Music

News Obongjayar and Sarz Release New EP Sweetness: Listen Plus, check out the music video for the Nigerian artists’ “Gone Girl” By Matthew Strauss July 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Obongjayar (Zach Apo Tsang), Sarz (TSE) Facebook Twitter Nigerian artists Obongjayar and Sarz have come together for a new four-track EP called Sweetness. The musicians have

R. Kelly is facing new allegations in his criminal case out of Chicago — which is about to go to trial next month — including claims that he sexually abused a male minor … whom he’s said to have met at a McDonald’s. Prosecutors in Kelly’s federal sex trafficking case filed the bombshell Friday, seeking

News Liz Phair Cancels Tour Dates with Alanis Morissette and Garbage Cat Power will step in for Phair, who cited “unforseen circumstances” for the departure By Allison Hussey July 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Liz Phair, May 2019 (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Liz Phair has canceled her appearance on an upcoming summer tour

Word to the wise … whenever Travis Scott gets behind the wheel expect a large crowd of devoted fans, and expect ’em to go wild. The rapper had Miami in sicko mode Friday as he promoted his spiked seltzer, CACTI Agave. Travis is primarily in the 305 for his headlining performance at the Rolling Loud

News Boldy James and the Alchemist Announce New Album Bo Jackson, Share New Video: Watch “First 48 Freestyle” is from the artists’ third collaborative release in as many years By Matthew Strauss July 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Boldy James in “First 48 Freestyle,” directed by 30onme Facebook Twitter Detroit rapper Boldy James and prolific producer

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are going through a divorce, but they’re still celebrating each other’s milestones as a family … including the release of his 10th studio album. Kim and all 4 of their kids — North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm — are part of the large crowd Thursday night at Atlanta’s Mercedez-Benz Stadium

News Rolling Loud Miami Stage Structure Collapses One Day Before Festival No injuries have been reported from Hard Rock Stadium, as the event is set to begin on Friday By Allison Hussey July 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Rolling Loud Miami 2019 (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter A stage’s screen structure collapsed during preparations

UFC star Sean O’Malley and 6ix9ine made their bromance permanent this week … ’cause Suga let the controversial rapper tattoo his ’69’ logo on him!! The duo had a helluva weekend together in Miami … clubbing, playing softball and eating expensive ass meals out in South Beach. But, while the good times may fade away,

Play video content TMZ.com Music legend Nile Rodgers is giddy talking about his roller disco event, which is truly on a roll ’cause Madonna‘s playing host for his grand opening event. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee joined “TMZ Live” Wednesday and told us about the awesome vibes going down at his new

News Thelonious Monk Estate Says Biopic Starring Yasiin Bey Is Unauthorized Thelonious’ son T.S. Monk, tells Pitchfork, “There is no involvement by anyone in the Monk family with this project, and we actually condemn the effort” By Matthew Strauss July 21, 2021 Facebook Twitter Thelonious Monk, late 1950s (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Earlier

Scooter Braun and his wife, Yael, have done all they can to try saving their marriage … but now Scooter is throwing in the towel. The uber-Hollywood manager for the likes of Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, J Balvin and Ariana Grande filed for divorce Wednesday in Los Angeles. According to the filing, Scooter is asking

News Kanye West Releasing New Album Donda This Week, Previews New Song: Watch Sha’Carri Richardson stars in a Beats ad soundtracked by 60 seconds of “No Child Left Behind” By Evan Minsker and Madison Bloom July 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kanye West, August 2016 (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Kanye West

Play video content @dollyparton / Instagram You can bet Dolly Parton‘s getting a big O-vation tonight for the surprise she put together for her husband’s 79th birthday. The legendary country singer got dolled up in an iconic Playboy Bunny suit Tuesday to give Carl — her husband of 55 years — a special 79th birthday

News DāM-FunK Announces New Album Above the Fray, Shares New Song: Listen The title track is the first offering from the California funk evangelist’s new project By Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter DāM-FunK, June 2018 (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) Facebook Twitter DāM-FunK has announced a new album called Above the Fray, sharing the title

