Mary J Blige, Akon, Chris Brown, Natalie Cole and Sister Sledge have signed up to perform at a forthcoming Michael Jackson tribute show in Vienna.

Reuters - Artists including R&B stars Mary J. Blige, Akon and Chris Brown as well as veterans Natalie Cole and Sister Sledge will perform at the Vienna Michael Jackson tribute concert later this month, organizers said Tuesday.

Reuters - A quick look at the writing and production credits for Lionel Richie's latest reveals his obvious desire to connect with an audience too young to remember mid-'80s hits like "Dancing on the Ceiling" and "Hello." Akon, Ne-Yo, Stargate, "Tricky" Stewart and the-Dream all contribute to an album with an up-to-the-minute digital sheen.

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Akon has been asked to record the official song for the 2010 football World Cup, which is set to be held in South Africa next June.