Ashlee Simpson Is making her new 'Album': Ashlee Simpson is planning to make her return to the pop world next year. It's two years since the actress and singer released her last album Bittersweet World, during which time she played the role of Violet Foster in Melrose Place, but Ash has revealed her fourth studio record will arrive in late 2011.

"I am working on it, but I'm taking my time," said Simpson when asked if fans will get to hear new songs anytime soon. As for the delay, the 26-year-old told E!, "My little boy is my priority, I'm having a blast, but [it will be released] sometime late next year."Ashlee also revealed that she can't wait for the holiday season. "I'm obsessed with holidays, I'm, like, ready for Christmas music now, I just get that way, I can't help it," she added. As for her new short blond pixie cut, that was recently unveiled on Twitter, she said: "For me it's a fun change with my hair, I had fun, just a new do, chop it all off, be blond again, good times!"