Travis Scott is back with a new single on Friday. This one’s called “Franchise,” and it’s been announced with pre-orders available for physical 7″ vinyl and cassette singles. The single artwork, below, is by George Condo—the artist who created a series of paintings for Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. “Franchise” arrives in a
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Exclusive Like the rest of the world, Bobby Shmurda has little to no reason to celebrate 2020 — because he’s not getting out of prison just yet … despite high hopes he would be paroled. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Bobby was denied parole after his interview with the Board last week. No reason
After emerging with his debut single “Stay Alive” this past March, Toronto-based artist Mustafa has released the music video for a new song called “Air Forces.” The track is built around Sudanese tribal chant samples, in a nod to the Muslim poet and musician’s own heritage. The video was directed by Kid. Studio; watch it
Exclusive A company Dr. Dre and his estranged wife founded together is accusing her of draining the primary business account dry and even criminal embezzlement … just the latest sign of how nasty this divorce is getting. TMZ has obtained a letter that was fired off to Nicole Young by attorneys for Record One recording
Fleet Foxes appear to be teasing a new album. Earlier today (September 22), someone tweeted an image of Fleet Foxes posters plastered on the side of a building. The fliers read, “Fleet Foxes, Shore 22/9/2020.” Frontman Robin Pecknold shared an Instagram video with footage of flowers set to guitar strums, culminating with the word “Shore.”
Exclusive Fetty Wap‘s gonna have to figure out life in the single lane during a pandemic … ’cause the rapper’s officially divorced. Fetty and Leandra Gonzalez agreed to a divorce settlement and the judge signed off on it on September 4 to make it official … this according to legal docs obtained by TMZ. The
Ludwig Göransson has won the 2020 Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score). The composer was honored for his work on The Mandalorian. It’s Göransson’s first Emmy Award. Göransson’s award is not to be confused with the Emmy for Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special (Original
Play video content Exclusive @LionsShareNews Ruth Bader Ginsburg‘s death and President Trump‘s race to fill her seat isn’t just a one-issue problem … so says Lil Nas X, who fears big setbacks for the LGBTQ community. LNX was leaving LAX Saturday when he told a photog how he felt about the Supreme Court Justice’s passing,
Kamaiyah and fellow Bay Area rapper Capolow have shared a new mixtape. It’s called Oakland Nights—stream it below, and check out the video for the title track as well. The new release marks the second full-length project from Kamaiyah this year, following her self-released tape Got It Made in February. That album featured a track
Exclusive Lil Baby‘s going to war with the baby mama of his 5-year-old son, and it’s gone beyond social media squabbles … they’ve now taken it to court. Here’s what’s up — the rapper has been going back and forth with Ayesha Howard for weeks after she accused him of failing to pay for their
Lykke Li has released a new cover of Gloria Gaynor’s legendary 1978 disco hit “I Will Survive.” Li offers a stripped-down, voice-and-piano rendition of the track. Listen below. Lykke Li’s last full-length, so sad so sexy, arrived in June 2018. The following year, Li released the still sad still sexy EP. Check out Pitchfork’s “The
Justin Bieber is no Hells Angel, but he’s tooling around the City of Angels on a hot new ride … a bright yellow Vespa and Kanye West‘s latest kicks!!! The singer took to the streets Thursday on his slick Vespa Primavera Sean Wotherspoon, zipping around Los Angeles ahead of his new music video release for
Last month, the Smashing Pumpkins returned with a pair of new tracks called “Cyr” and “The Colour of Love.” Now, the band has announced and detailed their 11th studio LP, also titled Cyr. The 20-track double album arrives November 27 via Sumerian, and it includes the group’s previously shared singles. Find the cover art and
JLo and A-Rod are leaving Malibu, at least for now, because we’ve learned they just sold their beach house. The house is right on the sand, smack dab in one of the best areas of the ‘Bu. They sold the house for $6,775,000. The house is 4,400 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths.
