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On This Day, Aug. 5, 1980: Pat Benatar releases her second studio album, ‘Crimes of Passion’

Tuesday, August 5 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Aug. 5, 1980…Pat Benatar released her second studio album, Crimes of Passion, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, a position it held for five weeks.The album featured three singles, the most popular being “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” which... Read More.

Charli XCX doesn’t mind if you ‘destroy’ her new signature line of $100 Chucks

Tuesday, August 5 by Lakes Media Music News

Charli XCX's new line of "Partygirl" customizable Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars sneakers are out now and they'll only be available for three days. But even though they're limited-edition and cost $100 a pair, Charli encourages her fans to "destroy"... Read More.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail while awaiting sentencing

Tuesday, August 5 by Lakes Media Music News

A federal judge in New York declined on Monday to grant Sean "Diddy" Combs bail, finding no "exceptional reasons" to release him prior to his October sentencing.Combs was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution, which the judge said mandates incarceration. His sentencing is set... Read More.

Zak Starkey denies making ‘nasty comments’ about Roger Daltrey

Tuesday, August 5 by Lakes Media Music News

Drummer Zak Starkey has seemingly responded to new comments The Who’s Roger Daltrey has made regarding Starkey’s firing from the band.In an interview with the U.K. publication The Times, Daltrey noted that comments Starkey made after The Who's Royal Albert Hall show... Read More.

Alex Warren wanted ‘Ordinary’ to be spiritual, but not ‘too Christian-y’

Tuesday, August 5 by Lakes Media Music News

Alex Warren's "Ordinary" is #1 for a ninth week on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is loaded with religious imagery, with lyrical references to holy water, angels, the Lord, sanctuary, heaven and hallelujah. Alex says it's no coincidence that he used these metaphors to talk... Read More.

Carly Pearce launched her career in Texas with a song you probably don’t know

Tuesday, August 5 by Lakes Media Music News

It's easy to assume that Carly Pearce's debut #1 single, 2017's "Every Little Thing," was the beginning of her career.But there's another song from the previous year that helped launch her as an artist. "You know what a lot of people don't know about me... Read More.

He’s no piano man: Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott attempts to play piano in new social post

Tuesday, August 5 by Lakes Media Music News

Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott is showing off his piano skills in a new video posted to Instagram, and it looks like he's a little rusty."Allow us to introduce you to Sir Elton Joe," reads the post's caption, an obvious reference to Rock & Roll Hall of... Read More.

Music notes: Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga and more

Monday, August 4 by Lakes Media Music News

Sabrina Carpenter is still glowing from her headlining set at Lollapalooza on Sunday, which saw her bring legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire onstage with her. She wrote on Instagram Monday, "Lollapalooza. i just kept looking into that sea... Read More.

LOCASH goes Bananas for the ‘Wrong Hearts’ dance

Monday, August 4 by Lakes Media Music News

LOCASH wants to see your version of the "Wrong Hearts" dance created to accompany their latest single. The best one will take home the grand prize in the "Wrongs Hearts" Dance Contest.To enter, just post your dance video on... Read More.

Ashley McBryde plans a 4-night residency at Eric Church’s Chief’s venue

Monday, August 4 by Lakes Media Music News

Ashley McBryde's readying The Redemption Residency to coincide with the opening of her new bar in Nashville.The four shows, which will all be completely different, will take place at the Neon Steeple at Eric Church's Chief's. The Redemption Bar is on the building's fifth... Read More.

Lady Gaga to release new song for ‘Wednesday’ season 2

Monday, August 4 by Lakes Media Music News

Lady Gaga's involvement with the new season of the hit Netflix show Wednesday isn't limited to her having an acting role: She's contributing music, as well.Gaga is releasing a song called "Dead Dance," which will be featured in season 2 of the show, ABC... Read More.

Scorpions release performance video of ‘Blackout’ from upcoming live album

Monday, August 4 by Lakes Media Music News

Scorpions have released a live video of their track “Blackout,” recorded during the German rockers’ historic hometown show at Hanover Stadium Arena on July 5."Blackout," the title track of their eighth studio album, is one of many songs that will appear on the... Read More.