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News Taylor Swift Announces New Album Midnights, Breaks Record for Most Video of the Year Wins at 2022 VMAs The LP, “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout [Swift’s] life,” comes out October 21 By Nina Corcoran August 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter Taylor Swift, August 2022 (Bryan Bedder/Variety via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Taylor

Play video content MTV Johnny Depp just made one small step in his Hollywood resurgence … because he’s returned to TV sets, appearing on MTV at the Video Music Awards in an astronaut suit. The movie star just made his debut as the network’s famous Moonman — recently dubbed the Moonperson — dressing up and

News MTV VMAs 2022 Winners: See the Full List Here Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best New Artist, and more By Eric Torres August 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter Taylor Swift accepts the award for Best Long Form Video at the 2022 MTV VMAs in Newark, New Jersey, August 28, 2022. (Photo by

Harry Styles is the latest musician to fall victim to rowdy crowds who let it fly at concerts — only this time, he handled it a little differently than how some have lately … with humor. The singer was performing at Madison Square Garden Saturday night in NYC, and at some point in his set

News Joey DeFrancesco, Jazz Organist and Bandleader, Dies at 51 The renowned composer and multi-instrumentalist recorded with Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Bette Midler, and more By Madison Bloom August 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter Joey DeFrancesco (Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns). Facebook Twitter Joey DeFrancesco—the renowned jazz organist, composer, and bandleader—has died, The New York Times reports.

Play video content TMZSports.com Christopher Martin — one half of the iconic rap duo Kid ‘n Play — says the “House Party” reboot is in great hands with LeBron James … telling TMZ Sports the NBA superstar is working nonstop to make sure the movie is a success. As we previously reported, the modern version

News VMAs 2022 Performers List: See the Full Lineup Here Nicki Minaj, Lizzo, Blackpink, Jack Harlow, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more are taking the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey By Eric Torres August 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter Lizzo, July 2022 (NDZ/Star Max/GC Images) Facebook Twitter The 2022 MTV Video Music

Play video content @dredog1911 Tiffany Haddish got up close and personal with Usher this weekend — receiving the serenade treatment that also teetered into touchy-feely territory. The actress/comedian was in attendance for Usher’s Vegas residency show Friday night, where she had a great seat toward the front … but which got a whole lot better

News Harry Styles Adds 2023 Tour Dates New shows are set for Europe, plus Austin, Chicago, and São Paulo By Eric Torres August 26, 2022 Facebook Twitter Harry Styles, photo courtesy of Live Nation Facebook Twitter Harry Styles has extended the run of shows in support of the new album Harry’s House. The new dates

Aries Spears took some very personal shots at Lizzo as it pertains to her weight and appearance — but the internet is on her side … rushing to her defense en masse. The comedian did an interview with “The Art of Dialogue,” and when they posted a snippet of it on Friday … all hell

News Arcade Fire’s Win Butler Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple Women; Frontman Responds Allegations of inappropriate behavior in his life offstage contrast with Butler’s virtuous public reputation. In lengthy comments, the frontman claims his extramarital relationships were consensual. By Marc Hogan August 27, 2022 Facebook Twitter Graphic by Marina Kozak, photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty

Britney Spears and Elton John have hit #1 on the streaming charts in more than 40 countries, but next, they’ll have their sights set on smashing music video records too … cuz they’ve got one in the works. Sources close to Britney and Elton tell TMZ … a music video for “Hold Me Closer” is

News Bartees Strange Covers Freddie Gibbs and Schoolboy Q’s “Gang Signs”: Listen “We could all use a little dose of Freddie from time to time”—Bartees Strange By Matthew Strauss August 26, 2022 Facebook Twitter Bartees Strange, photo by Luke Piotrowski Facebook Twitter Bartees Strange has shared an Amazon Original cover of Freddie Gibbs and Schoolboy

Play video content BACKGRID Ne-Yo and his estranged wife Crystal Renay are done for REAL this time… so says Crystal, who was seen with a naked ring finger shortly after filing for divorce. We got Crystal at LAX on Friday and she made a few things very clear — including the status of her relationship

News LCD Soundsystem Returning With First New Song in 5 Years for Netflix Movie White Noise James Murphy and the band made “New Body Rhumba” for Noah Baumbach’s new film By Rob Arcand August 26, 2022 Facebook Twitter LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, May 2017 (Scott Legato/FilmMagic) Facebook Twitter A new LCD Soundsystem song will be

Play video content Instagram / @americasmostwantedig Boosie Badazz was popped for speeding in Fulton County on Friday … but instead of flying off the rails like last time, he performed an impromptu concert on the spot!!! Deputy Chief for Fairburn PD, tells TMZ Hip Hop … Boosie was pulled over for going 73 in a

