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Alicia Keys to perform ‘Empire State of Mind’ at New York Knicks championship parade

Wednesday, June 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Since the Empire State is in celebration mode following the New York Knicks' championship, who better to perform at the parade than Alicia Keys? The singer has been tapped to take the stage at City Hall, where she will perform her song "Empire State... Read More.

Cardi B, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Doechii and more to perform at BET Awards 2026

Wednesday, June 17 by Lakes Media Music News

The BET Awards wouldn't be a show without the artists taking the stage. Among those set to perform at the 2026 show are Cardi B, Common, Doechi, French Montana and Max B, and Jill Scott, who is currently on her To Whom This May... Read More.

ICYMI: T.I., Fivio Foreign and more

Wednesday, June 17 by Lakes Media Music News

T.I. has announced the release date for his final album, Kill the King. "The wait is over!!!! 6-26-26 'Kill The King' It's TIME!!!" he wrote on X. The album is now available for presave.Fivio Foreign wants to perform at the... Read More.

Akon says he and Ne-Yo wanted to ‘throw the biggest party everybody’s ever seen’ with Nights Like This tour

Wednesday, June 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Akon and Ne-Yo have been on the road together as part of their Nights Like This tour, a collaboration Akon says has been a long time coming."Me and Ne-Yo go back 20 years," he tells ABC Audio. "We always wanted to do something together... Read More.

Teyana Taylor clarifies she was not prevented from celebrating with Knicks following championship victory

Tuesday, June 16 by Lakes Media Music News

Teyana Taylor wants to set the record straight: She says she was not prevented from joining the New York Knicks on the court following the team's championship win.A video of the moment surfed online with the caption, "They wasn't tryna... Read More.

Grammys add 5 new categories, including best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance

Tuesday, June 16 by Lakes Media Music News

The 2027 Grammy Awards will feature five new categories, including best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance. The new category will recognize artistic excellence in contemporary R&B performances from duos, groups or collaborations between solo artists and other performers.The addition also comes with a related... Read More.

Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott to host event honoring music exec Sylvia Rhone

Monday, June 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott are known for their futuristic music videos and musical genius, but they share something else in common: both are protégés of Sylvia Rhone. The two will help honor the music industry executive as hosts of the Black Music Action... Read More.

Blxst says ‘Labor of Love’ album is ‘coming from a real place’

Monday, June 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Blxst is out with a new album, Labor of Love, the first he's ever produced entirely on his own. Speaking to Essence, he explains that he made the decision to take on production after feeling like he was losing touch... Read More.

Jimmy Jam shares thoughts on Michael Jackson’s ‘Billboard’ resurgence: ‘Great music has no expiration date’

Friday, June 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Michael Jackson's music has seen a resurgence thanks to renewed interest generated by the Michael biopic, and Jimmy Jam is thrilled about it. Speaking to ABC Audio on the red carpet of the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony, he shared his excitement about... Read More.

New Music Friday: The-Dream, Blxst, Ludacris and more

Friday, June 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Toosii looks back in the new song "Yesterday," reflecting "on distance, longing, and the desire to reconnect with someone who continues to occupy his thoughts," according to a press release. The song, produced by Ant Chamberlain and Bino Beats, is... Read More.

Babyface to headline Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation’s 5th annual gala

Friday, June 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Babyface is paying tribute to his former collaborator Whitney Houston at a gala celebrating her life and legacy. He's been tapped as the headlining performer for The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation's Legacy of Love Gala in Atlanta. The event,... Read More.

Mekai Curtis says he’s ‘extremely blessed’ to have spent five seasons on ‘Raising Kanan’

Friday, June 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Power Book III: Raising Kanan begins its countdown to the end on Friday, when the first episode of its fifth and final season premieres on Starz. For Mekai Curtis, the final season marks the culmination of his journey bringing his title character, Kanan Stark,... Read More.

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