Cheryl Cole rumored to work with Calvin Harris & Lana Del Ray

Queen Cheryl “Chezza” Cole, she of The Almighty Aloud and X Factor GIFs aplenty, recently put the finishing touches on her third studio album, which is due out later in 2012.

Now, the pop beans have been spilled by Sunday Mirror columnist Dean Piper, who confirmed earlier today that “We Found Love” hit-maker Calvin Harris worked with Cheryl on “a dance classic” which will likely act as the lead single from the upcoming campaign. (There’s also talk of will.i.am on the song, which is just…)

No. Let’s not get sad. If Cheryl can survive malaria, we can survive will.i.am.

Focus on Cheryl and Calvin. Dream of the possibilities. At best, we’ll get something as bright and shimmering as RiRi‘s “We Found Love” and “Where Have You Been,” Kylie Minogue‘s “In My Arms” or Sophie Ellis-Bextor/Róisín Murphy‘s “Off & On.” At worst, we’ll just get a reductive carbon copy of “We Found Love,” which would still be objectively amazing.

From what I’ve heard from my own sources, this is one of Cheryl’s biggest records yet, and it could even spell out an opportunity to dominate worldwide. 2012: Year of the Cole?

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Justin Bieber and Ke$ha Duet?

Justin’s next studio album will feature a track written by (and featuring) Ke$ha, HollywoodLife.com has learned exclusively!



As if you needed another reason to be excited for Justin Bieber‘s third studio album Believe, we’ve got one for you: The empress of glitter and unicorns, Ke$ha, is writing a song for Justin! A source tells HollywoodLife.com that Ke$ha ”would also be a part of the song in a duet capacity.”

We’re excited to hear what Ke$ha cooks up for the Biebs — but we’re even more excited for the potential music video. Do we need to remind you how insane the video for “Blow” was? (Rainbows and unicorns and James Van Der Beek, oh my!)

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Foo Fighters and Deadmau5 set to perform together at the Grammys

Foo Fighters are set to perform with dance titan Deadmau5 at this Sunday's (February 12) Grammy Awards.

Katy Perry ‘Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection’ to Drop March 27

Time to indulge in a sweet treat. Katy Perry is issuing the special edition of her double platinum and No. 1 hit yielding second album ‘Teenage Dream.’ It’s called ‘Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection’ and it’s due to land in stores on March 27. The initial run will include a limited edition, lenticular cover. That means it’ll look 3D.

What’s so special and confectionary about ‘The Complete Confection?’ Well, it’ll feature all 12 tracks from the original, six of which were No. 1 hits on Billboard’s pop chart. Perry set records by churning out No. 1 hit after No. 1 with the album. It all started with ‘California Gurls’ and continued with the title track, crackled with ‘Firework,’ went out of this world with ‘E.T.,’ and celebrated the ’80s with ‘T.G.I.F. (Last Friday Night.)’ The most recent numero uno is ‘The One That Got Away.’ Half of the album’s tracks were chart toppers. Impressive!

But there’s also new stuff. There’s three brand new songs as well as versions of ‘E.T’ featuring Kanye West, ‘Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)’ featuring Missy Elliott, and a moving acoustic version of current single ‘The One That Got Away,’ produced by Jon Brion. None of these alternative versions have ever been available on a physical CD until now. A seven-minute Tommie Sunshine megamix featuring all six of the No. 1 hits.

“This is the complete story of ‘Teenage Dream,’” Perry said in a statement. “It was an incredible honor to tie the King of Pop’s Billboard Hot 100 record, but I’m moving forward and had a few things left to get off my chest. So this is the complete special edition of my album for my fans.”

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Rumored MDNA booklet says Madonna is collaborating with Britney

Britney to be featured on will.i.am's new album

The Holy Spearit will continue to bless us with new tunes in 2012–even if it’s not through her own music.

In an interview with Capital FM, Black Eyed Peas front-man Will.I.Am confirmed that Britney will be featured on his upcoming album, #willpower.

From the interview:

"Speaking about the album’s collaborations, Will.i.am said: “I have a song with Alicia Keys – me, Alicia and Swedish House Mafia. I have a song with The Beats, which is pretty grand. Me and Shakira have been trying to finish the stuff we started, and me and Britney is really crazy.”

My personal feelings on Mr. I.Am aside, I could NOT be happier to hear that we’re about to hear a new tune from The One And Only Miss Spears. Here’s hoping the song features only Britney’s vocals! (A boy can dream.)

