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New Music Friday: Quavo, Remy Ma, Lucky Daye and more

Friday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

Steve Lacy teams with SZA for his new single "is it cool?" It's described in a press release as a "confessional reckoning with self-sabotaging habits and tumultuous romances, brought to life by two of R&B's most influential voices." "is it... Read More.

Naturi Naughton to return to Broadway with role in ‘The Great Gatsby’

Friday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

You might have recently seen Naturi Naughton showing off her acting chops on Power, Power Book II: Ghost and The Nowhere Man, but now, she's ready to perform live. Twenty years after making her Broadway debut in Hairspray, she's landed another Broadway role, this... Read More.

‘Essence”s Black Women in Music to return honoring Brandy, Missy Elliott and more

Friday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

It's been eight years since Essence last held its Black Women in Music event, but the celebration is officially back.The organization has announced the return of the event as well as this year's honorees and host.Anthony Anderson will serve as host, while Brandy, Kandi... Read More.

SZA to be inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame’s 2026 class

Friday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

SZA's hard work, dedication and success have earned her a spot in the New Jersey Hall of Fame.She'll be inducted in the category of performing arts and entertainment, and is one of 13 people being celebrated at the 18th annual NJHOF induction ceremony.Fellow classmates... Read More.

BET announces four-part award show series featuring Druski, Keke Palmer and more

Thursday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

The countdown to the 2026 BET Awards continues with the announcement of a four-part series titled Behind the Image: BET Awards Edition. Set to premiere on BET just hours before the main show on Sunday, it will kick off at 5:30 p.m. ET.Episodes will... Read More.

Ms. Lauryn Hill unveils lineup for Diaspora Calling! Music & Arts Festival

Thursday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Ms. Lauryn Hill has revealed the lineup for her Diaspora Calling! Music & Arts Festival in England, which will be hosted by Dave Chappelle.Slated to take the stage are Erykah Badu, Giggs, Fireboy DML, YG, Zion Marley and more.Lauryn will also perform alongside Wyclef... Read More.

Summer Walker, Elmiene and more tapped for Broccoli City’s Holding Hands festival

Thursday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Broccoli City has created an experience for the R&B lovers around the world. The organization has unveiled the Holding Hands R&B experience, with Summer Walker at the top of the bill.Other performers include Elmiene, Destin Conrad and kwn, with J... Read More.

K Camp announces Us Over Dem tour with Jacquees

Thursday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

K Camp is hitting a few cities across the United States on his Us Over Dem tour. He's teaming up with Jacquees for the seven-show run, which kicks off Aug. 14 in Phoenix and wraps Sept. 4 in Atlanta, with stops in Dallas, New... Read More.

Lionel Richie cuts opening night set short after feeling ‘dizzy’ and ‘strange’

Thursday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Lionel Richie was not 'Dancing on the Ceiling' during the opening night of his tour in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday: He was sitting on the stage.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer cut his set short on the Sing a Song All Night... Read More.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard says BET Awards nominations are ‘just mind-blowing’

Wednesday, June 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Tasha Cobbs Leonard is up for three BET Awards this year, and she doesn't take the nominations lightly. Speaking to People, she said she's grateful for the recognition from her community."Any nomination is just mind-blowing," she said. "When you're doing... Read More.

Erykah Badu teams with The Alchemist, De La Soul for Live: A September Tour

Wednesday, June 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Erykah Badu has announced a new, limited concert series to wrap up the summer. Live: A September Tour will feature The Alchemist and De La Soul, as well as Smino and additional guests on select dates.The Live trek will kick off Aug. 9 and... Read More.

Arin Ray announces tour supporting upcoming album, ‘Limbo’

Wednesday, June 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Arin Ray is headed on the road for his Limbo tour, which supports his upcoming album of the same name. The tour begins Sept. 25 at the Crown Hill Theatre in New York and wraps Oct. 11 at The Rink in Sacramento. Atlanta, Houston... Read More.

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