL return two weeks from Tuesday. She will join co-hosts Stacie Orrico and Ashanti as we sneak a peek at Autumn Goodbye to pass the time before we get a look at some more songs from her forthcoming 4th album.

For those who have been keeping track on DRL lately. Here's something you should notice:

ASHANTI "ROCK WIT U"

Before first look at video:29 Days, 4 Days At #1
After first look at video:25 Days, 18 Days At #1
Total:54 Days, 22 Days At #1

What do you think about this? Send me your comments.

The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones
AFI
Audioslave
Metallica
Blindside

shows that you like Ashanti in little clothing

Um, Omega? I retired AFI

well then i vote for the Leaving Song Part II

I plan on adding that song later this month.

Requests:

Hilary Duff "Why Not?"
Lillix "It's About Time"
Good Charlotte "Girls and Boys"
Evanescence "Going Under"
The All-American Rejects "The Last Song"
Sean Paul "Like Glue"
Kiley Dean "Make Me a Song"
Dream f/ Loon "Krazy"

Melanie Chisholm - On The Horizon
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Loon - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Maroon 5 - Harder To Breathe

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Foo Fighters "Times Like These (Acoustic)" CC DEBUT
29. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)+1
28. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
27. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (15, 2)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

WANNABES:
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)
The Donnas "Who Invited You" (24, 7)
Monica "So Gone" (14, 3)

ANNOUNCEMENT:You are cordially invited to witness the long-awaited retirement of Ashanti's "Baby" this Monday. Please dress casually.

Falloff:
Jennifer Lopez "Still" (12, 3)
Audioslave "Show Me How To Live" (6, 16)

Me:Today, we have Trapt who premieres "Still Frame" and we sneak a peek of Missy Elliott's "Back In The Day". Evanescence performs "Going Under" right here. Let's look out the countdown.

PREVIOUSLY:Ashanti dominated again, but Sean Paul is right on her tail.

WHAT TO EXPECT:A tough battle for #1. The All-American Rejects debut with a projected 675.000 spins today.

FIRST UP:Sugar Ray makes a return after a long abscence, and 3LW takes a serious plunge. We start with Hilary Duff being ruff and tuff at #25.

25. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (87, 5@1)-
24. 3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (6, 6)-18
23. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (23, 2@1)RETURN
22. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (26, 4)+
21. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (64, 1@1)+

PERFORMANCE:Here's Evanescence performing the #20 song "Going Under".

*plays performance*

20. Evanescence "Going Under (Live)" (27, 1@1)+4
19. Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try" (2, 19)+4
18. Lillix "Invisible" (17, 1@1)-1
17. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (6, 1@1)-4
16. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (10, 2)-1

NEXT UP:Mya takes a leap forward, while the Goo Goo Dolls continue their slow climb. Amerie, Loon and Foxy drop to #15 again.

15. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (15, 11)-3
14. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (20, 3@1)+4
13. Goo Goo Dolls "Sympathy" (3, 13)+1
12. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (128, 3@1)-1
11. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (11, 9)-1

Me:Here's the premiere of "Still Frame" by Trapt.

*plays song*

NEXT UP:Michelle Branch flies ahead of Mya, and Dream drops again. We go on with Baby from Ashanti.

10. Ashanti "Baby" (398, 59@1)-5 *Retires In 2 Days/Don't miss a special presentation of this song's retirement this Monday* (If you want to see this song go out on top, please request this)
9. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (6, 3@1)-5
8. Lillix "It's About Time" (63, 23@1)+
7. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (20, 3)+12
6. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (44, 2)-3

Me:Here's "Back In The Day" from Missy E.

*plays 20 second snippet*

Me:Iffy. The top 5 is nowhere near iffy. Let's see who's going for it all.

FINALLY:Beyonce has made a move for #1, while The All-American Rejects make an impressive debut, and Ashanti battles Sean Paul and Maroon 5 for the top. We take a break now.

*BREAK*

Me:Here's Beyonce Knowles jumping 2 spots to #5 today. Ready?

5. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love" (16, 4)+2
4. The All-American Rejects "Last Song" (1, 4)HOT SHOT DEBUT
3. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (10, 2)-1

Me:That was Sean Paul dropping 1 spot to #3 with Like Glue. There's no way he's giving up now. Before that, we had AAR debuting at #4 with Last Song, debuting 1 spot higher than Swing Swing. That song ended up with 22 days on the countdown and a peak of #4. Again, we break. When we return, Maroon 5 battles Ashanti for #1.

*BREAK*

Me:Maroon 5 has done very good for only 3 days worth of time. They slash forward 6 spots to #2 with Harder To Breathe.

2. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" (3, 2)+6
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U" (55, 23@1)+

Bye!

DRL HEATSEEKERS FOR 6/14:
10. Black-Eyed Peas "Where Is The Love" DEBUT
9. Ashanti "Voodoo" +1
8. Eminem "Business" +1
7. Shania Twain "Ain't No Particular Way" +1
6. Jay-Z "La La La" -5
5. R. Kelly "Snake" DEBUT (Boooooooo!)
4. Nick Cannon "Feeling Freaky" -2
3. Evanescence "My Immortal" =
2. Good Charlotte "The Young And The Hopeless" DEBUT
1. Melanie Chisholm "On The Horizon" DEBUT

jennifer lopez - still
ashanti - rock wit u (aww baby)
frankie j - don't wanna try
lillix - it's about time
3lw - i need that (i want that)

6/15 Preview:Maroon 5 is hard to understand, but harder to defeat.

Maroon 5 has been on fire lately. They debuted at #12 just 2 days ago. The All-American Rejects are also on the hunt for #1.

So it will be Maroon 5 v.s. AAR v.s. Ashanti v.s. Sean Paul for #1. Ashanti has been red-hot since the video for Rock Wit U first got played. There's no stopping her!

Sean Paul is within striking distance of #1. Stay tuned to find out who wins.

The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones
All American Rejects
Audioslave
Metallica
Blindside

The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones
All American Rejects
Audioslave

Melanie Chisholm - On The Horizon
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Loon - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Maroon 5 - Harder To Breathe

Mya
Amerie
Kiley Dean
Thalia
Dream

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Foo Fighters "Times Like These (Acoustic)"
29. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)
28. Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
27. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (15, 2)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

WANNABES:
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)
The Donnas "Who Invited You" (24, 7)
Tamia "Officially Missing You"

ANNOUNCEMENT:Schedule changed! You are cordially invited to witness the long-awaited retirement of Ashanti's "Baby" tomorrow! Please dress casually.

Falloff:
3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (6, 6)Charm, your vote saved them from being removed from the playlist.
Lumidee "Never Leave You" (6, 1@1)Off the voting list for 20 hours. She suffered a penalty in airplay today

Me:There's a little change in the schedule. Take a look.

SCHEDULE:
Tomorrow:We have some fashion consultants stopping by. Missy Elliott premieres "Back In The Day" and we get a sneak peek at Anastacia's "Love Is A Crime". All you die-hard Anastacia fans better get ready because she'll be here to premiere it. Some time after that peek, Anastacia will visit to premiere "Love Is A Crime". Sneak a peek of Lisa Marie Presley's "S.O.B.". We top it off with Ashanti who will be here all day long as we retire "Baby" which quite possibly could be considered the greatest DRL song of all-time. Can Baby go out on top?

6/16:Lisa Marie Presley premieres "S.O.B." and gives us a look at "Sinking In".

6/17:Lisa Marie Presley premieres "Sinking In". Also, we have a Nelly sneak peek.

