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Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C. in Los Angeles, California, May, 1999. (Photo by Bob Berg/Getty Images) News Third Man Arrested in 2002 Shooting of Run-D.M.C.’s Jam Master Jay Prosecutors allege the man was seen entering the building just before the shooting and left DNA at the scene By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 30, 2023 Facebook

Play video content BACKGRID Tom Sandoval couldn’t escape the ‘Scandoval’ drama even while performing onstage … giving one fan the boot from his Pittsburgh show, after she held up a “#TeamAriana” sign. The “Vanderpump Rules” star was rocking out at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Pittsburgh over Memorial Day weekend when a woman in the crowd

David Byrne, March 2023 (Mike Coppola/Getty Images) News David Byrne’s Here Lies Love Musical Opposed by Broadway Musicians’ Union The American Federation of Musicians’ Local 802 claims the production violates the union’s contract with the Broadway League by using pre-recorded tracks instead of a live band By Allison Hussey May 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook

Franky Venegas, one of the twins from the viral Island Boys duo, has to make a clean break from his ex-girlfriend … he can’t contact her at all after getting busted for allegedly getting physical with her. Franky was arrested for domestic battery earlier this month and released from jail, and now he’s got a

Graphic by Marina Kozak News Monaleo, Loraine James, M. Sage, Anjimile, 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 May 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A

Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez have apparently plopped down on a massive rental while their Beverly Hills pad gets the multimillion-dollar treatment … and the new home away from home is reportedly none other than Kenny G‘s humble abode. The Amazon founder and his new bride-to-be have picked the world-famous sax player’s Malibu

Milt Larsen, founder of the legendary Magic Castle, has died. Family sources tell TMZ Milt passed away in his sleep Sunday night at his home in Hollywood with his close friends and family by his side. Milt is known heavily in the world of magic — forming the ever-popular Magic Castle … a private club

Thom Yorke and Clark in “Medicine,” directed by Dylan Hayes News Radiohead’s Thom Yorke Sings in Clark’s New “Medicine” Video: Watch Clark’s new album, Sus Dog, executive produced by Yorke, is out today By Jazz Monroe May 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Clark has shared a spectral video for “Medicine,” featuring Thom Yorke, from

Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss may still be a thing — despite the buzz they’ve broken up — and the evidence is literally up in the air! Tom was on a flight to Pittsburgh Sunday night for a gig, when a fellow passenger snapped a pic of his phone. The screenshot clearly shows there’s still

Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor (Chris Pizzello-Pool/Getty Images), Leonardo and Raphael (© Paramount Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection) News Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Score New Movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem “This has been a thrilling process and I can’t wait for you all to see this movie and hear

Jewel sang the National Anthem at the Indy 500 this weekend, but there’s no consensus for it online … folks either thought it was the greatest thing ever or straight dog poo. The singer was tapped as the talent to lead everyone while crooning the “Star Spangled Banner,” which she did to kick off the

Big Freedia, March 2023 (Cindy Ord/Getty Images) News Big Freedia Announces First Album in 9 Years, Shares New Song: Listen The New Orleans bounce star’s Central City features Ciara, Lil Wayne, Faith Evans, Kamaiyah, and more By Eric Torres May 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Bounce queen Big Freedia has announced a new album:

Billie Eilish has mostly ditched her tomboy style that she got famous with, and is dressing more like a grown ass, sexy woman … something her haters can’t deal with, it seems. The pop star addressed this ongoing annoyance head-on this weekend with some telling Instagram posts that dove into what she makes of a

billy woods and ShrapKnel in “Babylon by Bus,” directed by Henry and Tim Blake Nelson News Watch billy woods and ShrapKnel’s New “Babylon by Bus” Video The rappers ride the bus in the new Maps visual, directed by Henry and Tim Blake Nelson By Matthew Strauss May 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter billy woods

The “Scandoval” drama isn’t a total loss for Tom Sandoval — while his affair with Raquel Leviss is definitely costing him friendships, it’s not hurting his finances where his band is concerned. We’re told concerts for “Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras” have been a big hit amid all the drama. For example, their show

