Play video content TMZ.com Sammy Hagar makes most of his money from booze, books and bars … which he says is the precise reason he enjoys rocking out with his band. We will explain. The Red Rocker joined us on “TMZ Live” and we asked if he made more money outside of music … he
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News Killer Mike Enlists Young Thug and Dave Chappelle for New Song “Run”: Watch the Video “Free Thug” is emblazoned on a flag in the track’s video. It’s Mike’s first song as solo artist since 2012’s R.A.P. Music. By Evan Minsker July 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter Killer Mike, photo by Jonathan Mannion Facebook Twitter It’s
Janet Jackson was not impervious to technical difficulties that plagued Essence Festival — losing audio midway through her performance … but powering through to kill it regardless. The singer was one of the big headliners at the NOLA concert series this weekend at Caesars Superdome … where TONS of huge stars performed in an event
News R. Kelly Sues Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn Over Suicide Watch Conditions He claims that he’s had no thoughts of self-harm after being sentenced to 30 years in federal prison this week By Allison Hussey July 1, 2022 Facebook Twitter R. Kelly, September 2019 (Photo by Antonio Perez – Pool via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter
Longtime couple — and collaborators Big Sean and Jhené Aiko are expecting … and no, it’s not the next “TWENTY88” album! TMZ Hip Hop obtained photos of the pair on an outing in Beverly Hills on Saturday, July 2 … with Jhené glowing and looking visibly pregnant. No word how far along she is or
News Drake Joins Backstreet Boys to Perform “I Want It That Way” in Toronto: Watch Fans at the boy band’s concert got a surprise appearance by a hometown star By Evan Minsker July 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter Drake (Cole Burston/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Last night (July 2), Backstreet Boys performed in Toronto. During their show,
A woman trying to make her way into Diddy‘s BET after-party was arrested outside the mogul’s house after she allegedly flashed a gun at other partygoers. LAPD sources tell TMZ … the woman was in her car near Diddy’s house and a security checkpoint for the event very early Monday morning, and got pissed off
News Day N Vegas 2022 Canceled Travis Scott, SZA, and J. Cole were set to headline the Las Vegas festival in September By Allison Hussey July 1, 2022 Facebook Twitter Day N Vegas, November 2021 (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Day N Vegas 2022 has been canceled, the
Justin Bieber‘s grandmother was almost killed in a fiery car crash that she narrowly escaped, seemingly unscathed. Word of the wreck was spread Saturday in a FB public community page specific to Stratford — which highlights classic cars and expos in and around the Canadian city within Ontario … where Bieber has family ties. A
News Ms. Lauryn Hill Reunites With Wyclef Jean to Perform Fugees Songs at Essence Festival: Watch She surprised fans with “Killing Me Softly,” “How Many Mics,” “Fu-Gee-La,” and “Ready or Not” By Nina Corcoran July 2, 2022 Facebook Twitter Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Last night (July
Britney Spears‘ lawyer is calling BS on her former business manager, claiming the owner of the company lied about its involvement in the conservatorship, and THAT’S why it’s objecting to forking over critical documents about its conduct. Britney’s lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, filed legal docs obtained by TMZ … saying Tri Star Entertainment has lied to
News Copyright Royalty Board Votes to Raise Artist Royalty Rates Mechanical royalties are jumping from 10.5% to 15.1% for 2018 through 2022 By Allison Hussey July 1, 2022 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The Copyright Royalty Board has set a new rate, raising mechanical royalties for artists, as Billboard and Variety report. The new 15.1% royalty
Rihanna made her first official outing since becoming a mom, venturing out across the pond to support the new father and her partner, A$AP Rocky. RiRi surfaced Friday at Wireless Fest in London, weaving her way through the crowd with her security detail as Rocky was performing on stage. She looks a little annoyed …
News Charlie Watts Biography in the Works The “official” biography of the Rolling Stones’ late drummer arrives in October By Allison Hussey July 2, 2022 Facebook Twitter Charlie Watts, October 2011 (Photo by David Wolff – Patrick/Redferns) Facebook Twitter The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts is the subject of a forthcoming biography, made with the approval
Deion Sanders is giving big thanks to Ja Rule — after the rapper just announced he’ll be donating money to the Jackson State football team!! The New York rapper shared the news on Friday via Instagram … saying some of the money he makes off his upcoming NFT collection will go to several HBCUs, including
