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News Major Labels Win $50 Million Judgement Against Mixtape Host Spinrilla A federal judge in Georgia ruled that the site must shut down after infringing on material from Atlantic, Warner, Sony, and more By Allison Hussey May 5, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter A slate of major labels represented by the Recording Industry Association of

Tekashi 6ix9ine is ripping Billboard’s decision to allow artist merchandise to count toward record sales again, because he’s claiming his success was the only reason it stopped doing that in the first place!!! Billboard revealed Thursday its new rules would become effective on June 30 … prompting Tekashi to share his own soured experiences. Waiting

A record store customer in Atlanta, Georgia, February 2023 (Photo by Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg) News Billboard Announces New “Fan Bundle” Rule for Chart Eligibility The institution is reinstating merchandise bundles for album sales, with tight restrictions By Allison Hussey May 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Billboard has updated its eligibility rules again, restoring some formats

Play video content Instagram / @lizzobeeating Lizzo says she’s pulling the plug on a concert in Montreal … telling fans she just can’t muster the strength to perform because of flu-like symptoms. The “Truth Hurts” singer canceled her gig in Canada a few hours before Thursday’s scheduled showtime … saying she’s sick as a dog.

Ed Sheeran, May 2023 (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) News Ed Sheeran Wins “Thinking Out Loud” Copyright Trial The heirs of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” co-writer brought the highly contentious and consequential case. The songs are not similar enough to uphold their claim, a jury found. By Jazz Monroe May 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter

Play video content TMZ.com Dr. Dre‘s OG secret rap weapon, The D.O.C., has been trying to get his life story out into the world, and thinks he’s nearing the finish line after a bit of friction. TMZ Hip Hop spoke to the “No One Can Do It Better” rapper in the wake of his outburst

Photo courtesy of Jim O’Rourke News Jim O’Rourke Details Hands That Bind Soundtrack Album, Shares New Song: Watch the Video An edit of “A Man’s Mind Will Play Tricks on Him” is the first taste of the Drag City musician’s new full-length By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Jim O’Rourke

Jamie Foxx has left a big absence in his hosting duties on “Beat Shazam” … a hole Nick Cannon hopes to fill while Jamie remains hospitalized with a serious mystery condition. TMZ has confirmed Nick will take over the hosting duties of the popular FOX game show where contestants attempt to guess songs with lyrics

Pete Davidson/Lil Uzi Vert (Getty Images) News Pete Davidson’s Saturday Night Live Episode with Lil Uzi Vert Canceled SNL joins other late-night shows in pausing as a result of the Writers Guild of America Strike By Allison Hussey May 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pete Davidson’s debut hosting Saturday Night Live this week (May

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are taking a classical approach to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1993 classic album “Doggystyle” … with a pair of summer blowout shows backed by a live orchestra! On Tuesday, Snoop and Billboard let the cat outta the bag that the “Doggystyle” concert was added to the Hollywood Bowl’s

The White Stripes’ Jack and Meg White, January 2003 (Dimitri Hakke/Redferns) News The White Stripes’ Lyrics Collected in New Book Along with Jack White’s words, The White Stripes Complete Lyrics includes essays from Hanif Abdurraqib, Ben Blackwell, and Caroline Randall Williams By Allison Hussey May 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The White Stripes’ collected

The cause of death for D.H. Peligro, longtime drummer for the Dead Kennedys, is now confirmed to be an overdose of a particular combo of narcotics that’s all too familiar these days. According to the autopsy report obtained by TMZ … DH, full name Darren Henley, died due to “combined effects of fentanyl and heroin.”

Doja Cat at the 2023 Met Gala, photo by John Shearer/WireImage News Met Gala 2023 Photos: Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa, FKA twigs, and More Here’s what David Byrne, Phoebe Bridgers, Ice Spice, Usher, Blackpink’s Jennie Kim, Pusha T, and others wore to the event By Nina Corcoran May 1, 2023

Play video content BACKGRID Francia Raisa is tossing serious shade toward her former friend, and kidney recipient, Selena Gomez … dodging questions any way she can about whether they’re still on good terms. The “How I Met Your Father” star was taking her dogs for a walk Sunday in Studio City when she was asked

Timbaland and Aaliyah (Getty Images) News Timbaland Reveals “Oompa-Loompa” Beat Inspiration Behind Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody” “I gotta thank Willy Wonka for that,” he said at the 2023 Pop Conference. He also discussed the iconic baby sample. By Evan Minsker April 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Timbaland sat down for a panel discussion

