The latest deets to leak about Whitney Houston's new album, coming out this Spetember??

Collaborations with both Alicia Keys and Akon!!!

So fierce!!

Miz Alicia penned and produced a track for the legendary diva and Akon's collaboration with Houston will be the master version of the track that leaked last year, Like I Never Left.

Insiders say the new album from Whitney is a "combination of big, sweeping ballads and 80s dance music like Houston’s trademark hit How Will I Know and I Wanna Dance With Somebody."

We cannot wait!!

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Now that Chris Brown's delivered his weak apology, it's time for everyone to weigh in.

Oprah's girlfriend best friend forever, Gayle King, says, "Right now I can't think of anything that makes me support anything that Chris Brown is saying at this time. And my heart just aches for Rihanna."

Ouch!

Gabrielle Union, however, took a more diplomatic approach, saying, "I know them both. Unfortunately, no one knows all the facts yet… what I think is great about this unfortunate situation is it can get us talking about violence… violence is never the answer. It's good to get that dialogue started. I wish this wasn't the catalyst for that… it's never good to use violence as a means to an end."

And Akon basically gave Rihanna a shout out, saying : "Keep doing what you're doing baby. Keep things positive!" He added, "She's a strong woman. I think she'll get through it."

Everyone's got something to say except Rihanna.

Hopefully she will speak soon. But, more importantly, we hope she's in good spirits!

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Akon doesn't want to release his real age, because he's hoping to appeal to his female fans????

The singer said in a recent interview, "All it's going to do is depress me. I don't want to know I'm getting older. Then I'll start to think about getting checkups and insurance. I don't want that."

He should be getting yearly checkups regardless of his age. And we really hope he has insurance!

As for his actual age, different reports have claimed he's anywhere from 25 to 35 years old.

In an interview back in 2006, Akon said he was 25. Though, now he claims he's 31 according to his birth certificate which he says shows he was born on April 16, 1977.

Wikipedia claims from several different sources that he's actually turning 36 this year and was born April 16, 1973.

Many have accused Akon of trying to make himself seem younger, though he claims age isn't important where he grew up. Akon was born in the U.S. but spent most of his early life in Senegal, where his family is originally from.

He says, "In Africa … age is not important over there. They don't care. People only focus on it here [America] and in Europe."

So what does he do when he's asked his age? Akon says he just gives them whatever number comes to mind. Adding, "I feel like I'm 21 right now. And I'll be 21 for the next 10 years."

We wonder what age his driver's license says. Isn't it illegal to have a false date of birth on your ID?

Someone should check that out!

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The title pretty much says it all!

THIS is LOLtastic.

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As we mentioned earlier this month, Akon's court date with a Fishkill Town Justice Court had been postponed ’til today.

The singer's assault trial came as a result of a June 2007 concert, when Akon threw a 15-year-old fan from the stage.

This morning, Akon pleaded guilty to second-degree harassment.

Akon paid a $250 fee and was also sentenced to 65 hours of community service.

Talk about getting off easy!

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Akon won”t have to sit in court….just yet.

The singer's assault trial, scheduled to commence on Monday, in Fishkill Town Justice Court, has been postponed ’til December 17th.

The trial comes as a result of a guilty plea to charges of endangering the welfare of a minor, which occurred during a June 2007 concert when Akon threw a 15-year-old fan from the stage.

At the later court date, it will be determined whether or not the case can be taken care of without a trial.

We think Akon should be banned from performing for his own good - something always seems to go wrong!

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We hate it when celebutards do shit like this!!!

In a recent interview with the UK's The Guardian, Akon opens up about what he'll do if McCain wins the presidency.

According to the musician, he'll give up his citizenship and return to Africa!

Seriously.

Can we buy you a ticket back???

Akon says, "If he [Obama] doesn't get into office, I'm gonna change my citizenship. I'm moving back to Africa. You can hold me to that. I'm afraid to live there if he [McCain] is President. The decisions he makes scare me: he's making selfish decisions, he's doing whatever it takes to get into office."

So insightful.

As for those bad decisions, Akon says one of them is selecting Palin as his running mate.

He adds, "I don't think he's going to last eight years so she's definitely going to be president. Oh my goodness - that's scarier. And who would be her running mate? Joe the Plumber?"

Ha! Ok, that was pretty funny.

Akon continue, "I'm very afraid. If the people don't see [that life in America will deteriorate under McCain], then that's a dangerous place to be for the next four years. I can't even envision how bad it's gonna be. I see it now - like, I'm driving down the highway, and I see cars parked with their emergency lights on because [people] can't afford to buy gas. You've got families walking, carrying infants to the next exit to take a taxi, because the taxi will get them home cheaper than the gas."

Akon also thinks the last elections were fixed.

He says, "I really, really hope that Obama gets in, but I don't want to jinx him. It's too early to say, because I do

He's such a thinker!

We don't wanna see McCai win, but - if he does - Akon better get packin'!

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Akon Punches Chick Out At Concert - Watch more free videos

He got physically agressive with a concertgoer - a female! - at a show last weekend.

And it was caught on tape!!!!

Idiot. Idiot.

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As we mentioned last month, singer Akon was due back in court today on charges of harassment and endangering the welfare of a minor.

Remember, in June of 2007 Akon threw a 15 year-old concertgoer off the stage in a misguided display of machismo.

Well, today the judge decided that Akon will stand trial in December.

He's likely to face up to one year and 15 days in jail if convicted.

He might just pay up and settle out of court if his odds of going to jail are great.

The victim, now 16, also appeared at court today with his parents. The kid and his mom declined to comment, but his dad did say, “We didn’t expect this to happen. We’ll see.”

As for Akon, his people have issued their own statement.

It says, “We are pleased that Judge Epstein adjourned the case to a date certain for either a trial or a negotiated resolution. Akon looks forward to putting this incident behind him, and in the meantime he will continue to meet every requirement set forth by the Court.”

Akon is due back in court on December 1st if they don't settle before.

He'll settle!

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