Missy Elliott hosting a summer 'Block Party'

10:22 AM PDT 6/10/2008 by Mariel Concepcion, Billboard, AP

Hopes to release delayed album in August

NEW YORK -- Missy Elliott is eyeing an August release for her next studio album, "Block Party," on which she's presently putting the finishing touches. The oft-delayed set, which was originally slated for May, features production from Souldiggaz, Danjahandz, Pharrell, T-Pain, Pointguard and Timbaland.