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  1. Posted 7/1/08

    Akon/ Michael Jackson Collaboration, 'Hold My Hand,' Leaks

    Article | Akon/ Michael Jackson Collaboration, 'Hold My Hand,' Leaks

  2. Posted 5/16/08

    Akon Responds To <I>Smoking Gun</I> Report That He Fabricated His Criminal Past: 'It Only Helps Me'

    Article | Akon Responds To Smoking Gun Report That He Fabricated His Criminal Past: 'It Only Helps Me'

  3. Posted 4/17/08

    Akon's Con? Singer Allegedly Made Up Most Of His Felonious Past

    Article | Akon's Con? Singer Allegedly Made Up Most Of His Felonious Past

  4. Posted 4/3/08

    Nelly Lines Up Usher, Fergie And Akon For <i>Brass Knuckles</i> -- But No Bruce Springsteen

    Article | Nelly Lines Up Usher, Fergie And Akon For Brass Knuckles -- But No Bruce Springsteen

  5. Posted 3/4/08

    Akon Hoping For Michael Jackson Collaboration On Forthcoming LP, <i>Acquitted</i>

    Article | Akon Hoping For Michael Jackson Collaboration On Forthcoming LP, Acquitted

  6. Posted 2/28/08

    Kat DeLuna Sinks Her Claws Into Akon For <i>9 Lives</i> Re-Release, Which Features More Of 'Hip-Hop Kat'

    Article | Kat DeLuna Sinks Her Claws Into Akon For 9 Lives Re-Release, Which Features More Of 'Hip-Hop Kat'

  7. Posted 1/18/08

    Grammys Up In The Air: How Would A Downsized (Or Canceled) Show Affect The Music Industry?

    Article | Grammys Up In The Air: How Would A Downsized (Or Canceled) Show Affect The Music Industry?

  8. Posted 1/14/08

    Michael Jackson, Akon Are 'Startin' Somethin' ' On <i>Thriller 25</i> Track -- Listen To It Here!

    Article | Michael Jackson, Akon Are 'Startin' Somethin' ' On Thriller 25 Track -- Listen To It Here!

  9. Posted 12/17/07

    Wyclef, Akon Put A Spotlight On Haiti's Suffering <i>And</i> Beauty At Yele Festival

    Article | Wyclef, Akon Put A Spotlight On Haiti's Suffering And Beauty At Yele Festival

  10. Posted 12/6/07

    Kanye West, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, T.I. Pumped Out The Hottest Hip-Hop, In Our Year-End Top 10s

    Article | Kanye West, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, T.I. Pumped Out The Hottest Hip-Hop, In Our Year-End Top 10s

  11. Posted 12/6/07

    Akon Calls His Mom, Plain White T's Call Delilah To Celebrate Grammy Nominations

    Article | Akon Calls His Mom, Plain White T's Call Delilah To Celebrate Grammy Nominations

  12. Posted 12/6/07

    Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Justin Score Big Grammy Nominations

    Article | Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Justin Score Big Grammy Nominations

  13. Posted 12/5/07

    Britney Spears, Amy Winehouse, David Hasselhoff And Other Hot Messes, In Our Year-End Top 10s

    Article | Britney Spears, Amy Winehouse, David Hasselhoff And Other Hot Messes, In Our Year-End Top 10s

  14. Posted 12/3/07

    Kanye West Pops Up In Kid Sister Clip; Plus R. Kelly, Akon, Hillary Clinton, Chamillionaire, Ashley Tisdale & More, In <i>For The Record</i>

    Article | Kanye West Pops Up In Kid Sister Clip; Plus R. Kelly, Akon, Hillary Clinton, Chamillionaire, Ashley Tisdale & More, In For The Record

  15. Posted 11/29/07

    Akon Reportedly Charged With Endangering Welfare Of Minor During Summer Concert

    Article | Akon Reportedly Charged With Endangering Welfare Of Minor During Summer Concert

  16. Posted 11/19/07

    Britney Spears Agrees To Join Miley Cyrus For Thanksgiving; Plus R. Kelly, Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, 'High School Musical 3' & More, In <i>For The Record</i>

