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BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean and more nominated for American Music Awards

Tuesday, April 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Teyana Taylor, BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas and Olivia Dean are one step closer to winning an American Music Award, as they've earned their first-ever nominations for the 2026 show.Teyana is nominated for best female R&B artist, while BigXthaPlug picked up three nods: best country song... Read More.

Earth, Wind & Fire documentary to open 25th anniversary Tribeca Festival

Tuesday, April 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's documentary about R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire is set to open the 25th anniversary Tribeca Festival in New York City.Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That's the Weight of the World) will have its world premiere on June... Read More.

Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Luther Vandross officially named 2026 Rock & Roll of Hame inductees

Monday, April 13 by Lakes Media Music News

"Wu-Tang Clan ain't nuthin' ta f*** wit!" The legendary group has been announced as part of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class.They will be inducted in the performer category for creating music with "originality, impact, and influence that has changed the... Read More.

Music Notes: Eminem, Queen Latifah and Drake

Monday, April 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Eminem has an update for his fans: he has some new music on the way. He shared a selfie on X Monday with the caption, "New album coming soon." His last album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),... Read More.

Lil Jon announces upcoming memoir, ‘I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me’

Monday, April 13 by Lakes Media Music News

"Snap Yo Fingers" and get ready to learn a little more about Lil Jon. He's telling his life story in an upcoming memoir titled I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, set to arrive on Oct. 20 via Black Privilege Publishing, an imprint... Read More.

SZA denies she was paid to be Justin Bieber’s Coachella standby

Monday, April 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance made headlines, but if he had ended up dropping out, SZA wants you to know that she wouldn't have stepped in.SZA jumped into the comments of an Instagram post that claimed that she was "allegedly paid... Read More.

New Music Friday: Kehlani, Blxst, DJ Khaled, Snoop Dogg and more

Friday, April 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Kehlani and Missy Elliott go "Back and Forth" on Kehlani's new single, on which they express their refusal to get into an argument. It's a tease of Kehlani's self-titled debut, out April 24, and follows her performances of "Read More.

Brandy’s ‘Phases’ is a ‘New York Times’ bestseller: ‘My heart is so full’

Friday, April 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Fresh off her Hollywood Walk of Fame honor, Brandy has earned a New York Times bestseller with her memoir, Phases. She took to Instagram to share her surprise at the "truly unbelievable" news while reflecting on the process of writing... Read More.

Chris Brown and Usher announce R&B tour

Friday, April 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Instead of taking part in a Verzuz battle, Chris Brown and Usher are joining forces to try some new things and spark some new flames on the road. The two have announced a joint tour titled R&B Tour, an acronym for their last names... Read More.

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and founder of Universal Zulu Nation, has died

Friday, April 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer and the Father of the Electro Funk Sound, has died. He was 68 years old. A representative for Naf Management confirmed the news in a statement."On behalf of the entire Hip Hop community, I am... Read More.

Robin Roberts, Dawn Porter want people to know about Pat Summitt’s caring nature

Thursday, April 9 by Lakes Media Music News

The story of legendary Tennessee Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt is told in Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story, now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. The documentary follows her journey through her coaching career and features many of the people she impacted.... Read More.

Victoria Monét talks nostalgic sound on upcoming album, says she wants buzz ‘to be massive’

Wednesday, April 8 by Lakes Media Music News

Victoria Monét has a new album on the way, led by the single "Let Me." In a recent conversation about the project, she explained that its sound leans into nostalgia, mainly due to her musical influences."I think that a lot... Read More.

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