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Will.i.am’s Disagreement With Akon Over Michael Jackson’s New Album

Akon might be singing the praises of Michael Jackson’s upcoming new album, but Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am told Access Hollywood he believes the late singer wouldn’t be happy with the music.

Michael Jackson Song With Akon To Be First Official Release Of Posthumous Album Next Month

Lenny Kravitz, Akon and 50 Cent will be featured on the upcoming posthumous album from Michael Jackson.

Epic Records and Jackson’s estate released more details about the record simply called “MICHAEL"on Friday. The song “Hold My Hand” with Akon will be the first single and debut on Jackson’s website on Monday.

Katy Perry, Akon Set As Musical Guests For Victoria’s Secret Show

Katy Perry, Akon and model Adriana Lima in a $2 million fantasy bra are among the highlights planned for this year’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show.

Other models expected on the runway include Alessandra Ambrosio, Rosie-Huntington Whiteley, Chanel Iman and Candice Swanepoel. Missing from the lineup is Heidi Klum, who recently parted with the brand.

Akon: Lady Gaga Makes Christina Aguilera ‘Insecure’

Akon hopes Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga go their separate ways – musically speaking.

“Christina shouldn’t have anything to prove or anyone to compete with. I miss the old Christina Aguilera. I like the old one better than the new one,” the musician told Vibe magazine of the comparisons between Christina’s electro-tinged new “Bionic” sound and Lady Gaga.

Akon Talks Unreleased Duet With Michael Jackson

Akon is one of the handfuls of artists who were lucky enough to collaborate with Michael Jackson before his untimely passing. The R&B singer – who first recorded alongside Jackson on the “Thriller 25th Anniversary” album – said working with the King of Pop was an “incredible” experience.

Akon Speaks At Upstate NY Gun Violence Forum

Hip-hop star Akon spoke to students in upstate New York about gun violence as part of a plea agreement for tossing a fan off stage at a concert nearby.

Akon pleaded guilty in December to tossing the teen off stage at a June 2007 concert at Dutchess County Stadium in Fishkill, N.Y. He won’t serve jail time but must complete 65 hours of anti-violence and anti-gang community service.

Akon: Would ‘Absolutely’ Work With Chris Brown

Akon — who has gone through legal woes and bad publicity himself — says he’d be willing to work with pop’s latest problem child, Chris Brown.

“Oh, absolutely!” Akon said in a phone interview Monday. “I wouldn’t take anybody’s personal issues or problems-- I won’t hold them accountable for that when it comes to work. I think it’s twoseparate things.”

Akon Will Go To Trial In New York Fan-Toss Case

Akon will go to trial on criminal charges he tossed a fan offstage at a concert last summer.

The 35-year-old singer is accused of tossing a teenager off the stage during a June 2007 concert at a minor league baseball stadium near Poughkeepsie. Another concertgoer said she suffered a concussion when the boy landed on her.

Whitney Houston Duet With Akon Leaks Online

Whitney Houston’s new album isn’t due out for months, but it appears you can’t keep good music down.

A single featuring Whitney and producer Akon surfaced on the Internet recently.

Akon Pleads Not Guilty To Charges Over Incident At June Concert

FISHKILL, N.Y. (December 3, 2007) – Akon plead not guilty to criminal charges relating to an incident in June when the R&B star tossed a fan from the stage at one of his concerts,

Authorities Charge Akon Over Incident At NY Concert

FISHKILL, N.Y. (November 29, 2007) — Akon faces criminal charges after a fan said she suffered a concussion when the hip-hop star tossed a teenager off the stage and onto her in the concert crowd, police said Thursday.

Akon’s Stage Collapses During Construction; Three Injured

ATLANTA, Georgia (October 26, 2007) — Part of a concert set being built for a show featuring R&B singer Akon collapsed at Emory University, injuring three workers.