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Jennifer Hudson announces first holiday album, return of talk shows third season

Friday, September 6 by Lakes Media Music News

Jennifer Hudson will be giving fans The Gift of Love this holiday season, or should we say the gift of music? Her first holiday album, out Oct. 18, will feature her versions of songs like “O Holy Night,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Auld Lang Syne,” as well... Read More.

Anthony Anderson, Taye Diggs and more going The Full Monty for Fox in December

Friday, September 6 by Lakes Media Music News

Fox has announced exactly when Anthony Anderson, Taye Diggs, James Van Der Beek, Dancing with the Stars' Bruno Tonioli, Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs and Teen Wolf's Tyler Posey will be going The Full Monty: the evening of Monday, Dec. 9.As reported... Read More.

Watch season 4 trailer for Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Friday, September 6 by Lakes Media Music News

The trailer for season 4 of Power Book III: Raising Kanan has dropped, and the past is making a comeback.The sneak peek starts with a clip of Kanan (MeKai Curtis) pointing a gun at someone, followed by... Read More.

Lupita Nyongo hosting, sharing personal tales on Mind Your Own podcast

Thursday, September 5 by Lakes Media Music News

Lupita Nyong'o is taking on the podcast scene with Mind Your Own, a 10-part series featuring firsthand accounts from the African diaspora, as well as stories about Africans' journeys to a sense of belonging. Nyong'o and others share personal tales of finding their... Read More.

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaals Othello sets Broadway date

Wednesday, September 4 by Lakes Media Music News

The curtain will go up on the anticipated Broadway collaboration between Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal and William Shakespeare on Feb. 24, 2025.As reported, the Hollywood leading men will star in The Bard's classic drama Othello, with Washington in the title role, a decorated military... Read More.

The real inspiration behind Muni Longs viral song “Made For Me”

Wednesday, September 4 by Lakes Media Music News

Muni Long's "Made For Me" is a different kind of love song than many may expect: It's a story about the love she has for her son.Speaking to

Music Notes: Tylas “Breathe Me” video, Megan Thee Stallion performing at VMAs and more

Tuesday, September 3 by Lakes Media Music News

Tyla has released a new music vide for "Breathe Me." It finds the singer on a date night, where "tension and vibes [are] both abundant, phones are down [and] adventure is up," a press release says.Megan Thee Stallion will not only... Read More.

Tyrese announces social media hiatus amid rant about “unbearable narrative that REAL MEN dont cry”

Tuesday, September 3 by Lakes Media Music News

Tyrese said he's taking a break from social media to avoid seeing the "very nasty and unbearable narrative that REAL MEN don’t cry."“REAL MEN these days are constantly being emasculated," he wrote on Instagram, adding the attempt "to make me feel bad... Read More.

Rihanna shares first ad as new face of JAdore

Tuesday, September 3 by Lakes Media Music News

Rihanna has unveiled her first ad as the new face of J'Adore.Soundtracked to her song "Love on the Brain," the ad sees her as she walks down the halls of the Palace of Versailles in an all-black look, before changing to... Read More.

Marques Houston on the highs and lows that inspired new album, The Best Worst Year Ever

Tuesday, September 3 by Lakes Media Music News

Marques Houston has released his new album, The Best Worst Year Ever, in which he explores a period of his life where he experienced some of the highest highs and lowest lows.In a new interview with

Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing onstage in Connecticut

Saturday, August 31 by Lakes Media Music News

Fatman Scoop has died after collapsing onstage at a concert in Connecticut Friday night, his family confirmed on his Instagram page Saturday. Scoop, birth name Isaac Freeman III, was 53.“It is with very heavy hearts that we share news of... Read More.

Tinashe lays out her list of dating requirements in new TikTok video

Friday, August 30 by Lakes Media Music News

Wonder what it takes to date to Tinashe? Well, she’s got a whole list of dating requirements.In a TikTok video set to her song “No Broke Boys,” she lays out her list of what she’s looking for in a partner. "Not... Read More.