Music

News Michael Chapman, English Folk Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 80 The Leeds-born artist released over 40 albums across his 50-year-career By Evan Minsker September 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Michael Chapman, 1973 (Dick Barnatt/Redferns/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter English folk singer-songwriter Michael Chapman has died at the age of 80, Brendan Greaves, the co-founder of Chapman’s label Paradise

Britney Spears‘ boyfriend had fans hoping they finally got engaged … because he posted and deleted a pic of a ring … but now he says things are not the way they appear. SAM GOT BRITNEY A RING WITH THE WORD LIONESS ON IT IN A NOW DELETED POST 😭💍🦁💜 pic.twitter.com/KEgN2EegwE — Fan Account (@TheSpearsRoom)

News Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Pleads Guilty to Failing to Register as a Sex Offender Petty is scheduled to be sentenced in January 2022 By Matthew Strauss September 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty, February 2020 (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Marc Jacobs) Facebook Twitter Kenneth Petty, the husband of Nicki Minaj,

Britney Spears wants to end her conservatorship ASAP, but she doesn’t want to let go of her personal conservator … TMZ has learned. Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Britney wants Jodi Montgomery to stay on her payroll indefinitely … beyond the life of the conservatorship, which could — repeat — could end

News Troye Sivan Shares New Song “Angel Baby”: Listen Sivan calls the single “an adoring, doting, love struck, mega pop, gay, power ballad” By Evan Minsker September 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter Troye Sivan, photo by Luke Gilford Facebook Twitter Troye Sivan is back with a new single called “Angel Baby.” It was written by Sivan

Kylie Jenner‘s still in the early stages of her second pregnancy, but it already seems like she’ll be a lot less private this time around … because she’s out flaunting her bun in the oven. Kylie publicly debuted her new baby bump Wednesday night as she stepped out in NYC in a short, form-fitting white

News Lorde Releases EP With Māori Renditions of Solar Power Songs: Listen Te Ao Mārama benefits two New Zealand-based charities By Evan Minsker September 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lorde (Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Lorde has released an EP called Te Ao Mārama, which collects five new recordings of songs from her new

Britney Spears is taking her dad at face value — that he’s down with ending the conservatorship — and she is beyond happy. Sources directly connected to Britney tell TMZ … she’s “ecstatic” Jamie has filed legal docs not only asking the judge to terminate the conservatorship, but to do so without another mental evaluation.

News Carl Bean, Singer of Pioneering Gay Pride Anthem “I Was Born This Way,” Dies at 77 The former Motown signee and gospel singer worked as an archbishop and founded a number of LGBTQ+ friendly churches By Madison Bloom September 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter Carl Bean, October 2004 (Carlos Chavez/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Play video content TMZ.com Akon is mourning the loss of his good friend Michael K. Williams, and says he’s the latest example of how the “facade of success” can send celebrities into a tailspin. We got the artist Tuesday at Petrossian in L.A., and he said although he was close to Michael, they hadn’t seen

News Britney Spears’ Father Jamie Spears Files to End Her Conservatorship The petition could potentially lead to the end of the long-running restrictions on Britney Spears’ personal and professional life By Allison Hussey September 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Britney Spears, July 2019 (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Facebook Twitter Jamie Spears, Britney Spears’ father, has filed a

Paramore’s lead vocalist Hayley Williams just put one of her Nashville homes on the market … and it’s the place where she recorded her second solo album. The singer listed the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom pad for a cool $1 million … and the place is 2,137 square feet and recently renovated. As you can see in

News Michael K. Williams, Actor Who Played The Wire’s Omar, Dies at 54 The Brooklyn-born actor is actively nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on Lovecraft Country By Matthew Strauss September 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Michael K. Williams, January 2012 (Jeff Vespa/WireImage) Facebook Twitter Michael K. Williams, the actor best known for his

Cardi B‘s baby No. 2 is finally here!!! Cardi gave birth to her baby Saturday at a hospital in the New York area. She posted a photo of the special moment with Offset in the hospital. She also added the blue heart emoji so … baby boy?!? As we reported … the “I Like It”

News Cardi B and Offset Announce Birth of Second Child Cardi B revealed that she gave birth to her second child on Saturday, September 4 By Matthew Strauss September 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Cardi B and Offset, February 2019 (Michael Kovac/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Facebook Twitter Cardi B has given birth to her

