Donna Summer sadly passed away aged 63 earlier today (May 17) after losing her battle with cancer.

With a career spanning six decades, the Queen of Disco has a collection of uptempo classics that are regularly played at hen night parties, karaoke bars, wedding receptions and nightclubs across the world.

In celebration of her life and extraordinary musical legacy, Digital Spy picks five of Donna Summer's finest hits.

'Hot Stuff' - 1979
By far Summer's most popular hit, 'Hot Stuff' still remains one of the world's greatest party anthems 33 years after its release.



'I Feel Love' - 1977
It's no surprise this track topped the UK chart back in the '70s; its mix of funky bass, synths and tight harmonies served as the pioneer for electronic music.



'Last Dance' - 1978
Donna Summer never lost her sparkle while performing her greatest hits, as this clip proves. Performing 'Last Dance' at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 2009, the undisputed diva could still deliver powerful performances into her 60s.



'Bad Girls' - 1979
There has been many a boozy night when a group of girls have whipped out their hairbrushes for renditions of 'Bad Girls' before a big night out - and we're sure there's many more to come, once again proving Summer's timeless appeal.



'Love to Love You Baby' - 1975
Beyoncé's sampling of this track in her hit 'Naughty Girl' reignited everybody's interest in the popular seductive jam, but also reinforced Summer's influence on some of the biggest superstars in today's charts.



What are your favourite Donna Summer hits? Leave your suggestions in the comments box below:

In case you weren't already aware, The Saturdays have a new single out this week, the deceptively catchy '30 Days'.

To celebrate the release, we've asked each of the girls to tell us about their favourite song at the moment that isn't their new single.

VANESSA

Nelly Furtado: 'Big Hoops (The Bigger The Better)'
"Nelly is totally back on top with this new track - the beat is what really does it for me. The lyrics are a bit out there, but the chorus is massive. It's a good one for us girls to get down low in the club. In my books, the bigger the better is always the right answer - especially in terms of my jewellery, of course!"

Watch the 'Big Hoops' video below:



ROCHELLE

Starboy Nathan: 'Who Am I'
"I absolutely LOVE this tune, and Nathan is such a top boy. I like the sentiment behind the song. I've seen him perform it live and he absolutely smashes it."

Watch the 'Who Am I' video below:



FRANKIE

Demi Lovato: 'Give Your Heart A Break'
"I absolutely love Demi's album Unbroken and this is my favourite track on there. I can really relate to the lyrics - and you believe every word she says. Her vocals are really powerful but at the same time really emotional."

Watch the 'Give Your Heart A Break' video below:



UNA

Wretch 32 feat Ed Sheeran: 'Hush Little Baby'
"A wonderful collaboration from two of Britain's freshest young artists. Although they both hail from separate genres, together this very popular rap/singer-songwriter style works remarkably well for them.

"When I first heard the title I was expecting the lullaby that I often sing to my little daughter Aoife to help her sleep! Obviously this is not the case. The video is also very clever with loads of things going on."

Watch the 'Hush Little Baby' video below:



MOLLIE

Emeli Sandé: 'My Kind of Love'
"This is my favourite song at the moment, and from my favourite album as well! Her lyrics are so powerful - you can tell she is writing from experience. The way she sings really hits you. There's so much dance music out at the moment, it's nice that this is so different."

Watch the 'My Kind of Love' video below:



Not a bad selection, we're sure you'll agree.

The Saturdays' new single '30 Days' is out now. Watch the official music video below:

Listen to our ten favourite new releases this week, including Alanis Morissette, The Saturdays, Azealia Banks and Sam Sparro.

Alanis Morissette: 'Guardian' (out May 15)
Despite only recently becoming a mum for the first time, Alanis Morissette has insisted that motherhood has had little impact on her forthcoming album Havoc and Bright Lights. It's difficult not to argue with her given the sentiment on lead single 'Guardian', but with its breezy, rock-out chorus and classic Alanis lyrics, we're not going to argue with her. RC



The Saturdays: 'Turn Myself In' (out now)
As with all singles from The Saturdays, fans are eager to see what they will come up with for the B-side, as they're often not half-bad. Once again the girls deliver with a studio version of 'Turn Myself In', which is a track they performed during their 'Headlines!' tour last year. Moody electronics underlie a wistful chorus that makes for a very nice song indeed. LC



