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Play video content Exclusive Kids Wish Network Luke Bryan wouldn’t let the pandemic stop him from making an amazing wish come true for a young fan with cerebral palsy … and her reaction will melt your heart. Luke sent a special, personalized video to Emma Lookatch, brightening her day with a loving message and telling

Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Rihanna, and Meek Mill are among the musicians who have signed an open letter supporting the Justice in Policing Act of 2020 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is a comprehensive plan to hold law enforcement accountable for their actions by ending religious and

Exclusive George Floyd‘s death has not only sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racism, it’s also fueled donations to charities and organizations … especially The Bail Project. Joseph Pate — spokesperson for the national nonprofit, which pays bail for people in need — tells TMZ … it has received more than $15 million from

Sacramento rapper Bris was shot dead on June 21, Sacramento County Coroner records confirm. He was 24. According to Sacramento Police, officers responded to a report of shots fired on June 21 at approximately 12:42 a.m. near Franklin Boulevard and Fruitridge Road. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the rapper, born Christopher Treadwell, who

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Mega-producer Mustard just came up with one helluva remix … not only delivering free meals to those in need, but making sure they’re healthy meals. The hitmaker hopped on “TMZ Live” Monday to talk about his latest venture … teaming up with his pal, YG, to buy up 7 L.A.-based

Global Citizen and the European Commission have announced an upcoming televised concert titled “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future.” The virtual event will take place June 27, and feature performances by Quavo, Christine and the Queens, J Balvin, Usher, Coldplay, Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, and more. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will host. According to

Donald Trump‘s being accused of being petty again … and this time it’s got Petty written all over it. Tom Petty‘s family is outraged the Trump campaign dared to use the song, “I Won’t Back Down,” Saturday night at his Tulsa rally. Tom’s widow, Jane, and other family members said the song is about all

On Thursday, Noname released her new single, “Song 33.” It was widely speculated that Noname was responding to J. Cole’s song “Snow on Tha Bluff.” “He really ’bout to write about me while the world is in smokes,” she rapped on the new song. “When his people in trees, when George was begging for his

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Emile Hirsch is hoping the abandoned bus made famous by his 2007 film, “Into The Wild,” lands in a safer location than the Alaskan wilderness … and he’s got the perfect spot. Emile played the main character, Chris McCandless, and tells TMZ … if it were up to him, he

The estate of Tom Petty has issued a cease and desist to Donald Trump’s presidential re-election campaign. The campaign used Petty’s song “I Won’t Back Down” at a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma held Saturday night (June 20). In a statement posted after the rally, Petty’s family wrote that they had issued an official cease and

Exclusive Jay-Z, Beyonce and the kids hopped aboard a private jet Friday for the Hamptons, but not before Bey released a new song — “Black Parade” — on Juneteenth. Bey and Jay were decked out in face masks and super comfy sweatsuits. She’s carrying Rumi Carter, and Jay’s with Sir Carter. Blue Ivy was also

City Girls have shared a new song and announced a new album called City on Lock that’s coming later tonight. Watch the video for “Jobs” and check out the tracklist to City on Lock below. City on Lock arrives nearly two years after the duo’s breakout albums Period and G I R L C O

Rapper Tray Savage, a member of Chief Keef‘s record label, is dead … TMZ has learned. Tray was shot and killed Friday on the South Side of Chicago … according to sources. We’re told the rapper was driving in the Chatham neighborhood around 11 AM when someone opened fire, striking Tray in the shoulder and

Amber Mark has shared “My People,” her cover of “My People…Hold On” by the Temptations co-founder Eddie Kendricks. Inspired by international Black Lives Matter protests, the artwork features the names of Black Americans killed by police or racist violence. “It’s so amazing to see the world learning, growing and most importantly helping one another. We

Exclusive Danielle Bregoli — AKA Bhad Bhabie — is returning to her regularly scheduled program in the music biz, ’cause she’s out of rehab and ready to get back to work. Sources close to Bhad Bhabie tell TMZ … the 17-year-old rapper was released Wednesday after completing a 30-day rehab program. We’re told she feels

