R&B vocalist Beyonce recently hooked up with music producer Christopher "Tricky" Stewart for recording sessions belonging to her forthcoming 3^rd studio album. The veteran hitmaker is best known for his work with Mya Harrison ("Case of the Ex"), Britney Spears ("Me against the Music"), Mariah Carey ("Touch My Body"), Rihanna ("Umbrella"), Tamar Braxton ("Get Mine"), and Celine Dion ("Skies of L.A.").

Other musicians that are confirmed to have collaborated with the "Crazy in Love" singer on the as-yet-untitled set are Beau Dozier (Nicole Scherzinger, Joss Stone), Kara DioGuardi (Brandy, Mya Harrison), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Johnta Austin (Leona Lewis, Jessica Simpson), Amanda Ghost / Ian Dench (Jordin Sparks, Kylie Minogue), Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (Keyshia Cole, Mary J. Blige), Cristyle "The Ink" Johnson (Monica Arnold, Jennifer Lopez), Freemasons (Sophie Ellis Bextor, Faith Evans), and Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Natasha Bedingfield, Robyn Janelle).

*Thanx Boy Wonder for the tip*

As previously reported, R&B group Cherish will release their forthcoming sophomore album “The Truth” on 13^th May via Capitol Records. The set features tracks like “Amnesia”, “Only One” and “Lovesick”.

Among the collaborators on the disc are Rodney “Don Vito” Richard (“Killa”, “Notice”), Terius “Dream” Nash / Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (“I Ain’t Trippin’”, “Framed Out”), Eric Hudson (“Before You Were My Man”), Phalon “Jazze Pha” Alexander (“Superstar”, “Like a Drum”), and Theron “Neff-U” Feemster (“Damages”).

[Pre-Order] Cherish - The Truth @ Amazon

Choreographer/entrepreneur Robin Antin’s latest protégés the Paradiso Girls have unveiled a new track off their forthcoming debut album entitled “W.O.W.”, so make sure you check it out!

There’s no release confirmed for their as-yet-untitled first offering with Interscope Records, but among the musicians they’ve collaborated with are Beau Dozier (Girlicious, Prima J), Thomas “Cee-Lo” Callaway (Tori Alamaze, Faith Evans), Will “Will-I-Am” Adams (Nicole Scherzinger, Estelle Swaray), Terius “Dream” Nash (Rihanna, Britney Spears), Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Celine Dion, Mya Harrison), Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Keyshia Cole, Solange Knowles), and Fernando Garibay (Paris Hilton, Tila Tequila).

[Listen] The Paradiso Girls - W.O.W.

Australian Rock/Pop group The Veronicas will release their forthcoming sophomore album, "Hook Me Up", in the US on 13^th May via Sire/Warner Bros. The set features hit singles such as "Untouched" and "This Love", as well as a bonus track entitled "Goodbye to You". 

Among the collaborators on "Hook Me Up" are Toby Gad (Fergie, Esmee Denters), Greg Wells (Michelle Branch, Paris Hilton), Shelly Peiken (Ashley Parker Angel, Jennifer Love Hewitt), Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Celine Dion), and Josh Alexander (Fefe Dobson, Katharine McPhee).

[Pre-Order] The Veronicas - Hook Me Up @ iTunes

Scandinavian pop princess Annie has dubbed her forthcoming sophomore album “Don’t Stop”, and will release it later this year via Island Records. The first single, “Girlfriend”, was produced by frequent collaborator Richard X (Alesha Dixon, Rachel Stevens, Sugababes).

The set also features musicians Greg Kurstin (Jessica Simpson, Lily Allen), Hannah Robinson (Jamelia Davis, Dannii Minogue), and Brian Higgins of Xenomania (Kylie Minogue, Girls Aloud).

Other tracks expected to appear on the album are “My Love is Better”, “Sweet”, “Songs Remind Me of You”, “Heaven & Hell”, “When the Night”, “Marie Cherie”, “Take You Home” and “Misery”.

Here is the video for Nicole Scherzinger's, "Rio (Brazilian Caress Mix)", produced by Ron Fair (Keyshia Cole, Christina Aguilera) and Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (Britney Spears, Natasha Bedingfield).

Side Note: Look out for the Pussycat Dolls' forthcoming sophomore album later this year via A&M / Interscope Records. The as-yet untitled disc is confirmed to sport alliances from Fernando Garibay (Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston), Sean "The Pen" Garrett (Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears), Kara DioGuardi (Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion), Mark Taylor (Holly Valance, Delta Goodrem), Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (Toni Braxton, Alicia Keys), The Clutch: Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, Patrick "J.Que" Smith, Keri Hilson & Balewa Muhammad (Jennifer Lopez, Fantasia Barrino), and Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield). 

[Watch] Nicole Scherzinger - Rio (Brazilian Caress Mix)

German girl group Black Buddafly posted a new song on their official MySpace profile entitled “Make it to the Top”, so feel free to give it a listen!

Even though there’s no release date confirmed for their as-yet- untitled debut album, it’s expected to boast collaborations with Kerry “Krucial” Brothers (Keyshia Cole, Alicia Keys), The Corna Boyz: Pierre Medor & Dwayne Nesmith (Keri Hilson, LeToya Luckett), Dallas Austin (Sugababes, Brit & Alex), and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Spice Girls, TLC).

[Visit] Black Buddafly @ MySpace

In addition to penning hits for the likes of Jojo (“Too Little, Too Late”), Katharine McPhee (“Over It”) and Leona Lewis (“Perfection”), Irish singer/songwriter Ruth-Anne Cunningham released her debut single, “Take Me Away”, as of Friday (2^nd May) via iTunes.

[Purchase] Ruth-Anne Cunningham - Take Me Away @ iTunes

Here is the video for Craig David's latest single, "Officially Yours", off his latest album "Trust Me" [Sire/Warner Brothers]. The track was co-written by Curtis Richardson, best known for his work with Jennifer Lopez ("All I Have") and Rihanna ("The Final Goodbye").

[Watch] Craig David - Officially Yours

Singer/actress Lindsay Lohan has reportedly recorded a new track with rapper Snoop Dogg for her forthcoming 3^rd studio album and 1^st effort with Universal/Motown Records.

The as-yet-untitled set is also said to feature collaborations with Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes (Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani), Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley (Madonna, Nelly Furtado), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Beyonce, Mariah Carey), Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Katharine McPhee, Nicole Scherzinger), and Tawanna “Frankie Storm” Dabney (Rihanna, Stacie Orrico).