Azealia Banks: 'Jumanji' (free download now)
The Harlem princess has easily released enough material that would make for a very good album already. Continuing her penchant for an online mixtape, 'Jumanji' heads up this summer's Fantastic release. Clap beats, harps and steel drums makes this a must listen. LC



Sam Sparro: 'I Wish I Never Met You' (out June 11)
Our interest in Sam Sparro may have waned quickly after 'Black & Gold' and '21st Century Life' back in 2008, but after unveiling his new '80s lounge-pop sound and stunning visuals on 'Happiness' earlier this year, we're officially excited about his sophomore LP Return To Happiness. The latest track from it is a wistful midtempo with unnervingly honest lyrics. RC



David Morales ft. Roisin Murphy: 'Golden Era' (release date tbc)
It's been too long since we've heard anything from Roisin Murphy, and even longer since it was in a dancefloor setting. After two years in the wilderness she has re-appeared on a track with house DJ David Morales; and with its retro piano riff reminiscent of her time in Moloko, it's everything we could have hoped for. RC



R Kelly: 'Share My Love' (out now)
One of our favourite music stories in recent months is that R Kelly is to host his own Caribbean cruise later this year. His latest track seems almost tailor-made for the occasion; and its funky, soul-soaked groove is giving us strong Barry White vibes. RC



Mayer Hawthorne ft. Rizzle Kicks: 'The Walk' (UK: May 21)
Although Mayer originally premiered 'The Walk' back in October, he has now given the track a little face-lift with the help of Rizzle Kicks. The track still contains Hawthorne's mix of slow guitar jams and soulful tones, which has gained him fans such as Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars and Snoop Dogg. LC



Owl City: 'Shooting Star' (out now)
Of all the artists Going Dance of late, Adam Young aka Owl City wasn't one we'd have put money on. That said, the Guetta-esque rave-up 'Shooting Star' - which sounds like a mash-up of the French DJ's recent hits - feels less forced than we expected. The result leaves us more intrigued than we thought for his new album, which is due out this summer. RC



Icona Pop: 'I Love It'
Every now and then a song surfaces that is primed for a wild crowd at a nightclub or festival, and Icona Pop's 'I Love It' is one of those songs. After a few bevvies, its mix of rumbling bass and strident beats will easily get you on your feet. By the time the chanting chorus comes in, you'll probably forget you're actually in public. LC



Frankmusik: 'One Mile'
After 2011 album Do It In The AM, which was bursting with heavy beats and distorted vocals, it's refreshing to see Vincent Frank showcase his impressive vocal over a minimal acoustic track. Evocative of early '90s George Michael, 'One Mile' proves that despite the woes surrounding his last album, Frankmusik certainly isn't out of the game yet. LC



Which are your favourite songs on this week's playlist? Leave your comments in the box below:

On Wednesday's (May 9) chart update, Rita Ora was on course to top the singles tally, while Keane were set for their fourth chart-topping album.

Ahead of Sunday's Official Chart, Digital Spy takes a look at the final midweek numbers to find out what's changed.

Rita Ora and Tinie Tempah are still at number one with 'R.I.P.', followed by Tulisa's 'Young' and Alex Clare's 'Too Close' at spots two and three respectively.

Meanwhile, Far*East Movement and Justin Bieber remain at seven with 'Live My Life', and Rihanna has jumped from 13 to 10 with 'Where Have You Been'.

Further down the chart, Emeli Sandé slips from 24 to 25 with 'My Kind of Love', and LMFAO's 'Sexy and I Know It' has sneaked into the edge of the top 30.

On the albums tally, Keane hold at the top with Strangeland, while Emeli Sandé's Our Version of Events has climbed to two, pushing Richard Hawley to three with Standing at the Sky's Edge.

The Cribs are at five with In the Belly of the Brazen Bull, and Cover Drive lift from seven to six with Bajan Style.

Outside the top ten, Rihanna's Talk That Talk jumps from 18 to 14, and B.o.B remains at 24 with Strange Clouds

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Next week's single releases include The Saturdays' '30 Days' and Scissor Sisters' 'Only The Horses', while Gossip's A Joyful Noise and Niki & The Dove's Instinct will be hoping to make an impact on the albums chart.

Who would you like to see at number one on the charts next week? Leave your comments in the box below:

For those not yet aware, next week sees the first 'Music is GREAT Week', which will include a series of yet-to-be-announced events over the course of seven days.

We're not sure why "great" has been capitalised, but given that music is indeed GREAT, we're happy that certain people in high places want to shout about it's GREATness.

