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Article: Akon Performs at Early New Year's Party
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- December 8, 2007
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A day after earning four Grammy nominations, Akon performed at a New Year's Eve party. "Wattup! Happy New Year!" the singer called out to a young crowd decked out in party hats and "2008" glasses.
Hold it. A New Year's party in early December? That's television. Specifically, "Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve."
Inside a soundstage decorated like a club, the show on Friday taped concerts with Akon, Natasha Bedingfield and Sean Kingston. They will be mixed in with live segments hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Dick Clark and air Dec. 31 on ABC.
"Alright folks, here we come," a producer called out as taping began. "It's New ...