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‘Michael’ is now the highest-grossing biopic of all time

Monday, June 29 by Lakes Media Music News

The Michael Jackson movie has moonwalked into the record books once again. Michael has taken in $977 million worldwide. That surpasses the Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer, which raked in $975 million globally. Michael had already become the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time, out-earning the... Read More.

Lizzo says SZA helped her through disappointment over new album sales

Monday, June 29 by Lakes Media Music News

SZA helped Lizzo work through her feelings regarding the reception to her latest album cause she's Lizzo girl, they codependent.Speaking on the Proto Pop podcast, she admitted she was disappointed by the first-week album sales of Bitch, which sold 2,649... Read More.

BET Awards 2026: Janet Jackson presents Teyana Taylor with Icon of the Year, Ms. Lauryn Hill performs + more

Monday, June 29 by Lakes Media Music News

The BET Awards 2026 returned Sunday night, honoring Black excellence across music, television, film and more.T.I. kicked off the show fresh off the release of his final album, Kill the King. Host Druski then took the stage to revive his viral church skit and... Read More.

Ari Lennox, BJ the Chicago Kid and more to pay tribute to D’Angelo at 2026 BET Awards

Friday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

BET has announced the artists who will come together for its all-star tribute performances during Sunday night's BET Awards.Helping honor Ms. Lauryn Hill, who will receive the Living Legend Icon Award, are Alexia Jayy, Common, Doechii, Doja Cat, Lizzo, Nas, Queen Latifah, Rapsody, selah,... Read More.

New Music Friday: Quavo, Remy Ma, Lucky Daye and more

Friday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

Steve Lacy teams with SZA for his new single "is it cool?" It's described in a press release as a "confessional reckoning with self-sabotaging habits and tumultuous romances, brought to life by two of R&B's most influential voices." "is it... Read More.

Naturi Naughton to return to Broadway with role in ‘The Great Gatsby’

Friday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

You might have recently seen Naturi Naughton showing off her acting chops on Power, Power Book II: Ghost and The Nowhere Man, but now, she's ready to perform live. Twenty years after making her Broadway debut in Hairspray, she's landed another Broadway role, this... Read More.

‘Essence”s Black Women in Music to return honoring Brandy, Missy Elliott and more

Friday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

It's been eight years since Essence last held its Black Women in Music event, but the celebration is officially back.The organization has announced the return of the event as well as this year's honorees and host.Anthony Anderson will serve as host, while Brandy, Kandi... Read More.

SZA to be inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame’s 2026 class

Friday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

SZA's hard work, dedication and success have earned her a spot in the New Jersey Hall of Fame.She'll be inducted in the category of performing arts and entertainment, and is one of 13 people being celebrated at the 18th annual NJHOF induction ceremony.Fellow classmates... Read More.

BET announces four-part award show series featuring Druski, Keke Palmer and more

Thursday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

The countdown to the 2026 BET Awards continues with the announcement of a four-part series titled Behind the Image: BET Awards Edition. Set to premiere on BET just hours before the main show on Sunday, it will kick off at 5:30 p.m. ET.Episodes will... Read More.

Ms. Lauryn Hill unveils lineup for Diaspora Calling! Music & Arts Festival

Thursday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Ms. Lauryn Hill has revealed the lineup for her Diaspora Calling! Music & Arts Festival in England, which will be hosted by Dave Chappelle.Slated to take the stage are Erykah Badu, Giggs, Fireboy DML, YG, Zion Marley and more.Lauryn will also perform alongside Wyclef... Read More.

Summer Walker, Elmiene and more tapped for Broccoli City’s Holding Hands festival

Thursday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Broccoli City has created an experience for the R&B lovers around the world. The organization has unveiled the Holding Hands R&B experience, with Summer Walker at the top of the bill.Other performers include Elmiene, Destin Conrad and kwn, with J... Read More.

K Camp announces Us Over Dem tour with Jacquees

Thursday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

K Camp is hitting a few cities across the United States on his Us Over Dem tour. He's teaming up with Jacquees for the seven-show run, which kicks off Aug. 14 in Phoenix and wraps Sept. 4 in Atlanta, with stops in Dallas, New... Read More.

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