Music

News Watch Billie Eilish Cover “I’m in the Mood for Love” Taking on Julie London’s 1955 rendition of the track, Eilish and Finneas rounded out a session for BBC Radio 1’s “Live Lounge” By Matthew Strauss August 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish, screengrab via BBC Radio 1’s YouTube Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish and Finneas

Play video content TMZ.com T.I.‘s still super chill about his recent bust in Amsterdam … which he’s now calling “a slight kerfuffle” with a dash of “lost in translation.” We got the rapper and his wife, Tiny, Wednesday as they returned to the States, flying into LAX. We asked him to shed some light on

News Dua Lipa and DaBaby’s “Levitating” Remix Getting Less Radio Airplay Following Rapper’s Homophobic Remarks: Report A Billboard report found that a significant number of radio stations have opted for Lipa’s Future Nostalgia original over the remix in the days since the singer condemned her collaborator and his comments By Madison Bloom August 4, 2021

Biz Markie held a special place in Barack and Michelle Obama‘s hearts, as evidenced by the words they shared with his widow … which touched on a long-forgotten moment they shared in the run-up to the 2008 election. Mrs. Biz … Tara Hall herself, provided this copy of the letter the Obamas sent … and

News Unknown Mortal Orchestra Share Video for New Song “That Life”: Watch The Lydia Fine and Tony Blahd-directed clip stars a dancing blue puppet By Madison Bloom August 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson, photo by Amanda Hugenquist Facebook Twitter Unknown Mortal Orchestra have shared a brand new single. “That Life” arrives

Play video content T.I. says cops in Amsterdam busted him over a bike incident involving an officer — but he says they never put handcuffs on him, and he’s already out of jail after posting bail. The rapper recorded a video Tuesday while he says he was in custody in Amsterdam. According to T.I., he

News Tierra Whack Shares New Song “Walk the Beat”: Listen “Fashion shows, fancy clothes/That’s just the way it goes.” By Evan Minsker August 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack in 2019 (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack is back with a new single called “Walk the Beat.” The club track features these repeated words:

Play video content BET Biz Markie is being honored in the wake of his death — with friends, family and loved ones coming out to speak on his behalf in a major celebration of life … and TMZ’s live streaming the event. The rapper’s funeral took place early Monday in the Big Apple, with a

News Travis Scott Announces Production Deal With A24 Films The studio behind Uncut Gems will work alongside Cactus Jack Films on special projects By Quinn Moreland August 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Travis Scott, March 2017 (Victor Boyko/Getty Images for Kenzo) Facebook Twitter Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Films has landed a production deal with A24 Films, the

English artist David Gray was in his early 30s when the folksy jams and soothing vocals on his fourth album “White Ladder” shot to the top with some notable singles like “Babylon,” “Sail Away” and of course “This Year’s Love.” Although David Gray has made the most of his musical talents with a catalog of

News Ariana Grande Headlining New Fortnite Concert Series “The Rift Tour” takes place from August 6-8 in the game By Madison Bloom August 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ariana Grande (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia). Facebook Twitter Ariana Grande is the next artist who will host a concert in the online multiplayer game Fortnite.

DaBaby just got the hook — Lollapalooza organizers are yanking him out of their Sunday night lineup, which he was supposed to headline … due to his ignorant and homophobic comments. The legendary festival, going down in Chicago this weekend, announced Sunday morning … “Lollapalooza was founded on diversity, inclusivity, respect, and love. With that

News Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter to Score New Ballet Mythologies The collaboration with Opéra National de Bordeaux and Ballet Preljocaj premieres in 2022 By Noah Yoo July 31, 2021 Facebook Twitter Thomas Bangalter photo by Pierre Suu/GC Images Facebook Twitter Thomas Bangalter’s first post-Daft Punk project is a new ballet titled Mythologies. A co-production between

Play video content 42 Dugg has responded to a now-viral video of him kissing and licking his son’s neck — and he’s firing back with nothing but homophobia. The rapper addressed a clip he posted late this week in which he’s seen being affectionate with his young son — who just turned 3 — aboard

