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Boyz II Men’s Wanya Morris says ‘now is the time’ for ‘long overdue’ tour with New Edition

Monday, November 17 by Lakes Media Music News

The New Edition Way tour kicks off in 2026, bringing New Edition onstage with Boyz II Men, a group Michael Bivins helped to launch and manage. After years of learning from the stars and succeeding on their own merit, Wanya Morris of Boyz II... Read More.

Drake secures #3 spot on ‘Billboard”s songwriter of the century list

Friday, November 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Billboard ranked the top 25 songwriters with the most Hot 100 #1s in the 21st century, and Drake came out at #3. He earns his spot with 14 chart-toppers crediting him as a songwriter, with "God's Plan" named his... Read More.

Teyana Taylor talks being a Black woman in Hollywood: ‘We have to show who we are … to be respected’

Friday, November 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Teyana Taylor is no stranger to the public eye, but with several films now under her belt, she says it's pretty difficult to be a Black woman in Hollywood."The hardest part is being a woman in Hollywood," she tells Elle.... Read More.

New Music Friday: Summer Walker, Ice Spice, Wale and more

Friday, November 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Shortly after fans got a first glimpse of her character in The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants, Ice Spice released an original song from the soundtrack. "Big Guy" is out now, accompanied by a music video. "Being part of the... Read More.

Miguel to perform ‘Caos’ and fan favorites on Amazon Music’s City Sessions

Friday, November 14 by Lakes Media Music News

The chaos is now making its way to Amazon Music's City Sessions. Miguel has been named the performer for its upcoming episode, taking place live Nov. 19 at the Intel Experience Store in Manhattan. He'll take the stage with an acoustic version of songs... Read More.

Isaac Keys says there are ‘so many unanswered’ questions in final season of ‘Force’

Friday, November 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Communication is the key to success, but it's something drug dealers Tommy Egan and Diamond Sampson struggle with in Power Book IV: Force. The two formed an alliance in season 1 with the main goal of expanding their operations in Chicago - but in... Read More.

D’Angelo’s son says time spent with father before his death ‘really just cleared my spirit’

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Swayvo Twain opened up in an Instagram post Wednesday about losing his father, D'Angelo. He shared that his father's death provided a lot a clarity, allowing him to approach the loss differently than he did when his mother, Angie Stone,... Read More.

Akon arrested in Georgia for active warrant over suspended license

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Akon was arrested Friday when officers in Chamblee, Georgia, discovered him while responding to a wanted person alert. An incident report explains the Flock camera system had flagged a white Tesla Cybertruck registered to Akon, born Aliaune Badara Thiam, who had an active warrant... Read More.

A Babyface documentary film is in production

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

If you have ever wondered how Babyface's many collaborations came to life, a documentary film will soon provide the answer. The film is currently in production and will take fans through his process of writing and producing songs, some of which were inspired by... Read More.

Chadwick Boseman to be honored with posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020, will be posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The ceremony to celebrate the Black Panther actor, who died... Read More.

Eddie Murphy reveals his Netflix documentary started off as a standup special

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Eddie Murphy reflects on his 50-year career in his new documentary, Being Eddie, but that originally wasn't his intention. Speaking to Extra, he reveals he had just wanted to document his return to standup."I was going to do standup again.... Read More.

Roberta Flack biopic and documentary in the works

Wednesday, November 12 by Lakes Media Music News

A new biopic on legendary R&B singer Roberta Flack is in the works.ABC Audio has confirmed that Good Morning America host Robin Roberts' production company, Rock'n Robin Productions, has acquired the singer's life rights for a biopic and a documentary on Flack's life."We are... Read More.