Global Citizen has shared the soundtrack to the One World: Together at Home broadcast, a livestreamed event in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization. The 79-song album featuring live performances from the event is out now via Universal; all streaming revenue from the compilation will also be donated to
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Exclusive Drake‘s “Toosie Slide” dance challenge has brought much joy during the coronavirus pandemic, and he took it upon himself to help a group of African kids go viral for their moves … and spread even more joy. If you missed it … the Masaka Kids, comprised of orphans from Uganda who have crazy dancing
Nick Hakim has shared another new song from his upcoming album WILL THIS MAKE ME GOOD. This one’s called “CRUMPY,” and it features some additional guitar from Mac DeMarco. Listen below. The new album is out May 15 via ATO. Hakim discussed the new album in a statement. “This is my world; a lot of
YG is taking a hands-on approach to giving back … dropping off care packages filled with what have become crucial items these days. The rapper’s nonprofit org 4Hunnid Ways is sending $10k worth of PPE (personal protective equipment) to dozens of families in Emergency Crisis Housing in Central Los Angeles. The packages have masks, gloves,
Over 20 artists are coming together this Thursday (April 23) to cover Foo Fighters’ “Times Like These.” Among the participating musicians are Dua Lipa, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Ellie Goulding, AJ Tracey, Biffy Clyro, Sigrid, Sean Paul, Sam Fender, and Royal Blood, according to the BBC and The Guardian. The artists recorded their “Times Like
Offset says he’s lost a member of his family to coronavirus — his great uncle, Jerry, has died. The Migos rapper posted the sad news Sunday, taking to his Instagram stories to write … “Smfh this corona s*** done killed my great uncle 😢 Rip uncle jerry damn man.” He continued in another post, “Pray
The xx’s Romy Madley Croft played a set during an Instagram Live session earlier today (April 19). During her performance, Croft announced that she was working on her debut solo album, as Stereogum points out. Croft also played a new song, slated to appear on the solo LP. Find her performance of track, reportedly titled
Breaking News Katy Perry‘s beloved street cat, who became a mascot for the singer and her legion of fans, has passed on. Kitty Purry made an inauspicious entry into Katy’s life — through her then-boyfriend’s window. Fast-forward to Katy the singing icon … the darn cat became so popular it even appeared in Katy’s music
Today, dozens of artists and other public figures participated in Global Citizen’s One World: Together at Home broadcast, a digital and television special to support frontline workers and the World Health Organization as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll in the United States and countries worldwide. Taylor Swift was among the artists to
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Monique Coleman says there’s a perfectly good explanation why her old Disney Channel costar, Zac Efron, didn’t join in on a big broadcast sing-along … the almighty Wi-Fi signal. We talked to the ‘High School Musical’ alum — who was one of the former child stars in the hit DC
Henry Grimes, the legendary multi-instrumentalist and poet who worked alongside some of the biggest names in American jazz, has died, as WBGO reports. His wife Margaret Davis Grimes confirmed the news to the Jazz Foundation of America, according to reporter Nate Chinen. Grimes passed away from complications related to COVID-19; he was 84 years old.
