The star-studded Lovers & Friends Festival has been rescheduled after being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Goldenvoice promoted event, which was originally set to take place on May 8-9 at The Grounds at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA, has now been scaled back one-day to Aug. 8 at the same location, but with a reshuffled lineup. According to a new poster on the site for the sold-out event, it will feature Ms. Lauryn Hill, Usher, Ludacris, Lil Jon, and TLC as well as Doja Cat, Donell Jones, Jhene Aiko, Summer Walker, Megan Thee Stallion, Nelly, T-Pain, Lil Kim, Brandy, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Eve, Ginuwine, SWV, Saweetie, Ma$e, Trick Daddy, Dru Hill, Next, 112, Mario, Foxy Brown and more. Among the acts listed on the original poster who have apparently dropped off are Mya, Akon and Sean Paul.

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Cameron Jibril Thomaz, known professionally as Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper/singer/songwriter/actor. He released his debut album, “Show And Prove”, in 2006 and signed with Warner Brothers Records in 2007. His Eurodance influenced single, “Say Yeah”, received urban radio airplay, entering the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Tracks charts in 2008, becoming his first minor hit. Thomaz parted ways with Warner Brothers, and released his second album, “Deal Or No Deal”, in November 2009. He later released the mixtape “Krush And Orange Juice” as a free download in April 2010; and then signed with Atlantic Records. His debut single for the label, “Black And Yellow”, peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. He has collaborated with such artists as Rick Ross and Curren$y. He has released the albums “Show And Prove” (2006), “Deal Or No Deal” (2009), “Rolling Papers” (2011), “O.N.I.F.C.” (2012), “Blacc Hollywood” (2014) and “Rolling Papers 2” (2018).

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Reggie Becton is an American singer/songwriter from Maryland. He has released the EPs “Phases” and “My Beanie’s Orange.”

Happy Birthday

Singer/actress Halle Bailey (Chloe x Halle) 20

Songwriter/producer/musician James Forman aka James Mtume 73

Singer/songwriter Mariah Carey 50

Singer Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson-Duhamel (The Blackeyed Peas) 45

Singer Jessica “Jessie J” Cornish 32

Remembering singer/songwriter/producer Walter “Bunny” Sigler (March 27, 1941-October 6, 2017)

Rising singer/songwriter Reggie Becton is a bold storyteller who shoots straight from the heart with every emotion oozing from his belly. On his debut EP, “Phases”, the Maryland native dug deep into exploring love’s triumphs and tragedies. And during his short career, fans have witnessed Becton’s talents from shore to shore; from an appearance with UK R&B sensation Daley to a successful headlining show in Washington, DC. Becton’s latest project is the EP “My Beanie’s Orange.” Fans can expect to hear more from Becton in the future.

To celebrate his 32nd birthday, rapper Big Sean announced that his forthcoming album, “Detroit 2”, is on the way. In a two-minute trailer, Sean speaks of his evolution while roaming the streets of his hometown of Detroit. The trailer also showcases Sean in the studio with Young Thug as he discusses his city’s impact. Big Sean released the critically acclaimed mixtape “Detroit” in 2012. The project featured special guest appearances by J. Cole, Meek Mill, Wiz Khalifa, Jhene Aiko and others. Last year, Sean released the singles “Single Again” and “Berzerk.”

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Singer/actress Diana Ross 76

Singer Gary “Big G” Glenn (Silk)

Singer/actor Hakim Abdul-Samad (The Boys) 45

Remembering singer Theodore “Teddy” Pendergrass (March 26, 1950-January 13, 2010)

Remembering singer Rufus Thomas Jr. (March 26, 1917-December 15, 2001)

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David James Parker, known professionally as Busy Bee, is an American old-school hip hop artist from New York, New York. He began his music career in 1977, and has worked with many of hip hop’s founding fathers, including Melly Mel, afrika Bambaataa and Kook DJ AJ. In 1983, he was featured in the film “Wild Style.” More recently, he played himself in the inner city drama “Paid In Full.” In 2007, he appeared in the documentary “Hip Hop Legends.” He released the albums “Running Things” (1988) and “Thank God For Busy Bee” (1992).

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Skyy was an American R&B/funk/disco band from New York City. Formed in 1973, the band’s original lineup consisted of Solomon Roberts Jr., sisters Denise, Delores and Bonnie Dunning, Anibal “Butch” Sierra, Larry Greenberg, Gerald Lebon and Tommy McConnell. In the late 1970s, the band signed with Salsoul Records, where they released several albums that saw moderate success. They broke through to the masses with the album “Skyyline.” The album featured the single “Call Me”, which gave the group its only Top 40 hit on the pop charts, peaking at No. 26 in late 1982. It also became the first of several number one R&B hits for Skyy. Meanwhile, the group continued to record for Salsoul Records until the release of their 1984 album “Inner City.” In the mid-1980s, the band signed with Capital Records and released the album “From The Left Side” in 1986. Aside from the single “Giving It To You”, the album saw limited success and the band left Capitol soon after. The group launched a comeback after signing with Atlantic Records. In 1989, they released the album”Start Of A Romance”, which featured the title track, and the Quiet Storm classic “Real Love.” By the release of the 1992 album “Nearer To You”, the hits had dried up, and the band hasn’t released a new studio album since then. The Dunning Sisters perform today as The Ladies Of Skyy. The band released the albums “Skyy” (1979), “Skyyway” (1980), “Skyyport” (1980), “Skyy Line” (1981), “Skyyjammer” (1982), “Skyylight” (1983), “Inner City” (1984), “From The Left Side” (1986), “Start Of A Romance” (1989) and “Nearer To You” (1992).

Singer Kelis has proven to be as good a chef as she is a singer. Next month, she’ll take her culinary skills to the next level with the debut of her weed-infused Netflix series “Cooked With Cannabis.” The series, to be co-hosted by the songstress and Portland chef Leather Storrs, will feature professional chefs working against the clock to whip a tasty theme three-course meal with cannabis as the special ingredient. The series will debut on April 20. The singer, who hasn’t released an album since 2014’s “Food”, appeared on the UK version of “The Masked Singer.” She’ll release her first cook book, “My Life On A Plate”, next year.