Hrishikesh Hirway’s long-running music podcast Song Exploder has been picked up by Netflix for a new series, also called Song Exploder. The show’s premise is based upon the podcast, which originally debuted in 2014 and focuses on notable musicians breaking down different aspects of one of their songs. Featured guests for the first season include
Kanye West isn’t easing up off his push for Black ownership in enterprise, or his gripes about not getting a chance to own the masters to his songs. Ye was going off again early Wednesday about African-Americans, by and large, not getting their fair share of the pie — instead, he says they’re mostly used
New York City venue (le) poisson rouge has launched its very own streaming platform. LPR.tv is a subscription-based service that will livestream concerts from the venue, which will be performed without an audience. The streams will be presented in HD with full production and soundboard audio. The inaugural lineup of concerts includes sets from Laraaji,
Exclusive Cardi B wants a divorce from Offset, but she wants it to be friendly, and had no idea her lawyer filed documents that made it sound highly contentious. As we reported, Cardi’s lawyer filed legal docs asking for legal custody and primary physical custody of 2-year-old Kulture. That’s a screaming sign Cardi has issues
SahBabii has enlisted Joji for a new song called “Gates to the Sun” for the first entry in the POLLEN x Spotify Singles series. Listen to the new track below. The artists created and recorded “Gates to the Sun” remotely. “The song came out beautifully, and it was really enjoyable to make,” Joji said in
Exclusive Katy Perry‘s not taking any chances as a new mama — she just got a restraining order against a man she claims is stalking her and is potentially dangerous. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a 38-year-old man named William Terry has been posting lewd messages about her on social media for
Belarusian post-punk band Molchat Doma have announced a new album: Monument is out via Sacred Bones on November 13. Check out the first single, “Ne Smeshno,” and the album art and tracklist for Monument below. Monument is the third album from the band, following their 2017 debut S Krysh Nashikh Domov and 2018’s Etazhi. Earlier
Ray J and Princess Love look like they’re calling off their marriage once — okay twice — and for all … but this time he’s making the big move. Ray J filed divorce docs Monday in L.A. citing irreconcilable differences — a move that comes a few months after Princess Love first filed to divorce
Brighton’s Porridge Radio have shared a new song called “7 Seconds.” It’s produced by Marta Salogni. Listen to “7 Seconds” below. In a press release, singer Dana Margolin said: “7 Seconds” started out sounding really different to how it sounds now. A few years ago I wrote a really slow, long and drawn out song
Exclusive Eddie Money‘s estate is on the hook for over a million bucks in back royalties … so claims the late singer’s former guitarist in new court documents. John Nelson filed a claim against Eddie’s Estate … claiming he’s owed royalties dating back to a contract he inked with Money back in 1986. Nelson says
Iconic R&B and soul singers Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle were the most recent artists to battle it out on Verzuz. Tonight (September 13), the icons went hit-for-hit on the Instagram Live and Apple Music series. The two discussed their love each other and sang each other’s songs. They were joined by another legend, Dionne
Play video content Exclusive Alex Hoffman/malibusurfcoach.com Rapper Lil Mosey has learned his lesson … at least when it comes to surfing. The “Pull Up” rapper doesn’t seem to have a single ounce of worry as he took surfing lessons while in the middle of a very serious gun case. Surfing instructor Alex Hoffman tells TMZ
Phoebe Bridgers made an appearance on CBS This Morning today, where she performed a set of three tracks from her most recent album Punisher: “Kyoto,” “Garden Song,” and “I Know the End.” Check out those performances below. Bridgers recently made a return to the NPR Tiny Desk for a remote set, filmed in a green
Toots Hibbert, the singer who helped popularize the name “reggae” with his 1968 hit song, “Do the Reggay,” has died. Toots was a pioneer of the music back in the ’60s and beyond. He was a founding member of the band, the Maytals. Hibbert was very close to Bob Marley. There was a time when
The Flaming Lips were the musical guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon! last night (September 11). They performed “God and the Policeman” from their brand new album American Head. The studio version of the song featured backing vocals by Kacey Musgraves. This new cllip for late-night TV sees every band member encased in
Play video content Exclusive Piece of The Pie is a new TMZ franchise, showcasing amazingly talented people of color who have had trouble making their mark in the entertainment industry. Our goal here is to raise awareness on behalf of marginalized voices and creators — people who have great stories to tell — and make