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News Watch Nardwuar Interview Harry Styles at Coachella 2022 Nardwuar gifted Styles vinyl LPs and a guitar pedal as the two men discussed parsnips, Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, and more By Madison Bloom August 19, 2022 Facebook Twitter Harry Styles, Nardwuar (Still from interview footage). Facebook Twitter When he wasn’t performing a headlining slot at

It’s party time for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez — the newlyweds just touched down in Georgia — and are taking in the sights and sounds before their weekend bash. Ben and Jen were spotted in Savannah Thursday hitting local shops and walking with at least one of their kids … a pretty low-key stroll

News Woman Testifies That R. Kelly Sexually Abused Her in Infamous Tape When She Was 14 After she refused to testify against Kelly in a 2008 trial, the singer was acquitted. Now 37, she testified today in a Chicago courtroom that she was the underage girl with Kelly on the original tape. By Evan Minsker

Nappy Roots rapper Fish Scales is lucky to be alive after he was shot, robbed and kidnapped outside an Atlanta brewery he co-owns. Police say two suspects first robbed a customer in the parking lot before entering Atlantucky Brewery and forcing Scales into his car at gunpoint. The robbers then drove Scales up the road

News Missy Elliott Joins Anitta in Video for New Song “Lobby”: Watch The debut collaboration between the Brazilian pop star and hip-hop icon By Madison Bloom August 18, 2022 Facebook Twitter Missy Elliott and Anitta, photo by Arrad Facebook Twitter Brazilian pop singer Anitta has linked up with Missy Elliott for a new song called

Play video content TMZ.com Styles P, one of Verzuz most valuable players, says he’ll cut ties with the livestream event if Triller can’t figure things out with Swizz Beatz and Timbaland … and he’s urging the hip hop community to do the same. We spoke with the LOX rapper Wednesday who says if he was

News Watch Angel Olsen Perform “All the Good Times” on Fallon She was joined by her backing band, the Big Time Band By Nina Corcoran August 18, 2022 Facebook Twitter Angel Olsen (Todd Owyoung/NBC) Facebook Twitter Angel Olsen was the musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night (August 17). She

UPDATE 3:45 PM PT — A source close to Selena tells TMZ the two aren’t dating, they were there separately to see different people, and their groups ended up hanging out together inside. Selena Gomez and Tyga appear to be hanging out … spending time together into the wee hours of the morning at a

News Opening Statements in R. Kelly’s Chicago Federal Trial Begin The disgraced singer is facing charges related to child pornography and obstruction of justice By Rob Arcand August 17, 2022 Facebook Twitter R. Kelly, June 2019 (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter R. Kelly is currently on trial in Chicago for child pornography and obstruction charges.

Play video content TMZ.com A$AP Rocky has pled not guilty to felony firearms charges. A$AP showed up at the Downtown L.A. criminal courthouse Wednesday all suited up for his arraignment. Arraignments are quick, and this was no exception. A$AP entered his plea to both charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. A$AP walked confidently to

News Willie Nelson Announces New Book About Longtime Drummer Paul English Me and Paul: Untold Tales of a Fabled Friendship chronicles Nelson’s 70-year partnership with English—the country legend’s closest pal, tour accountant, and former bodyguard By Madison Bloom August 17, 2022 Facebook Twitter Paul English and Willie Nelson, photo courtesy of Harper Horizon Facebook Twitter

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox haven’t called it quits despite breakup reports, TMZ has learned … in fact, he still refers to her as his wife. Sources close to the couple tell us … they’re doing just fine — no big issues. They obviously can’t be together 24/7 — both of them work and

News Rick Ross Fined for Labor Law Violations at Mississippi Wingstop Locations The Department of Labor found the rapper’s company violated minimum wage, overtime, and child labor regulations By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 17, 2022 Facebook Twitter Rick Ross at the register at a Wingstop location in Newnan, Georgia, October 9, 2016. (Photo by Thaddaeus

Fresh off his contributions on The Game’s latest album, Hit-Boy has just taken on a new digital gig … curating the musical sounds of the upcoming “Madden NFL 23.” The platinum-selling Grammy-winning producer announced the move Tuesday, expressing the passion gridiron Sundays gives him when creating music. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram

News Joy Division’s Ian Curtis Mural in Manchester Destroyed by Aitch Album Advertisement “This is the first time I’ve heard of this, me and my team are getting this fixed pronto. No way on earth would I want to disrespect a local hero like Ian.”—Aitch By Rob Arcand and Evan Minsker August 16, 2022 Facebook

