Music Info
31 March 2008 || By Krystal
Questions answered:
1. Is Hilary still against promoting on Disney Channel?
A: Yes, she's adamant about not being associated with them again.
2. Does it look like she'll have much control on her next album?
A: Hollywood Records is definitely taking a big step back in, & this seems to have caused a rift on when Hilary will start working on her album. It keeps getting pushed back & as of now, there is no set recording time for what HR wants. Hilary, on the other hand, is still writing for the album.
3. Have any musicians contacted her on working with her as of late?
A: There's been a lot of producers & a couple of rappers here & there that have shown interest, but so far, no actual singers, for this album. Most artists don't even know she's starting a new one.
4. Will they release any new singles anytime soon?
A: From Hilary, nothing is planned at this time, they were thinking of doing a summer single to be released in May or June, but like most other projects "in the making" with HR, it'll most likely be canceled.
5. Hilary's been approached by other better labels recently, any idea on why she won't make the jump?
A: I can't get into specifics about why she won't & I don't even know for sure, but I can tell you that Hilary was looking into new labels very recently. She's already gotten offers from two (one, during early production of "Dignity" & the other earlier this year). She may or may not make a jump soon.
Huge thank you to HilFan72!
'War Inc.' Update
25 March 2008 || By Krystal
Release Date (US) May 23, 2008
Release Date (Russia) July 10, 2008
More "War Inc." stills.
Picture Updates
25 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 24 - Hilary Duff at Starbucks in Hollywood (+10) - HQ.
March 23 - Hilary Duff goes for Easter shopping - HQ.
Picture Updates
24 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 20 - Hilary Duff goes shopping in Studio City, Los Angeles - HQ.
Music Info
24 March 2008 || By Krystal
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.
Huge thank you to HilFan72!
Picture Updates
23 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 22 - Hilary Duff leaving the gym - HQ.
Music Info
22 March 2008 || By Krystal
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.
Huge thank you to HilFan72!
Picture Updates
22 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 21 - Hilary Duff stopped by PinkBerry in Studio City for a healthy snack - HQ.
March 20 - Hilary Duff was spent some time at Sunset Plaza in West Hollywood doing some shopping today. The actress and singer seemed to be in good spirits as she made stops at H Lorenzo and Neiman Marcus respectively. She recently went back to being blonde, and it definitely brightens up her face. She also looks like she’s getting back to a healthy physique after she followed the Hollywood shrinking trend in past years - HQ.
Picture Updates
21 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 18 - Hilary Duff leaving her pilates class in Burbank - HQ.
Picture Updates
20 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 18 - Hilary Duff out and about in Los Angeles - HQ. Added 19 more pics!
New layout!
19 March 2008 || By Krystal
Past layout was on the siteabout two months. So I decided to put a brand new layout! It's version 9 - catch your breath. Hope you like everything. Waitin' for your comments. And if you don't see layout change, than click F5+ctrl.
Picture Updates
18 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 18 - Hilary Duff out and about in Los Angeles - HQ.
March 17 - Hilary Duff at Katsuya restaurant - HQ.
Picture Updates
17 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 16 - Hilary Duff treats herself to Saks Fifth Avenue and then stops by a friends house - HQ.
Picture Updates
12 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 11 - Hilary Duff leaves Hyde nightclub at 2 am in Los Angles - HQ.
Picture Updates
11 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 9 - Hilary Duff says hello to a LAPD officer in Bel Air - HQ.
Hilary Duff Talks Covering Disney’s Mickey Mouse March
9 March 2008 || By Krystal
Hilary Duff knows her Disney history, and when she was asked to do a cover of the famous Mickey Mouse March for a Disney mobile promo, she naturally said yes.
Ms. Duff recently talked about updating the classic tune and making it her own on Japanese television.
“The Mickey Mouse March was such a classic song, you know, so many people know it. And I feel it’s kind of like an anthem song when you hear it,” Hilary explained. “You know, it’s kind of stuck in your head for a very long time.”
She admitted it was a humbling experience to do a new version of a song that’s been sung millions of times throughout the years.
”I was kind of in a way honored just to get to do a new version…kind of my take on it that’s up to date where you music is now but it’s such a traditional song,” she added.
Picture Updates
8 March 2008 || By Krystal
Captures from "Lucky" magazine photoshoot, E!. Thanks to HilaryVlc.
March 4 - Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie outside of 'Kobe' nightclub in NYC - HQ.
March 4 - Hilary Duff at NY Islanders vs NY Rangers game in NYC - HQ.
Music Info
7 March 2008 || By Krystal
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.
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.
As always huge thanks to HilFan72!
Picture Updates
6 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 5 - Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie shopping at Soho in NYC (+26) - HQ.
Hilary Duff - Sneak peak of “Lucky” magazine
6 March 2008 || By Krystal
Hilary Duff keeps it fun and flirty on the April 2008 cover of Lucky Magazine.
The busy busy busy 20-year-old has so much going on this year! Hil has three movies coming out this year — Safety Glass, Greta and War, Inc. She’s also currently on a world tour for her album Dignity and designing a new line of accessories for her clothing label, Stuff by Hilary Duff.
Says Duff, “It’s crazy, but actually, keeping this schedule has taught me a lot of tricks about what to wear when I need things to be easy. I now have outfits that are both unique and quick that I know will absolutely work no matter where I’m going - I love that”
On designing for her fashion label: “I’m very particular about the structure, texture, and detail of all my clothes. My favorite pieces are ones that steer away from the norm, at least a little bit, and I like things that have some drama.”
On her new Elizabeth Arden perfume called Wrapped With Love Hilary Duff: “This new perfume is lighter and sweeter than my last one. I wanted the scent to seem springy, like when you first throw on a sundress in warm weather and feel really girly.”
Petition to take the Dignity Tour to Europe
6 March 2008 || By Krystal
Armando sent me this wonderful petition. Pay a bit attention for this, that's really important. This is a petition to Hollywood Records and i think important for europe fans. I think we all wanna see Hilary in our countrys with "Dignity Tour". So, please, spare a bit of your time to join it!
JOIN the petition!
Hilary - cover girl
5 March 2008 || By Krystal
Hilary Duff is featured in april 2008 issue of "Lucky". Wonderful news!
Hayden Panettiere talks about Hilary in "Seventeen"
4 March 2008 || By Krystal
In latest interview for mach issue of "Seventeen" star of the 'Heroes' tv show talks about her surprising BFF:
"Hilary [Duff] is one of the closer people to me in the business. She's a very down-to-earth person. She's humble, very sweet, she's low-key."
Picture Updates
4 March 2008 || By Krystal
Hilary visits Tokyo FM in Japan [February 27] - HQ.
Picture Updates
3 March 2008 || By Krystal
13 x March 1 - Hilary Duff leaves a gym, CA - HQ.
March 1 - Hilary Duff at "Whole Foods" supermarket, CA (+19) - HQ.
March 1 - Hilary Duff runs errands after gymming, CA (+14) - HQ.
Picture Updates
2 March 2008 || By Krystal
March 1 - Hilary Duff leaves a gym, CA - HQ.
Music Info
1 March 2008 || By Krystal
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.
As always huge thanks to HilFan72!
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