Machine Gun Kelly‘s first time directing a movie is already eventful — a parking lot attendant is accusing him of battery … something folks on the movie set say simply did not happen. Law enforcement sources tell us the L.A. parking attendant filed a police report claiming MGK was upset over a delay in getting

News Kanye West’s Donda Debuts at No. 1 in Biggest Week for Any Album in 2021 With his 10th chart-topping album, West once again ties Eminem for the most No. 1 debuts in a row By Allison Hussey and Evan Minsker September 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kanye West, March 2020 (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/GC Images)

Sarah Harding, a member of Girls Aloud, has died. Sarah had been battling breast cancer and lost her fright Sunday. Sarah’s mom wrote, “It’s with deep heartbreak that today I’m sharing the news that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away,” adding, “Many of you will know of Sarah’s battle with cancer and that

News Andre 3000 Releases Statement on Unreleased Kanye West Song “Life of the Party” “It’s unfortunate that it was released in this way and two artists that I love are going back and forth,” he wrote By Allison Hussey September 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter André 3000, January 2020 (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter

Drake appears to have leaked an unreleased Kanye West “Donda” track that didn’t make the cut, which actually takes shots at the former … a bizarre move that seems to have backfired. Drizzy was guest hosting a session of Sound 42 on Sirius XM early Saturday morning — which plays a ton of OVO-affiliated tunes

News Lorde No Longer Performing at MTV VMAs 2021 The awards show cited “a change in production elements” By Madison Bloom and Jazz Monroe September 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lorde (NDZ/Star Max/GC Images) Facebook Twitter Lorde’s scheduled performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 12 has been canceled, the awards show announced Friday

Kanye West looks to be channeling his inner Martha Stewart — on the heels of huge music success, he’s taking a crucial step toward launching his own line … of homeware products. Say whaaat? Yep, according to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Ye’s company, Mascotte Holdings, Inc., filed a trademark application to slap the name

News James Blake Delays Release of Friends That Break Your Heart The follow-up to Assume Form will now arrive in October By Allison Hussey September 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter James Blake, January 2020 (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Facebook Twitter James Blake has announced that his next record will arrive a

Drake made good on his promise to drop his new album — belated though it was — and he smack-talked Kanye hard. “Certified Lover Boy” was unveiled as promised — at midnight — 9 months after Drake had planned to release it. Drizzy doesn’t mention Ye by name, but no need to … he’s clearly

News Drake Releases New Album Certified Lover Boy: Listen Featuring JAY-Z, Future, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Ty Dolla $ign, Kid Cudi, Rick Ross, Lil Baby, and more By Allison Hussey and Jazz Monroe September 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Drake, September 2016 (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Drake’s new album Certified Lover

Peppa Pig is rubbing her music review in Kanye West‘s nose … trolling him because his new album came in with a lower score than an animated farm animal’s album. Here’s the deal … Peppa Pig’s recent music offering, “Peppa’s Adventures: The Album,” earned a 6.5 out of 10 score from Pitchfork, slightly higher than

News Jon Hopkins Announces New Album Music for Psychedelic Therapy, Shares New Song: Listen “Sit Around the Fire” is a collaboration with East Forest and features vocals from the late Ram Dass By Allison Hussey and Evan Minsker September 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jon Hopkins, photo by Steve Gullick Facebook Twitter Jon Hopkins has announced

Britney Spears can rest a little easier after the ugly incident in which her housekeeper accused her of battery … we’ve learned the singer will NOT be charged with a crime. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office tells TMZ … prosecutors decided NOT to file any criminal charges against Britney for misdemeanor battery. The D.A.

News Diamanda Galás Announces Self-Titled Reissue Following last year’s reissue of her debut The Litanies of Satan By Allison Hussey September 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Diamanda Galás has announced a reissue of her 1984 self-titled album. Remastered by Heba Kadry, the updated Diamanda Galás is out October 29 on her own Intravenal Sound

Play video content TMZ.com Madonna has gone back in time … for a sexy video shoot in the middle of Times Square. The Material Girl looked like a version of her former self on the set of what we’re told is a spot for the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards … featuring a NYC taxi