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New Kids On The Block are set to release a duet with rapper Ne-Yo.

The boy band – who recently reformed following their success in the late 80s and early 90s – have teamed up with the R’n’B singer on their new track ‘Single’.

According to sources, the song will also appear on the band’s upcoming album ‘The Block’ which will be released worldwide in September.

Other singers who appear on the highly-anticipated record include the Pussycat Dolls and Lady Gaga, and it features tracks produced by Timbaland, Teddy Riley and RedOne. New Kids On The Block - Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joe

McIntyre, Danny Wood and Donnie Wahlberg - will release their first comeback single ‘Summertime’ this August.

It was recently reported the group will be collaborating with pop legend Michael Jackson, who is keen to revive his own career.

Donnie said: “It’s very exciting. It’s one big party and everyone wants to join us!”

New Kids On The Block will start their North American tour this September.

It’s not your average pairing… but Usher wants to work with Michael Buble.

The R’n’B star is desperate to team up with the Canadian jazz artist on his new album ‘Here I Stand’ and has even written a song for them to perform together.

He said: ‘I would love to perform my track ‘Forever Young’ with Michael Buble. I actually wrote that song with the intention of him and me doing it together.’

The ‘Love in This Club’ singer is also keen to collaborate with US singer-songwriter John Mayer.

Usher added: ‘I would like to do something with John Mayer on one of my songs ‘Something Special’ which is on my new album. I would love him to play the guitar and sing with me on that.’

The 29-year-old star, who has recorded a track with Ne-Yo for his new LP, insists he is happy his 18-year-old chart rival Chris Brown has enjoyed such success.

Usher explained: ‘All of this new energy is great for the industry. Chris is the guy who dances and sings, which is a lot like I do and did as a young artist. If time serves us correctly, and artists continue to better themselves, then hopefully he will follow the same path that I did.’

‘Here I stand’, which is Usher’s fifth studio album, is scheduled to be released worldwide on May 27.