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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Lady Gaga confirms she will release a new album this year

Lady Gaga has confirmed that she will release a new album this year.

The singer released her second studio album 'Born This Way' last May, but in an interview with The Insider claimed that she wanted to "keep writing music" and planned to put out a new LP in 2012.

Gaga said:

I just want to keep going. I'm not as goal obsessed as I am process obsessed. I just want to keep writing music. I'm looking forward to putting out another album and going on tour.

The star also said that she was putting any plans for a family on the back-burner for the foreseeable future, and insisted that her career was her current priority ahead of any ambitions in her personal life. When asked if she would like to be a mother in the future, she answered: "Someday - long, long day from now. My next baby will be my new record."

Last month, Lady Gaga revealed that she had already chosen a name for her new album and had started to pen tunes for the LP. She had previously claimed that she was planning a duet with Elton John for the record.

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Katy Perry Writing New Songs about Russell Brand Split

Katy Perry is reportedly pouring the heartbreak felt from her recent split from husband Russell Brand into her new material.

The singer is said to have written down her feelings in a book since her marriage to the actor broke down at the end of 2011 and intends to use the notes for her third album. A source told The Sun: "Ever since problems started to emerge, she penned her thoughts in a diary which she goes back to to draw upon for lyrics for her songs.

"She has always said that writing is almost a form of therapy for her and she would often be found in her dressing room on tour writing in her diary."

They added: "She spent a lot of time in Hawaii over Christmas writing lyrics to two of her latest tracks."

Perry recently revealed that she plans to take take time off to "live a little" before she starts work on the follow-up to Teenage Dream.

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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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