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During that time, I’d also been following Amanda Kloots as she documented her husband Nick Cordero’s time in the ICU while in a coma after being admitted for COVID-19. Imagining her sitting by his side, waiting, hopeful for him to wake up, it got me thinking about all the millions of people, all over the

Play video content Cannon’s Class Kanye West spared no expense putting on his Sunday Service … he claims it cost a whopping $50 MILLION to pull it off!!! Ye recently sat down with Nick Cannon for a segment on Nick’s podcast, “Cannon’s Class,” and they started talking dollar figures, with Kanye boasting he’s richer than

In March, Paradigm Talent Agency laid off hundreds of staffers due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The laid-off employees reportedly received no severance and only one month of health care and benefits. Now, according to a new report by Billboard, several former Paradigm employees have launched their own talent agency called TBA. According to Billboard,

Exclusive DJ Erick Morillo — best known for his 1993 hit “I Like to Move It” — has died … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us the DJ and music producer’s body was found this morning in Miami Beach … the circumstances surrounding his death are currently unclear. Best known for his work

Brandy and Monica were the latest stars to challenge each other on Verzuz. Tonight (August 31), the singers faced off in a hit-for-hit battle. Monica also shared a new song called “Trenches” featuring Lil Baby. It ended, of course, with “The Boy Is Mine” and the promise of an upcoming tour. See how each round

Play video content Brandy and Monica started off their Verzuz rap battle with a very important message from a very special surprise guest … Kamala Harris!!! Joe Biden‘s running mate showed up at the start of Brandy and Monica’s showdown Monday, and she reminded everyone why it’s so important to vote in the upcoming election.

YG has announced a new album called MY LIFE 4HUNNID, which arrives October 2 (via Def Jam). He’s also shared the music video for his new song “Equinox,” featuring fellow L.A. rapper Day Sulan. Check that out below. MY LIFE 4HUNNID will mark YG’s follow-up to last year’s 4REAL 4REAL. So far in 2020, YG

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com G Herbo says the police will kill black people at any moment … and he’s warning black youth to learn this lesson early so they know how to act in certain situations. We got the Chicago rapper Friday at LAX and asked how he’s coping with the Jacob Blake shooting,

The Weeknd has won Video of the Year during tonight’s 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. His visual for “Blinding Lights,” directed by Anton Tammi, beat out videos from Billie Eilish (“everything I wanted”), Eminem and Juice WRLD (“Godzilla”), Taylor Swift (“The Man”), Future and Drake (“Life is Good”), and Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande (“Rain

Dave Grohl just took up an awesome challenge from a drumming prodigy who’s only 10 — and he also put the ball back in her court … which means there’s more rockin’ to come. The Foo Fighters founder was called out by 10-year-old Nandi Bushell — who’s a bit of a percussion sensation across the

Megan Thee Stallion performed a virtual concert tonight (August 29), a production facilitated by Live Nation and with creative direction by choreographer Jaquel Knight, who worked on Beyoncé’s Coachella performances. See the full set list below. Calling the livestream her “first day back,” the rapper performed an energetic hour-long set that covered her catalog and

A British street singer made an elderly woman’s day by crooning an oldie but goodie by none other than The King — and both of their performances are an absolute treat to watch. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. The guy’s name is Jason Allan — an independent artist and judge on

Arenas across the United States—including Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Forum in Los Angeles—will be converted into polling places for the November 3 general election. Every city in which the NBA has a franchise will feature an arena-sized polling place—all of which have remained closed for months to sports, concerts, and

Justin and Hailey Bieber are land barons in L.A., with multiple, multi-million dollar mansions in the same city … and the latest is a major upgrade. The singer and his model wife just dropped a whopping $25.8 million on a massive home in the rich and star-studded Beverly Park, an insanely exclusive Beverly Hills gated

