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Marlena Shaw — best known for her song “California Soul” — has died … according to her daughter. The legendary jazz and R&B singer passed away Friday afternoon Marlena’s daughter Marla said in a video she posted to Facebook. She did not give a cause of death. Waiting for your permission to load the Facebook

News Mary Weiss, Lead Singer of the Shangri-Las, Dies at 75 The pop singer was behind countless hits in the 1960s, including “Leader of the Pack” By Nina Corcoran January 20, 2024 Facebook X Mary Weiss in the Shangri-Las, photo by Gilles Petard/Redferns Facebook X Mary Weiss, the lead singer of the formative girl group

George Clinton‘s forever etched in Hollywood history now … because he just got his star on a famous stretch of pavement with A-listers’ names up and down the boulevard. The P-Funk legend was just honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame … and his Friday ceremony drew a huge crowd, with an

News Justin Timberlake to Return as Saturday Night Live Musical Guest The pop singer is heading back to the NBC program for the first time in over a decade By Matthew Strauss January 19, 2024 Facebook X Justin Timberlake, November 2023 (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images) Facebook X Justin Timberlake has been announced as the

News Anycia and Latto Share New Song “Back Outside”: Listen The first collaboration from the two Atlanta rappers By Hattie Lindert January 19, 2024 Facebook X Anycia and Latto “Back Outside” single artwork Facebook X Anycia has linked up with Latto for a brand new song, “Back Outside.” The track was produced by JetsonMade, and

News Burial Signs to XL for New Single “Dreamfear / Boy Sent From Above” The Hyperdub mainstay has a new label home for the two-track single By Jazz Monroe January 18, 2024 Facebook X Facebook X As rumored, Burial has signed to XL Recordings. The British producer, whose landmark albums for Hyperdub shaped the fledgling

Doja Cat‘s allegedly being physically and verbally abused by her big brother … at least that’s what their mother is telling a judge. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Doja’s mom, Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer, filed for a temporary restraining order against her 30-year-old son, Raman Dalithando Dlamini … and in her

News Shygirl Shares Song From New Club Shy EP: Listen “Tell Me,” a collaboration with Boys Noize, is featured on the British musician’s new six-track project By Evan Minsker January 17, 2024 Facebook X Shygirl, photo by Antonius Cramer Facebook X Shygirl has announced a new EP, Club Shy. It’s out digitally February 9 via

Taylor Swift fans have been convinced that their idol wrote the book that’s being made into the “Argylle” movie — but the director’s throwing cold water on their hopes and dreams. Matthew Vaughn recently did an interview where he addressed this rumor/theory that’s been floating around for almost 3 years now — namely, that T-Swift

News Wolf Parade’s Daniel Boeckner Announces New Solo Album Boeckner!, Shares New Song “Lose”: Listen The man from Divine Fits, Handsome Furs, and Operators is just calling himself Boeckner on his new album By Evan Minsker January 17, 2024 Facebook X Boeckner, photo by Alison Green Facebook X Daniel Boeckner of Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs,

News Elton John Achieves EGOT With Farewell From Dodger Stadium Win at 2023 Emmy Awards He’s the 19th person and third pop star to ever do so By Nina Corcoran January 15, 2024 Facebook X Elton John, photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images Facebook X Elton John is now officially an EGOT winner—the 19th person in

Play video content TMZ.com Green Day changed their lyrics during a New Year’s Eve performance to target the MAGA crowd — and if they were mad at them then … they’ll be extra pissed after this interview. We got the main band members heading into LAX Monday, and you bet your ass we asked them

News 9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Kali Uchis, 21 Savage, Kid Cudi, and More Also stream new releases from Marika Hackman; Nicholas Craven & Boldy James; Surya Botofasina, Nate Mercereau & Carlos Niño; Nailah Hunter; @; and Bruiser Wolf By Evan Minsker and Jazz Monroe January 12, 2024 Facebook X Kali Uchis,

The Critics Choice Awards kicked off a couple hours ago, and we’ve got all the best shots from inside the venue for your viewing pleasure. Check out every smile and selfie from inside the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport where the biggest names in movies and TV came together to celebrate the past

News The Black Keys Announce Album, Share New Song “Beautiful People (Stay High)”: Listen Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney wrote their first new song of 2024 with Dan the Automator and Beck By Hattie Lindert January 12, 2024 Facebook X The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach, photo by Jim Herrington Facebook X The

Play video content NJ Ford and Sons Funeral Home Video showing Big Jook at a funeral in Tennessee has emerged … capturing some of the star’s final moments. In the clip — which is circulating online — you can see Jook, born Anthony Mims, towers above other attendees in a black suit and appears to

News Watch Ariana Grande’s New “Yes, And?” Video Grande wins over a crowd of snooty critics in the Christian Breslauer–directed video By Jazz Monroe January 12, 2024 Facebook X Ariana Grande in“Yes, And?,” directed by Christian Breslauer Facebook X Last night, Ariana Grande returned with her first solo single since 2020, and, now, “Yes, And?”

