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Chlöe added to cast of ‘The Julia Set’

Wednesday, October 29 by Lakes Media Music News

Chlöe has joined the cast of the coming-of-age drama The Julia Set. Deadline reports she is one of six new cast members, along with Nina Hoss, Carmen Ejogo, Nico Hiraga, Liz Lin and Alex Dillard. Production for the film has begun, but it's not clear what characters the... Read More.

Tessa Thompson, Nia DaCosta on their reimagined ‘Hedda’ film adaptation

Wednesday, October 29 by Lakes Media Music News

Tessa Thompson stars in director Nia DaCosta's Hedda.The new movie is a reimagining of the classic Henrik Ibsen play about a newlywed whose simmering discontent hidden under outward composure threatens to explode when her former lover reenters her life.Thompson spoke... Read More.

Mariah Carey wants you to know that it isn’t time yet

Tuesday, October 28 by Lakes Media Music News

It seems that Christmas season comes earlier and earlier each year, but it doesn't officially start until Mariah Carey says it's time. And as she made sure to point out on Tuesday, it's not.Mariah posted a montage of herself in... Read More.

Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, ‘Sinners’ creative team to be celebrated at ABFF Honors 2026

Tuesday, October 28 by Lakes Media Music News

The American Black Film Festival has announced its 2026 honorees, selecting Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris and the creative team behind the movie Sinners.Hudson will receive the Renaissance Award for "changing perceptions of people of color in the entertainment industry," while Damson will be honored with the Horizon Award... Read More.

Omarion reflects on struggles of love in brand-new single, ‘For War’

Tuesday, October 28 by Lakes Media Music News

Omarion has released his brand-new single, "For War." It's a song about making the decision to fight for love despite its many hardships.“If love is the battlefield, ‘For War’ is the anthem for the warriors who fight with heart, not ego," he... Read More.

Kehlani, Kali Uchis to be honored at 2025 ASCAP Women Behind the Music event

Tuesday, October 28 by Lakes Media Music News

Kehlani and Kali Uchis will be honored at the 17th annual ASCAP Women Behind the Music. They will be recognized alongside rising star EJAE and will join past honorees including Coco Jones, Kandi Burruss, Kelly Rowland, Victoria Monét, Salt-N-Pepa, Summer Walker and Jazmine Sullivan.“Every year, ASCAP looks forward to spotlighting... Read More.

ICYMI: Leon Thomas, Cardi B and Ludacris

Tuesday, October 28 by Lakes Media Music News

Leon Thomas' 2024 hit "Mutt" has made its way into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 38 weeks after its release, landing at #10. It's the third-longest trip to the top 10 in the chart's history and Leon's first top-10 song as a... Read More.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is expected to be released from prison in 2028

Tuesday, October 28 by Lakes Media Music News

Sean "Diddy" Combs is expected to be released from prison in three years, according to federal inmate records.The Bureau of Prisons posted what they believe to be Sean Combs' release date from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, which is set for May 8, 2028,... Read More.

Eric Bellinger says Tiwa Savage collaboration was years in the making

Tuesday, October 28 by Lakes Media Music News

Eric Bellinger recently released the deluxe edition to his Afrobeats-inspired album, It All Makes Sense. It includes the original track list, as well as five brand-new songs and two additional guest features.Projexx and Kheilstone join previous collaborators BRNDN, Daecolm, VScript, PaBrymo, VERBB and Quintelli, as well as Tiwa... Read More.

Mya fills in for Muni Long on Boy is Mine tour

Monday, October 27 by Lakes Media Music News

Mya is far from a "Ghetto Supastar," she's a professional one. She proved this to be true Saturday night when she stepped in at the last minute for Muni Long on the Boy is Mine tour.In an Instagram post reflecting on... Read More.

Mariah Carey is bringing back her Holiday Bar for 2026

Monday, October 27 by Lakes Media Music News

All I want for Christmas is ... to get a buzz on at Mariah Carey's Holiday Bar. For the second year in a row, Mariah will be offering some Christmas cheer — the alcoholic kind — in pop-up bars in select cities: LA, New York, Miami... Read More.

Camp Flog Gnaw Festival livestream to air on Amazon Music

Monday, October 27 by Lakes Media Music News

Can't make it to Tyler, The Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in person? Amazon Music's got you covered. The streamer has announced it will livestream the 2025 show.Set to take place at LA's Dodger Stadium on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, the stream will feature hosts Wayno... Read More.

Chlöe added to cast of ‘The Julia Set’

Tessa Thompson, Nia DaCosta on their reimagined ‘Hedda’ film adaptation

Mariah Carey wants you to know that it isn’t time yet

Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, ‘Sinners’ creative team to be celebrated at ABFF Honors 2026

Omarion reflects on struggles of love in brand-new single, ‘For War’

Kehlani, Kali Uchis to be honored at 2025 ASCAP Women Behind the Music event

ICYMI: Leon Thomas, Cardi B and Ludacris

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is expected to be released from prison in 2028

Eric Bellinger says Tiwa Savage collaboration was years in the making

Mya fills in for Muni Long on Boy is Mine tour

Mariah Carey is bringing back her Holiday Bar for 2026

Camp Flog Gnaw Festival livestream to air on Amazon Music

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