Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Jillian Michaels stands by her comment about Lizzo‘s weight, but says don’t for a second think she was fat shaming her over her worth as an entertainer … it was all about her health. We got the fitness guru Thursday morning in NYC, and she was playing a little defense
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The Men are back with a new album called Mercy. It’s out February 14 via Sacred Bones. Have a listen to the album track “Children All Over the World” below. The new album arrives two years after their previous collection Drift. At the end of 2018, they released a compilation called Hated (2008-2011), which collected
Exclusive TMZ.com Justin Bieber will reveal in his documentary why so many people thought he was battling deep depression … fact is, he was, but it was the result of contracting Lyme disease. Sources who have seen the documentary — which drops January 27 — tell us Justin and others in his life discuss the
Henry Rollins has been recruited by the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board to host a five-part video series about the city. Watch the first entry, “Rollins’s Rules: LAX” below. Part one follows the actor and former Black Flag frontman as he walks through the various steps of flying in and out of LAX, Los
Exclusive TMZ.com Rae Sremmurd‘s stepfather — who helped raised them since they were young — is dead after a shooting in Mississippi, and police have one of their brothers in custody. Tupelo PD says officers were dispatched Monday night to a home where officers found a man who’d died on the scene from at least
Several indie record labels announced today that they’ve parted ways with Warner Music Group’s Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) and will be working with North Carolina distributor Redeye going forward, Billboard reports. Beggars Group—the collective of labels that includes 4AD, Matador, Rough Trade, Young Turks, and XL—are joined by Domino and Saddle Creek in the move.
Exclusive TMZ.com G Herbo just pled guilty in his battery case … and he’s avoiding time behind bars, as long as he keeps his nose clean. TMZ broke the story … the rapper was busted in Atlanta back in April after police said he assaulted the mother of his child, Ariana Fletcher, during an argument.
Elton John and longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin have won the award for Best Original Song at this year’s Golden Globes. Their Rocketman track “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again”—performed by John and lead actor Taron Egerton—beat out Beyoncé’s “Spirit” (The Lion King), “Into the Unknown” (Frozen II), Cynthia Erivo’s “Stand Up” (Harriet), and Taylor Swift’s
TMZ.com DaBaby is a free man again — of sorts — because he’s been released from jail, but he’s not out of the woods. The rapper posted $1,500 and bailed out of Miami-Dade county jail late Saturday night. DaBaby was being held on a warrant out of Dallas for organized criminal activity — specifically, a
Yesterday (January 3), Justin Bieber resurfaced with “Yummy”—his first new solo single in over four years. Now, Bieber has shared the song’s accompanying music video, directed by Bardia Zeinali, which sees him attend a colorful dinner party with some eclectic guests, sampling questionable green gelatin, lobster, and other dishes. Check that out below. [embedded content]
Exclusive TMZ.com The guy who got jumped and robbed by DaBaby and his crew plans to lawyer up and file suit against them. The victim — who TMZ learned is a concert promoter named Kenneth — tells us … multiple attorneys have reached out to him to offer their services — as in suing DaBaby.
