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Coco Jones engaged to NBA star Donovan Mitchell

Friday, July 11 by Lakes Media Music News

"Here We Go" down the aisle. That's what Coco Jones will soon be able to sing, as she and NBA boyfriend Donovan Mitchell are officially engaged.Coco subtly announced the news on her Instagram, sharing a photo of her kissing Mitchell... Read More.

Kid Cudi’s a married man, tied the knot with Lola Abecassis Sartoremet

Friday, July 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Kid Cudi may be Free in certain aspects of his life, but he's locked into love with new wife Lola Abecassis Sartoremet.The two tied the knot during a ceremony on June 28 at Cap Estel in Èze in the South of France.“It was bliss,” Lola, head designer... Read More.

Beyoncé replaces red convertible with gold horse at Cowboy Carter tour stop in Atlanta

Friday, July 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Texas can hold Beyoncé's red convertible: she's switched it out for a mechanical gold horse.Footage from the singer's Atlanta tour stop on Thursday showed her singing "16 Carriages" suspended above the audience. Instead of the red convertible she'd been performing in for previous stops, she sang while... Read More.

New Music Friday: Clipse, Lil Yachty, Givēon and more

Friday, July 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Joyner Lucas released "Time is Money" featuring DaBaby, Fireboy DML and J Balvin. “This song is about what it really costs to chase the dream, how time becomes your most valuable currency. I wanted to bring together voices from around the world that understand that... Read More.

Jay Ellis says he’s living out childhood dream in ‘Duke & Roya,’ his off-Broadway debut

Friday, July 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Jay Ellis is living out a childhood dream. He's starring in his first off-Broadway play, Duke & Roya, as Duke, an American hip-hop superstar. Jay says he has always wanted to rap."I used to make mixtapes with my homeboys when we were [in]... Read More.

Givēon says he is inspired by Usher’s story, career: ‘I value longevity’

Thursday, July 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Givēon will release his second full-length studio album on Friday, but he's already thinking about the long game. In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Givēon said he's inspired by Usher's longevity in the music industry."I want to stay around because I value... Read More.

Doechii says she ‘needed to use’ BET Awards moment to protest ICE deportations

Thursday, July 10 by Lakes Media Music News

When Doechii accepted the best female hip-hop artist trophy at BET Awards 2025, she addressed the LA protests against undocumented immigrants being targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Speaking to Variety, she explained she spoke up because she wanted to... Read More.

‘Smurfs’ director shares Rihanna’s special connection to the franchise

Thursday, July 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Rihanna's favorite childhood show was The Smurfs, making her a good fit for the role of Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs movie.The film's director, Chris Miller, said in an interview with Variety that "everything just clicked" once he learned of her connection to... Read More.

Wyclef Jean named Global Citizen ambassador

Thursday, July 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Wyclef Jean has a new title to add to his resume. After years of taking the stage at the Global Citizen Festival and working with the international organization, he has been named a Global Citizen ambassador.“It’s a true honor to be named... Read More.

Jennifer Hudson tapped to headline Whitney E. Houston Legacy of Love Gala

Thursday, July 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Jennifer Hudson will showcase her talents at the fourth annual Whitney E. Houston Legacy of Love Gala, taking place Aug. 9 — on what would have been Whitney's 62nd birthday.Hudson will headline the musical portion of the gala, which will also include performances from R&B singer/songwriter Meli’sa Morgan,... Read More.

RonReaco Lee says joining cast of ‘Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas’ was a no-brainer

Thursday, July 10 by Lakes Media Music News

RonReaco Lee is one of the men supporting the five female stars in Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas. Speaking to ABC Audio, he says the decision to join the show was a no-brainer."When Mr. [Tyler] Perry calls, I imagine he doesn't hear 'no' often,” RonReaco says,... Read More.

Joey Bada$$ and Mariah the Scientist join new class of Recording Academy members

Wednesday, July 9 by Lakes Media Music News

Photo by Marleen Moise/Getty Images/Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesJoey Bada$$ and Mariah the Scientist are among the new members of the Recording Academy's 2025 class.They join a group of 3,600 music creators and industry professionals who can now vote on Grammy nominations and awards, and... Read More.