So in the last 48 hours we've world premiered a lot of great music on Z100... Matchbox 20's "How Far We've Come" and 50 Cent/Justin Timberlake's "Ayo Technology."

What do you think?  Chime in below!

From YouTube to being Justin's first signing, the Esmee Denters story is pretty cool. She started covering songs from her bedroom like this...  

17 million views later, she eventually connected with Justin in this clip...

Look for Esmee and Justin to do amazing things together.  Can't wait to hear what they come up with. 

For the full story check her out on NEW!  http://z100.com/cc-common/new/6/indexhit.html

So, Linkin' Park's new album "Minutes To Midnight" is amazing.  One of the best new albums, from start to finish, that I've heard in a long time.  So many good songs.  Here are 5 of my favorites.  Vote on yours!

About a week ago, I had an incredible experience. My friend, Billy Mann, invited me to a fundraiser at his house for Barack Obama in support of Autism Speaks. I'll never forget hearing the moving stories from parents coping with autistic children. I was shocked to learn that now 1 in 150 individuals (and 1 in 94 boys) are diagnosed with autism. And that it's more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It's an epidemic that's crept up on all of us, yet continues to receive relatively little research, funding and attention from today's politicians. Seeing Barack Obama spend a meaningful morning of learning and sharing with those impacted by autism, was both gratifying and inspiring. Plus we got a chance to shake hands and sneak a few hors d'oeuvres in the kitchen!

By the way, if you're looking for more info on autism, check out autismspeaks.org.