Amy Lee Reveals New Details On Upcoming Evanescence Album

Amy Lee, the lead singer of Evanescence, is back with a new album, but don’t expect the same sound that you’re used to. Amy is the only original member of the band remaining on this album. Amy and her band parted ways awhile ago. The band has gone on to form a new band, We Are The Fallen, with lead singer Carly Smithson from American Idol.

As for the sound of the record, Amy says:

“It’s not an organic record. Our idea is to take synthetic and atmospheric sounds and find a way to blur the line between organic and synthetic… There is something really cool happening in music right now. There are bands that sound like they’re from another time — it’s like ’80s throwback music with analogue synthesizers and Moogs. I love it. I’ve been listening to a lot of La Roux.”

Do you think fans will like the new direction the band has taken?

New Details On Rihanna’s Upcoming Album

After her brief journey to the dark side, Rihanna’s returning to the lighter side of pop with a new album that’s set to be released later this year. Producer Sean Garrett is dishing the details exclusively to Rap-Up.com.

“It’s a fucking smash. I gave her a humongous radio record. It’s just so infectious. It’s about getting past any drama and just being happy to be alive. It’s an encouraging record. It feels great and it’s got great tempo…Whenever I think of Rihanna, it makes me happy. To be honest, I wasn’t really that excited about hearing her in a dark zone. I love Rihanna for being that girl… She’s like the lil’ fantasy chick—nice brown skin, beautiful woman with a Caribbean swagger that’s ridiculous.”

In addition to Sean Garrett, Rihanna is reportedly working with Ne-Yo and David Guetta. It’s looking like her new album will be more radio-friendly than Rated R.

“Whenever I think of Rihanna, it makes me happy. To be honest, I wasn’t really that excited about hearing her in a dark zone. I love Rihanna for being that girl… She’s like the lil’ fantasy chick—nice brown skin, beautiful woman with a Caribbean swagger that’s ridiculous,” said Garrett.

We couldn’t agree more. We’re excited for the return of the real Rihanna.

Jennifer Lopez Clears The Air About Her Label And Upcoming Album

I can’t believe people actually care about Jennifer Lopez’s music career since she hasn’t done anything significant in the past couple of years, but people seem to be talking about her upcoming album and her relationship with Sony Music/Epic Records.

Rumors started swirling that Lopez had been dropped by her label and her upcoming album Love?scrapped. But, Lopez is speaking out to clear the air and assures fans that her album has found new home and will be released this year.

“I am making this statement to put an end to any confusion in regards to my next album, titled Love? I have belonged to the Sony family since the beginning of my career as a singer and together we’ve had great success,” the statement read. “I have fulfilled my contractual responsibilities with Sony/Epic up to this point, and we have both reached friendly terms about my departure from the label. I’m also happy to say that we’ve found a new home for my album Love? and that it is slated for release in the summer of 2010.”

So, there you have it. You can pick up your copy of Lopez’s new album this summer. You know you want it.

Justin Bieber To Appear On SNL

Bieber Fans have a reason to stay up past their bed time. It was just announced that Justin Bieber will perform on Saturday Night Live on April 10th.

With the help of a Twitter campaign by @BieberOnSNL, over 2,600 followers urged that Bieber be featured on the show and their wish has been granted.

Bieber tweeted, “Shoutout to @BieberOnSNL and all the other fans who support me. It’s happening! SNL in APRIL!! Digital Short Music Vid??” If Bieber filmed a digital short video with Adam Sandberg, it would definitely go viral within hours of airing on SNL.

Bieber will be appearing just a few weeks after his second album, My World, 2.0, is released.

Will you be tuning in to see Bieber on SNL?

Update on Christina Milian’s Next Album

Several tracks from Christina Milian’s upcoming album have been leaked online recently and fans are wondering if her album Elope has been scrapped.

Christina has released the following statement –

“Not scrapped. I was just taking a break but def not done! I think it’s important to find the right direction for the new stuff we do.”

“So I am, and will be, listening to some new stuff and discovering my growth thus far and apply that to the new album. W2V (welcome to Vegas) is actually called “Elope” and was the title track to the album originally. So… I will be back in the studio very soon.”

The-Dream & Tricky Stewart will be producing Christina’s new album.

Christina and The-Dream are currently expecting their first child. Congratulations.

Dixie Chicks To Release New Album Without Lead Singer?

According to HitsDoubleDaily, the Dixie Chicks Marti McGuire and Emily Robinson will be releasing a new album without lead singer Natalie Maines. Sisters Marti and Emily will also be going on tour. But, let’s put all speculation aside and report that Natalie has not left the group. Natalie, who’s voice is undeniably recognizable as the lead voice of the group, is said to be enjoying motherhood while living in Hawaii and is not ready to go back to work yet.

The group’s last album, released in May 2006, debuted with 526k and went on to sell 2.46m.

New Details On Christina Aguilera’s Upcoming Album

Christina Aguilera is revealing some new details on her upcoming studio album in the new issue of Marie Claire.

Aguilera’s album, which will be released in the Spring, will be titled Bionic. The first single will most likely be a track called ‘Glam’, which is described as a “poppy, hip-hop-inflected throwback to Madonna’s Vogue.”

The article also mentions the “addictive electronic” title track ‘Bionic’ and a ballad called ‘Lullaby’ which left the interviewer in tears.

When I hear the word throwback associated with Aguilera I get nervous. I wasn’t a big fan of her throwback on the Back To Basics album.

New Epic Sound For Britney’s Upcoming Album

When someone says epic, I think of Titanic.

Electro-pop writer/producer/artist Jon Asher has been contacted by Spears and her management to submit material for the pop princess’ upcoming seventh studio album.

Asher says, “For now, I’ve only submitted songs for the next album. I’m trying to develop an exciting new sound for her. Give Britney more of an ‘Epic’ feel…Epic Pop is a genre that I am pioneering at the moment. Music that has meaning. It’s not your everyday pop love bug sound. Its upbeat rhythms and sounds with meaningful emotional lyrics that people can feel. Something that truly moves you.”

So will this be the Titanic of all Britney albums? Come on Britney, move me!

New Details On Christina Aguilera’s New Album

Christina Aquilera’s fourth album is gearing up to be an amazing one. With all of the lackluster albums that have been released lately, here’s hoping Xtina’s packing the punch with this new one.

Aguilera’s rep confirmed to US Weekly that her new album will be out in the Spring of 2010.

The Bravery’s Sam Endicott has written a track called ‘Monday Morning’ for Aguilera, which is being produced by Switch. Endicott recently worked with Shakira, M.I.A, and Santigold.

And don’t forget that soon we’ll be able to catch Christina on the big screen when she co-stars in Burlesque with Cher.

Behind The Scenes Of Mariah Carey’s New Music Video Feat. Ne-Yo

Now that Mariah Carey has stopped all promotion for her album Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel, all efforts have now been focused on the upcoming release of her remix album.

Here are some behind the scenes pictures of her first music video for the album featuring R&B star Ne-Yo.

Mariah’s remix album will be released in February.

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