News The Casual Dots Announce First Album in 18 Years, Share New Song: Listen “The Frequency of Fear” opens the indie rock group’s Sanguine Truth By Eric Torres August 26, 2022 Facebook Twitter Photo courtesy of the Casual Dots Facebook Twitter The Casual Dots have announced their first new album in 18 years. The indie

Play video content TMZ.com Gavin Rossdale took his kids on stage during his latest show for some birthday celebrations … making longtime fans wonder where the hell the time has gone?!? The Bush frontman brought out 14-year-old Zuma and 8-year-old Apollo at Wednesday night’s show at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Chicago … Zuma’s birthday

News Lil Tjay Shares Video for New Song “Beat the Odds”: Watch The single’s title is in reference to the shooting the rapper survived in Edgewater, New Jersey in June By Alphonse Pierre August 26, 2022 Facebook Twitter Lil Tjay in “Beat the Odds” video (dir. Lil Tjay) Facebook Twitter Lil Tjay has shared a

Play video content TMZ.com Honeymooners Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are all over each other — kissing like teens in Milan — but their bodyguard’s all over them … making for a very awkward scene. The couple was out and about Thursday in Italy’s fashion capital, hitting some of the usual hot spots, and something

News FN Meka Backer Walks Away From Project; Rapper Claims to Be Unpaid for Work as Meka’s Voice After the avatar rapper was dropped by Capitol Records, executive Anthony Martini announced that he’s no longer involved. Kyle the Hooligan alleges that Meka’s developers promised financial compensation and then “ghosted.” By Evan Minsker and Madison Bloom

Tank is feeling the love while promoting his new album, “R&B Money” … yet he’s not about to give his pal Ginuwine a pass for his dance moves — if you can call ’em that. Ginuwine recently went viral following a performance where fans thought his dance moves were so washed, someone eventually memed him

News Listen to Rina Sawayama’s New Song “Phantom” Sawayama produced the latest Hold the Girl single with Adam Crisp, Lauren Aquilina, and Vic Jamieson By Quinn Moreland August 25, 2022 Facebook Twitter Rina Sawayama, photo by Charlotte Rutherford Facebook Twitter Rina Sawayama has shared a new track titled “Phantom.” The song appears on Sawayama’s upcoming

“The true man wants two things….danger and play. For that reason he wants woman….as the most dangerous plaything”…. Frederich Nietzsche Phenomenal composer, and singer/songwriter anomaly Randy Edelman has just released his exuberant and zestful re- mix of “Pretty Girls” via Tribeca Records (a SohoJohnny Enterprise). “Pretty Girls (Can Be Dangerous) (not to be confused with

Michelle Branch‘s criminal case has been called off by prosecutors … this coming less than 2 weeks after she got arrested for alleged domestic assault against her estranged husband, Patrick Carney. Nashville PD Michelle Branch Arrested for Domestic Assault Amid Split with Husband The disposition, obtained by TMZ, shows the case was dismissed at the

News Phoebe Bridgers, Snail Mail, Fred Durst to Appear in New Horror Film A24’s I Saw the TV Glow is written and directed by We’re All Going to the World’s Fair director Jane Schoenbrun By Rob Arcand August 24, 2022 Facebook Twitter Phoebe Bridgers (Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images), Fred Durst (Theo Wargo/Getty Images), and Snail Mail

The voice behind Capitol Records’ very short-lived artificial intelligence rapper project is speaking out … and he’s actually thankful the label treated the contract like toilet paper. Real-life rapper Kyle The Hooligan hit Instagram following Capitol’s decision to end its FN Meka deal and says the creators — Factory New heads Anthony Martini and Brandon

News Olivia Rodrigo Joins Billy Joel for “Deja Vu” and “Uptown Girl” at Madison Square Garden: Watch “I’m such a huge fan, and I kind of wrote this next song about you,” said Rodrigo By Nina Corcoran August 24, 2022 Facebook Twitter Olivia Rodrigo (Cindy Ord/Getty Images) and Billy Joel (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter

Offset’s legal filing against his ex-label Quality Control has opened up a can of worms … and they’re crawling in every direction! Quality Control CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas reacted to the breaking news that Offset was suing for solo independence with disdain — calling the estranged Migos rapper’s complaints “lame.” Offset — and his wife

News Lil Tjay Says He Survived “7 Shots” in First Statement Since Hospitalization The 21-year-old artist had to undergo emergency surgery after being shot in Edgewater, New Jersey back in June By Madison Bloom August 24, 2022 Facebook Twitter Lil Tjay (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter New York rapper and singer Lil Tjay