TMZ.com R. Kelly‘s officially got problems from head-to-toe — an infection on one of his little piggies forced him to miss a date … with the judge. The singer’s lawyer, Steven Greenberg, says Kelly was absent from federal court in Chicago Wednesday because he had an infection that required his toenail to be removed. Kelly
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One year ago, Open Mike Eagle wrestled for the first time ever in Louisville, Kentucky. He won his Ohio Valley Wrestling match against Shiloh Jonze with help from wrestling icon Mick Foley (aka Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love). Today, Mike has announced a new six-part documentary series called Clap Back: When Keeping It Real
Play video content Big Boy TV Kanye West says Jesus has freed him from the clutches of the Democratic Party, which he claims has brainwashed the black community into aborting children. The rapper made the controversial remark during an interview with radio personality Big Boy about politics, his new album and black culture. While Kanye’s
Blood Orange has shared a new video for “Dark & Handsome,” from the recent mixtape Angel’s Pulse. Dev Hynes self-directed and edited the video. It includes a brief appearance from Toro y Moi, who also features on the song. Check out the video below. Blood Orange released physical editions of Angel’s Pulse earlier this month.
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Gospel legend Fred Hammond says Kanye West‘s support of Donald Trump is not an issue for him as a Christian … and they never discussed politics when working on Ye’s new album. Fred, who is featured on Kanye’s new album, “Jesus Is King,” tells TMZ … it’s way better for
On Friday afternoon, around one million people gathered in the streets of Santiago for a protest calling for widespread change and the resignation of President Sebastian Pinera. During the massive protest, thousands of people began singing “El derecho de vivir en paz” (“The Right to Live in Peace”) by Víctor Jara—an artist and political activist
Exclusive TMZ.com Kanye West is going to push boundaries, travel the world and redefine everything audiences expect to experience when showing up to a concert. Sources close to Kanye tell us his upcoming tour for “Jesus is King” will be unlike anything anyone has seen. We’re told the Sunday Service format will serve as a
Big Thief appeared on CBS This Morning earlier today, where they performed selections from their most recent album Two Hands. During their set, they played “Two Hands,” “Not,“ and “Forgotten Eyes.” Their latest television appearance follows a stunning late-night debut on Colbert earlier this month, where they performed “Not.” [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded content]
Exclusive TMZ.com Kanye West is on a mission to God, and a flood of unfavorable album reviews certainly won’t get in the way of that … he’s not going back to his old stuff. Sources close to Kanye tell us he’s 100% serious when he says he’ll never perform his old music in its original
Bad Bunny has joined Mexican singer Natanael Cano for a new remix of his song “Soy el Diablo.” The track is a bit of a departure for Bad Bunny, who’s largely made his name on Latin trap. “Soy el Diablo,” meanwhile, is a corrido, which is a traditional, narrative-driven Mexican ballad. Cano is part of
Exclusive TMZ.com Kanye West is heavy into gospel now — we all know that — but bet you didn’t know he’s been talking to perhaps the most famous pastor in America … Joel Osteen, and we’ve learned Ye may be making an appearance at Osteen’s famous Sunday Service. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, Kanye
Coldplay have shared two songs from their new album Everyday Life. Below, hear “Orphans” and “Arabesque.” Both tracks are produced by the Dream Team. The latter features vocals from Stromae and horns from Femi Kuti and his band. Everyday Life, which is Coldplay’s follow-up to 2015’s A Head Full of Dreams, is out November 22
Exclusive Getty Billie Eilish is one major step closer to being reunited with the ring she believed was at Austin City Limits … because a concertgoer says she’s turned it over to event staff. Here’s the deal … Billie was performing at ACL earlier this month when she came down off the stage and started
Nigerian singer and producer Davido and Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan have teamed up for a new single off Davido’s forthcoming album. Watch the video for the new song “Risky” below. Davido’s new album A Good Time is set to arrive on November 22 (via Davido Worldwide Entertainment/Sony UK/RCA). The album features the previously released singles
Exclusive Getty Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty only got hitched because the clock was ticking on their marriage license … and they’ll have a big bash with friends and family later. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Nicki and Petty got married Monday at a private home in L.A. We’re told the only people
Tame Impala have updated their website with a mysterious new video, as NME and Consequence of Sound point out. The footage shows Kevin Parker in a recording studio. Check out it out here. Pitchfork has reached out to Tame Impala’s representatives. Tame Impala’s last album, Currents, came out in July 2015. This year, the band returned
Exclusive TMZ.com Future‘s pulling out (figuratively speaking, that is) all the stops to ghost a new alleged baby mama … so she claims in a new paternity case alleging he’s fathered his EIGHTH CHILD!!! Cindy Renae Parker has filed legal docs in Nueces County, Texas alleging Future is the father of her 3-month-old son, Legend
Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are releasing their score to HBO’s Watchmen across three albums. The first volume is out on November 4; Volume 2 is out November 25; and Volume 3 gets released on December 16. Preview the records below. The first episode of HBO’s Watchmen aired last night (October 20).