News New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2022 A regularly updated guide to the new albums, EPs, mixtapes, and projects getting released in the coming weeks and months By Pitchfork July 1, 2022 Facebook Twitter Graphic by Callum Abbott Facebook Twitter New albums are getting announced and released constantly. It’s tough to stay on
R. Kelly will be in his 80s when/if he gets out of prison, but there are still concerns the old man will remain a threat — especially to minors — so, he’ll have to live under a slew of strict conditions and counseling. When Judge Ann M. Donnelly handed down Kelly’s 30-year sentence for federal
News Yard Act Update “100% Endurance” With Elton John: Listen The original song appeared on the Leeds band’s January debut The Overload By Allison Hussey July 1, 2022 Facebook Twitter Yard Act and Elton John, photo by Rachael Paley Facebook Twitter Yard Act have recut their song “100% Endurance” with Elton John. The original version
UPDATE 4:39 PM PT — Sources connected to Bret tell TMZ … he may have had a bad reaction to medication that is related to COVID … medication that triggered a reaction as a result of his diabetes. Bret Michaels is currently being treated in a Nashville hospital … a medical emergency that occurred just
News Phoebe Bridgers Covers the Carpenters’ “Goodbye to Love” It arrives with the rest of the Jack Antonoff-produced soundtrack to Minions: The Rise of Gru today By Allison Hussey July 1, 2022 Facebook Twitter Phoebe Bridgers, June 2022 (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Phoebe Bridgers has covered the Carpenters’ “Goodbye to Love,”
DDG’s celebrating a big legal victory — he’s no longer facing charges for illegal gun possession — and it’s perfect timing, as the platinum-selling rapper has a big summer tour. We spoke to DDG’s manager, Dimitri Hurt … who tells TMZ Hip Hop the new California gun laws allowing for more concealed weapons also played
News Pitchfork Music Festival Announces Advanced Screening of Sprung from Amazon Freevee Taking place Thursday, July 14, the event will include a panel with series stars James Earl, Phillip Garcia and Clare Gillies By Pitchfork June 30, 2022 Facebook Twitter Phillip Garcia (James Depietro Photography), Clare Gillies (courtesy), James Earl (courtesy of A3) Facebook Twitter
Play video content TMZ.com Xzibit is ready to bury the hatchet with MTV parent company Viacom over his “Pimp My Ride” legacy — but says they first need to acknowledge he got screwed in the first place. TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the West Coast vet after he unloaded on Viacom, claiming it’s essentially
News Caribou Announces New Daphni Album Cherry, Shares Song: Listen Of new track “Cloudy,” Dan Snaith says, “For something so buoyant, I’m surprised how much it bangs in a club” By Jazz Monroe June 30, 2022 Facebook Twitter Daphni, May 2022 (Lorne Thomson/Redferns) Facebook Twitter Caribou’s Dan Snaith has announced a new Daphni album, Cherry,
NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. The 24-year-old forward — who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets — turned himself in to a local jail regarding an alleged physical altercation that happened on Tuesday. Law enforcement sources tell us a woman
News Mandy Moore Cancels Remaining 2022 Tour Dates She recently announced that she’s pregnant. “I know that I have to put my family and my health (and the health of my baby) first and the best place for me to be right now is at home.” By Evan Minsker June 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Mandy
Calvin Harris is looking to dominate the Summer ’22 party waves with his “Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2” album, and he’s enlisting several superstar rappers to get it done. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. On Wednesday, the legendary DJ dropped a ‘Funk Wav’ teaser video, along with the A-list guest list
News R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in Federal Sex Crimes Case The singer was found guilty in September of racketeering and sex trafficking By Allison Hussey and Evan Minsker June 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter R. Kelly, June 2019 (E. Jason Wambsgans-Pool/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years
Britney Spears is not going to sit willingly for a deposition … that was made clear by her lawyer, who filed legal docs saying Jamie Spears is “shameless” by, among other things, asking a judge for a depo date “shortly after his daughter’s wedding and just before Father’s Day.” Attorney Mathew Rosengart claims in searing
News Listen to Snail Mail’s New Cover of Superdrag’s “Feeling Like I Do” Lindsey Jordan also played a new version of Valentine’s “Headlock” for Spotify By Evan Minsker June 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Snail Mail, photo by Tina Tyrell Facebook Twitter Snail Mail has shared her installment of the Spotify Singles series. In addition to