Singer/songwriter Kara DioGuardi checked in with fans via her official MySpace profile on Wednesday (2^nd July 2008) with the following message: - "Hey Everyone! Hope all is well and that is everyone is enjoying a very beautiful start to their summer! I have been keeping very busy with my work, but have been able to take some time off to spend with family and friends; which has been a true blessing.

Here is a quick update on what has been going on in my work life: This month I am continuing to work with recording artists David Cook, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Tyler Hilton, Christina Milian, Laze & Royal, David Archuletta, Pink, Esmee Denters, Kesha, Street Drum Corps, and Miranda Cosgrove. I am also currently collaborating with writers/producers Justin Timberlake, Steve McEwan, Nate "Danja" Hills, Brian Howes, Jess Cates, Jason Reeves, Marti Frederiksen, John Fields, Dan & Leah, Nicole Morier, Bloodshy & Avant, and Cisco Adler.

Camp Rock debuted last week and has brought with it success for its singles "Play My Music", co-written by Mitch Allan and myself and We Rock", which I wrote with Greg Wells. Vanessa Hudgens sophomore album, "Identified" was released on July 1^st and features the track, "Gone with the Wind", which I co-wrote with Eman Kiriakou, Zukhan Bey, Brandon Howard, Walter Afanasieff and Maimouna Youseff. Thank you again for all of your messages, friend requests and constant support! I appreciate it more than you know."

[Visit] Kara DioGuardi @ MySpace

British singer/songwriter Lily Allen has dubbed her upcoming sophomore album "Stuck on the Naughty Step", and will release it later this year via Capitol Records. The set is scheduled to feature alliances with Mark Ronson (Christina Aguilera, Nikka Costa), Greg Kurstin (Kylie Minogue, Jessica Simpson), Hannah Robinson (Sophie Ellis Bextor, Rachel Stevens) and Future Cut: Darren Lewis & Tunde Babalola (Kelis Rogers, Nicole Scherzinger).

Pop vocalist Esmee Denters confirmed that one of the tracks on her upcoming debut album is entitled “Memories Turn to Dust”, which was crafted by Michael Elizondo Jr. (Gwen Stefani, Natasha Bedingfield) and Chantal Kreviazuk (Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne).

The Dutch singer/songwriter’s as yet untitled project will also feature productions from Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley (Nelly Furtado, Alicia Keys), Soulshock & Karlin: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin (Solange Knowles, Leona Lewis), Toby Gad (Joanna Levesque, Livvi Franc), Alonzo “Novel” Stevenson (Jennifer Hudson, Stacie Orrico), Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Jordin Sparks, Kelly Rowland), Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Kylie Minogue), Nadir “Red One” Khayat (Kat DeLuna, Tami Chynn) and Ryan “Alias” Tedder (Jesse McCartney, Wynter Gordon), as well as songwriting contributions by Justin Timberlake (Keri Hilson, Macy Gray), Kara DioGuardi (Christina Milian, Samantha Jade), Cathy Dennis (Delta Goodrem, Carrie Underwood), Lady GaGa (Pussycat Dolls, New Kids on the Block), Hannon Lane (Madonna, Rihanna Fenty) and Cristyle “The Ink” Johnson (Tiffany Evans, Dondria Nicole).

New Kids on the Block are eyeing a fall release for their highly-anticipated comeback album on Interscope Records. The yet to be titled project will feature productions from Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins (Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls), and Nadir “Red One” Khayat (Michael Jackson, Toni Braxton), as well as songwriting contributions from Kara DioGuardi (Jonas Brothers, Clique Girlz) and Lady GaGa (Pussycat Dolls, Esmee Denters).

[Watch] New Kids on the Block - Summertime

Michelle Lynn Bell and Peter Wade of Lynn & Wade LLP made the following songs available for free download on their official website: "Seems Like it Feels", "Wireless", "Outer Space" and "Treatment".

The songwriting/production duo have collectively worked with artists such as Jennifer Lopez ("Never Gonna Give Up"), Britney Spears ("Chaotic"), Kelis Rogers ("Fire"), Blu Cantrell ("Impatient"), Cheri Dennis ("Portrait of Love"), Taylor Dayne ("She Don't Love You"), Lindsay Lohan ("To Know Your Name") and Sugababes ("Supernatural").

[Visit] Lynn & Wade - Official Website

Barbadian beauty Rihanna Fenty is currently filming her new single “Disturbia” with acclaimed director David LaChapelle, whose resume includes shooting Christina Aguilera’s “Dirrty” and Gwen Stefani’s “Rich Girl”. The track is lifted from “Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded”, and was crafted by Brian Kennedy & The Graffiti Artists: Chris Brown, Robert Allen & Andre Merritt.

Irish singer/songwriter/guitarist Lesley Roy has christened "I'm Gone, I'm Going" as the lead single from her upcoming debut album, "Unbeautiful", on Jive Records. Executively produced by Martin "Max Martin" Sandberg (Katy Perry, Britney Spears), the set finds Roy collaborating with the likes of Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (Avril Lavigne, Vanessa Hudgens), Dave Hodges (Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion) and Desmond Child (LeAnn Rimes, Diana DeGarmo).

In addition to penning hits for the likes of Alicia Keys ("Jane Doe"), Mariah Carey ("Ex-Girlfriend"), Samantha Mumba ("I'm Right Here"), Mya Harrison ("How You Gonna Tell Me"), Alecia "Pink" Moore ("There You Go"), TLC ("Girl Talk"), Destiny's Child ("Bills, Bills, Bills") and Cherish ("Miss P.I.M.P"), former Xscape member and singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss is also crafting tracks on the next projects by Ciara Harris (Jive Records), Jessie James (Mercury Records), Melissa Jimenez (SRC/Universal Records) and LeToya Luckett (Capitol Records).

Among the producers Burruss collaborated with throughout her flourishing career are Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue), Jermaine Dupri (Ashanti Douglas, Janet Jackson), Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (Brandy Norwood, Toni Braxton), Dallas Austin (Leona Lewis, Kelis Rogers), Jonathan "Lil' Jon" Smith (Teedra Moses, Nivea Hamilton) and Edward "Focus" Bernard Jr. (Marsha Ambrosius, Christina Milian).

Pop vocalist Elliot Yamin is plotting a fall release for his upcoming sophomore album on Hickory Records. The yet to be titled project is scheduled to boast productions from Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (Usher Raymond, Janet Jackson), as well as songwriting contributions from Taj Jackson (Leona Lewis, Mario Barrett) and Diane Warren (Maria Lawson, Toni Braxton).

Geffen recording artist Robyn Janelle is featured on a remix to Raheem DeVaughn's "Customer", so make sure you check it out! The track was produced by Carvin "Ransum" Haggins & Ivan "Orthodox" Barius – best known for their work with Faith Evans ("Until You Came"), Mya Harrison ("Switch It Up") and Paula Campbell ("Won't Love You Back").

Janelle's as yet untitled debut album is confirmed to sport alliances with Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (LeToya Luckett, Teedra Moses) and Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Whitney Houston, Beyonce Knowles) … Watch this space!!!

[Listen] Raheem DeVaughn & Robyn Janelle - Customer (Remix)