Breaking News Ashanti and Keyshia Cole may not face off with a hit-for-hit throw-down after all — because the former says she’s contracted COVID-19 … but not all hope is lost just yet. Ashanti announced Saturday that she’s got the coronavirus, taking to IG to write … “Hey y’all I can’t believe I’m saying this
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Exclusive Details Charley Pride — the first Black man to break through in the country music scene — has died from the coronavirus. The legendary singer passed away Saturday in Dallas due to complications from COVID-19 — this according to his PR team, which announced Charley’s death. Sources tell us Charley was recently admitted to
Blue Ivy Carter is in the running for her first Grammy — but the timing of her nomination is a little mysterious. Blue’s voice is featured in the beginning and end of Beyonce‘s single, “Brown Skinned Girl,” which received a Grammy nom for best music video. However, when the nominations were announced November 24, Blue’s
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Dionne Warwick‘s calling on her A-list friends to help celebrate her 80th birthday … which is doubling as a fundraiser for an important cause. The legendary singer hopped on “TMZ Live” Friday to dish deets on her Holiday Musical Birthday Celebration … a virtual party and concert, going down Saturday,
Exclusive Meek Mill and Michael Rubin must be tired of Congress stalling on a relief package — they’ve just created their own … a $2M scholarship fund to benefit underprivileged kids in Philadelphia. The “Championships” rapper and 76ers partner created the fund which is expected to benefit nearly 1,000 students in the Philly area …
The Hollywood Hills architectural masterpiece owned by DJ Erick Morillo before he died is being listed by one of the stars of “Selling Sunset” … who says it’s his favorite home ever. Jason Oppenheim originally sold the incredible property, once dubbed The Flying Wing, to the “I Like to Move It” DJ back in 2014
Taylor Swift dropped her second album of 2020, setting fans on a rabid hunt for hidden meanings in her lyrics … and some hear references to her Kim and Kanye feud and a failed relationship. “Evermore” features 17 tracks, one of them being “Long Story Short” … where Taylor sings, “I tried to pick my
Exclusive Lil Wayne is deep in the hole with his ex-manager to the tune of more than $20 mil … at least according to a new lawsuit. According to docs, obtained by TMZ, Ronald Sweeney claims Wayne hired him in 2005 to help renegotiate his deal with Cash Money. You’ll recall Weezy beefed with Cash
Breaking News Kelly Clarkson has declared war on her estranged husband, claiming he defrauded her out of a fortune. Clarkson just filed legal docs with the California Labor Commission, claiming her ex, Brandon Blackstock, who also served as her personal manager, defrauded her by charging exorbitant fees, and she wants all of the loot back.
Play video content @lizzo/TikTok Lizzo is going through it — in a brutally honest moment, she’s admitting she lets all the mean crap Internet trolls say get to her sometimes … but she’s also confident it will pass. Lest you think things are always “Good As Hell” for the singer, Lizzo opened up about an
Tiffany Haddish says she turned down an offer to host a Grammys pre-show — and it’s all because the org was trying to make her foot the bill … for everything. The comedic actor says she was offered the hosting gig for the Recording Academy’s 3-hour pre-telecast ahead of the main show in January, but
Exclusive Jason Slater — one of the original members of the rock band Third Blind Eye — has died … TMZ has learned. Jason’s daughter, Alyssa Carlson, tells TMZ … the rock musician died Wednesday from liver failure at a hospital in Maui. Alyssa says her dad kept his condition a secret … telling us
Breaking News Taylor Swift is lending a much-needed hand to a couple of mothers struggling financially due to the coronavirus pandemic … just in time for the holidays. The singer donated $13,000 apiece to 2 moms who have fallen on hard times, and whose stories were featured in a recent article about the millions of
Play video content Exclusive Ann Marie — who’s been arrested and is facing charges in the shooting of her male friend — was screaming and pleading for help on the phone before emergency responders arrived. The R&B singer’s obviously overcome with emotions on the 911 call — obtained by TMZ — but it doesn’t shed
Exclusive The final numbers are in and Nipsey Hussle‘s estate is worth a little over $4 million … TMZ has learned. The late rapper’s estate filed legal docs documenting the estate’s final inventory appraisal … which puts the estate value at $4,169,088.57. According to docs, obtained by TMZ, a big chunk of Nipsey’s net worth