6/18:Nelly co-hosts with me as we premiere "Shake Ya Tailfeather"(I think that's it) which apparently is his new single. Peek at Ginuwine's "In Those Jeans".

6/19:Ginuwine co-hosts with me as we premiere "In Those Jeans". Godsmack gives us a sneak peek at some "Serenity".

6/20:Godsmack premieres "Serenity" and we get a peek at Ruben Studdard's "Flying Without Wings" Kelly Clarkson co-hosts with me.

6/21:Ruben Studdard visits to premiere "Flying Without Wings", sneak a peek at Clay Aiken's "This Is The Night". Ashanti co-hosts with me.

6/22:A little deeper than usual. We premiere Clay Aiken's "This Is The Night" and he'll be here to deliver it. Sneak a peek at Mariah Carey's "Bringing On The Heartbreak". Lonestar will make a surprise visit to perform their latest clip.

With that said, let's begin this installment.

PREVIOUSLY:The All-American Rejects are the talk of the town. They debuted at #4(1 spot higher than Swing Swing).

WHAT TO EXPECT:Beyonce v.s Ashanti in a battle of the r&b superstars. Monica makes a return and Mya flies up the chart.

FIRST UP:That Monica return I was talking about. Plus, a debut from....*data unavailable* much later in the show. We begin this countdown with a once-strong showing from Sugar Ray. They are on day 24 with Mr. Bartender.

25. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (24, 2@1)-2
24. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (88, 5@1)+1 *Retires In 12 Days*
23. Monica "So Gone" (15, 3)RETURN
22. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (27, 4)+
21. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (65, 1@1)+

NEXT UP:Evanescence gains ground thanks to a live performance, and #1 on VH1. Kiley Dean's song didn't go well, and Stacie slows down a bit. Our next song is a debut from Lyric. I like to thank Buddhaful for having a song from this artist on his/her countdown(sorry I don't know if you're a boy or girl). Debuting at #20 is "Young And Sexy". If you loved Isyss(not to mention their 3 retired clips which have all hit #1), you're gonna love Lyric.

20. Lyric "Young And Sexy" (1, 20)HOT SHOT DEBUT
19. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (12, 9)-8
18. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (11, 2)-2
17. Lillix "Invisible" (18, 1@1)+1
16. Evanescence "Going Under" (28, 1@1)+4 *Boosted in airplay thanks to live performance*
15. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (129, 3@1)-3
14. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (45, 2)-8

NEXT UP:Frankie J tries to take its time, but thrusts forward. We continue with Michelle Branch.

13. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (21, 3)-6
12. Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try" (3, 12)+7
11. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (16, 11)+4 *This song can't seem to break the 15-11 struggle it's having*

NEXT UP:The Goo fly, and Mya chases them. We go on with Dream dropping 1 spot to #10.

10. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (7, 3@1)-1
9. Lillix "It's About Time" (64, 23@1)-1
8. Ashanti "Baby" (399, 59@1)+2 *Retires Tomorrow/Don't miss a special presentation of this song's retirement Tomorrow* (This is your last chance to request "Baby"! She has a 99.99% chance of retiring at #1.)
7. Goo Goo Dolls "Sympathy" (4, 7)+6
6. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (21, 3@1)+8

*Break*

FINALLY:Beyonce v.s. Ashanti for #1. We go on with Sean Paul dosing off 2 places to #5.

5. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (11, 2)-2
4. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" (4, 2)-2
3. The All-American Rejects "Last Song" (2, 3)+1

*Break*

It's Beyonce v.s. Ashanti for #1. Ashanti has dominated DRL, but not today. Beyonce is #1, so here's "Rock Wit U" from Ashanti at #2.

2. Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" (56, 23@1)-1
1. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love" (17, 1@1)+4

AIRPLAY ON MY MEDIA PLAYER:SEASON EIGHT(Slammin Six At Eleven)

1. Svala "The Real Me" (PR:987 NW:1,606 LT:#1)
2. Lillix "Sick" (PR:60 NW:913 LT:#20)
3. Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" (PR:848 NW:845 LT:#2)
4. 3rd Faze "Shy" (PR:777 NW:841 LT:#5)
5. The All-American Rejects "Last Song" (PR:817 NW:834 LT:#4)
6. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (PR:760 NW:800 LT:#6)

Melanie Chisholm - On The Horizon
Emma Bunton - Free Me
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Loon - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Maroon 5 - Harder To Breathe

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (6, 1@1)RETURN
29. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)
28. Audioslave "Show Me How To Live" (6, 16)
27. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (15, 2)
26. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)

WANNABES:
Lil Kim Featuring 50 Cent "Magic Stick" (2, 23)
3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (6, 6)
Jennifer Lopez "Still" (12, 3)

Falloff:
Shania Twain "Forever And For Always" (37, 2)
Sean Paul "Like Glue" (11, 2)Off the voting list until Monday 6/16

Me:Welcome to DRL for June 15, 2003. We're gonna go 2 videos at a time today. There will be plenty of breaks today. Right now, we kick it off with Kiley Dean. She drops to #25 surrendering 6 spots.

25. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (13, 9)-6
24. Lillix "Invisible" (19, 1@1)-7
23. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (25, 2@1)+2
22. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (89, 5@1)+2 *Retires In 11 Days*
21. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (66, 1@1)+

Me:For 25-21, we did 5 at a time, but from this point, it's 2 at a time. Lillix dropped to #24 with Invisible, among others. Let's roll out a premiere from Missy E.

*plays Back In The Day*

Me:Ok. We continue with Good Charlotte jumping 2 places to #20 with Girls And Boys.

20. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (28, 4)+2
19. Lyric "Young And Sexy" (2, 19)+1

Me:That was Lyric marching forth 1 spot to #19 with Young And Sexy. Our first sneak peek is from Anastacia. She'll be here later to premiere this in full. I know Ed is a big fan of hers, and I want to make him happy. Ok, enough talk. Here's the peek of Love Is A Crime.

*plays 15 second snippet*

Me:If you couldn't get the peek, don't worry because we premiere it later on today's show. We're gonna take a little break. When we return, how far down will the Goos go? How far up will Monica rise? Stay tuned.

*Break*

Me:Here we go. The Goo Goo Dolls are next. Sympathy takes a dip of 11 spots.

18. Goo Goo Dolls "Sympathy" (5, 7)-11
17. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (12, 2)+1

Me:That was Fabolous who moves up 1 position to #17 with Into You. Right now, we have a sneak peek of Lisa Marie Presley's "S.O.B.". This song will probably be on the playlist for 3 weeks at the most because it seems like a song that doesn't suit me. Anyway, the peek.

*plays 8 second snippet*

Me:Up now is Evanescence taking a small jump in airplay. We'll get to them in a second. First, let's welcome the woman of the day. It's Ashanti, so play her biggest hit!

*Baby is played in the background*

Me:*puts on disguise*Nice to see you on DRL again, Ashanti.

Ashanti:Thanks for having me come over on such an occasion. Where's Mike?

Me*disguise*:He went to the bathroom.

Ashanti:Ok.

Me*disguise*:I'll be back in a sec. You know how to do this right?

Ashanti:Of course.

Me*disguise*:Go for it!

*15 second break*

Ashanti:Let's see. Holding tight at #16 is Evanescence with Going Under.

16. Evanescence "Going Under" (29, 1@1)+
15. Monica "So Gone" (16, 3)+8

Ashanti:That was my girl Monica flying 8 spots to #15 with So Gone. We're gonna take a break, but when we come back, is Amerie and co. ever gonna break their 15-11 stronghold? Also, we have Anastacia coming over to play the full cut of Love Is A Crime. Plus, we have a surprise debut from...Lillix. Let's go on with the break.

