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Evening Crunch Crumbs: Akon Barred From Sri Lanka; Redheads Like To Clean; Snooki Shoots Commercial For Tanning Lotion

5389 days ago
Pop Crunch-For the five of you who actually watch Melrose Place: Four original cast members are reuniting at L.A.’s hottest complex. Check out The MP reunion of Amanda, Michael, Jane, and Jo March 30 @ 9 PM EST on The CW…. -Jennifer Love Hewitt is slated ... more info

Akon Apologizes For Controversial Music Video

5389 days ago
Perez HiltonAkon's latest video "Sexy Chick" caused riots in Sri Lanka for featuring barely dressed dancers surrounding a Buddha statue, but the singer is now apologizing for the offense. He issued a statement saying: "I was not aware that the statue was even o... more info

Akon - Akon Postpones Sri Lanka Trip After Video Fuss

5389 days ago
ContactMusicR&B star AKON has scrapped plans to play in Sri Lanka after government officials denied him a visa following public outrage over a sacrilegious video.The singer was set... more info

Akon cancels Sri Lankan concert amid controversy

5389 days ago
Live Daily(LiveDaily.com) Akon [ tickets ] canceled a planned April concert in Sri Lanka after protesters claimed his "Sexy Bitch" video features scenes that defame Buddhism. more info

Akon Apologizes For Video Controversy In Sri Lanka

5389 days ago
StarpulseAkon has apologized for using a Buddha statue in the video for Sexy Chick after it sparked protests in Sri Lanka - but insists he was unaware the spiritual monument was featured in the promo.   Lo... more info

Akon saddened by Sri Lanka uproar

5389 days ago
ReutersCOLOMBO (Reuters) - Singer Akon on Wednesday said he was disheartened Sri Lanka planned to deny him a visa to perform on the Indian Ocean island nation, after Buddhists angered by a video he appeared in staged a violent protest. more info

Akon postpones show after uproar

5389 days ago
The MirrorAkon has postponed a planned concert in Sri Lanka following angry protests over a music video he was in. more info

Akon refused Sri Lanka visa over Buddha statue videos

5389 days ago
NMEAuthorities are worried he will offend Buddhists more info

Sri Lanka plans to bar R&B singer Akon after uproar over Buddha statue in his video

5389 days ago
TopixSri Lanka says it won't issue a visa for R&B singer Akon for a planned concert next month, following outrage over his video showing scantily clad women near a Buddha statue. more info

Sri Lankan Government Says They'll Deny Akon's Visa

5389 days ago
411 ManiaAkon getting no love from Sri Lanka... more info

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