A spokesperson for singer/actress Jennifer Lopez confirmed rumors yesterday that Lopez is severing ties with her label, Sony/Epic Records. The spokeman issued the following statement from Lopez:

"I am making this statement to put an end to any confusion in regards to my next album, titled 'Love.' I have belonged to the Sony family since the beginning of my career as a singer and together we've had great success. I have fulfilled my contractual responsibilities with Sony/Epic up to this point, and we have both reached friendly terms about my departure from the label. I'm also happy to say that we've found a new home for my album, 'Love,' and that it is slated for release in the summer of 2010."