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Akon Desperate To Sign American Idol Star
Hitmaker Akon can't wait for American Idol finalist Jessica Sanchez to be voted off the TV talent show - so he can sign her up.It appears the teenager has a career path mapped out for...
By WENN on 30 April 2012
Akon Accidentally Hung Up On Jackson Out Of Shock
Hip-hop star Akon hung up on Michael Jackson when the King of Pop first phoned him about recording a duet - because he refused to believe his childhood idol was a fan.Akon, real name Aliaune...
By WENN on 13 April 2012
Guetta Seeks Song Advice From Fans
French Dj David Guetta has asked fans for advice on his next single, because he can't decide whether to release his Akon collaboration or his project with Chris Brown and Lil Wayne.The producer is eyeing...
By WENN on 14 March 2012
Akon Sued Over Construction Bill
R&B star Akon is facing a legal battle over an allegedly unpaid bill for construction work at his home in Georgia.The singer has been accused of failing to hand over $51,000 (£31,875) to a local...
By WENN on 21 February 2012
Foo Fighters And Deadmau5 To Collaborate At Grammys
Foo Fighters and Deadmau5 will collaborate at the Grammy Awards.The rock group with be paired with the Canadian DJ to perform his remixed version of their track 'Rope' - which is nominated for a trophy...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 February 2012
David Guetta Brings Out Nicki's Best Vocals
David Guetta enjoys bringing out Nicki Minaj's "full capacity as a singer". The 'Sexy Chick' hitmaker has worked with the rapper on a number of tracks including 'Where Them Girls At' and 'Turn Me On',...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 January 2012
How Heartache Inspired Lady Gaga's 'Marry The Night'
Lady Gaga has revealed how the heartache of being dropped from her first label Island Def Jam Records inspired her new video for 'Marry the Night'. The pop superstar unleashed the epic 13 minute video...
By WENN on 02 December 2011
Jay Z And Kanye West Tops Earners List With $53 Million
Jay Z and his 'Watch the Throne' collaborator Kanye West dominate the top of Forbes Hip-hop earners list 2011, placing first and third with combined yearly earnings of $53 million. The list, which does not...
By WENN on 11 August 2011
David Guetta Held Back Album For Jessie J
David Guetta held back his new album so he could include Jessie J.The dance musician's new album 'Nothing but the Beat' was ready for release, until he heard back from the 'Do It like a...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 August 2011
The Game's Manager Surrenders To Cops
The manager of rapper The Game and R&B star Akon has turned himself over to police after a fugitive warrant was issued for his arrest in relation to federal drug charges.James Rosemond, also known as...
By WENN on 24 May 2011
David Guetta Chased Nicki Minaj
David Guetta was so desperate to work with Nicki Minaj he pursued her for a year. The French DJ and producer - who is behind some of biggest hits of recent years, including Flo Rida's...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 May 2011
Akon Strips Off Onstage
R&B star Akon gave fans a raunchy surprise at a gig on Wednesday (27Apr11) by stripping down to his underwear onstage.The Smack That hitmaker was performing as part of Usher's Omg Tour in Sunrise, Florida,...
By WENN on 28 April 2011
Selena Gomez Lands Prank Show
Selena Gomes has reportedly landed her own "prank" show.The 18-year-old star has filmed a pilot for the as-yet untitled programme, which is said to be similar to 'Punk'd' - in which Ashton Kutcher played tricks...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 March 2011
Akon's Booking Agents Fire Back At Singer's Lawsuit
Akon's former booking agents have fired back at the R&B star after he accused them of failing to pay performance fees, breach of contract and trademark infringement in a new lawsuit, insisting they're the ones...
By WENN on 05 March 2011
Akon Suing Former Booking Agent For Breach Of Contract
R&B star Akon is suing his former booking agent for breach of contract and trademark infringement.The singer/producer and bosses at his Kon Live Touring, Inc. company filed a complaint against American Talent Agency, Inc. on...
By WENN on 04 March 2011
Akon Willing To Kidnap Bono For Duet
R&B superstar AKON has set his sights on a duet with U2 - joking he'll go as far as kidnapping frontman BONO to ensure the rocker sings on his next album.The Smack That hitmaker is...
By WENN on 12 November 2010
Katy Perry Stars In Victoria's Secret Show
Katy Perry was the star performer at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show last night (10.11.10).The 'California Gurls' singer - freshly back from her honeymoon with new husband Russell Brand - looked stunning as she...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 November 2010
Akon Sets Up School In Senegal
R&B superstar AKON has poured the profits from his live shows into funding a new school in Senegal.The singer, who was born in the U.S. and raised in Senegal, has used his own money to...
By WENN on 09 November 2010
Akon's Princely Past
Akon used to pretend he was an African prince to get girls.The 'Lonely' singer split his time between Senegal and the US while growing up and admits he would play on his African roots as...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 November 2010
Katy Perry's Secret Show
Katy Perry and Akon will perform at this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The 'California Gurls' singer and the rapper will provide the musical entertainment at the annual event for the lingerie giants, which will...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 October 2010
Justin Bieber Plans Twi-night With Pattinson
Justin Bieber wants Robert Pattinson to be his "wingman" and help him pick up girls on nights out. The teenage pop star - who is rumoured to be dating 16-year-old Jasmine Villegas, who co-starred in...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 October 2010
Perfume Designer Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is to release her own range of fragrances.The eccentric singer - famed for her outrageous fashion sense - has signed a deal with cosmetics firm Coty Inc. to create perfumes under her name,...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 September 2010
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
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