Haunted by the strings that guide its signature harmony from the moment we press play forward, Izzy Outerspace’s “Jump” is as close to an album-defining track as her new record Amazon contains outside of its title cut, but cosmetics aren’t the exclusive reason why. A vocal-driven yet multidimensional affair, Amazon is strikingly subtle but undisputedly packed with more emotionality
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Play video content Boosie Badazz has lost his voting booth virginity — the rapper’s voting for the first time in his life … and he’s so determined, he wouldn’t let his gunshot injuries stop him. The wheelchair-bound rapper rolled up to a Futon County, GA polling place Tuesday to make his voice heard in that
Bobby Shmurda (a.k.a. Ackquille Pollard) will be eligible for release from prison next month, the New York State Department of Corrections told the New York Times. The Brooklyn rapper had been denied parole in September 2020, but a review by the New York State Department of Corrections restored his credit for good behavior. He will
President Trump‘s on his way to Georgia ahead of the crucial Senatorial runoff election — so, of course, he’s gotta loop in that famed political operative … Meat Loaf. Yeah, the singer. Actually, it’s Ivanka Trump who pulled Mr. “Paradise By the Dashboard Light” into Monday night’s political rally. She posted a pic of herself
Marinna Andriopoulos is a sixteen-year-old actress, singer, and songwriter born and raised in Knoxville Tennessee. Marinna! You are all about empowerment! Please tell us how you put that into your music? I put a lot of heart and soul in my music. Everyone needs a little encouragement and a message in music is very empowering. We
Open Mike Eagle has posted a new freestyle in tribute to the late MF DOOM, whose death was announced on New Year’s Eve. Over a beat by Illingsworth, Eagle reflects on hearing KMD’s “Peachfuzz” in his youth, as well as working with DOOM on “Phantoms” and “Police Myself.” “Who the fuck ever gets to rock
Exclusive The Black teenager who was falsely accused of stealing a woman’s phone is now in need of therapy because the incident has seriously scarred him … this according to his parents. Keyon Harrold tells TMZ … he and his ex-wife, Kat, are currently vetting therapists and looking to get their son — 14-year-old Keyon
Gerry Marsden, leader of the Merseybeat quartet Gerry & the Pacemakers, has died. Marsden’s friend Pete Price—a broadcaster based in Liverpool—broke the news on social media earlier today (January 3), stating that Marsden died following a short illness stemming from a heart infection. Marsden’s death was subsequently confirmed by the BBC. He was 78 years
Prince‘s death has been riddled in estate challenges for years, and now the IRS is getting into the act, claiming the folks managing the estate have grossly undervalued it. Uncle Sam claims the estate is worth double what the money managers claim. The estate set the value at just over $80 million, but the IRS
Bad Bunny has shared a new video for “Booker T,” the latest single from El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo. It’s named for the professional wrestling superstar, who appears in the video. Take a look below. Bad Bunny issued El Último Tour del Mundo at the end of November—his third album of 2020, following YHLQMDLG and
Snoop Dogg is finally speaking out after being dissed by Eminem on a new song — this after Snoop kinda dissed Shady himself — and it sounds like a good old-fashioned hip-hop beef is cookin’. The Doggfather left a telling comment on an Eminem fan page’s IG post, which laid out clips of Marshall recently
On January 8, Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb will release GREENFIELDS: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1—an album featuring new versions of songs from the Gibb family’s catalog. Ahead of the record’s release, he’s shared a new version of 1968’s “Words,” now featuring Dolly Parton. Take a listen to the duet below. The 12-track GREENFIELDS includes
Play video content Mariah Carey struggled at the end of 2020 with the same thing millions of Americans have struggled with … the words to “Auld Lang Syne.” Mariah sang the song that makes no sense, but it wasn’t easy … not by a long shot. Despite her fumbling for the lyrics, her voice is
Bill Callahan and Bonnie “Prince” Billy are continuing their covers series with a rendition of Lou Reed’s Legendary Hearts closer “Rooftop Garden.” The cover features Cretan lute player George Xylouris (of Xylouris White). Check out the accompanying music video, directed by Kris Rey, below. Bill Callahan and Bonnie “Prince” Billy began their covers series with
HEwas recently released his new single ‘WHOLEthing’ on his Spotify page, in egalitarian tradition like many young artists since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. The song could easily be described as post-modern rap and neo-West Coast R&B, inspirational elements of Luniz, Sugar Hill Gang, and Cypress Hill undoubtedly in the mix while the goofy irreverence of
