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Quincy Jones Kicked Into Touch
Michael Jackson fired Quincy Jones because he thought the producer was out of touch. The music veteran - who produced the singer's breakthrough 'Off The Wall' album and 'Thriller', the biggest selling album of all...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 September 2010
Redone Launches Label
Lady Gaga's co-writer and producer has launched his own record label. RedOne - who has also worked alongside the likes of Michael Jackson, Kylie Minogue and Akon - has joined forces with Universal Music to...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 August 2010
Justin Bieber Pranked Akon
Justin Bieber pretended to be Akon's illegitimate son.The 16-year-old singer prank-called the music star after stealing his number from the phone of his manager Scooter.Scooter recalled: "He was like, 'Daddy, why don't you love me?'...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 August 2010
David Guetta Sets Download Record
David Guetta is the most downloaded dance artist in history. The chart-topping French DJ - who has achieved three number one hits in the UK, collaborating with Kelly Rowland, Akon and the Black Eyed Peas'...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2010
Aguilera Brushes Off Gaga Copycat Slurs
CHRISTINA AGUILERA has brushed off accusations from AKON that she's copying the look and sound of LADY GAGA - insisting she's not worried about the criticism.The R&B singer, who takes credit for discovering Gaga after...
By WENN on 22 April 2010
Kelly Rowland's 'Unpleasant' Flight
Kelly Rowland rowed with cabin crew on a "sh**ty" flight into Sydney, Australia yesterday (15.04.10).The former Destiny's Child singer reportedly flew into a rage as she got off her flight from Melbourne and criticised staff...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 April 2010
Akon: 'Aguilera Is Copying Gaga'
AKON is convinced LADY GAGA has scared all her music rivals into copying her sound - insisting CHRISTINA AGUILERA is "trying to do the exact same thing musically".The R&B singer takes the credit for discovering...
By WENN on 15 April 2010
Akon Banned From Sri Lanka
Akon has been banned from playing in Sri Lanka. The R'n'B singer has been denied a visa to perform in the country on April 24 after protests erupted over a music video deemed offensive to...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 March 2010
Akon Denied Visa For Sri Lanka Concert
AKON's upcoming concert in Sri Lanka has been thrown into jeopardy after government officials denied the R&B singer a visa to enter the country.The Smack That hitmaker has come under fire from locals in the...
By WENN on 23 March 2010
Akon's Buddha Desecration Sparks Riot In Sri Lanka
Four people have been injured at a Sri Lankan broadcaster's headquarters after Buddhist protesters campaigning against an upcoming AKON concert hurled rocks at the building.Promoters of the R&B singer's April (10) concert in the capital...
By WENN on 22 March 2010
Usher & Akon Honour Young People In New York
Stars including USHER, AKON and rap mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS were on hand to present special prizes to inspirational youngsters at the Do Something Awards in New York on Thursday night (04Jun09).The ceremony at Manhattan's Apollo...
By WENN on 06 June 2009
Akon: 'Jackson Will Lip Sync Live'
AKON has disappointed scores of fans who have splashed out on tickets for MICHAEL JACKSON's comeback concerts by insisting the King of Pop won't be singing live.The R&B star, who has previously collaborated with the...
By WENN on 30 May 2009
Dolla Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To Murder
The man charged with killing AKON protege DOLLA has pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault with a firearm and one count of murder. The rising star, real name Roderick Anthony Burton II, was fatally...
By WENN on 23 May 2009
Akon Confused By Knight Link To Employee's Robbery
AKON is confused by reports linking the robbery of his in-house producer DETAIL to an alleged feud with rap mogul MARION 'SUGE' KNIGHT - because their dealings have always been "peaceful". The producer's home in Van...
By WENN on 26 March 2009
Second Number One Single For Lady Gaga
US star Lady GaGa has claimed her second UK number one single with Poker Face, despite the song entering the chart ten weeks ago.The New Yorker's hit climbed from fourth to knock last week's number...
By Contributor on 23 March 2009
Katy Perry Mistakenly Given Best Song Award
US singer Katy Perry has wrongly been awarded the best international song prize at a French awards show.The NRJ awards is one of the country's most prestigious shows which picks winners of the awards on...
By Contributor on 18 January 2009
Akon: 'Jackson Will Never Tour Again'
R+B singer AKON is convinced pop superstar MICHAEL JACKSON will never commit to another world tour - because constant media intrusion has destroyed his confidence. The Thriller hitmaker has been the centre of growing speculation...
By WENN on 15 December 2008
Akon Gives Up Dreams Of Becoming President Of Senegal After Watching 24
R+B star AKON has ruled out becoming the next president of Senegal - after watching the dangers the fictional US leader on TV drama 24 went through. The SMACK THAT singer currently acts as an...
By WENN on 16 February 2007
Akon Owns South African Diamond Mine
Senegalese R+B sensation AKON boasts his own South African diamond mine. The SMACK THAT singer admits he doesn't like to talk about the acquisition he claimed in 2005 because his ownership deal is "complicated." He...
By World Entertainment News Network on 26 January 2007
Akon To Turn His Life Story Into A Movie
R+B star AKON is turning his life story into hard-hitting new biopic ILLEGAL ALIEN, which will shed light on his early upbringing in Africa. The LONELY hitmaker was born and raised in Senegal before his...
By WENN on 10 October 2006
Akon Recreates 48 Hours In New Video
R+B sensation AKON is recreating cult movie 48 HOURS in his new video SMACK THAT with EMINEM and actor ERIC ROBERTS. The Senegalese singer takes on EDDIE MURPHY's convict REGGIE HAMMOND from the 1982 film,...
By WENN on 23 August 2006
Coldplay And Gorillaz Top Mtv Europe Nominations
COLDPLAY, GORILLAZ, GREEN DAY and GWEN STEFANI are leading the nominations at this year's (05) MTV Europe Music Awards. The YELLOW hitmakers, fronted by CHRIS MARTIN, are up for five gongs, including Best Group,...
By WENN on 28 September 2005
Jesse Mccartney Punks Akon
US pop pin-up JESSE McCARTNEY got the opportunity to play a prank on rapper AKON recently, after he was caught out on ASHTON KUTCHER's hit show PUNK'D. During a recent episode of the show,...
By WENN on 26 July 2005
Akon Sold Stolen Cars To The Rich And Famous
R+B star AKON has accused a stream of celebrities and sports stars of buying the luxury stolen cars he used to sell illegally. Although the LONELY sensation is refusing to unveil the guilty parties,...
By WENN on 16 May 2005
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