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Update: Akon Enters Not Guilty Plea in Fan Tossing Incident
Posten on: 2008-10-22 10:21:36
R&B singer Akon pleaded not guilty today (Dec. 3) in Fishkill, N.Y., to criminal charges filed against him after he threw a fan off the stage at a June concert. The “Sorry, Blame It On Me” singer was released on his own accord following his brief court appearance in the Dutchess County, New York. He was charged with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment, a violation. As reported here, Akon was charged after a fan said she suffered a concussion when a teenage boy he threw off the stage fell on her during the June 3 concert at the local minor league baseball stadium. The case was adjourned until January. Billboard reports that a town justice told Akon that his lawyer can stand in for him at future court appearances and he does not have to appear. Akon did not comment as he left the courthouse. "It was never Akon's intention to violate the law," the singer's Manhattan lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, said in a written statement released to the media. "This unfortunate incident was a spontaneous reaction during a live concert that Akon deeply regrets."
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How Does Jamie Foxx Stay Fit?
Posten on: 2008-10-22 10:21:36
Word is Jamie Foxx has sex every day for 30 minutes to stay fit. The oscar winner revealed that daily love making is the best way to stay slim. He said: "We should all do something for 30 minutes every day to get the heart pumping. I make love to stay in shape." Foxx, who stars in new movie Miami Vice with Hollywood hellraiser Colin Farrell, insists his biggest turn on is someone who he can have a good conversation with - as long as she has a big butt too. He told The New York Daily News newspaper: "I love a beautiful girl that I can have a conversation with. And a good ass - big and round." Meanwhile, Foxx has received five nominations for the BET Awards (Black Entertainment Television Awards), including best male R&B artist and best actor. He is also nominated for video of the year for Gold Digger with Kanye West and received two nods in the best duet category. Click here to see pictures of Jamie Foxx's Extravaganza Video Shoot
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Rihanna Wins Best International Song at France Awards
Posten on: 2008-10-22 10:21:36
Rihanna Wins Best International Song at France Awards on Saturday (Jan. 26), as her popular dance track “Don't Stop the Music” was named International Song of the Year at France's most famous music awards ceremony. Rihanna’s biggest competition was troubled pop star Britney Spears, who beat out a stiff group to win the International Album of the Year prize for her comeback disc 'Blackout'. 'SexyBack' singer Justin Timberlake won International Male Artist of the Year, while Canadian star Avril Lavigne was crowned International Female Artist of the Year. Amy Winehouse, who was nominated for International Revelation of the Year and International Album of the Year, was due to perform at the star-studded ceremony but was forced to pull out after entering rehab for drug addiction last week. Michael Jackson, Celine Dion and Kylie Minogue all received the NRJ Award of Honor for their contribution to music.
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Jennifer Hudson Gunning For 2008 Grammy Award
Posten on: 2008-10-22 10:21:36
R&B singer Jennifer Hudson, who already has an Oscar and a Golden Globe plaque under her belt, is looking to triple those awards with a Grammy in 2008. Hudson tells PEOPLE, "I used to watch the Grammys and dream of winning one, maybe that can be next on my list." Hudson, who was attending a New Year's Eve event headlined by the Dreamgirls star in Miami, wore a bright red Donna Karan sleeveless dress and more than $150,000 in jewelry specially designed by Rosalina Lydster. Guests at the Setai paid up to $60,000 per table to dine on Peking duck salad and roasted tenderloin by the poolside. Actor Dylan McDermott posed for pictures with guests before taking the stage to introduce Hudson as "one of the most talented people on the planet." Hudson, 26, received an enthusiastic welcome from the crowd as she sang hits from Dreamgirls as well as "Happy Place," a song from her upcoming album. Despite Hudson's banner year in 2007, she believes 2008 will be even better for her. "I get to sing this year," she says. "I love acting and I hope I don't ever have to choose between acting and singing, but singing is what I worked 17 years to do. That's what I dreamed of. And I get to do it this year." Hudson, who also appears in the upcoming big-screen version of Sex and the City, adds: "I still don't exactly believe everything that has happened to me. Every day, it's like 'Thank you God.'"
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Natasha Bedingfield Scores Grammy Nomination
Posten on: 2008-10-22 10:21:36
Epic recording artist Natasha Bedingfield marked another milestone in her already remarkable career today by grabbing her very first Grammy nomination. "Unwritten," the infectiously funky hit single from her debut album, Unwritten garnered the British songstress a nomination for "Best Pop Female Vocal Performance" as nominees for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards were announced at the Music Box at Fonda Theater in Hollywood. The nomination affirms what has truly been an amazing year for the International superstar whose debut album Unwritten surpassed triple platinum status in the UK and has spawned multiple smashes around the globe. And now, the gorgeous and multi-talented singer/songwriter has added the U.S. to her list of conquered lands. When Natasha made her impressive U.S. debut with the infectious "These Words," the song ascended into the top ten on the mainstream top 40 airplay chart followed by the soaring and inspirational "Unwritten" which quickly skyrocketed to #1 and became the first #1 pop single in the U.S. by a British Female Solo artist in 19 years. Spotlighted as one of the biggest breakout females of 2006, critical acclaim mounted and Natasha appeared everywhere from MTV's TRL and VH1, to Good Morning America, and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno just to name a few. But this is just the beginning. Natasha recently released her long-awaited live DVD - LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY - which captured the artist's first sold-out concert in the U.S. filmed on June 8th in the heart of Times Square at The Nokia Theatre. Look for Natasha to release her highly anticipated sophomore album early 2007.
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