Earlier this year, Mobb Deep’s classic 1995 album The Infamous got a 25th anniversary reissue. In the latest episode of Song Exploder—the podcast where artists go through every detail in the creation of a song—Havoc discussed their iconic song “Shook Ones, Pt. II.” Listen to the full episode, which includes a full playthrough of the

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox have reached the sleepover stage of their relationship … which continues to move at warp speed. The actress was leaving the “Bloody Valentine” rapper’s Los Angeles house Wednesday, and they looked super comfortable with each other — almost like an old married couple — as he walked her out

Dame Vera Lynn—the English singer who performed for troops during World War II—died Thursday morning (June 18), the BBC reports. She was 103. Her best known songs include “We’ll Meet Again,” “There’ll Be Bluebirds Over,” and “There’ll Always Be an England.” She was appointed as a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Exclusive 2 Chainz‘s got more drama over his ATL joint, and this time it’s beef with the keepers of Pablo Escobar’s name … who are suing the rapper over the restaurant’s name. Pablo Escobar‘s family company, Escobar Inc., is suing 2 Chainz for at least $10 million … claiming his Escobar Restaurant and Tapas —

Bob Dylan is set to release his next album Rough and Rowdy Ways this week on June 19. He previously shared the tracklist, as well as the singles “Murder Most Foul,” “False Prophet,” and “I Contain Multitudes.” Now, it’s been revealed that Fiona Apple and Blake Mills were among the recording personnel on the album,

Demi Lovato practiced some serious social distancing out in Joshua Tree … renting the famous “invisible house” for a romantic getaway with her boyfriend. The singer spent the weekend in the desert with BF and actor Max Ehrich … sparing no expense in one of America’s most iconic vacation homes, which goes for a cool

J. Cole is back with a new single called “Snow on Tha Bluff.” It marks his first new song of 2020 as lead artist. Listen to it below. In the time since Cole released KOD in 2018, he’s been teasing a new album called The Fall Off. That album currently has no release date. He’s

Exclusive Ray J and Princess Love are pinching pennies when it comes to their once lost, but now found pooch … this according to a new lawsuit. The estranged couple is being sued by Eddie Macione, who claims he found their lost dog, Boogati, but hasn’t seen a dime of the $20,000 reward he says

Randy Newman stopped by the latest remote edition of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he performed “Mr. President (Have Pity on the Working Man)” from his 1974 album Good Old Boys. “This is a song I wrote back in the Pleistocene era,” Newman joked. “But it’s become relevant again.” Watch Newman’s performance below.

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Treach believes his new movie about police brutality and tensions between cops and communities can provide common ground for everyone … and even be used as a training tool in the future. The Naughty by Nature rapper and actor joined “TMZ Live” Monday to break down his new crime drama

Chronixx has shared a new single featuring fellow Jamaican artist Kabaka Pyramid. The track, “Same Prayer,” is slated to appear on Chronixx’s next album Dela Splash. Watch the song’s new music video, directed by Ivor McCray, below. “‘Same Prayer’ is, in part, a prayer for the younger generation to reflect on internally,” Chronixx said in

Play video content Exclusive Going viral is often a bad thing — especially when it’s for someone’s singing to you about how “You about to lose yo job” — but turns out it’s been a potential cash cow for Julius Locklear. We broke the story … Julius is the security guard who got a melodic

Beyoncé has shared an open letter on her website to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. She’s seeking swift justice for Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old emergency room technician who was killed in her home by Louisville police. The letter comes three months after Taylor’s death, and Beyoncé offers three specific calls to action: to bring criminal

Snoop Dogg led the way over the weekend — back in the music biz after months of being sidelined — shooting a music video at a famed, Sunset Strip burger joint. Snoop took over Mel’s Diner for the shoot, grabbing some food and drink in between takes.  Classic cars lined the parking lot as shooting

Rico Nasty has shared a new track called “Dirty.” The song appears on the soundtrack to season four of Issa Rae’s HBO series Insecure. Give it a listen below. Insecure: Music From the HBO Original Series season four soundtrack is out now via Rae’s Raedio label, Atlantic, and HBO. In addition to Rico Nasty, the