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Some Prince superfan just nabbed an incredible piece of memorabilia … the handwritten lyrics to “Nothing Compares 2 U,” and it wasn’t cheap. The folks over at Boston-based RR Auction sold the awesome rock artifact for a cool $150,986. The notebook paper — with lyrics written out in cursive (there’s a lost art) — has

News RZA Announces New Album, Shares New Song: Listen “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater” is taken from RZA vs Bobby Digital By Matthew Strauss June 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter RZA, photo courtesy of Infamous PR Facebook Twitter RZA has shared a new song that will appear on the album RZA vs Bobby Digital. On the

Britney Spears‘ decision to speak out against her conservatorship is inspiring others in California who are feeling trapped in similar situations … and they want out too. It’s pretty incredible … the day after Britney’s impassioned court testimony, a California lawmaker spearheading legislation to change the way conservatorships operate tells us his office started getting

News Rauw Alejandro Shares New Album Vice Versa: Listen The Puerto Rican superstar’s sophomore LP is out now By Noah Yoo June 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter Rauw Alejandro photo by John Parra/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro has released his sophomore album, Vice Versa. The new LP, which has no guest features,

Britney Spears is opening up even more on the heels of her shocking testimony — she’s apologizing to fans for pretending her life was perfect when she was actually struggling, but she’s gonna do one thing to make it better. Brit says, “I believe as people we all want the fairy tale life and by

News David Crosby Shares New Song Co-Written With Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen: Listen James Raymond also co-wrote “Rodriguez for a Night” from Crosby’s forthcoming album For Free By Noah Yoo June 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter David Crosby, photo by Anna Webber Facebook Twitter David Crosby has shared “Rodriguez for a Night,” a new song co-written

Britney Spears is moments away from speaking out in court about her conservatorship … and TMZ will have live, real-time updates as she addresses the judge. The singer will appear live, via Zoom, in the Downtown L.A. courtroom, and we’re expecting her to voice her issues with her father, Jamie Spears … who we know

News Joni Mitchell Thanks Fans, Reflects on Blue in Rare Video Message: Watch “Fifty years later, people finally get it, and that pleases me” By Madison Bloom June 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Joni Mitchell (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage). Facebook Twitter Joni Mitchell has posted a rare video to social media thanking fans. This week marked

Britney Spears has made it clear … she wants the judge to hear her out over her long-running conservatorship, but even if she wants out, it’s virtually certain that will not happen without a sign-off by a team of doctors. As you know by now, Britney will address the judge Wednesday at 1:30 PM PT,

News Basilica SoundScape 2021 Announced: Moor Mother, William Basinski, More Circuit Des Yeux and Tomberlin will also appear at the Upstate New York weekend of music and art By Evan Minsker June 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Basilica SoundScape 2021 (Varyer) Facebook Twitter Basilica SoundScape 2021 has been announced. The festival will take place this year

Play video content TMZ.com Macy Gray says what went down on January 6 is the main reason why she wants to redesign the American flag, because she feels the insurrection violated Old Glory and turned it into a symbol of hate. The “I Try” singer joined “TMZ Live” Tuesday to elaborate on her controversial call

News Car Seat Headrest Cover Kate Bush, David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails on New EP: Listen They’ve also shared an EP with Making a Door Less Open remixes  By Evan Minsker June 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Car Seat Headrest, photo by Carlos Cruz Facebook Twitter Car Seat Headrest have released two new EPs: one with

News Numero Group Announces Pastor T.L. Barrett Box Set I Shall Wear a Crown “Lord’s Prayer” and “Said It Long Time Ago” are on the forthcoming set from the oft-sampled gospel icon By Matthew Ismael Ruiz June 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Pastor T.L. Barrett, photo courtesy of Shore Fire Media Facebook Twitter Numero Group has

After DMX gave it to us for the better part of 3 decades, the late rapper’s label returned the favor and covered his funeral expenses. According to X’s probate docs, obtained by TMZ, Def Jam Recordings paid the bill Brooks Memorial Home Inc. in Yonkers, NY sent to the family. The receipt, dated May 5,

