Rihanna

Eye Spy: World Music Awards

.::The Pop Culture Junkie::. | by Melody | Mon, Nov 5

Mon, Nov 5 The World Music Awards were held in Monte Carlo, Monaco where Celine Dion and Patti LaBelle were honored. Akon, Rihanna [who performed], Avril Lavigne and UK's Mika were also winners that night.

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source: Showbiz Spy

HERE’S the cover for Rihanna’s eagerly awaited new album, Rated R. The album, the first since 2007’s Good Girl Gone Bad, features collaborations with Ne-Yo, Justin Timberlake, Tyson Ritter of the All-American Rejects, Drake and Akon. Rihanna debuted the first track off the album, Russi...

Published Tue, Oct 27

Podcast: Kardinal Offishal's Advice For Young Rappers

source: BBC Sport

Don't believe me? Well, that's probably a good idea, but it's definitely true that he has a very clear idea of what is expected of an up and coming rap star in this day and age, particularly one who hopes to makes as big a splash as his mentor Akon.

Published Tue, Jan 20

Whatever He Likes: T.I. Holds Chart Penthouse, Takes Reservation for Next Week external link

source: Idolator

Hot Digital Songs 1. T.I., "Whatever You Like" (LW No. 3) 2. Pink, "So What" (LW No. 1) 3. Kanye West, "Love Lockdown" (LW No. 2) 4. Katy Perry, "Hot N Cold" (LW No. 7) 6. M.I.A., "Paper Planes" (LW No. 6) 7. Rihanna, "Disturbia" (LW No. 5) 8. Jason Mraz, "I’m Yours" (LW No. 8) 9. Akon, "Right Now (Na Na Na)" (CHART DEBUT)

Published Fri, Oct 3

The Grammys: The Strange Assortment Of Celebrities Gets Stranger external link

source: Idolator

Akon, Nelly Furtado, Dave Koz and Taylor Swift are all nominees this year. Akon is nominated for four awards: Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals ("The Sweet Escape" with Gwen Stefani), Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals ("Bartender" with T-Pain), Best Contemporary R...

Published Thu, Feb 7