Biz Markie had a partner in rhyme pulling for him and his family up to the very end — it was none other than Fat Joe, who provided emotional support like you wouldn’t believe … TMZ has learned. The recently deceased MC’s wife, Tara Hall, tells us that out of all the scores of people
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Navigating the ridges of a stirring rhythm in “Your Story,” it becomes clear to the listener early on in this selection from Let the Light In, Vol. 2 that we’re not dealing with the Chris Donohoe of the 2010s anymore. This singer/songwriter isn’t much for the flashiness of his mainstream rivals, and when given the opportunity he
News Kanye West Hosting Listening Event for New Album Donda This Week Going down on Thursday, July 22, at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium By Matthew Strauss July 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kanye West, October 2020 (Mark Boland/Mark Boland/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter It’s rumored that Kanye West held a listening party in Las Vegas this past weekend
Jennifer Lopez is taking a very hands-on approach to finding her new home, ’cause it’s not every day you see J Lo scaling ladders on construction sites. Jennifer and her crew hit up an under-construction home Saturday in Bel Air — this pad is actually a stone’s throw away from her current home. It’s unclear
News The War on Drugs Tease New Song: Watch New footage and music surfaces on the band’s Instagram page By Evan Minsker July 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel (Gus Stewart/Redferns) Facebook Twitter The War on Drugs have shared a short video on social media featuring new footage and new music.
Play video content @nickiminaj / Instagram Nicki Minaj sure does appreciate the fan love she receives — but she loves it even more when her adoring base can worship her uninterrupted … for which one mall security guard is getting a personal shout-out from the Barbz herself. The rapper reposted a video originally shared by
Billy Jeter’s passionate vision of the human experience, Shine Eye Landing, is going to be one of the defining works of his career, and a highlight for country and folk fans looking for something singing with heart this year. It’s a lean half-hour record that wastes no time and on a musical structure feels almost
News Bruce Springsteen Camp Finally Settles “Thunder Road” Lyrics Debate Does Mary’s dress “sway” or “wave?” Jon Landau weighs in. By Evan Minsker July 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bruce Springsteen at London’s Hammermith Odeon in 1975 (Gus Stewart/Redferns) Facebook Twitter Fans have long debated one word in the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run
Play video content TMZ.com “Songland” winner Greg Scott is baffled and justifiably upset the Jonas Brothers’ new track is replacing his song as NBC’s Olympics anthem … but even worse, he says he’s heard nothing but crickets from the Peacock. We got the season 2 “Songland” winner Friday outside Mastro’s in Bev Hills, and wanted
News Kevin Abstract Shares Video for New Song “Slugger”: Watch Slowthai and Florida rapper $not feature on the studio version of the Brockhampton leader’s new single By Allison Hussey July 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kevin Abstract, photo by Lucas Creighton Facebook Twitter Brockhampton’s Kevin Abstract has released a new solo single, which features guest appearances
Britney Spears is telling someone — possibly her sister, Jamie Lynn — to hop off the #FreeBritney bandwagon, because they didn’t lift a finger to help her when she was at her lowest. The singer is pissed off, and let it show as she said, “There’s nothing worse than when the people closest to you
News Questlove, Q-Tip, Bootsy Collins, Flea, More Remember Biz Markie The New York rap icon died at 57 from complications due to Type II Diabetes By Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Biz Markie, September 2015 (Mike Pont/WireImage) Facebook Twitter New York rap legend Biz Markie died today (July 16). He was 57.
