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News Metz Release New Album Live at the Opera House: Listen The digital release is out now, with a vinyl LP coming in November By Evan Minsker August 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Metz’s Alex Edkins, photo by Amanda Fortes Facebook Twitter Metz have released their new live album Live at the Opera House. It’s out

Britney Spears just told a long, bizarre story about getting locked in her bathroom in the middle of the night … and it’s eyebrow-raising for sure. The pop star just shared her wild bathroom adventure, explaining how she got trapped in there in the first place and detailing the lengths to which she and others

News NYC to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for Concerts, Broadway, More New York City will be the first U.S. city to enforce a vaccine mandate of this kind By Madison Bloom August 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Manhattan’s Irving Plaza (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Come September 13, New York City will require a number

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez popped into a jewelry store during their romantic European getaway — trying on some serious pieces — but there’s no ring in play, yet. The shopping trip went down last week at Faraone Mennella jewelry store in Capri, and a store spokesperson tells us J Lo tried on a number

News Tierra Whack Shares New Song “Walk the Beat”: Listen “Fashion shows, fancy clothes/That’s just the way it goes.” By Evan Minsker August 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack in 2019 (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack is back with a new single called “Walk the Beat.” The club track features these repeated words:

Play video content BET Biz Markie is being honored in the wake of his death — with friends, family and loved ones coming out to speak on his behalf in a major celebration of life … and TMZ’s live streaming the event. The rapper’s funeral took place early Monday in the Big Apple, with a

News The Weeknd Previews New Song in “The Dawn Is Coming” Video: Watch With a nearly two-minute teaser of new music, he’s ushering in his next era: “IT STARTS TONIGHT” By Allison Hussey August 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Weeknd (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia) Facebook Twitter The Weeknd shared a nearly two-minute preview of

Dolly Parton threw down major dough she collected off the success of one of Whitney Houston‘s biggest hits — a rendition of Dolly’s, no doubt — into a Black Tennessee community … something that doesn’t appear to have been known, until now. The singer made the revelation this week during an appearance on ‘WWHL’ with

News Kehinde Wiley Designs New MTV Moon Person Trophy The artist reimagined the statuette for MTV’s 40th anniversary. Winners will receive the updated trophy at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. By Madison Bloom August 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Moon Person trophy designed by Kehinde Wiley (Photo courtesy of MTV). Facebook Twitter American artist Kehinde

Play video content TMZ.com Here’s the last time ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill performed with the band before his death … and you can tell something’s just not right with him. TMZ obtained this video from ZZ Top’s last concert with Dusty — July 18 at the Iroquois Amphitheater in Louisville, KY — and he’s

News Kris Wu, Chinese Canadian Pop Star, Detained in China on Suspicion of Rape The actor and singer has been dropped by prominent brands following recent allegations of sexual misconduct By Noah Yoo July 31, 2021 Facebook Twitter Wu Yifan aka Kris Wu, May 2021 (VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Chinese Canadian pop star

Play video content 42 Dugg has responded to a now-viral video of him kissing and licking his son’s neck — and he’s firing back with nothing but homophobia. The rapper addressed a clip he posted late this week in which he’s seen being affectionate with his young son — who just turned 3 — aboard

News Bob Dylan Wins Lawsuit Filed by Desire Co-Writer’s Estate A New York judge ruled that “(Jacques) Levy’s compensation rights are defined and expressly limited by the terms of the Agreement.” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bob Dylan performs in Hyde Park, London, July 2019. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) Facebook

Biz Markie is getting a grand sendoff from his famous friends and family … his celebration of life is set for Monday in New York City. Sources tell TMZ … Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy and celebs like Fat Joe, LL Cool J, Papoose, Big Daddy Kane, Al B. Sure! and Leland Robinson will

News Watch Billie Eilish’s New “Happier Than Ever” Video A self-directed, two-part visual to accompany the release of Eilish’s new album Happier Than Ever By Matthew Strauss July 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish in “Happier Than Ever,” directed by Billie Eilish Facebook Twitter Two years ago, Billie Eilish shared her great “Bad Guy” music

