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Akon ordered to pay child support

A judge has ordered R&B star Akon to hand over US$5,000 in monthly child support payments for two of his kids.

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Akon forgets lyrics he used to know

R&B singer Akon was left red faced during a private gig in New York on Tuesday after he forgot the lyrics to one of his new songs.

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Akon files counter-suit in building dispute

R&B star Akon has hit back at a construction company boss who is suing him over an unpaid bill by filing a counter-suit alleging he was overcharged for poor workmanship.

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The Game, Akon manager surrenders to cops

The manager of rapper The Game and R&B star Akon has turned himself over to police after a fugitive warrant was issued for his arrest in relation to federal drug charges.

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Man charged with murder of Akon manager

Police have charged a New Jersey man in connection to the 2004 murder of Akon's road manager.

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Akon scraps Australian concert

Akon has been banned from performing at a gig in Melbourne, Australia after his 2009 concert in the city was marred by violence.

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Akon denied visa for Sri Lanka concert

Akon's upcoming concert in Sri Lanka has been thrown into jeopardy.

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Akon: 'Lady Gaga retired me'

Akon signing Lady Gaga to his record label has set him up for retirement.

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Akon lands radio job

Akon is set to take over the airwaves in London with a job at Capital FM.

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Akon to be the sound of soccer

Akon is to become a soccer icon - the R&B singer has been asked to direct the music for the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

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Akon confused by Suge Knight link to employee's robbery

Akon is confused by reports linking the robbery of his in-house producer Detail to an alleged feud with rap mogul Marion 'Suge' Knight - because their dealings have always been "peaceful".

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Akon keen to work with Chris Brown, despite assault

Akon - who has gone through legal woes and bad publicity himself - says he'd be willing to work with pop's latest problem child, Chris Brown.

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Akon - keen to stay in the dark about his age

Akon claims he doesn't know his true age

Even though Akon has a birth certificate, he says his age is still a mystery - and he'd rather keep it that way.

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Akon admits throwing fan off stage

Hip-hop star Akon pleaded guilty Wednesday to harassment for tossing a fan off stage at an upstate New York concert last year.

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