ContactMusic — 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... more info

Guardian Music — Breaking news! Michael Jackson has got a new album coming out! Who cares if he's dead – read on!Age: Uncertain.Appearance: Silver and circular. Or invisible, if you buy it as MP3s.You appear to be describing an album. That appears to be a picture ... more info

Guardian Music — Michael, featuring unheard songs and typically lavish cover art, will be the first new material since the singer's death last yearA new Michael Jackson album is finally set for release, a year and a half on from the singer's death. The album will fea... more info

ContactMusic — 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... more info

Guardian Music — The annual rundown of global beatmakers is out, and dubstep is conspicuous by its absenceThere's no denying that DJ Mag's top 100 poll is dance music's most recognised indicator of public taste. That position has only advanced in the last year after ... more info

Idolator — In Nelly’s “Move That Body” video, the St. Louis rapper rounds up his closest pals, including Akon and T-Pain, to check out some super-fit ladies having a Fight Club-style dance competition. Watching female dancers “step up” to one another ... more info

Starpulse — R&B star Akon has been banned from performing at a gig in Melbourne, Australia after his 2009 concert in the city was marred by violence. The singer was due to play at the Summerbeatz festival at... more info

ContactMusic — R&B star AKON has been banned from performing at a gig in Melbourne, Australia after his 2009 concert in the city was marred by violence.The singer was due to play at... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — • Jill LePore has a 5-page essay detailing the history of books teaching children about the birds and the bees. (New Yorker) • Here's a list of the 15 hottest guys in tech. Actually 14, and Jakob Lodwick. (Buzzfeed) • Here's your stripper pla... more info

ContactMusic — Akon's new album is influenced by the many styles of music he has been exposed to touring the world.The 'Sexy Chick' hitmaker drew influence from across the globe... more info