As previously reported, Australian diva Kylie Minogue will release her forthcoming tenth studio album – “X” – on 26^th November via Parlophone Records. The set will be preceded by lead single “2 Hearts”, produced by London based electro band Kish Mauve. Among the other musicians contributing to the album are Cutfather & Jonas (Jamelia - "Superstar", Mercedes - "Get Rich"), Richard “Biff” Stannard (Spice Girls, Holly Valance), Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson & Pontus Winnberg (Christina Milian, Brooke Valentine), Guy Chambers (Beverley Knight, Delta Goodrem), Cathy Dennis (Janet Jackson, Kelly Clarkson), Karen Poole (Leona Lewis, Mutya Buena), Calvin Harris (Kelis, Roisin Murphy), Greg Kurstin (Jessica Simpson, Lily Allen) and Eg White (Natalie Imbruglia, Maria Lawson).

Kylie Minogue – X (Official Tracklist + Credits):

1. 2 Hearts: produced by Kish Mauve.
2. Like a Drug: produced by Cutfather & Jonas.
3. In My Arms: produced by Richard “Biff” Stannard.
4. Speakerphone: produced by Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson & Pontus Winnberg.
5. Sensitized: co-written by Cathy Dennis / produced by Guy Chambers.
6. Heart Beat Rock: co-written by Karen Poole / produced by Calvin Harris.
7. The One: produced by Richard “Biff” Stannard and The Freemasons.
8. No More Rain: co-written by Karen Poole, Christian “Bloodshy” Karlsson, Pontus “Avant” Winnberg / produced by Greg Kurstin.
9. All I See: produced by Cutfather & Jonas.
10. Stars: produced by Richard “Biff” Stannard.
11. Wow: co-written by Karen Poole / produced by Greg Kurstin.
12. NU – DI – TY: co-written by Karen Poole / produced by Bloodshy & Avant: Christian Karlsson & Pontus Winnberg.
13. Cosmic: produced by Eg White.

Cene is the latest singing/dancing export from Charlotte NC, and her addictive n hypnotic debut single – "My Bumper" – is set to burn both charts and radio stations on fire. The track in question was produced by Roy "Royalty" Hamilton, whose best known for his work with Britney Spears ("(I Got That) Boom Boom" featuring Ying Yang Twins) and Nivea ("Problems", "Jewelry" and "Cat's Got Your Tongue"). Look out for her debut album, "Ya Girl", set to be released early 2008 via Asylum/Warner Music Group.

[Visit] Cene @ MySpace

Seems like Tisha Monique (pictured above) and Tanya Boniface - both formerly of British girlgroup The 411 - have formed a new lineup called Sunshyne by adding members Daizy and Nuala to the mix! You can visit their MySpace and listen to a snippet of their new single, “Give Him Up”, which sounds more poppy than their previous R&B influenced efforts. Do you think they’ll achieve more success this time around?  

[Visit] Sunshyne @ MySpace

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The title of Jordin Sparks’ forthcoming debut album is “Madamoiselle”, and as previously reported, it’s due on 20^th November via Jive Records. The set will be preceded by lead single “Tattoo”, produced by Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel S. Eriksen (Leona Lewis, Gia Farrell) and co-written by Amanda Ghost (Beyonce, Kylie Minogue). Other musicians expected on the set are Soulshock & Karlin (Kelly Rowland, Toni Braxton) and Kara Dioguardi (Nicole Scherzinger, Britney Spears).

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MTV caught up with Season five American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee, and here’s what she had to say about when asked about her forthcoming album:

"I'll probably be making a much different record next time around," she reasoned. "Maybe more adult. I definitely have thoughts and ideas; maybe more like the female version of John Mayer ... I haven't put much thought into it, but the wheels are turning."

McPhee’s self-titled album was released early this year via RCA records, and boasted collaborations with producers Nate “Danja Handz” Hills (Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez), The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia), Billy Steinberg (Celine Dion, The Corrs), Walter Afanasieff (Mariah Carey, Leona Lewis), Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds (Janet Jackson, Keyshia Cole), John Shanks (Michelle Branch, Lindsay Lohan), as well as songwriters Kara Dioguardi (Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks), Makeba Riddick (Toni Braxton, Jessica Simpson), Corte Ellis of Soul Diggaz (Brooke Valentine, Cheri Dennis) and The Clutch: Candice Nelson & Balewa Muhammad (Christina Aguilera, Amerie).

Soul vocalist Keyhsia Cole recently finished shooting the video for new single, “Shoulda Let You Go”, with director Erik White – best known for his work with Mary J. Blige (“We Ride”), Tyrese (“How You Gonna Act Like That?”) and Keke Wyatt (“I Don’t Wanna”). The track is the second joint lifted from her sophomore album, “Just Like You”, which will hit the stores on 25^th September via Geffen Records. Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, whose responsible for helming the track, is also working on the projects albums by Janet Jackson (Def Jam), Jennifer Hudson (J Records), Samantha Jade (Jive) and Natasha (Jive).

Singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss and Hip Hop artist Rasheeda have formed a new duo that goes by the name of Peach Candy, and their new single "Man Up" will hit your favorite radio stations very soon, so be on the look out! The hot track was produced by Rodney "Don Vito" Richard, who's also responsible for tracks such "Do It To It" by Cherish and "Make Me Wanna Scream" by Blu Cantrell.

[Visit] Peach Candy @ MySpace

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R&B singer Chris Brown said a very nice statement to MTV recently, and here it is:

"I don't have any grudges. I'm not a negative person. And I don't have a certain type. I don't care if you're a model or if you work at a gas station. Everyone's human. Everyone's a loving human being. And everyone has a chance with me."

Does this mean that gays, transsexuals, transvestites and flamboyant boys like me have a chance with him as well? I certainly hope so, hee hee.

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 MTV recently caught up with multi-talented musician Allaune “Akon” Thiam who raved about working on Whitney Houston’s forthcoming album, and here’s what he had to say:

"She's the truth. She's undeniable. She's got so much to think about, sing about. This album is going to be one of the biggest albums she decided to put out. She has so much energy, so much happiness and sadness to incorporate into the album. Her voice is strong enough to deliver any message she wants to sing to the world. It's outta here."

Whitney Houston’s as yet untitled album is expected to drop early 2008 via J Records. Expect additional collaborations with Soulshock & Karlin (Keyshia Cole, Toni Braxton), Jermaine Dupri (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Johnta Austin (Mary J. Blige, Jessica Simpson), Diane Warren (Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion), The Underdogs: Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas (Katharine McPhee, Monica), Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean (Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez), Sean "The Pen" Garrett (Madonna, Gwen Stefani), Durrell "Tank" Babbs (Keke Wyatt, Claudette Ortiz), Makeba Riddick (LeToya Luckett, Paula Campbell), Adonis Shropshire (Amerie, Danity Kane) and Schaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Christina Milian, Jennifer Hudson).

Mary J. Blige's new single is called "Just Fine" and will be sent to radio stations in the US on 26^th September. The track is the first to be released from her forthcoming album, "Growing Pains", due 20^th November via Geffen Records. "Just Fine" has been produced by Phalon "Jazze Pha" Alexander (Toni Braxton, Angie Stone) and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (Blu Cantrell, Tamar Braxton). Musicians such as Bryan Michael Cox (Wynter Gordon, Claudette Ortiz), Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith (Celine Dion, Beyonce), Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds (Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton), Johnta Austin (Janet Jackson, Fantasia) and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson) are also expected on the new LP.