News Kris Wu, Chinese Canadian Pop Star, Detained in China on Suspicion of Rape The actor and singer has been dropped by prominent brands following recent allegations of sexual misconduct By Noah Yoo July 31, 2021 Facebook Twitter Wu Yifan aka Kris Wu, May 2021 (VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Chinese Canadian pop star

Country star Jake Owen is going to have to hit pause on celebrating the success of his hit song, “Made For You” … he’s being sued for allegedly stealing it. Alexander Cardinale and Morgan Reid filed legal docs in Nashville claiming Jake’s version lifts the lyrics and melody directly from their 2014 track with the

News Kanye West Announces Second Donda Album Release Event West will play his new album at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, August 5 By Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kanye West at the ‘DONDA by Kanye West’ listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras

Kanye West is hosting another listening party for his upcoming “Donda” album at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta … but he’s still brainstorming on how to make the event unique to fill new seats. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Yeezy and his production team locked down Aug. 5 at MBS for another “Donda” listening

News Tink Releases New Album Heat of the Moment: Listen Jeremih, Davido, and Yung Bleu feature on the Chicago R&B singer-songwriter’s full-length By Evan Minsker July 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tink, photo by Shaun Michael Facebook Twitter The Chicago singer and rapper Tink is back with a new album. Heat of the Moment includes guest

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez can’t keep their eyes, hands — and lots of other things — off of each other during their vacay … even while seated in a busy restaurant! The couple’s nautical trek along the Italian Riviera stopped Wednesday in the town of Nerano, where they had a super romantic meal —

News Watch Lorde Talk Cheese, Cicadas, and Onion Rings on “Hot Ones” The pop star enjoyed her spicy wing feast: “In the pop star, life I feel like you’re not smashing wings that often, you know?” By Madison Bloom July 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lorde, photo courtesy of First We Feast Facebook Twitter Lorde is

Play video content TMZ.com Leslie Jordan says ignorant, uninformed comments about HIV/AIDS from people like DaBaby are exactly why some gay people aren’t comfortable being themselves … so Leslie’s slamming the rapper’s homophobic rant as stupid and clueless. We got Leslie outside Kings Road Cafe in L.A. Wednesday and he laid into DaBaby … grousing

News Eladio Carrión Enlists J Balvin, Bobby Shmurda, and Daddy Yankee for New “TATA” Remix: Listen The track arrives with a video shot on the streets of New York City and Puerto Rico By Madison Bloom July 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter Eladio Carrión, J Balvin, Bobby Shmurda (Photos via Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Eladio Carrión

DaBaby‘s controversial Rolling Loud performance continues to stir up trouble — not just for him, but also for his surprise special guest … Tory Lanez. ICYMI, DaBaby went out of his way to do a big reveal of Lanez Saturday night during his set at the hip hop festival in Miami, but a lot of

News Violent Femmes Announce 30th Anniversary Reissue of Why Do Birds Sing? Listen to their previously unreleased song “Me and You” from the forthcoming release By Madison Bloom July 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Violent Femmes circa 1991 (Photo by Howard Rosenberg). Facebook Twitter Violent Femmes have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of their 1991 album

2:09 PM PT — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Jordison was pronounced dead at the scene … we’re told no foul play is suspected and there were no illegal drugs found at the house. The medical examiner will now work to determine an official cause of death. Joey Jordison, one of the founding members of

News Ian Sweet Shares New Video for Cover of Coldplay’s “Yellow”: Watch “Parachutes was the first CD I ever rented from the library and it changed my life. I owe a lot of who I am, and the way I write and perform music to Coldplay.” By Evan Minsker July 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ian

Play video content BACKGRID Britney Spears‘ mother is staying pretty tight-lipped about her daughter, which is interesting … because she said a lot in new legal docs about removing Britney’s dad from her conservatorship. Lynne Spears was at LAX Sunday with Britney’s brother, Bryan, but neither had much to say about the ongoing “Free Britney”

News Britney Spears Files to Oust Father Jamie Spears From Conservatorship Her new lawyer filed to replace Spears as head of her estate with certified public accountant Jason Rubin By Allison Hussey July 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter Britney Spears (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD). Facebook Twitter Britney Spears’ lawyer filed legal documents today