From Epic UK to the US version of the Sony label, and they have just parted company with Jennifer Lopez, who was due to release a new album via the major in April (well, originally last month, actually).

It's not clear why J Lo and Epic will no longer work together, given that the latter did seem primed to release and market the new album, to be called 'Love?' Lopez's people simply said the "time was right" to move on to pastures new.

J Lo manager Benny Medina: "Jennifer had a wonderful relationship with the Sony Music Group, and they have shared many successes together, but the time was right to make a change that best serves the direction of her career as an actress and recording artist. She is grateful and appreciative to everyone at Sony for all that they accomplished together".