Manti Te’o — the college football superstar who fell for one of the most famous catfishing scams to date — is opening up on his decision to go public with his side of the hoax … saying attending a Jay-Z concert helped him come forward. Remember, the former Notre Dame linebacker reportedly lost his grandma

News Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, Amanda Shires, and More Contribute to New Billy Joe Shaver Tribute Album Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver salutes the late outlaw country singer-songwriter By Allison Hussey August 16, 2022 Facebook Twitter Billy Joe Shaver and Willie Nelson, photo by Cameron L. Gott Facebook Twitter Willie Nelson, Lucinda

Play video content TMZ.com Nipsey Hussle got a ton of love for what would’ve been his 37th birthday, an honorable gesture … but YG wishes the rapper could’ve seen the honor for himself. TMZ Hip Hop caught up with YG at Nip’s Hollywood Star unveiling, which also included the announcement of August 15 as Nipsey

News Olivia Rodrigo to Induct Alanis Morissette into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame The 2022 class includes Bryan Adams and David Foster By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 15, 2022 Facebook Twitter Olivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morissette (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Olivia Rodrigo is set to present Alanis Morissette at her induction into the Canadian Songwriters

A$AP Rocky is now facing criminal charges for an alleged shooting in Hollywood, where he’s accused of firing multiple shots at a former friend. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Monday his office has charged the rapper with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Play video content 4/20/22 TMZ.com Prosecutors say

News R. Kelly’s Federal Trial Begins in Chicago With Jury Selection The judge denied a request from Kelly’s attorney to exclude potential jurors who had seen Surviving R. Kelly By Rob Arcand and Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 15, 2022 Facebook Twitter R. Kelly appears during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago, Illinois,

R. Kelly wants anyone who has seen the ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ docuseries to be banned as a potential juror in his trial … saying there’s no way they can give him a fair shot. R. Kelly and his team filed a motion Monday to disqualify jurors who have seen any portion of the docuseries, as

News Bill Callahan Announces New Album YTILAER “I wanted sounds and words that made you feel and that lifted you up,” he said about the October album By Allison Hussey August 15, 2022 Facebook Twitter Bill Callahan, photo by Hanly Banks Callahan Facebook Twitter Bill Callahan has announced a new album that’s out later this

Trey Songz has an ally in his corner when it comes to claims of sexual assault against him — a woman testified an attorney for Songz’s alleged victim offered her up to $200,000 to change her story and make Trey the bad guy … a claim the attorney denies. If you haven’t followed along, Trey’s

News 700 Bliss Announce Tour Dates, Share New “Nothing to Declare” Video: Watch Moor Mother and DJ Haram have shows lined up for the summer and autumn By Matthew Strauss August 12, 2022 Facebook Twitter 700 Bliss’ DJ Haram and Moor Mother, photo by Isha Walia Facebook Twitter 700 Bliss—the duo of Moor Mother and

Wack 100 is accusing Nipsey Hussle’s brother Blacc Sam of removing a posthumous verse from The Game’s new album at crunch time … a claim we’re told is farfetched considering the song’s verses were never discussed prior to the album’s release. Sources close to Nipsey’s family tell TMZ …  Nipsey’s label, Atlantic Records, was confused

News Fleet Foxes and Blood Orange Cover the Strokes’ “Under Control”: Watch Both performed the track live at their respective headlining shows in New York City this weekend By Nina Corcoran August 14, 2022 Facebook Twitter Fleet Foxes (Jim Bennett/Getty Images) and Blood Orange (Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage) Facebook Twitter Over the weekend, both Fleet Foxes and

Play video content Instagram / @kyliejenner Kylie Jenner‘s glitzy Holmby Hills mansion has been overtaken … by roses!!! Kylie showed off her 25th birthday gift from BF and father of her 2 kids — Travis Scott — and we’re guessing that was just the beginning. These aren’t just a bunch of roses … the arrangements

News Watch Panda Bear and Sonic Boom’s New “Danger” Video The kaleidoscopic visual merges Noah Lennox and Peter Kember with a tutu-clad ballet dancer By Jazz Monroe August 12, 2022 Facebook Twitter Panda Bear in “Danger,” directed and produced by Fernanda Pereira Facebook Twitter Panda Bear and Sonic Boom (aka Spacemen 3’s Peter Kember) have

Play video content TMZ.com Carlos Santana looks like a man ready to rock out … he’s smiling and looking good after his scary collapse on stage … and is continuing his tour. We got the legendary guitarist at the Four Seasons in Downtown NYC ahead of his Friday show in Connecticut … and he was