Kicking off the festivities is a DVD - out next Monday (May 14) - of what have been labelled the 15 greatest live performances by British acts ever. It's a rather brilliant list which you can click through in the gallery below:

MIA: 'Come Walk with Me' (release date tbc)
With the quite frankly bizarre Super Bowl controversy brushed under the carpet, MIA has put out a preview of a new track from her forthcoming album Matangi. It's a typically hectic affair, but as is normally the case, it's also wonderfully addictive. RC

On Wednesday's chart update, Tulisa was on course to top the singles chart, while Marina and the Diamonds was in the lead on the album tally.

Ahead of Sunday's Official Chart, Digital Spy takes a look at Friday's midweeks.

Tulisa is still at number one with 'Young', followed by Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' at two.

Meanwhile, fun.'s 'We Are Young' has risen to third place, pushing Cover Drive down to four with 'Sparks'.

Train have lifted from eight to seven with 'Drive By', Nicki Minaj's 'Starships' rebounds 11 to nine, and Marina and the Diamonds is holding at ten with 'Primadonna'.

Further down the chart, Sub Focus and Alice Gold slip from 18 to 20 with 'Out The Blue', Avicii's 'Silhouettes' leaps from 34 to 28, and Rihanna's 'Where Have You Been' enters at 32.

On the album chart, Marina and the Diamonds remains in the lead with Electra Heart, 3,500 copies ahead of Lana Del Rey's Born To Die, which is at two.

Elsewhere, Norah Jones holds at four with Little Broken Hearts, and Adele's 21 completes the top five.

Outside the top ten, Marilyn Manson's Born Villain dips from seven to 11, and Rebecca Ferguson's Heaven lifts 15 to 14.

Next week's singles include Rita Ora's 'R.I.P' and the official release of fun.'s 'We Are Young', while Keane will be hoping to make an impact on the album chart with Strangeland as well as Cover Drive's Bajan Style.

Who do you think will be number one next week? Leave your comments in the box below:

After weeks of behind-the-scenes shots and teaser clips, Cheryl has finally released the music video for her new single 'Call My Name'.

As with previous clips for album leaders 'Fight For This Love' and 'Promise This', there's a lot to take in, so to avoid confusion we've put together a guide below:




1. Cheryl stumbles upon a sewer and rubs up against a wall. She ought to be careful, that colourful jacket looks dry clean-only.

Sleeveless shirts, curtain fringes and dance breakdowns were just some of the many, many things that made '90s pop music great. In fact, it didn't take much else for New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys in their heydays to conquer the world. Well, except for the occasional landmark song.

"It feels like 1989 all over again, or 1999 for some of us," New Kids member Joey McIntyre told the crowd. It's a confusing statement for those not aware that both bands are currently in the midst of a joint world tour under the guise NKOTBSB, but the intergenerational crowd cheered regardless during last night's second sold-out show at London's O2 Arena.



All nine remaining men (out of a possible ten) were noticeably thicker around the edges, but it didn't hold any of them back during a blistering two hour set in which the opposing groups to'd and fro'd between their respective catalogues.

Younger and with more hits under their belt, you'd be forgiven for thinking Backstreet Boys were the real attraction of the evening. On the contrary, 'Dirty Dancing', 'My Favourite Girl' and 'Step By Step' were deserved highlights by New Kids for their cheesy yet brilliantly slick routines and on point vocals - helped along by the plush production of lights and firework displays.

Backstreet Boys were equally unafraid to ramp up the nostalgia, sporting matching white suits for a string of ballads as well as imitating some of their best moves on 'Larger Than Life' and 'As Long As You Love Me'. However, time constraints meant a section covering most of their biggest moments felt rushed, particularly given their significance on the pop landscape.



Save a curious LMFAO 'Party Rock Anthem' interlude and even stranger moment when One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' was played out during a crowd spotting moment, both bands appeared to embrace their age rather than blindly ignore it. Crotch-thrusting not only became the move of choice adopted by all for the evening, it told their now all-grown-up fanbase that yes, the lyrics really were that filthy.

Despite reports of fan bickering during the US leg of the jaunt, the end of the night was a victory for all. BSB fans welcomed the news that AJ is to be a father and, more importantly, the announcement of former member Kevin returning for their next album and tour. For NKOTB followers it was a win of a very different kind: that after 25 years, the world's first proper boyband can still put on one hell of a show.

Have your seen NKOTBSB on tour? Leave your comments in the box below:

Watch NKOTBSB live below: