Backstreet’s Howie D makes solo debut

Backstreet Boys star Howie Dorough has become the final member of the boyband to launch a solo career - he’s set to release his debut album in November.

The singer, who is currently on a joint Backstreet Boys/New Kids On The Block tour, is putting the finishing touches to Back To Me and he hopes the tracks will show fans the “full range” of his vocal abilities.

Dawn Richard Announces Solo Plans

After years of remaining in the shadows, Dawn Richard’s moment has arrived. The Dirty Money singer-songwriter is ready to fly solo with her first album. She exclusively revealed the title to Rap-Up TV and gave us a first listen to a couple tracks, including the whimsical intro “Hollywood Story” (Rob Holliday) and “Running from Sane” (D’Mile), the latter of which was inspired by Phil Collins and Meat Loaf.

The former Danity Kane member explained that the conceptual project, due on Bad Boy, will be a trilogy with the first release GoldenHeart coming in late 2011/early 2012 with BlackHeart and RedemptionHeart to follow.

Her fans (or “Hearts” as she calls them) got a taste of what’s to come with her previously released mixtape A Tell Tale Heart, but she’s excited to share her complete vision with them.

“The last six years have been a battle for people to understand and conform me into what they really want me to be and I’ve kind of had to protect that throughout this whole journey,” said the New Orleans native. “It’s kind of the story of me protecting this golden heart, which really kind of symbolizes my own heart and my passion for this music thing and really who I am.”

After appearing in two successful groups, it’s time for Dawn’s voice to be heard. “It’s so exciting for me right now. I’m coming into my own. I’m deciding to say I really don’t care if you think I’m not pretty enough or sexy enough or you don’t think the sound is dope enough. I’m really falling in love with who I am and falling in love with the concept of what I’m choosing to do.”

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Joe Jonas single cover + release info

Joe Jonas will release his debut single as a solo artist, "See No More," on June 3rd.  The highly anticipated debut solo album on Hollywood Records will be in stores on September 6, 2011 and will feature production by Danja, Rob Knox and Brian Kennedy.  "See No More" was co-written by Joe Jonas and Chris Brown and produced by Brian Kennedy.  The song will be available digitally for sale on June 13th.


"Working on this album has been a rewarding but intense experience.  'See No More' especially carries a lot of personal emotions with it and I am hoping people listening to it will get a sense of where I'm coming from with this new sound," says Joe Jonas.  "I've had an awesome team working with me on the music and I am excited, anxious, but more importantly... ready... to share it all with my fans.  It's as much for them as it is for me."

Joe Jonas is a member of the multi-platinum selling award winning band the Jonas Brothers.  He began his career as a performer at an early age appearing on Broadway in the acclaimed production of La Boheme.  Since then, Joe and his brothers have gone on to sell over 8 million albums worldwide and have performed to sold-out stadiums and arenas across three continents.  Joe is actively involved with both the Special Olympics and his own charity, Change For The Children.

Joe has recently been on the cover of Details Magazine and featured in Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone.  For more information on Joe Jonas, please visit his official website www.JoeJonasMusic.com.

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Nicola Robert's debut single coming in four days

Nicola Robert's debut solo coming soon

Nicola Roberts set for electro sound

WITH inspiration from outspoken rapping nutter M.I.A. and Swedish singer ROBYN, the new solo album from NICOLA ROBERTS is shaping up to be more edgy than bandmate CHERYL COLE's.

Producer JOE MOUNT from METRONOMY, whose decent new album The English Riviera is out this week, said: "We did two tracks together, one of them is a bit more electronic-sounding.

"She was really into Robyn and M.I.A.

"I was surprised but it's a good place for her to start."

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Joe Jonas: "The Dance Element Is Where My Heart Is"

Joe Jonas has been busy working on the studio on his solo album.

Make sure to pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly for a sneak peek of what Joe’s been working on. Don’t worry, Joe isn’t moving too far from the roots of the music you’ve grown to love from him.

He shares, “It’s not a cheesy pop record. Most of the songs are love-related, but I put responsibility on myself to grab their ears again.”

So what is the sound? Joe says, “The dance element is where my heart is.”

For even more, make sure to pick up the issue of EW which is on newsstands in NYC and LA today and everywhere on Friday.

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Jessica Sutta (formerly of Pussycat Dolls) - "I Wanna Be Bad" Music Video

Joe Jonas to Release Solo Album in 2011

Joe Jonas is going solo.

That's right, Jonas Brothers fans. Better get used to just one JoBro on your stage, because E! News has exclusively confirmed the middle one is stepping out on his own…

"We are planning for an early 2011 release," a rep for Hollywood Records tells us. The Jonas Brothers recently ended the North American leg of their Camp Rock 2 tour, and Joe is currently in the studio working on his first solo effort.

The insider tells us that Joe "wants a more dangerous sound," along the lines of a "sexier, Justin Timberlake" vibe. Well, if Joe can emulate J.T., than we think he'll be just fine on his own.

We're also hearing that Joe wants to redo his look as well, opting for a "T-shirt -and-leather jacket" ensemble as opposed to the suit-and-tie get-up the Jonas Brothers have been known to favor.

Earlier this year, Joe dropped some hints that he would be following in younger brother Nick's footsteps by doing a sibling-free side project, telling our Marc Malkin, "I'm writing songs right now. I'm writing a lot of music."

And before the screaming and hysterics can begin, know that this is being labeled as a side project, and the Jonas Brothers are "absolutely not" breaking up.

"The JoBros are here to stay," says the band insider.

In other words, Jonas fans, you can have your trio cake and eat the solo pieces, too.

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