Tish Cyrus is ready to be a bride again — she just announced she’s engaged … and the husband-to-be is someone who’s pretty famous himself on the small screen. Miley’s mom broke the news Sunday, taking to IG with a photo of her and “Prison Break” star Dominic Purcell — specifically, though, a shot of

Tony Shhnow in “If It Wasn’t for Me,” directed by Darko News Tony Shhnow Releases Love Streak Project, Shares New “If It Wasn’t for Me” Video: Watch The Atlanta-based rapper’s new project has contributions from Mavi, Grimm Doza, DRAM, and more April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Prolific Atlanta-based rapper Tony Shhnow has shared

Squared away in this altered image is a guy who you can “Lean On” whenever you’re in the mood to let loose, be in your feels and dip it low! At the drop of his cowboy hat … see if you’ve got what it takes to guess this scrambled star! Over the years, he’s been

Play video content Two-time NFL Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce threw a huge festival in Kansas City on Friday night, and he got some big names in music to entertain the raucous crowd. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end hit the stage for the debut of his “Kelce Jam” music and food festival with

The Weeknd, April 2023 (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella) News The Weeknd and Mike Dean Share Four New Songs: Listen The tracks appear on Dean’s newly released album 4:23 By Allison Hussey April 29, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The Weeknd and Mike Dean have joined forces on a handful of new songs, which appear

Play video content Twitter / @MariaCuso Add Bruce Springsteen backup singer to Michelle Obama‘s list of milestones completed … cuz she just hit the stage with The Boss overseas during one of his shows. Check out the video, taken Friday night at Bruce’s concert in Barcelona. You see Michelle and actress Kate Capshaw join Bruce’s

Donna Summer circa 1975 (Photo by GAB Archive/Redferns) News HBO’s Donna Summer Documentary Gets New Trailer: Watch Love to Love You, Donna Summer is co-directed by Summer’s daughter, Brooklyn Sudano By Eric Torres April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Disco icon Donna Summer is the focus of a new documentary coming to HBO next

Play video content TMZ.com Katy Perry hit the stage for a surprise performance at a star-studded NYC event on Thursday night … and she pretty much blew the roof off the place. The singing sensation was all glammed up in a ruffled cream gown and bejeweled heels as she arrived to celebrate the reopening of

Photo courtesy of Say Anything News Say Anything Share First New Song Since 2019: Listen “Psyche!” arrives as Max Bemis and his band get ready to play their first shows since going on hiatus By Allison Hussey April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Say Anything have shared a new single, the first track from

There will be plenty of hip hop star power at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival … with everything from documentaries, premieres and even performances. On Thursday, OKX unveiled its laundry list of events, including Megan Thee Stallion‘s “Storyteller’s Conversation” … where the “Savage” rapper will be taking part in a panel discussion on June 15

Bobbie Nelson and Amanda Shires, photo by Joshua Black Wilkins News Amanda Shires Announces New Album With Bobbie Nelson, Shares “Summertime” Cover: Watch the Video Featuring vocals from Nelson’s brother Willie By Matthew Ismael Ruiz April 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Amanda Shires has announced Loving You, her new album with the late Bobbie

Up-and-coming Los Angeles rapper MoneySign Suede was stabbed to death in a California prison … cutting his life short as his career was catching steam. Prison officials for the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, CA tell TMZ Hip Hop … they’re currently investigating MoneySign’s death as a homicide after discovering he was absent from a

Zazie Beetz in Black Mirror’s sixth season (© 2023 Netflix, Inc.) News Netflix Shares New Teaser Trailer for Black Mirror Season 6: Watch Zazie Beetz, Michael Cera, Aaron Paul, and more will feature in the new season, arriving in June By Jazz Monroe April 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The sixth season of Black

Play video content TMZ.com The world is down one more musician, philanthropist, and humanitarian with the death of Harry Belafonte, and Chuck D perfectly outlined the tremendous loss. TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the Public Enemy front man Tuesday at LAX, and he refused to accept the notion today’s youth don’t know Harry’s contributions

Hurray for the Riff Raff, photo by Sarrah Danziger News Hurray for the Riff Raff Announces Stage Adaptation of The Navigator Alynda Segarra worked with writer, actor, and director C. Julian Jimenéz to re-work their 2017 LP By Allison Hussey April 25, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Hurray for the Riff Raff has announced a