*Break*

Ashanti:We have returned. Lillix gets their 4th song to make DRL today. We'll get to that after Thalia. She will hold tight at #14 today.

14. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (46, 2)+
13. Lillix "Sick" (1, 13)HOT SHOT DEBUT

Ashanti:That was my DRL rivals of Lillix debuting at #13 with Sick. We have Stacie and Amerie waiting, but let's get Anastacia over here.

*One Day In Your Life is played in the background*

Ashanti:As Ana makes her way over to the set, we'll go on with Stacie. She is #12 today.

12. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (130, 3@1)+3
11. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (17, 11)+

Ashanti:That was Amerie and co. with Too Much For Me spending a 17th straight day between 15-11. Did you know that no song in DRL history spent 50 days and never hit the top ten? Just a little fun fact to know. We take another break, but on the way we have Anastacia to talk to, and I get a visit from Amerie. Also, Jessica(the newest member of 3LW) gets to visit me. Plus, where will Frankie J land? How far will Michelle Branch go? We're gonna be back in a few minutes, don't leave us now. While we're away, let's roll down my video for "Foolish"

*Break for 4 minutes*

Ashanti:Sorry about the delay. We got a long way to go. It seems that just about every singer that hit the DRL countdown is on their way to the set. Why is that? Anyway, we talk with Ana after #10-#9. Michelle Branch slams forward 3 spots.

10. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (22, 3)+3
9. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (8, 3@1)+1

Ashanti:That was Dream up 1 to #9. This is Anastacia, so let's talk about what's going with you.

Anastacia:Not much has happened to me since I was last on DRL. It's anybody's guess how far I will go at this point.

Ashanti:Maybe a video retired on DRL? We premiere your new song today. Earlier, we gave the folks at home a sneak peek. What did you have to do to get ready?

Anastacia:Not much.

Ashanti:Well, you introduce it.

Anastacia:Gladly. Here's the world premiere of "Love Is A Crime".

*plays song*

Ashanti:Sit tight Ana. We'll have more with you after the next pair. At #8 is Lillix with It's About Time.

8. Lillix "It's About Time" (65, 23@1)+1
7. Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try" (4, 7)+5

Ashanti:Frankie J has moved up a total of 16 spots in the last 3 days. He makes a 5 spot rush to #7 with Don't Wanna Try. Coming up next, Beyonce falls from the top and Maroon 5 slows down. We'll be back in a few.

*Short Break*

Ashanti:Welcome back. At #6 is Maroon 5 dropping some spots.

6. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" (5, 2)-2
5. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love" (18, 1@1)-4

Ashanti:Beyonce loses a lot of ground thanks to my songs "Rock Wit U" & "Baby". She falls 4 spots to #5 today. We have a new #1. Let's go on with #4. Mya has been on my trail since she debuted. Now, she is moving up.

4. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (22, 3@1)+2
3. Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" (57, 23@1)-1

Ashanti:Uh-oh. My song "Rock Wit U" drops 1 to #3. That's ok. We're taking another break. When we return, we roll out your #2 request, and some songs to watch for in the future. Sit tight.

*Break*

Ashanti:Welcome back to DRL. Where did he go? Anyway, at #2 today is The All-American Rejects. Their last song Swing, Swing went to #4 after 22 days on. This song called Last Song moves another spot to #2.

2. The All-American Rejects "Last Song" (3, 2)+1

Ashanti:That was AAR moving up 1 to #2. Let's look at some songs to watch for.

SURESHOTS (These haven't been premiered yet, so they aren't on the voting list):
Chevelle "Closure"
AFI "The Leaving Song Part 2"
Lillix "Promises"
Ashanti "Carry On"
Jay-Z "La La La (Excuse Me Again)"

Ashanti:We must take one more break. Stick around for the new #1 video. I'll give you a hint, it's from an artist that already appeared once on today's countdown. Plus, I don't know what occasion this scenery is for, but I just got word that I'll find out after these messages. Don't you dare leave us now!

*Break*

Ashanti:Welcome back. If you're just joining us, where were you? Here's a recap of what's gone down so far.

RECAP
25. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song"
24. Lillix "Invisible"
23. Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)"
22. Hilary Duff "Why Not"
21. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent"
20. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys"
19. Lyric "Young And Sexy"
18. Goo Goo Dolls "Sympathy"
17. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You"
16. Evanescence "Going Under"
15. Monica "So Gone"
14. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You"
13. Lillix "Sick"
12. Stacie Orrico "Stuck"
11. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me"
10. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now"
9. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy"
8. Lillix "It's About Time"
7. Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try"
6. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe"
5. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love"
4. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa"
3. Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)"
2. The All-American Rejects "Last Song"

Ashanti:That was your recap. And now, the #1 video of the day is from me. My song Baby hits #1 for the 60th time in its run.

*Lights go out*

Ashanti:Wait! What does this say, and who turned out the lights?

*Break*

Ashanti:Huh? What's going on? *falls asleep*

Amy L:Wake up, Ashanti.

Ashanti:ZZZ

Amy L:She's not waking up.

Amy S:Let me try. MURDA!

Ashanti:ZZZ

Amy S:Some sleeping spell...

Amerie:You're not doing it right. Allow me. *shakes Ashanti*

Ashanti:ZZZ

Amerie:That didn't work.

Avril:Let me try. I know how to do this.

Ashanti:ZZ...ZZZ

Avril:See?

Ja:I got this. Let me do it. *shakes Ashanti*

Ashanti:....where am I, and why in the dark?

Ja:Some perpitraitor came in, shut the power off, and blindsided you.

Amerie:Don't worry, you're fine.

Ashanti:Thanks. Anyway, I heard there was a special occasion today. Why is that?

Me:Let me explain.

Ashanti:Mike! Where have you been all this time? You missed out on a great show.

Me:I didn't. We're up to that point now.

Ashanti:I don't understand.

Me:Well, your song "Baby" is retiring today.

Ashanti:My song "Baby" is retiring?

Me:Introduce it please. We're running out of time.

Ashanti:..ok. Retiring at #1 is my song "Baby".

1. Ashanti "Baby" (400, 60@1)+7 RETIRED
Debut Date:Late July, 2002 @ 1
Retired Date:June 15, 2003 @ 1
Days On:400 (DRL Record)
Days At #1:60 (DRL Record)
Lowest:#28 (The day Ike hosted back in the fall of 2002)
Consecutive?:YES!!!!
Claim To Fame:Broke just about every record in the DRL record books.
Notes:Bye Baby!

Me:What an ending! Goodbye!

NOTE:Do not make your requests until the end of today's show.

Ok. Now you make your requests.

BTW, Ashanti "Baby" also earned jump of the day today.

6/16 Preview:A new all-r&b/soul battle for #1 begins.

Frankie J is making a run for #1, as well as Lillix's "Sick".

In the battle for #1, it's an all-out slugfest. Beyonce v.s. Mya v.s. Monica v.s. Ashanti, which they will go at it.

Lyric is flying up the countdown and Anastacia is trying to hit the countdown for the 5th time.

Magic Stick
Miss Independent

Tomorrow:Lisa Marie Presley premieres "S.O.B." and gives us a look at "Sinking In".

6/17:Lisa Marie Presley premieres "Sinking In". Also, we have a Nelly sneak peek.

6/18:Nelly co-hosts with me as we premiere "Shake Ya Tailfeather"(I think that's it) which apparently is his new single. Peek at Ginuwine's "In Those Jeans".

