Detroit Free Press — Usher with Akon at the Palace Seether with My Darkest Days and the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at Clutch Cargo's "Chicago" opens at the Fisher Theatre. Through May 22. Sleigh Bells with CSS at St. Andrew's Hall Cake at Royal Oak Music Theatre ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — I haven’t heard from Rock City in a while and this is probably why. They have left Akon’s Konvict Records after 5 years. The duo have written for the likes of Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, R-Kelly and Akon. But they still couldn’t get a ... more info

Nialler9 — Michael Bolton is now cool forever. The Lonely Island’s comedy album Turtleneck & Chain features Santigold, Snoop, Beck, Akon, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Justin Timberlake. Truthfully, this is the best thing on it. more info

ContactMusic — David Guetta was so desperate to work with Nicki Minaj he pursued her for a year. The French DJ and producer - who is behind some of biggest hits of recent years, including Flo Rida's 'Club Can't Handle Me', Akon's 'Sexy Chick' and Black Eyed... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Akon has a brand new album dropping later this year.   a2a_linkname="Akon – Time Is Money ft Big Meech"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/05/09/akon-time-is-money-ft-big-meech/"; a2a_hide_embeds=0; a2a_show_title=1; more info

Guardian Music — Braehead Arena, GlasgowIn a scene set to play out repeatedly at arenas and festivals this summer, David Guetta stands at his decks, arms raised triumphantly aloft, while behind him a giant screen flashes: "Put your hands up!" The crowd are packed in ... more info

Stereogum — The Lonely Island’s next single from Turtleneck & Chain is the satirical rap troupe’s second LP title track, roasting lifestyle attire and beverage choices while keenly framing these guys‘ costume ideas for Halloween 2011. Snoop Dogg drops in f... more info

ContactMusic — R&B star Akon gave fans a raunchy surprise at a gig on Wednesday (27Apr11) by stripping down to his underwear onstage. The Smack That hitmaker was performing as part of Usher's Omg Tour in Sunrise, Florida, when he stunned the audience by peeling ... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Akon, Fashion, Hot Bodies Akon did his best Marky Mark impersonation and stripped down to his white skivvies while onstage opening for Usher in Florida last night. Smack that! ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — “Take It Down Low” is the new single off Akon’s new album Stadium. Premiered by Funk Flex.   Thanks to Alex a2a_linkname="Akon – Take It Down ft Chris Brown"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/04/19/akon-take-it-down-ft-chr... more info