MTV.com News — 'I wanted to develop more of a personal sound for myself,' singer/actor says of Speed of Light. By Jocelyn Vena Corbin Bleu Photo: MTV News He's known for his wild hair and starring in the wildly successful "High School Musical" movies, bu... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Akon, super producer and international rapper has signed up to help produce Alexandra Burke’s debut album. Only yesterday it was reported that Miss Burke would also be working alongside none... more info

ContactMusic — AKON has claimed that he would be willing to work with CHRIS BROWN in the future.Brown has been mired in controversy since stories in the press alleged he ... more info

The Mirror — Chris Brown is still in demand, despite being charged with assaulting girlfriend Rihanna. Akon is keen to record with his 19-year-old fellow R&B hitmaker. He said: "I don't take personal problems into account when it comes to work. It's two... more info

Idolator — If you aren't averting your eyes out of queasiness at this point, here is the latest round of news relating to the ongoing fallout from the domestic violence incident between Chris Brown and Rihanna. "Here" meaning after the jump. Deep breath. Brown'... more info

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Star Online, Malaysia — Akon - who has gone through legal woes and bad publicity himself - says he'd be willing to work with pop's latest problem child, Chris Brown. more info

ContactMusic — R&B hitmaker AKON is refusing to turn his back on beleaguered singer CHRIS BROWN, insisting he'd be happy to collaborate with the troubled teen. A number of stars have ... more info

NME — Akon has said he would be willing to work with Chris Brown, despite assault charges brought against Brown after he allegedly attacked his girlfriend Rihanna. more info

Newsday — Akon says he'd work with Chris Brown Nickelodeon says it has no plans to remove Chris Brown as a nominee for its annual Kids' Choice Awards, while Ak... more info