Yahoo! Music — AP - Akon's explosive rise to the top of the music charts was fueled by feel-good songs and naughty grooves — but his criminal past was always an underlying part of his success. His breakthrough album was titled "Konvicted," his music compa... more info

ContactMusic — R+B singer AKON is convinced GWEN STEFANI will continue to expand her family with husband GAVIN ROSSDALE - because she "loves being a mother." The couple welcome their ... more info

Rolling Stone — • U2 Premiere “Father Christmas” Video Top stories from the last three days: • New Reviews: Akon, Britney Spears • Live Nation To Sell Tix Through Blockbuster • On the Road With Coldplay • Britney Spears on the Cover, Past and Present �... more info

AngryApe — He's eager to get the pair in the studio more info

Yahoo! Music - The trial of Akon, which was scheduled to begin yesterday (December 1) in Fishkill, NY, has been postponed until December 17. more info

ContactMusic — R+B singer AKON is desperate to break-up superstar couple JAY-Z and BEYONCE KNOWLES - he wants to team up with the pair separately in the music studio. The Smack ... more info

NME — The trial of Akon, which was scheduled to begin yesterday (December 1) in Fishkill, NY, has been postponed until December 17. more info

NME — The trial of Akon, which was scheduled to begin yesterday (December 1) in Fishkill, NY, has been postponed until December 17. more info

The Newsroom — Britney Spears drops her sixth studio CD, 'Circus,' on her 27th birthday. Also new this week: Akon's third album, 'Freedom,' and the soundtrack for 'Cadillac Records,' featuring music from Beyonce, Mos Def and Nas. (Dec. 2) more info

AngryApe — He fees the Pussycat Dolls singer is perfect for the part more info