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Lady Gaga Says New Album Lacks Maturity or Sense of Responsibility

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:39 +0000

Before performing the new piano ballad ‘Princess Die’ in Perth, Lady Gaga prefaced the song by saying that her new album will lack the maturity and sense of responsibility that defined ‘Born This Way.’ She also seemed to reveal that ‘Princess Die‘ will indeed appear on the new album, whereas it was TBD when she first debuted the song.

One Direction to Release New Album by Christmas

Jessica Sager — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:00:36 +0000

Good news, Directioners! One Direction are hard at work on album No. 2, and you’ll be able to hear it very soon. How soon? How does by Christmas sound?Of course, when you’re head over heels in love with Harry Styles and Co., the six months between now and the holidays can feel like forever. But [...]

Kesha Hopes to 'Resurrect' Rock and Roll With 2012 Album

Jessica Sager — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:03:43 +0000

Kesha became famous for her AutoTuned party anthems, but the beard enthusiast loves rock ‘n’ roll — and has a plan to save it.

“I feel like I don’t necessarily agree, but people say that rock and roll is dead, and it is my mission and my goal to resurrect it in the form of my pop music,” Kesha told MTV News. “That’s the goal. We’ll see what happens. That’s a very ambitious and lofty goal, but that’s my goal.”

Taio Cruz Promises More 'Dynamite' on New Album

Jeff Giles — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:02:08 +0000

If you enjoyed the club-friendly pop vibe of Taio Cruz‘s last CD, 2009′s ‘Rokstarr,’ here’s some good news: he tried not to alter the formula when he laid down the tracks for his upcoming album, ‘TY.O.’

Name-checking his big hit single, Cruz told Rolling Stone, “I can tell you that there’s definitely a couple of ‘Dynamites’ on there. I’m definitely not bored of the up-tempo dance electro sound. I’m not going to change it until I feel like I want to do something else.”

Rihanna Announces New Album, 'Talk That Talk,' Will Be Released November 21

Shauna Wright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:57:53 +0000

Rihanna fans, start your engines.

On the ‘Rihanna Unlocked’ section of her Facebook page, the pop diva announced the follow-up to her critically and publicly-acclaimed album ‘Loud’ will drop on November 21 and be called ‘Talk That Talk.’

New Michael Jackson Album, 'Immortal,' Will Drop November 21

Shauna Wright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:55:02 +0000

As the trial of Conrad Murray — the doctor accused of administering a drug that killed singer Michael Jackson — wears on and heartbreaking details emerge, MJ fans may find the news of an upcoming album to be a welcome bright spot in the darkness.

Christina Aguilera Hires Vocal Coach to Prepare for New Album

Shauna Wright — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:11:53 +0000

Christina Aguilera may have one of the biggest voices in pop music, but even she feels there’s always room for improvement. The pop diva has reportedly hired celebrated vocal coach Seth Riggs to help prep her for a post-Bionic album.

Robert Pattinson Is Not Recording an Album

Lucy Tauss — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:54:00 +0000

Robert Pattison’s rep says he’s not recording an album, contrary to reports. The ‘Twilight’ star was rumored to be recording original songs for a debut album. Sources even told Us Weekly what kind of music would be on it. “Guitar-based and drums, very organic-sounding, nothing pop,” one source said, describing Pattinson’s sound as “stripped-down Ray LaMontagne meets Van [...]

Rihanna Reveals New Album Will Be Released This Fall

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:33:07 +0000

Rihanna used her Twitter account last week to announce she’s working on her sixth studio album, set to drop this fall.

“Yaaayy I can’t wait to start filling u guys in on some details!!” she tweeted.

No Doubt Says They Won't Release New Album This Year

Jeff Giles — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:21:25 +0000

It’s been an awfully long wait between new albums for fans of No Doubt, who’ve had to make do with their old CDs and a 2009 tour to tide them over since the band last surfaced with ‘Rock Steady’ in 2001.

And that wait is about to get a little longer. The band has just dashed hopes that its next release would be in stores before the end of the year, admitting that “it’s just not ready yet.”

Taylor Swift Reveals What She Likes About Songwriting, Teases New Album Details

Jeff Giles — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:56:18 +0000

It’s an old maxim that you should write what you know, and Taylor Swift has taken those words to heart, earning a reputation as a songwriter who leans heavily on the events of her own life — particularly her love life — as grist for her music.

