Madonna GH Details

Warner Bros. just released an official statement confirming Madonna's third greatest hits compilation, Celebration. The label writes, via their website,

"Warner Bros. Records officially confirmed the September 28th release of “CELEBRATION” – the ultimate compilation of Madonna songs. The songs on “Celebration” have all been remastered and selected by Madonna and her fans. They cover the expanse of the Material Girl’s extraordinary career of hits including “Everybody,” “Express Yourself,” “Vogue” and “4 Minutes.” “Celebration” will be available in a two-CD set as well as a single CD. There will also be a “Celebration” DVD released simultaneously which includes the video visionary’s best videos including several that have never before been available on DVD."

The CD will feature two new tracks Madonna recently recorded in New York with DJ Paul Oakenfold. The first single, also titled "Celebration," will hit radio stations August 3rd. A video for the song has already been shot in Milan but there is no word of when it will be ready for release. The video was directed by Jonas Akerlund who has previously directed videos such as Christina's "Beautiful," Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" and Madonna's own "Ray of Light," "Music," and "American Life."

The album's cover was done by street pop artist Mr. Brainwash, who is best known for “throwing modern cultural icons into a blender and turning it up to eleven."

Music Update

It's been a while since I lasted posted and a lot has happened. Here's what you may have missed:

• Brit is rumored to be working on a second greatest hits album tentatively titled, The Singles Collection, which will include hits from Blackout and Circus, as well as her earlier albums, as well as five or six new songs. Brit tweeted earlier this week "In Stockholm in the studio with [uber producer] Max Martin" which makes this all the more believeable. Rumors suggest a September/October release but I might say November in order to capitalize on Christmas sales.
• Britney isn't alone in the greatest hits department, Madonna has been hard at work on creating her third compilation. A snippet of the first single, "Celebrate" can be heard here. Oh. My. God. Cannot wait to hear the full song. It's just what I need from Madonna after that whole Hard Candy mishap. Madge enlisted DJ extraordinaire Paul Oakenfold to produce the new tracks. He says, "It's cutting-edge sounds combined with classic Madonna" Sound familiar? That's almost exactly what Timbaland said about Hard Candy. But my have faith in Oakenfold has been solidified after hearing the preview. Expect a late-September release date.
• Kelly Clarkson has selected "Already Gone," a Ryan Tedder production, as her third single. The music video has been shot already and will soon be ready to view, according to her official website. The midtempo song is a nice selection, one of the better tracks on the album.
• In more Britney news, you can vote for her hypothetical next single here. I cast my vote for "Unusual You" I really would love to hear a slightly tweaked radio edit. It is currently in the lead, followed by "Kill the Lights".
• Shakira premiered her new single, "She Wolf", from the album of the same name, earlier this week. The track unveils a new musical style for the Latin superstar, a fusion of disco and electronica, complete with howling and heavy panting. Many are calling this her strongest work yet, but I have to disagree. Yes, it's different but it's missing an element that is preventing it from being a smash. Maybe it will grow on me.
• Michelle Branch has a new song out, "Sooner or Later" which you can listen to via CMT.com