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Hilary Duff: Total Views! + Reach Out be delayed?
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Hilary Duff: New album on the works / 'Reach Out' to be released?
Hilary Duff
About DIGNITY
Given the title and Hilary Duff's sophisticated, uptown-girl look on the cover, 2007's DIGNITY seems to announce that the teen starlet is all grown up. Yet the album is still full of effervescent dance-pop, as fresh-faced and catchy as fans of Top 40 and commercial bubblegum would expect. The production techniques, complete with electronic flourishes and nods to club music, are well crafted, to be sure, but DIGNITY isn't about cutting-edge sounds or thumping club bangers. Instead, the electro-beats reinforce the pop song structures and make the singalong tunes shine.
The most sophisticated thing about DIGNITY may be its lyrics. Gossip-mill regulars will be able to parse references to Duff's much-publicized entanglements with other commercial pop stars, but what stands out is Duff's mature response to her life's tumult. The album plays like a confession, but does so with a cool head and a clear eye, underscoring the album's title without detracting from the music's inherently fun, bouncy style.
Biography
Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress, pop singer/songwriter and entrepreneur. After gaining fame for playing the title role in the television show Lizzie McGuire, Duff went on to have a film career; her most commercially successful movies include Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003), and A Cinderella Story (2004). She earned $15 million in 2005 and $12 million in 2006 and 2007.
Duff has expanded her repertoire into pop music, with three RIAA certified-platinum albums and over thirteen million albums sold worldwide. Her first studio album, Metamorphosis (2003) was certified triple platinum and she followed it up with two more platinum albums, Hilary Duff (2004) and Most Wanted (2005). Duff's latest studio album, Dignity, was released in April 2007 and was certified Gold in August 2007. So far, the album has shipped 907,300 copies worldwide.
She has also launched a clothing line, Stuff by Hilary Duff, and an exclusive perfume with Elizabeth Arden. Duff and her mother were listed as producers for the movie Material Girls, and she will soon produce her sister's debut album.
Her upcoming films include the 2007 action thriller War, Inc., animated comedy Foodfight! and independent films Greta and Safety Glass.
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New Album on October/November?
1. The period in which HR wants Hilary's album out, even though production is starting off slow, is between October 14-November 25. They are confident that they will get the album out by that deadline.
Questions asked:
2. Does HR still plan on taking control of Hilary's next album, production-wise & image-wise?
A: Yes. As far as production goes, they've already contacted many producers & writers to start working on the album. Hilary has met with a couple of them as of late.
With image, Hilary is still against that.
3. What's the status of "Reach Out" right now?
A: Hilary still loves the song & wants it to be released in the future. It's being saved for her upcoming album.
4. What's going on with Timbaland & Ryan Tedder?
A: Timbaland is waiting to work with Hilary, but Hilary hasn't set up any time with him yet.
Ryan wants to work on the album, but wants to write specifically with Hilary. They spoke about it the other day over the phone.
5. We all know Hilary was offered "Since You Been Gone," by Kelly Clarkson, do you know of any other songs that were offered to her but not recorded by her & given to someone else?
A: There's a number of songs that have sent to her, that she didn't record. To name them all would take a long time. Long story short, many of the artist's signed to HR & even teen artists not signed to HR, recorded their songs only after Hilary had declined to. There is also another high profile artist's song that I cannot name, who received that song only after Hilary denied it.
With the album "Dignity" Hilary specifically requested that she write most of the songs with a small group rather than be sent songs written by others.
More questions answered:
6. How exactly did Hilary contribute? Did she contribute a lot to writing & the production, or is it less than her fans thought?
A: I'd say that Hilary wrote about 60-70% of the songs on her album, herself. Kara DioGuardi had a hand in writing with that percentage as well. A lot of the other writer's on the album only contributed little things to the lyrics. On "Gypsy Woman" it was nearly all Hilary, with Ryan changing up a few things. Kara had a big hand in helping Hilary figure out what she wanted to say. They both had ideas of what to write about & worked from there. Considering how many writer's contributed by the end of the album's production, it was good to see how much of Hilary's writing was kept.
With production it was a little different, a handful of the songs were already unused instrumentals in which she was able to fit the lyrics with. A few of the other songs, had original instrumentals in which she asked to be changed, to fit more into the dance/pop style that she was going for.
