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Exclusive TMZ.com Justin Bieber is adding to his growing cartoon art collection … with a tribute to Kobe Bryant … complete with imagery of the Black Mamba balling out with the Lakers. Our sources tell us Justin’s team reached out to Idiot Box Art owners Emily Bright and Tamara Martin to purchase their newest original

Exclusive TMZ.com PnB Rock smashed into 3 cars and wrecked his BMW during a street race … this according to cops, who busted him for driving under the influence. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the rapper was arrested on suspicion of DUI and reckless driving in Burbank, CA after officers say they saw him

Breaking News TMZ.com Lil Wayne paid tribute to Kobe Bryant on his brand new album he dropped TODAY — laying in 24 seconds of silence on track #8 to show love to the Lakers legend. Wayne spent years working on the album “Funeral” — but when he learned about Kobe’s death on Sunday, he connected

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com 4:07 AM PT — 1/30 — Offset was released just before midnight after 2 of the folks detained admitted the guns found were theirs. 9:39 PM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us they’ve recovered 2 guns and Offset and 3 others have been taken to the station for further

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Billy Porter‘s got some solid advice for Lil Nas X on the heels of Pastor Troy‘s homophobic rant … brush the dirt off that shoulder. We got the “Pose” star out Thursday morning in NYC and got his take on Pastor Troy’s hateful message directed at Lil Nas X just

Backgrid Justin Bieber found more real estate on his body to add a new tat, and this one says a lot about where he is right now … and where he plans on going. The Biebs really branched out this time, getting a laurel wreath across his collar bone. The 2 branches connect in the

Minnesota-born Kurt Harland (aka Kurt Harland Larson) was only 25 years old when he gained fame for founding and fronting the ’80s experimental synthpop group, Information Society, which released their hit single, “What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy)” that was also found on their 1988 self-titled album Information Society. Fun Fact: In the “What’s On

Here’s Harry Styles frolicking with sexy bikini models on a beach in Malibu for a music video shoot, and he can’t keep his hands off … the props. We know what you’re thinking, but it’s all good, clean fun. Harry’s shooting the vid for his new single, “Watermelon Sugar” … so, naturally there are plenty

X17 Selena Gomez is out to prove all that glitters is gold … because she looks relaxed and radiant on the set of a new music video. The “Lose You To Love Me” singer was all smiles Monday afternoon as she walked up to the shoot in downtown L.A. … rocking a disco queen look

Exclusive TMZ.com Some crook thought he’d be a big shot breaking into Billy Joel‘s house — which would’ve been bad enough — but trashing the piano man’s beloved motorbikes too … just makes him a heartless prick. Nassau County PD tells TMZ … a burglary took place sometime between Saturday and Monday morning at a

Play video content Exclusive Details Team Roc, Roc Nation’s philanthropic arm, is releasing video it says graphically illustrates the inhumane conditions inside a notorious Mississippi penitentiary … as Yo Gotti continues fighting for federal assistance. These videos and photos were shot by inmates using contraband phones, according to Team Roc. The images include what looks

Exclusive TMZ/Getty Nicki Minaj and her husband got a nasty stare-down by Meek Mill … and THAT’S what started the epic shouting match. Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … Nicki and hubby Kenneth Petty had barely walked into the high-end clothing store, Maxfield in WeHo, last weekend when Meek immediately gave them a

Exclusive Getty Juice WRLD had a massive cache of unreleased music when he died, and some of those songs could find their way onto a new album. Sources close to Juice WRLD tell TMZ … the rapper had about 2,000 unreleased tracks when he passed, and his team is discussing ways to pay tribute with

It was a monumental night for Billie Eilish and it’s pretty obvious everyone was ready to continue the party with her after she got the final Grammy of the night. Billie and scores of other music stars on Sunday night hit up Grammy after-parties scattered all over L.A. She showed up to Universal Music Group’s

Exclusive TMZ/SplashNews.com Composite Nicki Minaj‘s brother was just sentenced to 25 years to life in prison following the guilty verdict in his child rape trial. Judge Robert McDonald sentenced Jelani Maraj in a New York court Monday … several months after the verdict been reached. As we reported … Maraj was found guilty of predatory