    Article | Britney Spears Agrees To Join Miley Cyrus For Thanksgiving; Plus R. Kelly, Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, 'High School Musical 3' & More, In For The Record

  17. Posted 10/31/07

    Don Vito's Fate In Jury's Hands; Plus Tony Yayo, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Pete Wentz, Britney Spears, Madonna, Linkin Park & More, In <i>For The Record</i>

    Article | Don Vito's Fate In Jury's Hands; Plus Tony Yayo, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Pete Wentz, Britney Spears, Madonna, Linkin Park & More, In For The Record

  18. Posted 10/23/07

    50 Cent Has His 'Fingers Crossed' For T.I.; David Banner, Akon, Others Also Voice Support

    Article | 50 Cent Has His 'Fingers Crossed' For T.I.; David Banner, Akon, Others Also Voice Support

  19. Posted 10/22/07

    50 Cent Explains Reconciliation With Lil' Kim, Films Action Video With Akon

    Article | 50 Cent Explains Reconciliation With Lil' Kim, Films Action Video With Akon

  20. Posted 9/19/07

    Akon Raves About Working With Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston

    Article | Akon Raves About Working With Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston

  21. Posted 9/10/07

    Ashlee Simpson Gives Pete Wentz A Lapdance, Cee-Lo Moons, T.I. Rocks JD's Bash: It's The VMA Party Report!

    Article | Ashlee Simpson Gives Pete Wentz A Lapdance, Cee-Lo Moons, T.I. Rocks JD's Bash: It's The VMA Party Report!

  22. Posted 9/10/07

    Britney Spears Kicks Off Show, But VMA Night Belongs To Rihanna And Justin Timberlake

    Article | Britney Spears Kicks Off Show, But VMA Night Belongs To Rihanna And Justin Timberlake

  23. Posted 9/5/07

    'High School Musical 2': Head Of <i>Billboard</i> Class; <i>Hustlenomics</i> Fails Yung Joc

    Article | 'High School Musical 2': Head Of Billboard Class; Hustlenomics Fails Yung Joc

  24. Posted 9/4/07

    Mixtape Monday: 50 Cent, Akon Become Phone Friends; Wyclef Lifts T.I.'s Swagger

    Feature | Mixtape Monday: 50 Cent, Akon Become Phone Friends; Wyclef Lifts T.I.'s Swagger

  25. Posted 8/30/07

    50 Cent, Akon, Soulja Boy Added To List Of VMA Performers

    Article | 50 Cent, Akon, Soulja Boy Added To List Of VMA Performers

  26. Posted 8/28/07

    Yung Joc And N.O.R.E. Try To Put Raekwon Proteges Ice Water On Ice, In <i>New Releases</i>

    Article | Yung Joc And N.O.R.E. Try To Put Raekwon Proteges Ice Water On Ice, In New Releases

  27. Posted 8/22/07

    T.I., Akon, Snoop, Pimp C Get Behind Nelly's <i>Brass Knuckles</i>

    Article | T.I., Akon, Snoop, Pimp C Get Behind Nelly's Brass Knuckles

  28. Posted 8/13/07

    Britney Spears' Assistant Served By Kevin Federline; Plus Diddy, Notorious B.I.G., Jennifer Lopez, Amy Winehouse & More, In <i>For The Record</i>

    Article | Britney Spears' Assistant Served By Kevin Federline; Plus Diddy, Notorious B.I.G., Jennifer Lopez, Amy Winehouse & More, In For The Record

  29. Posted 8/7/07

    Akon Might Have Made Plies' Song Into A Hit — Without Him — But There's No Beef

    Article | Akon Might Have Made Plies' Song Into A Hit — Without Him — But There's No Beef

  30. Posted 7/9/07

    Mixtape Monday: Clipse Call On Pharrell For Go-To Beats; Akon Spits Again

    Feature | Mixtape Monday: Clipse Call On Pharrell For Go-To Beats; Akon Spits Again

