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New Music Friday: Ari Lennox, RZA, Wiz Khalifa and more

Friday, January 23 by Lakes Media Music News

The countdown is officially over. Ari Lennox has released her new album, Vacancy, featuring previously released singles "Under the Moon," "Vacancy" and "Twin Flame." Buju Banton is the sole feature on the project, which marks her first since 2022 and... Read More.

ICYMI: Don Toliver, Summer Walker, A$AP Rocky and more

Friday, January 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Don Toliver's next album, Octane, is set to drop on Jan. 30. He announced the news via a trailer on his social media Thursday. The clip opens with an overturned car and an injured woman lying on the ground. The... Read More.

Ella Mai unveils ‘Do You Still Love Me?’ track list

Friday, January 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Ella Mai has unveiled the track list for her new album, Do You Still Love Me?, nearly two weeks before its release.According to a post on Instagram, the project will feature 18 songs, including previously released singles "100," "Tell Her"... Read More.

‘The Vince Staples Show’ has been canceled

Thursday, January 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Bad news for fans of The Vince Staples Show. The Netflix comedy has been canceled.Deadline announced the news Wednesday, citing low viewership as the reason for the cancellation. The outlet reported that the show's second season placed at #1,446 on... Read More.

Idris Elba talks portraying Sam Nelson in season 2 of ‘Hijack’

Thursday, January 22 by Lakes Media Music News

More episodes of Hijack season 2 are now streaming on Apple TV, with Idris Elba returning as professional negotiator Sam Nelson. After surviving a plane hijacking in season 1, Sam ends the season 2 premiere with a plot twist no one saw coming: He... Read More.

Teyana Taylor recreates ‘Waiting to Exhale’ burning car scene for ‘SNL’ promo

Wednesday, January 21 by Lakes Media Music News

Teyana Taylor is giving fans a glimpse of what's to come when she hosts the Jan. 23 episode of Saturday Night Live. She flexes her acting chops in a promo clip released on social media Wednesday.In the teaser, Teyana listens... Read More.

See the trailer for the Billy Preston doc ‘Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It’

Wednesday, January 21 by Lakes Media Music News

We are getting our first look at the upcoming documentary about legendary musician Billy Preston.A trailer for Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It has just been released, featuring archival footage of Preston performing, including clips of him with... Read More.

Pharrell debuts songs by John Legend, Quavo, A$AP Rocky at Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Fall-Winter 2026 show

Wednesday, January 21 by Lakes Media Music News

Pharrell not only designs menswear collections at the Louis Vuitton headquarters in Paris, he creates music there. He debuted four tracks recorded and produced at LV's main office on Tuesday during his Men's Fall-Winter 2026 show, giving attendees a first listen to John Legend's... Read More.

Christopher ‘Tricky’ Stewart and Walter Afanasieff among 2026 Songwriters of Hall of Fame class

Wednesday, January 21 by Lakes Media Music News

The latest inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame have been announced, with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Walter Afanasieff among the 2026 class.Tricky is credited for writing songs including Rihanna's "Umbrella," Mary J. Blige's "Just Fine," Beyoncé's "Single Ladies," Mariah Carey's and "Break My... Read More.

Ty Dolla $ign to host pre-Grammys celebration

Tuesday, January 20 by Lakes Media Music News

With a Grammy nomination in the best melodic rap performance category, Ty Dolla $ign has decided to celebrate. He's partnered with his EZMNY Records label to host a party ahead of the annual awards show.Ty Dolla $ign & Friends - The EZMNY Jamm Jam... Read More.

Mary J. Blige says she passed on Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’: ‘It wasn’t for me in the first place’

Tuesday, January 20 by Lakes Media Music News

Mary J. Blige has racked up several hits over her career, but there are a few songs she chose to pass on. During an appearance on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast with Carmelo Anthony, she revealed that one of those... Read More.

Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Jermaine Dupri to honor Mariah Carey at MusiCares Person of the Year gala

Tuesday, January 20 by Lakes Media Music News

MusiCares has announced the lineup of artists set to honor Mariah Carey, its 2026 person of the year.The tribute will feature performances by Billy Porter, Jennifer Hudson and John Legend, along with a special DJ set from Mariah's frequent collaborator Jermaine Dupri, who will... Read More.

New Music Friday: Ari Lennox, RZA, Wiz Khalifa and more

ICYMI: Don Toliver, Summer Walker, A$AP Rocky and more

‘The Vince Staples Show’ has been canceled

Idris Elba talks portraying Sam Nelson in season 2 of ‘Hijack’

See the trailer for the Billy Preston doc ‘Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It’

Pharrell debuts songs by John Legend, Quavo, A$AP Rocky at Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Fall-Winter 2026 show

Christopher ‘Tricky’ Stewart and Walter Afanasieff among 2026 Songwriters of Hall of Fame class

Ty Dolla $ign to host pre-Grammys celebration

Mary J. Blige says she passed on Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’: ‘It wasn’t for me in the first place’

Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Jermaine Dupri to honor Mariah Carey at MusiCares Person of the Year gala

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