R&B Singer Ann Marie has been arrested in connection to a hotel shooting that sent a man to the hospital after getting shot in the head. The story is wild … cops in Atlanta say they got a call to the InterContinental in Buckhead on December 1 and came upon a grisly scene in a
Exclusive Spectacular Blue Smith won’t be having a spectacular time, or any kinda time, inside Disney World — the mouse folk are pissed the rapper allegedly socked one of its employees. Sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell TMZ … the Pretty Ricky member is now prohibited from entering all of the Walt Disney
Chance the Rapper is a study in redundancy … this according to none other than Dionne Warwick, and her words sent Chance into orbit!!! Dionne tweeted Saturday night, “If you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in your stage name? I cannot stop thinking about this.” Solid point, Dionne. Chance flipped
Exclusive Jeremih has beat COVID!!! He’s been released from the hospital and is at home recovering … TMZ has learned. Jeremih tells TMZ, “First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for saving my life. I will be forever grateful.” The R&B
Breaking News Teyana Taylor‘s had it up to HERE with the music biz making her feel “super under appreciated as an artist” … so she’s announcing her retirement. Teyana made the surprise announcement Friday while touting Spotify’s year-round stats feature dubbed “2020 Artist Wrapped” … praising fans for playing her music all over the world
Exclusive Sasha Obama already comes from a very influential family, but if she ever decides to break out on her own as an influencer … the sky’s the limit. That’s what the CEOs of 2 leading influencer-marketing agencies believe anyway, telling TMZ the former first daughter could amass 1-2 million followers on TikTok in her
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Smokey Robinson‘s going to bat for the American Red Cross … with a moving new rendition of a classic he calls one of the best songs ever written. The Motown icon joined “TMZ Live” Thursday and, in true Smokey fashion, beautifully and meticulously explained why he and other stars joined
Play video content @BoosienewIg/@chuckstarfilms Boosie Badazz is making the most of what is clearly a gruesome situation — using his leg injuries from last month’s shooting in Dallas to promote a new song. The rapper revealed the brutal aftermath of not only the shooting, but the multiple surgeries he’s needed … including a procedure to
Casanova is now in federal custody following his indictment in a gang-related racketeering conspiracy case … TMZ has confirmed. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the Brooklyn rapper surrendered at NYPD’s Midtown South Precinct Wednesday night at around 11:15 PM. We’re told his attorney was with him, and the FBI quickly swooped in to take
Wanna live like the King of Rock and Roll? It’s possible for whoever snatches up the home where Elvis and Priscilla Presley enjoyed their honeymoon … but it’ll cost a pretty penny. The so-called Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs has hit the market again for a cool $2.5 million. The crib’s famous because Elvis
Breaking News G Herbo and his associates perpetrated a massive fraud to go on fancy vacations, fly on private jets and even buy “designer puppies” … so claim the feds. According to a new federal complaint, G Herbo — along with his music promoter and other members of his crew — allegedly conspired to defraud
Barack and Michelle Obama‘s youngest daughter’s just like college-aged daughters all around the world … because she’s blowing up on TikTok. Former first kid Sasha is the standout star of one of those choreographed TikTok dance vids with a handful of her college friends … appearing front and center as they bust moves to Popp
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Diddy battling Dr. Dre is the next epic “Verzuz” the people wanna see … the masterminds behind the battle show-turned-phenomenon know it too — and they’re not ruling it out. “Verzuz” creators, and producing icons, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz joined us on “TMZ Live” to talk about how to follow
Breaking News BTS is so big, they just forced their government to give ’em a longer leash on when they’ll have to drop everything and enlist in the military … which is unprecedented. South Korea has long had a law called the Military Service Act — which requires every able-bodied male in the country to
Play video content @iamcardib / Instagram Cardi B‘s getting inspiration today from a little girl named Lyric … whose story, Cardi says, should remind all of us to be kind and appreciate everything we have. As Cardi says … Lyric is a “very strong girl” from Houston who is fighting brain cancer and has undergone