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Donna Summer posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Tuesday, December 16 by Lakes Media Music News

Disco queen Donna Summer has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Summer, who wrote her hits like "Love to Love You Baby," "Bad Girls," "On the Radio" and "She Works Hard for the Money," was celebrated Monday at a ceremony in West... Read More.

T-Pain, Janelle Monáe to perform at Freedom Forum’s first-ever Freely Festival

Tuesday, December 16 by Lakes Media Music News

Nonprofit Freedom Forum will launch the inaugural Freely Festival in April, and it has tapped T-Pain and Janelle Monáe, among others, to take the stage.The festival will "celebrate the power of music and the constitutional rights that make creative expression possible," according to a... Read More.

Teyana Taylor shares how culinary school has kept her grounded

Tuesday, December 16 by Lakes Media Music News

Teyana Taylor wears many hats, but cooking has become her calm amid the chaos. Speaking with Oscar Isaac for Variety's Actors on Actors issue, she shared how culinary school keeps her grounded - even if it initially felt overwhelming."It's actually... Read More.

Ciara to headline inaugural TikTok Awards

Monday, December 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Ciara has the "Goodies," and she's bringing them to the first-ever TikTok Awards. She's secured a gig as the headlining performer for the event, according to The Hollywood Reporter."There's nothing like performing for a community that loves movement, music, and... Read More.

All she wants for Christmas: Mariah Carey sets all-time chart record with 20th week at #1

Monday, December 15 by Lakes Media Music News

There was just one thing Mariah Carey needed for Christmas, and now she has it: an all-time Billboard chart record.Her 1994 holiday hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has just racked up its 20th overall week at #1... Read More.

Ice Cube says he ‘jumped at’ opportunity to be in ‘Anaconda’ remake

Monday, December 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Ice Cube appears in the Anaconda remake, an opportunity he says he didn't want to turn down. At the LA premiere of the film, he said the movie was a full-circle moment after appearing in the 1997 original."It's cool to do a cameo, to... Read More.

Carl Carlton, ‘Everlasting Love’ and ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ singer, dies at 72

Monday, December 15 by Lakes Media Music News

R&B singer Carl Carlton, best known for singing the hit tracks "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)," has passed away at the age of 72."RIP Dad, Legend Carl Carlton singer of She's a Bad Mama Jama," his son... Read More.

Ravyn Lenae reveals her ‘top, top, top’ moment of 2025

Monday, December 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Ravyn Lenae had a huge year: her song "Love Me Not" was a worldwide smash, she got to open for Sabrina Carpenter and Reneé Rapp and she headlined her own sold-out tour. But even with so many highlights, the singer says there's one specific... Read More.

Mariah Carey to perform at Olympics opening ceremony

Monday, December 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Mariah Carey is heading to Italy in February for the Winter Olympics.The diva, who just wrapped up her Christmas residency in Las Vegas, will perform at the opening ceremony for Milano Cortina 2026 on Feb. 6. After that, she will... Read More.

Kehlani reacts to Grammy nominations, talks hopes for upcoming album

Monday, December 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Kehlani has earned back-to-back Grammy nominations, but her experiences learning about them were different. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Kehlani revealed she was more prepared to receive a Grammy nod for "Folded" than she was when found out she was nominated... Read More.

Beyoncé is ‘Pollstar”s #1 touring artist in the world and North America

Friday, December 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Yee-haw! Beyoncé is the #1 touring artist in the world and North America, according to Pollstar, a trade publication for the concert and live music industry. She secured the top position thanks to her 2025 Cowboy Carter tour, grossing nearly $400 million worldwide with... Read More.

Billy Preston documentary set for February theatrical release

Friday, December 12 by Lakes Media Music News

A documentary on Grammy winner Billy Preston is coming to theaters in February.Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It was directed by Emmy winner Paris Barclay and premiered at South by Southwest. It's set to open Feb. 20 at the Film Forum in... Read More.

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