Y’all ready for the kick drum? For the kick drum? The bass is about to get EVEN. BIG-GAH.

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Britney is not working with Mariana & the Diamonds

Brandy is in the studio with Drake

Brandy recently announced that she would be teaming back up with Monica on her upcoming untitled album, but it seems she's also looking to collaborate with Drake.

In a recent interview with TrueExclusives.com Brandy revealed that she was a big fan of the Young Money rapper.

"I love Drake. I think Drake is just so phenomenal. I love his music. I'm always wishing that I can just sing one of Drake's melodies. Actually I might be doing a song that Drake wrote for the album this upcoming week."

Brandy has also been in the studio with Frank Ocean, Bangladesh and Chris Brown on her upcoming album, due out in May.

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Britney working with Marina & The Diamonds?

Calvin Harris to work with Kelly Rowlend

Whatever he did to get the featuring credit on “We Found Love,” it was probably the best move of the Scottish DJ’s career—now everyone knows who produced the eight-week chart-topper hit, and he’s certainly bound to be among the most in-demand collaborators of 2012. First up is Kelly Rowland, who has worked out a nice little niche for herself as a disco diva on hit club tracks like David Guetta’s “When Love Takes Over” and Alex Gaudino’s “What a Feeling.” Kelly recently confirmed that she was entering the studio with Harris to work on new material, it's not clear if it will be for her unannounced 4th album, or for Calvin’s long-overdue untitled 3rd effort.

Either way, we’re glad to hear about the high-powered collabo, which seems like too natural a pairing to possibly miss the mark. After the excellent 2011′s that both artists had, it should serve as a nice victory lap moment for each—and an absolute shoo-in to top the US Dance charts within seconds of the master tapes being released.
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Missy Elliott and Timbaland Working on New Material?

They've joined forces to get their freak on together once again! Words flying around the Twitterverse have lead us to believe Missy Elliott and Timbaland are up to no good in the studio once again. And we mean that in a good way! Keri Hilson was praising the rapper and producer duo for their ingenious work, and judging from what we've heard in the past, we can only begin to fathom what a treat our ears are in for.

Speaking of collaborations, it seems as though Ludacris and Jason Aldean are teaming up once again after the success of their hit, 'Dirt Road Anthem.' Another pop star who joined up with a country act, Natasha Bedingfield, was celebrating a gold record for her collaboration with Rascal Flatts! Go girl! Wale was celebrating a grand accomplishment of his own as his song 'Lotus Flower Bomb,' shot to No.1 on the charts. And lastly, Jennifer Hudson revealed that she too has been afflicted with Bieber Fever.

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Shakira & Miley Cyrus DUET

Shakira and teen idol Miley Cyrus recorded a duet that will be presented on 14 February as part of a charity gala, according to El Universal of Venezuela.

The single, which will be called Love & Rock, to raise funds for children with severe heart disease, and although not confirmed, it is expected that the Colombian and former Disneygirl recorded a video clip together.

According to the representative of Shakira said "this song is for charity and non-commercial."

This would be the second major collaboration with American singer Shakira. The first time was with Beyoncé in 2007 when both joined their vocal power and suggestive hip movements in the hit Beautiful Liar.

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Taylor Swift Talks New Album and a Possible Duet With Nicki Minaj

Well known for using her music to narrate her personal experiences including her past love life with some of the Hollywood hunks, Taylor Swift is expected to continue pouring her heart out in her next studio installment. The question is what kind of story the country music cutie is going to tell this time around.

"I can't tell you, because it's a secret," she told MTV News recently. "It will be unveiled when it all comes out, because they all seem to have a theme to them, the records that we've put out so far, and this one is no different. It's very different in what it's about, but it's no different in the fact that it has its own name."

Talking about a possible collaboration, Swift would love to craft a duet with Nicki Minaj although she rarely has a featured guest in her albums. "I mean, we're not working on anything right now, but I would love to at some point. That would be amazing," she stated. The joint track, if it comes to fruition, could also be a material for the femcee's "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded".

"I love her," Swift gushed about the Young Money rapper. "One of my favorite moments of the tour was when she came out at the Staples Center and sang 'Super Bass' with me, which was, like, the coolest thing. It was like a dream come true, so it's amazing to get to run into her and see her around, and I'm just such a fan."

