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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

News Jamie Spears to Step Down as Britney Spears’ Conservator: Report New court filings indicate the pop singer’s father intends to transition conservatorship duties to another person By Allison Hussey and Noah Yoo August 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter Britney Spears, July 2019 (Photo by Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Britney Spears has won

Play video content You can’t love dessert as much as Britney Spears does — at least not based on the sounds she was putting down when her BF was tempted … by an ice cream sundae. So, outwardly this is a video of chiseled Sam Asghari fighting off his desire to suck down some ice

News Navy Blue Shares New Video for “Primo”: Watch From the Brooklyn rapper’s latest album Navy’s Reprise By Madison Bloom August 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Navy Blue in “Primo” visual (Directed by Devlin Claro). Facebook Twitter Brooklyn rapper Navy Blue has released a new music video for his Navy’s Reprise song “Primo.” The visual is

Yella Beezy is in police custody in Texas, where he’s been arrested on weapon and drug charges … TMZ has learned. The rapper was busted Wednesday for possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon … according to records. The drug charge is a felony and the weapons charge is a misdemeanor.

News MTV VMAs 2021 Nominees Announced: See the Full List Here Justin Bieber and Megan Thee Stallion lead the field, with Billie Eilish, Drake, Lil Nas X, and plenty more receiving nominations By Eric Torres August 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter The 2021 MTV Video

Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Scott, was hospitalized following a suicide attempt during which she became combative with law enforcement … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us … police and emergency workers responded to a call of a suicidal person at Kim’s home in Michigan on July 30. We’re told when they arrived, Kim was

News Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Unreleased Songs Collected in New EP Gold Dust: Listen The late Icelandic composer’s features unused score pieces for film, TV, and more By Evan Minsker August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jóhann Jóhannsson (photo by Jónatan Grétarsson) Facebook Twitter Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, who died in 2018, was a prolific composer for film,

Washington D.C. artist Ginuwine (real name Elgin Baylor Lumpkin) was only 26 years old when he became a singing sensation after his debut album Ginuwine … The Bachelor was released in 1996 and featured the singles “Tell Me Do You Wanna,” “When Doves Cry” … and of course the chart-topping sexy song “Pony.” After the

News Billie Eilish Talks New Album, Performs “Happier Than Ever” on Fallon: Watch She discussed her reaction to the album’s success, told Fallon which shape and color he most resembles to her By Evan Minsker August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish and Jimmy Fallon (Andrew Lipovsky/NBC) Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish was the guest on

The Kid LAROI revealed he’s been locked in a room for 7 days because he has COVID … only to scrub that announcement from his social media a short time later. The teenage singer revealed the news in a now-edited Instagram caption Monday in which he was celebrating his #1 hit with Justin Bieber, “Stay,”

News Chynna’s New Album Drug Opera Is Getting Released Next Week Listen to the late rapper’s “Seasonal Depression Pt. 2,” produced by Nedarb and Suicideyear By Matthew Strauss August 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter Photo courtesy of Chynna Facebook Twitter A new album from Chynna is getting released next week: Drug Opera is out August 20.

Dennis “D.T.” Thomas — Kool & The Gang’s longtime saxophone player — has died. The band announced the news Saturday, saying he passed away peacefully at his home in New Jersey. No cause of death was revealed. They had kind words for their dear friend, though, writing … “An original member of Kool & The

News 2021 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns The festival is now scheduled to return in the spring of 2022 By Madison Bloom August 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Photo by Skip Bolen/WireImage). Facebook Twitter The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has officially canceled

Mally Mall‘s slated to begin his 33-month prison term next week, but he’d like a little more time before he has to check in … because he says he needs to undergo a medical procedure first. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ … the hip-hop producer — who pled guilty in late 2019

News Kool & the Gang Co-Founder Dennis Thomas Dies at 70 Thomas played on every one of the funk group’s studio albums, with a career that spanned almost 60 years By Noah Yoo August 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Dennis Thomas—longtime saxophonist and an original member of Kool & the Gang—has died, as the

Play video content TMZ.com Tank is ecstatic that his early tunes are finally seeing the light of day, officially, alongside Aaliyah‘s catalog … this in spite of the drama behind the scenes. The R&B crooner broke down what this moment means for him Saturday morning when we ran into him at LAX, and he said

News Watch the New Trailer for Season 2 of Wu-Tang: An American Saga The new season of Hulu’s biographical series on the Wu-Tang Clan premieres next month By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter A screengrab of the new trailer for Wu-Tang: An American Saga season 2 Facebook Twitter Hulu has shared the

Nicki Minaj‘s husband is taking a plea deal that could seriously lighten his punishment for failing to register as a sex offender in California … TMZ has learned. According to docs filed by federal prosecutors … Kenneth Petty has agreed to plead guilty to one count of failing to register, and in return, the feds