Exclusive TMZ.com Suge Knight could be in prison for the rest of his life, but he doesn’t want to go out a broke man … so he’s entrusting Ray J to cash in on his name. Sources close to the former Death Row Records boss tell TMZ … he’s signed over his life rights to
Nick Tosches, the revered music journalist and biographer, has died. He was 69 years old, according to The New York Times. Though the cause of death has not been determined, Tosches had reportedly been ill. Tosches began his career in the late 1960s, alongside critics such as Lester Bangs and Richard Meltzer. The three iconic
Play video content MEGA Kanye West has gone international with his Sunday Service … this time the destination was Jamaica. Kanye barreled into Kingston Friday for a concert in Emancipation Park, to the delight of a huge crowd that crammed into the space for the 2-hour service. No sign of Kim and the kids …
Frank Ocean has announced a pair of new singles. Listings for the vinyl releases of “Dear April” and “Cayendo” appeared yesterday on his Blonded website (as Frank Ocean Daily points out). The listings featured footage of Justice and Sango playing their respective remixes of the tracks, presumably filmed at Frank’s PrEP+ club night on Thursday.
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Fetty Wap just got hit with a battery charge stemming from his melee with security at a Vegas casino … and surveillance footage shows the rapper landing some haymakers!!! According to legal docs obtained by TMZ … Fetty is charged with one count of misdemeanor battery for striking the security
Miya Folick has covered Death Cab for Cutie’s 2005 classic “I Will Follow You Into the Dark.” It’s on the soundtrack to Hulu’s new series Looking for Alaska, a coming-of-age drama set in 2005. Hear Miya Folick’s cover below (via Terrible/Interscope). “To me, the greatest songs are the one that feels like they always existed,
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Billie Eilish‘s big brother says he looks up to his little sis for inspiration now that he’s taking his own music career on the road … even though he’s already the brains behind her brand. Finneas O’Connell talked to us Wednesday at LAX, just hours after his first big solo
Dozens of musicians have signed an open letter addressing claims of hypocrisy levelled at artists who speak out about the climate crisis. Among the musicians, label heads, festival directors, actors, and other public figures to sign the letter are Thom Yorke, Brian Eno, David Byrne, Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja, Jarvis Cocker, Lily Allen, Bad
Play video content Exclusive 9/15/18 ATL Police Department Two members of Machine Gun Kelly‘s crew got busted in connection with that infamous 2018 beatdown — captured on surveillance cam — of actor Gabriel “G-Rod” Rodriguez. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Brandon Allen and John Cappelletty were arrested Tuesday by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
(Sandy) Alex G stopped by SiriusXMU recently, where he performed a cover of Shania Twain’s 1997 Come on Over hit “You’re Still the One.” Listen to Alex G’s take on the crossover country ballad below, and check out Shania’s original, as well. In addition to reimagining Twain’s song, (Sandy) Alex G performed live versions of
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Lauren London has just gotten a judge’s approval to manage her son’s finances with an eye toward the 3-year-old inheriting half of his dad’s estate … and he’s poised to get a cool mil. London was in court Tuesday to get a guardianship over 3-year-old son, Kross‘s estate. It’s a little misleading because
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its long list of nominees for the class of 2020. First-time nominees include the Notorious B.I.G. (in his first year of eligibility), Whitney Houston, Soundgarden, T. Rex, Motörhead, Dave Matthews Band, Thin Lizzy, the Doobie Brothers, and Pat Benatar. Nine Inch Nails, MC5, Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode,