Akon involved in Jackson Super Bowl ad

It’s supposed to be top secret — but Akon is giving out a tidbit of information about the rumored ad that Michael Jackson is doing for the Super Bowl.

"We just did a commercial — it’s a Pepsi commercial. He actually involved me in it so I feel like I’m a part of that process," Akon told The Associated Press on Friday at Maxim’s pre-Super Bowl bash.

Rhymfest’s Jackson Tribute Draws Praise

All this comes to mind because of Rhymefest. On his amazing “Man in the Mirror,” a free “dedication album” that at press time was available at www.rhymefeststore.com, the Chicago rapper tells lucky downloaders that “labels is falling in the streets.” But that attitude is probably the least remarkable element of “Man in the Mirror.” Chiefly, this is art made purely for art’s sake, a sly tribute to Michael Jackson that derives its energy from the sheer joy of creation, unsullied by red tape and market concerns.

McCoy wanted to Entertain because of Michael Jackson

Country music superstar Neal McCoy wanted to be an entertainer after seeing Michael Jackson perform on tv, according to a PRNewswire report.

The report focuses on McCoy’s upcoming 13th USO Tour and performance for service members serving in the Persian Gulf. But there was a passing mention about what helped to spark McCoy’s interest in the music business.