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UPDATE 11:19 AM PT — O’Connor’s family tells The Irish Times, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” Sinéad O’Connor, the acclaimed singer behind “Nothing Compares 2 U” has died. The Irish Times

News Sinéad O’Connor Dies at 56 The incomparable singer and songwriter became internationally famous in the ’90s with a cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U” and an incendiary SNL performance By Evan Minsker July 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Sinéad O’Connor, August 2014 (Christie Goodwin/Redferns via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Sinéad O’Connor has died, RTÊ reports. O’Connor’s family

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater‘s romance came as a surprise to the Broadway actor’s now-estranged wife who feels he abandoned his family … TMZ has learned. Sources close to Lilly Jay — who married Slater back in 2018 — tell us she’s devastated her family’s been torn apart. She’s also upset their young son, who

News Watch the First Trailer for Netflix’s New Documentary Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop The film—featuring interviews with Queen Latifah, Tierra Whack, Da Brat, Coi Leray and more—hits the streaming service early next month By Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Queen Latifah in a still from the trailer for

Snoop Dogg seems to be making a statement to Tinseltown about the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild strikes — ’cause he’s nixing 2 of his big shows here in solidarity with the union members. The rapper announced the move Tuesday, writing … “We regret to inform you that due to the ongoing strike and the uncertainty

News Travis Scott Releasing New Album Utopia and Movie Circus Maximus This Week Screenings have been announced for a film Scott made with Gaspar Noe, Nicolas Winding-Refn, Harmony Korine, Valdimar Jóhannsson, and Kahlil Joseph By Evan Minsker July 25, 2023 Facebook Twitter Travis Scott, January 2019 (Andrew Chin/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Travis Scott has announced

Netflix is celebrating hip hop’s 50th anniversary with a documentary dedicated to all the women of the culture — well, almost every woman, as fans have peeped the trailer and noticed it excludes Nicki Minaj!!! On Tuesday, Strong Black Lead pushed out the first look for “Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop” …

News Todd Terje Announces North American Tour The Norwegian producer’s first run of DJ shows in five years kick off this summer By Eric Torres July 25, 2023 Facebook Twitter Todd Terje (Anne Valeur) Facebook Twitter Todd Terje has announced his first North American tour in five years. The Norwegian producer’s upcoming set of DJ

The female fan who caught Drake‘s attention with her bra at a recent concert is makin’ moves after the viral moment … and we’ve learned Playboy is ready to sign her. ICYMI, 21-year-old Veronica Correia tossed her 36G bra on stage during the rapper’s show at Barclay’s Center in New York last week — and

News The xx’s Romy Shares Video for New Song “The Sea”: Watch The latest track from forthcoming debut solo album Mid Air By Eric Torres July 24, 2023 Facebook Twitter Romy (Photo by Bryan Novak) Facebook Twitter The xx’s Romy has shared “The Sea,” a new song from her forthcoming solo debut Mid Air. The

Play video content TMZ.com Quavo was on board a yacht in Miami when two men allegedly threatened the boat’s captain … and video shows the rapper being detained by police, although nobody ended up being arrested. TMZ obtained footage from Sunday’s incident on the Miami River, and you can see Quavo handcuffed with zip ties

News Tinashe, Big Thief, NewJeans, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat By Pitchfork July 24, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given

Play video content Instagram / @thegirljt The City Girls are sending out a warning to whom it may concern — don’t you dare question Yung Miami‘s maternal instincts, or you’ll feel the wrath of TWO protective mama bears!!! Godmom JT posted footage from Rolling Loud with Miami’s son in big boy mode, throwing money at

News Blur Share 2 More New Songs, “The Rabbi” and “The Swan”: Listen A pair of bonus tracks follow last week’s album The Ballad of Darren By Jazz Monroe July 24, 2023 Facebook Twitter Graham Coxon and Damon Albarn of Blur, July 2023 (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Last week, Blur released their

It’s no Powerball jackpot, but in the world of storage lockers, one bidder hit the mother lode by scooping up The Game‘s old unit … and it’s filled to the brim with super rare finds. Carol, the new storage unit owner, tells TMZ … she and her son have been picking up lockers as a

News Tony Bennett Dies at 96 The great singer of jazz and pop standards enjoyed an illustrious career that shaped American music By Evan Minsker and Jazz Monroe July 21, 2023 Facebook Twitter Tony Bennett in 2014 (Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Exploring The Arts) Facebook Twitter Tony Bennett, the monumental singer whose renditions of jazz

