Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Akon has disappointed scores of fans who have splashed out on tickets for Michael Jackson's comeback concerts by insisting the King of Pop won't be singing live. more info

411 Mania — But says shows will be "amazing".... more info

A quick look at the writing and production credits for 's latest reveals his obvious desire to connect with an audience too young to remember mid-'80s hits like 'Dancing on the Ceiling' and 'Hello.' Akon, Ne-Yo, Stargate, 'Tricky' Stewart and the-Dre... more info

411 Mania — Akon wants to avoid another incident like the Dolla shooting... more info

Rolling Stone — Akon spoke about the dangers of gun violence and made reference to his fallen protégé Dolla at a meeting with students in Poughkeepsie, New York, yesterday, the Poughkeepsie Journal reports. The event was part of Akon’s community service sentence... more info

Starpulse — POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Hip-hop star Akon spoke to students in upstate New York about gun violence as part of a plea agreement for tossing a fan off stage at a concert nearby.[...] Read more! more info

Topix — Hip-hop star Akon spoke to students in upstate New York about gun violence as part of a plea agreement for tossing a fan off stage at a concert nearby. more info

Star Online, Malaysia — PETALING JAYA: Mr “Lonely” will feel the warmth of Malaysian hospitality as thousands are expected to turn up for his concert here on July 2. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Hip-hop star Akon had a date Thursday to speak with students in upstate New York about gun violence, after pleading guilty to tossing a fan off stage at a concert nearby. more info

411 Mania — I choose my favorite male singers of the past 20 years. Wait, you guessed it, Akon! Just kidding. more info