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Akon - Tourism Chief Regrets Akon Concert Cancellation

5582 days ago
ContactMusic — Sri Lanka's tourism minister has expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of AKON's tour of the country following public outrage about a sacrilegious video.The... more info
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Akon Postpones Sri Lankan Tour

5582 days ago
411 Mania — Kind of makes it hard to go there when they deny your visa... more info
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Akon banned from Sri Lanka for Buddha statue video

5583 days ago
Guardian Music — R&B singer denied entry to Sri Lanka after 'controversial' video featuring Buddha statue provokes violent protests in the capitalR&B star Akon has been refused a Sri Lankan visa after one of his music videos spurred violent protests in the nation's c... more info
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The Hip-Hop Herald 03.25.10: Return of The Suge

5583 days ago
411 Mania — This week, 50 Cent talks about his new album, Akon is banned from Sri Lanka, an update on Guru's health, Suge Knight in trouble once more, XXL's Class of 2010, new albums from Pharoahe Monch, Bizarre and Murs whilst Joell Ortiz is intentionally holdi... more info
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Evening Crunch Crumbs: Akon Barred From Sri Lanka; Redheads Like To Clean; Snooki Shoots Commercial For Tanning Lotion

5583 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
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Akon Apologizes For Controversial Music Video

5583 days ago
Perez Hilton — Akon'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
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Akon - Akon Postpones Sri Lanka Trip After Video Fuss

5583 days ago
ContactMusic — R&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
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Akon cancels Sri Lankan concert amid controversy

5583 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
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Akon Apologizes For Video Controversy In Sri Lanka

5583 days ago
Starpulse — Akon 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
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Akon saddened by Sri Lanka uproar

5583 days ago
Reuters — COLOMBO (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
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