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News Proceeds From Kanye and Drake’s #FreeLarryHoover Merch Not Going to Charity A string of clothing items and accessories were “engineered by Balenciaga” to commemorate the December 9 benefit concert By Madison Bloom December 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ye, Drake (Photos via Getty Images). Facebook Twitter On Thursday, December 9, Kanye West (now legally known

‘SNL’ is nothing if not predictable, and they were true to form Saturday night when they skewered 2 recently-unemployed brothers. Dr. Anthony Fauci — no, really it was Kate McKinnon — was offering advice on how to navigate the holidays in the midst of another COVID surge. There was some pretty funny role-playing … such

News Mission Creek Festival 2022 Lineup Announced: Beach Bunny, Soccer Mommy, Arooj Aftab, More Squirrel Flower, Ohmme, Adia Victoria, and more will be in Iowa City in April By Allison Hussey December 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mission Creek Festival 2022 (graphic courtesy Mission Creek) Facebook Twitter The Mission Creek Festival is returning to Iowa City

Play video content Texas Southern University Megan Thee Stallion is now Megan Thee Graduate — ’cause she just got her diploma … and the video is something to behold. The rapper received her Bachelor’s Degree Saturday during a graduation ceremony at Texas Southern University — where she’s been studying health administration for a while now

News Travis Scott’s Cacti Hard Seltzer Discontinued Manufacturer Anheuser-Busch announced the end of the brand after less than a year in stores By Allison Hussey December 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter ERIKA GOLDRING Facebook Twitter Travis Scott’s Cacti hard seltzer has been discontinued by manufacturer Anheuser-Busch, as Billboard reports. It had been on the market for

Travis Scott‘s Cacti hard seltzer will have to find a new home if it hopes to continue, because Anheuser-Busch has made the decision to discontinue the beverage. In an announcement Friday, AB said, “After careful evaluation, we have decided to stop all production and brand development of CACTI Agave Spiked Seltzer. We believe brand fans

News Charli XCX Shares New Perfume Genius Remix of “Good Ones”: Listen A rework of the single from Charli XCX’s forthcoming album By Eric Torres December 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Charli XCX, photo by Emily Lipson Facebook Twitter Charli XCX has shared a new Perfume Genius remix of her song “Good Ones.” Check it out

Cops in and around L.A. are beefing up patrol and bracing themselves for possible gang retaliation killings in the wake of Slim 400‘s murder and a growing gang war in the city. Law enforcement sources tell us that while they don’t believe Slim was a targeted hit, they still think the killing was gang-related …

News Lingua Ignota Accuses Daughters’ Alexis Marshall of Abuse, Marshall Denies Allegations Marshall says his relationship with Lingua Ignota was “unhealthy for both of [them],” but denies the musician’s allegations of mental and physical abuse By Matthew Strauss December 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lingua Ignota, photo by Emily Bird Facebook Twitter In a new interview,

Travis Scott wanted to be heard — despite ongoing litigation — insisting on sitting down with Charlamagne the God to share his message of healing and how to fix concert safety issues moving forward … so claims Travis’ attorney. Play video content TMZ.com We had Ed McPherson on “TMZ Live” Thursday who addressed some of

News Did a Pulitzer-Winning Journalist Deceive Hundreds of Musicians? A musician’s claim that Outlaw Ocean author Ian Urbina misled over 400 artists about their contributions to a journalism-adjacent music project ignited a social media firestorm. “I apologize unequivocally,” Urbina responded. By Evan Minsker December 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ian Urbina, January 2017 (David M. Benett/Dave

Play video content As the “Masked Singer” finale heats up, former contestant Hunter Hayes — who was Astronaut on the show — has a special message for Bull … and TMZ’s delivering it. Next week, we will see who takes the winning spot, and our ‘Masked’ sources tell us Bull’s chosen to perform Hunter’s tune,

News Watch Wizkid and Tems Perform “Essence” on Fallon The song recently received a Grammy nod for Best Global Music Performance By Madison Bloom December 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter Wizkid and Tems (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/YouTube) Facebook Twitter Wizkid and Tems were the musical guests on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show

The crime spree unfolding in L.A. has got celebs acting skittish, so much so that there’s a big boom in security hiring … which might sound great for them, but isn’t a good sign big picture. TMZ spoke with two different high-profile security companies that offer services for famous folks and other VIP types —

News Kanye West and Drake’s Larry Hoover Benefit To Stream on Amazon The Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert in Los Angeles will also be available on demand By Matthew Ismael Ruiz December 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ye, Drake (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Kanye West (now legally known as Ye) and Drake’s previously announced Free Larry

