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Play video content Rihanna‘s had it up to here with fans begging for her new album while she’s busy trying to help people during the pandemic … and she’s calling out President Trump too. RiRi got heated Friday night while finally addressing the near-constant clamoring online for her to drop a new record. It’s clearly

Sturgill Simspon has tested positive for COVID-19, as the singer revealed via a post to his Instagram account earlier today. Simpson said he first sought medical attention on March 13, when he began to experience “chest pains, fever, and pre-stroke blood pressure levels,” but was unable to be tested for coronavirus until April 6. He

Exclusive Future is putting his alleged baby mama on blast — claiming she’s a nobody trying to be a somebody by profiting off his name, and their baby mama drama. The rapper claims Eliza Seraphin continues to trash talk him with misleading info, while at the same time, using Future’s name “to garner the attention

Consequence of Sound has announced Angel from Maywood: A Livestream Tribute to John Prine. The homage to Prine, who died earlier this week, will feature performances by the Decemberists’ Colin Meloy, Kevin Morby, the Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle, Grace Potter, Norah Jones, the Head and the Heart, Lake Street Dive, and more. The tribute will

Coachella was supposed to kick off Friday with tens of thousands of fans flooding the desert … instead it’s been reduced to a ghost town. The Empire Polo Club grounds, where thousands would park their asses and fire up their Instagram accounts lay bare … almost like a scene out of “I am Legend.” The

Usher, Lil Jon, and Ludacris have released a new song. The latest track from the team behind “Yeah!” is called “SexBeat.” That’s it below. Usher’s song “Climax” recently came up in an interview with the Weeknd, which then led to social media challenges and subtweets. (Here’s a summary, if you’re interested.) Ludacris’ most recent album

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com YBN Almighty Jay is not taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously, and his approach to quarantine life … is exactly what the doctor did NOT order. The rapper told us he IS staying home, adhering to California’s safer-at-home order … but while he’s there, he’s still got women pulling up at

Charli XCX has shared the first track from her forthcoming album how i’m feeling now, which she’s making as she self-isolates during the COVID-19 pandemic. This one is “forever.” According to a press release, Charli wrote “forever” within the last two days and she co–executive produced the song with A. G. Cook and BJ Burton.

Exclusive Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s potential website for their new foundation is now owned by an Internet troll, who’s using a Kanye West hit to send a pretty nasty message. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced Tuesday they were planning a new nonprofit called Archewell Foundation, but apparently they didn’t lock down at

Philadelphia rapper Chynna Rogers, best known as Chynna, died today, her family confirmed through her management. “Chynna was deeply loved and will be sorely missed,” they wrote in a statement. Her cause of death is currently unknown. She was 25. Rogers began her career as a model, signing with Ford Models when she was 14.

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Joel Osteen‘s got famous friends in various places, but they all have a shared goal — making his Easter Sunday service an inspirational, and virtual, one for the ages. The Lakewood Church pastor told us how he happened to get Mariah Carey, Kanye West and Tyler Perry on board for

The music world is reacting to the death of John Prine, who died today (April 7) of COVID-19 complications at the age of 73. “A simple majority of who I am as a person, let alone a musician, is because of John Prine,” Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon tweeted. “He is my number 1.” Amber Coffman

Exclusive Joel Osteen‘s still going big with his Easter service amid the coronavirus pandemic, but of course — for safety purposes — all the big names he’s recruited will be performing remotely … for a virtual service. Sources close to Osteen tell TMZ … his Lakewood Church in Houston will welcome Kanye West, Mariah Carey

The Weeknd’s new album After Hours arrived last month. Today (April 6), he’s shared the music video for “Until I Bleed Out,” which is the closing track on the standard edition of the record. It finds the Weeknd in a daze at a confetti-filled party. Watch below. The Weeknd has previously shared videos for “Heartless,”

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Master P is looking out for senior citizens in New Orleans … helping them stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic by hooking them up with free sanitizing. P tells TMZ … anyone over 60 years old in NOLA can sign up for a deep cleaning of their home, and also

A federal judge has dismissed several iconic musicians’ lawsuit against Universal Music Group over a 2008 warehouse fire that destroyed archived recordings, The New York Times reports. The lawsuit was filed by Soundgarden, Steve Earle, Hole, and the estates of Tupac Shakur and Tom Petty last year in response to a Times investigation of Hollywood

Exclusive People with extra time on their hands are turning to creative outlets during coronavirus isolation … learning to play new instruments and getting tailored voice lessons. Here’s the deal … some of the biggest providers of online music lessons and voice coaching are telling us the same thing, business is booming during the pandemic.

