When she is in the moment, literally it’s like magic flying about all over the place and on stage. It simply doesn’t get any better.

Steve Anderson is a pop nerd’s goldmine.

Known today as a songwriter, a producer, and a musical director (amongst other job titles), Anderson’s career actually took off in the late ’80′s as a remixer, acting as one-half of the popular remix outfit, Brothers in Rhythm along with Dave Seaman.

Working out mixes for some of the most popular artists of the time including Cherrelle, Sister Sledge, and Loleatta Holloway, Steve Anderson quickly began carving himself a comfy niche in the pop industry. Yet one of the most important milestones in Anderson’s career came with eventual introduction in the early ’90′s with a certain Kylie Minogue.

Beginning with Minogue’s self-titled 1994 record and continuing all the way to Aphrodite, Steve Anderson has worked intimately co-writing and recording the internationally cherished diva for nearly twenty years. He’s been responsible for the arrangement and production of many of her hits (“Confide In Me,” “Did It Again”), as well as continuing to serve as the musical director of every tour she’s done since 1997′s Intimate and Live.

As time went on, Anderson soon began taking a hand at penning tracks for a variety of MuuMuse’s most celebrated acts: From Atomic Kitten to Holly Valance, to the legendary Miss Britney Spears.

Since then, the talented producer has only continued to busy himself with work. Anderson is currently in the midst of planning Minogue’s massive Aphrodite Tour as well as executive producing Christophe Willem‘s upcoming studio album. At the same time, he’s been eagerly involved in the launch of two up-and-coming acts: Elouise, a classic crooner who brings to mind yesterday’s greatest voices (Judy Garland, Dusty Springfield), and The Ultra Girls, a new girl group rooted in Spice Girls-esque pop for the sake of pop.

Needless to say, Steve Anderson is a busy man.

As a result, I was delighted when I found out that Mr. Anderson was willing to answer a heap of questions I’d prepared for him, along with several questions submitted by Muusers. A dream!

So without further ado, please read on to see the first part of the interview.

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OH THANK GOD.

It’s almost been a minute since I’d last seen or heard something involving Lady Gaga.

Here she is with clothing designer/terrible tattoo enthusiast Marc Jacobs celebrating the delicate aesthetic of New York City for the “New York” issue (#67) of V Magazine.

Do we like? Oui, oui!

I’ve been casually listening to Cee Lo Green’s fabulous new kiss-off single, “Fuck You,” for some time now. Now there’s an official video, and it’s just as good as the song.

“Fuck You” is nice because it allows you to loudly sing the words “Fuck you,” and it’s perfectly okay to do so because those are just the lyrics of the song so really you can’t be held accountable if anyone tries to scold you about it, and if they do you can just say “Fuck you.”

Actually, it’s kind of the same triumphantly merry song as Lily Allen‘s “Fuck You,” except this one is less of a political statement and is more likely to perform well on the charts. Sorry, Lily.

Now let’s hope the song doesn’t blow up Gnarls Barkley “Crazy”-style and force everyone to hate it forever and curse its existence until the end of time.

Ease the fuck up, radio. I’m just saying.

Songs From the Tainted Cherry Tree isn’t even six months old, and it’s already time for a brand new track from Diana Vickers!

In a Ustream session recorded yesterday, the singer revealed that she’s been busy in the studio writing songs for the past month along with songwriter Dee Adams.

“We ended up writing ‘Wicked Heart,’” Vickers excitedly chirps about five minutes into the stream, “and I was so excited about it and so enthusiastic…I thought it was so wicked. I couldn’t wait to show you all, so we’ve got it as the third single!”

According to the singer, the James Earp-produced “Wicked Heart” will get its radio premiere in a few weeks on BBC Switch, and its accompanying video will be filmed next week.

The single will be available for download on October 24 and in physical format on October 25.

Can’t wait to hear it!

Shakira just posted the album cover for her upcoming album Sale El Sol on her Facebook.

