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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

It’s a crazy idea, but Britney Spears statues could soon replace Confederate monuments across Louisiana … if a petition signed by thousands sways politicians in her home state. Here’s the deal … one Britney fan is behind a growing petition on Change.org, asking Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to replace Confederate statues with busts of

Christine and the Queens’ Héloïse Letissier appeared on last night’s (June 12) episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Letissier performed her song “I Disappear in Your Arms,” from this year’s La vita nuova EP. Her performance was shot in an empty venue; watch that below. La vita nuova EP followed Christine and the

Exclusive Faith Evans is off the hook in her felony domestic violence case … TMZ has learned she won’t be prosecuted for allegedly attacking Stevie J. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office tells TMZ … they are declining to prosecute the singer because the alleged victim, her husband, declined to testify against her. We

Last month, Neil Young finally announced the release date for his long-awaited Homegrown LP, which he recorded across 1974 and 1975. The announcement was accompanied by “Try.” Now, Young has shared a second track from the album ahead of its June 19 release. Listen to “Vacancy” below. Earlier this year, Young released “Shut It Down

Exclusive Remember the social media blackout triggered by George Floyd‘s death? Cameo did something very similar and it raised $225k for the NAACP thanks in part to some huge names in music and TV. Play video content Cameo Randy Jackson, Chaka Khan and NeNe Leakes are just 3 of the celebs who teamed up with

Exclusive YG‘s about to release the music video you could call the fruit of his extensive labor … pulling together that massive Black Lives Matter rally last weekend in Hollywood. We’re told his new “F**k the Police” vid will drop early Friday, and while the song — for obvious reasons — won’t get a lot

Back in April, Michael Stipe has linked up with the Big Red Machine artist collective (originally founded by Bon Iver and the National’s Aaron Dessner) to perform a new song called “No Time For Love Like Now” on Colbert. The song is out now via 37d03d; check out the music video below. The track was

Exclusive Blake Shelton‘s shout-out to a fan’s new book — written in honor of her late daughter — is giving her a huge emotional pick-me-up, and it ain’t bad for sales! Frankie Williams is the author of “The Merdragon,” a fictional children’s book she wrote for her daughter, Shauntae, who passed away last year. Shauntae

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2020 has been officially canceled by Riverside County health officials, The Los Angeless Times reports. The festival, which was originally scheduled to take place in Indio, California from April 10-12 and April 17-19, 2020, was postponed until October due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the festival has been

Breaking News Nicki Minaj is going back to the well for what could be her next big hit — snitching be damned, she’s got a new collab with Tekashi 6ix9ine. The 2 rappers just revealed they worked together on a track called “Trollz,” which Nicki says will be released Thursday at midnight. She adds that