Jamie Spears says he wants nothing more than to tie up loose ends and end Britney‘s conservatorship, but the people put in place on her side are dragging it out, and destroying his reputation in the process. Spears just filed new docs in L.A. where he says he just wants a simple order ending the

News Jimmy Fallon, Ariana Grande, and Megan Thee Stallion Share Video for New Christmas Song: Watch “It Was a…(Masked Christmas)” is the work of two pop megastars and also Jimmy Fallon By Matthew Ismael Ruiz December 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Megan Thee Stallion, Jimmy Fallon, and Ariana Grande in “It Was A… (Masked Christmas)” video

The man cops say is responsible for the shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, the wife of Clarence Avant, has been charged with murder … TMZ has learned. The L.A. County District Attorney’s office announced the charges of murder, attempted murder and felon with a firearm as well as two counts of residential burglary with person

News King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce Remix Album, Share New Songs: Listen “Neu Butterfly 3000 (Peaches Remix)” and “Shanghai (Dub by the Scientist)” lead Butterfly 30001 By Matthew Strauss December 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s Stu Mackenzie, November 2019 (Jack Taylor/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter King Gizzard & The

Lil Wayne allegedly pulled an assault rifle on one of his own bodyguards during a dispute at his home, and now police are looking into the incident. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … one of the rapper’s guards told cops he and Wayne got into a fight at Weezy’s Hidden Hills, CA home, and cops

News 070 Shake and NLE Choppa Share Video for New Song “Lose My Cool”: Watch The first offering from 070 Shake’s sophomore studio album You Can’t Kill Me Because I Don‘t Exist By Nina Corcoran December 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter NLE Choppa and 070 Shake in “Lose My Cool,” directed by C.O.R.E. Facebook Twitter 070

Play video content TMZ.com Cardi B partied at the Maxim Saturday night in Miami at Art Basel. She hit up the SLS hotel in Miami Beach for the Maxim Art Basel Party and showed off some serious Cardi moves … as the crowd clapped and cheered. She made the rounds … several parties in town

News Listen to Mach-Hommy’s New Album Balens Cho The full-length followup to this spring’s Pray for Haiti By Matthew Ismael Ruiz December 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mach-Hommy’s Balens Cho artwork (Courtesy of MAC Media) Facebook Twitter Mach-Hommy has self-released his new album Balens Cho. The 13-track LP features guest appearances from Nicholas Craven, Tha God

Lil Uzi Vert didn’t skimp on his girlfriend’s birthday — the guy rented out a whole theme park for her … which cost him a pretty penny and then some. The rapper took over Nickelodeon Studios Park at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey — with about 20 of his buddies tagging along for

News The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, and Le Tigre to Perform at 2022 This Ain’t No Picnic Festival Earl Sweatshirt, Phoebe Bridgers, Caroline Polachek, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and others are also playing the California event By Matthew Strauss December 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter James Murphy, Julian Casablancas, Kathleen Hanna (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Goldenvoice is

Master P says he’s been separated from his estranged wife for over a decade and he’s ready to start a new chapter … so he wants the judge to step in and declare him single. In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Master P says there’s no reason he and his ex, Sonya Miller, should

News Chromatics’ Adam Miller Announces Debut Solo Album Gateway is out early next year By Allison Hussey December 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Adam Miller, October 2019 (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns) Facebook Twitter Chromatics’ Adam Miller has announced a forthcoming solo album, his first under his own name. It’s titled Gateway, and it’s out February 11.

“America’s Got Talent” standout Jay Jay Phillips — whose big hair gained as much attention as his talent — has died from complications related to COVID-19. A family member tells us Jay Jay was battling the disease at home Thanksgiving week. We’re told family and friends were continuously checking in with him over the phone,

News New Juice WRLD and Justin Bieber Song Released: Listen “Wandered to L.A.” will appear on Juice WRLD’s forthcoming posthumous album Fighting Demons By Madison Bloom December 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Juice WRLD, Justin Bieber (Photos via Getty Images). Facebook Twitter A new single from late Chicago rapper Juice WRLD and Justin Bieber has been

Demi Lovato will no longer drink alcohol or use cannabis … announcing they’re now kicking their “California Sober” lifestyle. The singer just posted a message on Instagram, saying, “I no longer support my ‘California sober’ ways. Sober sober is the only way to be.” It’s unclear exactly what caused the revelation, but Demi had previously