Biz Markie had a partner in rhyme pulling for him and his family up to the very end — it was none other than Fat Joe, who provided emotional support like you wouldn’t believe … TMZ has learned. The recently deceased MC’s wife, Tara Hall, tells us that out of all the scores of people

News Kanye West Hosting Listening Event for New Album Donda This Week Going down on Thursday, July 22, at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium By Matthew Strauss July 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kanye West, October 2020 (Mark Boland/Mark Boland/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter It’s rumored that Kanye West held a listening party in Las Vegas this past weekend

Jennifer Lopez is taking a very hands-on approach to finding her new home, ’cause it’s not every day you see J Lo scaling ladders on construction sites. Jennifer and her crew hit up an under-construction home Saturday in Bel Air — this pad is actually a stone’s throw away from her current home. It’s unclear

News The War on Drugs Tease New Song: Watch New footage and music surfaces on the band’s Instagram page By Evan Minsker July 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel (Gus Stewart/Redferns) Facebook Twitter The War on Drugs have shared a short video on social media featuring new footage and new music.

Play video content @nickiminaj / Instagram Nicki Minaj sure does appreciate the fan love she receives — but she loves it even more when her adoring base can worship her uninterrupted … for which one mall security guard is getting a personal shout-out from the Barbz herself. The rapper reposted a video originally shared by

News Bruce Springsteen Camp Finally Settles “Thunder Road” Lyrics Debate Does Mary’s dress “sway” or “wave?” Jon Landau weighs in. By Evan Minsker July 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bruce Springsteen at London’s Hammermith Odeon in 1975 (Gus Stewart/Redferns) Facebook Twitter Fans have long debated one word in the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run

Play video content TMZ.com “Songland” winner Greg Scott is baffled and justifiably upset the Jonas Brothers’ new track is replacing his song as NBC’s Olympics anthem … but even worse, he says he’s heard nothing but crickets from the Peacock. We got the season 2 “Songland” winner Friday outside Mastro’s in Bev Hills, and wanted

News Biz Markie Has Died at 57 The rapper and beatboxer was best known for songs like “Just a Friend” and “Nobody Beats the Biz” By Allison Hussey July 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Marcel Theo Hall aka Biz Markie, April 1988 (David Corio/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Rapper, producer, DJ and human beatbox Biz

Britney Spears is telling someone — possibly her sister, Jamie Lynn — to hop off the #FreeBritney bandwagon, because they didn’t lift a finger to help her when she was at her lowest. The singer is pissed off, and let it show as she said, “There’s nothing worse than when the people closest to you

News Questlove, Q-Tip, Bootsy Collins, Flea, More Remember Biz Markie The New York rap icon died at 57 from complications due to Type II Diabetes By Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Biz Markie, September 2015 (Mike Pont/WireImage) Facebook Twitter New York rap legend Biz Markie died today (July 16). He was 57.

Damon Dash just took another L in court at the hands of Roc-A-Fella and Jay-Z … but their legal war’s far from over, and they could be duking it out again soon. A federal judge just shot down Dash’s bid to get a temporary restraining order which would have blocked Friday’s meeting of the record

The woman who sued Diplo claiming he forced her to perform oral sex has withdrawn her lawsuit … and she tells TMZ she regrets filing it in the first place. According to court records … the woman has voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit. She tells TMZ … “In light of the evidence and after consultation with

News Watch Lorde’s Rooftop Colbert Performance of “Solar Power” With a mirrored platform and a bunch of bubbles, she performed the new single atop the Ed Sullivan Theater By Madison Bloom July 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lorde performs “Solar Power” on Colbert Facebook Twitter Lorde was the musical guest on The Late Show With Stephen

Lil Durk got a rude awakening, when some people busted into his home and exchanged gunfire with him and his girlfriend … this according to law enforcement. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation … the rapper and his baby mama, India Cox, were the victims of a home invasion and aggravated assault this past

News Watch Pink Siifu’s New Video for “lng hair dnt care” The track will feature on the rapper’s next album GUMBO’! By Madison Bloom July 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Pink Siifu in “lng hair dnt care,” co-directed by Livingston Matthews and Noah Porter Facebook Twitter Pink Siifu has released the music video for his recent