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John Lennon’s Killer Parole Denied For 10th Time 8/23/2018 2:58 PM PDT Breaking News The man who shot and killed John Lennon isn’t getting out of prison anytime soon … he’s just been denied parole once again. Mark David Chapman went before a parole board in New York Thursday, and they came to the decision

Aretha Franklin 24 Acts Featured at Memorial 8/23/2018 11:07 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE TMZ just got a list of the performers who will take the mic at Aretha Franklin‘s memorial next Thursday, and it’s awesome!!! Check this out: The Four TopsGladys KnightJohnny GillRon IsleyKiki SheardKurt CarrJean CarneDoug CarnRonnie McNeirLJ ReynoldsTasha Page LockhartDee Dee BridgewaterDr. Bobby JonesJenifer

Kodak Black Turning Down Big $$$ to Perform … Focusing on New Tunes 8/23/2018 12:50 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Kodak Black is free to keep building up his hip-hop empire now that he’s out of jail, but the dude’s turning down tons of cash to focus on something more important … TMZ has learned. Sources close

Cardi B & Offset Heeeeere’s Kulture! … Well, Kinda 8/22/2018 10:53 AM PDT Cardi B and Offset just gave us a first glimpse of their newborn after keeping her under wraps for a little more than a month — keep in mind though … it’s literally just a glimpse. The new parents posted a sliver

Kylie Jenner Swerves Out of Nicki’s Lane at VMAs … NOOOOPPPE 8/22/2018 9:48 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Kylie Jenner did NOT want to come face-to-face with Nicki Minaj at the VMAs, ’cause she completely changed course on the red carpet to avoid her. Nicki was making her entrance at Radio City Music Hall Monday night, and

Post Malone I Got a New Lease on Life … Thanks to My Awesome Flight Crew!!! 8/22/2018 12:50 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Post Malone‘s on cloud nine and beyond appreciative of the people who kept him safe during a frightening flight … and now he’s ready to party. We got the rapper shortly after his plane

Aretha Franklin Singer Leaves NO Will … 8/21/2018 1:49 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE Aretha Franklin shockingly left no will behind … which is surprising given her circumstances.  According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the singer died “intestate” — meaning she had no will at the time of death. It’s especially surprising given that she has a

G-Eazy & Halsey Back Together!!! … Get Handsy Leaving VMAs After-Party 8/21/2018 8:08 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Well, that didn’t take long. G-Eazy and Halsey are BACK TOGETHER nearly 2 months after announcing they had broken up … and TMZ has the pic to prove it. The rapper started his post-VMAs night with reservations for 1 at Beauty &

John Lennon’s Killer New Mug Shot … Parole Hearing Upcoming 8/21/2018 12:40 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE The man who shot and killed John Lennon will have his 10th parole board hearing this week … and TMZ has just obtained his latest mug shot.  Mark David Chapman — who shot the Beatles member in front of Lennon’s

Drake Visits 11-Year-Old Heart Patient … After Seeing Her ‘KiKi Challenge’ 8/20/2018 3:36 PM PDT Exclusive Details It’s unclear if KiKi loves Drake — but one thing’s for sure … he definitely loved one little girl’s “KiKi Challenge,” ’cause he made a point to visit her in Chicago. Drake stopped by the Lurie Children’s Hospital

Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott Seated DIRECTLY Behind Nicki Minaj at VMAs … Um, Awwkward!!! 8/20/2018 6:26 AM PDT Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott will have a direct shot at Nicki Minaj during the VMAs … this after Nicki blasted them for cheating her out of the top spot on the Billboard chart. The seating chart for Monday night’s VMAs

Backstreet Boys Fan I Thought I Was Going to Die There … Recounts Tent Collapse 8/19/2018 4:33 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE The 14 or so people injured by a tent collapse before a Backstreet Boys concert this weekend are lucky to be alive based on this woman’s first-hand account of the accident … which sounds terrifying.

2 Chainz, Kesha Ward We Got Hitched!!! 8/19/2018 6:53 AM PDT 2 Chainz has been referring to Kesha Ward as his wife forever, but now it’s official … they’re married! 2 Chainz and Kesha tied the knot Saturday at the Versace Mansion in Miami, with some famous pals looking on, including Kim Kardashian, Kanye West,

Backstreet Boys Several Fans Injured in Tent Collapse … Show Canceled 8/18/2018 7:08 PM PDT Breaking News At least 14 Backstreet Boys fans waiting for their show to begin were injured when nasty weather caused a structure to collapse … according to various reports. The outdoor pavilion concertgoers at the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville,

The Used Band Loses Bid To Restrain Ex-Guitarist 8/19/2018 12:10 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Alt-rock band The Used has some major issues to work out with ex-guitarist Justin Shekoski. The band got a temporary restraining order against Justin — ’cause of some threatening texts he sent after being fired — but that order expired and the judge just

