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On Sunday, October 11, the Nigerian government announced that a notorious part of the country’s police unit called SARS (Special Anti-Robbery Squad) had been dissolved following widespread protests against the unit’s brutality, BBC reports. Among the prominent figures attending demonstrations and promoting the #EndSARS hashtag were Nigerian musicians such as Davido, WizKid, Tiwa Savage, and

Exclusive Nathan Apodaca — AKA the Fleetwood Mac “Dreams” skateboarder — is putting on his legal face … he wants a streetwear company to stop using his Doggface to sell merch. Here’s the deal … Culture Kings is hawking a “Dreams Vintage T-Shirt” with the viral star’s face on it for $36.95 … but Nathan

Fiona Apple appeared on The New Yorker’s virtual festival last night (October 10), where she spoke with writer Emily Nussbaum and gave a performance. During her set, Apple played tracks from her new album Fetch the Bolt Cutters live for the first time ever. Watch Apple perform “I Want You to Love Me,” “Shameika,” and

Play video content @bobbylytes, @theestallion, @achontishanise / Instagram Cardi B turned 28 Sunday in spectacular fashion, and it looks like — we say LOOKS like — she and Offset may have worked things out. We’re just here trying to connect the dots, so here’s Cardi laying on top of Offset, giving him what a lap

Dizzee Rascal has been named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours, as the BBC reports. The grime pioneer has been made an MBE for his services to music. (“Lovely stuff,” he wrote on Instagram.) Electric Light Orchestra co-founder Jeff Lynne will also be made

Breaking News Kanye West just confirmed he is definitely NOT down to be second banana in this election — he says he wants the whole enchilada or nothing at all. Ye’s campaign just sent out a note letting voters in Cali know he’s gunning for President, not Vice Prez … and although he’s a VP

Today, on World Mental Health Day, MusiCares has announced their first-ever “Wellness in Music” survey, open to all music professionals above the age of eighteen who have 5+ years of working experience. The goal of the survey is for MusiCares to “learn how different aspects of being a music professional relate to overall well-being and

Exclusive Phil Collins is booting his ex-wife out of her crib … because he says he owns it, and he’s tired of her B.S. Sources close to the famous drummer and singer-songwriter tell TMZ … his long, rocky relationship with Orianne Cevey is officially over … after all, she remarried in August, and he wants

100 gecs have shared a new music video for their 1000 gecs track “hand crushed by a mallet.” The Weston Allen–directed visual features chess matches, giant weapons, and more. Check it out below. 100 gecs recently dropped a 1000 gecs remix album titled 1000 gecs & he Tree of Clues. The record was followed by

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Demi Lovato‘s ex-fiance looks and sounds pretty broken up over their split … he says he still hasn’t spoken to her, and he’s tired of people bullying him online. We got Max Ehrich at LAX Thursday and he told our photog he’s not bothered by her new song about their

Lykke Li has shared a new song called “BRON.” It marks her first original solo track since the release of her 2018 LP so sad so sexy. Listen to “BRON” below. Last month Lykke shared a cover of Gloria Gaynor’s disco hit “I Will Survive.” In 2019, she enlisted Lil Baby for a remix of

Exclusive Katy Perry just got a little peace of mind — a judge granted a permanent restraining order against the man she claims has been stalking her and directing threats at her family. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ … 38-year-old William Terry must stay 100 yards away from Katy, her fiance Orlando

Fresh off the release of her new single “Don’t Stop,” Megan Thee Stallion has launched the Don’t Stop Scholarship Fund. Meg (in partnership with Amazon Music’s Rap Rotation) will award two $10,000 to female students of color who are pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in any field. Check out the poster below and

American actors and brothers Nathaniel Wolff (left) and Alexander Wolff (right) gained fame in 2007 when they landed the role of the rockstar siblings Nat and Alex in the hilarious kids documentary spoof “The Naked Brothers Band” on Nickelodeon. Nat and Alex were joined on the show by their buddies David Levi, Cooper Pillot, Thomas

Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB has announced his major label debut. It’s called FatBoy, and it arrives Friday (October 9) via Universal. The 17-track LP features Yo Gotti, G Herbo, Tay Keith, Trippie Redd, and NLE Choppa. It features BlocBoy’s previously-released single “Swervin.” Check out FatBoy’s tracklist and album art below. In 2018, BlocBoy released his