Exclusive TMZ.com Fetty Wap can breathe a sigh of relief … he will NOT be prosecuted for allegedly manhandling a woman at an after-party. TMZ broke the story … the rapper was under investigation for felony battery after a woman went to LAPD in June and accused Fetty Wap of roughing her up at a

Play video content CBS Kobe Bryant loomed large in the minds of all the musicians at the Grammy Awards — which was evident in Alicia Keys’ touching opening tribute to the late NBA legend. This year’s host started Sunday night’s show with some solemn words for the crowd, acknowledging Kobe’s death right off the bat

Getty Cardi B looked amazing at Clive Davis‘ pre-Grammy bash Saturday night, and her hubby was more than happy to sample the goods! Cardi hit up the annual bash at the Bev Hilton Hotel and wore a super NSFW dress, to Offset‘s resounding approval. Offset and Cardi are nominated for Best Rap Performance for “Clout.”

Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are planning an epic birthday bash for their little Stormi … and if her first bday is any indication, this party’s gonna be outta this world!!! Sources close to Kylie and Travis tell TMZ … they are getting back to their co-parenting ways to throw a joint

Jay-Z and a ton of other stars showed out for the annual Roc Nation Brunch this weekend — but there’s one person who’s noticeably missing so far … Lauren London. Celebs like Jay, Diddy, DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion, Miguel, Meek Mill, Winnie Harlow, Ella Mai, Usher, Kelly Rowland, June Ambrose, Robert Kraft, Mike Rubin,

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com DaBaby threw a pretty spectacular Grammy nomination bash Friday, and tons of music stars showed up. The party went down at a house in Bev Hills, and the crowd included Casanova, YFN Lucci, Scott Storch, along with record execs Steve Lobel and AE. The party started at 3 PM and

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Boosie Badazz here with a PSA for all the white rappers thinking about dropping an n-bomb in their next rap … prepare to get a knuckle sandwich, unless you use it in one specific way. We got Boosie at LAX and asked him about the white rapper who went viral

Play video content BACKGRID Justin Bieber is singing, smiling and dancing again … putting in the work for another new music video with his buddy and Migos rapper Quavo. Biebs was spotted in L.A. Friday outside of a daycare facility, he also had a photo and video crew in tow. It’s unclear if the visit

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Kristin Chenoweth is terrified over the spread of the deadly coronavirus … and she’s doing everything she can to stay safe while traveling. We got Kristin at LAX Thursday and asked if she’s scared to fly now that the outbreak is spreading from its epicenter in China to our borders.

Exclusive TMZ.com Diddy is helping shine a light on a group of children battling cancer … and now the kids are getting brand new iPads. Here’s the deal … former celebrity weed dealer Milk Tyson launched a viral campaign to get Diddy to join their crusade to help kids fighting cancer, and get them a

Exclusive TMZ.com Kodak Black can start marking the days off his calendar — if that’s allowed in federal prison — because we’ve just learned when he’ll be released. Kodak will be free again on or about Aug. 14, 2022 — according to the feds. He could get out a few days earlier because the 14th

Play video content BACKGRID Neil Young‘s officially ready to keep on rockin’ in the free world, and soon … he’ll be free to express his hatred for Donald Trump in a voting booth. The legendary rock ‘n’ roll artist was granted U.S. citizenship Wednesday at the Convention Center in downtown L.A. … and he’s clearly

Exclusive TMZ.com Juice WRLD died from an accidental overdose … according to the Cook County Medical Examiner. The M.E.’s Office says it found Oxycodone and codeine in his system and determined he died from toxic levels of those drugs. TMZ broke the story … Juice WRLD died in early December following a drug bust at

Exclusive TMZ.com 2:36 PM PT — A rep for Aerosmith tells us the band won’t be commenting as they consider it a family matter. Aerosmith’s drummer, Joey Kramer, got shut down in court … after a judge ruled against him rejoining the band for its upcoming Grammy performance. The judge said Joey didn’t make a

New York-native Taylor Dayne (real name Leslie Wunderman) used her powerful vocals and an epic hair crimper to shoot to stardom in the late 80s after her first single “Tell It To My Heart” became a worldwide hit … followed up by “Prove Your Love,” “I’ll Always Love You” and “Don’t Rush Me” … all