Charlie Daniels — a country and Southern rock legend known for his hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” — has died after suffering a stroke … according to his website. The Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday morning at the Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. Doctors determined the cause of death was
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Lizzo has a brief message for the guy who allegedly booted her and some friends from a rental property a wee bit early this weekend — bite me, and preferably where the sun don’t shine!!! The singer was documenting her sun-filled weekend with her friends, which started at one pad they rented … but then
Machine Gun Kelly planned to celebrate big-time Sunday … but instead, he announced the passing of his father. The rapper made the announcement Sunday on social media saying he had initially planned to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of his fourth album, “Hotel Diablo,” which he released on July 5, 2019. MGK said, “That album was
Breaking News It’s happening (or so it seems) … Kanye West is running for President, and he says he’s doing it sooner than later — as in RIGHT NOW!!! At least that’s how it sounds, anyway. Ye made the announcement out of nowhere Saturday on Twitter, saying … “We must now realize the promise of
Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters died after going into cardiac arrest … TMZ has learned. The Grammy-winning Motown artist’s cause of death is listed as cardiopulmonary arrest … this according to her death certificate obtained by TMZ. Bonnie — real name Patricia Eva Pointer — died on June 8 at 3:37 AM. The doc
Exclusive Pop Smoke‘s closest friends are getting iced out before his debut album drops … with some custom jewelry honoring the slain rapper. Pop’s inner circle reached out to New York City’s Benny The Jeweler for some special commemorative bling … according to our sources, and it was just in time for Friday’s posthumous release.
Exclusive 40 Glocc is finally on the path to putting his prostitution ring bust behind him, and the first step is checking into jail to serve his sentence … nearly 3 years after his arrest. The rapper turned himself in to Blue Earth County Jail on June 30 in Minnesota where he’ll do one year
Exclusive DaBaby‘s set to fire up a nightclub crowd on the Fourth of July, but he and his team insist safety precautions are in place. The rapper’s performing at the 4th of July Bash at Cosmopolitan Premier Lounge in Decatur, GA Saturday night, but due to coronavirus concerns … it won’t be the usual packed
Breaking News Kacey Musgraves‘ marriage to her singer-songwriter husband was less of a slow burn and more of a flame that went out quickly … she’s getting divorced after 2 1/2 years. The Grammy-winning country star and musician Ruston Kelly have filed for divorce — according to reps for both singers — and say they’ve
Jay-Z and his social justice team are going all out to get a Wisconsin cop fired and charged in the killings of 3 men of color — they’ve posted a full-page ad demanding it. Jay’s Team ROC took out the ad Thursday in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, calling for the immediate prosecution and termination of
Exclusive Details Vanilla Ice is offering fans a warning — come see my concert at your own risk, cuz it could cost you your life, but the local health department’s going even further … saying stay away from his show. The “Ice Ice Baby” rapper is set to perform Friday night at Emerald Point Bar
Exclusive Kehlani rented a Ferrari and then smashed up the expensive sports car before returning it … this according to a new lawsuit. The singer is being sued by a luxury rental car company that claims she rented a Ferrari back in April, and said it was for personal use only — but the company
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Cops in Aurora, CO targeted Elijah McClain‘s violin vigil to make an example out of nonviolent musicians … so says a famous violinist who saw it all play out. Lee England Jr. — who Michael Jordan calls “the Michael Jordan of the violin” — tells TMZ … Aurora police made
Rhode Island-native Dicky Barrett gained fame for his raspy vocals and catchy lyrics as the frontman for the successful ska band, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones … who shot to the top in 1997 after their single, “The Impression That I Get,” landed at the top of the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks list and lead
Exclusive Tori Brixx can’t seem to stay out of danger — she was allegedly the victim of another home invasion robbery, but thankfully … she wasn’t injured this time. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Tori is one of several alleged victims of a home invasion earlier this week in L.A., where perps allegedly made
