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Kanye West is in the home stretch of his Presidential campaign, and he’s laser-focused … on making money off a pricey line of 2020 Vision merch. Ye unveiled a collection that included $60 hats and $160 hoodies Wednesday night while the legit VP candidates were debating. The items included messages like, “Vote Kanye” and “God

Tory Lanez is facing new felony weapons and assault charges in connection with his July 12 arrest on a concealed firearm charge in Los Angeles, the incident in which he was accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in her feet. He’s been charged with assault with a semiautomatic firearm, personal use of a firearm, and

American actors and brothers Nathaniel Wolff (left) and Alexander Wolff (right) gained fame in 2007 when they landed the role of the rockstar siblings Nat and Alex in the hilarious kids documentary spoof “The Naked Brothers Band” on Nickelodeon. Nat and Alex were joined on the show by their buddies David Levi, Cooper Pillot, Thomas

Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB has announced his major label debut. It’s called FatBoy, and it arrives Friday (October 9) via Universal. The 17-track LP features Yo Gotti, G Herbo, Tay Keith, Trippie Redd, and NLE Choppa. It features BlocBoy’s previously-released single “Swervin.” Check out FatBoy’s tracklist and album art below. In 2018, BlocBoy released his

Exclusive Britney Spears lacks the mental capacity to sign a sworn declaration in her conservatorship case … and her own lawyer compared her inability to sign a document to a comatose patient. There was a hearing Wednesday in Britney’s conservatorship case … it was routine at first, but then the judge started asking questions about

Angel Olsen performed on the latest edition of NPR’s “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” series. Seated on a willow-draped porch, she played the title track from her new album Whole New Mess, along with “Iota” (from 2014’s Burn Your Fire for No Witness), “What It Is (What It Is),” and “Waving, Smiling.” Watch it happen below.

Eddie Van Halen — the legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen — has died after a long battle with throat cancer … TMZ has learned. Sources directly connected to the rock star tell us … he died at St. Johns Hospital in Santa Monica Tuesday. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with

Kim Gordon is releasing a new book next week. It’s called No Icon and it arrives October 13 via Rizzoli. According to the listing, it’s a scrapbook featuring previously unseen photos, writings, and ephemera from throughout her career. The book is set to open with a foreword from Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney. Find more information

Exclusive Rick Ross has reason to smile … and not just ’cause he’s THE Boss, but because he’s a Boss with a brand new set of chompers. We’re told the rapper recently headed down to Colombia for an appointment with celebrity and renowned Colombian dentist Dr. Mario Montoya, who performed a 6-hour procedure on Rick

Billie Eilish and FINNEAS appeared on tonight’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the new James Bond theme “No Time to Die.” They also sat down for a chat with Fallon before the performance, discussing their big night at the Grammys, her speech and performance at the Democratic National Convention, and

Mick Fleetwood‘s going the way of the Fleetwood Mac-loving skateboarder who went viral for cruising on “Dreams” and juice … and it’s awesome. The rock band’s co-founder and drummer joined the “Dreams” Challenge Sunday by sharing his own TikTok, showing him grooving to their 1977 hit on a skateboard … while sipping on some cran-raspberry

Nathan Apodaca is the TikTok star who hopped on a skateboard and lip synced to Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” while clutching a bottle of Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice. The video went viral, resulting in a streaming spike for the already massive song from Rumours. The band tweeted their appreciation, and now in the grand tradition of

Play video content @dababy, @mrsavagelife4 / Instagram / TMZ.com DaBaby‘s music video shoot ended abruptly when shots rang out and the crowd scattered, and it sounds like it might have been a drive-by. The rapper was in Charlotte, North Carolina Saturday, ensconced in the crowd of what appear to be extras, when you hear shots

Megan Thee Stallion delivered a politically charged performance on the season premiere Saturday Night Live last night (October 3). Check it out below. Performing on a set that boldly displayed the text “PROTECT BLACK WOMEN,” Meg ran through her track “Savage” before setting her sights on Daniel Cameron, the attorney general of Kentucky and special

Play video content Exclusive FilmOn The Whitney Houston hologram that recently surfaced will have to be placed back under wraps … TMZ has learned it was already banned by a judge before the leak. As we first told you … a Whitney hologram originally intended for “The Voice” years ago leaked last week, and was

Organizers in Dallas, Texas have shared plans for a forthcoming library named for Power Trip singer Riley Gale, who died in August at age 34. The Dallas Hope Center, the city’s only shelter for LGBTQ+ youth, will be home to the Riley Gale Library. Organizers in Gale’s home town are seeking donations to build the

Exclusive Incubus co-founder and drummer Jose Pasillas took a nasty spill on his bike thanks to a defective handlebar, and it’s wreaked havoc on his wrist and his career … so he claims in a new lawsuit. According to the legal docs obtained by TMZ … Pasillas bought a brand new Specialized S-Works Tarmac bicycle

Denzel Curry has released a new song titled “Live From the Abyss.” On the track, the Florida rapper address the current political and social climate. For the month of October, net proceeds from the song benefit Dream Defenders. Listen below. This year, Denzel Curry collaborated with Kenny Beats on UNLOCKED. Revisit Pitchfork’s “How Denzel Curry

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx is looking for a new kind of music to his ears … the kind only a real estate agent can deliver ’cause his massive crib is now on the market. The band’s co-founder and bassist has listed his impressive L.A.-area home for a cool $5,699,000 … which comes to just over

Travis Scott appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thursday night (October 1). He sat down for an interview with Jimmy Kimmel about his new McDonald’s collaboration, and then gave a remote performance of “FRANCHISE.” Young Thug and M.I.A. also participated. Watch below. “FRANCHISE” came after the release of “The Plan,” which Travis Scott made for with

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Consequence thought Lupus predominantly affected Black women … but then the disease knocked him on his ass, and now he’s letting men know they should be aware too. The NY rapper tells TMZ … his knowledge about the autoimmune disease didn’t go beyond its impact on women. That all changed

The creators of This Is Spinal Tap—Christopher Guest, Rob Reiner, Harry Shearer, and Michael McKean—have signed on for a reunion benefit to assist Democrats campaigning in the swing state of Pennsylvania. Patton Oswalt will moderate the event on Wednesday, October 14, which fans can access with a donation to Pennsylvania Democrats. Find more details here.

Exclusive Nicki Minaj is a first-time mom … she and husband Kenneth Petty have welcomed their new child to the world! Sources with direct knowledge tell us … Nicki gave birth Wednesday in L.A. We don’t know the baby’s name or sex. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. As you know …

Laura Jane Grace—the singer and songwriter who fronts the bands Against Me! and the Devouring Mothers—has just surprise released a new album called Stay Alive. It’s out now via Polyvinyl. Listen to it below. The album was made this year during the COVID-19 pandemic as Against Me! came home from a tour. It was recorded

Breaking News REFORM Alliance — the criminal justice reform org launched by Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Michael Rubin and others — is celebrating its first major victory with CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a new bill into law. Newsom just put pen to paper on AB 1950 … legislation which will drastically reshape Cali’s probation system

This past spring, Lavender Diamond returned with “Look Through the Window,” the first new track from the Los Angeles–based trio since 2012’s Incorruptible Heart. Now, the group has announced a new album: Now Is the Time is out December 4 (via Petaluma). Below, check out another new song from the band, “This Is How We

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Nathan Apodaca, the guy who went viral after posting video of him drinking juice and vibing to Fleetwood Mac on his skateboard, is feeling blessed … he says the donations pouring in are gonna help him upgrade his busted car and RV. We tracked down Nathan in Idaho Falls, the