Eddie Van Halen‘s wife is heartbroken over the death of her life partner … as is the rest of the rock world, who are sharing personal tributes to the late, great guitar legend. Janie Liszewski posted a remembrance Wednesday, writing … “My husband, my love, my Peep.” She adds, “My heart and soul have been

AC/DC have shared a new song called “Shot in the Dark”—the first from their forthcoming album POWER UP. The record reunites the group’s surviving classic lineup: Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd, and Cliff Williams have all rejoined the fold with Angus Young. The new album arrives November 13 via Columbia. It will be available in multiple

Eddie Van Halen — the legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen — has died after a long battle with throat cancer … TMZ has learned. Sources directly connected to the rock star tell us … he died at St. Johns Hospital in Santa Monica Tuesday. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with

New York trio Palberta have announced their new LP Palberta5000 and shared the music video for their new song “Before I Got Here.” The album is due out January 22, 2021 (via Wharf Cat). Check out the video for “Before I Got Here” below (via NPR). Palberta5000 is the followup to 2018’s Roach Goin’ Down.

Exclusive Rick Ross has reason to smile … and not just ’cause he’s THE Boss, but because he’s a Boss with a brand new set of chompers. We’re told the rapper recently headed down to Colombia for an appointment with celebrity and renowned Colombian dentist Dr. Mario Montoya, who performed a 6-hour procedure on Rick

Delia Derbyshire: The Myths & The Legendary Tapes, a new film about the life of Delia Derbyshire, will premiere October 15 at the London Film Festival. Check out the trailer below. Derbyshire, an early electronic music pioneer, worked at the BBC’s Radiophonic Workshop in the 1960s, where she composed the theme for the long-running science

SZA confirms Drake‘s claim they used to date, but she also wants to set the record straight — it didn’t happen in 2008 … ’cause that woulda been creepy. The singer issued an important correction to what Drake raps about on the new 21 Savage track, “Mr. Right Now” … where he says, “Yeah, said

Nathan Apodaca is the TikTok star who hopped on a skateboard and lip synced to Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” while clutching a bottle of Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice. The video went viral, resulting in a streaming spike for the already massive song from Rumours. The band tweeted their appreciation, and now in the grand tradition of

Play video content @dababy, @mrsavagelife4 / Instagram / TMZ.com DaBaby‘s music video shoot ended abruptly when shots rang out and the crowd scattered, and it sounds like it might have been a drive-by. The rapper was in Charlotte, North Carolina Saturday, ensconced in the crowd of what appear to be extras, when you hear shots

Megan Thee Stallion delivered a politically charged performance on the season premiere Saturday Night Live last night (October 3). Check it out below. Performing on a set that boldly displayed the text “PROTECT BLACK WOMEN,” Meg ran through her track “Savage” before setting her sights on Daniel Cameron, the attorney general of Kentucky and special

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Deborah Cox finds herself front and center of a new social media challenge that’s been all the rage … and so far, she’s impressed by what she’s seeing. The Grammy-nominated singer tells TMZ … it’s been extremely challenging figuring out who has totally nailed the “Deborah Cox Challenge” … but

Organizers in Dallas, Texas have shared plans for a forthcoming library named for Power Trip singer Riley Gale, who died in August at age 34. The Dallas Hope Center, the city’s only shelter for LGBTQ+ youth, will be home to the Riley Gale Library. Organizers in Gale’s home town are seeking donations to build the

Exclusive Incubus co-founder and drummer Jose Pasillas took a nasty spill on his bike thanks to a defective handlebar, and it’s wreaked havoc on his wrist and his career … so he claims in a new lawsuit. According to the legal docs obtained by TMZ … Pasillas bought a brand new Specialized S-Works Tarmac bicycle

Travis Scott appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thursday night (October 1). He sat down for an interview with Jimmy Kimmel about his new McDonald’s collaboration, and then gave a remote performance of “FRANCHISE.” Young Thug and M.I.A. also participated. Watch below. “FRANCHISE” came after the release of “The Plan,” which Travis Scott made for with

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx is looking for a new kind of music to his ears … the kind only a real estate agent can deliver ’cause his massive crib is now on the market. The band’s co-founder and bassist has listed his impressive L.A.-area home for a cool $5,699,000 … which comes to just over