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According to the news, R&B star Joe is preparing his comeback to the music industry, after taking some time out to take care of his business which includes fashion line J Thomas, tequila brand Sojo and buying and selling real estate. Joe, whose full name is Joe Thomas, released his fifth album And Then in 2003 is now reportedly preparing his return with his latest album Ain’t Nothing Like Me.

I want to branch out and be more than just someone who comes out and sings. So it made sense to take a break. I haven’t even been working on any outside music projects.
- said R&B star Joe -

According to the news, R&B Celebrity Ne-yo (by real name Shaffer Chimere Smith) may give some or even all the songs that he has been written for Britney Spears to PCD’ Nicole Scherzinger. The singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, who has also written songs also for Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Rihanna, admits that Britney may not get her hands on some of the songs he initially created for her.

It’s true the R&B sensation Ne-Yo originally said he would wait for Britney Spears even though she failed to attend scheduled studios sessions but he now believes that some of those might be perfect for The Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger.

We set up no less than four sessions for Britney to just come and listen to the songs I wrote for her. She never showed up. I think they want me to hold these songs that I’ve written until she finishes going through her thing. But a couple might be perfect for The Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger, so…
- R&B Celebrity Ne-yo explains -

According to the news, Hip-Hop star 50 Cent revealed in a radio interview that his latest album Before I Self-Destruct will be out in stores in June 19. Making his own remarks over the upcoming album 50 Cent said that his third album is better than his previous two albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre. It is also known that the album will feature production by J.R. Rotem, Rich Harrison and also Timberland. Lets hope for the best! Details about 50’s upcoming album Before I Self-Destruct are yet to be revealed.

I’m getting ready to go into this project, considering that Apple is selling millions of iPods and Microsoft is coming out with competing products and Sony — everybody has something that encourages people to download material instead of purchasing the actual CD. […] You gonna love it. I’m tellin you, you gonna love it. Its crazy hot. It’s better than Get Rich and The Massacre. Im excited I cant wait for my record to come out so everybody can listen to it.
- said Hip-Hop star 50 Cent -

According to the news, singer-songwriter Ne-Yo has his mind set on working with still Pop star Britney Spears. Not long ago Ne-Yo has revealed he is more then determined to help Britney on her comeback album with his writing skills. However Ne-yo revealed to MTV that despite his patience the two celebrities didn’t had studio meetings because Britney - who is currently in rehab in Malibu, California - stood him up three times, that is why the R&B sensations will not insists and will wait a phone call to get the studio sessions starting. Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo’ his brand new single is Because Of You, the first track to be released from his highly anticipated second album, due April 24th. (more…)

According to the news, the singer/songwriter Ne-Yo will help Jennifer Hudson with a few songs on her debut album. Actually they are recording a duet as they recently teamed up in the studio to work on the Hudson’s album debut. Jennifer who is also being helped by John Legend, is reportedly very impressed with Ne-Yo’ work so far, a reason more for Hudson to agree to record a duet with her the R&B singer/songwriter. In other music news, Ne-Yo (who’s latest song and video is Because of You) will also give a helping writing hand to Britney Spears and Whitney Houston’s comeback albums and his new album will hit stores in April 24th.

We did a duet together and it came out very hot. The name of the song is called Leavin’ Tonight and… it’s one of those songs where I am clearly being out-sang and I know it. But, because it is Jennifer Hudson and she has such an amazing voice, it’s just an honor to be on the track with her. The bigness of her voice and the regularity of my voice, the contrast between the two is like night and day and it makes perfect sense.
- Ne-Yo tells MTV News -