Ne-Yo May Give Spears Songs To Scherzinger

(andPOP) - R&B singer NE-YO has written a string of songs for troubled pop star BRITNEY SPEARS, but may end up giving the tracks to THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS frontwoman NICOLE SCHERZINGER.

The SO SICK hitmaker, 24, has written tunes for Spears, WHITNEY HOUSTON, CELINE DION and RIHANNA, among others, but admits the TOXIC singer may not get her hands on some of the songs he originally created for her. Ne-Yo, real name SHAFFER CHIMERE SMITH, originally said he would wait for Spears to deal with her demons after she failed to attend scheduled studios sessions between the pair earlier this year.

He explains, "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..."


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