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Beyoncé has announced a new visual album called Black Is King. The project is written, directed, and executive produced by Beyoncé. It’s set to premiere on Disney+ on July 31. Watch the teaser trailer at Beyoncé’s website. The singer-songwriter previously worked with the entertainment conglomerate on the “live-action” CGI remake of The Lion King, for

Milton Glaser, a super famous graphic designer who created one of the most iconic campaigns for a city has died on his 91st birthday. Glaser was embedded in pop culture in the ’60’s and ’70’s. In ’67 he fashioned a poster of Bob Dylan with wildly-colored hair and it sold millions. But his biggest splash

Black Power Live is a new virtual music festival presented by FORM and Jammcard, happening this Saturday, June 27, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern. The event is hosted by Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, with a musical lineup that features Miguel, Devonté Hynes (aka Blood Orange), Doja Cat, Kamasi Washington, Vagabon, Denzel Curry, Robert

Play video content Ariana Grande threw what kinda sounds like an oxymoron but it’s not … an intimate birthday bash for herself. Ariana hosted the party Friday night for a few of her close family and friends, to celebrate turning 27. Trucks traversed her Hollywood Hills street all day, delivering supplies and decorations for the

HAIM have released a video of their live performance at Los Angeles deli Canter’s, where director Paul Thomas Anderson shot the band’s new album cover. The sisters played songs from Women in Music Pt. III, which landed today (June 26). The setlist includes “Summer Girl,” “The Steps,” “Gasoline,” and more. Check out the full performance

Kanye West has until 2030 to fulfill his mission of providing clothing for the masses … and he just might make Gap cool again, in the process. The rapper and his fashion company just landed a 10-year deal with Gap to launch a new clothing line called Yeezy Gap. The retailer — widely known as

Heartache fills the air not long after hitting play on the new single “All Night Again” from Manny Cabo, but this isn’t because of any flaw in the meticulous melody we’re listening to. Even before Cabo begins to sing, there’s a passion in the instrumentation that will become his central backdrop that even the most

The family of Tom Petty has shared an 8-track demo version of Petty’s Wildflowers classic “You Don’t Know How It Feels.” According to a press release, the demo will appear on “a forthcoming Wildflowers project on Warner Records.” Hear the home-recorded “You Don’t Know How It Feels” below. “You Don’t Know How It Feels” was

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Mario says police can exercise restraint when they want to, but most cops just don’t … a lesson he’s already learned first hand. The singer joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live” and recounted his recent run-in with police in Miami, when guns were drawn and an intense standoff was diffused

CASH Music—the Portland-based nonprofit organization co-founded by Throwing Muses’ Kristen Hersh, L7’s Donita Sparks, Jesse von Doom—has announced it is shutting down after 12 years of operation. All three major components of the organization—the artist tools, the Watt blog, and the CASH Music Revolving Fund—will be shut down. (The tools will close on July 10.)

Exclusive Kodak Black is pissed at Walmart — claiming the megastore is letting someone sell a knockoff version of one of his famous chains, and he’s threatening a lawsuit if it doesn’t stop — but the retail giant is putting the blame on third-party sellers. Here’s the deal … Walmart is getting dragged online because

Okayplayer and OkayAfrica released a statement today announcing that the organizations have “severed all ties” and accepted the resignation of CEO and publisher Abiola Oke. “We take the allegations that have surfaced very seriously, and we stand with the brave women who came forward.” The company’s statement claims that an outside advisor will “review and

Breaking News Panic! at the Disco frontman Brendon Urie is not having it after one of his songs was played at President Trump‘s rallies … and he’s telling the campaign to kick rocks. Brendon went off on the Prez and his campaign after one of his most famous tracks — the 2018 hit “High Hopes”

Nasty C and T.I. performed their song “They Don’t” on the latest episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers. Check it out below. The South African rapper released “They Don’t” with T.I. earlier this month. T.I. references George Floyd’s death in the lyrics: “How you supposed to serve and protect/With your knee on my neck?”

Exclusive Nathan Davis Jr. is taking United Airlines to court because he claims he was racially profiled on a flight and falsely accused of having a gun … according to a new lawsuit. The TikTok star and ”Detroit” actor just filed suit against UA, alleging he was singled out and harassed by a flight attendant

Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Rihanna, and Meek Mill are among the musicians who have signed an open letter supporting the Justice in Policing Act of 2020 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is a comprehensive plan to hold law enforcement accountable for their actions by ending religious and

Exclusive George Floyd‘s death has not only sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racism, it’s also fueled donations to charities and organizations … especially The Bail Project. Joseph Pate — spokesperson for the national nonprofit, which pays bail for people in need — tells TMZ … it has received more than $15 million from

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