6/19:Ginuwine co-hosts with me as we premiere "In Those Jeans". Godsmack gives us a sneak peek at some "Serenity".

6/20:Godsmack premieres "Serenity" and we get a peek at Ruben Studdard's "Flying Without Wings" Kelly Clarkson co-hosts with me.

6/21:Ruben Studdard visits to premiere "Flying Without Wings", sneak a peek at Clay Aiken's "This Is The Night". Ashanti co-hosts with me.

6/22:A little deeper than usual. We premiere Clay Aiken's "This Is The Night" and he'll be here to deliver it. Sneak a peek at Mariah Carey's "Bringing On The Heartbreak". Lonestar will make a surprise visit to perform their latest clip.

6/23:Tyson of the All-American Rejects drops in to co-host with me. We premiere Mariah's latest, and sneak a peek of Madonna's "Hollywood".

Melanie Chisholm - On The Horizon
Anastacia - Love Is A Crime
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Loon - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Maroon 5 - Harder To Breathe

This is another close race for #1. Right now, Monica has a very slight advantage, but Ashanti is right behind her. Beyonce and Mya bring up the rear, but it's still anybody's guess who will be crowned your new #1 for today thanks to "Baby" retiring yesterday.

90% Check For 6/17:
1. Monica - 11,555
2. Ashanti - 11,553
3. Mya - 11,487
4. Beyonce - 11,455
5. Frankie J - 6,000

25. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song"
22. Hilary Duff "Why Not"
21. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent"
17. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You"
15. Monica "So Gone"
14. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You"
10. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now"
9. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy"
5. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love"
4. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa"
3. Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)"

mya - my love is like woah
dream feat. loon - krazy
ashanti - rock wit u (aww baby)
kiely dean - make me a song

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (6, 1@1)
29. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)-3
28. Audioslave "Show Me How To Live" (6, 16)
27. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (15, 2)
26. New Found Glory "Understatement" (6, 16)+3

WANNABES:
3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (6, 6)
Jennifer Lopez "Still" (12, 3)
Dana Glover "Rain"
Jewel "Intuition" (39, 2)
3rd Faze "Shy" (20, 2@1)

Falloff:
Sugar Ray "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" (25, 2@1)
Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (13, 9)
Goo Goo Dolls "Sympathy" (5, 7)

Me:Lisa Marie Presley is on her way to the set as we welcome you to an afternoon episode of DRL. I can guarantee one thing will happen, we have a new #1. The spin factor is really going crazy as a brand new battle for #1 begins. Ashanti v.s. Mya v.s. Beyonce v.s. Monica in an all-out battle for the top spot. Stay tuned, it's getting good. We have 3 debuts today, plus a return. Blu Cantrell and Sean Paul are one of them. Also, due to popular demand, Mariah Carey is debuting her new song on the countdown today, but we will still have a Mariah premiere on the day her song "Bringing On The Heartbreak" is supposed to be premiered. Anyway, our first debut is from Anastacia. This is her 5th song to make the DRL countdown, but sadly she has never hit #1 or retired. Can she top "One Day In Your Life" which had 26 days and a peak of #2? Here's "Love Is A Crime" beginning a new road for Ana.

25. Anastacia "Love Is A Crime" (1, 25)DEBUT
24. Lillix "Invisible" (20, 1@1)- (Will return soon)
23. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (67, 1@1)-2
22. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (13, 2)-5
21. Evanescence "Going Under" (30, 1@1)-5

Me:Ok. Let's look ahead.

NEXT UP:Sean Paul has a third wind, and Hilary Duff makes a beeline for the top. We go on with a stall from GC.

20. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (29, 4)+
19. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (131, 3@1)-7
18. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (90, 5@1)+4 *Retires In 10 Days*
17. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (12, 2)RETURN
16. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (47, 2)-2

Me:Here's the 40 second sneak peek of "Sinking In".

*Peek*

Me:Here's the premiere of "S.O.B.". Remember, this will only be on the playlist for 3 weeks.

*plays song*

Me:Ya know it's hot. We still have a debut from Mariah, plus a debut from Blu(in this next set)

NEXT UP:Blu Cantrell gets a remix on the countdown. Meanwhile, there's no sign of Amerie and co. between 15-11. Did they break top ten? We go on with Michelle Branch dropping 5 to #15.

15. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (23, 3)-5
14. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" (6, 2)-8
13. Lyric "Young And Sexy" (3, 13)+6
12. Blu Cantrell & Sean Paul "Breathe Remix" (1, 12)DEBUT
11. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (9, 3@1)-2

NEXT UP:Surprise debut from Mariah Carey thanks to the hype. Lillix does double duty. We go on with Amerie and friends. They manage to hit the top ten after 18 days on the countdown.

10. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (18, 10)+1
9. Lillix "It's About Time" (66, 23@1)-1
8. Lillix "Sick" (2, 8)+5
7. Mariah Carey "Bringing On The Heartbreak" (1, 7)HOT SHOT DEBUT (The hype of this song made me have to forget premiering this and debut it immediately)
6. The All-American Rejects "Last Song" (4, 2)-4 (Would've been #1 today if Ashanti's "Baby" didn't retire yesterday)

NEXT UP:One of Ike Bart's least favorite parts of my countdown, the r&b domination. Mya, Monica, Ashanti and Beyonce go at it. Frankie J is #5 with Don't Wanna Try.

5. Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try" (5, 5)+2

Me:That was Frankie J at #5 with Don't Wanna Try. It was #7 yesterday. At #4 today is Monica. She was #1 when 90% of the spins were tabulated. She finished at #4.

4. Monica "So Gone" (17, 3)+11 *Jump Of The Day*

Me:Monica jumps 11 to #4 with So Gone. Yesterday, it was #15. At #3 today is Beyonce with Crazy In Love.

3. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love" (19, 1@1)+2

Me:That was Beyonce at #3. She was #5 yesterday. At #2 is Ashanti. She just couldn't stop Mya today.

2. Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" (58, 23@1)+
1. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (23, 4@1)+3

Me:That was Mya at #1 for the 4th time with Whoa. Before that, we saw Ashanti stuck at #2 with Rock Wit U.

END SHOW

At 6:00, you can start voting for 6/17.

Melanie Chisholm - On The Horizon
Anastacia - Love Is A Crime
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - S. O. B.
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dream f/ Loon - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Maroon 5 - Harder To Breathe

More votes please!

6/17 Preview:"Lyric"ally speaking.

DRL newcomers inc. present you an artist that reminds you of triple threat DRL artist Isyss. Meet Lyric, as they go for #1. It's still Ashanti v.s. Monica v.s. Beyonce v.s. Mya for #1. However, Mariah, Blu, Lillix, The All-American Rejects, Frankie and Lyric have joined in on the battle for the top.

The Used
Linkin Park
Deftones
All American Rejects
Audioslave
Metallica
Blindside

We're looking at songs that are the following:

IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT
Linkin Park "Faint"
Taking Back Sunday "Cute Without The E"

LOOKING PRETTY GOOD
P.O.D. "Sleeping Awake"

OK
---

NOT LOOKING GOOD
Metallica "St. Anger"
Blindside "Sleepwalking"
3LW "I Need That"

DANGER!!!
Jennifer Lopez "Still"
The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army"
R. Kelly "Ignition" (DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE)

Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Lillix "Sick" // I just heard it today while listening to their album and I love it
Lillix "Invisible" // See above comment
Hilary Duff "Why Not?"
The All-American Rejects "The Last Song"
Sean Paul "Like Glue"
Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys"
Evanescence "Going Under"

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (6, 1@1)
29. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)
28. Amanda Perez "Angel" (27, 4@1)RETURN
27. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (15, 2)
26. Evanescence "Going Under" (30, 1@1)

WANNABES:
3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (6, 6)
Jennifer Lopez "Still" (12, 3)
Dana Glover "Rain"
Jewel "Intuition" (39, 2)
3rd Faze "Shy" (20, 2@1)

Falloff:
Anastacia "Love Is A Crime" (1, 25)
Lillix "Invisible" (20, 1@1)Removed From Playlist, but will return

Me:Today features a 10-way assault for #1. Also, Lillix's "It's About Time" hits a new low. Stay tuned! We kick it off with Trapt. Here's "Still Frame" debuting at #25.