  31. Posted 7/7/07

    play icon Live Earth: We're In This Together

    Video | Live Earth: We're In This Together

  32. Posted 7/7/07

    play icon Live Earth Video: Alicia Keys Amazed By Event's 'Grandness'; Plus Kelly Clarkson, John Mayer, Fall Out Boy & More

    Article | Live Earth Video: Alicia Keys Amazed By Event's 'Grandness'; Plus Kelly Clarkson, John Mayer, Fall Out Boy & More

  33. Posted 6/19/07

    How Is DJ Khaled 'Takin' Over'? Follow His Collabo Commandments

    Article | How Is DJ Khaled 'Takin' Over'? Follow His Collabo Commandments

  34. Posted 6/13/07

    Game Rejects Plea Deal; Plus Akon, Britney, Harry Potter, Ciara, White Stripes, Kelly Clarkson & More In <i>For The Record</i>

    Article | Game Rejects Plea Deal; Plus Akon, Britney, Harry Potter, Ciara, White Stripes, Kelly Clarkson & More In For The Record

  35. Posted 6/7/07

    Akon's Attorney Denies Criminal Conduct in Fan-Throwing Incident

    Article | Akon's Attorney Denies Criminal Conduct in Fan-Throwing Incident

  36. Posted 6/7/07

    A.M. Surf Report: 50 Cent Setting Up Shop In Virtual World; 'Borat' Sued Some More; 'Harry Potter' Hardcover Is Red-Hot

    Article | A.M. Surf Report: 50 Cent Setting Up Shop In Virtual World; 'Borat' Sued Some More; 'Harry Potter' Hardcover Is Red-Hot

  37. Posted 6/6/07

    A.M. Surf Report: Police Seek Fan Tossed By Akon; Rage Against The Machine Start Mystery Countdown; Jessica Simpson Is Single Again

    Article | A.M. Surf Report: Police Seek Fan Tossed By Akon; Rage Against The Machine Start Mystery Countdown; Jessica Simpson Is Single Again

  38. Posted 6/6/07

    Daddy Yankee's Spanglish Rapping Proves To Akon He's <i>The Big Boss</i>

    Article | Daddy Yankee's Spanglish Rapping Proves To Akon He's The Big Boss

  39. Posted 5/30/07

    T.I. Kick-Starts Wyclef Jean's LP; Mary J. Blige, Akon Tagging Along

    Article | T.I. Kick-Starts Wyclef Jean's LP; Mary J. Blige, Akon Tagging Along

  40. Posted 5/9/07

    Fergie Previews Tour, Plus Paris Hilton, Jay-Z, Diddy, Nelly Furtado, Akon, Gwen Stefani & More In <i>For The Record</i>

    Article | Fergie Previews Tour, Plus Paris Hilton, Jay-Z, Diddy, Nelly Furtado, Akon, Gwen Stefani & More In For The Record

  41. Posted 5/2/07

    Avril Fights Off Joe, Trent, Akon And Some Monkeys To Hold Top <i>Billboard</i> Spot

    Article | Avril Fights Off Joe, Trent, Akon And Some Monkeys To Hold Top Billboard Spot

  42. Posted 4/27/07

    50 Cent Talks Timberlake Collabo, Star-Studded New LP <i>Curtis</i>

    Article | 50 Cent Talks Timberlake Collabo, Star-Studded New LP Curtis

  43. Posted 4/25/07

    Avril Hammers Nine Inch Nails For <i>Billboard</i>'s #1

    Article | Avril Hammers Nine Inch Nails For Billboard's #1

  44. Posted 4/18/07

    For The Record: Quick News On J. Lo, T.I., Snoop Dogg, Mike Jones, Rick James, Beyonce, <i>Now 24</i> & More

    Article | For The Record: Quick News On J. Lo, T.I., Snoop Dogg, Mike Jones, Rick James, Beyonce, Now 24 & More

