Guardian Music — If you're familar with D'Banj and want to listen to more new acts from Nigeria and Ghana, here are some jumping off points• Read an interview with D'BanjNigerian superstar D'Banj, who's had a UK top 10 hit with Oliver Twist (and who played the Hack... more info

Guardian Music — Previously unheard track from Bad recording sessions will feature on album's 25th-anniversary reissueA treat for Michael Jackson fans emerged on Wednesday with the surprise release of another song from his vaults. The track, Don't Be Messin' Round, f... more info

Perez Hilton — But if Louder isn't released as a single, who/what will be 'saving the world' tonight?? Yesterday, we introduced what we believed was a demo off of musical genius Paris Hilton's sophomore album. Alack, alay! According to Paris' Twitter, the David Gu... more info

Guardian Music — Police refuse to license Jakarta gig, saying they are unable to guarantee singer's safety following protestsLady Gaga's show in Jakarta next month looks certain to be cancelled. The Indonesian authorities have refused to grant a permit for the concer... more info

Guardian Music — The cult of Cassie won't be diminished by this latest remix. All we need now is that new album, so hurry up, eh?In the six years since R&B singer Cassie released her self-titled debut album, Rihanna has released five albums. That's not to say Cassie ... more info

ContactMusic — RB singer Akon is planning to change musical direction and release a reggae album after collaborating with Bob Marleys sons for his new project The Smack That hitmaker jetted to Jamaica to work with Stephen Marley on tracks for his upcoming disc Stad... more info

411 Mania — Plus his plans for a reggae album... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Akon is back to hurt somebody with this track. After seeing the teaser, the full video is finally out. Stadium is coming in September so make sure you keep an eye out for it. more info

ContactMusic — Hitmaker Akon cant 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 her whether shes crowned the 2012 Idol winner or not thanks to her ... more info

E! Online — There's no question that American Idol's Jessica Sanchez is one of this season's breakout stars. The 16-year-old vocal powerhouse has won over fans and the AI judges... more info