News Lil Nas X Talks “MONTERO” Video Controversy on Desus & Mero: Watch A conversation about his new music and his SNL performance mishap turned into a skate-off By Madison Bloom June 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Lil Nas X was tonight’s guest on the latest episode of Desus & Mero. The superstar chatted

Damon Dash says Jay-Z attempted to buy his share of Roc-A-Fella records for a price that was way too low — so he’s out to find a new buyer — and not even a lawsuit from the label will stop him. Damon’s firing back after getting sued by RAF for attempting to sell off Jay’s

News Mariah the Scientist Announces Ry Ry World, Shares Video for New Song “2 You”: Watch The Atlanta-based R&B artist’s new project is out this summer via RCA By Matthew Strauss June 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mariah the Scientist in “2 You,” directed by Edgar Esteves and Jon Primo Facebook Twitter Atlanta-based R&B artist Mariah

Play video content TMZ.com Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker do not seem to be afraid of heights — because they went waaay up for an impromptu performance … and then, MGK went a little bit higher. The two rockers strutted their stuff Saturday afternoon for a rooftop concert at Venice Beach … which they

News Taylor Swift Announces New Re-Recorded Album Red (Taylor’s Version) The record will be expanded to 30 songs and arrive in November By Matthew Strauss June 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Taylor Swift, March 2021 (Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Taylor Swift has confirmed that the next re-recorded album she’ll release is a new

Steve Lawrence — one half of iconic ’50s duo, Steve and Eydie — has fallen victim to his son’s scheme to take control of his fortune, all while the singer is suffering from dementia … so claims Steve’s longtime companion. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Judy Tannen says she’s worked with Steve

News Preoccupations and Metz Announce Tour The Canadian punk bands are playing North American shows together in the fall By Matthew Strauss June 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Preoccupations, photo by Tom Roelofs Facebook Twitter Canadian punk bands Preoccupations and Metz are going on tour together later this year. The shows are scheduled to take place

Play video content BACKGRID A Foo Fighters concert was swarming with more than just fans, with a protest against the show’s vaccine rules raging on outside the venue while the band raged on inside. Anti-vaxxers showed up Tuesday night to the Canyon Club in the San Fernando Valley where they protested the Foo Fighters requiring

News Soccer Mommy Shares New Song “Kissing in the Rain”: Listen From the soundtrack to the new comic book Dark Nights: Death Metal By Allison Hussey June 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Soccer Mommy, February 2020 (Photo by Morgan Lieberman/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Soccer Mommy has released a new song, part of the soundtrack to the

Play video content TMZ.com Rock is not dead … at least not if Maggie Lindemann can help it, and she’s focused on pushing it back into the mainstream along with some other big names. The singer-songwriter joined “TMZ Live” Thursday to discuss the revival of the pop-punk music genre … something she’s been influencing since

News Foo Fighters Releasing New Disco Album for Record Store Day 2021 Introducing… the Dee Gees and their debut album Hail Satin By Matthew Strauss June 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Dee Gees, photo by Magdalena Wosinska Facebook Twitter The next Record Store Day Drop is July 17, and among the offerings is a new

A notorious piece of ATL real estate is changing hands … the home where R. Kelly allegedly held women against their will has a new owner. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ … the mansion the singer used to rent in Metro Atlanta sold June 3. Folks who work for Fulton County, where

News Eve and Trina’s VERZUZ Battle: Here’s What Happened The hip-hop icons went head-to-head for over 20 rounds, playing hits from the past  two decades By Madison Bloom June 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Eve, Trina (Photos via Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Eve and Trina were the latest MCs to duel on VERZUZ. They went head-to-head

The “Space Jam: A New Legacy” soundtrack has just been announced … and it’s filled with features from today’s biggest stars — from Lil Wayne to the Jonas Brothers to Kirk Franklin and more!!! Of course, the first “Space Jam” soundtrack is a classic — with iconic songs like Seal‘s “Fly Like An Eagle” getting

News The Killers and Bruce Springsteen Share New Song “Dustland”: Listen A newly recorded rendition of the band’s 2008 song “A Dustland Fairytale” By Noah Yoo June 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Killers and Bruce Springsteen’s “Dustland” artwork Facebook Twitter The Killers and Bruce Springsteen have joined for a new song, “Dustland.” It’s a new