Akon & 50 Cent Join VMA Lineup, Amy Winehouse Calls Out Sick

British soul sensation Amy Winehouse has dropped off the MTV Video Music Award lineup, while 50 Cent and Akon have stepped up to fill the void.

Since she'd already cancelled plans for a North American tour this month, it should come as little surprise that Amy Winehouse has also bowed out of performing for the 2007 MTV Music Video Awards.

Earlier this week Universal Republic Records announced that all of the singer's US appearances have been cancelled as a part of a "continued effort to support Winehouse's well-being."

Winehouse's Back to Black album has won over listeners across the world, but since its release, the singer has cancelled numerous public appearances after suffering health and personal issues.

Fortunately for MTV, platinum artists like 50 Cent, Akon, as well as 17-year-old newcomer Soulja Boy ("Crank Dat") are on board to fill in her stead. The three new contributors will join previously announced performers Kanye West, Rihanna, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Nelly Furtado, Timbaland, Chris Brown, Mark Ronson, T-Pain, Cee-Lo, Common and Gym Class Heroes who will serve up serious entertainment for MTV's 24th Annual Video Music Awards.

MTV has also announced several presenters for the special event, including The Kingdom stars Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner, Transformers actors Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox, the cast of HBO's "Entourage," Rosario Dawson, Pamela Anderson, Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger, Robin Thicke, Alicia Keys and Eve.

Tune in to watch the all-star event on MTV September 9 when the Video Music Awards are broadcast live at 9 p.m. EST from Las Vegas Palms Casino Resort.

Chamillionaire To Honor Fans With Limited Edition Plaques

Rapper Chamillionaire has revealed the tracklisting for his new upcoming sophomore album Ultimate Victory, as we all a new contest for his fans.The Houston, Texas Grammy Award winning rapper will be giving away 600 commemorative plaques to various fans that support and Ultimate Victory when it hits stores on September 18.

Fans who purchase the album must send in their official receipt of purchase.

The rapper will autograph and give out 100 plaques upon the album's release, 200 when the album hits gold (500,000 units) and another 300 when the album is certified platinum (1 million units) (over 1 million units sold).

"Last year, I purchased over 300 platinum plaques to thank the executives, featured artists, producers, DJ's and others who helped drive the success of Sound of Revenge," Chamillionaire said. "I know that the fans are also very responsible for an artist's success and feel like they deserve to be recognized. This time I wanted to do something to show them how much I appreciate their support."

Ultimate Victory features guest appearances by Lil' Wayne, Krazyie Bone, Pimp C and others, while production on the album is handled by Play N Skillz, The Beat Bullies, JR Rotem, Happy Perez, The Runners and others.

Ultimate Victory will be released on Chamillitary Universal Motown on September 18th.

The official track listing is as follows:

1. The Morning News
2. Hip Hop Police featuring Slick Rick
3. Standing Ovation
4. Won't Let You Down
5. Industry Groupie
6. Pimp Mode featuring Bun B
7. Rock Star featuring Lil Wayne
8. (Skit)
9. The Bill Collecta featuring Krayzie Bone
10. The Ultimate Vacation
11. Come Back to the Streets
12. I Think I Love You
13. The Evening News
14. Welcome to the South featuring Pimp C
15. You Must Be Crazy featuring Famous
16. Stuck in the Ghetto (Skit)
17. We Breakin Up
18. Rocky Road featuring Devin the Dude
19. The Ultimate Victory

BONUS

1. Somebody Gonna Get Hurt
2. Keep it on the Hush featuring Lloyd