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Jacob Elordi, Teyana Taylor among those invited to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Wednesday, June 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Jacob Elordi, Teyana Taylor and Josh O'Connor are among the 529 people The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited to join its ranks as members.Other actors invited to join the academy include Jon Bernthal, Josh Gad, Julia Garner, Mia Goth, Simu... Read More.

Pharrell debuts new music from Quavo, Lil Baby and YoungBoy Never Broke Again at Paris fashion show

Wednesday, June 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Pharrell debuted new music and new clothing at the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2027 Men's Show Tuesday night in Paris. The event was soundtracked by vocals from Voices of Fire, as well as L'Orchestre du Pont Neuf, led by conductor Thomas... Read More.

Whitney Houston’s estate denies Oprah Winfrey’s claim that singer was high when she fell off stage

Wednesday, June 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Oprah Winfrey recently made headlines by telling an unflattering story about Whitney Houston, and now the late singer's estate is hitting back, saying Oprah's version of the story is inaccurate.While speaking at the Cannes Lion festival in France, Variety and other outlets reported that... Read More.

Eva Marcille says her ‘All the Queen’s Men’ character experiences a range of emotions in final season

Wednesday, June 24 by Lakes Media Music News

A new episode of All the Queen's Men season 5 premieres Wednesday, continuing the story of Marilyn "Madam" Deville, who runs an exotic nightclub in Atlanta while navigating threats to her empire and personal life. The titular "queen," played by Eva Marcille, was shot... Read More.

Muni Long opens up about lupus battle, lung transplant and recovery

Tuesday, June 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Two-time Grammy-winning R&B singer Muni Long is opening up about a life-changing health battle after doctors told her she had one week to live without a lung transplant.Long, whose hits include "Hrs & Hrs" and "Made for Me," shared details of her health journey... Read More.

Ari Lennox, Nas, Baby Keem, Durand Bernarr join BET Awards 2026 lineup

Tuesday, June 23 by Lakes Media Music News

With the BET Awards taking place on Sunday, BET has announced more of the performers for the 2026 event.Ari Lennox is now taking the stage, as are Baby Keem, BJ the Chicago Kid, Durand Bernarr, Erica Campbell, George Clinton, Le'Andria Johnson, Nas, Rapsody, RAYE,... Read More.

Missy Elliott to be honored at 2026 Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch

Tuesday, June 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Missy Elliott is "The icon. The innovator. The visionary," according to Culture Creators, which will be honoring her at the 2026 Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch. She is set to receive the Amazon Music Visionary Icon Award celebrating... Read More.

Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and more pay homage to the late Clive Davis

Tuesday, June 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Alicia Keys is honoring Clive Davis, the man she says "changed my life forever." After posting a photo of herself with Clive on her Instagram Story Monday, she shared a post on her feed, reflecting on the impact he had... Read More.

Meek Mill to perform at hometown concert celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Tuesday, June 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Meek Mill is celebrating America's 250th anniversary in his hometown, where he is set to perform at the One Philly: Unity Concert For America.The event will take place July 4, with fellow Philly natives Will Smith, DJ Jazzy, Jill Scott and State Property also... Read More.

Brooklyn Public Library to commemorate 30 years of Jay-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Monday, June 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Jay-Z fans now have another opportunity to get library cards featuring his likeness. The Brooklyn Public Library has announced limited-edition library cards commemorating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt.Featuring the black-and-white artwork and following the release of the 2023 Book... Read More.

Muni Long releases new song, ‘Richest’

Monday, June 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Muni Long gets vulnerable on her new song, "Richest.""Over the last year, I learned wealth looks different than I thought...I'd like to share with you everything I gained when I stopped measuring my life by what I lost," she wrote... Read More.

Missy Elliott to pay homage to Aaliyah at 2026 Essence Festival

Monday, June 22 by Lakes Media Music News

She helped celebrate hip-hop's 50th anniversary with a headlining set in 2023, and now Missy Elliott will return to Essence Festival to pay tribute to a late friend and icon.Missy will take the stage at the 2026 edition of the festival in celebration of... Read More.

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