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Usher‘s squabble with Chris Brown isn’t going to affect his performance later tonight in Las Vegas — because the guy’s taking the stage regardless … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell us Usher — who’s currently scheduled as the headliner for Saturday’s “Lover & Friends” music festival — will take the stage as

Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift, photo by John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images News Watch Taylor Swift Perform “Nothing New” With Phoebe Bridgers They broke out the Red (Taylor’s Version) song for her first Eras Tour stadium show in Nashville By Nina Corcoran May 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Last night (May 5) during the first of

Play video content TMZ.com Tom Sandoval says it’s been a month since he had a sip of booze …  he’s now fully into drinking non-alcoholic beer. The “Vanderpump Rules” star celebrated the sobriety milestone Thursday during his band’s concert at The Space at Westbury on Long Island, NY … telling the crowd he’s taking a

News Major Labels Win $50 Million Judgement Against Mixtape Host Spinrilla A federal judge in Georgia ruled that the site must shut down after infringing on material from Atlantic, Warner, Sony, and more By Allison Hussey May 5, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter A slate of major labels represented by the Recording Industry Association of

Tekashi 6ix9ine is ripping Billboard’s decision to allow artist merchandise to count toward record sales again, because he’s claiming his success was the only reason it stopped doing that in the first place!!! Billboard revealed Thursday its new rules would become effective on June 30 … prompting Tekashi to share his own soured experiences. Waiting

A record store customer in Atlanta, Georgia, February 2023 (Photo by Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg) News Billboard Announces New “Fan Bundle” Rule for Chart Eligibility The institution is reinstating merchandise bundles for album sales, with tight restrictions By Allison Hussey May 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Billboard has updated its eligibility rules again, restoring some formats

Play video content Instagram / @lizzobeeating Lizzo says she’s pulling the plug on a concert in Montreal … telling fans she just can’t muster the strength to perform because of flu-like symptoms. The “Truth Hurts” singer canceled her gig in Canada a few hours before Thursday’s scheduled showtime … saying she’s sick as a dog.

Ed Sheeran, May 2023 (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) News Ed Sheeran Wins “Thinking Out Loud” Copyright Trial The heirs of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” co-writer brought the highly contentious and consequential case. The songs are not similar enough to uphold their claim, a jury found. By Jazz Monroe May 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter

Play video content TMZ.com Dr. Dre‘s OG secret rap weapon, The D.O.C., has been trying to get his life story out into the world, and thinks he’s nearing the finish line after a bit of friction. TMZ Hip Hop spoke to the “No One Can Do It Better” rapper in the wake of his outburst

Kate Bush, 1978 (Chris Walter/WireImage) News Kate Bush Reacts to Rock Hall 2023 Induction: “I’m Completely Shocked” The iconic pop musician was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on her fourth nomination By Madison Bloom May 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter After four nomination rounds for the Rock & Roll Hall

Jamie Foxx has left a big absence in his hosting duties on “Beat Shazam” … a hole Nick Cannon hopes to fill while Jamie remains hospitalized with a serious mystery condition. TMZ has confirmed Nick will take over the hosting duties of the popular FOX game show where contestants attempt to guess songs with lyrics

Pete Davidson/Lil Uzi Vert (Getty Images) News Pete Davidson’s Saturday Night Live Episode with Lil Uzi Vert Canceled SNL joins other late-night shows in pausing as a result of the Writers Guild of America Strike By Allison Hussey May 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pete Davidson’s debut hosting Saturday Night Live this week (May

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are taking a classical approach to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1993 classic album “Doggystyle” … with a pair of summer blowout shows backed by a live orchestra! On Tuesday, Snoop and Billboard let the cat outta the bag that the “Doggystyle” concert was added to the Hollywood Bowl’s

The White Stripes’ Jack and Meg White, January 2003 (Dimitri Hakke/Redferns) News The White Stripes’ Lyrics Collected in New Book Along with Jack White’s words, The White Stripes Complete Lyrics includes essays from Hanif Abdurraqib, Ben Blackwell, and Caroline Randall Williams By Allison Hussey May 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The White Stripes’ collected

The cause of death for D.H. Peligro, longtime drummer for the Dead Kennedys, is now confirmed to be an overdose of a particular combo of narcotics that’s all too familiar these days. According to the autopsy report obtained by TMZ … DH, full name Darren Henley, died due to “combined effects of fentanyl and heroin.”

