Ne-Yo 'wants to launch Keisha solo career'

Ne-Yo has reportedly got in touch with ex-Sugababe Keisha Buchanan about collaborating on her upcoming solo material.

The R&B star contacted Buchanan after he learned that she had been forced out of the British girlband last week.

A source told London Lite: "Keisha has known Ne-Yo for a few years. They are close friends and have worked together on Sugababes material.

"So when he heard she had left the group, he contacted her and told her he wants to work with her."

Buchanan was replaced in Sugababes by Jade Ewen.