Play video content TMZ.com Dave Chappelle is known for telling jokes on the mic — but the dude can drop bars as well … just take a look for yourself. The comedian was on hand Saturday for the Cincinnati Music Festival at Paycor Stadium — where Snoop Dogg was one of the headliners … and

News Mitski Announces New Album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, New Song Out Next Week She revealed the title of her Laurel Hell follow-up in a voice memo sent via her newsletter By Madison Bloom July 23, 2023 Facebook Twitter Mauricio Santana/Getty Images Facebook Twitter Mitski has announced her next album, which

Play video content Victoria Beckham is once again singing Spice Girls tunes, but on a tiny stage compared to what she once rocked with her bandmates … and the timing of this is interesting. The now-former Posh Spice posted a video Sunday, where she’s belting out ‘Say You’ll Be There’ during a night out with

News 8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Blur, Barbie, Oppenheimer, and More Also stream new releases from Lauren Auder, Valee & Harry Fraud, Los, NewJeans, and Strange Ranger By Jazz Monroe and Madison Bloom July 21, 2023 Facebook Twitter Blur’s Damon Albarn, June 2023 (Xavi Torrent/Redferns) Facebook Twitter With so much good music

Play video content TMZ.com There’s no slowing Jason Aldean‘s controversial song “Try That In A Small Town” … it’s getting tons of play, especially at his own bar. TMZ obtained this video from Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar in Nashville, where the band played the song a few times in front of a packed

News The Gaslight Anthem Announce Album, Enlist Bruce Springsteen for New Song: Listen “History Books” is the title track from the band’s first LP in almost a decade By Madison Bloom July 21, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Not long after issuing their comeback single “Positive Charge,” the Gaslight Anthem have announced a new album,

Blake Shelton has gone on the record to support Jason Aldean amid his new song controversy … at least that’s what a satire site wants you to believe, anyway. Here’s the deal … Blake is trending this weekend, and it’s all because of this fake article that has him quoted as explicitly backing Aldean amid

News YNW Melly Double Murder Case Ends in Mistrial The rapper was arrested in early 2019 for killing Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams and Christopher “YNW Juvy” Thomas Jr. By Allison Hussey and Nina Corcoran July 22, 2023 Facebook Twitter Jamell Maurice Demons aka YNW Melly, February 2019 (Broward’s Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter

YNW Melly‘s years-long double murder case has just ended in dramatic fashion … he’s off the hook, for now, ’cause a judge just declared a mistrial. The rapper got the good news Saturday in a Broward County courtroom — where the jury actually came in on a weekend to reaffirm they had not been able

News The 1975 Set in Malaysia Pulled After Matthew Healy Kisses Bandmate and Attacks LGBTQ+ Laws Good Vibes Festival was canceled after Healy defied homophobic laws, calling them “fucking ridiculous” By Jazz Monroe July 22, 2023 Facebook Twitter The 1975’s Matthew Healy (Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter The 1975’s Matthew Healy criticized homophobic Malaysian laws

Machine Gun Kelly went off at the O.C. Fair after a dude decided to indelicately compliment Megan Fox … according to the brother of the guy MGK swung at. Nelson Zuniga tells TMZ … he and his fam were waiting to get on the UFO ride Thursday night, when MGK and Megan stepped off it.

News Quavo Announces New Album Rocket Power The Migos rapper’s second LP arrives next month By Eric Torres July 21, 2023 Facebook Twitter Quavo, April 2023 (Photo by Terence Rushin/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Quavo has announced a new album, Rocket Power. The Migos rapper introduced the new LP with a trailer that features a massive

Tekashi 6ix9ine is back to dissing his opps — and he’s convinced Kodak Black to join him along for the ride … and the team up has left Boosie Badazz utterly dejected!!! The jaw-dropping alliance was unveiled Friday, and marked 6ix9ine’s switch from Spanglish rhymes back to hardcore gangsta talk. Kodak makes it clear his

News Drake and Central Cee Team Up for On the Radar Radio Freestyle: Watch The performance was done during Drake’s New York stop on his It’s All a Blur tour  By Alphonse Pierre July 21, 2023 Facebook Twitter Drake and Central Cee during their On the Radio freestyle, July 2023 (Still via YouTube) Facebook Twitter