Breaking News The driver wanted for striking Nicki Minaj‘s father in a deadly hit-and-run has turned himself in to police … TMZ has confirmed. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … police arrested 70-year-old Charles Polevich, who cops believe is the person responsible for Robert Maraj‘s death. He’s been arraigned and charged with 2 felonies —
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On March 19, British singer-songwriter Shura will release a new deluxe version of her 2019 album forevher. The record includes a new track called “obsession,” which arrives today with a music video. Watch below. The deluxe forevher includes demos, acoustic songs, last year’s “elevator girl,” and another new song called “t-shirt.” Discussing “obsession,” Shura said
The insurrection is dividing heavy metal band Iced Earth … the lead singer and bassist quit after the group’s founder was arrested for allegedly raiding the Capitol. Stu Block and Luke Appleton announced Monday they’re no longer rocking with Iced Earth, citing Jon Schaffer‘s role in the deadly riot as the catalyst. Stu, the lead
Nick Hakim is issuing a fully remixed version of last year’s WILL THIS MAKE ME GOOD. It’s out February 26 (via ATO) and includes re-works by AceMo, Pink Siifu, KeiyaA, Slauson Malone, Big Thief’s James Krivchenia, and more. Hakim shared a new version of “QADIR” remixed by BADBADNOTGOOD with the news. Listen to it and
Moneybagg Yo said he’s made a bundle during the pandemic and that he didn’t want it to end — something he immediately regretted and took back. The Memphis rapper issued a mea culpa Monday after a pair of cringe-worthy tweets about the coronavirus — and how it had affected him (and his net worth) as
Ketchy the Great, the Los Angeles rapper best known as a member of the Stinc Team alongside Drakeo the Ruler, has died. His management confirmed the news to Pitchfork. Further details surrounding his death are currently unknown. Born Jameon Davis, Ketchy made his name in L.A.’s underground rap scene. He appeared on multiple songs by
Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s attorney says the director of an upcoming docuseries who called the rapper a “horrible human being” should zip it … because they’ve never even met. Tekashi’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, tells TMZ … “Supervillain” director Karam Gill is 100 percent wrong in his assessment of 69 and has no clue what he’s talking
D’Angelo has been announced as the next Verzuz guest, though he doesn’t yet have a single set opponent. Instead, he’ll perform live from Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater with an array of unannounced friends. It happens Saturday, February 27 at 8 p.m. Eastern, broadcast on Instagram. Verzuz is now in its second season following its launch
Exclusive Nicki Minaj‘s father, Robert Maraj, has died after being struck in a hit-and-run accident … TMZ has learned. Nassau County Police in New York say he was walking on the road between Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue Friday evening around 6 PM ET, when he was hit by a vehicle heading northbound. Cops say
Bronx rapper and producer MIKE has released a new mixtape under his dj blackpower moniker. The eight-track project, titled BLP2021:“For Ur Own Good,” features appearances from Anysia Kym, Darryl Johnson, and Slauson Malone. Check it out below. BLP2021:“For Ur Own Good” is currently available on Bandcamp and SoundCloud, but will eventually be released on streaming
Exclusive Britney Spears does NOT have her own documentary in the works … we’re told fan speculation and media reports to the contrary are not accurate. A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ … a doc from Britney and her team is definitely NOT happening. We’re told a project of this magnitude would need to
Legendary audio engineer, recording equipment inventor, and entrepreneur Rupert Neve has died, according to a statement posted to his official website. An obituary shared by representatives reveals that the cause of death was “non-Covid pneumonia and heart failure.” He was 94 years old. Born in Newton Abbott, England, in 1926, Neve volunteered in the British
Play video content Cardi B is one happy lady, because she got a pretty spectacular pre-Valentine’s Day gift from her hubby. Cardi, with Kulture in tow, surveyed Offset‘s handiwork Friday … their living room filled with beautiful floral arrangements. Cardi and Kulture were gleeful as they checked out a bed filled with rose petals in
Donald Glover and Phoebe Waller-Bridge have signed up to play the titular roles in an Amazon Studios TV adaptation of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, a 2005 film starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as married suburban assassins. Variety reports that Glover and Waller-Bridge will also serve as executive producers on the series. Guava Island, Glover’s
Exclusive Britney Spears‘ younger sister and her former business manager insist they didn’t hop on Zoom for a virtual #FreeBritney rally, despite how it appeared … we’re told it was just a total catfish. Thousands of Brit’s fans were buzzing Thursday when they noticed a profile claiming to be Jamie Lynn Spears appear on the