25. Trapt "Still Frame" (1, 25)DEBUT
24. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (14, 9)RETURN
23. New Found Glory "Understatement" (7, 16)+3 RETURN
22. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (68, 1@1)+1
21. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (14, 2)+1

Me:Here's the world premiere of LMP's "Sinking In"

*plays song*

Me:Roll on.

NEXT UP:Good Charlotte and Stacie Orrico jump a few. We continue with Michelle Branch sliding 5.

20. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (24, 3)-5
19. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (48, 2)-3
18. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (30, 4)+2
17. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (132, 3@1)+2
16. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (91, 5@1)+2 *Retires In 9 Days*

NEXT UP:Sean Paul is flying, while Dream is sliding. Lillix reaches a new low, as Amerie and co. fall back into the 15-11 phase. We continue with Maroon 5.

15. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" (7, 2)-1
14. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (10, 3@1)-3
13. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (19, 10)-3
12. Lillix "It's About Time" (67, 23@1)-3
11. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (13, 2)+6

Me:Here's a Nelly sneak peek. I think it's "Shake Ya Tailfeather" as his next single.

*plays 35 second snippet*

NEXT UP:Mya takes a nosedive, while Lyric slices up the countdown. We continue with Frankie J, as he takes a 5 spot drop, but in the process he gains airplay.

10. Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try" (6, 5)-5
9. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (24, 4@1)-8 (Where is the only countdown you can find a song that drops 8 spots, but gains more airplay? Only on DRL)
8. Lyric "Young And Sexy" (4, 8)+5 (Following in the footsteps of Isyss on DRL)

NEXT UP:Ike's requests hurt "It's About Time" with "Invisible" being removed from the playlist, but help "Sick" in the process. Also, Blu takes it to the top. We continue with The All-American Rejects. They drop a notch so they gain a lot of airplay anyway.

7. The All-American Rejects "Last Song" (5, 2)-1
6. Blu Cantrell & Sean Paul "Breathe Remix" (2, 6)+6
5. Lillix "Sick" (3, 5)+3

FINALLY:Mariah brings on the heartbreak, Beyonce goes for the gold, Monica reaches a new high, and Ashanti tries to break her #2 struggle. We'll take a look at a You Hear It First artist. This is Rooney with "Blueside" as we roll to a break.

*plays video*

*Break*

Me:At #4 is Mariah Carey reaching her highest showing since Loverboy 2 years ago. Here's "Bringing On The Heartbreak" up 3 to #4.

4. Mariah Carey "Bringing On The Heartbreak" (2, 4)+3
3. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love" (20, 1@1)+

Me:That was Beyonce Knowles stopping at #3 with Crazy In Love. It's Monica v.s. Ashanti for #1 and Monica just couldn't hold on. She jumps 2, but not 3.

2. Monica "So Gone" (18, 2)+2
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" (59, 24@1)+1

Me:Ashanti is #1 for the first time in 3 days with Rock Wit U. This is her 24th time at #1 with this song. Monica is right behind her at #2 with So Gone. Also on their tail is Beyonce Knowles sitting tight at #3 with Crazy In Love. Don't forget Mariah Carey who debuted yesterday at #7 and rises 3 to #4. Who will top next time? Tune in tomorrow to find out.

6/18 Preview:Monica v.s. Ashanti

Once again, it's Ashanti taking on Monica for #1. Will the release of "After The Storm" be enough to take over the top?

Melanie Chisholm - On The Horizon
Anastacia - Love Is A Crime
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - S. O. B.
Lisa Marie Presley - Sinkin In
Dream f/ Loon - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Maroon 5 - Harder To Breathe

lillix - it's about time
mya - my love is like woah
frankie j - don't wanna try
mariah carey - bringin' on the heartbreak

Intuition
Are You Happy Now
Stuck
So Gone
Rock Wit U

rooney!!
beyonce
all american rejects
michelle branch
blu cantrell
fabolous and ashanti
good charlotte
sean paul

i'm not sure if there's a request limit..

There's a limit of 8. It might just be your requests that determine who #1 is today.

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (6, 1@1)
29. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)
28. 3rd Faze "Shy" (20, 2@1)
27. Dana Glover "Rain" CC DEBUT
26. Evanescence "Going Under" (30, 1@1)

WANNABES:
3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (6, 6)
Jennifer Lopez "Still" (12, 3)
The Used "Blue And Yellow" (15, 2)
Jewel "Intuition" (39, 2)
Anastacia "Love Is A Crime" (1, 25)

Falloff:
Trapt "Still Frame" (1, 25)

Me:Nelly premieres "Shake Ya Tailfeather". We peek at some new Ginuwine. Monica has a huge advantage over Ashanti for the #1 spot with the help of her new album hitting stores, so it looks like Ashanti won't be defending the top spot today. However, Mariah Carey, Lillix and Beyonce can slip in and take over. Stay tuned. We begin this episode with a new segment we like to call "One To Watch". Yesterday, we spotlighted Trapt's "Still Frame". Today, we spotlight Nick Cannon's "Feeling Freaky". Here he is at #25.

25. Nick Cannon "Feeling Freaky" (1, 25)HOT SHOT DEBUT
24. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (69, 1@1)-2
23. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (15, 2)-2
22. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (15, 9)+2
21. New Found Glory "Understatement" (8, 16)+2

Me:Here's a look at "In Those Jeans" from Ginuwine.

*peek for 30 and 2*

Me:Nelly was gonna co-host with me, but he's still promoting Nellyville, so he can't make it. Let's continue.

NEXT UP:Thalia and Good Charlotte speed up, while Michelle Branch makes a comeback. We go on with Frankie J who plummeted in airplay. He drops 10 to #20.

20. Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try" (7, 5)-10
19. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (133, 3@1)-2
18. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (25, 3)+2
17. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (49, 2)+2
16. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (31, 4)+2

NEXT UP:Hilary Duff continues to make a move for #1 one last time, while Dream tries to make a comeback and Amerie and co. try another shot to get top ten. We go on with Maroon 5 who hangs in there.

15. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" (8, 2)-
14. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (25, 4@1)-5
13. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (11, 3@1)+1
12. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (92, 5@1)+4 *Retires In 8 Days*
11. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (20, 10)+2

Me:Here's the world *freakin* premiere of Nelly's "Shake Ya Tailfeather".

*plays song*

NEXT UP:Blu stalls, while Lillix makes a big jump. We continue with Sean Paul who truly seems to stick like glue. He's up 1 to #10.

10. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (14, 2)+1
9. The All-American Rejects "Last Song" (6, 2)-2
8. Lillix "It's About Time" (68, 23@1)+4 (Charm's request boosted it forward 4 spots instead of falling 2 spots)
7. Lyric "Young And Sexy" (5, 7)+1
6. Blu Cantrell & Sean Paul "Breathe Remix" (3, 6)+

Me:Lyric is stopping by later this week to perform. Don't miss it.