  45. Posted 4/13/07

    Mario Gets Back To Making Music With Akon, Timbaland, Neptunes

    Article | Mario Gets Back To Making Music With Akon, Timbaland, Neptunes

  46. Posted 4/11/07

    Not Tim's Time: <i>Now 24</i> Tops Timbaland For <i>Billboard</i> #1

    Article | Not Tim's Time: Now 24 Tops Timbaland For Billboard #1

  47. Posted 4/10/07

    Kanye, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson Lead Live Earth's U.S. Lineup

    Article | Kanye, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson Lead Live Earth's U.S. Lineup

  48. Posted 3/25/07

    For The Record: Quick News On Eminem, 50, DG Yola, Gwen, 'Harry Potter,' Swizz Beatz & More

    Article | For The Record: Quick News On Eminem, 50, DG Yola, Gwen, 'Harry Potter,' Swizz Beatz & More

  49. Posted 3/21/07

    Musiq Soulchild Edges Out Lloyd For <i>Billboard</i> #1

    Article | Musiq Soulchild Edges Out Lloyd For Billboard #1

  50. Posted 3/19/07

    T.I. Taking On <i>T.I.P.</i> With Help From Eminem, Justin Timberlake

    Article | T.I. Taking On T.I.P. With Help From Eminem, Justin Timberlake

  51. Posted 3/8/07

    New R. Kelly LP Includes Akon, Jeezy, 'Flirt' — But No 'Closet' Till July

    Article | New R. Kelly LP Includes Akon, Jeezy, 'Flirt' — But No 'Closet' Till July

  52. Posted 3/7/07

    Daughtry Reclaim <i>Billboard</i> #1

    Article | Daughtry Reclaim Billboard #1

  53. Posted 2/28/07

    Norah Jones Holds <i>Billboard</i> #1, Daughtry Climbs Back To #2

    Article | Norah Jones Holds Billboard #1, Daughtry Climbs Back To #2

  54. Posted 2/14/07

    Fall Out Boy Take It To The Top, Score First <i>Billboard</i> #1

    Article | Fall Out Boy Take It To The Top, Score First Billboard #1

  55. Posted 1/31/07

    Pretty Ricky Thwart Shins' Quest For <i>Billboard</i> Glory

    Article | Pretty Ricky Thwart Shins' Quest For Billboard Glory

  56. Posted 1/30/07

    Akon Gets Sexy On The Beach For New Video, Raves About Working With Gwen

    Article | Akon Gets Sexy On The Beach For New Video, Raves About Working With Gwen

  57. Posted 1/24/07

    'Idol' Fever, Playoff Appearance Help Daughtry Finally Get To #1

    Article | 'Idol' Fever, Playoff Appearance Help Daughtry Finally Get To #1

  58. Posted 1/17/07

    'Dreamgirls' Soundtrack Holds At #1 During Sluggish Sales Week

    Article | 'Dreamgirls' Soundtrack Holds At #1 During Sluggish Sales Week

  59. Posted 1/11/07

    For The Record: Quick News On MCR, Madonna, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Pink, Gwen, NIN, AFI, Steve-O & More

    Article | For The Record: Quick News On MCR, Madonna, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Pink, Gwen, NIN, AFI, Steve-O & More