Exclusive Drake has everyone, almost literally, doing the “Toosie Slide” — his latest single just hit a 10-figure benchmark on TikTok, breaking Kylie Jenner‘s record. Sources at the video creation app tell us the hashtag #ToosieSlide hit a billion views in just 2 days … giving Drake the fastest music trend to reach a billion
You can see the personality embodied in AV Super Sunshine’s latest single “Smile” when you view the song’s video. He is quirky, boundlessly creative, life affirming, and obviously harbors deep emotions that the straight forward lyrical content for the song only scratches the surface of. The video doesn’t tell any sort of story, per se,
Dogleg have released the music video for “Wartortle,” a song from their excellent debut album Melee. Filmed in black-and-white, the video is an homage to Kevin Smith’s 1994 classic Clerks, with lead singer Alex Stoitsiadis stepping into the Dante Hicks character originally portrayed by Brian O’Halloran. The video was directed by Austin Vansen; check it
Exclusive Pandemic insurance will likely be a top priority for music festivals, concerts and all other major events once the coronavirus subsides … but it’s going to be a while before coverage is even possible. This type of insurance is out of the question for festivals like Coachella, Stagecoach and EDC Las Vegas … at
Kelly Rowland has released a new song called “COFFEE.” It follows Rowland’s 2019 single Crown,” an anti-bullying song made in partnership with Dove. Listen to “COFFEE” below. In 2018, Kelly Rowland released the solo single “Kelly” and featured on a Busta Rhymes track called “Get It” along with Missy Elliott. She also performed with Beyoncé
Exclusive R. Kelly‘s first attempt to get out of jail due to coronavirus fears didn’t work, but he’s going back to the well — claiming his medical crisis is even worse now, and insisting he won’t skip town. The disgraced singer filed a renewed emergency motion obtained by TMZ asking to get released from lockup
Jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz has died of pneumonia complications as a result of COVID-19, his son confirmed to NPR tonight (April 15). He was 93. Born in Chicago on October 13, 1927, Konitz was credited for his skills as a thoughtful and adventurous improvisor during his lifetime. His career stretched for more than 70 years,
Breaking News “He was the basketball version of me, and I was the rap version of him, and that’s facts!” That’s Kanye West … explaining why he and Kobe Bryant were one and the same — LEGENDARY — and in typical Kanye style, he’s not holding back. It’s spelled out in a candid (just released)
The score to Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved 1997 environmentalist animated film Princess Mononoke is getting its first-ever release on vinyl, according to The Vinyl Factory. Written by famed composer Joe Hisaishi, the score will be released in three parts: Princess Mononoke (Symphonic Suite), recorded as a suite with the Czech Philharmonic a year after the release
Exclusive YNW Melly‘s going to have to get over the coronavirus from his jail cell — a judge shot down his request to get out while awaiting his double murder trial. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ … the rapper will remain in the Broward County Jail in Florida despite allegedly testing positive
The Japanese guitarist, composer, and inventor Ryo Kawasaki has died, his daughter confirmed on Facebook. He was 73. Between pioneering the jazz fusion field in the 1960s and ’70s and issuing house music singles in the ’80s and ’90s, Kawasaki helped develop the earliest waves of guitar-synth technology alongside Korg and Roland. He also developed
Exclusive Playboi Carti went all Johnny Badass on a cop who pulled him over — according to the cop, anyway, Carti dragged the deputy’s daughter into it!!! TMZ got a hold of the police report detailing Carti’s arrest about a week ago in Clayton County, Georgia — and cops say the rapper was mouthing off
Kid Cudi has shared a brand new track called “Leader of the Delinquents.” Cudi teased a clip of the song during an Instagram Live session on April 10. Hear the single below (via Republic). Cudi announced his next studio album Entergalatic back in July 2019. A release date was never revealed, but Cudi tweeted the
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Rita Wilson going viral for spittin’ “Hip Hop Hooray” — and the remix that followed — is giving Naughty By Nature a new lease on life … one they’re using to help others. The rap trio came on “TMZ Live” Monday to tell us about the coolest part of their
The Streets are back. The UK rap project, led by Mike Skinner, have returned with a new Tame Impala collaboration called “Call My Phone Thinking I’m Doing Nothing Better.” It’s the first song to be released from Skinner’s forthcoming mixtape None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive—out July 10 via Island. The
Joel Osteen‘s highly-anticipated virtual Easter Sunday service, featuring some big names chiming in remotely, is underway. The event’s going down from Joel’s Lakewood Church in Houston. Joel’s preaching from the church with no congregation — but he’ll get some assistance from Mariah Carey and Tyler Perry. Play video content Joel Osteen As we first reported
John Prine died on April 7 of COVID-19 complications. He was 73. Tributes have been pouring in from the music world in the days following his passing. Today, Roger Waters of Pink Floyd shared a cover of “Paradise” from Prine’s debut self-titled album. “Miss you, brother.” Watch it happen below. Following Prine’s death, countless genre-spanning
Andrea Bocelli is hoping his powerful voice can lift spirits around the world amid the coronavirus pandemic — and he’s performing live from hard-hit Italy. The world-renowned singer is in il Duomo di Milano — that city’s iconic cathedral — for a concert that will be livestreamed. You can see it here, starting at 10
Sturgill Simspon has tested positive for COVID-19, as the singer revealed via a post to his Instagram account earlier today. Simpson said he first sought medical attention on March 13, when he began to experience “chest pains, fever, and pre-stroke blood pressure levels,” but was unable to be tested for coronavirus until April 6. He