Urban AC

Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion and LL COOL J perform at 2024 VMAs

Thursday, September 12 by Lakes Media Music News

The MTV VMAs took place Wednesday night in New York.Eminem kicked off the show wearing a blond wig, reminiscent of his Slim Shady days, and surrounded by a group of similarly dressed people, much like his performance at the 2000 show. He performed “Houdini” before... Read More.

2024 MTV VMAs: The winners

Wednesday, September 11 by Lakes Media Music News

The 2024 MTV VMAs, hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, aired Wednesday night live from the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.Here's a list of the winners:VIDEO OF THE YEARTaylor Swift ft. Post Malone, “Fortnight”ARTIST OF THE YEARTaylor SwiftSONG OF THE YEARSabrina Carpenter, “Espresso”BEST... Read More.

Music Notes: Future, Tyla and more

Wednesday, September 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Future's Mixtape Pluto project finally has a release date. “F*** the publicity I got this out the mud MIXTAPE PLUTO 9-20-24," he wrote alongside the cover art. He also previewed the song in “Too Fast.”Beyoncé mentioned That Mexican OT as one of... Read More.

BET to present prime-time tribute to James Earl Jones on Thursday

Wednesday, September 11 by Lakes Media Music News

The legendary actor James Earl Jones will be honored by BET in a prime-time special on Thursday evening, just three days after he passed away at 93 years old.BET News & ET Present James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy, a collaboration between the network... Read More.

Jhené Aiko to be honored at BLACK: Future. Now. Brunch 2024

Wednesday, September 11 by Lakes Media Music News

The BLACK: Future. Now. Brunch will return for its third year Sunday, and Jhené Aiko will be honored with the Brilliant Beyond Creative Artistry Award.“We’re super excited to be kicking off BMAC week one by celebrating the future and now of Black excellence,” said Jamil Davis, CEO of The... Read More.

Michael B. Jordan to direct his remake of The Thomas Crown Affair

Wednesday, September 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Michael B. Jordan will not only star in and produce a remake of the stylish thriller The Thomas Crown Affair, Deadline says he'll be directing it, as well.Jordan was already attached to star in and produce the film through his Outlier Society production company, but... Read More.

Tory Lanez explains confiscated recording studio equipment

Wednesday, September 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Following reports that prison guards at the California Correctional Institution confiscated his recording equipment, Tory Lanez says there's more to the story.In a post shared to Instagram, he claims his cell was raided because he was using money from his Prison Tapes songs... Read More.

LL COOL J and Eminem drop music video for “Murdergram Deux”

Wednesday, September 11 by Lakes Media Music News

LL COOL J and Eminem have dropped the music video for their recently released collab, "Murdergram Deux."Directed by JakeTheShooter and filmed in Em's hometown of Detroit, the video finds the two rappers in various scenes, some of which are recreated versions of classic hip-hop... Read More.

“Before I Let Go” singer Frankie Beverly dies at 77

Wednesday, September 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Frankie Beverly, best known for his song "Before I Let Go," died on Tuesday at the age of 77.His family announced the news Wednesday in a statement shared to his Facebook account."Grieving the loss of a loved one is a... Read More.

Andra Day says shes encouraged by reaction to The Deliverance

Wednesday, September 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Andra Day stars as Ebony Jackson in The Deliverance, based on the real-life story of Latoya Ammons, a woman who discovers strange, demonic occurrences and finds herself fighting for her life against these mysterious forces. As a Christian, Andra was initially hesitant to take on the... Read More.

Beyoncé explains why there were no visuals for Renaissance

Tuesday, September 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Beyoncé fans have been begging for visuals since she released Renaissance in 2022, but in a new cover interview with GQ, she explains why she decided against them.“I thought it... Read More.

Jennifer Hudson to be honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS gala

Tuesday, September 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Jennifer Hudson's support of those living with HIV and the LGBTQ+ community will be recognized in the fall. She will be honored with the first-ever Elizabeth Taylor Rowdy Activist Award at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala.Also being honored is Gap Inc. President and CEO Richard Dickson,... Read More.