Of course, it isn’t as easy as just coming up with a few rhymes about some boy she likes — and during a recent YouTube chat, Swift delved into some of her songwriting methods, as well as dishing a little about what fans can expect to hear from her next album.

Madonna Reveals Plans for New Album in Spring 2012

Jeff Giles — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:38:49 +0000

It’s been a few years since Madonna released her last album of original material, and in that time, a whole new crop of budding pop divas — including Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Ke$ha — has emerged.

But it won’t be long before Madonna returns to reclaim the throne. According to a recent interview, she’s nearing the finish line on her next album, the follow-up to 2008′s ‘Hard Candy,’ and plans to release it next spring.

Justin Bieber to Record All Original Songs for New Christmas Album

Jeff Giles — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:43:19 +0000

There are plenty of things you can safely count on when it comes to Justin Bieber‘s upcoming Christmas album — including healthy sales, excited tweens, and a holiday hit single or two.

One thing you won’t get, however, is traditional yuletide music. According to Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun, the album will consist of all original songs.

Justin Bieber Announces He's Making a Christmas Album

Jeff Giles — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:33:43 +0000

Do you hear what we hear? It’s the sound of millions of Justin Bieber fans shrieking with glee at the news that the junior pop phenom will be releasing a Christmas album this year.

Bieber broke the news via Twitter and an interview with TMZ this week, revealing that he’s been in the studio cutting some holiday tunes — and for a good cause, too.

Is Will Smith Working on a New Album?

Jeff Giles — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:02:49 +0000

It’s been a long time since Will Smith focused on his music career — and even longer since his days as a chart-topping, multiplatinum hitmaker.

But for Smith, who achieved fame in the ’80s and early ’90s as one half of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince before launching a wildly successful acting career — and then returning to music with 1997′s massive ‘Big Willie Style’ — a comeback is never out of the question. And it sounds like that might be exactly what he’s planning.

Kelly Clarkson's New Album, 'Stronger,' to Be Released on October 25

Jeff Giles — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:52 +0000

Just about a year after it was originally scheduled, Kelly Clarkson‘s new album looks like it’s finally heading for stores.

‘Stronger,’ her fifth full-length release, has a brand new October 25 release date — but fans won’t have to wait that long to hear new music from the original ‘American Idol’ winner. She’ll debut her new single, ‘Mr. Know It All,’ via a live broadcast from her website on August 30.

Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery Announce Titles and Release Dates for Their Debut Albums

Jeff Giles — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:54:24 +0000

Earlier this week, Lauren Alaina beat her fellow ‘American Idol’ alum to the punch when she debuted her video for ‘Like My Mother Does’ a day before Scotty McCreery premiered his clip for ‘I Love You This Big.’

When it comes to the release dates for their debut albums, the budding stars will trade places.

Listen Now to Jay-Z and Kayne West's New Album, 'Watch the Throne'

Chris Kissel — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:52:31 +0000

The collaboration between Jay-Z and Kanye West is just about here. The physical copy of the duo’s album, ‘Watch the Throne,’ doesn’t come out until Friday, but why wait? You can now stream the album, called ‘Watch the Throne.’ It features 12 songs and gets some help from the likes of Otis Redding and [...]

Sean Kingston Says He's 'Coming with Straight Heat' on His Next Album [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:00:09 +0000

Life-threatening experiences have a way of forcing us to re-assess our priorities and making us realize what’s truly important.

For Sean Kingston, who endured a battery of surgeries after nearly dying in a jetski accident over Memorial Day weekend, what matters most is getting back to his musical roots.

50 Cent Throws Twitter Tantrum, Threatens to Stop Making Albums

Jeff Giles — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:30:40 +0000

If you’ve been impatiently waiting for 50 Cent’s new album to drop, he feels your pain. In fact, as he demonstrated during a recent Twitter rant, he’s ready to give up on his longtime label, Interscope — and maybe quit making records altogether.

50′s outburst was triggered by Interscope’s decision to delay the long-in-the-works project, which he’s been tinkering with for over a year. “Man I’m not releasing album I can’t believe interscope is this f—– up right now. I apologize to all my fans,” he wrote. He added, “I will work with other artist on there projects but I will not put out another album. They dropped the ball with me one time many.”