NEXT UP-THE BATTLE FOR #1:Monica v.s. Ashanti for #1. Mariah v.s. Beyonce v.s. Lillix for #3. Beyonce drops 2 spots to #5 with Crazy In Love. Don't count her out...ever!

5. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love" (21, 1@1)-2
4. Lillix "Sick" (4, 4)+1
3. Mariah Carey "Bringing On The Heartbreak" (3, 3)+1 *Pacesetter*

Me:It's Monica v.s. Ashanti for #1 today. Ashanti's 2nd album is gonna be released on July 1st. Today, she loses to Monica so here's Ashanti with "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" down a spot to #2.

2. Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" (60, 24@1)-1
1. Monica "So Gone" (19, 1@1)+1 (Her performance on TRL and her album being released yesterday helped her big time)

Ashanti
Beyonce
Dream
Michelle

lillix - it's about time
mya - my love is like woah
frankie j - don't wanna try
mariah carey - bringin' on the heartbreak

6/19 Preview:Monica v.s. Ashanti - Round 3

Ashanti won Tuesday, but Monica won Wednesday. The two will go at it again tomorrow to decide who is truly the better one.

Mariah Carey wants to sneak in there and take over the top. Also, Blu Cantrell has her eyes on the top, but Lyric wants to get there first.

Requests:

Lillix "It's About Time"
Lillix "Sick"
Hilary Duff "Why Not?"
The All-American Rejects "The Last Song"
Sean Paul "Like Glue"
Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy"

Three Votes
Dream "Krazy" - Saved from falling further

Two Votes
Lillix "It's About Time" - Maybe top 5?
Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys"

One Vote
Lillix "Sick"
Hilary Duff "Why Not?"
The All-American Rejects "The Last Song"
Sean Paul "Like Glue"
Lisa Marie Presley "S.O.B. / "Sinkin In"
Melanie C "On The Horizon
Anastacia "Love Is A Crime"
Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe"
Evanescence "Going Under"
Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa"
Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try"
Mariah Carey "Bringing On The Heartbreak"
Ashanti "Rock Wit U"
Lil Kim "Magic Stick"
Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love"
Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now"

Melanie Chisholm - On The Horizon
Anastacia - Love Is A Crime
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - S. O. B.
Lisa Marie Presley - Sinkin In
Dream f/ Loon - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Maroon 5 - Harder To Breathe

CLOSE CALLS:
30. Lumidee "Never Leave You" (6, 1@1)
29. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)
28. 3rd Faze "Shy" (20, 2@1)
27. Dana Glover "Rain"
26. Evanescence "Going Under" (30, 1@1)

WANNABES:
Goo Goo Dolls "Sympathy" (5, 7)
3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (6, 6)
Jennifer Lopez "Still" (12, 3)
Jewel "Intuition" (39, 2)
Anastacia "Love Is A Crime" (1, 25)

Falloff:
Nick Cannon "Feeling Freaky" (1, 25)

Schedule:
Today:Ginuwine co-hosts with me as we premiere "In Those Jeans". Godsmack gives us a sneak peek at some "Serenity".

Tomorrow:Godsmack premieres "Serenity" and we get a peek at Ruben Studdard's "Flying Without Wings" Kelly Clarkson co-hosts with me.

6/21:Ruben Studdard visits to premiere "Flying Without Wings", sneak a peek at Clay Aiken's "This Is The Night". Ashanti co-hosts with me.

6/22:A little deeper than usual. We premiere Clay Aiken's "This Is The Night" and he'll be here to deliver it. Sneak a peek at Mariah Carey's "Bringing On The Heartbreak". Lonestar will make a surprise visit to perform their latest clip.

Me:We premiered Nelly's new one "Shake Ya Tailfeather" yesterday, but will it debut? No. We do have 1 song falling off so we'll see what happens there. The show kicks off with...a return from The Used. Here's Blue And Yellow.

25. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (16, 2)RETURN
24. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (70, 1@1)+1
23. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (16, 2)+
22. Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (32, 4)-6
21. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (16, 9)+1

Me:Let's look into the future...not. At #20 is New Found Glory up a notch.

20. New Found Glory "Understatement" (9, 16)+1
19. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (26, 3)-1
18. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (26, 4@1)-4
17. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (12, 3@1)-4 *Not even 3 requests could send it up the countdown*
16. Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try" (8, 5)+4

Me:Ginuwine is also on a promotional tour right now, so he can't co-host with me. We will premiere "In Those Jeans" now.

*plays video*

Me:We continue with Stacie Orrico up 4 to #15. This is right now the longest-running clip on the chart.

15. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (134, 3@1)+4
14. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" (9, 2)+1
13. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (21, 10)-2
12. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (15, 2)-2
11. Lyric "Young And Sexy" (6, 7)-4

Me:We have the Godsmack sneak peek after this set. Right now, it's Hilary Duff at #10.

10. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (93, 5@1)+2 *Retires In 7 Days*
9. The All-American Rejects "Last Song" (7, 2)+
8. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love" (22, 1@1)-3
7. Lillix "It's About Time" (69, 23@1)+1
6. Lillix "Sick" (5, 4)-2

Me:Here's a snippet of "Serenity" by Godsmack.

*plays 45 second snippet*

Me:The top 5 begins with Thalia making a 12 spot jump to #5.

5. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (50, 2)+12
4. Mariah Carey "Bringing On The Heartbreak" (4, 3)-1
3. Blu Cantrell & Sean Paul "Breathe Remix" (4, 3)+3

Me:Monica v.s. Ashanti again. Monica couldn't hang on, so Ashanti regains #1. Here's "So Gone" at #2.

2. Monica "So Gone" (20, 1@1)-1
1. Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" (61, 25@1)+1

6/20 Preview:REMIXed proportions! Beware of disasters.

Thalia finally goes for #1. She must stop Mariah, Ashanti, Monica, Blu and Beyonce in order to get there.

BEST ARTIST
Ashanti

BEST SONG
Lillix "It's About Time"

BEST VIDEO
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"

BEST POP SONG
Stacie Orrico "Stuck"

BEST ROCK SONG
Christina Aguilera "Fighter"

BEST DOUBLE PLAY
DJ Encore Featuring Engelina "I See Right Through To You"

BEST RAP SONG
Ja Rule & (A)lexi "Reign"

BEST R&B/HIP-HOP SONG
Jennifer Lopez "All I Have"

BEST TECHNO/DANCE SONG
Reina "No One's Gonna Change You"

WORST SONG OF FIRST HALF OF 2003
R. Kelly "Ignition"

BEST GROUP(s)
Play
Isyss

BEST GROUP SONG
Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys"

BEST TEENAGE ACT
Stacie Orrico

BEST NEW ACT
50 Cent

HEATSEEKER 2003 AWARD:An artist whose album hasn't hit top 100 on billboard)
Lucy Woodward

BEST ALBUM
Jennifer Lopez "This Is Me Then"

BEST POP ALBUM
Kelly Clarkson "Thankful"

BEST ROCK ALBUM
Evanescence "Fallen"

BEST RAP ALBUM
50 Cent "Get Rich Or Die Trying"

BEST R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUM
Ashanti "Ashanti"

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Thalia

2003 DRL ARTIST TO WATCH
Cherish (as featured in Da Brat's "In Love Wit Chu")

beyonce
fabolous
michelle
all american rejects

Here's the breakdown:

Lillix is nominated for 13 awards including Best Artist, Song, Video, Pop Song, Rock Song, among others.

