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3 hrs ago | Fox Philadelphia

Details on Jackson's Unreleased Music

It's clear that Michael Jackson's music can still sell. Two weeks after his death, Jackson's songs still occupied five out of the 10 slots on iTunes best selling singles chart.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Classical, R-N-B, Music, Entertainment

Tue Jul 07, 2009

TheWeek.com

Cashing in on Michael Jackson's death

The media set up for the Michael Jackson memorial service outside of the Staples Center.

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Related Topix: Michael Jackson, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, R-N-B

Fri Jul 03, 2009

UPI

Reports: Jackson had been creating albums

The late U.S. pop star Michael Jackson had been working on two new musical albums prior to his death, his collaborators said in an exclusive report.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, R-N-B

Thu Jul 02, 2009

WMAR

Jackson's secret recordings could be released

Michael Jackson performs on stage in London in January, 1987. Michael Jackson had a stash of secret recordings and the tracks could be set for release.

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Related Topix: R-N-B, Entertainment

Tue Jun 30, 2009

The Star Online

Akon postpones concerts in Malaysia, Philippines and China

MANILA: Pop singer Akon has postponed his concerts in the Philippines, China and Malaysia until later this year because of concerns over swine flu, organizers said Tuesday.

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Related Topix: R-N-B, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health

Mon Jun 29, 2009

ABS-CBN News

Akon's Manila concert postponed due to H1N1

The much-awaited comeback concert of international R&B artist Akon here has been moved to a later date reportedly due to influenza A virus.

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Related Topix: R-N-B, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Michael Jackson served as inspiration to contemporary artists

Only a handful of pop artists forever changed the way others approach the craft.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Soul, James Brown, Atlanta Metro, R-N-B, Music, Entertainment

Fri Jun 26, 2009

The Star Press Muncie News

What others are saying about the death of Michael Jackson

Comments on the death of Michael Jackson: "This was the most exciting collaboration of my life with a man who has inspired me like no other.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, R-N-B

Tue Jun 16, 2009

The Honolulu Advertiser

Get tickets for Cd Release Party and Concert for Hawaii Singer Ryan Pugal

Indie-pop singer Ryan Pugal of Aiea will celebrate the release of his NO.1 Hit selling album 'JukeBox45', along with a dinner and concert show featuring special guest performers at the Dave & Buster's Show Room on September 27th at 6pm.

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Related Topix: Metal, Hawaii, Aiea, HI, R-N-B

Thu Jun 11, 2009

Las Vegas Sun

For Bobby Vinton, old big-band sound is new again

Vinton If You Go Who: Bobby Vinton When: 8 p.m. Saturday Tickets: $14.95; 507-5757, www.cannerycasinos.com Sun Blogs Culture Archive of Sun music stories Bobby Vinton Bobby Vinton a rap star? "Roses Are Red" Bobby Vinton? "Sealed With a Kiss" Bobby Vinton? That Bobby Vinton? A rap artist? Senegalese singer Akon found something hip-hop in Vinton's ...

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Related Topix: R-N-B, Country, The Chipmunks, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Blue Velvet, Las Vegas, NV, Theater, Arts

Fri Jun 05, 2009

TheCelebrityCafe

Whitney Houston Begin Her Comeback

Houston announced the release date of her next album on her website. Whitney Houston is planning a comeback and today she announced a Sept.

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Related Topix: Whitney Houston, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, R-N-B

Thu Jun 04, 2009

This is bath

Wait is over for Whitney fans

Whitney Houston's highly anticipated new album is to be released later this year.

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Related Topix: Whitney Houston, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, R-N-B

Tue Jun 02, 2009

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

American Bank Center "Tweetup Thursday"

"We are probably going to give out 1 to 2 clues in the morning describing the location we will be at, and tweet in the afternoon the actual location where the first winners can pick up tickets," Director of Marketing and Corporate Sales Eric Jaramillo said.

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Related Topix: Twitter, R-N-B, US Politics, US News

Fri May 29, 2009

Detroit Free Press

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Up-and-coming rapper Dolla was killed in a shooting at an upscale shopping mall, and a man was arrested for investigation of murder, police said today.

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Related Topix: Los Angeles County, CA, R-N-B

Thu May 28, 2009

The Victoria Star

Akon to speak at upstate NY gun violence forum as part of sentence

Singer Akon arrives at the Breaking The Silence, Beating The Drum concert event at United Nations headquarters Wednesday, March 25, 2009.

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Related Topix: R-N-B, Dutchess County Metro, Dutchess County, NY, Fishkill, NY, Poughkeepsie, NY

Wed May 27, 2009

Poughkeepsie Journal

Akon to join Poughkeepsie mayor to combat gun violence

The controversial singer Akon Thursday afternoon will meet with Poughkeepsie Mayor John Tkazyik and 50 city youths to discuss gun violence.

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Related Topix: R-N-B, Poughkeepsie, NY

Mon May 25, 2009

Hi Pakistan

Katrina rocks at IPL closing ceremony

The closing ceremony of IPL2 was equally enthralling as the final match. The show opened with the performance of well-known singer Akon who entertained the crowd with some of his hit numbers.

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Related Topix: R-N-B, Bollywood

Sun May 24, 2009

Nerve News

Glittering end to IPL 2 with Bollywood fusion, but no Shilpa

Unlike the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League 2 - series in Cape Town five weeks ago, where there was almost no Bollywood entertainment, the fusion of Bollywood, Caribbean and American entertainment at the closing ceremony at the Wanderers Stadium here Sunday night was a glittering event.

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Related Topix: Bollywood, World News, South Africa, Shilpa Shetty, R-N-B, Eddy Grant, Reggae

India eNews

From Gandhi to Akon, it was a fitting IPL finale

From Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajan to Akon's smash hits, the closing ceremony of the Indian Premier League at the New Wanderers here Sunday night showcased the diverse cultures of South Africa and India.

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Related Topix: R-N-B, World News, South Africa, Africa, India

Sat May 23, 2009

Gulf Times

Akon thrills Doha fans

The RB singer Akon entertained thousands of Doha's music-lovers on Friday as he played his first-ever gig in Qatar on the beach at the InterContinental Hotel.

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Related Topix: R-N-B, Qatar, Middle East, World News

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