Perez Hilton — Although Akon apologized for the controversy in the video for Sexy Chick, his will no longer be performing in Sri Lanka due to outrage over the sacrilegious video. But the country is gonna lose a lot of money because of the cancellation! "We were ex... more info

Pop Justice — Let's mistakenly purchase a screw-in lightbulb for the bayonet fitting of recycled news: » Sad news today for fans of awful music: Metro Station, the world's least interesting band, have announced an indefinite split. (Digital Spy) (http://www.digi... more info

411 Mania — It’s the Wrestlemania Preview Edition! Ke$ha vs. Britney in Battle of the Babes, Akon in a sumo match with Buddha, the truth about the inspirational Cheryl Cole, Suge Knight does a beatdown, Ludacris tag teams with the US Census, Iggy Pop a... more info

ContactMusic — Sri Lanka's tourism minister has expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of AKON's tour of the country following public outrage about a sacrilegious video.The... more info

411 Mania — Kind of makes it hard to go there when they deny your visa... more info

Guardian Music — R&B singer denied entry to Sri Lanka after 'controversial' video featuring Buddha statue provokes violent protests in the capitalR&B star Akon has been refused a Sri Lankan visa after one of his music videos spurred violent protests in the nation's c... more info

411 Mania — This week, 50 Cent talks about his new album, Akon is banned from Sri Lanka, an update on Guru's health, Suge Knight in trouble once more, XXL's Class of 2010, new albums from Pharoahe Monch, Bizarre and Murs whilst Joell Ortiz is intentionally holdi... more info

Pop Crunch — -For the five of you who actually watch Melrose Place: Four original cast members are reuniting at L.A.’s hottest complex. Check out The MP reunion of Amanda, Michael, Jane, and Jo March 30 @ 9 PM EST on The CW…. -Jennifer Love Hewitt is slated ... more info

Perez Hilton — Akon's latest video "Sexy Chick" caused riots in Sri Lanka for featuring barely dressed dancers surrounding a Buddha statue, but the singer is now apologizing for the offense. He issued a statement saying: "I was not aware that the statue was even o... more info

ContactMusic — R&B star AKON has scrapped plans to play in Sri Lanka after government officials denied him a visa following public outrage over a sacrilegious video.The singer was set... more info