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Influential filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles dies at 89

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Influential filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, whom many consider the godfather of modern Black cinema, has died at age 89. On behalf of his family, The Criterion Collection and Janus Films confirmed his passing in a statement posted Wednesday.

Saweetie plans to make you laugh with her ‘Sex: Unzipped’ Netflix special

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Saweetie has been on a roll this past month with several endorsements, and now the "Icy Girl" is starring in a sexy new show on Netflix. The "Icy Girl" will host Sex: Unzipped, a new comedy special focused on sex positivity, premiering October 26. Saweetie will be joined... Read More.

The Weeknd sued for allegedly ripping off his triple-platinum hit “Call Out My Name”

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

The Weeknd is being accusing of stealing music for one of his biggest hits. The three-time Grammy winner is being sued for allegedly plagiarizing another song for his 2018 triple-platinum single, "Call Out My Name." Songwriters Suniel Fox and Henry Strange filed a copyright lawsuit claiming that the hit lifted elements... Read More.

Jada Pinkett Smith celebrates 50th birthday on ‘Red Table Talk’; ABC to adapt Baratunde Thurston’s ‘How to Be Black’

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

The latest episode of Jada Pinkett-Smith's Facebook Watch show, Red Table Talk, is definitely a star-studded one. In celebration of Jada's 50th birthday on September 18, the actress-turned talk show host had an impressive list of celebrity friends make an appearance... Read More.

Ray J responds to rumors of a second sex tape with Kim Kardashian: “This ain’t cool”

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Ray J's former manager claims he has a second sex tape of him with Kim Kardashian, and Ray isn't happy about it. During a podcast, Wack 100 stated that he had a tape that "was more graphic and better than the first one," which... Read More.

Billy Porter reveals why he wants to say “thank you” to Elizabeth Taylor

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

If Billy Porter ever had the chance to speak to the late Elizabeth Taylor, he knows exactly what he'd say to her: "Thank you." In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Porter reacted to being honored by the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation with their... Read More.

50 Cent and Snoop Dogg slam Emmy Awards for lack of Black winners

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

50 Cent and Snoop Dogg are blasting the Emmy Awards after no Black actors won in the major categories. Following Sunday night's show, Variety's headline read: "#EmmysSoWhite: No Actors of Color Win Despite Record Nominee Lineup." Fiddy posted a screenshot of the Variety article and commented on

Dr. Dre ordered to pay another $1.5 million to ex-wife Nicole Young

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

A Los Angeles judge has ordered Dr. Dre to fork over an additional $1.5 million in legal fees to his ex-wife, Nicole Young, in their ongoing divorce battle. The judge estimated that Nicole’s reasonable legal fees in the case through July 2 should total $3... Read More.

Billionaire superstar mogul Rihanna insists, “I don’t want to be this icon”

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Rihanna is prepping for her Savage X Fenty Vol. 3 show, which will stream on Amazon this Friday. And the superstar, who recently reached billionaire status thanks to her Fenty brand, says no matter what she does, she likes to stay humble.

Gabrielle Union calls out Hollywood’s pay disparity among actors of color

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Gabrielle Union says more needs to be done to ensure all actors are paid fairly in Hollywood -- especially those of color. Speaking to 9 to 5ish with theSkimm, Union explained why she's a big believer in being transparent about salary, saying the pay... Read More.

Demetrius Flenory Jr. shares the emotional reaction his family had to his portrayal of father Big Meech in ‘BMF’

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Demetrius "Lil Meech" Flenory Jr. is literally following in his father's footsteps in the new Starz series Black Mafia Family. In the new crime drama, Flenory Jr. plays his father Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory, the eldest brother behind the Black Mafia Family, one of the most influential... Read More.

Lil Nas X reveals song he wanted Nicki Minaj to collaborate on

Wednesday, September 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Lil Nas X's hit song "Industry Baby" as we know it features Jack Harlow, but in an alternate universe, it could have sounded a lot different. The rapper, who released his debut studio album Montero last week, hosted a Q&A session on Twitter on Tuesday and revealed... Read More.

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