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The internet is ablaze with fury that Usher allegedly made it rain on strippers with fake ass money — with his face on it, no less — but take a breather, because that’s not how it went down. You might have caught wind of this today — a dancer going by the handle @beel0ove on

DMX‘s family is NOT strapped for cash, and is NOT asking the public to chip in for burial expenses — and if you see anything online saying otherwise … it’s total bunk. X’s direct family members tell TMZ … there’s been a lot of unfounded rumors circulating after DMX’s death last week, including a particularly

What Olivia Rodrigo‘s “Drivers License” giveth, it also taketh away — at least from her bank account — because the singer just got nailed with a parking ticket!!! Rodrigo catapulted to the top of the charts with the single earlier this year … but just learned one of the harsh realities of driving in Los

Kid Cudi paid homage to the later rocker Kurt Cobain — who died almost 27 years ago to the day — by wearing a dress almost identical to one worn by the Nirvana frontman. Cudi was the musical guest Saturday on “Saturday Night Live,” and he first paid respects to fallen ‘SNL’ star Chris Farley

The launch of Dolly Parton‘s new ice cream flavor had folks screaming for a scoop, but not quite enough to drop a grand on it … despite the efforts of online hucksters. Here’s what’s going down — the country music legend teamed up with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to create her very own flavor, Strawberry

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com “I’m sad, I’m very sad.” Anderson Silva was so shocked by the death of rap legend DMX, he could barely find the words — but ultimately explained how the guy made such a tremendous impact on his life. The MMA legend — who’s boxing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June

Tributes have been pouring in since DMX took his last breath Friday … and one fan credits him with forging an understanding about her own dad who was gripped by addiction. The woman wrote, “DMX is the reason I forgave my father after he passed for his years of addiction. We met in 2017 after

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Bad Bunny is ready to shut up all of his wrestling critics — he’s been busting his ass to get ready for WrestleMania … and Drew McIntyre admits he’s seriously impressed. The WWE superstar says he’s aware of some wrestlers in the company who aren’t happy with Bad Bunny getting

After rallying for DMX all week, his fans are still pouring out their emotions, and showing him love in the hours after his death. Almost immediately after the news of X’s passing … a makeshift memorial wall was started just outside White Plains Hospital in New York. The hip-hop icon’s loyal followers are lighting candles,

DMX has died — a week after suffering an overdose … TMZ has learned. TMZ broke the story … X had virtually no brain function after he was deprived of oxygen for nearly 30 minutes following his OD. Brain function never returned, and by Thursday his organs began failing while he remained on life support

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Billie Eilish traded in her iconic green hair for blonde locks to demonstrate her evolution as a person and an artist … so says her big brother. We got Finneas O’Connell leaving Blue Bottle Coffee in Los Angeles and asked about the big hair change, and why it’s such a

DMX‘s family is still holding out hope for a miracle, and while he remains on life support with no improvement in brain function — the grim circumstances are bringing his fam closer together than ever. As of late Thursday night, the rapper’s manager and close friend Steve Rifkind told TMZ  … his condition has not

DMX has not regained any brain function nearly a week after his overdose, and the family may soon be faced with a tormenting decision … whether to withdraw life support. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, the battery of tests performed on X Wednesday showed no improvement in brain activity since he was rushed to

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Master P is keeping DMX in his prayers, and he can’t help but think X’s drug overdose could have been prevented — and his idea is for rappers to do a better job looking after their own. We got Master P in Los Angeles Thursday and our photog asked him

Dr. Dre is denying his estranged wife’s abuse claims — claiming she’s making it all up as part of her strategy to try to get out of the prenup he insists is still in place. The mogul just filed new legal docs in his nasty divorce case with Nicole Young, claiming her abuse allegations are

Kodak Black was being targeted by hitmen when his security guard was shot in the leg … at least according to cops, who are reviewing threats made against him before the shooting. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Monday morning’s shooting down in Florida appears to be a hit and not just an armed robbery.

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Demi Lovato was jolted when she learned of DMX‘s overdose … a reminder of how lucky she is to still be alive. Demi will be on “TMZ Live” Wednesday … talking about her incredible documentary, ‘Dancing With the Devil,’ and her new album, “Dancing With The Devil…The Art of Starting

DMX remains on life support in a New York hospital, and Wednesday will be an extremely critical day that could determine his outcome. X remains in a coma and his condition has not materially changed … his manager Steve Rifkind tells TMZ. Members of DMX’s family visited him Tuesday night … leaving at around 10

Cher is apologizing for saying George Floyd might still be alive if she was in the crowd during his fatal arrest … she says she let her emotions get the best of her. The 74-year-old singer just walked back her weekend tweetstorm, where she suggested she would have stepped in to save Floyd, saying she’s

Xzibit is learning a hard lesson about the rules of engagement when it comes to selling weed, and rule #1 seems to be … don’t name your company after a chemical weapon. The rapper/entrepreneur’s company — Napalm Cannabis — has been dragged online because its name is a sore reminder of a chemical agent that

DMX‘s family, friends, fiancee, son and fans have turned out big time to send him prayers and positive vibes at the hospital where he’s still fighting for his life. The rapper’s family announced there would be a prayer vigil outside White Plains Hospital in New York, and hundreds showed up Monday for X. Among those

Some of DMX‘s children have flown to New York to visit their dad in the ICU — a visit that could be a final goodbye — but it’s been complicated by COVID. Family sources tell TMZ … a number of DMX’s kids have touched down in White Plains, NY, and are now on the ground

Shawn Mendes is reunited with his baby, and we don’t mean Camila Cabello — his luxury SUV is back at home, but cops are still searching for whoever jacked it. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the singer’s stolen G-Wagon was recovered earlier this week in Bev Hills, and was returned to him in surprisingly

A group of motorcycle heads who associate themselves with DMX’s famous rap collective have rolled up to pay tribute to the man himself … which made for an awesome scene. A FOX5 reporter was on the ground Sunday outside of the White Plains hospital where X is currently being treated following his OD/heart attack —

DMX is clinging to life in an ICU unit with little brain function, but a few family members who have visited the rap icon are not giving up. Family sources tell TMZ, X’s fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom, and mom, Arnett Simmons, have been allowed into the ICU to visit DMX, though he is not responsive. As

Tina Turner‘s new documentary on HBO has revved up fans who are incredulous she’s not already in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist … but there’s something they can do about it. Since “Tina” premiered in late March — and even before — many of the legendary singer’s fans have

Paul Simon will be a forgotten name in the history books when scholars look back on 20th-century music and see only Bob Dylan and The Beatles standing tall — that’s the polarizing take of one NBC writer, anyway. Jeff Slate — a NYC-based songwriter and journalist — penned a controversial piece for NBC Think …

Lil Wayne‘s in luck if he ever needs to borrow a cup of sugar from his neighbor, because he just dropped a fortune on a mansion right by Kylie Jenner‘s crib. The rapper dropped $15.4 mil for the home in Hidden Hills — the high-profile gated community that’s home to much of the Kardashian crew

Play video content Exclusive Brand Brothers USA Diddy‘s trip to Florida prevented him from attending his son’s 23rd birthday party in L.A. — well, in-person anyway … but when you’re Diddy you just show up as a HOLOGRAM!!! The rap mogul’s handling some biz in Miami, but turned to the folks over at PORTL to

Britney Spears says there are no ghostwriters when it comes to her social media posts, contrary to a growing belief … now she herself tells TMZ she writes the dang things herself!!! The pop star is refuting claims made by one of her former makeup artists, Billy Brasfield, who alleged Britney personally told him she