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News Josephine Baker to Become First Black Woman Buried in Paris’ Panthéon The American-born French star will become one of very few foreign-born people to be interred at the storied tomb By Evan Minsker August 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Josephine Baker (Gaston Paris/Roger Viollet via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter The remains of Josephine Baker—the American-born

Play video content 12:50 PM PT — A rep for Webbie tells us the rapper is doing better … we’re told he went and got checked out by a doctor after the incident and was cleared to leave the hospital. It’s still unclear exactly what happened, but the rep said it is not believed to

News The Everly Brothers’ Don Everly Dies at 84 His younger brother Phil Everly died in 2014 By Michelle Kim August 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Don Everly (Photo by Charles Paul Harris/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Don Everly, the eldest sibling of the Everly Brothers, died at his home in Nashville on Saturday (August

Amerie was jokingly compared to a Kardashian sister — and despite the obvious playful intent … the internet is NOT playing when it comes to this side-by-side. A tweet went viral Saturday, with a user posting Amerie’s 2005 music video for her hit single “1 Thing,” which was featured on the “Hitch” soundtrack back in

News Drake Appears on Trippie Redd’s New Song “Betrayal”: Listen From an expanded edition of Trippie Redd’s new Trip at Night By Allison Hussey August 21, 2021 Facebook Twitter Drake (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) / Trippie Redd (Photo by Yulissa Benitez) Facebook Twitter Drake makes a guest appearance on Trippie Redd’s “Betrayal,” which appears

Britney Spears‘ dogs fell seriously ill with one close to death, and her housekeeper believed the only way to save the animals was an emergency trip to the vet, which turned into the dogs being kept away from Britney entirely … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … one of Britney’s two

News Tom T. Hall, Country Music’s “Storyteller,” Dies at 85 The Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member passed at his home in Tennessee By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 21, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tom T. Hall performs on the ABC television special The 1974 Country Music Awards (Photo by Disney General Entertainment

Kylie Jenner has a bun in the oven, she’s expecting her second child with Travis Scott … TMZ has confirmed. A source with direct knowledge tells us Kylie is still in the “very early stages” of the pregnancy and does not yet know the sex of the baby … who will make 3-year-old Stormi, a

News 7 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Lorde, Angel Olsen, Deafheaven, and More Also stream new releases from quickly, quickly, Nathan Salsburg, James McMurtry, and Lil Bean By Noah Yoo and Madison Bloom August 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lorde, photo by Ophelia Mikkelson Jones Facebook Twitter With so much good music being released

Play video content Myrtle Beach Safari Chris Brown‘s daughter is living the dream — that’s exactly how Royalty‘s describing the trip she and her mother, Nia Guzman, took to hang at a ‘Tiger King’ star’s wild animal park. Royalty and Nia hit up the Myrtle Beach Safari Wednesday, and got pretty cozy with the baby

News Cassandra Jenkins Covers Eartheater’s “Faith Consuming Hope”: Watch Jenkins’ version was recorded to raise awareness about mental health By Madison Bloom August 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter Cassandra Jenkins, photo by Charlie Gross Facebook Twitter Cassandra Jenkins has shared a cover of Eartheater’s 2020 song “Faith Consuming Hope.” Jenkins recorded the track for Sounds of

Play video content TMZ.com Offset is joining his wife in defense of Lizzo … he says the haters and online trolls need to back off and let her be great. We got Offset in Beverly Hills on Wednesday and our photog asked if he’s got a message for the folks coming after Lizzo on social

News Neil Young Withdraws From Farm Aid 2021 Over COVID-19 Concerns “I don’t want to play until you feel safe, and it is indeed, safe,” the musician and festival co-founder wrote on his website By Madison Bloom August 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Neil Young at Farm Aid 2019 (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter

Garth Brooks is pressing pause on the remaining stops on his stadium tour … and he says it’s because of the resurgence in COVID-19 cases across the country. The country music star announced Wednesday he’s scrapping 5 upcoming stadium shows at football stadiums in Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Nashville and Foxborough, Mass. … and he says

News Watch Courtney Barnett Perform “Rae Street” on Fallon From forthcoming LP Things Take Time, Take Time By Evan Minsker August 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Courtney Barnett, screengrab via YouTube/NBC Facebook Twitter Courtney Barnett was the musical guest on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Watch her perform “Rae Street” below.