French Montana I’ll Tell You the Most Bangable Kardashian … 8/18/2018 7:21 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE French Montana knows knows how to walk a tightrope … skirting the issue Kanye raised in song … whether someone married to a Kardashian thinks about banging the other Kardashians. We got Khloe‘s ex Friday night at LAX, and asked

Ariana Grande Gives Tearful Interview About Manchester Bombing 8/17/2018 6:28 PM PDT Exclusive Video Ariana Grande broke down crying as she opened up about the impact the Manchester Arena bombing has had on her life … and TMZ has the emotional interview. Ariana was on Ebro’s show on Beats 1 Radio Friday when he asked

Kodak Black Released from Jail … Fresh Start Starts Now 8/17/2018 10:05 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE Kodak Black is a free man, which means the time has come for the life of Bill K. Kapri to begin anew. The Florida rapper was released from the Broward County Jail early Saturday morning after serving 8 months. As

Tyrese’s Ex His Money Probs are His Fault, Not Mine … Don’t Mess with The Rock 8/17/2018 4:03 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE Tyrese has nobody to blame but himself for his struggles in the movie biz, because he picked a fight with The Rock and lost … according to his ex-wife. Norma Gibson filed legal docs

Young Thug Arrested After Album Release Party … For Felony Gun Charge 8/17/2018 5:32 AM PDT Breaking News 5:48 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us as they were leaving, a member of Thug’s crew ran into a police cruiser, prompting the vehicle search which uncovered the weapons.Young Thug was busted by cops after

Aretha Franklin Family’s Planning Public Viewing At Detroit Museum 8/16/2018 6:06 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE 8:39 PM PT — Family sources tell us the viewing will be an open casket.  And, there will be singing … lots of singing.Aretha Franklin‘s family knows a massive turnout’s expected to honor the legendary singer — and a church just

Aretha Franklin Hearse Arrives at Detroit Home … For Funeral Prep 8/16/2018 3:03 PM PDT Aretha Franklin‘s body has been removed from her home and is en route to a funeral home. A hearse was spotted at the Queen of Soul’s Detroit condo building Thursday, several hours after she passed away.  Family sources tell TMZ they

It’s no surprise … there has been an cascade of grief, sympathy and tributes from celebrities around the world in the wake of Aretha Franklin‘s passing. I’m sitting in prayer for the wonderful golden spirit Aretha Franklin. — Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) August 16, 2018 Mourning the loss today of @ArethaFranklin who shared her spirit and talent

XXXTentacion Murder Suspect Begs Judge to Let Him Outta Jail … My Fiancée’s Pregnant!! 8/15/2018 12:06 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE One of the suspects in XXXTentacion‘s murder case is swinging for the fences … trying to convince the judge to let him outta jail, despite being indicted for first degree murder. According to new legal docs obtained

Sia Plays Peekaboo … At Netflix Party 8/15/2018 9:42 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Now you Sia … now you don’t. The singer — known for covering her face onstage — ditched her wig and showed her mug as she mingled with producer Zach Shields outside the “Ozark” Netflix party Tuesday night at APL Restaurant on the

YG Booted Off Flight Over One Request … Slim 400 Calls it BS!!! 8/14/2018 4:24 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE YG was sober as a judge when a flight attendant claimed he was drunk and kicked him off a plane Monday night … according to rapper Slim 400, who was also on the flight.  Slim, one of

Bruno Mars Hires 4 Acts to Replace Cardi B!!! Ciara, Boyz II Men Join 24K Magic Tour 8/14/2018 3:22 PM PDT Breaking News Cardi B‘s a tough act to follow … according to Bruno Mars, who just announced he’s replacing her spot on his tour with a slew of artists … including Ciara. Bruno played

Demi Lovato OD Likely Triggered By Oxy Laced With Fentanyl 8/14/2018 1:00 AM PDT EXCLUSIVE Demi Lovato‘s near-death OD began at 4 AM July 24, when she texted a drug dealer to come to her house … sources tell TMZ. Sources with direct knowledge tell us, Demi had been at a party in WeHo following

Bella Thorne I’m Getting Amazing ‘P***y’ Feedback!!! 8/13/2018 4:30 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE Bella Thorne‘s damn proud of her pussy rap, and says her family is too — and yes, we’re referring to Bella’s musical homage to the female anatomy.  We got the former-Disney-actress-turned-rap-artist Monday at LAX … and she tells us she’s heard nothing but

A$AP Bari Sues Sexual Assault Accuser … You Can’t Shake Me Down with Lies 8/13/2018 1:06 PM PDT EXCLUSIVE A$AP Bari, one of the co-founders of the A$AP Mob, is going after the woman accusing him of sexual assault … claiming she wove a web of lies to get him to pay up big-time. According to