50 Cent is up for 9 awards, including 2 for worst song of 1st half of 2003, Best Artist and Best New Act.

Like 50, Evanescence is up for 9 awards including Best Rock Song, Best Rock Album and Best Group.

Stacie Orrico is nominated for 8 awards including Best Artist, Song, Video, Teenage Act, among others.

Jennifer Lopez is also up for 8 awards, including Best Double Play, and Best R&B/Hip-Hop album.

Ashanti was the big winner at the 7th annual awards show. This time, she is up for 7 awards including Best Song, Best Album and 2 for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song.

Play has 6 nominations, including Best Teenage Act and Best Double Play (no pun intended).

Linkin Park has 4 nominations. They are up for Best Rock Song, Best Group, Best Group Song and Best Rock Album.

Avril Lavigne is nominated for 4 awards including Best International Act and Best Double Play.

Lucy Woodward is up for 3 awards including Best Song and Heatseeker Award.

Amerie is also up for 3 awards including Best Song and Best Rap Song with LL Cool J.

Ja Rule is up for 3 awards, including Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album.

The All-American Rejects have 3 attempts to win an award. They are nominated for Best Rock Song, Best Group and Best Group Song.

Nas is up for 2 awards, including Best Rap Album.

Christina Aguilera has 2 attempts to win. She's up for Best Rock Song and Best Double Play.

Chevelle has a shot at 2 awards, for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song.

Shania Twain is up for 2 awards, for Best Pop Album and Best Pop Song.

DJ Encore is up for 2 awards, they are for Best Double Play and Best Techno/Dance Act.

Sean Paul is up for 2 awards, and they are for Best New Act and Best International Act.

Taking Back Sunday is up for 2 awards, and they are for Best New Act and Heatseeker.

R. Kelly is up for 2 awards, and they are for Worst Song Of 1st Half 2003 for both Ignition and Snake.

Bonecrusher is up for 2 awards, including Best Rap Album.

Trapt is up for Best Rock Album.

12 Stones are up for Heatseeker Award.

Kiley Dean is up for Best New Act.

Maroon 5 is up for Heatseeker Award.

Lumidee is up for Best New Act.

Seether is up for Best Group.

Eden's Crush is up for Best Group Song.

3LW is up for Best Teenage Act.

Hilary Duff is up for Best Teenage Act.

Lil Kim is up for Worst Song Of 1st Half Of 2003.

Melanie C is up for Best International Act.

Sean Paul is up for Best International Act.

Thalia is up for Best International Act.

Frankie J is up for Best International Act.

Beyonce is up for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song.

Monica is up for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song.

Mya is up for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song.

Justin Timberlake is up for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Album.

Eminem is up for Best Rap Song.

Snoop Dogg is up for Best Rap Song.

LL Cool J is up for Best Rap Song.

Jade Anderson is up for Best Double Play.

Lasgo is up for Best Techno Act.

DJ Sammy is up for Best Techno Act.

Britney Spears is up for Best Double Play.

Reina is up for Best Dance Act.

Cooler Kids are up for Best Dance Act.

Fannypack is up for Best Dance Act.

Finch is up for Best Video.

Chantal K. is up for Best Pop Song.

Ms. Dynamite is up for Best International Act.

Kelly Clarkson is up for Best Pop Album.

Disturbed has one shot to win an award for Best Rock Song.

Slipknot is up for Worst Song Of 1st Half Of 2003.

There are a few soundtracks trying to win their repsective categories. Chicago for Best Album, Daredevil for Best Rock Album, Brown Sugar for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Album and 8 Mile for Best Rap Album.

ashanti - rock wit u (aww baby)
lillix - it's about time
3rd faze - shy <33333
kiley dean - make me a song

Melanie Chisholm - On The Horizon
Anastacia - Love Is A Crime
Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys
Lisa Marie Presley - S. O. B.
Lisa Marie Presley - Sinkin In
Dream f/ Loon - Krazy
Lil' Kim f/ 50 Cent - The Magic Stick
Maroon 5 - Harder To Breathe

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6/20 Preview:Thalia, Ashanti and Blu in a triple threat match

Thalia, Blu Cantrell and Ashanti are going at it for #1, which leaves Monica in the dust. Again, don't count out Mariah Carey and Hilary Duff is trying to make a run for #1 one more time. Thalia has a gigantic advantage right now.

Ashanti
Lillix

the used
good charlotte
monica
the all-american rejects
mya

CLOSE CALLS:
30. The Used "Blue And Yellow" (16, 2)-5
29. Finch "What It Is To Burn" (57, 3@1)
28. 3rd Faze "Shy" (20, 2@1)
27. Dana Glover "Rain"
26. Evanescence "Going Under" (30, 1@1)

WANNABES:
Goo Goo Dolls "Sympathy" (5, 7)
3LW "I Need That (I Want That)" (6, 6)
Jennifer Lopez "Still" (12, 3)
Jewel "Intuition" (39, 2)
Anastacia "Love Is A Crime" (1, 25)

Falloff:
Good Charlotte "Girls And Boys" (32, 4)

Me:It's war for #1. Blu v.s. Ashanti v.s. Thalia. Kelly, who should top?

Kelly:I want to see Thalia take over the top. After seeing your countdown yesterday, she is likely to dominate.

Me:Don't be so sure Kelly, Ashanti and Blu aren't going down that easy.

PREVIOUSLY:Thalia is within striking distance from #1, Ashanti beat Monica for #1 again. Blu made it up to #3 with the Breathe remix.

WHAT TO EXPECT:Nobody knows who will be #1 today. Keep your eyes peeled.

FIRST UP:Play returns, and Fabolous shows some love in all the wrong places. We begin with Stacie Orrico taking a 10-spot slide to #25.

25. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (135, 3@1)-10
24. Fabolous Featuring Ashanti "Into You" (17, 2)-1
23. Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent" (71, 1@1)+1
22. New Found Glory "Understatement" (10, 16)-2
21. Play "I Must Not Chase The Boys (Video)" (33, 4@1)RETURN

Kelly:There has been some competition lately in the rock department. That all changes with this song. Here's "Serenity" from Godsmack.

*plays song*

Me:I'll go next. Ruben Studdard sneak peek in a little bit, but let's roll the next set.

NEXT UP:Get to know Liz Phair. Kiley Dean makes a move, and Dream remains still. We go on with Michelle Branch back to square one.

20. Michelle Branch "Are You Happy Now" (27, 3)-1
19. Kiley Dean "Make Me A Song" (17, 9)+2
18. Mya "My Love Is Like Whoa" (27, 4@1)+
17. Liz Phair "Why Can't I?" (1, 17)HOT SHOT DEBUT
16. Dream Featuring Loon "Krazy" (13, 3@1)+1

NEXT UP:Lyric continues to struggle, while Frankie J surfs forward. Maroon 5 takes it back a spot right now.

15. Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe" (10, 2)-1
14. Amerie, Loon & Foxy Brown "Too Much For Me" (22, 10)-1
13. Sean Paul "Like Glue" (16, 2)-1
12. Lyric "Young And Sexy" (7, 7)-1
11. Frankie J "Don't Wanna Try" (9, 5)+5

Me:Kelly, would you do the honors?

Kelly:Ok...Here's a sneak peek of Ruben Studdard's "Flying Without Wings".

*plays 10 second snippet*

Me:He's poppin' over tomorrow. Anyway, the top ten shall commence.

NEXT UP:Beyonce Knowles is crazy in love, and Lillix does double duty. We go on with The All-American Rejects sliding 1.