  60. Posted 1/10/07

    After Five-Week Climb, 'Dreamgirls' Is #1 As Album Sales Slump

    Article | After Five-Week Climb, 'Dreamgirls' Is #1 As Album Sales Slump

  61. Posted 1/3/07

    Omarion Gets Late Christmas Gift — #1 Debut — As Overall Sales Slide

    Article | Omarion Gets Late Christmas Gift — #1 Debut — As Overall Sales Slide

  62. Posted 12/28/06

    On-The-<i>Go!</i> Mario Changes LP Title, Reaches Out To Disadvantaged Kids

    Article | On-The-Go! Mario Changes LP Title, Reaches Out To Disadvantaged Kids

  63. Posted 12/6/06

    Jay-Z Takes A Week-Two Fall; Incubus' <i>Grenades</i> Blasts To #1

    Article | Jay-Z Takes A Week-Two Fall; Incubus' Grenades Blasts To #1

  64. Posted 12/5/06

    Mutual Admirers Snoop, Akon Keep Mood Light On 'I Wanna Love You' Set

    Article | Mutual Admirers Snoop, Akon Keep Mood Light On 'I Wanna Love You' Set

  65. Posted 12/4/06

    Baby On Board! Gwen Stefani's Son Joins Her On LP, Spring Tour

    Article | Baby On Board! Gwen Stefani's Son Joins Her On LP, Spring Tour

  66. Posted 11/22/06

    Game Clobbers Akon, Takes Albums Chart

    Article | Game Clobbers Akon, Takes Albums Chart

  67. Posted 11/14/06

    New Releases: Game, Fat Joe, (+44), Panic! At The Disco, Akon & More

    Article | New Releases: Game, Fat Joe, (+44), Panic! At The Disco, Akon & More

  68. Posted 9/5/06

    Mixtape Monday: 50 Cent 'Kills' Omarion Track; Eminem Hooks Up With Akon, Justin With Three 6

    Feature | Mixtape Monday: 50 Cent 'Kills' Omarion Track; Eminem Hooks Up With Akon, Justin With Three 6

  69. Posted 8/30/06

    For The Record: Quick News On Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey, Pink, AFI, John Legend, Outkast & More

    Article | For The Record: Quick News On Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey, Pink, AFI, John Legend, Outkast & More

  70. Posted 7/27/06

    A Newcomer 10 Years In The Making: Rick Ross Gets Help From Jay-Z, Akon On First LP

    Article | A Newcomer 10 Years In The Making: Rick Ross Gets Help From Jay-Z, Akon On First LP

  71. Posted 7/19/06

    Rick Ross Ready to 'Blow' Up When He Docks At <i>Port Of Miami</i> In August

    Article | Rick Ross Ready to 'Blow' Up When He Docks At Port Of Miami In August

  72. Posted 6/15/06

    Saga Of Young Jeezy, Akon Continues With Possible Duet LP

    Article | Saga Of Young Jeezy, Akon Continues With Possible Duet LP

  73. Posted 12/28/05

    Akon Looks To Become Next Hip-Hop Mogul Via Music, Film And ... Diamonds

    Article | Akon Looks To Become Next Hip-Hop Mogul Via Music, Film And ... Diamonds

  74. Posted 12/13/05

    T-Pain's Akon-Approved 'Hard R&B' Calms His Fear Of Sounding Soft

    Article | T-Pain's Akon-Approved 'Hard R&B' Calms His Fear Of Sounding Soft

  75. Posted 8/4/05

    Akon's 'Bananza' Inspired By A Post-Jail Trip To The Strip Club

    Article | Akon's 'Bananza' Inspired By A Post-Jail Trip To The Strip Club

  76. Posted 3/16/05

    50 Cent's <I>The Massacre</I> Still <I>Billboard</I> Champ

    Article | 50 Cent's The Massacre Still Billboard Champ

  77. Posted 1/12/05

    For The Record: Quick News On A Perfect Circle, Ludacris, Bob Marley, Kelly Osbourne, Bam Margera, Akon & More

    Article | For The Record: Quick News On A Perfect Circle, Ludacris, Bob Marley, Kelly Osbourne, Bam Margera, Akon & More

  78. Posted 11/24/04

    Akon Gives Viewers A Slice Of Street Life In 'Ghetto' Video

    Article | Akon Gives Viewers A Slice Of Street Life In 'Ghetto' Video

  79. Posted 7/2/04

    Mixtape Monday: Wayans Brothers Host 'White Chicks' Mixtape, King Smij Overdoses On Usher

    Article | Mixtape Monday: Wayans Brothers Host 'White Chicks' Mixtape, King Smij Overdoses On Usher

  80. Posted 6/21/04

    Hip-Hop Generation Gathers To Find Its Voice; Wyclef, Akon, Slick Rick Perform

    Article | Hip-Hop Generation Gathers To Find Its Voice; Wyclef, Akon, Slick Rick Perform

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