Kanye West is hosting another listening party for his upcoming “Donda” album at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta … but he’s still brainstorming on how to make the event unique to fill new seats. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Yeezy and his production team locked down Aug. 5 at MBS for another “Donda” listening

News Jhay Cortez and Skrillex Share Video for New Song “En Mi Cuarto”: Watch The visual for the new Cortez single stars Mia Khalifa By Evan Minsker July 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Skrillex and Jhay Cortez in “En Mi Cuarto,” directed by Stillz Facebook Twitter Reggaeton artist Jhay Cortez has shared a new song, “En

DaBaby‘s social calendar for mid-September just opened up … ’cause he’s been dropped from a music festival across the pond. The rapper was originally slated to perform at Parklife 2021 in Manchester, England where he was supposed to be one of the headliners … along with Megan Thee Stallion and Young Thug. But, that’s not

News Mark Mothersbaugh’s Unreleased Wes Anderson Music to Soundtrack Museum Exhibition The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa’s “Accidentally Wes Anderson” show will feature Mothersbaugh’s unheard work for Anderson’s films By Evan Minsker July 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mark Mothersbaugh in 2016 (Mike Windle/Getty Images for SXSW) Facebook Twitter Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh is behind the

Morgan Wallen‘s loyal fans are gonna love this … he’s out and about, taking a golf trip with buddies — but it’s another strong sign he’s getting ready to come out of hiding. Morgan and friends were on the links Wednesday down in Puerto Vallarta, so there’s a good chance the country music superstar is

News Bon Iver, Low’s Alan Sparhawk, More to Perform at Minnesota Oil Pipeline Protest Event “Water Is Life: Stop Line 3” is a one-day festival to resist the ongoing Line 3 crude oil pipeline expansion By Noah Yoo July 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bon Iver photo via PYMCA/Avalon/Gonzales Photo/Thomas Rasmussen/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

DaBaby‘s controversial Rolling Loud performance continues to stir up trouble — not just for him, but also for his surprise special guest … Tory Lanez. ICYMI, DaBaby went out of his way to do a big reveal of Lanez Saturday night during his set at the hip hop festival in Miami, but a lot of

News Violent Femmes Announce 30th Anniversary Reissue of Why Do Birds Sing? Listen to their previously unreleased song “Me and You” from the forthcoming release By Madison Bloom July 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Violent Femmes circa 1991 (Photo by Howard Rosenberg). Facebook Twitter Violent Femmes have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of their 1991 album

Neither drugs nor alcohol are believed to be factors in the sudden death of Metal Church frontman Mike Howe … according to cops. A spokesperson for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Dept. tells TMZ … cops got a call Monday morning just after 10 AM in Eureka, CA reporting an unexpected death at a home. We’re

News Julian Casablancas Throws First Pitch at New York Mets Game: Watch The Strokes frontman, wearing a Darryl Strawberry jersey, showed off his throwing arm By Evan Minsker July 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter Julian Casablancas throwing New York Mets first pitch on July 26, 2021 (Kayla Rice/New York Mets) Facebook Twitter The Strokes and Voidz

Play video content BACKGRID Britney Spears‘ mother is staying pretty tight-lipped about her daughter, which is interesting … because she said a lot in new legal docs about removing Britney’s dad from her conservatorship. Lynne Spears was at LAX Sunday with Britney’s brother, Bryan, but neither had much to say about the ongoing “Free Britney”

News Kanye West’s New Album Donda Will Be Released August 6, A Rep Confirms West premiered the album at a livestreamed event in Atlanta. The songs he played featured JAY-Z, Pop Smoke, Pusha T, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, and more. By Madison Bloom and Matthew Strauss July 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kanye West, July 2021

Chris Brown‘s a magnetic kinda guy … or at least his mouth is, after he dropped a fortune to get some unique dental work done. The singer’s got some shiny new gold grills — 24 karat gold covering all 28 teeth according to his celeb dentist Thomas Connelly — but that’s not what makes ’em

News Skepta Announces All In EP Featuring Kid Cudi and J Balvin The five-song collection arrives this Friday, July 30 By Evan Minsker July 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter Skepta in 2019 (Gina Wetzler/Redferns) Facebook Twitter Skepta has announced his new EP All In. The five-song release is out July 30, and it features Kid Cudi,