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[TEMPORARY HIATUS] MEDICAL RECUPIRATION

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:02:27 GMT

JONAS JEBERG, CUTFATHER ASSIST JLS ON DEBUT CD

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:29:31 GMT

British group JLS will release their self-titled debut album in the UK on 9^th November via Sony Music. The disc features "Heal This Heartbreak," which was co-written by Chris Braide (Beverley Knight, The Saturdays) and produced by Jonas Jeberg & Cutfather (Alexandra Burke, Delta Goodrem).

The Danish production duo are also known for their work with Kylie Minogue ("All I See"), Leona Lewis ("Your Heart"), Jessica Mauboy ("Burn"), Pixie Lott ("Turn It Up"), Jordin Sparks ("One Step at a Time"), Pussycat Dolls ("I Hate This Part") and Monrose ("Even Heaven Cries").

MARY J. BLIGE ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE DETAILS

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:27:34 GMT

R&B songstress Mary J. Blige has dubbed "I Am" as the 2^nd single from her upcoming 9^th album, "Stronger," which is due in the US on 23^rd December via Geffen Records. The track was helmed by Johnta Austin (Aaliyah, Fantasia Barrino) and Stargate: Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (Brandy, Kelly Rowland).

Johnta Austin and Stargate have previously collaborated on hits performed by Whitney Houston ("Call You Tonight"), Enrique Iglesias ("On Top of You"), Mariah Carey ("I'm That Chick"), Jordin Sparks ("Just for the Record"), Leona Lewis ("Angel") and Esmee Denters ("Just Can't Have It").

ALLISON IRAHETA REVEALS TRACK LIST FOR 'JUST LIKE YOU'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:11:30 GMT

Allison Iraheta has unveiled the official track list for her upcoming debut album, �Just Like You,� which is due in the US on 1^st December via Jive Records. The set boasts productions and songwriting alliances with Martin �Max Martin� Sandberg (Britney Spears, Leona Lewis), Savan Kotecha (Alexandra Burke, Dannii Minogue), Warren �Oak� Felder (Ashley Tisdale, Raven Symone), Nervo Girls: Miriam & Olivia Nervo (Kelly Rowland, Wynter Gordon), Toby Gad (Esmee Denters, Meleni Smith), Shelly Peiken (Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ashley Parker Angel), The Runaways: Sam Watters & Louis Biancaniello (Fantasia Barrino, Jessica Simpson), Kara DioGuardi (Christina Aguilera, Paris Hilton), Greg Wells (Michelle Branch, Katy Perry), Mitch Allan (Faith Hill, Katharine McPhee), Kevin Rudolf (Leighton Meester, Cobra Starship) and David Hodges (Adam Lambert, Kris Allen).

Allison Iraheta: Just Like You [Official Track List + Songwriting Credits]

Friday I�ll Be Over You: (Shellback, Tiffany Amber, Savan Kotecha, Martin �Max Martin� Sandberg).

Robot Love: (Heather Bright, Sterling Simms, Johannes Joergensen, Warren �Oak� Felder).

Just Like You: (Shellback, Savan Kotecha, Martin �Max Martin� Sandberg).

Don�t Waste the Pretty: (Stefanie Ridel, Miriam Nervo, Olivia Nervo, Michael Dennis Smith).

Scars: (Elyssa James, Toby Gad).

Pieces: (Leah Hollywood, Shelly Peiken, Daniel James).

D is for Dangerous: (Michael Biancaniello, Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello).

Holiday: (Dilana, Dave Bassett).

Still Breathing: (Chioma Eze, Tommy Henriksen).

Trouble Is: (Aimee Proal, Shelly Peiken, Ron Aniello).

No One Else: (Alecia �Pink� Moore, Kara DioGuardi, Greg Wells).

Beat Me Up: (Jacob Kasher, Kevin Rudolf).

You Don�t Know Me: (David Bassett, David Hodges).