7. How many of the songs were changed from their original production to another? Why'd they do this?
A: Nearly all the song's instrumentals were kept the same, but there were a few that were changed, by a lot. The one you guys know about is Happy's instrumental given to PWF. They thought the instrumental fit more to the PWF lyrics & wanted to give "Happy" a more darker sound.
"Stranger" was also changed after Hilary had finished filming a movie in Bulgaria. The original version of the song was to be a lot more raw, but she was inspired by the culture in the places she visited back in Bulgaria. So they added a more middle-eastern beat & the pace was made faster. The "break down" at the end of the song was also added at the end.
"Danger" was going to be more like her older music, but they changed the instrumental to fit the dance/pop vibe better as well. The original was definitely more pop/rock.
"Never Stop" was much more simple at the beginning, but they wanted the song to be more upbeat & more of an 80's vibe. So they added a bunch of sounds not previously on the record.
"Burned" was originally a ballad, Hilary's voice was showcased well in this. Hilary really wanted it to make the album, but her label was skeptic about how well it fit with the rest of the album. So Hilary rerecorded it, with a new track & the song turned out the most different from how it was originally going to be.
8. Why are things going so slowly so far with the album? Is HR to busy to deal with Hilary? Is Hilary busy with other things? Has she been relaxing so much that she doesn't want to go back to work now? haha
A: Hilary & HR were discussing how they wanted this album to sound & who Hilary wanted to work with. There were a lot of initial disagreements & problems, so they've been trying to work it out. At the same time, the label is trying to focus more on the "fresh" acts like Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers & the kids from HSM. So while Hilary is being sent to talk with writers & producers, they're putting all their focus on other HR acts. In April, this will most likely change, once Hilary has finished talking with who she wants to & doesn't want to work with.
Other than writing for the album & talking to possible contributers, Hilary has been doing designs for her fashion line & starting work on another new perfume. She is happy for the more relaxing time, but can't wait to start work on the album. She hopes that the stuff she's worked on alone & with some private writers will be considered.
9. Is she planning on going the same direction as "Dignity?"
A: From what Hilary's done on her own, it's evident that she's trying to master the sound from that album & possibly bring it to a completely new level. One of the untitled tracks she did while touring was so different, & it sounded very different from what we hear lately.
Her label, however, wants Hilary to do a more rhythmic-sounding album. Many of today's hottest producers for stars like Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown & others have shown interest in wanted to work with Hilary & they want to take advantage of that for more sales.
Hilary really doesn't care about sales, but in the end, she has to listen to her label for some things as well. She wants to compromise & have both sounds on the album, not including the ballad type, more raw songs she also wants to do.
10. Have HR lost their faith in Hilary as a best seller?
A: While, I think that they should have done a lot more for Hilary's album & her second single, HR had decided they wanted to quit "Dignity" & start on a new album. The way I see it, every artist suffers a setback with one of their albums or it doesn't do as well, usually because they try something new. But once they're able to perfect it & if they are sent out for a lot of promotion, they can excel with their next one.
HR believes that if one album doesn't do as well, then they should just move on to the next, no matter how much the record means to the artist. While I love my job & I get to interact well with the artist's, I feel that this is a very unfair view that they have & hopefully they will do much more for Hilary's next album, rather than just let it sit there on it's own.
SOURCE: HilFan72 on Hilaryfan.com
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War, Inc. Details
*War, Inc is going straight to DVD on July 1st everyone. They are skipping the theatrical release, but it's still premiering at Tribecca.
*"WAR, INC" IS PREMIERING NEXT MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TRIBECA '08 | Tribeca Unveils Spotlight, Showcase and Restored/Rediscovered Rosters for 2008
The 7th annual edition of the festival will take place April 23 - May 4, 2008 in Lower Manhattan.
EXCERPT:
War, Inc., directed by Joshua Seftel, written by John Cusack, Mark Leyner, and Jeremy Pikser
(USA) - US Premiere, Narrative. A hit man is sent to a fictional war-torn Middle Eastern country where the United States is waging the first fully outsourced war. John Cusack (who co-wrote and produced), Joan Cusack, Marisa Tomei, Hilary Duff, and Sir Ben Kingsley star in this biting satire. A First Look Studios Release.
