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In May 2018, after Neil Portnow said that women needed to “step up,” the longtime head of the Grammys found himself out of a job. Six months ago, Deborah Dugan—the former CEO of (RED)—was brought on to replace him. That tenure lasted until last week, when she was ousted and put on “administrative leave” under

Exclusive TMZ.com Aerosmith’s drummer Joey Kramer — who’s been with the band since it formed in 1970 — is being kicked around like a rag doll by the other members, who are unfairly blocking him from rejoining the band before some once-in-a-lifetime events … according to a new lawsuit. Kramer claims his fellow Aerosmith members

In April 2018, Prince’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hospital that treated the singer for a fentanyl overdose less than a week before he died in 2016. Now, according to a report by the Associated Press, that lawsuit has been “quietly dismissed in recent months.” The defendants of the suit included the

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Swae Lee is making his pitch to sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LV next year … by showing off his falsetto. We got one half of the hip-hop duo, Rae Sremmurd, at Beauty and Essex Sunday night and asked him about Demi Lovato singing the “Star-Spangled Banner” at

On December 20, 2019, My Chemical Romance played their first concert as a band in over seven years. Now, they have shared their first taste of new music. Earlier today (January 19), My Chemical Romance released a video scored by an instrumental track. Watch the clip, titled “An Offering,” below. The visual follows a cloaked

Getty Composite Michelle Obama is taking a wholesome approach to the new year — clinging to the past by working out to songs that are a few to several years old … most being curse-free. The former first lady put out her 2020 workout playlist Sunday, and it features a bunch of oldies but goodies

On “Unaccommodating,” the second track on his new album Music to Be Murdered By, Eminem alludes to the Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert in 2017. He raps, “I’m contemplating yelling ‘bombs away’ on the game/Like I’m outside of an Ariana Grande concert waiting.” Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater

Cardi B has plenty of game on the fashion front, but she outdid herself Friday at Paris Fashion Week. She was at Richard Orlinski‘s fashion show — a show which she stole with an outfit which is right on the line. Check out the eyes — pretty dramatic, don’t you think? It’s strangely racy and

Jhené Aiko has shared a brand new song. It’s called “P*$$Y FAIRY (OTW).” The new single marks Aiko’s first track of the year, and it arrives with an accompanying music video, featuring Aiko and a partner performing a choreographed dance for the song. Check it out below via Def Jam. In November of last year,

Getty Therese Dion — mother of international superstar Celine Dion — has died after months of battling serious health issues. Celine’s mom, who was known affectionately in Canada as “Maman Dion,” reportedly passed late Thursday surrounded by her family and friends. Therese’s eldest child, Claudette Dion, revealed last year that her mother had been dealing

Mysterious artist Slingbaum has announced his debut album, and it features some high profile guests. D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, FKA twigs, Damon Albarn, and more have contributed to the project. Slingbaum announced the record—which is comprised of only three tracks—via his Instagram account on January 15. “Today I humbly present my first record,” he wrote. “This

Exclusive TMZ.com Raz B blew a red light in his Mercedes-Benz, then blew well over the legal limit on a breathalyzer … according to law enforcement sources. The B2K singer was arrested for DUI in Burbank, CA around 3 AM Wednesday after a cop allegedly saw him run the red light … then pulled him

On August 11, rapper Roddy Ricch (real name: Rodrick Wayne Moore Jr.) was arrested on felony domestic violence charges in Los Angeles following an altercation with his girlfriend. The charges were dropped after the case was declined due to insufficient evidence, XXL reports and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office spokesperson Ricardo Santiago confirms

Exclusive TMZ Composite YK Osiris needs immediate permission to leave the state of Georgia for a very important job opportunity — he claims he’s got a chance to work with Drake … but that’s news to Drake. The rapper — who’s currently out on bond for an assault case — just filed docs in Fulton

Taylor Swift has shared the release date for her Netflix documentary Miss Americana. The Lana Wilson-directed film is set to debut on the streaming service on January 31. Miss Americana will make its official debut at this year’s Sundance Film Festival on January 23. Until recently, it was uncertain if Swift would be able to

Exclusive TMZ.com Cardi B‘s potential political career is getting a boost from Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, who says she has the perfect background — and no, he’s not referring to “Bodak Yellow.” As you know, Cardi and Bernie have gotten pretty tight. She’s obviously fond of him, but it’s a two-way street … because Sen.

Azriel Clary—the former girlfriend of controversial singer R. Kelly—has been reunited with her family after years of estrangement. Earlier today (January 13), Clary posted several photos on her Instagram account that depict the reunion. “Surprise” she wrote, adding: “Let the healing process begin. Love yall and thank y’all ❤️I even thank everyone who follows me..

Play video content Breaking News @staplescenterla Forget NyQuil … Bad Bunny is apparently the perfect cure for the flu — ’cause after he brought LeBron James onstage Sunday — the Lakers star looked magically cured!!! LBJ has been battling a bad cold this past week … and he was feeling so crappy over the weekend,

Two more Studio Ghibli soundtracks composed by Joe Hisaishi are coming to vinyl for the first time. Turntable Lab will reissue the soundtracks to Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989) and Porco Rosso (1992) in late March, according to their website. The soundtracks for Ghibli classics My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, and Nausicaä of the

Exclusive TMZ Composite Rich the Kid and NBA Youngboy are officially cementing their music collaboration … with a couple of matching chains that cost the same as a modest home. The rappers decided that ahead of their highly-anticipated project together they’d celebrate joining forces by flossing new bling. The flashy pieces are a mix of

Last night’s episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert welcomed musical guest and interviewee Kesha. The singer performed her recent single “Raising Hell” alongside Big Freedia and dancers. She also sat down with Colbert to chat about David Bowie, Dolly Parton, “slow-stalking” middle-aged comedians, and Wayne’s World, which she considers to be “the greatest

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com R. Kelly‘s longtime live-in girlfriends punched, scratched and screamed at each other — way more than what you’ve seen — before cops were called, and we got the entire violent scene. You know Azriel Clary was live on social media when she and Joycelyn Savage came to blows at Kelly’s

New Orleans rapper and bounce music icon 5th Ward Weebie has died, CNN and The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate report. Weebie’s publicist Johnathan Thomas told CNN that the artist had a “heart attack which turned into emergency heart surgery and ultimately heart failure.” 5th Ward Weebie was 42 years old. When reached for comment by

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Kitti Jones — one of R. Kelly‘s exes who’s accused him of physical abuse and sexual coercion — is weighing in on Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage‘s fight and says they may end up saving each other. We got Kitti out Friday morning in NYC, and it’s crystal clear she

J Balvin has shared a new song, “Morado,” and a new video to go with it. Take a look below. “Morado” is Balvin’s second color-inspired song, following November’s “Blanco.” Collin Tilley directed both videos. Tilley worked with Balvin and Bad Bunny on an even stranger video for “Cuidao por Ahi” in August. Balvin and Bad