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News The Roots’ Black Thought to Star in New Musical Black No More The rapper, who was cast in the lead role, also composed music and wrote lyrics for the production By Madison Bloom October 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Black Thought (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter The Roots’ Black Thought will star in

Britney Spears was diagnosed by medical professionals with a serious mental illness, but Jamie Spears and the business management team he hired felt they could free Britney from the grips of her mental problems with religion … sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ. Jamie became a born again Christian after a stint in rehab early

News India Jordan Shares New Song “Balby Bastard” From EP Benefiting LGBTQIA Charities: Listen A collaborative release from Daytimers and Big Dyke Energy will direct profits to Mermaids and the Human Dignity Trust By Evan Minsker October 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter India Jordan, photo by Fabrice Bourgelle Facebook Twitter India Jordan has contributed a new

Chris Brown and Drake straight-up jacked another artist’s work for their hit track “No Guidance” … so claim a singer and producer in a new lawsuit. Brandon Cooper, who goes by the stage name Mr. Cooper, and Timothy Valentine — aka Drum’n Skillz — are suing CB and Drake claiming “No Guidance” ripped off their

News BET Hip Hop Awards 2021: The Full Winners List Tyler, the Creator, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lil Baby were this year’s big winners By Evan Minsker October 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nelly performs at BET Hip Hop Awards 2021 (Johnny Nunez/2021 BET Hip Hop Awards/Getty Images for BET) Facebook Twitter Tonight at

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel want to say bye, bye, bye to a significant piece of their L.A. life — the couple’s trying to offload their pad there … and for quite a bundle, no less. JT & JB have just listed their Hollywood Hills villa for a whopping $35 million — which has served

News Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One Verzuz Announced They’ll face off live in Brooklyn on October 17 By Eric Torres October 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One have been announced as the next contenders of a Verzuz battle, set to take place at Barclays

Fear not, Smash Mouth fans … Steve Harwell‘s recent absence is due to health conditions, but he’s on the mend and will soon hit the stage again. A rep for the American rock band tells TMZ … Steve had not been feeling well due to issues with cardiomyopathy and heart failure, which forced him to

Britney Spears is addressing her #FreeBritney crusaders for the first time since her monumental court hearing … letting them know she knows what they’ve done for her. Britney just went on Twitter — Instagram’s been down, if ya haven’t heard — and thanked all of her fans and supporters for helping her take a huge

News Circle Jerks Announce First North American Tour in 15 Years The cross-continental trek includes dates with Adolescents, Negative Approach, Municipal Waste, 7SECONDS, and Bouncing Souls By Matthew Ismael Ruiz October 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Circle Jerks (Photo by Atiba Jefferson) Facebook Twitter Circle Jerks have announced their first North American Tour in more than

Play video content BACKGRID Britney Spears‘ bedroom was secretly bugged, and a former security employee claims the idea was hatched by a woman named Robin Greenhill, but Robin had no interest in answering the allegation. Greenhill said nothing to a photog at LAX Monday, where she was asked about the claim in the latest New

News Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan Announces New Covers Album Imposter Gahan’s third full-length with Soulsavers features covers of PJ Harvey, Neil Young, Cat Power, and more By Matthew Strauss October 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Dave Gahan, photo by Spencer Ostrander Facebook Twitter Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode has announced his third full-length collaboration with Soulsavers

Lizzo‘s pissed a bunch of people off again, but this time it’s because of her connection to someone some people don’t like much … Chris Brown. The “Truth Hurts” singer’s taking heat for a video that circulated on social media over the weekend, in which she approaches CB backstage at a concert and fangirls out

News Billie Eilish to Headline Glastonbury 2022 She’ll be the legendary UK festival’s youngest ever solo headliner By Jazz Monroe October 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish (Bryan Steffy/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish will become the youngest ever solo headliner of Glastonbury festival with a Friday night set at the Pyramid Stage in 2022.

