All Things Music

KELLY CLARKSON GOING TO THE STUDIO

Kelly Clarkson just gave an update about her next album on her Twitter account. The original American Idol wrote that she’s “about to go record” the follow-up to her most recent effort, All I Ever Wanted, “with Howard Benson,” and that she’s “super pumped.” Benson has produced for many different artists including Daughtry, Gavin DeGraw and Orianthi. Follow Kelly at www.Twitter.com/Kelly_Clarkson.

SARAH McLACHLAN WANTS TO BRING LILITH FAIR BACK…AGAIN

It’s been a tough year for the Lilith Fair, with the tour having to cancel a number of shows. But that’s not stopping co-founder Sarah McLachlan, who is already looking forward to taking the trek out again next summer. The singer-songwriter told Time Out Chicago that they’re “planning on doing it next year,” and that the Fair “came out loud and proud with a huge roster,” but that it was simply a “tricky time in touring.” The Lilith Fair is in Detroit, Michigan tonight.

KATY PERRY READIES NEW SINGLE

Katy Perry will release her new single “Teenage Dream” on Monday. The song is the title track off her next album, due next month, and the follow-up single to her huge summer hit, “California Gurls” featuring Snoop Dogg. “Gurls” has been the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six straight weeks. Teenage Dream the album will hit stores on August 27th

RUSSELL BRAND SELLING LONDON HOME

Russell Brand must be serious about marrying Katy Perry, because reports are coming in from England that the comedian has put his London bachelor pad on the market, and that there is already a buyer who is interested in purchasing it for around four-million bucks. According to British paper the Daily Mirror, the pair is looking for a place together in New York City.

MADONNA GETS HIT WITH FINE

Madonna may get fined up to eight-thousand dollars for a party at her house that she didn’t even attend. According to www.ContactMusic.com, her staff threw a karaoke party at her London home while she was away, and neighbors complained about the excessive noise. The website reports that Madge is reportedly “furious” about the whole situation and that even though “Madonna likes a good party like anyone else,” she is still “respectful of her neighbors and doesn't like to upset anyone.” Madonna usually stays at the home when she’s in town with her children.

LILY ALLEN CANCELS FESTIVAL APPEARANCE

Lily Allen has had to cancel a couple of appearances recently and on Sunday, the singer-songwriter pulled out of yet another show. According to www.AceShowBiz.com, Allen was set to perform at a festival in Spain over the weekend, but was told by doctors that she was too sick to travel. She wrote on her Twitter account that she is “truly sorry” for missing the show and that she hates letting down her fans. The gig was thought to be Allen’s last show before her retirement from music.

BRANDON FLOWERS SOLO TOUR

Brandon Flowers puts out his first solo album in September and the Killers frontman has now announced tour dates in support of the release. Flowers will take his Flamingo album out on the road starting in his hometown of Las Vegas on August 15th. Along the way, he’ll play L-A, San Francisco, Chicago and New York. Flamingo comes out on September 14th.