The estate of Leonard Cohen is “exploring” its legal options after his song “Hallelujah” was featured twice at the Republican National Convention Thursday night. Both the estate and Sony/ATV Music Publishing have confirmed to Pitchfork that the use was not authorized. Following Donald Trump’s acceptance speech for the Republican nomination, a recording of the song

Exclusive New mom Katy Perry‘s got sushi-on-the-brain now, but she effectively booted it from her diet during her pregnancy by adding a few new faves to her takeout orders. KP called on the good folks at Postmates 25 times while she was carrying Daisy Dove and almost half of those orders included some sort of

California indie rock group Grandaddy are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2000 LP The Sophtware Slump by reissuing the LP and releasing a new piano version of the record. The Sophtware Slump ….. on a wooden piano features core songwriter Jason Lytle performing the entire album solo on piano. Grandaddy have shared a video

Play video content Breaking News Barstool Sports – The Corp Jennifer Lopez says owning the NY Mets would not only be “amazing” for her … but extremely beneficial for MLB to have a strong woman in a position of power. Both J.Lo and Alex Rodriguez have been laser-focused on trying to buy the team from

A$AP Ferg has shared the new song “No Ceilings,” featuring Lil Wayne and Jay Gwuapo. It’s produced by AXL Beats. The track shares its name with Wayne’s 2009 mixtape and finds Ferg rapping, “Like Wayne, I got no ceilings.” Check out the song’s video, directed by Eif Rivera, below. A$AP Ferg recently shared “Move Ya

Exclusive The 11th time was not a charm for Mark David Chapman, the man who murdered John Lennon … his request for parole was once again rejected. The infamous killer had another interview with the Board of Parole last week in New York, and just like his 10 previous attempts … the Board was unmoved.

Canadian/American singer, composer, and transgender activist Beverly Glenn-Copeland has surprise-released a new album titled Live At Le Guess Who?. The LP features music recorded live at the titular festival in Utrecht back in 2018. Glenn-Copeland has also shared a live video of his song “Sunset Village.” Watch the video and Listen to Live At Le

Play video content @42069horndog/@alexthefeminist/Tik Tok The words of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion came head-to-head with the word of the Lord on a city sidewalk — and it sounds like the former might’ve beaten out the good book. Check out this video of an older guy reading aloud from the Bible on a sidewalk,

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Exclusive Kanye West took advantage of a tech company to advance his Yeezy brand and launch his popular Sunday Service, then left them high and dry … according to a new suit. MyChannel, Inc. says it’s a black-owned business specializing in video and e-commerce technology. The company claims it linked up with Kanye in Spring

London-based virtual reality live music platform MelodyVR has acquired Rhapsody International (the parent company of Napster) for $70 million. According to a press release, MelodyVR hopes the “acquisition will enable the creation of a unique music platform that will offer both immersive live performances and music streaming.” MelodyVR CEO Anthony Matchett said in a statement,

Breaking News NBA superstar Damian Lillard is paying tribute to Kobe Bryant in the booth … by dropping a Mamba-inspired track for NBA 2K21 — and SNOOP DOGG is on it!!! The Trail Blazers guard teased the song featuring the hip-hop legend and rapper Derrick Milano on Kobe Bryant Day (8/24) … officially announcing “Kobe”

Iggy Pop’s cockatoo son, noted Instagam influencer Biggy Pop, has been named the “founding patron” of the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital in Australia. The press release announcing this news features some “quotes” from Biggy explaining his decision to become a patron of the organization as it works to build a mobile wildlife hospital. I’m a

Cardi B‘s not wet behind the ears when it comes to promoting herself, so it’s no surprise she’s selling “WAP” gear in a way that’ll get everyone talking. The rapper’s online store is promoting a new merchandise line featuring the title of her sexually explicit hit track with Megan Thee Stallion, and it’s um …

Justin Townes Earle, the singer-songwriter and son of Steve Earle, has died. The news was confirmed on his official Facebook page on Sunday night. He was 38. “It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin,” the statement reads. “So many of you have