Yo Gotti‘s brother, Anthony ‘Big Jook’ Mims, was shot and killed this weekend … TMZ has confirmed. Sources with direct knowledge tell us the rapper’s older sibling was gunned down Saturday in Memphis on near Winchester Road. Per reports, this murder took place after he’d attended a funeral service in the area. There are photos

News Patti Smith Honors Killers of the Flower Moon’s Lily Gladstone at National Board of Review Gala The singer’s first public appearance this year since being hospitalized in Italy last month By Nina Corcoran January 13, 2024 Facebook X Patti Smith and Lily Gladstone, photo by Nina Westervelt/WWD/Getty Images Facebook X The National Board of

Play video content TMZ.com DDG and Halle Bailey‘s newborn son is already being primed for superstardom — his proud papa couldn’t wait to hit the town and splurge on high-end baby gear!!! TMZ Hip Hop caught up with DDG this week outside English Rabbit — a posh Bev Hills children’s boutique — where he celebrated

News The Black Crowes Announce First Album Since 2009, Share New Song: Listen “Wanting and Waiting” leads the Georgia rock band’s Happiness Bastards By Madison Bloom January 12, 2024 Facebook X The Black Crowes, photo by Ross Halfin Facebook X Georgia rock band the Black Crowes have returned. Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson have announced

News Watch Lil Nas X’s Biblical Video for New Song “J Christ” Noah’s arc, crucifixes, heaven, and hell are all prominent for the pop star’s return visual By Madison Bloom January 12, 2024 Facebook X Lil Nas X, photo by Tanima Mehrotra Facebook X Lil Nas X has shared his new single “J Christ” along

Play video content Jelly Roll says he was part of the drug problem in America — but is hoping to be a part of the solution now … taking a powerful stance against fentanyl in front of Congress. The country singer/rapper was on Capitol Hill Thursday — where he gave testimony about his own experience

News Ride Announce New Album Interplay, Share New Song “Peace Sign”: Listen It’s the shoegaze band’s third full-length since reuniting in 2014 By Evan Minsker January 11, 2024 Facebook X Ride, photo by Cal McIntyre Facebook X Ride have announced their new album: Interplay is out March 29 (via Wichita/PIAS). It’s the shoegaze band’s latest

Lil Nas X‘s claim of being accepted to a Christian college was a fib of biblical proportions — at least according to the higher ed institution itself … who says they’ve never heard of him. A spokesperson for Liberty University tells TMZ Hip Hop, “We can confirm that Liberty University did not issue the Montero

News Shabazz Palaces Announces New Mini Album Exotic Birds of Prey, Shares New Song: Listen “Angela” features Stas Thee Boss and Irene Barber By Evan Minsker January 10, 2024 Facebook X Shabazz Palaces, photo by Stephan Gray Facebook X Shabazz Palaces have announced Exotic Birds of Prey, a new seven-song mini album that arrives just

50 Cent is adamant he and his TV show franchise are the answers to Taraji P. Henson‘s low-ball woes in Hollywood … and thinks she should take cues from her pal Mary J. Blige. On Wednesday, 50 campaigned on IG for TPH to once again join “Power,” writing … “Someone called me today thinking I

News Boston Calling 2024 Lineup Announced: The Killers, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyler Childers, Ed Sheeran, More Chappell Roan, Trey Anastasio, Khruangbin, Leon Bridges, Reneé Rapp, and more will appear at this year’s festival By Evan Minsker January 9, 2024 Facebook X Facebook X Boston Calling is returning in 2024; it takes place from May 24-26

Selena Gomez is calling BS on the idea that she had beef at the Golden Globes with Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet … by revealing what her chat with Taylor Swift was really about. The “Only Murders in the Building” star chimed in after loads of drama circulated — most of which claimed the hot

News Watch That Mexican OT’s New “02.02.99” Video The Texas rapper follows “Johnny Dang” and Lonestar Luchador with a new single for the new year By Matthew Strauss January 9, 2024 Facebook X That Mexican OT in “02.02.99,” directed by DGreenFilmz Facebook X That Mexican OT is kicking off 2024 with the new song “02.02.99.”