Read more Akon stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/15309/akon.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 14:22:31 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/68858/chris-brown-to-perform-at-jackson-tribute.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagChris Brown will take the stage at a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna, the Mirror reports. Jackson's brother Jermaine says 25 performers are expected. So far, Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Sister Sledge, Akon, and Angela Bassett are confirmed. More names will be announced this week. The artists will...http://www.newser.com/story/68858/chris-brown-to-perform-at-jackson-tribute.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 08 Sep 2009 8:08:10 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64197/was-jackson-healthy-or-on-the-brink-yes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWas Michael Jackson happy and healthy, or drug-addled and depressed in his final days? Depends who you ask. The AP compiles a list of contradictory reports from the star’s inner circle: Concert promoter Randy Phillips initially told reporters Jackson was "a healthy, vibrant human being,” but later said he hired...http://www.newser.com/story/64197/was-jackson-healthy-or-on-the-brink-yes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 12 Jul 2009 14:43:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61008/whitneys-comeback-album-out-sept-1.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWhitney Houston is releasing an album Sept. 1, and she's getting a little comeback help from today's R&B/hip-hop kings. The untitled Arista record is rumored to include collaborations with will.i.am, Sean Garett, and Akon, Billboard reports. During the run-up to the big release—her last effort was 2002's...http://www.newser.com/story/61008/whitneys-comeback-album-out-sept-1.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 04 Jun 2009 13:33:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54320/hudson-returns-to-idol-barker-to-price-is-right.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCelebrities are returning to their roots today. Jennifer Hudson is taping a performance after tonight’s American Idol that will air on an upcoming episode, the AP reports, and Bob Barker is taping an appearance on The Price is Right to air April 16, according to Variety. Elsewhere: In more Idol...http://www.newser.com/story/54320/hudson-returns-to-idol-barker-to-price-is-right.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 25 Mar 2009 11:28:32 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/45609/akon-pleads-guilty-fined-for-tossing-fan.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSinger Akon pleaded guilty today to charges stemming from a 2007 fan-tossing incident, TMZ reports. At a concert last year, the crooner grabbed a teenager and threw him from the stage; his guilty plea for harassment nets him a $350 fine and 65 hours of community service. Akon apologized, and...http://www.newser.com/story/45609/akon-pleads-guilty-fined-for-tossing-fan.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 17 Dec 2008 13:47:55 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/18875/thriller-revives-prettiest-star.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThriller 's 25th anniversary reissue shows why Michael Jackson was once "the coolest, slinkiest, prettiest pop star alive,” Rob Sheffield writes in Rolling Stone . Six “lame” remixes by stars like Fergie, Akon, and Kanye West apparently indicate the best-selling album of all time "cowed" the cover artists, who "know nobody...http://www.newser.com/story/18875/thriller-revives-prettiest-star.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 12 Feb 2008 16:32:33 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/15311/most-traded-music-movies-and-tv-shows-of-2007.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagForget box office numbers and Billboard charts: Wired reveals what people were really into last year by probing the action on peer-to-peer file-sharing networks. The year's most-traded files: Songs: Shop Boyz, "Party Like A Rock Star" Akon, "I Wanna Luv U" Sean Kingston, "Beautiful Girls" Movies: Resident Evil: Extinction Pirates...http://www.newser.com/story/15311/most-traded-music-movies-and-tv-shows-of-2007.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 01 Jan 2008 13:28:15 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/14061/billboard-names-daughtry-the-years-1-album.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBillboard has declared "American Idol" alum Chris Daughtry the year's most popular artist, thanks to "Daughtry," his band's debut album, which has sold 3.2 million copies. Akon took second place with "Konvicted," which sold 2.7 million. Beyonce had the No. 1 single, "Irreplaceable," and the Police's reunion tour...http://www.newser.com/story/14061/billboard-names-daughtry-the-years-1-album.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 14 Dec 2007 7:58:32 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/9859/youtubers-call-takedown-notices-abusive.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagYouTube has long been on the forefront of citizen filmmaking, but now it’s hitting the vanguard of citizen litigation. Many are crying foul at the frequency of takedown notices—warnings of infringement by copyright holders. Said one user who sued Universal after video of her baby performing over a Prince...http://www.newser.com/story/9859/youtubers-call-takedown-notices-abusive.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 19 Oct 2007 14:04:16 CDT