ContactMusic — Akon has been banned from playing in Sri Lanka. The R'n'B singer has been denied a visa to perform in the country on April 24 after protests erupted over a music... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Akon has been banned from entering Sri Lanka after protests took place over a music video which was claimed to be offensive to Buddhists. The R&B singer was due to appear in Sri Lanka on April... more info

Starpulse — Akon's upcoming concert in Sri Lanka has been thrown into jeopardy after government officials denied the R&B singer a visa to enter the country. The "Smack That" hitmaker has come under fire from ... more info

ContactMusic — AKON's upcoming concert in Sri Lanka has been thrown into jeopardy after government officials denied the R&B singer a visa to enter the country.The Smack That hitmaker... more info

The Newsroom — The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Sandra Bullock shops for lawyers, Akon refused entry into Sri Lanka, and Janet Jackson promotes new film. more info

Perez Hilton — Not cool! Four innocent people were badly injured at the Maharaja Organization in Sri Lanka, Colombo yesterday when protesters hurled rocks at the building of the sponsor for Akon's upcoming concert. Religious locals have taken offense to Akon's vide... more info

Reuters — COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka on Tuesday said it would deny a visa to singer Akon, whose planned April concert in the island nation sparked rock-throwing protests by Buddhists offended by one of his videos. more info

AngryApe — Protesters are angry at his 'Sexy Chick' video and his upcoming concert more info

411 Mania — Hundreds gather outside sponsor's building to throw stones... more info

Topix — Protesters outraged at an upcoming concert by R&B singer Akon hurled stones at a Sri Lankan private broadcaster's headquarters Monday, injuring four workers and damaging the building. more info