VH1 News — Akon says Lady Gaga 'pretty much retired me' after signing a record deal with the pop superstar. more info

MTV.com News — 'She was definitely a blessing. She came at the right moment,' singer/producer says of signing the superstar to a record deal.By Hillary Crosley Akon and Lady Gaga Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Akon is releasing a new album this year, but t... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — LOS ANGELES (AP): Sure, Akon has a new album coming out this year. Thanks to Lady Gaga, however, he does not really need it, certainly not financially. more info

AngryApe — He's made a fortune since he signed the 'Telephone' star more info

Starpulse — Akon is considering an early retirement thanks to Lady Gaga - because signing the pop sensation to his record label has set him up financially for life. Akon signed the Poker Face hit-maker to his KonLive label[...] Read more! more info

Pop Crunch — Akon can retire a few decades earlier, thanks to his gutsy decision to sign fashion risk taker/pop sensation Lady Gaga. Akon signed the quirky hitmaker to his KonLive label at Interscope Records in 2007 after the 23-year-old was dropped by at least f... more info

Perez Hilton — We're not the only ones THRILLED with our beloved GaGaloo's MONSTER success!! Akon, who signed our wifey to his KonLive imprint (along with her being signed by Streamline and Cherry Tree) at Interscope Records, is thanking his lucky stars that he did... more info

Hip-hop star has been cashing in since he signed the red-hot pop singer to his KonLive imprint at Interscope Records after she was dropped from at least one major record label. more info

MSN Music — Senegalese singer plans dance-focused album 'Stadium,' says Lady Gaga 'pretty much retired me' more info

Perez Hilton — Check out the star-studded remake, benefitting Haitian earthquake relief efforts, above. Those taking part in the song and video include: Akon, Bono, India.Arie, Patti Austin, Tony Bennett, Justin Bieber, Bizzy Bone, Ethan Bortnick, Brandy, Jeff Brid... more info