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Sacramento rapper Bris was shot dead on June 21, Sacramento County Coroner records confirm. He was 24. According to Sacramento Police, officers responded to a report of shots fired on June 21 at approximately 12:42 a.m. near Franklin Boulevard and Fruitridge Road. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the rapper, born Christopher Treadwell, who

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Mega-producer Mustard just came up with one helluva remix … not only delivering free meals to those in need, but making sure they’re healthy meals. The hitmaker hopped on “TMZ Live” Monday to talk about his latest venture … teaming up with his pal, YG, to buy up 7 L.A.-based

Pussy Riot’s Peter Verzilov was seized at his apartment Sunday morning (June 21) and detained by anti-extremist police, Associated Press reports, citing the Russian state news agency Tass. He was interrogated for 13 hours under suspicion of organizing riots in July of 2019, according to a statement by Pussy Riot. The group counters that, on

Dennis Quaid threw a block party Saturday … and a legendary musician provided essential backup. Dennis, whose job description can fairly read, “Actor/Musician,” had all the trappings for his Brentwood neighbors … food, drink and music. Dennis and his band performed, with a special guest … Robby Krieger from The Doors played guitar for the

On Thursday, Noname released her new single, “Song 33.” It was widely speculated that Noname was responding to J. Cole’s song “Snow on Tha Bluff.” “He really ’bout to write about me while the world is in smokes,” she rapped on the new song. “When his people in trees, when George was begging for his

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Emile Hirsch is hoping the abandoned bus made famous by his 2007 film, “Into The Wild,” lands in a safer location than the Alaskan wilderness … and he’s got the perfect spot. Emile played the main character, Chris McCandless, and tells TMZ … if it were up to him, he

The estate of Tom Petty has issued a cease and desist to Donald Trump’s presidential re-election campaign. The campaign used Petty’s song “I Won’t Back Down” at a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma held Saturday night (June 20). In a statement posted after the rally, Petty’s family wrote that they had issued an official cease and

Rapper Tray Savage, a member of Chief Keef‘s record label, is dead … TMZ has learned. Tray was shot and killed Friday on the South Side of Chicago … according to sources. We’re told the rapper was driving in the Chatham neighborhood around 11 AM when someone opened fire, striking Tray in the shoulder and

2020 has been a solid year for emerging pop singers, and this summer, yet another fascinating new face is entering the mix in the form of Hewas. Pop singer/songwriter Hewas is dishing out the melodic goods like nobody’s business in the new single “Lemon,” which arrives just in time for a season known for celebrating

Thurston Moore has announced a new album that’s due in the fall. It’s called By the Fire, and it’s out September 25 on his Daydream Library Series label. He’s shared a song from the record, “Hashish,” which you can hear below. My Bloody Valentine’s Deb Googe contributed bass and backing vocals to By the Fire,

Exclusive Post Malone is adding digital bartender and sommelier to his ever-growing resume … because his new line of French wine is already a huge hit!!! The “Better Now” rapper officially released his own French rosé, Maison No. 9, and it’s already in high demand … we’re told Posty sold 50,000 bottles in 2 days

City Girls have shared a new song and announced a new album called City on Lock that’s coming later tonight. Watch the video for “Jobs” and check out the tracklist to City on Lock below. City on Lock arrives nearly two years after the duo’s breakout albums Period and G I R L C O

Travis Scott‘s new home looks more like a vacation destination, and one he paid all cash to get … because that’s just how the “Astronomical” rapper rolls. Travis is the newest resident in Brentwood — one of L.A.’s ritzier neighborhoods — after dropping $23.5 million on the epic, 16,700-square-foot mansion … which could double as

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Billie Eilish is getting long-term court-ordered protection against an obsessed fan she says kept showing up at her home. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge just made Billie’s temporary restraining order a permanent one for the next 3 years. The order, granted Thursday, prevents the man from attempting to contact or coming within 100

Alanis Morrissette has announced a new edition of Jagged Little Pill to celebrate the album’s 25th anniversary. The reissue pairs the original record with an acoustic live album that Morissette recorded in London earlier this year. The reissue is out June 26. Below, listen to a live version of “Ironic.” Along with the reissue news,

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com H.E.R. wants to send a powerful message with her new song honoring George Floyd — one that captures the feelings and concerns millions of Americans have since he was killed. The Grammy winner tells us why she had to write, “I Can’t Breathe,” after conversations with fellow artists, and herself,

The Brooklyn-based independent record label Ghostly International has joined Secretly. The label and its publishing arm Ghostly Songs (now administered through Secretly Publishing) join Bloomington, Indiana’s Secretly Group (Secretly Canadian, Jagjaguwar, and Dead Oceans) and Chicago’s Numero Group as Secretly affiliates. Ghostly International founder Sam Valenti IV is now a managing partner of Secretly, and

Exclusive 2 Chainz‘s got more drama over his ATL joint, and this time it’s beef with the keepers of Pablo Escobar’s name … who are suing the rapper over the restaurant’s name. Pablo Escobar‘s family company, Escobar Inc., is suing 2 Chainz for at least $10 million … claiming his Escobar Restaurant and Tapas —

The Killers are back with the newest single from their upcoming new album Imploding the Mirage. This one’s called “My Own Soul’s Warning.” The track features and was co-produced by Foxygen’s Jonathan Rado. The new song follows “Caution” and “Fire in Bone.” Listen to it below. The Killers originally announced that Imploding the Mirage would

Exclusive One of Jay-Z and Beyonce‘s songs, “Black Effect,” leans heavily on a Jamaican artist, who claims she was never given proper credit or compensation … despite being the leading voice on the track. Dr. L’Antoinette Stines says she’s renowned in Jamaica for “her artistry and wisdom” — and to that point, she says the

Live From Here, the public radio variety program hosted by Chris Thile, has been canceled. “Live from Here has always been about bringing people together. It has been a joy to connect with you in person, on the radio, and online. However, as gatherings have become increasingly complicated, we are sad to announce that we

Exclusive Ray J and Princess Love are pinching pennies when it comes to their once lost, but now found pooch … this according to a new lawsuit. The estranged couple is being sued by Eddie Macione, who claims he found their lost dog, Boogati, but hasn’t seen a dime of the $20,000 reward he says

The 2021 Oscars were originally scheduled to air on February 28, but today (June 15), it was announced that the next Academy Awards ceremony has been postponed until April 25, The Los Angeles Times reports. The news comes after multiple film eligibility rules changed for the 2021 ceremony, including the rule that films must screen

Play video content Exclusive Going viral is often a bad thing — especially when it’s for someone’s singing to you about how “You about to lose yo job” — but turns out it’s been a potential cash cow for Julius Locklear. We broke the story … Julius is the security guard who got a melodic

Beyoncé has shared an open letter on her website to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. She’s seeking swift justice for Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old emergency room technician who was killed in her home by Louisville police. The letter comes three months after Taylor’s death, and Beyoncé offers three specific calls to action: to bring criminal

Barbra Streisand just gave George Floyd‘s young daughter a gift that’s worth its weight in gold — especially long term — in the form of stock to a behemoth of a company … Disney. 6-year-old Gianna Floyd posted about the nice gesture on her personal IG account, saying … “Thank You @barbrastreisand for my package,

After being arrested last month for felony domestic violence, the case against Faith Evans has been dropped, TMZ reports. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office claimed the case was dropped after Evans’ husband, producer Stevie J, declined to testify against Evans. Police previously claimed that when they arrived to Evans and Stevie J’s home,