READ FULL HERE:http://www.indiewire.com/ots/2008/03...08_trib_2.html
EDit: CHEQUE OUT ANOTHER ARTICLE AT HOLLYWOOD REPORTER :http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...77d8ebc28cc324
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4 Songs with Timbo
1. Hilary was in New York this week to talk to some songwriters for her upcoming album.
2. Sean Garrett has approached HR with two songs he'd like Hilary to do.
3. No planned collaborations yet.
Questions I asked:
4. How many songs does Timbaland have for Hilary? Does he believe she can do well?
Timbaland has 4 songs he wants Hilary to do. He believes that she's a very marketable act & that she can do far with the right songs & promotion. He sees a bright future ahead for her in music & would like to be a part of it.
5. Will the petition for the Tour DVD help at all?
Hollywood Records are aware of a petition but have not followed up on it.
SOUCE: Hilaryfan.com
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Songs Scrapped? 
1. Hilary will be given producers to work with on the new album.
2. The album's recording was postponed to March 10th or the 17th. It all depends on when she gets back from Japan, which was scheduled last minute.
3. All of the songs that Hilary recorded between July 2007 - January 2008 have been scrapped for sure, except for "Reach Out," "Twisted" & the other song Hilary recorded in January. But even those are only being CONSIDERED. ("Reach Out" has the biggest chance of making the new album.)
4. Timbaland may work with Hilary for the new album. HR approached him this time & he says he has some really good songs he think would be right for her.
5. Hilary may be getting lawyers involved to handle some of the other problems she's having with the label.
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Back to Blonde?
 
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2 Songs for Chronicles of Narnia 2?
11. Alguns Segredos (Some Secrets) - Hilary Duff
12. Cadeias (Chains) - Hilary Duff
SOURCE:Hilaryfan.com
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New song called "Twisted"
1. New Song Title: "Twisted." The song is very electro-pop, reminiscent of Kylie's "In Your Eyes."
2. While having some time off in Brazil, Hilary started writing a new song.
3. Hilary said that the reaction in Brazil made her all the more appreciative of her fans.
Questions I asked:
4. What is an instrument Hilary is interested in learning? Hilary is interested in playing the piano.
5. Were there any other planned singles besides "Gypsy Woman" & "Dignity"? "Danger" was previously a planned single for Europe, but the label canceled it in July. Her label decided they didn't want to put any more money into album promotion & canceled the planned "Gypsy Woman" video as well. Both were supposed to shoot before the "Dignity" tour started in July.
SOURCE: HilFan72 on Hilaryfan.com
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Hilary Duff writing songs for Vanessa Hudgens
Hilary Duff is confirmed to have written a song, entitled "I Will", for Vanessa Hudgens‘ new album. The 19-year old expects to release the album in May or June. Looking forward to seeing what Hilary wrote!
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Dignity current sales
(Worldwide): 994,000
(US): 415,000
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Album on October/November! 
I want to hear Stranger raw and Burned ballad!
Reach Out will make the album!
Hilary busy with her fashion line!
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love that pic & outfit!
but gosh, there are so many better songs on her Dignity album then "Reach Out" it would be a hot mess...
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^We'll just see about that.. 
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Hilary is like one of THE busiest celebrities EVER. She works 24/7! I don't see how she does it!
I am excited that she is going to PERFECT her sound this time around, and HR has some AMAZING producers lined up for her. This album is gonna be HOT!
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Can't wait to new songs . 
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Yeah, new songs are what we should be waiting for, and I'm really dying to hear the studio version of "Reach Out"!
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Originally posted by Mr. Duff
Album on October/November!
I want to hear Stranger raw and Burned ballad!
Reach Out will make the album!
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WE dont reallly care
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Originally posted by B*tch is Back
WE dont reallly care |
Yeah & that's why you came into this thread.  
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^If you don't care, why would you quote my comment? You are really a stupid bitch..
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Originally posted by B*tch is Back
WE dont reallly care |
Get the **** out then! 
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this thread is always funny, too bad the other thread has got deleted ( the AVRIL one off course )
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hope to see better album than dignity.
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I want to hear the ballad version of "Burned"!
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^I do too. It showcased her voice well apparently, and she only had ONE or TWO songs on "Dignity" that showed how good her voice is.
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YEAH A NEW ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COMING SOON...
And I love the war inc photo sexy...
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I love "War, Inc" everything! Lol
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New "War Inc." Poster
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