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Russell Simmons had a Father’s Day worth forgetting … as his estranged family is accusing the music mogul of being a gaslighting expert who’s rattled their last nerves. The day took a sour start when Russ’ oldest daughter Ming effectively burned her dad and wished her MOTHER, Kimora Lee Simmons, a Happy Father’s Day. Russ

News The Weeknd and Moses Sumney Share New Songs From HBO’s The Idol: Listen Sumney wrote “Get It B4,” which appears in the latest episode of the series By Madison Bloom June 19, 2023 Facebook Twitter Still from The Idol (Courtesy of HBO). Facebook Twitter Following the third installment of HBO’s The Idol, the Weeknd

Milton Powell — aka, Big Pokey, a longtime Houston rapper — died this weekend after a scary fall onstage that came out of nowhere … and which ultimately took his life. The Texas-based MC collapsed at a bar in neighboring Beaumont late Saturday night. Video is circulating showing Pokey standing on what appears to be

News Big Pokey, Houston Rapper in Screwed Up Click, Dies at 45 A pillar of Texas hip-hop, he fainted during a performance last night and later died at the hospital By Nina Corcoran June 18, 2023 Facebook Twitter Big Pokey, photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images Facebook Twitter Houston rapper Big Pokey, an integral part of

Dozens of statues Michael Jackson displayed at his Neverland Ranch are going back up for grabs … but instead of a package deal this time, the art is up for sale individually. Noble Art Lovers tells TMZ … the private collector who owns 28 pieces from the singer’s infamous California estate is still trying to

News Grammys Winnows Big Four Categories to 8 Nominees and Tightens Album of the Year Requirements After moving up to 10 nominees in 2022, the four main categories are back to 8 nominees apiece By Jazz Monroe June 16, 2023 Facebook Twitter Harry Styles with the 2023 Album of the Year Grammy (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Kourtney Kardashian brought down the house at the Blink-182 concert Friday night with some earth-shattering news … she’s pregnant!! The reality star was standing in a packed crowd watching her hubby Travis Barker and his bandmates perform Friday night at BMO Stadium in L.A. when she raised a large sign bearing an even larger message

News AEW Collision’s Theme Song Is Elton John’s “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” Watch the new Saturday night wrestling show’s opening credits sequence soundtracked by the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road classic By Evan Minsker June 16, 2023 Facebook Twitter Elton John, December 1973 (David Redfern/Redferns) Facebook Twitter AEW Collision is a new weekly wrestling show

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are continuing a theme for the Kardashian family … coming together to support their kids, despite a lot of past drama. The exes both showed up for son Saint‘s basketball game Friday at the Mamba Academy in Thousand Oaks … though they both rolled up separately, with Kim bringing Saint

News Detroit Rapper Veeze Announces New Album Ganger The musician’s long-teased follow-up to his 2019 debut, Navy Wavy, will be out June 27  By Alphonse Pierre June 16, 2023 Facebook Twitter Veeze, photo by Lestyn Park Facebook Twitter Detroit rapper Veeze has announced his new album, Ganger. It’s the first full-length from Veeze since his

Ne-Yo is NOT back with his ex-wife Crystal Renay despite their recent public outing together … we’re told things are strictly professional, and the two are cordial. Here’s the deal … Ne-Yo and Crystal raised eyebrows this week when they were both on hand for a public appearance at the opening of their restaurant chain’s

News Tainy Details New Album Data Featuring Bad Bunny, Arca, Four Tet, Skrillex, and More J Balvin, Sech, Daddy Yankee, Rauw Alejandro, and many others appear on the producer’s studio debut By Madison Bloom June 15, 2023 Facebook Twitter Tainy (Photo by Elliott Muscat). Facebook Twitter Puerto Rican superproducer Tainy has detailed his long-awaited studio

French Montana doesn’t want American immigrants to fall prey to mistreatment … and the “Unforgettable” rapper is dedicating his time to that exact cause. Thursday saw the premiere of French’s partnership and promo for “Informed Immigrant” an organization that provides information, education, and support to undocumented families living in the United States. French has repped

News Music Publishers Sue Twitter for $250 Million, Citing Copyright Infringement The lawsuit follows years of attempts to reach a licensing deal with the social media company By Matthew Ismael Ruiz June 14, 2023 Facebook Twitter The Twitter logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

50 Cent‘s booze brand is adding ice to the mix … as in, a new partnership with the Stanley Cup champions … The Las Vegas Golden Knights. The NHL club, which hoisted professional hockey’s trophy Tuesday night, announced a multi-year partnership Wednesday with the rapper’s spirits company. 50 Cent’s Sire Spirits, which makes Branson Cognac

