AngryApe — He praises the singer's hard work more info

VH1 News — Akon says "it was just a matter of time" before Lady Gaga, whom he signed to his label last year, became a success. more info

MTV.com News — Mayor Michael Häupl says concert was canceled when organizer Jermaine Jackson's promise to sign up stars like Chris Brown and Mary J. Blige fell through.By Gil Kaufman Michael Jackson Photo: MJ Kim/ Getty Images Just weeks after the conce... more info

MTV.com News — 'It was just a matter of time for her,' says 'Kon, who signed Gaga last year.By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Shaheem Reid Akon Photo: MTV News After winning three Moonmen at the 2009 VMAs and becoming the first singer in a decade to... more info

MTV.com News — Event doubled as an album-release party for documentary's soundtrack, which features Drake, Lil Wayne, Eminem and Kanye West collabo.By Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Kyle Anderson LeBron James Photo: Jim Spellman/ WireImage ... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Mack 10 shoots a new video with Lil Wayne and Rick Ross, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Eminem Photo: Getty Images Don't Sleep: Necessary Notables Independent Album: Soft White Headliner: Mack 10 Key Collaborations: "It's ... more info

Undercover, Australia — Akon has thrown in a few shows for Sydney and Melbourne. more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Play N Skillz are hunting for new talent for their G4 Muzik label, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Fabolous and Ne-Yo Photo: BET more info

Altsounds — International DJ/Producer/Artist David Guetta continues to reach new heights around the globe with the Astralwerks release of his non-stop, party-thumping album 'One Love,' which features an all-star cast that includes Akon, apl de ap, Estelle, Kid C... more info

The Newsroom — TV Guide hit the red carpet at MTV's 2009 VMAs to talk to Pink, Jack Black, Nelly Furtado, Akon, Ne-Yo, Kanye West and Jermaine Jackson. Check out all the excitement here! more info