Exclusive Details A Nashville musician who’s home was decimated by the Nashville blast is starting 2021 off with his cat who was missing for 6 days, and a new guitar to boot, thanks to Brad Paisley. Buck McCoy was in his downtown Nashville apartment when the blast hit Christmas Day. The place was destroyed, and
Jasmine Dumile, the wife of the iconic masked rapper MF DOOM, revealed today the shocking news that her husband died on October 31. Musicians and artists who loved the rapper are offering their tributes on social media. “All u ever needed in hip-hop was this record,” Flying Lotus tweeted, referring to Madvillainy. “Sorted. Done. Give
Exclusive Details Justin Bieber‘s first time taking the stage for a live show in 3 years will be seen online all over the world, but will have an odd feel to it … which perfectly sums up the year for big musical acts. JB’s putting on a New Year’s Eve concert Thursday night at the
Last month, during the Studio 2054 livestream, Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue performed Minogue’s DISCO song “Real Groove.” The pop singers have now officially released their “Real Groove (Studio 2054 Remix).” Take a listen below. Dua Lipa released Future Nostalgia in March. It’s up for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at
There’s still a concert in Times Square tonight, but Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Machine Gun Kelly won’t be performing for drunken revelers … instead it’s all for 2020’s biggest heroes. Like most annual traditions this year, Times Square New Year’s Eve is undergoing fundamental changes due to the pandemic. Don’t worry, the ball’s still gonna
Singer-songwriter Amanda Shires has covered a Genesis classic to close out 2020. Check out Shires’ rendition of “That’s All,” from the group’s 1983 self-titled LP, below (via Rolling Stone). Shires referred to the track as a “true COVID anthem” in a press release. Her cover is accompanied by an animated visual that depicts a number
Hi Constanza!! Please tell us how excited you are about 2020 being over and getting to 2021?! Any new projects you can tell us about? Hi! Thank you for having me. Yes, what a year 2020 has been… but I am grateful for the things learnt in the midst of it all. I am looking forward to
Although not new to the scene, Rich Nana is new to my radar, and I’m glad to meet her and glad to be “Thinking About It.” From out of nowhere came this 66 year-old sex goddess who appears to be able to alter the thought of sex as we know it exists today. A classy
Kendra!! Please tell us what is going on with you and your music right now?! How excited are you to be over 2020?! Hi! Thanks so much for chatting with me today. I just released a full length album last month named “Carousel” so I’m excited to see how it continues to be received and
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Killer Mike is all about trees … and we don’t mean the Christmas variety. The Atlanta rapper, activist and marijuana mogul joined us on “TMZ Live” and made the case why Black people deserve a big piece of the cannabis pie. The way Killer Mike sees it … ganja’s popularity
Caroline Polachek has teamed up with singer-songwriter Lauren Auder to cover a song written by Virginia Astley and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Listen to their version of “Some Small Hope,” produced by Polachek’s frequent collaborator Danny L Harle, below. One hundred percent of the proceeds from “Some Small Hope” will go to Shelter Partnership Los Angeles, Mermaids
Young Thug’s latest stop on his Let’s-Disrespect-Rap-Legends tour lands on the doorstep of Jay-Z … whom he claims doesn’t even have dozens of songs people know by heart, unlike himself. YT made the controversial comment on an episode of the Barstool podcast ‘Million $ Worth of Game‘ … where Thug boastfully claims his own tunes
Run the Jewels have shared a stop-motion music video for their RTJ4 song “walking in the snow.” The video—helmed by “Burn the Witch” and “Don’t Get Captured” director Chris Hopewell—features action figure version of Killer Mike and El-P leading a revolution against an icy, authoritarian regime. Watch it go down below. “It was great to
Exclusive Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic is showin’ some California love on his newest pair of cleats … by honoring Tupac and Nipsey Hussle with an awesome design. TMZ Sports has learned … that the 27-year-old NFLer wanted to pay tribute to the two rap legends on his Nike kicks … so he
“Does She Know” – by Lecretia Ann, from – Better Thangs, is not the average country song because there is a story to it that will unfold here to describe why and help shed more light on this terrific singer and songwriter from South Carolina with some attitude to go with her down home country