Mac DeMarco and Alan Palomo, artwork by Robert Beatty News Neon Indian’s Alan Palomo and Mac DeMarco Share Video for New Song: Watch The “Nudista Mundial ’89” visual was inspired by the 1980s adult video game Leisure Suit Larry By Matthew Strauss May 1, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Alan Palomo, best known for his

Play video content BACKGRID Francia Raisa is tossing serious shade toward her former friend, and kidney recipient, Selena Gomez … dodging questions any way she can about whether they’re still on good terms. The “How I Met Your Father” star was taking her dogs for a walk Sunday in Studio City when she was asked

Timbaland and Aaliyah (Getty Images) News Timbaland Reveals “Oompa-Loompa” Beat Inspiration Behind Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody” “I gotta thank Willy Wonka for that,” he said at the 2023 Pop Conference. He also discussed the iconic baby sample. By Evan Minsker April 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Timbaland sat down for a panel discussion

Tish Cyrus is ready to be a bride again — she just announced she’s engaged … and the husband-to-be is someone who’s pretty famous himself on the small screen. Miley’s mom broke the news Sunday, taking to IG with a photo of her and “Prison Break” star Dominic Purcell — specifically, though, a shot of

Navy Blue, photo by Jacob Consenstein News Navy Blue Announces June 2023 Tour The rapper will play concerts in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom in support of his Def Jam debut, Ways of Knowing By Allison Hussey April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Navy Blue has announced a tour in support

Play video content TMZ.com Suge Knight says his upcoming TV series will portray his version of the truth about how some of Death Row’s biggest records were made … allegedly without Dr. Dre‘s involvement. Suge tells TMZ Hip Hop … Daz Dillinger‘s latest interview — where he claimed he got $2.5 mil out of Suge

Tony Shhnow in “If It Wasn’t for Me,” directed by Darko News Tony Shhnow Releases Love Streak Project, Shares New “If It Wasn’t for Me” Video: Watch The Atlanta-based rapper’s new project has contributions from Mavi, Grimm Doza, DRAM, and more April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Prolific Atlanta-based rapper Tony Shhnow has shared

Play video content Two-time NFL Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce threw a huge festival in Kansas City on Friday night, and he got some big names in music to entertain the raucous crowd. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end hit the stage for the debut of his “Kelce Jam” music and food festival with

The Weeknd, April 2023 (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella) News The Weeknd and Mike Dean Share Four New Songs: Listen The tracks appear on Dean’s newly released album 4:23 By Allison Hussey April 29, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The Weeknd and Mike Dean have joined forces on a handful of new songs, which appear

Chance the Rapper seemingly angered his wife by grinding for the world to see during his 30th birthday romp, but the Chicago MC feels he’s in the right … if his new lyrics are to be believed. On Friday, Chance costarred on his Black Line Fest collaborator Vic Mensa‘s new music video “$WISH” and burst

The Gaslight Anthem, photo by Casey McAllister News The Gaslight Anthem Share First New Song in 9 Years: Listen “Positive Charge,” the New Jersey band’s first single since 2014, arrives ahead of a U.S. tour By Matthew Strauss April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The Gaslight Anthem are back with “Positive Charge,” their first

There will be plenty of hip hop star power at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival … with everything from documentaries, premieres and even performances. On Thursday, OKX unveiled its laundry list of events, including Megan Thee Stallion‘s “Storyteller’s Conversation” … where the “Savage” rapper will be taking part in a panel discussion on June 15

Monica Barbaro, Joan Baez (Getty Images) News Monica Barbaro to Play Joan Baez in New Bob Dylan Movie A Complete Unknown Timothée Chalamet is set to play Dylan in the long-mooted biopic By Matthew Strauss April 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Top Gun: Maverick actress Monica Barbaro is in final talks to portray Joan

Turns out the death of Canadian actor Saint Von Colucci as a result of a dozen cosmetic surgeries was one big hoax … in fact, Von Colucci may not have even been a real person. The Daily Mail, reported Saint died Sunday morning at a South Korean hospital due to complications from the surgeries that

Bobbie Nelson and Amanda Shires, photo by Joshua Black Wilkins News Amanda Shires Announces New Album With Bobbie Nelson, Shares “Summertime” Cover: Watch the Video Featuring vocals from Nelson’s brother Willie By Matthew Ismael Ruiz April 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Amanda Shires has announced Loving You, her new album with the late Bobbie