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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

"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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.