Facebook is stepping in to scrub hateful comments directed at Lizzo from its social media platforms … and some trolls are even getting their accounts removed. Sources at Facebook tell TMZ … the company’s already removed a number of comments left on Lizzo’s recent Facebook and Instagram posts, and FB will continue reviewing reports of

News Trippie Redd Avoids Prosecution for 2018 Aggravated Assault and Battery Charges The District Attorney is declining to prosecute but said there appears to have been probable cause for Redd’s arrest By Madison Bloom August 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Michael Lamar White IV aka Trippie Redd, May 2018 (Jeff Hahne/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter In 2018,

Lil Wayne‘s never forgotten “Uncle Bob” — the former New Orleans police officer who saved his life when he attempted suicide at age 12 — and he’s told him he’s got his back for life if he ever needs anything. “Uncle Bob,” whose real name is Robert Hoobler, tells TMZ … he saw Lil Wayne

News Ray Charles Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame The singer joins Eddie Bayers, Pete Drake, and the Judds in the class of 2021 By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ray Charles, photo courtesy of Missing Piece Group Facebook Twitter Ray Charles has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of

Jay-Z‘s latest hustle is big-time gambling … he’s signed on with some heavy hitters in a bid to open a sportsbook in NY, and the move could make him a pioneer in the billion-dollar industry. TMZ has learned Jay’s name is on one of the applications submitted to the NY Gaming Commission requesting approval for

News Ka Releases New Album A Martyr’s Reward Watch the music video for his new song “I Notice” By Noah Yoo August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Brownsville rapper Ka has shared a new album, A Martyr’s Reward, following last year’s Descendants of Cain. Today’s release comes with the music video for a new

News Nicki Minaj and Husband Kenneth Petty Facing Lawsuit From Petty’s Attempted Rape Victim The woman claims the couple has been harassing and intimidating her in an effort to have her recant claims that Petty assaulted her in 1994 By Noah Yoo August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty, February 2020 (James

News Nanci Griffith, Folk and Country Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 68 The Grammy-winning artist was best known for “Love at the Five and Dime” and her cover of Julie Gold’s “From a Distance” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nanci Griffith performs in London, February 3, 2010. (Photo by Christie Goodwin/Redferns) Facebook Twitter

News Live Nation to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations or Negative Tests at All Events The new policy goes into effect October 4. Employees must also be fully vaccinated by that date. By Madison Bloom August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Crowd at 2017 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival—a Live Nation event (Photo by Douglas Mason/Getty Images). Facebook

News Pil Trafa, Argentine Punk Pioneer, Dies at 62 The lead singer of Los Violadores died of cardiopulmonary arrest at his home in Lima, Peru By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pil Trafa, the musician best known as the lead singer of Los Violadores, died at his home in Lima,

News Perfume Genius Covers “I Will Survive”: Listen Mike Hadreas says he recorded the “deathbed-y” take on the disco classic for a commercial pitch By Allison Hussey August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Perfume Genius, May 2018 (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Boston Calling) Facebook Twitter Perfume Genius’ Mike Hadreas shared a cover of Gloria

Play video content TMZSports.com A fight between Aaron Carter and Lenny Dykstra is NOT gonna happen … so says the singer himself, who tells TMZ Sports the ex-baseball star is too old and fragile to step in the ring with him. As we previously reported, the former All-Star slugger called out the pop star earlier

Play video content @syesha / Instagram This video shows former “American Idol” finalist Syesha Mercado absolutely beside herself, in tears, as law enforcement takes her newborn baby following a child protective services investigation … and the video is stirring outrage. Syesha sobbed as she reluctantly handed over her baby daughter to Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies

News Pitchfork Music Festival 2021 Set Times Revealed Single day tickets are still available— find out when to catch Phoebe Bridgers, Erykah Badu, St. Vincent, Flying Lotus, and many more By Pitchfork August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Phoebe Bridgers (Frank Ockenfels), St. Vincent (Zackery Michael), Erykah Badu (courtesy) Facebook Twitter This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival

Jamie Spears has agreed it’s time to step down as conservator of Britney‘s estate — he just said so in new legal docs — and he wants to work with the court on an orderly transition. We’ve learned Jamie’s lawyer is filing legal docs in which he says, “There are, in fact, no actual grounds