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News Neil Young Withdraws From Farm Aid 2021 Over COVID-19 Concerns “I don’t want to play until you feel safe, and it is indeed, safe,” the musician and festival co-founder wrote on his website By Madison Bloom August 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Neil Young at Farm Aid 2019 (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter

Garth Brooks is pressing pause on the remaining stops on his stadium tour … and he says it’s because of the resurgence in COVID-19 cases across the country. The country music star announced Wednesday he’s scrapping 5 upcoming stadium shows at football stadiums in Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Nashville and Foxborough, Mass. … and he says

News Watch Courtney Barnett Perform “Rae Street” on Fallon From forthcoming LP Things Take Time, Take Time By Evan Minsker August 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Courtney Barnett, screengrab via YouTube/NBC Facebook Twitter Courtney Barnett was the musical guest on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Watch her perform “Rae Street” below.

Facebook is stepping in to scrub hateful comments directed at Lizzo from its social media platforms … and some trolls are even getting their accounts removed. Sources at Facebook tell TMZ … the company’s already removed a number of comments left on Lizzo’s recent Facebook and Instagram posts, and FB will continue reviewing reports of

News Trippie Redd Avoids Prosecution for 2018 Aggravated Assault and Battery Charges The District Attorney is declining to prosecute but said there appears to have been probable cause for Redd’s arrest By Madison Bloom August 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Michael Lamar White IV aka Trippie Redd, May 2018 (Jeff Hahne/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter In 2018,

Lil Wayne‘s never forgotten “Uncle Bob” — the former New Orleans police officer who saved his life when he attempted suicide at age 12 — and he’s told him he’s got his back for life if he ever needs anything. “Uncle Bob,” whose real name is Robert Hoobler, tells TMZ … he saw Lil Wayne

News Ray Charles Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame The singer joins Eddie Bayers, Pete Drake, and the Judds in the class of 2021 By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ray Charles, photo courtesy of Missing Piece Group Facebook Twitter Ray Charles has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of

Jay-Z‘s latest hustle is big-time gambling … he’s signed on with some heavy hitters in a bid to open a sportsbook in NY, and the move could make him a pioneer in the billion-dollar industry. TMZ has learned Jay’s name is on one of the applications submitted to the NY Gaming Commission requesting approval for

News Nanci Griffith, Folk and Country Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 68 The Grammy-winning artist was best known for “Love at the Five and Dime” and her cover of Julie Gold’s “From a Distance” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nanci Griffith performs in London, February 3, 2010. (Photo by Christie Goodwin/Redferns) Facebook Twitter

News Live Nation to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations or Negative Tests at All Events The new policy goes into effect October 4. Employees must also be fully vaccinated by that date. By Madison Bloom August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Crowd at 2017 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival—a Live Nation event (Photo by Douglas Mason/Getty Images). Facebook

News Perfume Genius Covers “I Will Survive”: Listen Mike Hadreas says he recorded the “deathbed-y” take on the disco classic for a commercial pitch By Allison Hussey August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Perfume Genius, May 2018 (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Boston Calling) Facebook Twitter Perfume Genius’ Mike Hadreas shared a cover of Gloria

News Pil Trafa, Argentine Punk Pioneer, Dies at 62 The lead singer of Los Violadores died of cardiopulmonary arrest at his home in Lima, Peru By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pil Trafa, the musician best known as the lead singer of Los Violadores, died at his home in Lima,

Play video content TMZSports.com U.S. skateboarding bronze medalist Jagger Eaton has Bieber Fever … ’cause the Olympic hero tells TMZ Sports he wants to personally invite Justin Bieber to a skate sesh!! Of course, Eaton became a sensation in Tokyo last month … becoming the first American to medal in skateboarding — and he did

Play video content TMZSports.com A fight between Aaron Carter and Lenny Dykstra is NOT gonna happen … so says the singer himself, who tells TMZ Sports the ex-baseball star is too old and fragile to step in the ring with him. As we previously reported, the former All-Star slugger called out the pop star earlier