News Jesse Malin Paralyzed From the Waist Down After Rare Spinal Stroke Friends of the New York musician have launched a donation campaign to help cover Malin’s medical bills By Madison Bloom June 14, 2023 Facebook Twitter Jesse Malin, photo by Katrina del Mar Facebook Twitter Last month, New York musician Jesse Malin sustained a

Nick and Aaron Carter‘s sister, Bobbie Jean, was busted in Florida after allegedly stealing some stickers from a Hobby Lobby … and cops say she had fentanyl. According to the arrest report, obtained by TMZ, Bobbie was arrested Saturday in Hernando County after allegedly stealing six Hobby Lobby items valued at just over $55. The

News Polaris Prize 2023 Long List: Alvvays, Feist, U.S. Girls, Andy Shauf, and More Badge Époque Ensemble, Jessie Reyez, and Daniel Caesar are also in the larger first round eligibility list of consideration for the best Canadian album of the year By Evan Minsker June 13, 2023 Facebook Twitter Alvvays in 2022 (Lorne Thomson/Redferns) Facebook

Ice Spice isn’t taking too kindly to internet trolls who think her rap career only blew up because she’s light-skinned, the ‘Munch’ rapper thinks everyone loses as a result of the conversation. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Ice Spice graced the newest cover of “Teen Vogue” Tuesday and addressed the social

News Model/Actriz Announce 2023 Fall Tour Plus, they’ve shared a remix of “Amaranth” by Mmph By Nina Corcoran June 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Model/Actriz, photo by Lily Frances Facebook Twitter Model/Actriz have announced a 2023 fall tour in support of their debut album, Dogsbody, which came out back in February. Beginning late July in California,

YNW Melly‘s career essentially came to an end in 2019 after he was arrested and charged with double homicide … but his streaming has seen a resurgence as of late. On Monday, Melly’s trial kicked off in Florida’s Broward County court, where it was uncovered the 24-year-old rapper had absolutely zero RIAA certifications on his

News Bambii Announces Infinity Club EP, Shares Video for New Song: Watch “Wicked Gyal” features London artist Lady Lykez By Matthew Ismael Ruiz June 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Bambii, photo by Wesley Stringer Facebook Twitter Toronto DJ and producer Bambii has announced her new EP, Infinity Club, with a new song called “Wicked Gyal,” featuring

Kevin Federline says he and his family have had to endure way too much over the years, and a recent report claiming those around Britney fear she’s on meth is just too much to handle … and he’s fighting back. The report, published over the weekend by The Sun and Daily Mail is from a

News Fiona Apple Covers Idaho State Song for This American Life: Listen Apple recorded her version of “Here We Have Idaho” for a recent episode of the NPR show By Madison Bloom June 11, 2023 Facebook Twitter Fiona Apple in 2018 (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Fiona Apple contributed a version of the

Nicki Minaj is the victim of a swatting prank … one the Sheriff’s Dept. says involved a caller falsely claiming Nicki’s child was being abused, but also — that her house was up in flames. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the attempted swatting went down earlier this month when child services got an anonymous

News Watch Amaarae’s New “Wasted Eyes” Video The musician’s Interscope debut, Fountain Baby, is out now By Madison Bloom June 9, 2023 Facebook Twitter Amaarae, photo by Lauren Dunn Facebook Twitter Amaarae has shared a new music video for her Fountain Baby track “Wasted Eyes.” The Lauren Dunn–directed video takes place in a sleek nightclub

YFN Lucci is rejecting a plea deal Georgia prosecutors offered him in his racketeering case … we’ve learned Lucci’s instead opting to go to trial to clear his name. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ Hop Hop, Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis recommended a 20-year sentence, 17 of them in prison … and in

News David Byrne and Broadway Musicians’ Union Reach Hiring Agreement for Here Lies Love A dozen musicians will now provide the show’s live score, following union pushback over the new production By Allison Hussey June 9, 2023 Facebook Twitter David Byrne, May 2023 (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter David Byrne has come to

Play video content TMZ.com Lil Jon‘s doesn’t just DJ for people, he’s got live animals in the crowd too … as evidenced in his latest gig in West Hollywood. The “Shots” rapper rocked the house for the “Secrets & Sisterhood: The Sozahdahs” series premiere party Thursday, a show that also featured a Burmese python and

News Neil Young Announces First Tour Since 2019 Young is lining up solo acoustic shows where he plans to perform songs he’s never played live By Evan Minsker June 9, 2023 Facebook Twitter Neil Young, photo by Daryl Hannah Facebook Twitter Neil Young has announced a tour—his first since 2019. Earlier this week, Young told