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New Music Friday: Nas and DJ Premier, Jacquees and more

Friday, December 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Jacquees breathes life back into his 2019 album, Christmas in Decatur, with the release of a special edition. It features a bonus track titled "Forever Thing," which he briefly talks about in an Instagram post. "I just released a new... Read More.

Rihanna’s ‘Only Girl (In the World)’ music video joins billion views club

Friday, December 12 by Lakes Media Music News

As fans wait to see if Rihanna will ever drop any new music, her video for the 2010 hit "Only Girl (In the World)" has earned over 1 billion views. The video, directed by Anthony Mandler, is now Rihanna's 13th... Read More.

Patti LaBelle tapped for concert honoring America’s 250th anniversary + military women

Friday, December 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Patti LaBelle has been tapped as entertainment for an event by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. DAR Celebrates America 250! A Salute to Women Veterans will commemorate the country's 250th anniversary, with a special tribute to the... Read More.

2026 Jazz Fest to feature performances by T-Pain, Nas + special tribute to Jamaica

Thursday, December 11 by Lakes Media Music News

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is back for another celebration of New Orleans and Louisiana culture. Its 2026 edition will feature performances from artists including T-Pain, Nas, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Isley Brothers, Big Freedia and Shirley... Read More.

Snoop Dogg named first-ever honorary Olympics coach for Team USA

Thursday, December 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Snoop Dogg's Olympic roles have evolved, as he's been named Team USA's first-ever honorary coach for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.He's joined the "Team Behind the Team at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee," he wrote on... Read More.

Fridayy announces new project, says he wants to ‘enter the conversation’ of R&B

Thursday, December 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Fridayy feels excluded from conversations about R&B, and he says it's time for that to change. He shared his thoughts in a recently released trailer that seemingly announced he has a project on the way.In an Instagram clip, a "reporter"... Read More.

Idris Elba shares post-acting plans, trailer for ‘Hijack’ season 2

Thursday, December 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Idris Elba may be a successful actor, but it's not something he plans to do forever. According to Daily Mail, he shared his post-acting plans during a Q&A at the Red Sea International Film Festival Wednesday."I'm hoping that my fanbase... Read More.

Teyana Taylor says she never imagined she’d be nominated for a Golden Globe

Thursday, December 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Teyana Taylor has received her first-ever nomination for a Golden Globe, something she says she never even thought of when she graced our television screens on MTV's My Super Sweet 16."I was just wondering if I was going to get that bike or not,"... Read More.

SZA calls out White House for using song in ICE video: ‘Rage baiting artists for free promo is PEAK DARK’

Thursday, December 11 by Lakes Media Music News

SZA is the latest artist to express distaste over the White House's unauthorized use of her song. Her track "Big Boys" had been used to soundtrack a video of ICE officers arresting people. "WE HEARD IT'S CUFFING SZN," read the caption of Read More.

Snoop Dogg expands ‘Doggyland’ with new children’s books series

Thursday, December 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Snoop Dogg's Doggyland is expanding beyond the internet. The rapper has announced a new children's book inspired by the "Affirmation Song" from his YouTube series Doggyland: Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes.Titled Snoop Dogg's Doggyland: Affirmations Song, the book will feature positive affirmations from the... Read More.

50 Cent says he reached out to Cassie for Diddy documentary

Wednesday, December 10 by Lakes Media Music News

50 Cent's Diddy documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, explores many aspects of the mogul's life, including his relationship with ex Cassie Ventura. It's a section of the film 50 believes "she's going to understand," noting that he made a point of reaching out to... Read More.

T-Pain tapped as DJ for Shaq’s Fun House

Wednesday, December 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Shaquille O'Neal has enlisted T-Pain to help entertain fans at Shaq's Fun House Presented by Credit One Bank during Super Bowl weekend. T-Pain will play a DJ set at the eighth annual event, taking place Feb. 6, 2026, at the Cow Palace Arena in... Read More.

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