What’s left for a musician to do when their livelihood is based on touring and the world shuts down with no foreseeable grand reopening in sight? For Louise Cappi, this demanded a return to the studio she hadn’t been in since 2017. A sophomore album was always in the cards, but the question of what
Damon Dash just took another L in court at the hands of Roc-A-Fella and Jay-Z … but their legal war’s far from over, and they could be duking it out again soon. A federal judge just shot down Dash’s bid to get a temporary restraining order which would have blocked Friday’s meeting of the record
Just listening to Brooke Josephson’s singing can introduce you to the angelic qualities she has as an artist, but in the video for her new single “Rainbow,” these qualities are realized visually in a way that only complements the emotion in the song. While not quite as elaborate a document as the composition is on
Hi Viviane! Great to talk to you! You are from Brazil right?! Where all have you taught since you became a teacher? Yes, I am Brazilian, born and raised. I have taught in Portugal, Brazil, and the United States. What are some of the differences you have noticed in teaching in different countries? I have noticed
News 6 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Clairo, Willow Smith, Wavves, and More Also stream new releases from Jodi, Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble, and Midwife July 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Clairo, photo by Adrian Nieto Facebook Twitter With so much good music being released all the time, it can be
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez like it, and they’re about to put a ring on it — a housekey ring … because the couple’s jumping to the house hunting stage of their reunion!!! Bennifer 2.0 was out and about Thursday in L.A.’s upscale Holmby Hills neighborhood, and they had a high-end realtor escorting them to
Wendy Stuart will be performing her infamous “Christmas Parody Melody” on Sunday, July 18th, 2021 at Industry Bar, located at 355 West 52nd Street, NYC. Doors open at 5 PM. Christmas In July is brought to the world by T.M.I.S.M. Emperor XXX Sir Tree and Empress XXXV Sugar B. Real with The Imperial Court of
News Polaris Prize 2021 Short List Announced: Mustafa, the Weather Station, More Also on the list: Cadence Weapon, DijahSB, TOBi, others By Evan Minsker July 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mustafa When Smoke Rises album artwork Facebook Twitter The 2021 Polaris Music Prize Short List has been revealed. Mustafa, The Weather Station, Cadence Weapon, the OBGMs,
Legendary guitarist Jeff LaBar, famous for playing in the rock band “Cinderella,” has died. Jeff’s first wife, Gaile LaBar-Bernhardt, tells TMZ … Jeff was found dead Wednesday inside his apartment in Nashville. We’re told Jeff had gone off the grid the past few days, with friends and family unable to reach him, so his ex-wife
News Normani and Cardi B Releasing New Song “Wild Side” Tomorrow The collaborative track is scheduled to land at 12 a.m. Eastern By Madison Bloom July 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Cardi B, Normani (“Wild Side” single art). Facebook Twitter Normani is releasing a joint track with Cardi B. “Wild Side” is scheduled to arrive tomorrow
Britney Spears is hoping it’s “out with the old and in with the new” in her conservatorship — a new hearing in the case is going down, and her new hand-picked attorney will have the spotlight. The judge in Brit’s conservatorship will hear arguments Wednesday in downtown L.A. on several issues — the most important
Play video content Stone Canyon Pictures Flavor Flav and Boosie Badazz are moving past their online feud, and the proof is in their face-to-face meeting … for a podcast. The rappers recently joined forces for the latest edition of “The Flavor Flav Show,” and immediately addressed the big elephant in the room — Boosie taking
News Ashley Monroe Diagnosed With Rare Form of Blood Cancer The country singer-songwriter is starting treatment for waldenstrom macroglobulinemia By Madison Bloom July 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ashley Monroe (Photo by Lloyd Bishop/NBCU Photo Bank/NBC Universal via Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Country artist Ashley Monroe has revealed her recent diagnosis with a rare form of
Britney Spears has decided who she wants as her lawyer to end the conservatorship, and the attorney has now agreed and will appear in court Wednesday — arguing she has a right to the lawyer of her choice … TMZ has learned. We broke the story … Britney signed a legal doc stating her desire
News Global Citizen Live 2021 Lineup: Lorde, Billie Eilish, BTS, the Weeknd, and More The 24-hour concert—also featuring Coldplay, Lizzo, Metallica, Burna Boy, Doja Cat, and more—will air online and on TV By Jazz Monroe July 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lorde and Billie Eilish (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter This year’s edition of Global Citizen Live
Britney Spears is apparently doubling down on her desire to have kids with her longtime boyfriend, Sam Asghari, because she’s touting his daddy looks. The singer posted photos this weekend of her and Sam on a hike in the great outdoors, where they’re both leaning up against a tree along a path … posing and
News Sparks Announce 2022 North American Tour Ron and Russell Mael are scheduled to play shows next February, March, and April By Quinn Moreland July 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter Sparks’ Ron and Russell Mael, July 2021 (JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Sparks have announced a North American tour set for 2022. The dates
Ben Affleck was on dad (and possibly stepdad) duty this weekend — with not just his kids in tow, but with one of the children of his beloved, Jennifer Lopez, too … the first time we’ve actually seen that happen. The actor was out Sunday with his son, Samuel, his daughter, Seraphina … plus, J