The Pussycat Dolls are currently working on their sophomore album, and among the musicians drafted for the as yet untitled project is Mark Taylor of Metrophonic Productions.

In case you came in late, Taylor is best known for his work with Kylie Minogue ("On a Night Like This"), Britney Spears ("Breathe On Me"), Holly Valance ("Desire", "State of Mind"), Keisha White ("Don't Fool a Woman In Love"), Craig David ("Unbelievable"), and Delta Goodrem ("Almost Here").

The songwriter/producer is also belting out tunes for Interscope's up and coming girlband The Paradiso Girls, who are crafting additional tracks with the likes of Terius "Dream" Nash (Mariah Carey, Celine Dion), Thomas "Cee-Lo" Callaway (Tori Alamaze, Estelle Swaray), Sean "The Pen" Garrett (Gwen Stefani, Ashlee Simpson), Beau Dozier (Samantha Jade, Gia Farrell), and Fernando Garibay (Paris Hilton, Wynter Gordon).

Singer/actress Cassie has dubbed “Official Girl” as the lead single from her as-yet untitled sophomore album, currently set for a May 20^th release via Next Selection/Bad Boy Records. The track was produced by Nate “Danja” Hills (Britney Spears, Katharine McPhee).

As previously reported, the set also features songwriters/producers Kara Dioguardi (Nicole Scherzinger, Michelle Branch), Eric Hudson (Tynisha Keli, Tiffany Evans), Bryan Michael Cox (Jessica Simpson, Danity Kane), Mario Winans (Ashanti, Keyshia Cole) and Ryan Leslie (Cheri Dennis, Mia Rose).

Other tracks expected to appear on the album include “Sometimes”, “My House”, “Push”, “Is It You?”, “Thirsty” and “Push It”.

As previously tipped here, LeToya Luckett is readying her forthcoming sophomore album, which is due some time this year via Capitol Records. The latest updates on that department is that she has recently recorded 4 songs with up and coming producer Theron “Neff-U” Feemster, who’s best known for his work with Mary J. Blige (“Work That”) and Brit & Alex (“Let It Go”).

The as-yet untitled set is also expected to boast alliances from Terius “Dream” Nash (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Rihanna, Brooke Valentine), Kandi Burruss (Alicia Keys, Blu Cantrell), The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (Keke Wyatt, Claudette Ortiz), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Toni Braxton, Chante Moore), and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds (Ashanti, Keyshia Cole).

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Singer/songwriter Mariah Carey has changed the title of her forthcoming album from “That Chick” to “E=MC²”, and it’s currently set for an April 15^th release via Island/Def Jam Records.

Lead single “Touch My Body” was co-written by Cristyle Johnson (Natasha Bedingfield, Teyana Taylor), Terius “Dream” Nash (Celine Dion, Britney Spears), and produced by Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Mya Harrison, Blu Cantrell).

“E=MC²” is confirmed to boast additional alliances from Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Beyonce, Janet Jackson), Jermaine Dupri (Alicia Keys, Tamar Braxton), Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston), Bryan Michael Cox (Claudette Ortiz, Nicole Scherzinger), Kendrick “Wyldcard” Dean (Brandy, Chante Moore) and Taurian “Adonis” Shropshire (Amerie, Jennifer Lopez).

Pop singer Kiley Dean checked in with fans to talk about what’s currently happening in her musical endeavors, so make sure you watch the clip below!

Dean’s shelved debut album, “Simple Girl”, boasted collaborations from Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley (Nelly Furtado, Alicia Keys), The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (Katharine McPhee, Jennifer Hudson) and Candice Nelson (Britney Spears, LeToya Luckett).

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"U & I" has been chosen as the 2^nd single from Emily King's Grammy nominated album "East Side Story". The track was produced by Chucky "Amadeus" Thompson (Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans).

"East Side Story" sports additional alliances from Marsha Ambrosius (Alicia Keys, Jazmine Sullivan) and Salaam Remi (Joss Stone, Amy Winehouse).

Amy Winehouse (Island Records):

• Record of the Year – "Rehab".
• Song of the Year – "Rehab".
• Best New Artist.
• Best Female Pop Vocal Performance – "Rehab".
• Best Pop Vocal Album – "Back to Black".

Congratulations to Mary J. Blige for debuting on the U.K. albums’ chart @ number 6 with her latest album, “Growing Pains”, which features the hit singles “Just Fine”, “Work That” and “Hurt Again”.

The Geffen set boasts collaborations with Dre & Vidal: Andre Harris and Vidal Davis (Amerie, Sunshine Anderson), Theron “Neff-U” Feemster (Jamie Foxx, Brit & Alex), Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Kelis, Jennifer Hudson), Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Mya Harrison, Chante Moore), Terius “Dream” Nash (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Phalon “Jazze Pha” Alexander (Angie Stone, Toni Braxton), Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Heather Headley, Teedra Moses), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams), Johnta Austin (Aaliyah, Leona Lewis), Bryan Michael Cox (Claudette Ortiz, Nicole Scherzinger) and The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo (Faith Evans, Alicia Keys).