Beach Boy Mike Love Says Reunion Talk PrematureDespite a recent report from Rolling Stone that stated Beach Boys founder and guitarist Al Jardine said the band will reunite in 2011 to celebrate the band's 50th anniversary, singer Mike Love tells Billboard.com that any talk of a reunion is premature. "There have been a lot of ideas floated, but nothing decided," Love says. "So far it's just conversation. There are no big plans yet - although there's a lot of interest . . . But so far nothing's firm."
Sarah McLachlan Focuses On The Meaning Of Lilith FairSarah McLachlan, longtime leader of the Lilith Fair concert series, held a press conference before a recent performance, where she presented a check for $13,142 to the North York Women's Shelter. At the conference, the Canadian singer/songwriter was asked about the tour's financial success and what she thinks will be in store for future Lilith Fairs. McLachlan responded: "Yes, we've had drawbacks, but I'm having an amazing time. I've tried to put the financial stuff on a shelf . . ."
Leona Lewis Teams With Dallas Austin For Echo Re-ReleaseLeona Lewis has connected with producer Dallas Austin to work on the re-release of Echo, which is set to hit shelves sometime before Christmas. According to a report from the Mirror, Lewis and Austin have recorded some new material that will be included on the deluxe version of the album. The new tracks are reportedly influenced by Lewis' recent breakup with Lou Al-Chamaa. "She's putting her heartbreak into her music," a source tells the Mirror.