Michael Stipe has released his second solo single, titled “Drive to the Ocean.” The new track arrives with an accompanying music video shot by Stipe. Stipe has also shared a video message about the new song, which arrives the day before his 60th birthday. Watch the visual for “Drive to the Ocean,” as well as
Play video content Exclusive Details DaBaby got hauled away in handcuffs, and it’s because cops want to hear what he has to say about a robbery … TMZ has learned. The rapper’s been taken to police headquarters in Miami for questioning by detectives regarding a robbery Thursday around 12:30 PM. Seven cop cars were on
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2020 lineup is currently being revealed on Twitter piece by piece. Rage Against the Machine have been mentioned—they were previously confirmed as headliners. King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Denzel Curry, and FKA twigs have also been mentioned. Stay tuned for more updates. Coachella 2020 takes place across
Alongside a steady riff, a vocal stained with bittersweet emotion cuts through a moderate rock melody at the start of This Time’s “Runaway,” lead single from their new album Two, that will carry us through the misty rhythm and into a fiery chorus unscathed. “You say you’re a runaway / But you’re daddy’s girl, and you’ll
Play video content Exclusive A+E Networks/Kreativ Inc Damon Dash says Aaliyah wanted absolutely nothing to do with R. Kelly after they pulled the plug on their controversial marriage back in the day. TMZ’s obtained this clip of Damon’s interview on the soon-to-be-released Lifetime documentary, “Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning” … and the music
The Strokes performed a new song at their New Year’s Eve show in Brooklyn Tuesday night. It’s called “Ode to the Mets,” according to Spin. Watch it happen below. In the clip, Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas tells the crowd that after the band took off the 2010s, “We’ve been unfrozen, and we’re back.” In May,
The Weeknd kicked off a new decade by throwing a massive New Year’s Eve bash at an $80 million estate. The party went down in Bev Hills — the super swanky part — and the guest list was impressive. For starters, Travis Scott and French Montana attended, fresh off FM’s scary, 2-week hospital stay. Play
Justin Bieber has announced a new docuseries, Seasons, coming to YouTube. It premieres on January 27, with new episodes arriving on Mondays and Wednesdays. Watch a trailer for the series below. Bieber has a new song, “Yummy,” that’s out this Friday. Last week, Bieber announced an extensive spring-summer tour of the United States with a
Getty Travis Scott continued what seemed to be a full-court press to get Kylie Jenner back, proclaiming his undying love for her. Travis sat for an interview with XXL magazine, and said of daughter Stormi, “I love her mommy and I always will. The hard part about relationships is just trying to be in one
Former President Barack Obama has shared his 2019 “Songs of the Year” playlist. This year’s edition includes tracks from Big Thief, Frank Ocean, Rosalía, Solange, the National, Beyoncé, Lizzo, DaBaby, and more. Check out the whole playlist below. Obama’s playlist includes some of the biggest pop hits of the year (Lil Nas X and Billy
Play video content Exclusive Details French Montana has lots to celebrate … he’s lucky to be alive after his big hospital scare, so what better way to show gratitude than to buy yourself a $1.5 million whip!!! French got a brand new blue Bugatti delivered to his pad in Vegas Sunday night. We’re told it
Vaughan Oliver, the graphic designer whose artwork was synonymous with 4AD and its corner of alternative rock, died peacefully this afternoon (December 29) at the age of 62. Representatives for 4AD and the publisher Unit Editions confirmed the news to Pitchfork. After studying in Newcastle, Oliver moved to London in the 1970s to work in
Swae Lee‘s on-again, off-again girlfriend is probably in off mode for him right now — ’cause she says she tried breaking his windows … and also offered cash to have his life taken. Crazy video presumably taken and posted by the Rae Sremmurd rapper’s ex, Marliesia Ortiz, made the rounds Saturday, which appears to show
Spotify will suspend all political ads in 2020, citing a need for tighter vetting tools and systems, Ad Age and Variety report. The announcement comes amid ongoing criticism of online platforms whose ad standards lag behind other media, allowing misleading or malicious content to reach voters. In a statement to Variety and Ad Age, Spotify
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes are closing out their 2019 Extreme PDA World Tour in grand fashion. Camila and Shawn hit up Chubby’s Jamaican kitchen in Toronto Friday night, and they couldn’t keep their hands or lips off each other. It’s clearly super cold up there, because they really bundled
The internet radio and streaming platform 8tracks is shutting down. According to founder David Porter, the site’s last day online is December 31. In a blog post about the decision, Porter explained that the company could no longer afford to cover royalty payments through its free, ad-supported service or a subscription model. Porter said that
Alamy It’s eerie for sure … George Michael‘s sister died on Christmas Day … exactly 3 years after the singer himself died. Melanie Panayiotou was found dead in her London home by her sister, Yioda. The cause of death was not revealed, but cops say it’s not being treated as suspicious. Police would not elaborate.
Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig was the latest guest on the Song Exploder podcast. He joined host Hrishikesh Hirway to discuss Father of the Bride track “Harmony Hall” and its years-long incubation process. After sharing an embryonic voice note recorded in 2011, he walks through a series of takes recorded over the years, incorporating baroque and classic
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Tiffany Haddish has no time for people who are criticizing Blueface for making it rain on Skid Row in Downtown L.A. … because she says what the rapper did is steeped in tradition. We got Tiffany at the Laugh Factory on Xmas day … where comedians and celebs dished out