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On The Download: David Guetta’s ‘One Love’

I have found my album of the year and it’s from someone I had never heard of before.

French DJ David Guetta’s fourth album (who knew?), “One Love,” is a non-stop dance party. Both energetic and entertaining, the entire CD is a work of musical art from stop to finish. Of course, you should probably like house music… but even if you don’t, you will still appreciate its magic.

On The Download: Whitney Houston’s ‘I Look To You’

It’s been seven long years since Whitney Houston last came out with a new full-length studio album – 11 years since she’s put out a decent one. Hers is the comeback that pop culture fans (myself, chief amongst them) have been waiting for most since the 2007 return of Britney Spears.

And now, finally… through all of the obstacles she has faced, one of the greatest divas of the music industry is back with “I Look To You.”

So on to the question that everyone is asking – Is it any good?

On The Download: 10 Ways Michael Jackson Changed Music

On The Download’s  Breanna Hughes counts down 10 inspiring reasons the late Michael Jackson changed music forever.

On The Download: The Best Dance Remixes Of The First Half Of 2009

As I’ve done every six months in this column, I’m going to play tribute to the long-lost Billboard charts category of Hot Club / Dance music, and list out the remixes which I think deserve the most kudos for the first half of 2009.

Some of you will love that I’m writing about this for Access Hollywood. Others of you will be bored out of your minds.

But you might want to take a listen to my #1, an infectious new Kelly Rowland song that you probably haven’t heard yet.

Akon Talks Unreleased Duet With Michael Jackson

Akon is one of the handfuls of artists who were lucky enough to collaborate with Michael Jackson before his untimely passing. The R&B singer – who first recorded alongside Jackson on the “Thriller 25th Anniversary” album – said working with the King of Pop was an “incredible” experience.

Report: Michael Jackson Was Working On Two Albums At Time Of Death

Michael Jackson had two albums in the works at the time of his death, Billboard reported Thursday.

The singer was reportedly crafting a pop album with songwriter Claude Kelly and Akon as well as a collection of classical compositions.

Akon Speaks At Upstate NY Gun Violence Forum

Hip-hop star Akon spoke to students in upstate New York about gun violence as part of a plea agreement for tossing a fan off stage at a concert nearby.

Akon pleaded guilty in December to tossing the teen off stage at a June 2007 concert at Dutchess County Stadium in Fishkill, N.Y. He won’t serve jail time but must complete 65 hours of anti-violence and anti-gang community service.

Atlanta Man Enters Not Guilty Plea In Dolla Murder Case

A man accused of murder in the shooting death of Dolla at a Los Angeles mall has pleaded not guilty.

Aubrey Berry entered the plea to murder and assault charges in a Los Angeles courtroom Friday morning.

The 23-year-old Atlanta resident remains jailed on $5 million bail. His attorney, Howard Price, plans to ask for bail reduction at a hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

Akon: Would ‘Absolutely’ Work With Chris Brown

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.

“Oh, absolutely!” Akon said in a phone interview Monday. “I wouldn’t take anybody’s personal issues or problems-- I won’t hold them accountable for that when it comes to work. I think it’s twoseparate things.”

TaleSpin: It’ll Be A Few Months Before Octuplets Go Home – Plus, A Suge Knight Update

Police: Rap Producer Suge Knight Hospitalized After Beating At An Arizona Hotel

A beating has left rap producer Marion ‘Suge’ Knight hospitalized in Arizona.

Police say it happened early Monday at a private party in a hotel in Scottsdale.

Star Sightings: October 24, 2008

Thursday night October 23, in NYC — At the Grand Opening of the Lucky Strike Lanes in New York… designer Richie Rich said he is totally over the election and wants it to be over… model Beverly Johnson said she is “an election junkie” and it’s Obama all the way for her.

And in LA — Celebrities including Shannen Doherty, Nicky Hilton, Amy Smart, Molly Sims, Minnie Driver, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Rex Lee of “Entourage,” and former Britney BFF Alli Sims viewed the newest collections from vintage-inspired luxury fine jewelry line JULES SMITH, edgy footwear “shoe-elry” line UES, Upper Echelon Shoes and BLAINE, a new cashmere knitwear collection by Blaine Zuckerman.

The rest of the week’s hot sightings… inside!