Akon apologises for raunchy dance
Akon has apologised for performing a raunchy dance onstage with a 14 year-old girl at a concert last month in Trinidad.
The singer came under fire when video footage of the dance appeared online, showing him simulating sex with the young audience member.
Yesterday it was revealed that the sponsors of Gwen Stefani's tour have pulled their association as Akon was the opening act.
Today Akon released a statement to the Associated Press stating he was sorry for the incident but was unaware that the girl was underage.
The singer blamed the promoters at the club for allowing the girl on the premises, saying:
"It was never my intention to embarrass or take advantage of my fans in any way, especially those under the age of 18. That is why we tried to make sure that the club did not admit anyone under 18 in the audience," he said. "Somehow, that standard was not met." |
Ryan Adams adds extra UK date
Ryan Adams has announced a second UK date for June.
As previously reported, Ryan Adams And The Cardinals are set to play London's KOKO on June 7 - they will now play Manchester Academy 2 the next night (June 8).
To check ticket availability and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS, now.
Meanwhile Adams releases his new album 'Easy Tiger' on June 25. |
Paris Hilton to be cryogenically frozen
Paris Hilton wants to be frozen with her beloved pets when she dies.
The hotel heiress is keen to live forever and has invested a large sum of money in the world's biggest suspended animation cemetery, Cryonics Institute.
She wants her body to be preserved and then brought back to life, along with her favourite pets, including her famous Chihuahua Tinkerbell and new mutt, Yorkshire Terrier Cinderella.
'The Simple Life' star said: "It's so cool. Almost all the cells in the body are still alive when death is pronounced.
"And if you're immediately cooled, you can be perfectly preserved.
"My life could be extended by hundreds and thousands of years."
Earlier this week, Paris revealed her partying lifestyle left her feeling "empty inside".
The 26-year-old blonde - who spent 23 days in jail for driving offences in June - is now determined to turn her life around and do worthy things instead of being seen falling out of nightclubs.
Paris - who is planning a visit to Rwanda - said: "Before, my life was about having fun, going to parties - it was a fantasy. But when I had time to reflect, I felt empty inside. I want to leave a mark on the world." |