Cher has revealed that her forthcoming new album will be delayed by a number of months.

It had been speculated that the veteran singer would release her next album in March this year - but in a series of posts on Twitter, she confirmed that it will now be postponed.

The record looks set to hit the shelves now in September, with a single preceding the album in June.

Cher confirmed the news after a fan questioned whether or not the album would come out in March, seemingly provoking the singer into an impassioned and angry response. The 'Believe' star replied:

"I'm sure it won't Either! Single in June cd in Sept ! There !! Freak! Leave !! hold your fkng breath till u turn Blue! Life is delightful, Disappointing&Delightful.If U think ANYONE HAS COMPLETE CONTROL OVER THEIR LIFE,U NEED 2 GROW THE FK UP."

She continued: "AS A MATTER OF FACT,YOUR DISAPPOINTMENT PALES IN COMPARISON 2 MINE. RECORD CO Wants 2 put it out AFTER SUMMER ! SHOOT ME."

Cher concluded: "and from the bottom of my heart ….. Fk YOU."