Play video content @syesha / Instagram This video shows former “American Idol” finalist Syesha Mercado absolutely beside herself, in tears, as law enforcement takes her newborn baby following a child protective services investigation … and the video is stirring outrage. Syesha sobbed as she reluctantly handed over her baby daughter to Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies

News Pitchfork Music Festival 2021 Set Times Revealed Single day tickets are still available— find out when to catch Phoebe Bridgers, Erykah Badu, St. Vincent, Flying Lotus, and many more By Pitchfork August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Phoebe Bridgers (Frank Ockenfels), St. Vincent (Zackery Michael), Erykah Badu (courtesy) Facebook Twitter This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival

Jamie Spears has agreed it’s time to step down as conservator of Britney‘s estate — he just said so in new legal docs — and he wants to work with the court on an orderly transition. We’ve learned Jamie’s lawyer is filing legal docs in which he says, “There are, in fact, no actual grounds

News Jamie Spears to Step Down as Britney Spears’ Conservator: Report New court filings indicate the pop singer’s father intends to transition conservatorship duties to another person By Allison Hussey and Noah Yoo August 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter Britney Spears, July 2019 (Photo by Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Britney Spears has won

Play video content You can’t love dessert as much as Britney Spears does — at least not based on the sounds she was putting down when her BF was tempted … by an ice cream sundae. So, outwardly this is a video of chiseled Sam Asghari fighting off his desire to suck down some ice

News Navy Blue Shares New Video for “Primo”: Watch From the Brooklyn rapper’s latest album Navy’s Reprise By Madison Bloom August 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Navy Blue in “Primo” visual (Directed by Devlin Claro). Facebook Twitter Brooklyn rapper Navy Blue has released a new music video for his Navy’s Reprise song “Primo.” The visual is

Yella Beezy is in police custody in Texas, where he’s been arrested on weapon and drug charges … TMZ has learned. The rapper was busted Wednesday for possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon … according to records. The drug charge is a felony and the weapons charge is a misdemeanor.

News MTV VMAs 2021 Nominees Announced: See the Full List Here Justin Bieber and Megan Thee Stallion lead the field, with Billie Eilish, Drake, Lil Nas X, and plenty more receiving nominations By Eric Torres August 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter The 2021 MTV Video

Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Scott, was hospitalized following a suicide attempt during which she became combative with law enforcement … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us … police and emergency workers responded to a call of a suicidal person at Kim’s home in Michigan on July 30. We’re told when they arrived, Kim was

News Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Unreleased Songs Collected in New EP Gold Dust: Listen The late Icelandic composer’s features unused score pieces for film, TV, and more By Evan Minsker August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jóhann Jóhannsson (photo by Jónatan Grétarsson) Facebook Twitter Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, who died in 2018, was a prolific composer for film,

Washington D.C. artist Ginuwine (real name Elgin Baylor Lumpkin) was only 26 years old when he became a singing sensation after his debut album Ginuwine … The Bachelor was released in 1996 and featured the singles “Tell Me Do You Wanna,” “When Doves Cry” … and of course the chart-topping sexy song “Pony.” After the

News Billie Eilish Talks New Album, Performs “Happier Than Ever” on Fallon: Watch She discussed her reaction to the album’s success, told Fallon which shape and color he most resembles to her By Evan Minsker August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish and Jimmy Fallon (Andrew Lipovsky/NBC) Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish was the guest on

The Kid LAROI revealed he’s been locked in a room for 7 days because he has COVID … only to scrub that announcement from his social media a short time later. The teenage singer revealed the news in a now-edited Instagram caption Monday in which he was celebrating his #1 hit with Justin Bieber, “Stay,”

News Listen to Porridge Radio’s Cover of Wolf Parade’s “You Are a Runner and I Am My Father’s Son” The A-side to the band’s new Sub Pop single, with a cover of the Shins’ “New Slang” on the B-side By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter Porridge Radio, photo by El Hardwick Facebook

Dennis “D.T.” Thomas — Kool & The Gang’s longtime saxophone player — has died. The band announced the news Saturday, saying he passed away peacefully at his home in New Jersey. No cause of death was revealed. They had kind words for their dear friend, though, writing … “An original member of Kool & The