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Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae star and actor, dead at 81

Monday, November 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Jimmy Cliff, a Grammy Award-winning singer and actor, who helped Jamaican reggae music find its place within global pop culture, is dead at 81."It's with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by... Read More.

Jabari Banks says his character finally ‘feels like he belongs’ ‘Bel-Air’ season 4

Monday, November 24 by Lakes Media Music News

After three seasons of watching Will Smith search for identity and belonging in Bel-Air, Jabari Banks says his character finally feels at home in the show's final season."I think he has reached the point now where he definitely feels like he belongs in Bel... Read More.

Ice Cube to headline 420 on the Rocks 2026

Friday, November 21 by Lakes Media Music News

Ice Cube has been tapped to headline 420 on the Rocks 2026, taking place April 20, 2026, at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre.He'll be representing the West Coast, while Big Boi of Outkast shows up for the South. Czarface, comprised of Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang... Read More.

Eddie Murphy to receive AFI Life Achievement Award

Friday, November 21 by Lakes Media Music News

Eddie Murphy is set to receive one of the film industry's most prestigious honors for his decades-spanning career.The actor, comedian and Oscar nominee will be the 51st recipient of AFI's Life Achievement Award. The honor will be presented during a... Read More.

New Music Friday: De La Soul, Ne-Yo, BigXThaPlug and more

Friday, November 21 by Lakes Media Music News

De La Soul has released their 10th studio album, Cabin in the Sky. It's their first new album in nine years and the first since the death of late member Dave "Trugoy the Dove" Jolicouer. The latest in Mass Appeal's... Read More.

The Revolution’s Lisa Coleman on how her brother inspired Prince’s ‘Around the World in a Day’

Friday, November 21 by Lakes Media Music News

Prince and the Revolution's seventh studio album, Around the World in a Day, has just been reissued to celebrate its 40th anniversary.The album has been remastered and remixed in Dolby Atmos for the first time, which means fans can enjoy hits like "Raspberry Beret"... Read More.

Fugees’ Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison

Friday, November 21 by Lakes Media Music News

Pras Michel of the Fugees was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday for laundering money to support Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, The Associated Press reports.Justice Department prosecutors had sought a life sentence for Michel while defense attorney Peter... Read More.

Chadwick Boseman honored with posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Friday, November 21 by Lakes Media Music News

Chadwick Boseman is the latest actor to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The late Black Panther actor received a posthumous star on Hollywood Boulevard on Thursday and was honored by his widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, as well as director... Read More.

Adrienne Walker says Shanti ‘Showstopper’ has always been the ambitious drug player we see in ‘Force’

Friday, November 21 by Lakes Media Music News

Shanti "Showstopper" Page has come a long way since she was introduced as a disciplined boxer on Power Book IV: Force. She's now working alongside boyfriend Jenard Sampson to take over the Chicago drug game, revealing an ambitious and fearless side of Adrienne Walker's... Read More.

Deon Cole to return as host for 57th NAACP Image Awards

Thursday, November 20 by Lakes Media Music News

Deon Cole is coming back for another NAACP Image Awards. He'll be taking on hosting duties at the 57th annual show."BET is honored to continue our longstanding partnership with the NAACP to bring the Image Awards to the world in a way that uplifts... Read More.

De La Soul’s Posdnuos says late member Trugoy the Dove is ‘very much a part of’ new album

Thursday, November 20 by Lakes Media Music News

De La Soul is gearing up for the release of their first album in nine years, Cabin in the Sky, and Kelvin "Posdnuos" Mercer tells Billboard he's "feeling absolutely beautiful.""I'm really happy and proud of this album, proud of all... Read More.

Erykah Badu continues ‘Mama’s Gun”s 25th anniversary celebration with Spotify

Thursday, November 20 by Lakes Media Music News

Erykah Badu reflects on her seminal album Mama's Gun in a conversation with Spotify in honor of its 25th anniversary.Her Anniversary episode finds her chatting with Thundercat and DJ Quik about creating the album, which she... Read More.

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