This last Wednesday (3), Britney Spears ended the hopes of her fan base by announcing that she no longer wanted to start any more music projects. The singer, who has faced a number of controversies in her personal life in recent years, Denied rumors about working on his new studio album.
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The artist's last new release was her ninth album Glory in 2016. Since then, the eternal pop princess has made special appearances in other artists' songs on and off the stage, but without expecting any new solo material.
But you're wrong: it's just Britney Spears who makes fans want something new. Under the Observatory of celebrities others listed Artists who haven't released albums in a while. Checkout:
Bruno Mars
With the exception of the joint album with American rapper Anderson Paak, An Evening with Silk Sonic, in 2021, Bruno Mars hasn't released a new solo album since 2016, when it came with the acclaimed 24K Magicwhere he won several awards and scored numerous hits, such as “24K Magic”, “That's What I Like” and “Finesse”, with rapper Cardi B. In September last year, Bruninho gave two memorable shows at the first edition of The Townin Sao Paulo.
Bruno Mars (Photo: Reproduction/Multishow)
Rihanna
Rihanna's last work was the 2016 album Antiwith hits like “Work,” a partnership with rapper Drake, “Kiss It Better,” “Needed Me,” and “Love On The Brain.” Since then, the artist has invested in other projects, such as launching her own makeup and underwear collection. Despite the ongoing break To date, she remains one of the most listened to artists on streaming platforms worldwide. Longevity is the definition!
Rihanna (Photo: Reproduction/YouTube)
Janet Jackson
With more than 32 million albums sold in the United States alone, Michael Jackson's sister, Unbreakable, hasn't released a new album since 2015. The latest thing they could have provided to fans was a compilation of their greatest hits for Japan in 2022.
Janet Jackson (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)
Jennifer Lopez
Without a new album since AKA (2014), JLoas it is also called, She was another artist who took a long time to release new material. At the end of 2023 she announced This is Me… Now, his first work in nine years. The project is a sort of sequel to the third album “This is Me… Then” from 2002 and will be released in February.
Jennifer Lopez (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)
Shakira
The Colombian pop star who dominated the charts in 2023, has postponed his 12th studio album several times, due to events in his personal life in recent years. His most recent work was El Dorado (2017). But to the delight of the fans She assured that her new album will be released in early 2024 is this is also planning the biggest world tour of his career.
Shakira (Photo: Disclosure)
50 cents
Referred to as one of the greatest rappers, 50 Cent released his latest album, Animal Ambition, in 2014. He has since promised to bring the successor to marketand even assured that he met with the renowned music producer Dr. Dre scored, but nothing more has been revealed yet.
50 Cent (Photo: Disclosure)
Justin Timberlake
Six years after the release of his albumMan of the Woods (2018), that “Prince of Pop” would have completely completed the new album. In fact, the album's flagship album release was expected to have occurred in 2023But would have been banned due to the controversies uncovered during his relationship with Britney Spearsin her autobiographical book.
Justin Timberlake (Photo: Reproduction)
Jessie J
The British artistOwner of one of the greatest voices of today, experienced several events in his personal and professional life, since the release of his latest album, This Christmas Day (2018). She even confessed in interviews that she decided to fire her own manager and scrap her new album, which was completely finished and starting from scratch. Still, there is expectation that she will return to the industry.
Jessie J (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)
Mariah Carey
The “Queen of Christmas”, who appears in the most important music charts every year, has not released a new album since 2018, with caution. Despite low expectations for a new album, the American artist continues to create new records and is responsible for millions of sales around the world.