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Chris Brown, H.E.R., and Monica are the biggest winners at the 2020 Soul Train Awards

Monday, November 30 by Lakes Media Music News

Chris Brown led the pack at the 2020 Soul Train Awards that aired Sunday night, earning four awards -- including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist. Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell returned to host this year's virtual ceremony for a third year, announcing a stellar line-up of special performances, unforgettable moments and special appearances... Read More.

Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn explains why her ‘Lovers Rock’ character “brought me back to my roots, to my culture, to who I am”

Friday, November 27 by Lakes Media Music News

Newcomer Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn is bringing plenty of '80s nostalgia and reggae music with her feature debut Lovers Rock from Steve McQueen's anthology film series Small Axe. St. Aubyn tells ABC Audio that working with the Oscar winner for her first major project was a nerve-wracking but welcoming experience. "Working with someone like Steve,... Read More.

Victoria Monet is ready to celebrate her Blackness at the 2020 Soul Train Awards

Friday, November 27 by Lakes Media Music News

2020 has been an exciting year for singer-songwriter Victoria Monet. After releasing her Jaguar EP earlier this year, she landed three nominations at the 2020 Soul Train Awards, including one for Best New Artist. This marks her first artist nomination for Monet's "70s-inspired" music, which she says makes the Soul... Read More.

Deborah Cox shares how she spent her Canadian Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 26 by Lakes Media Music News

Deborah Cox may have already celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday in Canada last month, but she says she used the opportunity to show off her newly-learned cooking skills. She tells ABC Audio, "There's an art to all of this, which is also very therapeutic...to just put the... Read More.

Body-ody-ody: Megan Thee Stallion greenlights the “Body” dance challenge

Wednesday, November 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Good News, folks! Megan Thee Stallion's new single "Body" is the hottest new dance challenge taking over social media. After the hugely successful "WAP" collaboration with Cardi B, Megan brought us another track to dance too. The "Body" song and video celebrates body positivity and... Read More.

President Obama gives Drake his “stamp of approval” to play him in a biopic

Wednesday, November 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Former President Barack Obama has given Drake his blessing to play him in a perspective biopic. In an interview with Complex, Obama called Drake "talented" enough to "do anything he wants," including playing him in a film. “I mean, that... Read More.

Fantasia announces her first pregnancy with husband Kendall Taylor: “I can’t wait to see who he or she acts like”

Wednesday, November 25 by Lakes Media Music News

American Idol alumni Fantasia Barrino is expecting her first child with her husband Kendall Taylor. On Wednesday, the "When I See You" singer shared the exciting news on Instagram. "God, I want to thank you! You gave us a seed even when the doctor said that one... Read More.

Lifetime announces premiere dates for Salt-N-Pepa, Wendy Williams and Whitney Houston documentaries

Wednesday, November 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Lifetime has set the dates for three new documentaries centered on some of the most notable women in pop culture history: Salt-N-Pepa, Wendy Williams and Whitney Houston. The network has announced they will premiere Salt-N-Pepa, a three-hour original film focused on the... Read More.

Today marks six months since George Floyd’s death

Wednesday, November 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Wednesday marks six months since George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died May 25 at age 46 during his arrest for allegedly attempting to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at a nearby grocery store. Floyd was handcuffed... Read More.

Nicki Minaj and fans on social media call out the Recording Academy for Grammy snubs

Wednesday, November 25 by Lakes Media Music News

The Recording Academy is often criticized for undervaluing the influence of some artists and their impact on the music industry -- and Tuesday's announcement of the 2021 Grammy nominees was no different. The announcement brought up a past Grammy issue for Nicki Minaj, who lost... Read More.

Debbie Allen explains how Dolly Parton and Shonda Rhimes made her one of the “poster children for Christmas”

Wednesday, November 25 by Lakes Media Music News

It's safe to say Debbie Allen's latest projects, Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square and Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, are helping to usher in the holiday season. In Christmas on the Square, Allen took on directing and choreography duties for her longtime friend Dolly Parton, whom she says is... Read More.

Edi Gathegi and Martin Sheen share their personal connection to indie film ‘Princess of the Row’

Wednesday, November 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Edi Gathegi set out to be a catalyst for change with his latest project, Princess of the Row, which follows him as Bo, a homeless mentally-ill war veteran who can no longer provide for his adolescent daughter Alicia. Gathegi, who is also one of the producers, says he's... Read More.

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