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Rihanna Mega-Post: Album Preview, New Single, Jay-Z Collaboration

Album Preview: Rihanna’s Talk That Talk Is The Dirtiest Pop Record Since Madonna’s Erotica 

 

Adele: "I'd love to collaborate with Mumford And Sons"

Adele has revealed that she wants to collaborate with Mumford and Sons frontman Marcus Mumford.

The singer said that working alongside the folk star would be the perfect team-up. She told The Sun:

"In terms of singing on a track alongside someone, I'd love to collaborate with Mumford and Sons because Marcus Mumford's voice goes straight through me. It reminds me of the first time that I heard Etta James and how that made me feel."

Adele also said she had a soft spot for Justin Bieber adding that: "If I was 14 or 15 I think I would be well on it. I'd get on it."

The singer has been dogged by illnesses this year with her most recent haemorrhage in her vocal cords forcing her to cancel her US tour earlier this month. She has since drafted in a vocal therapist to help repair her voice.

"My vocal therapist is amazing – she looks like a Brazilian Shirley Bassey – but she's given me all of these new exercises," Adele added.

"Now I have to sing my songs through a straw to get my diaphragm going. I have to do all of these facial movements to get my face going and it makes me look butt ugly because my whole face vibrates. But the worst thing is that I've got this massive thing that looks like a sex toy and I've got to stick it into a bottle of water and blow. It's awful."

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Adam Levine Talks Possible Demi Lovato Teamup

Offering up details about a super-exciting rumored collaboration among other musical topics, Maroon 5's Adam Levine phoned into "On Air with Ryan Seacrest on Thursday (October 5).

Having just come off massive success on "The Voice," the superstar co-judge told Ryan he wasn't always too sure about the gig, “I was very skeptical, kind of about doing it because I wasn’t sure what the perception would be. I wasn’t sure if there would be any chemistry at all between us on the show, the people on the show. I wasn’t totally sure about anything, but I am a fan of taking risks.”

Despite his hesitance with the show, there is one thing Adam seems to always know for sure - a hit when he hears it, as he explained, “With Jagger I knew [it would be hit]. I’ve only had that feeling twice. The only other time I knew was ‘She Will Be Loved.’ I knew that would be a number one hit.”

As for his much-talked about collaboration with "Skyscraper" songstress Demi Lovato, Levine teased, “I’m always open to stuff. We’re going to try to do it less, to be honest, on this record because we want to do something different. But I think that it’s just this circumstantial thing.”

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Mary J. Blige Duets with Beyoncé on ‘My Life II’

Two of the biggest voices in music are coming together. Mary J. Blige and Beyoncé have recorded a duet for Mary’s 10th studio album.


The song, entitled “Loving a Woman,” will appear on My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act I), Rap-Up.com has learned. The R&B divas have remained fans and friends throughout the years, but this marks their first major collaboration.

Beyoncé isn’t the only guest on the sequel to Mary’s My Life. The highly-anticipated project is set to feature collaborations with Nas and Rick Ross, and production from Danja, Jerry Wonda, Stargate, and Swizz Beatz, among others.

A video for the first single “25/8” will premiere in mid-October. The second single “Mr. Wrong,” produced and written by Jim Jonsin and Rico Love, will follow prior to the album’s release on November 21.

Justin Bieber Confirms Boyz II Men Collaboration in New Christmas Album

Justin Bieber has his dream come true. The Canadian singing sensation let his Twitter followers know how excited he was after finding out that Boyz II Men, one of the most successful R&B boybands of all time, agreed to lend their vocals to his upcoming Christmas album.

Taio Cruz Reveals Cheryl Cole Collabo for Her New Album

After hooking up for 'Stand Up' on her first album, Taio Cruz reveals he's working with Cheryl Cole on her new music.

Taio Cruz has confirmed to Capital that he and Cheryl Cole have been spending time in the studio working on tracks for her new album.

"Yeah, I can't say too much about the songs, but it was great to see her again," he told Capital's showbiz reporter Kevin Hughes.

"She's great and feels the exactly the same as usual and was excited about recording the new album."

Taio also told us a bit about his new music, and it's not long now until you'll get to hear his new single.

"Literally when I was on holiday I wrote a brand new song and that's gonna be the next single," he revealed.

"That's gonna be coming out literally in the next month or so, and then the new album will be out by the end of the year as well."

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Coldplay releases new song and talk Rihanna duet