The photo is unbelievably gorgeous, but the font is a serious problem.

I wish the font didn’t happen.

Sale El Sol will be released in November.

According to a tweet from songwriter Chris Jackson, Cheryl Cole‘s camp has selected “Promise This” as the lead single from her as-of-yet untitled sophomore album, which is currently expected out sometime either later this year or early next.

Jackson also confirmed that the track was produced by Wayne Wilkins and penned by both himself and fellow writer, Priscilla Renea.

Wilkins, who is a part of the songwriting team The Runaways, produced Cole’s “Fight For This Love,” as well as some other incredible songs including Keri Hilson‘s “Energy” and Michelle Williams‘ “We Break The Dawn.”

In other words: Yes this is going to be another #1 smash for Ms. Cheryl Tweedy.

At long last–the rumors are true!

According to AllAccess, Rihanna will be releasing a brand new single to radio on September 14, entitled “Only Girl (In The World).” The singer also dropped some less-than-subtle hints in a tweet to Ryan Seacrest.

I love the song title. It goes along with the Last Girl on Earth Tour theme perfectly and will likely act as the closing piece of the Rated R era.

Viva la Riri!

Following the release of her incredible 2009 solo album, Embers, Nadia Ali is slowly unveiling her latest project (of many): The Queen of Clubs Trilogy.

Over a period of three months, Ali will be releasing three albums worth of remixes from her ever-growing discography including songs recorded with Iio, as well as her many features and collaborations with artists such as Schiller and Tocadisco.

Today sees the release of The Ruby Edition, the first of the three releases. Check out the tracklisting below:

Nadia Ali | PEOPLE | Justin Michael & Kemal remix
Nadia Ali | NOT THINKING | Green & Falkner remix
Tocadisco & Nadia Ali | BETTER RUN | Wippenberg remix
Schiller & Nadia Ali | TRY | Thomas Gold remix
Nadia Ali | FINE PRINT | Serge Devant remix
Nadia Ali | SILVER LINING | Andretta remix
Nadia Ali | BE MINE | Noel Sanger remix
Nadia Ali | FANTASY | Morgan Page remix
Nadia Ali | LOVE STORY | Sultan & Ned Shepard remix
Nadia Ali | CRASH & BURN | Dean Coleman remix
Nadia Ali | THE ONE | Ruby edit
Nadia Ali | REBEL | Ruby edit
Nadia Ali | KISS YOU | Ruby edit

You can now get a taste of all of the remixes by watching the video above. “People”! “Silver Lining”! I can’t believe she’s brought back the Iio tracks!

And this is only the first of three releases. Such a giving artist!

Click here to preview and purchase all the tracks from The Ruby Edition of the Queen of Clubs Trilogy.

New to Nadia? Try checking out the MuuMuse interview with the talented vocalist here, or check her official website.

Cue ponies and unicorns dancing while rainbow waterfalls overflow with hearts, candy and teddy bears.

This video has undoubtedly made my day/night/life.

This is the Kylie Minogue I know and love, and it’s exactly why I’m such a hardcore fan. She’s the bestest!

THIS IS NOT EVEN REAL LIFE RIGHT NOW.

Björk was honored tonight in Stockholm at the Polar Prize Festival. From the festival’s official website:

The Polar Music Prize 2010 is being awarded to Icelandic artist Björk. With her deeply personal music and lyrics, her precise arrangements and her unique voice, Björk has already made an indelible mark on pop music and modern culture at large, despite her relative youth.

To honor the win, the legendary Robyn covered “Hyperballad.” Hyperballad. One of the best Björk songs ever.

In front of Björk.

Robyn and Björk were in the same room together. Robyn and Björk were looking at each other. The sounds of Björk were being sung by Robyn. Björk smiles at Robyn at the end and looks a bit emotional. WHAT.

THIS SHIT IS DOUBLE RAINBOW WORTHY.

I’m teary eyed.