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Alicia Keys combines Billy Joel with ‘Empire State of Mind’ at NY Knicks championship parade

Thursday, June 18 by Lakes Media Music News

The night the New York Knicks won the NBA Championship, Alicia Keys was onstage at the afterparty for the premiere of her new documentary and performed "Empire State of Mind" onstage. She gave an encore performance Thursday afternoon in New York City, at the... Read More.

Halle Bailey, Ludacris, CeeLo Green join cast of animated feature ‘Groove Tails’

Thursday, June 18 by Lakes Media Music News

Halle Bailey, Ludacris and CeeLo Green have lent their voices to the upcoming animated feature Groove Tails.They joined a cast that also includes J.B. Smoove, Ansel Elgort, Alan Ritchson and Agnez Mo.Based on a screenplay by Johnny Mack, and written and directed by Bob... Read More.

Russell’s Prayer: What the football player prayed to make Ciara his wife

Thursday, June 18 by Lakes Media Music News

People often ask Ciara to share the prayer she used to find her husband, Russell Wilson, but what did Russell pray for when it came to finding his future wife? Speaking to Keke Palmer on her podcast, he revealed he... Read More.

Lil Nas X teases new music, says he’s ‘doing much better’

Wednesday, June 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Lil Nas X says he is "doing much better" after receiving care for bipolar disorder at a mental health treatment facility following his arrest in Los Angeles last year.The rapper, born Montero Lamar Hill, was arrested in August and taken to a hospital after... Read More.

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.

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