According to songwriter Kara Dioguardi's official website, "Taking Chances" will be the lead single from Celine Dion's forthcoming album due later this year via Sony Music. The track was originally recorded by Dioguardi as part of her vocal stint on Dave Stewart's group Platinum Weird. The funny thing is - I first read about them in the Thank-You notes taken from Paris Hilton's debut album, "Paris", and here's what she said:

"Thanks to Kara Dioguardi, you are talented and I want to work with on all my albums to come and good luck with your band Platinum Weird, you rock!"

Dion's yet-untitled set will also feature collaborations with R. Kelly (Chante Moore, Toni Braxton), Tim "Timbaland" Mosley (Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez) and Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith (Jennifer Hudson, Whitney Houston).

Fans of America's most celebrated songwriter should also look out for her work on the next albums by: -

• Britney Spears (Jive Records).
• Nicole Scherzinger (A&M Records).
• Jordin Sparks (J Records).
• Leona Lewis (J Records).
• Boniface (Virgin Records).
• Cassie (Bad Boy Records).
• Mia Rose (Next Selection).
• Samantha Jade (Jive Records).
• Jesse McCartney (Hollywood Records).
• Frankie J (Universal Records).
• Lemar (Sony Music).
• Nick Lachey (Sony Music).

Dioguardi also hooked up with R&B producers Dre & Vidal – best known for their work with Justin Timberlake ("Dick in a Box"), Alicia Keys' ("So Simple"), Destiny's Child ("T-Shirt"), Mariah Carey ("Clown") and Amerie ("Just Like Me"). Can't wait to see how this match made in heaven will work out :)