Laura Marling has announced she has moved up the release date of her new album, Songs for Our Daughter. Originally slated for a summer release, the record will now arrive April 10 via Partisan/Chrysalis. “In light of the change to all our circumstances, I saw no reason to hold back on something that, at the

Play video content Elton John has dug deep into his pockets only to pull out a million bucks to protect people living with HIV from contracting the coronavirus. Sir Elton posted a video, saying, “Today, I’m proud to announce that my Foundation is launching a $1million COVID-19 Emergency Fund to make sure that our frontline

Justin Vernon performed a new Bon Iver song during Bernie Sanders’ virtual town hall about the COVID-19 pandemic Saturday night. It’s called “Things Behind Things Behind Things.” Vernon also performed “Towers,” and “Blood Bank,” and a cover of Bob Dylan’s “With God on Our Side” during the broadcast. Watch it all below—Soccer Mommy performs “Circle

Exclusive Floyd Mayweather‘s daughter, Iyanna, has been arrested for felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, TMZ has learned, and it appears to have been a confrontation over NBA Youngboy. Iyanna Mayweather is currently in Houston’s Harris County jail after getting arrested at 1:30 AM Saturday. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, the alleged victim and

Marianne Faithfull has been hospitalized in London due to coronavirus (COVID-19). She is “stable and responding to treatment,” according to her manager François Ravard. Faithfull’s longtime friend Penny Arcade told Rolling Stone that Faithfull had checked herself into a hospital on Monday (March 30) following a few days of symptoms. She told the outlet that

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com DJ D-Nice‘s virtual turn up is no joke — he regularly has Michelle Obama, Rihanna and Halle joining in, and Diddy says the party is totally intoxicating. DJ D-Nice was on Friday’s “TMZ Live” and told us how his super-popular Instagram Live DJ sets were born. Turns out, it was

P!nk has revealed that she recently tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The singer broke the news in a statement posted on her Twitter account. “Two weeks ago my three-year-old son, Jameson, and I were showing symptoms of COVID-19,” she wrote. “Fortunately, our primary care physician had access to tests and I tested positive.” P!nk wrote

Play video content Selena Gomez says she has bipolar disorder, and she’s sharing a message about her diagnosis that might not reach the masses the way she hoped. Selena made the revelation Friday with Miley Cyrus, saying that after several trying years, “I realized that I was bipolar. And so, when I got to know

Bill Withers has died, The Associated Press reports. According to The AP, the legendary soul singer-songwriter, behind enduring hits like “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean on Me,” and “Lovely Day,” died from heart complications on Monday, March 30. He was 81 years old. Born in rural West Virginia, Bill Withers endured poverty and heartbreak from an

Breaking News YNW Melly says he tested positive for COVID-19 while awaiting trial in Florida for his double-murder case … and he says he’s gonna ask for a restricted release from jail. The rapper’s team claims he got a positive diagnosis for coronavirus Thursday while being held in Broward County jail. YNW Melly also says

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced a new concert film. Chunky Shrapnel was recorded on the band’s 2019 tour of Europe. It arrives April 17 with a live-streamed premiere, accompanied by a double-LP release of the live album. Check out the trailer below. “Chunky Shrapnel was made for the cinema but as both

Breaking News Fire back up the NFL return rumors for Rob Gronkowski … after he was cut from “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, he refused to close the door on his football career once again!! Gronk had been participating on the blind singing show this season … and it was pretty damn obvious the former Patriots

Ellis Marsalis, the New Orleans jazz pianist and patriarch of an accomplished family of musicians, has died. The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music confirmed his death to NBC News. Branford Marsalis said his father died of COVID-19 complications. He was 85. Marsalis was the father of renowned musicians Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo, and Jason Marsalis; his