Pop Smoke‘s fans have spoken — loudly and clearly — the cover art designed by Virgil Abloh for the rapper’s posthumous album is trash … so a change is coming. Pop’s highly anticipated album, “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon” is set to release July 3, but when the cover art was revealed
Exclusive Chase Rice isn’t letting criticism of his packed Tennessee concert slow down his mid-pandemic tour, but there are gonna be changes … for the artist and his venues. The country music star took a lot of flak — even from fellow country musicians — after his Saturday night gig demonstrated no regard for coronavirus
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Cops in Aurora, CO unleashed pepper spray at Elijah McClain‘s violin vigil for no good reason and their brutality was unprovoked … according to a family attorney who saw it all unfold alongside Elijah’s sisters. Mari Newman, a lawyer for Elijah’s family, tells TMZ … she was at Saturday’s musical
Exclusive Dr. Dre and his wife of 24 years are ending their marriage … she’s filed for divorce. Nicole Young filed the paperwork Monday, citing the usual irreconcilable differences as the reason for her split from the hip-hop mogul. Dre married Nicole on May 25, 1996, and they have 2 adult children together — a
Breaking News The coronavirus pandemic is keeping the curtain closed on Broadway … at least through the end of the year. The Broadway League announced Monday all Broadway performances in New York City are on hold for the next 6 months and beyond due to COVID-19. While there is no exact date for the curtain
Breaking News Special moment from Lil Wayne on Sunday night — he perfumed his 2009 track, “Kobe Bryant” … with new lyrics to honor Mamba and Gianna. It all went down at the BET Awards — where Wayne debuted a new music video for the song, performing in front of the screen with Kobe‘s name
Play video content Breaking News @chaserice / Instagram Chase Rice got back to touring this weekend — and to kick things off … the guy allowed thousands of people to flood a concert venue, with ZERO regards for coronavirus safety. The country singer held his first show in a while Saturday night at former prison-turned-event
Sacha Baron Cohen did what he does Saturday … he went undercover at a right-wing militia event and when he started belting out a hateful, racist song … and the crowd was more than happy to sing along. It went down in Olympia, Washington, at the “March for Our Rights 3” rally. Sacha came as
Milton Glaser, a super famous graphic designer who created one of the most iconic campaigns for a city has died on his 91st birthday. Glaser was embedded in pop culture in the ’60’s and ’70’s. In ’67 he fashioned a poster of Bob Dylan with wildly-colored hair and it sold millions. But his biggest splash
Faith Hill is calling on Mississippi lawmakers to change the state flag … she says the Confederate symbolism sends a terrifying message, and it’s time to be removed. The country singer made her plea to the Mississippi state legislature Thursday night on social media, ahead of Friday’s potential vote to change the flag, saying …
St. Louis rapper Huey — best known for his 2007 hit, “Pop, Lock & Drop It” — is dead after an unsolved shooting incident … TMZ has confirmed. Law enforcement tells TMZ … Huey is one of two men who were shot Thursday in St. Louis County. Huey succumbed to his injuries late Thursday night.
Exclusive Britney Spears and Beyonce fans are bickering over who is the real Queen B for no good reason … so says the artist whose painting ignited the whole beef. Here’s the deal … Britney kicked the Beyhive Wednesday when she posted a painting of a bee with a crown and said, “To all my
Exclusive Maluma will definitely NOT think this is music to his ears … the famous Colombian singer’s being sued for allegedly trying to extort the owner of SoHo House out $1 million. Richard Caring — the London-based businessman who owns the exclusive members-only SoHo House locations and The Ivy Restaurants — is suing Maluma claiming
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Mario says police can exercise restraint when they want to, but most cops just don’t … a lesson he’s already learned first hand. The singer joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live” and recounted his recent run-in with police in Miami, when guns were drawn and an intense standoff was diffused
Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s Instagram page will stay up and running despite renewed uproar over his criminal record — because the platform feels he hasn’t violated their rules. Here’s the deal … 6ix9ine ran into some legal trouble even before he hit it big. When he was younger — age 18 — he pled guilty to