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10:34 on March 24 2010

Akon Banned From Sri Lanka After 'Unsuitable' Video Sparks Protests

GigwiseFrom Buddhist monks... more info
18:00 on March 26 2010

Sri Lanka Tourism Minister Upset About Akon Cancellation

Perez HiltonAlthough 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 th... more info
21:32 on March 25 2010

Akon - Tourism Chief Regrets Akon Concert Cancellation

ContactMusicSri 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
19:06 on March 25 2010

Akon Postpones Sri Lankan Tour

411 ManiaKind of makes it hard to go there when they deny your visa... more info
10:30 on March 25 2010

Akon banned from Sri Lanka for Buddha statue video

Guardian MusicR&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 Lank... more info
00:51 on March 25 2010

Evening Crunch Crumbs: Akon Barred From Sri Lanka; Redheads Like To Clean; Snooki Shoots Commercial For Tanning Lotion

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,... more info
23:00 on March 24 2010

Akon Apologizes For Controversial Music Video

Perez HiltonAkon'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 off... more info
20:03 on March 24 2010

Akon cancels Sri Lankan concert amid controversy

Live Daily(LiveDaily.com) Akon [ tickets ] canceled a planned April concert in Sri Lanka after protesters claimed his "Sexy Bitch" video features scenes that defame Buddhism. more info
19:22 on March 24 2010

Akon saddened by Sri Lanka uproar

ReutersCOLOMBO (Reuters) - Singer Akon on Wednesday said he was disheartened Sri Lanka planned to deny him a visa to perform on the Indian Ocean island nation, after Buddhists a... more info
18:32 on March 23 2010

Akon denied visa to perform in Sri Lanka

ReutersCOLOMBO (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 Budd... more info
17:05 on March 24 2010

Sri Lankan Government Says They'll Deny Akon's Visa

411 ManiaAkon getting no love from Sri Lanka... more info
16:02 on March 24 2010

Akon Apologizes For 'Offensive' Music Video

AngryApeAfter his Sri Lankan concert was canceled more info
14:03 on March 24 2010

Sri Lanka ban for Akon over video

BBC News - UKSri Lanka refuses to issue a visa to R&B star Akon, who was due to perform there next month, saying he offended the country's Buddhists. more info
03:10 on March 24 2010

Akon Refused Entry To Sri Lanka

MTV.co.uk NewsAkon 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... more info
04:47 on March 24 2010

Akon - Akon Banned From Sri Lanka

ContactMusicAkon 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
01:21 on March 24 2010

Akon Denied Visa For Sri Lanka Concert

StarpulseAkon'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" hitmake... more info
21:50 on March 23 2010

Akon - Akon Denied Visa For Sri Lanka Concert

ContactMusicAKON'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

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