Teen sensation Vanessa Hudgens had digitally released "Sneakernight", the lead single off her forthcoming sophomore album, "Identified". The Silya Nymoen penned track was produced by Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (Ashley Tisdale, Natasha Bedingfield, The Veronicas).

"Identified", which is due on July 1^st via Hollywood Records, also boasts alliances from Beau Dozier (Samantha Jade, Gia Farrell), Cathy Dennis (Jordin Sparks, Kylie Minogue), Sean "The Pen" Garrett (Gwen Stefani, Nicole Scherzinger), Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (Avril Lavigne, Jeannie Ortega), Kara DioGuardi (Beyonce Knowles, Jessica Simpson), and Martin "Max Martin" Sandberg (Leona Lewis, Celine Dion).

[Buy] Vanessa Hudgens - Sneakernight @ iTunes

Irish singer/songwriter Laura Izibor checked in with fans via her official MySpace profile on Friday (May 30^th 2008) with the following message: "Hey guys, I beg for your forgiveness, I know I've completely abandoned you all, no excuse!! Things have been going great, just got a few ideas off some music video directors for the video for "Shine". Very cool I must say. I head out to New York at the end of June to shoot it, so I shall be keeping you up-dated on all the madness. I'm writing away as usual, mostly on the guitar surprisingly. I hadn't played in years but have recently been drawn to it. It's given me a whole new way of writing, no plans to take it on stage just yet though ... I'd be a little scared I must admit, but definitely in the future."

[Visit] Laura Izibor @ MySpace

Former O Town member Ashley Parker Angel posted a new song on his official MySpace profile entitled "Can You Handle It", so make sure you check it out!

Angel's last album, "Soundtrack to your Life", boasted collaborations with Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin (Usher Raymond, Mario Vazquez), The Matrix: Scott Spock, Lauren Christy & Graham Edwards (Skye Sweetnam, Avril Lavigne), Shelly Peiken (Michelle Branch, LeAnn Rimes), Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (Paris Hilton, Kelly Clarkson), and Martin "Max Martin" Sandberg (Britney Spears, Celine Dion).

[Visit] Ashley Parker Angel @ MySpace

The Jonas Brothers have christened August 12^th as the release date of their forthcoming 3^rd album, "A Little Bit Longer". The Hollywood Records' set will be preceded by lead single "Burning Up".

Executively produced by Jake Fields, "A Little Bit Longer" is also confirmed to sport songwriting contributions from Kara DioGuardi (Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Miley Ray Cyrus).

Former Misteeq star Alesha Dixon has signed a new record deal with Asylum/Atlantic Records as main distributor of her forthcoming sophomore album, which is plotted for release later this year.

The yet to be titled project is expected to include tracks such as the Solange Knowles penned "Wild Card (Ego)", and the Richard X produced "Love Criminal", co-written by Cathy Dennis.

Music Line/Capitol Records’ group Dear Jayne are out with a new joint entitled “Fall Back”, so make sure you check it out! The track was co-written by Terius “Dream” Nash (Rihanna, Britney Spears), and produced by Carlos “Los Da Maestro” McKinney (Karina Pasian, Usher Raymond).

Among the other musicians backing Dear Jayne on their debut album, “Voice Message”, are Christopher “Tricky” Stewart (Wynter Gordon, Jesse McCartney), and The Clutch: Keri Hilson, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis & Patrick “J.Que” Smith (Jennifer Lopez, Paula Campbell).

[Listen] Dear Jayne - Fall Back

Pop star Jessica Simpson has dubbed "Come on Over" as the lead single from her forthcoming album, which is due later this year via Columbia/Nashville Records. The yet to be titled project will also be the blonde vocalist's first Country music offering.

Simpson's last offering, "A Public Affair", boasted collaborations with Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Beyonce Knowles, Leona Lewis), Makeba Riddick (Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton), Scott Storch (Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera), Johnta Austin (Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans), Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Vanessa Williams, Chante Moore), Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Shaznay Lewis), Lester Mendez (Nelly Furtado, Jewel Kilcher), and Cory Rooney (Mark Anthony, Jennifer Lopez).

In addition to working with female songwriters such as Nina Woodford ("When You Look at Me"), Teedra Moses ("Dip it Low"), Delisha Thomas ("Get Loose"), Joi Campbell ("L.O.V.E"), and Jazmine Sullivan ("Twisted"), R&B vocalist Christina Milian has snagged yet another talented hitmaker in the form of Timbaland's very own protégé Keri Hilson for her upcoming 4^th studio album, due later this year via Interscope/MySpace Records.

Hilson is best known for crafting hits performed by Mary J. Blige ("Take Me As I Am"), Britney Spears ("Gimme More"), Toni Braxton ("Supposed to Be"), Pussycat Dolls ("Wait a Minute"), Danity Kane ("Want It"), Jennifer Lopez ("Wrong When You're Gone"), 3LW ("Things You Never Hear a Girl Say"), and Paula Campbell ("Hit List").

Expect additional alliances on Milian's yet to be titled disc from Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (Mya Harrison, Leona Lewis), Makeba Riddick (Rihanna, Beyonce Knowles), Nate "Danja" Hills (Madonna, Nelly Furtado), Cool & Dre: Andre Lyon and Marcello Valenzano (Mariah Carey, Keyshia Cole), Frankie J (Paula DeAnda, Natalie Alvarado), Madd Scientist (Nicole Scherzinger, Megan Rochell), and The Writing Camp: Evan Bogart, Victoria Horn, Erika Nuri & David Quinones (Fantasia Barrino, Brandy Norwood).

*Thanx Elisa for the tip*

Model turned singer Stefani Vara digitally released her new single, "Water", as of Tuesday (27^th May 2008) via Amazon Mp3. The track was co-written by Bless'ed Pen: Chauncy Jackson & Kim Croft, and produced by Keynon Moore for Masta Productions.

Even though there's no release date confirmed for Vara's Siri Music debut, "Storybook Diaries", the set is confirmed to spawn additional collaborations with Rich Harrison (Beyonce Knowles, Mary J. Blige), Chad Beatz (Robin Thicke, Ashanti Douglas), The Big Drawz: Shanell Red & Tenesha Blacks (Emily King, Karina Pasian), and The Insomniax (Joanna Levesque, Bobby Valentino).

[Buy] Stefani Vara - Water @ Amazon MP3

Up and coming group Rich Girl posted a new song on their official MySpace profile entitled "24 Inches", so make sure you check it out! The track was co-written and produced by Rich Harrison – best known for his work with Toni Braxton ("Take This Ring") and Christina Aguilera ("Makes Me Wanna Pray") – and is slotted for inclusion on their yet to be titled debut with Richcraft/Jive Records.

[Visit] Rich Girl @ MySpace