ALEXANDRA BURKE ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE DETAILS

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:17:50 GMT

British artist Alexandra Burke will release �Broken Heels� as the 2^nd single from her debut album on Syco Music / Epic Records, �Overcome.� The song was co-written by Savan Kotecha (Leona Lewis, Britney Spears) and produced by Nadir �RedOne� Khayat (Enrique Iglesias, Livvi Franc). The songwriting/production pair also collaborated with the �Bad Boys� singer on the tracks �The Silence� and �Dumb.�

JAMIE FOXX TO RELEASE 'BODY' IN CHRISTMAS

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:55:48 GMT

R&B crooner Jamie Foxx is eyeing a Christmas release for his upcoming 4^th album on J Records, "Body." The follow-up to "Intuition" is expected to boast productions and songwriting contributions from Carlos "L.O.S. Da Maestro" McKinney (Usher, Jazmine Sullivan), Durrell "Tank" Babbs (Omarion, LeToya Luckett), Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford (Beyonce Knowles, Mario Barrett) and Rico Love (Michelle Williams, Robin Thicke).

SUGABABES PUSH BACK 'SWEET 7' TILL FEBRUARY 2010

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:08:55 GMT

British group Sugababes has delayed the release of their upcoming 7^th album on Island / Roc Nation Records, "Sweet 7." The set was initially earmarked for a November 23^rd release date but now it's been pushed back till 22^nd February 2010. The 3^rd single from the disc is going to be "Wear My Kiss," co-written by Phillip Lawrence (Brandy, Natasha Bedingfield) and produced by Fernando Garibay (Britney Spears, Paris Hilton).

Other album contributors include Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith (Alexandra Burke, Leona Lewis), Nadir "RedOne" Khayat (Enrique Iglesias, Livvi Franc), Makeba Riddick (Christina Milian, Beyonce Knowles), Reginald "Syience" Perry (Estelle Swaray, Cheryl Cole), Crystal "The Ink" Johnson (Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez), Ryan "Alias" Tedder (Esmee Denters, James Morrison) and Claude Kelly (Miley Cyrus, Delta Goodrem).

RIHANNA REVEALS OFFICIAL TRACK LIST FOR 'RATED R'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:59:28 GMT

Bajan Beauty Rihanna has unveiled the official track list for her upcoming 4^th album, "Rated R," which is due in the US on 23^rd November via Def Jam Records. The set is preceded by lead singles "Russian Roulette;" helmed by Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith and Chuck Harmony, and "Wait Your Turn;" produced by frequent collaborators Stargate and Chase & Status.

Other album contributors include Will "Will.I.Am" Adams (Usher Raymond, Mary J. Blige), Makeba Riddick (Toni Braxton, Jennifer Lopez), Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera), Terius "The Dream" Nash (Wynter Gordon, Christina Milian), Future Cut: Darren Lewis & Tunde Babalola (Alexandra Burke, Livvi Franc) and Ester Dean (Mary J. Blige, Nicole Scherzinger).

Rihanna: Rated R [Official Track List]

Mad House

Wait Your Turn

Hard

Stupid in Love

Rockstar 101

Russian Roulette

Fire Bomb

Rude Boy

Photographs

G4L

Te Amo

Cold Case Love

The Last Song

SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR PLOTS JANUARY 2010 RELEASE FOR NEW ALBUM

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:56:26 GMT

British songstress Sophie Ellis Bextor is plotting a January 2010 release date for her upcoming 4^th album on Fascination / Polydor Records. As previously reported, The still-untitled follow-up to "Trip the Light Fantastic" will boast productions and songwriting contributions from Richard "Biff" Stannard (Gabrielle, Kylie Minogue), Cathy Dennis (Janet Jackson, Kelly Clarkson), Freemasons: Russell Small & James Wiltshire (Kelly Rowland, Alexandra Burke) and Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Britney Spears).

KELLY CLARKSON ENLISTS NATE "DANJA" HILLS FOR FIFTH CD

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:51:40 GMT

Pop vocalist Kelly Clarkson has started the process of recording her upcoming 5^th album on RCA Records. Among the producers making contributions on the as-yet-untitled follow-up to �All I Ever Wanted� is Nate �Danja� Hills, who previously collaborated with artists such as Britney Spears (�Hot As Ice�), Mariah Carey (�Migrate�), Whitney Houston (�For the Lovers�) and Nelly Furtado (�Showtime�).