ContactMusic — Akon thinks his latest video for 'Oh, Africa' is a work of art. The 'Smack That' singer, who worked with 'Knock You Down' hitmaker Keri Hilson on the track,... more info

Guardian Music — Postmen will soon be buckling under the weight of ropey Valentine's compilations bought from Amazon. But, ponders Priya Elan, what's love got to do with it?A quick perusal of Amazon's forthcoming releases and it's clear that the world will soon be gr... more info

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Pop Justice — Not a year seems to pass without some sort of regional or national radio station launching an ad campaign based not on what they play but what they don't play. It's a pretty arse-about-tit marketing tactic (why not explain why you're good rather why... more info

Idolator — While David Guetta’s track “Missing You,” which features Novel on vocals, made the cut for the DJ/producer’s One Love album, another collaboration between the two has now surfaced. The unreleased “Hero” is a more understated affair than s... more info

VH1 News — Akon supports Wyclef and his Yele Haiti organization, despite reports of dubious financial practices. "At the end of the day, you know where his heart is," he said. more info

Guardian Music — If becoming veggie can secure Fran Healy a guest spot from Paul McCartney on his album, what would it take to lure Iggy Pop and Lily Allen? Mark Beaumont has some ideasWhen making a guest appearance on a fellow artist's record, most acts are happy wi... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — What does a "budding celebrity powerhouse" do once Forbes anoints you as such? more info

MTV.com News — 'At the end of the day, you know where his heart is,' Akon says.By Jayson Rodriguez Akon Photo: Larry Marano/ Getty Images Akon and Wyclef are not only musical brothers-in-arms, but the two international superstars also share a passion for... more info

Perez Hilton — This is gonna be a huge radio hit! Matisyahu's latest, One Day, is one of those songs you know will have everyone singing along in their cars. It is pleasing on the ears, uplifting and extremely commercial. The track features Akon, whom we wouldn't c... more info