Akon plans gig Down UnderSeptember 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Global hip-hop star Akon will perform in Australia next month with pal T-Pain. Akon has made music with heavyweights including Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Wyclef Jean, Eminem and most recently David Guetta., reports The Daily Telegraph.
Source: Chris Brown will not perform at Michael Jackson tribute concert in AustriaSeptember 9th, 2009 Source: Chris Brown won't perform Jackson tributeLOS ANGELES — Chris Brown won't perform at a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Austria, contrary to statements by promoters, a person close to the situation said Wednesday. A publicist for Mary J.
Beyonce nominated for three MOBO AwardsAugust 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Beyonce Knowles has been nominated for three MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards. Beyonce, 27, is up for Best Video for 'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)', and Best International Act and Best Album for 'I Am...Sasha Fierce', at the annual British awards ceremony, which recognises music of black origin.
Calvin Harris knocks MJ off the top spot in UK album chartAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson has finally been knocked from the top of the UK album chart. Calvin Harris has leapt straight to the top of the UK album chart with new release 'Ready For The Weekend, knocking Jackson's album 'The Essential' from the perch, where it had been for seven weeks, reports the BBC.
It's official - Robbie Williams will appear on 'X Factor'August 15th, 2009 LONDON - Robbie Williams has agreed to make an appearance on The X Factor. The former Take That star's website confirmed that the 35-year-old will feature on the ITV1 show's sixth series, which kicks off on August 22, reports the Sun.
Thriller album cover: releasedAugust 14th, 2009 The 25th Anniversary Thriller album cover was released today. Origanal Thriller was the sixth studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson.
Whitney Houston was apprehensive about working with AkonJuly 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Whitney Houston has confessed that she was apprehensive about working with pop sensation Akon, when her mentor Clive Davis first suggested the collaboration. The 'I'm every woman' hitmaker wanted to recreate her 1999 hit 'My Love Is Your Love', in which she worked with Wyclef Jean, but had reservations in regard of the 'Locked Up' singer.
Jesse Metcalfe set to come back on Desperate HousewivesJuly 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor Jesse Metcalfe is all set to reprise his role on hit TV show 'Desperate Housewives', according to reports. He has reportedly signed on to play the role of hunky gardener John Rowland in the show that began in 2004.
'Take That' plan sixth albumJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - English pop group 'Take That', currently busy with their Circus tour, have already started working on their sixth album, sources say. "The lads always thought the Circus album would be a good way to bow out.
Michael Jackson left an 'endless' supply of music that could be released for yearsJuly 2nd, 2009 'Endless' supply of music in Jackson's vaults
NEW YORK — Michael Jackson had a mountain of unreleased recordings in the vault when he died — music that is almost certain to be packaged and repackaged for his fans in the years to come. The material includes unused tracks from studio sessions of some of Jackson's best albums, as well as more recently recorded songs made with Senegalese R&B singer and producer Akon and Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am.
'Jacko will perform but not sing' on London tour, says AkonJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Thrashing hopes of millions of Michael Jackson's fans, Akon has said that the King of Pop will not be singing live during his comeback concerts, and will instead be lip syncing his famous tracks. The news might disappoint scores of fans, who have splashed out on tickets for Jacko's upcoming seven-month London residency-'This Is It'.
Akon to enthral Malaysian fans with beach party gig on July 2May 29th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - R 'n' B star Akon will be enthralling thousands of Malaysian fans when he stages his concert there on July 2. Often called Mr.
Akon to become father for the 6th time. How greedy! May 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - R 'n' B star Akon has reportedly impregnated a Uganda woman during his tour in the country. Akon aka Aliaune Thiam allegedly enjoyed an intimate relationship with a Uganda woman named Susan Owori during his Africa visit, reports Contactmusic. Susan, who is the younger sister of fashion designer Sylvie Owori, has named Akon as the father of her unborn child.
Akon to launch two perfumesMay 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - R 'n' B musician Akon is gearing up to launch his own fragrance. According to reports, he will be coming up with his two perfumes this year.
Akon to compose music for 2010 football world cupMay 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - R 'n' B musician Akon has landed an incredibly lucrative deal, as he has been asked to make music for the forthcoming 2010 football world cup. The 'Birthmark' hitmaker has been roped in to record a theme song for the football world cup event, which will take place in South Africa next year, and oversee performances throughout the tournament.
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