Here is the video for Rihanna’s new single “Take a Bow”, which was co-written by Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Nicole Scherzinger, Christina Milian) and produced by Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Megan Rochell, Claudette Ortiz).

As previously reported, the “Umbrella” singer will re-release her hit album “Good Girl Gone Bad” on 17^th June via Island/Def Jam Records. Among the new tracks included on the rejuvenated set is “If I Never Saw Your Face Again” featuring Maroon 5.

[Watch] Rihanna - Take a Bow

As previously reported, singer/actress Raven Symone will release her forthcoming self-titled album on 29^th April via Hollywood Records. The set features “Double Dutch Bus”, which is also included on the original motion picture soundtrack “College Road Trip”.

Among the collaborators backing Symone on the disc are Chasity Nwagbara / Kwame Holland (“That Girl”, “Green”), Mario Barrett (“Anti-Love Song”), Eric Hudson (“In the Pictures”), Warren “Oak” Felder (“Love Me or Leave Me”), Tawanna “Frankie Storm” Dabney (“In Your Skin”), Nikki Flores (“Hollywood Life”), The Clutch: Ezekiel Lewis, Patrick “J.Que” Smith, Candice Nelson & Balewa Muhammad (“Keep a Friend”), and Sean “The Pen” Garrett (“What Are You Gonna Do”, “Stupid”, “Girl Get It”, “Shorts Like Me”).

Up and coming singer Esmee Denters checked in with fans via her official MySpace profile on Friday (25^th April) with the following message: - “Hey everybody, right now I’m in Miami and I feel that we are making the big hits here! We all are excited about the songs we are creating … We even feel that one of the songs that was written and produced just yesterday could very well be my first single! Yeahhh!!! The schedule at first was to go to New York tomorrow, but instead, I am flying to Las Vegas to work with an incredible producer named RedOne. He is a very talented musician who has made some big hits lately. I think one you guys all know is "Whine Up" by Kat DeLuna. So I am very glad to be able to work with him. This will also be my first time in Las Vegas, so I just can't wait to experience the city. I will be staying in Las Vegas for 3 days. After that, I will be flying to New York to work with more producers and writers. I will update you guys and let you know who they are when I leave for New York.”

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After crafting hits for the likes of Omarion ("Ice Box"), Britney Spears ("Radar"), Jennifer Lopez ("Brave") and Ciara ("Like a Boy"), songwriting/production team The Clutch – consisting of members Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis & Patrick "J.Que" Smith – have been snagged for the Pussycat Dolls forthcoming album, which is penciled in for a release later this year via A&M/Interscope Records.

For those who came in late, Hilson previously penned hits with Scherzinger as part of PCD with tracks like "Wait a Minute" and "Bite the Dust", as well as the Timbaland/Danja produced "Physical" off her unreleased solo album "Her Name is Nicole".

On the other hand, additional collaborators expected on the Pussycat Dolls' as-yet untitled sophomore LP are Sean "The Pen" Garrett (Gwen Stefani, Keyshia Cole), Kara DioGuardi (Brandy, Ashlee Simpson), Fernando Garibay (Paris Hilton, Whitney Houston), Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield), and Mark Taylor (Kelis, Delta Goodrem).

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Here is the video for Ne-Yo’s new single “Closer”, which is taken from his forthcoming 3^rd album “Year of the Gentleman”, due June 24^th via Island/Def Jam Records. The track was produced by Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen of Norwegian production duo Stargate (Rihanna, Beyonce, Jessica Simpson).

Although the track list hasn’t been finalized yet, Ne-Yo confirmed working with Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Britney Spears, Mya Harrison), Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Robert Shea Taylor (Janet Jackson, Nicole Scherzinger), Chuck Harmony (Paula Campbell, Mary J. Blige) and The Heavyweights (Christina Milian, Maria Lawson) on the project.

[Watch] Ne-Yo - Closer

Consisting of sisters Paris and Destinee Monroe along with best friend Ariel Moore, the Clique Girlz are the latest protégés discovered by Interscope Records' label head Jimmy Iovine.

In addition to recording a duet with the Jonas Brothers, their forthcoming debut album will also contain a cover of Diana DeGarmo's "Then I Woke Up", off her extremely underrated debut LP "Blue Skies". The track was co-written by Kara DioGuardi (Ashlee Simpson, Kelly Clarkson), and produced by John Shanks (Michelle Branch, Avril Lavigne).

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Up and coming Geffen recording group Prima J posted their new single, "Corazon (You're Not Alone)", on their official MySpace profile! The track is slotted for inclusion on the duo's as-yet untitled debut album featuring alliances from Beau Dozier (Girlicious, Paradiso Girls), Stefanie Ridel (Fergie, Nikki Flores), and Nathan Perez (Natalie Alvarado, Paula DeAnda).

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Here is the video for Annie’s new single “Girlfriend”, taken from her forthcoming sophomore album being distributed by Island/Def Jam records. The track was produced by electro-pop hitmaker Richard X, whose best known for his work with Rachel Stevens (“Some Girls”), Liberty X (“Ain’t Nobody”), Sugababes (“Freak like Me”), and Kelis (“Finest Dreams”).

Other collaborators confirmed on Annie’s new disc are Greg Kurstin (Lilly Allen, Sophie Ellis Bextor), Brian Higgins of Xenomania (Kylie Minogue, Girls Aloud) and Hannah Robinson (Sophie Ellis Bextor, Jamelia Davis).

[Watch] Annie - Girlfriend

R&B songstress Toni Braxton is reportedly recording her forthcoming 6^th studio album with hitmakers Soulshock & Karlin, who are best known for their work with Keyshia Cole ("Fallin' Out"), Solange Knowles ("Sandcastle Disco"), Kelly Rowland ("Still in Love with My Ex"), Fantasia Barrino ("Truth Is"), and Tiffany Evans ("Thinkin' About").

In case you didn't know, this is not the first time Braxton teams up the Danish production duo as their previous collaborations yielded beautiful results such as the Andrea Martin penned "I Love Me Some Him" and "Midnite", co-written by Harold Lilly.

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Head over to Karina Pasian's official website and preview songs off her forthcoming debut album "First Love" such as "The Love We Got", "Can't Find the Words" and "Baby Baby" featuring Lil' Mama.

Due June 3^rd via Island/Def Jam records, the set will be preceded by lead single "16 @ War", crafted by Terius "Dream" Nash (Jesse McCartney, Wynter Gordon) and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (Rihanna, Steph Jones).

Other collaborators backing Pasian on "First Love" include Sean "The Pen" Garrett (Britney Spears, Raven Symone), Warren "Oak" Felder (Che'Nelle, Jennifer Lopez), Wyclef Jean (Mary J. Blige, Estelle Swaray), John Legend (Fergie, Ashlee Simpson), Carlos McKinney (Chris Brown, Dear Jayne), and Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith (Paula DeAnda, Christina Milian).

[Preview] Karina Pasian - First Love