Roger Waters, May 2023 (Mark Wieland/Redferns) News Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Investigated by German Police Over Satirical Nazi Costume Waters wore an outfit based on Pink Floyd’s 1982 film The Wall, which fictionalized a society’s descent into fascism By Jazz Monroe May 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Roger Waters is under investigation by German

Roger Waters is clapping back at criticism over the Nazi-themed getup he wore during two recent Berlin concerts … insisting he’s not a fascist. The rock star took to Twitter Friday, posting a lengthy statement detailing his defense of his Gestapo-like appearance during his May 17 and May 18 performances. Wow, this is @rogerwaters imitating

Taylor Swift and Ice Spice in “Karma,” directed by Taylor Swift News Watch Taylor Swift and Ice Spice in New “Karma” Video Plus, the rapper joined Swift onstage last night for the live debut of the remix By Nina Corcoran May 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Taylor Swift has shared a new music video

Play video content Selena Gomez was caught on camera yelling at a security guard while heading into a Beyoncé concert this week — and it certainly has strong echoes of Taylor Swift. The pop star/actress was one of several stars who hit up Bey’s show in Paris Friday — just one of many stops on

Blue Ivy and Beyoncé in 2018, photo by Michele Crowe/CBS via Getty Images News Beyoncé Brings Out Blue Ivy for Choreographed Dance at Paris Show: Watch Her daughter joined the backup dancers during “My Power,” “Black Parade,” and “Savage (Remix)” By Nina Corcoran May 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Last night (May 26), Beyoncé

Taylor Swift has not spoken publicly about her breakup with actor Joe Alwyn in April … but she’s now singing about it, or so it seems. The pop star digitally released “You’re Losing Me” on her website Friday and her fans went wild, diving into her lyrics, looking for clues about the couple’s split. In

Big Boi, May 2023 (Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) News Big Boi Throws First Pitch for Atlanta Braves’ Outkast Night: Watch André 3000 and Big Boi were also immortalized in bobblehead form By Matthew Strauss May 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Last night was Outkast Night as the Atlanta Braves took on (and defeated)

Beyoncé says any fan of hers is a fan of Tina Turner … so she had her concert crowd pay tribute to the late singer. During her Friday tour stop in France, Beyoncé took a minute from her set to thank Tina for paving the way for her, then told the crowd to show their

Isaac “Redd” Holt performs with Redd Holt Unlimited (Photo courtesy of Terrorbird Media) News Isaac “Redd” Holt, Percussionist and Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Dies at 91 The percussionist won a Grammy in 1996 for the Ramsey Lewis Trio’s The In Crowd By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Isaac “Redd” Holt, the

Rick Ross won his showdown with Fayette County over his 2nd annual car show …  because officials reversed course and issued him a permit. The country’s director of planning and zoning sent a letter to Rick on Friday, informing him the permit for the upcoming event is now approved … with certain conditions. In the

Jockstrap’s Georgia Ellery (Lorne Thomson/Redferns) News Jockstrap Announce U.S. Tour This Fall Dates around the country follow the British duo’s July show at Pitchfork Music Festival By Jazz Monroe May 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Jockstrap will tour the United States this fall, playing a string of dates around the country after their July

Britney Spears says she’s patched things up with her mom Lynne after a long stretch of bad blood between them! The pop icon took to IG Thursday night and provided an update, writing, “My sweet mama showed up at my doorstep yesterday after 3 years … it’s been such a long time … with family

The Voidz, photo by Cheryl Georgette News Julian Casablancas’ Voidz Share New Song “Prophecy of the Dragon”: Listen The band’s first new single since 2021 By Madison Bloom May 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Julian Casablancas’ band the Voidz have returned with their first piece of new music since 2021. The new single “Prophecy

Alarming behavior from Raz B — breaking a window at a hospital and climbing onto the building’s roof, forcing police to get involved … TMZ Hip Hop has learned. The scary incident went down Thursday in Kansas City, the morning after the B2K singer posted a video on Instagram where he repeatedly said he didn’t