Last month, social media personality and “unofficial talent scout of New York City” Nicolas Heller (better known as New York Nico) announced that he had partnered with New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority to curate new subway announcements about COVID-19, recorded by various famous New Yorkers. The announcements include reminders to wear masks and practice
Exclusive Morgan Wallen‘s apology for dropping the n-word after what he calls a 3-day bender has not moved radio stations to play his music again. Sources at Entercom — which owns 235 radio stations, 20 of which are country music stations — tell TMZ … the company has no plans to reinstate Wallen’s music to
Run the Jewels and GZA were invoked in Washington, D.C. this week during impeachment proceedings against former president Donald Trump. Rep. Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, pulled lines from Run the Jewels’ “Early” and GZA’s “Breaker, Breaker” in her remarks on Wednesday (February 10). She confirmed her nods to the artists
Exclusive Bruce Springsteen was glassy-eyed, swaying and reeked like booze when he was cited for a DWI … at least according to cops. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, an officer watched Bruce take a shot of Patron Tequila, hop on his motorcycle and start the engine. The officer says he informed Bruce drinking
The Roots have announced a deluxe reissue of their 1995 sophomore studio album Do You Want More?!!!??! The new, extended version arrives March 12 via Geffen/Ume. Find reworked versions of “Silent Treatment” and “Lazy Afternoon” below. Do You Want More?!!!??! was originally released on January 17, 1995. The deluxe version of the album will be
Morgan Wallen‘s album sales are still rising — despite the industry largely canceling him for using the n-word — but that boost is actually helping the NAACP, financially. The country music star’s second album, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” is still topping the Billboard charts and selling like hotcakes. That means more money in the pockets
FINNEAS, Billie Eilish’s older brother and primary collaborator, is scoring the forthcoming movie The Fallout, Variety reports and his representatives confirmed to Pitchfork. The movie, directed by Megan Park, stars Jenna Ortega as Vada, a teenager who “navigates the emotional fallout she experiences in the wake of a school tragedy.” Peymon Maskan, the film’s music
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Hoobastank’s “The Reason” is all the rage with kids today … is something you haven’t heard since 2004, but the band wants to capitalize on its newfound 2021 fame. We spoke to lead singer Doug Robb about the surge in popularity for one of his group’s most famous tunes on
Elliot Mazer—the prolific engineer and producer who worked on records by Neil Young, the Band, Linda Ronstadt, and more—has died, Rolling Stone reports. He died at his San Francisco home on Sunday (February 7) of a heart attack, Mazer’s daughter Allison confirmed to RS. She added that her father had been battling dementia for years.
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Britney Spears‘ boyfriend Sam Asghari is telling the world how he really feels about her father — calling Jamie Spears a “total dick” who’s meddled in their relationship. We got Sam at Bristol Farms in L.A. Tuesday, who certainly didn’t pull any punches on the heels of a new Britney
Mary Wilson, the Supremes co-founder who sang in the group until its split, has died suddenly at home in Las Vegas, Associated Press reports. No cause of death was given. She was 76 years old. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, in 1944, Wilson grew up in Chicago and later Detroit. She formed the Primettes, a vocal
Exclusive Details YFN Lucci is back on the outside after being arrested for murder — but a judge is imposing limitations to keep him from booking it outta town, or hurting anyone. Photos and video emerged Monday of the Atlanta rapper getting sprung from jail — where he’d been in custody since turning himself in
Lil Yachty, who’s immersed himself in the Michigan rap scene, has shared a new song featuring a number of the state’s up-and-coming artists. The track, “Royal Rumble,” features Dc2Trill, Detroit’s Babyface Ray and Icewear Vezzo, and Flint’s Krispylife Kidd, RMC Mike, and Rio Da Yung OG. Check out the video, made by AMD Visuals, below.
Exclusive Kodak Black is extending his charitable streak by reaching out to the families of the FBI agents killed in the line of duty this week in Florida. TMZ has learned the Florida rapper — fresh out of prison after his Presidential pardon — had his attorney, Bradford Cohen, send a letter to the FBI
The Weeknd pulled out all the stops for his much-anticipated Super Bowl 2021 Halftime Show performance. He arrived on a set that appeared to have a Vegas-style skyline alongside a choir performing in red goggles (like a bunch of Mothmen). Watch the performance below. He opened with “Starboy” and “The Hills.” When he did “Can’t