International pop sensation Leona Lewis had mentioned that she had begun work on sophomore studio album, but now confirms a title and release date.
Lewis will follow-up her 3-times Grammy-nominated debut, Spirit with her new album, Echo on November 17th, via J Records/Syco Music.
Although a couple of tracks have leaked from her new sessions, no official single or tracklisting has been anounced. However, it has been reported the Leona will work with Timbaland, James Fauntleroy, Ryan Tedder and Justin Timberlake.
There are also rumored cameos from Ne-Yo, Jay-Z, Will.I.Am and a host of others. Lewis has also been said to be planning a 14 month world tour for 2010.
BEYONCE LINES UP NEW SINGLE
Seems like Sasha Fierce isn’t finished promoting her album. Just after the release of “Sweet Dreams” for the summer, and wrapping up the U.S. leg of her world tour, Beyonce is already making moves to release a new single.
It seems as though “Video Phone,” produced by Atlanta native Bangladesh and co-written by Sean Garrett is slated to impact radio on September 22nd.
Not only that, but Bey will also release the platinum edition of her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce on her 28th birthday, September 4th.
The platinum edition will contain bonus tracks, as well as all the videos release during the promotion of this album. This lady really doesn’t know how to stop working! She will also release the DVD of her tour later this year.
According to reports, Beyonce will be performing at MTV’s Video Music Awards. This news comes just a couple of weeks after word got that her husband, Jay-Z would be performing. The VMAs airs Live Sunday, September 13th at 9PM ET.
JOJO SUING HER RECORD COMPANY
Joanna Levesque aka ‘Jojo’, has just filed a lawsuit in NYC courts claiming her record company, (Da Family Entertainment/Blackground) shoved her into a musical “limbo” because they wont let her out of her contract. Levesque recently turned 18 and became old enough to file a lawsuit, which she did immediately.
The singer has been talking about her label issues for months and spoke about the lawsuit via her myspace blog this weekend:
My situation is a bit a-typical. It is not a case where the artist loves the material they are making, is set in his or her ways, will not take direction or advice, and will not cooperate with the label. This is NOT the case at all. I’ve been blessed to receive great feedback from the record company in response to the music I’ve been delivering. But unfortunately I have become a victim of industry politics that honestly have nothing to do with me personally or professionally. Because of this, I am willing to fight for what I love and ultimately for the chance to regain control of my livelihood and my life. [ READ THE FULL POST ]
She also wants the label to pay her at least $500,000 for damages.
Twitter blew up on Wednesday night when a rumor got out that Omarion had been dropped from Lil Wayne’s Young Money record label for allegedly leaking his new song, “I Get It In” without the label’s consent.
Omarion just released this statement:
“I have a lot of respect and admiration for the genius of Lil ‘Wayne and the entire Young Money family. I asked to be released from the label to pursue other opportunities that were recently presented to me. Because of our relationship, Lil’ Wayne had no issue with us ending our business relationship and released me from the label. Lil’ Wayne and I have nothing but love for each other, there is no Beef. I also wanted to make it clear that my company nor did I, leak the song, “I Get It In” and I want to dispel any rumors that have surfaced. I appreciate my relationship with Young Money/ Cash Money and look forward to doing business in the future. There will be a major announcement regarding my career and my new album, “Ollusion” coming next week. Stay tuned…”
–Omarion
Dang, didn’t he JUST sign with them? In other words…
Check out the official album cover to Queen Latifah’s new album, Persona. Her release will be in stores on August 25th. Peep one of the recent leaks from the album entitled, “Fast Car” featuring Missy Elliott.
MTV has announced that JAY-Z and Lady Gaga will join the list of VMAs performers.Jay-Z, a “Best Male Video” and “Best Hip Hop” nominee for “D.O.A (Death of Auto-Tune),” will hit the stage to perform a song from his highly anticipated upcoming album The Blueprint III.
International sensation Lady Gaga, known for her over the top live performances and fashion forward will perform something from her multi-platinum debut album, The Fame. Gaga was nominated 9x this year including, “Video of the Year.”
FANTASIA BACK IN THE STUDIO
According to reports, “Fantasia plans to record her third CD the old-fashioned way. Fantasia likes the live sound from older albums, before technology changed the way they were recorded. She says she’s invited an orchestra to be in the studio to back her up when she sings.
The songs she’s been writing reflect the pain she experienced last year. She says she “went through a lot of things, business-wise, relationship-wise.”
Fantasia will also be starring in her upcoming VH1 reality show, expected to premiere sometime next year.
The blogs are a buzz with the leaking of a supposed new Janet Jackson promo photo this week. The star recently started a twitter page and spoke briefly about working on a new album:
I just finished working on the film, “Why Did I Get Married Too.” I’m looking forward to getting started on my new album!
After splitting with Def Jam, she was rumored to be releasing an album this year under Live Nation. But after the tragic death of her brother, Michael Jackson - the new release was pushed back.
International pop sensation Leona Lewis had mentioned that she had begun work on sophomore studio album, but now confirms a title and release date.
Seems like Sasha Fierce isn’t finished promoting her album. Just after the release of “Sweet Dreams” for the summer, and wrapping up the U.S. leg of her world tour, Beyonce is already making moves to release a new single.
Joanna Levesque aka ‘Jojo’, has just filed a lawsuit in NYC courts claiming her record company, (Da Family Entertainment/Blackground) shoved her into a musical “limbo” because they wont let her out of her contract. Levesque recently turned 18 and became old enough to file a lawsuit, which she did immediately. 
Twitter blew up on Wednesday night when a rumor got out that Omarion had been dropped from Lil Wayne’s Young Money record label for allegedly leaking his new song, 
According to reports, “Fantasia plans to record her third CD the old-fashioned way. Fantasia likes the live sound from older albums, before technology changed the way they were recorded. She says she’s invited an orchestra to be in the studio to back her up when she sings.