10. The All-American Rejects "Last Song" (8, 2)-1
9. Beyonce Knowles "Crazy In Love" (23, 1@1)-1
8. Lillix "It's About Time" (70, 23@1)-1 *1 day at #1 in the last 48 days*
7. Lillix "Sick" (6, 4)-1
6. Mariah Carey "Bringing On The Heartbreak" (5, 3)-2

Me:Ok. Hilary Duff is making a comeback, and is in the running for #1. Will she do it?

Kelly:Let's find out now.

NEXT UP:Monica v.s. Hilary Duff for #4. Thalia v.s. Blu v.s. Ashanti for #1. We have a special premiere right now, followed by a first listen. Anyway, Snapcase has a brand new song and it is hot on Johnny a.k.a. St. Filter's countdown. Johnny, I don't know the full name of this song, but I'll premiere it anyway.

*plays song*

Me:For you KoRn fans who can't wait that much longer to see something from them on my countdown, here ya go with a first listen.

*plays 15 second snippet of Did My Time*

Me:Once the song hits radio, I'll premiere it right away. Let's go on.

Kelly:Monica was #1 Wednesday, but falls to #5 today. Here's "So Gone".

5. Monica "So Gone" (21, 1@1)-3
4. Hilary Duff "Why Not" (94, 5@1)+6 *Retires In 6 Days*

Me:That was Hilary Duff up a whopping 6 spots to #4 with Why Not. She's most likely retiring at #1. At #3, we have Ashanti hitting her lowest point in weeks. Here's "Rock Wit U".

3. Ashanti "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" (62, 25@1)-2

Kelly:Ashanti falls 2 to #3. This means we don't just have a new #1, we have a BRAND NEW #1. Is it Blu, or is it Thalia? It's not Blu, but she's up 1 to #2.

2. Blu Cantrell & Sean Paul "Breathe Remix" (5, 2)+1

Me:Blu Cantrell & Sean Paul go up 1 to #2 with Breathe Remix. It's about time to go home now. I want to thank Chevellerolet, Charmbracelet, New Point Of View, Your Disco Needs You and St. Filter for requesting. We're gonna leave you now with the brand new #1 video of the day. After 51 days on the countdown, Thalia finally makes it to the top of the countdown. Here's Thalia and Fat Joe with I Want You taking us outta here at #1.

1. Thalia Featuring Fat Joe "I Want You" (51, 1@1)+4

6/21 Preview:Hilary Duff's final reign of terror with her song

Hilary Duff is slated to be #1 tomorrow and stay until it retires. Somebody better come up with a plan to stop Hilary.

Kelly Clarkson
Michelle Branch
Mya
Beyonce Knowles
All-American Rejects
Stacie Orrico
Dream
Kiley Dean

:-*

Tomorrow:Ruben Studdard visits to premiere "Flying Without Wings", sneak a peek at Clay Aiken's "This Is The Night". Ashanti co-hosts with me.

6/22:A little deeper than usual. We premiere Clay Aiken's "This Is The Night" and he'll be here to deliver it. Lonestar will make a surprise visit to perform their latest clip. Sneak a peek at the long-awaited Christina Aguilera song "Can't Hold Us Down".

6/23:Christina Aguilera hosts all day and the premiere of CHUD. Get a sneak peek at AFI's "The Leaving Song P. 2"

6/24:AFI premieres Leaving Song P. 2. Sneak a peek at Luther Vandross's "Dance With My Father". Also, Thalia performs her latest single. Shakira and Paulina Rubio host.

6/25:Luther Vandross delivers a premiere entitled "Dance With My Father". Sneak a peek of Stacie Orrico's "There's Gotta Be (More Than Life)". I don't know if that's the actual song title. Kasey of Dream and Jessica of 3LW host.

anastacia - love is a crime
jennifer lopez - still
3rd faze - shy
ashanti - rock wit u (aww baby)
mariah carey - bringin' on the heartbreak
lillix - it's about time

i love this countdown! :D

Here's the breakdown:

Lillix is nominated for 13 awards including Best Artist, Song, Video, Pop Song, Rock Song, among others.

50 Cent is up for 9 awards, including 2 for worst song of 1st half of 2003, Best Artist and Best New Act.

Like 50, Evanescence is up for 9 awards including Best Rock Song, Best Rock Album and Best Group.

Stacie Orrico is nominated for 8 awards including Best Artist, Song, Video, Teenage Act, among others.

Jennifer Lopez is also up for 8 awards, including Best Double Play, and Best R&B/Hip-Hop album.

Ashanti was the big winner at the 7th annual awards show. This time, she is up for 7 awards including Best Song, Best Album and 2 for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song.

Play has 6 nominations, including Best Teenage Act and Best Double Play (no pun intended).

Linkin Park has 4 nominations. They are up for Best Rock Song, Best Group, Best Group Song and Best Rock Album.

Avril Lavigne is nominated for 4 awards including Best International Act and Best Double Play.

Lucy Woodward is up for 3 awards including Best Song and Heatseeker Award.

Amerie is also up for 3 awards including Best Song and Best Rap Song with LL Cool J.

Ja Rule is up for 3 awards, including Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album.

The All-American Rejects have 3 attempts to win an award. They are nominated for Best Rock Song, Best Group and Best Group Song.

Nas is up for 2 awards, including Best Rap Album.

Christina Aguilera has 2 attempts to win. She's up for Best Rock Song and Best Double Play.

Chevelle has a shot at 2 awards, for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song.

Shania Twain is up for 2 awards, for Best Pop Album and Best Pop Song.

DJ Encore is up for 2 awards, they are for Best Double Play and Best Techno/Dance Act.

Sean Paul is up for 2 awards, and they are for Best New Act and Best International Act.

Taking Back Sunday is up for 2 awards, and they are for Best New Act and Heatseeker.

R. Kelly is up for 2 awards, and they are for Worst Song Of 1st Half 2003 for both Ignition and Snake.

Bonecrusher is up for 2 awards, including Best Rap Album.

Trapt is up for Best Rock Album.

12 Stones are up for Heatseeker Award.

Kiley Dean is up for Best New Act.

Maroon 5 is up for Heatseeker Award.

Lumidee is up for Best New Act.

Seether is up for Best Group.

Eden's Crush is up for Best Group Song.

3LW is up for Best Teenage Act.

Hilary Duff is up for Best Teenage Act.

Lil Kim is up for Worst Song Of 1st Half Of 2003.

Melanie C is up for Best International Act.

Sean Paul is up for Best International Act.

Thalia is up for Best International Act.

Frankie J is up for Best International Act.

Beyonce is up for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song.

Monica is up for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song.

Mya is up for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song.

Justin Timberlake is up for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Album.

Eminem is up for Best Rap Song.

Snoop Dogg is up for Best Rap Song.

LL Cool J is up for Best Rap Song.

Jade Anderson is up for Best Double Play.

Lasgo is up for Best Techno Act.

DJ Sammy is up for Best Techno Act.

Britney Spears is up for Best Double Play.

Reina is up for Best Dance Act.

Cooler Kids are up for Best Dance Act.

Fannypack is up for Best Dance Act.

Finch is up for Best Video.

Chantal K. is up for Best Pop Song.

Ms. Dynamite is up for Best International Act.

Kelly Clarkson is up for Best Pop Album.

Disturbed has one shot to win an award for Best Rock Song.

Slipknot is up for Worst Song Of 1st Half Of 2003.

There are a few soundtracks trying to win their repsective categories. Chicago for Best Album, Daredevil for Best Rock Album, Brown Sugar for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Album and 8 Mile for Best Rap Album.

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