Cardi B pretty much accounted for every color in the rainbow as she hit up the Balenciaga fashion show Saturday in Paris. Cardi and Offset caused some serious rubbernecking as they made their entrance during Paris Fashion Week. Cardi wore an enormous hat and a super colorful trench coat covered in newsprint. And, check out

News Billie Eilish Rails Against Texas Abortion Law at Austin City Limits: “My Body, My Fucking Choice” “When they made that shit a law, I almost didn’t want to do the show because I wanted to punish this fucking place for allowing that to happen here.” By Evan Minsker October 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Billie

Emily Ratajkowski claims Robin Thicke grabbed her breasts during the filming of the “Blurred Lines” music video … an allegation she’s speaking about publicly for the first time in a new book. According to the Sunday Times — which says it obtained an early excerpt of Ratajkowski’s “My Body” — the supermodel claims it happened

News Liam Gallagher Announces New Album C’mon You Know He’s also announced a 2022 headlining concert at Knebworth Park By Matthew Strauss October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Liam Gallagher, August 2018 (Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage) Facebook Twitter Liam Gallagher has announced his third solo album: C’mon You Know is slated to arrive May 27, 2022. Gallagher has

Kanye West has always been obsessed with Apple, and his latest possible venture could put Yeezy in direct competition with the tech giant. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Ye’s company filed a trademark application on September 21 to slap the name “Donda” on a slew of tech line products. And, by the looks

News Watch Kacey Musgraves Perform “Justified” and “Camera Roll” on SNL Owen Wilson hosted the episode, the opener for Saturday Night Live’s 47th season By Allison Hussey October 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kacey Musgraves (Still from NBC’s Saturday Night Live). Facebook Twitter Kacey Musgraves was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live this week, the

Play video content TMZ.com Tory Lanez bared witness to the Haitian immigrant crisis for himself this weekend … and he brought a ton of supplies with him to hand out — tens of thousands worth of it, no less. The rapper went down to the southern Texas border Saturday — near the town of Del

News Bad Bunny, Tainy, and More Sued for Copyright Infringement Over “Safaera” The rights holder for DJ Playero’s Playero 37 mixtape claims the artists did not obtain a license to sample three tracks for the YHLQMDLG track “Safaera” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz October 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bad Bunny, May 2021 (Rich Fury/Getty Images for

Lil Nas X appears to have teased the possibility of being bisexual — or even toying with the idea he isn’t really gay at all … but context matters, and it’s clear he’s joking after a breakup. The rapper tweeted Friday, “this gay s*** was fun at first. i miss p**** now,” while adding a

News Courtney Barnett Shares Online “Interactive Stem Mixer” Listeners can tweak the mix for Things Take Time, Take Time tracks “Rae Street,” “Before You Gotta Go,” and “Write A List Of Things To Look Forward To” on her website By Matthew Ismael Ruiz October 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Courtney Barnett performs in Auckland, New Zealand,

For Britney Spears, performing is the last thing on her mind despite big changes in her life … and some folks around her believe she may actually never hit the stage again. Sources close to Britney tell TMZ … she doesn’t want to work or perform right now, and that’s been her mindset for a

News The Alchemist and Mavi Share Video for New Song “Miracle Baby”: Watch The first song from the producer’s forthcoming This Thing of Ours Vol. 2 EP By Alphonse Pierre October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mavi in the Alchemist’s “Miracle Baby,” directed by Daniel Reagan Facebook Twitter The Alchemist has shared the first song from

Play video content @jonnybones / Instagram Jon Jones and his fiancée have seemingly kissed and made up following his domestic violence arrest — the UFC star just posted a video of the couple sharing a smooch on Friday … and if the video is recent, it’s clear they’re moving on from the incident. Jones shared

News Katy B Announces New EP, Shares New Song “Open Wound”: Listen Peace and Offerings is out at the end of the month By Allison Hussey October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Katy B, photo by Jessica Madavo Facebook Twitter Katy B has shared another new song, her second of the year. It’s called “Open Wound”

Kelly Clarkson is now poised to boot her ex-husband from the Montana ranch they once shared, because a judge just made it clear … it’s all hers. Brandon Blackstock argued the ranch — where he’s living now — is “marital property” — meaning it’s as much his as hers. But, the judge begged to differ,

News Adele’s Return Possibly Teased with “30” Billboards “30 will be a drum n bass record to spite you,” Adele wrote on Instagram two years ago By Matthew Strauss October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Adele, March 2017 (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Adele fans have spotted at least two “30” billboards, sparking speculation that new