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Dwayne Johnson to receive Entertainment Icon Award at 2026 ABFF Honors

Wednesday, November 19 by Lakes Media Music News

Dwayne Johnson has been crowned the Entertainment Icon by the American Black Film Festival. He'll receive the award at the eighth annual ABFF Honors in recognition of his success in television, film and live entertainment."Dwayne Johnson is the very definition of an entertainment icon,"... Read More.

Music Notes: Leon Thomas, DJ Khaled and more

Tuesday, November 18 by Lakes Media Music News

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have enlisted Martha Stewart as a new partner for their brand Still G.I.N. by Dre and Snoop. She'll promote the gin and share some recipes for cocktails she's created with the alcohol. "I think gin has to have... Read More.

Erykah Badu teams with VEEPS to livestream show from Mama’s Gun ’25 tour

Tuesday, November 18 by Lakes Media Music News

Erykah Badu wants fans to join her in celebrating 25 years of her album Mama's Gun. She's teaming with VEEPS to livestream one of the performances from her Mama's Gun '25 - Return of The Automatic Slim tour. Erykah Badu: Mama's Gun | Live... Read More.

LA Sheriff’s Department investigating new sexual assault allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Monday, November 17 by Lakes Media Music News

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says it's looking into new allegations of sexual assault against Sean "Diddy" Combs.Investigators say they received a report on Friday from a police department in Florida, where the alleged victim lives. The LA County Sheriff's Department Special Victims... Read More.

Ne-Yo to make Broadway debut in Alicia Keys musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

Monday, November 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen musical has added another star to its cast. Ne-Yo will join the cast beginning on Dec. 4, marking his first time on a Broadway stage. He will play Davis, the estranged father of main character Ali, whose life is loosely... Read More.

Lil Jon, Post Malone, CeCe Winans and more tapped for NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games

Monday, November 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Turn Down for What? Lil Jon is part of the NFL's Thanksgiving Day games. He will perform at halftime when the Baltimore Ravens take on the Cincinnati Bengals. The game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET, and will air on NBC and stream on... Read More.

Pharrell honored with key to Miami-Dade County

Monday, November 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Pharrell was honored Friday with the key to Miami-Dade County, which was presented to him by Mayor Daniella Levine. He received the recognition at the fifth annual Black Ambition Demo Day for his investment in Black innovation and Black ownership,... Read More.

Coco Jones, John Legend, GloRilla and more to perform at inaugural HBCU Awarefest

Monday, November 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Some huge stars are coming together to help raise money for historically Black colleges and universities while combating student loan debt. Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative have tapped stars including Coco Jones, John Legend, GloRilla, Jeezy and the... Read More.

Boyz II Men’s Wanya Morris says ‘now is the time’ for ‘long overdue’ tour with New Edition

Monday, November 17 by Lakes Media Music News

The New Edition Way tour kicks off in 2026, bringing New Edition onstage with Boyz II Men, a group Michael Bivins helped to launch and manage. After years of learning from the stars and succeeding on their own merit, Wanya Morris of Boyz II... Read More.

Dwayne Johnson to receive Entertainment Icon Award at 2026 ABFF Honors

Music Notes: Leon Thomas, DJ Khaled and more

Erykah Badu teams with VEEPS to livestream show from Mama’s Gun ’25 tour

LA Sheriff’s Department investigating new sexual assault allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Ne-Yo to make Broadway debut in Alicia Keys musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

Lil Jon, Post Malone, CeCe Winans and more tapped for NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games

Pharrell honored with key to Miami-Dade County

Coco Jones, John Legend, GloRilla and more to perform at inaugural HBCU Awarefest

Boyz II Men’s Wanya Morris says ‘now is the time’ for ‘long overdue’ tour with New Edition

Teyana Taylor talks being a Black woman in Hollywood: ‘We have to show who we are … to be respected’

New Music Friday: Summer Walker, Ice Spice, Wale and more

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