Who Wants a Whitney & Jennifer Hudson Duet?
Patrick Demarchelier
While Whitney Houston's voice may appear to have been hurt by years of drug use, one of her megaproducers says we shouldn't underestimate the diva.
"You know, with age things change," says Akon, who collaborated with Houston on "Like I Never Left" on her new chart-topping album, I Look To You. "She has to adjust like everyone else…Honestly, when I was working with her in the studio, it was like she was still 19."
We're happy to report that Akon had no problems with Houston when they recorded together...
Rihanna: Angrier, Edgier and Ready to Roar?
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It sounds like Rihanna is getting ready to sound off on you know what.
While Chris Brown may have made his first public statements to Larry King, Rihanna, 21, could be using music to have her say.
Music impresario Ne-Yo told me at last night's MTV Video Music Awards that he's been in the studio writing with Rihanna for her next album—and it's certainly no sweet ballads they've been working on together.
Read on to find out what's in store from Rihanna...
Chris Brown Rides Michael Jackson's Coattails to a Comeback
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As if Chris Brown didn't already owe enough of his career to Michael Jackson.
The forgetful avowed abuser, who in his pre-Rihanna beating days was widely tipped to be the next M.J. (at least dance-wise), is leading the pack of performers set to honor the King of Pop at a tribute concert in Vienna Sept. 26.
The event—which incidentally will double as Brown's comeback, marking his first public performance since the February attack—is being organized by Jermaine Jackson, who today announced the first round of performers taking part in the bash at the imperial Schoenbrunn Palace.
All told, 20-25 artists are expected to take part in the "very special tribute," which Jackson said would feature "unforgettable music, as well as [shed] light on this wonderful humanitarian."
Forget the world, Brown would settle for healing his career.
Taking Care of Baby Business, Akon-Style
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Akon's baby mama knows the singer has pretty decent upper-body strength. So why doesn't he throw a little money her way?
Well, perhaps he will, but according to an attorney for Sara Coleman, they're having the darndest time tracking Akon down to serve him with their demands.
"My client does not wish to comment on the paternity matter," attorney Patrick Baghdaserians said in a statement to E! News. "Ms. Coleman wants to ensure privacy and a amicable resolution. My client's goal is to resolve this matter forthwith without media intervention."
Meanwhile, Akon appears to be getting his legal ducks in a row before he responds to Coleman's claims.
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