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The judge in Lil Mosey‘s rape case just handed down a ruling that could have a huge impact on the rapper’s fate … blocking his lawyers from using any prior acts of consensual sex with the alleged victim as a defense, TMZ has learned. As we reported, the rapper was charged with rape back in

Julia Fox is explaining what it’s like to date Kanye West … and it sounds like he’s full of surprises and is very generous. The “Uncut Gems” star says she met Ye on New Year’s Eve in Miami and felt an instant connection, describing his energy as “so fun to be around” … according to

Shawn Mendes is a couple months single — which may have opened up more time in his schedule to hit the gym — as evidenced in new pics of the singer on the beach. Shawn hit the sand in Miami Wednesday — soaking up the sun, waves and some screen-time on his phone. Shawn looked

The Super Bowl halftime show promises to be one of the most spectacular yet, thanks to Dr. Dre, but the stakes are high because if COVID somehow kills the show, Dre could lose millions. As we reported, the show will be filled with huge stars, including Eminem, Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige. Sources

Kanye West is filling the third and final headliner spot at this year’s Coachella … which almost certainly means Travis Scott is getting left out of the festival — at least according to a new report. Variety says they have sources who claim Kanye has signed on as one of the famous event’s big names

Billie Eilish will fill a headliner spot at this year’s Coachella — making her the second out of three names — and a big question mark for Travis Scott‘s status with the festival. A source with knowledge tells us Eilish has signed on as one of the event’s big names for 2022. 2020’s edition had

Play video content TMZ.com Lil Durk doesn’t want to be the last rapper to collab with Morgan Wallen … he’s encouraging Kendrick Lamar and others to work with him too, telling us Morgan’s no racist. We got Lil Durk Tuesday on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and asked him if Kendrick should get in the

Play video content TMZ.com Jason Derulo has a zero-tolerance policy for being mistaken for another R&B superstar — so much so, he attacked 2 guys at a Las Vegas hotel for calling him … Usher. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ… cops were called to the ARIA hotel during the early hours of Tuesday morning after

Play video content Twitter/@jovanbuha Giveon had royalty present during his concert in L.A. on Monday … ’cause the R&B singer brought out Lakers superstar LeBron James in the middle of his show!! LeBron — who was enjoying the Lakers’ day off — made a special guest appearance at the L.A. Live concert … and judging

YG‘s been suspected of robbery for nearly two years now, but he finally has an answer on whether he’ll be prosecuted … and that answer is a resounding no. The L.A. District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges against the rapper because it says there wasn’t enough evidence to link him to the crime …

Big Daddy Weave’s Jason “Jay” Weaver is dead after suffering complications from COVID-19. In a heartfelt message on Instagram his brother and fellow band member, Mike, shared the tragic news … “I’m sorry to bring this news, but I am excited to celebrate where he is right now. My brother Jay went to be with

A famous Argentinian DJ claims he’s been receiving death threats and nasty insults this week … after he says fans believe he was the reason Lionel Messi came down with COVID-19. DJ Fer Palacio — who has over 1 million followers on Instagram — posted a video message explaining the situation on Sunday … saying

Lil Wayne‘s security guard has apparently had a change of heart, now wanting to file charges against the rapper for allegedly pulling a gun on him after previously deciding against it … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us … Weezy’s guard is now pushing for prosecution against his former boss. Remember, he said

Play video content @omarion / TikTok The Omicron/Omarion jokes have reached the source — and the man (not the variant) is here to set the record straight about the difference between himself … and a new strain of COVID. The B2K singer/dancer took to TikTok for the start of 2022 with a PSA of sorts

Play video content TMZ.com Drake doesn’t always fly on a top-tier private jet to get the hell out of Dodge — sometimes he’s gotta settle for what’s around … which was the case for him in St. Barths this weekend. The rapper hit the Gustaf III Airport in the village of St. Jean Saturday after

Kodak Black found himself behind bars on New Year’s Eve — albeit briefly — but it sounds like it might be a big misunderstanding … at least according to his attorney. KB’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ … yes, his client was indeed arrested early Saturday morning near Pompano Beach, FL on a misdemeanor trespassing

This is sure to kick up some dust among hip-hop heads — just a year after learning of MF DOOM‘s death, it would seem the internet has decided that 50 Cent is … well, greater. You might’ve seen DOOM trending Saturday, and that’s largely ’cause it’s been 365 days since the world found out the

Kanye West was a man about town on New Year’s Eve — and that town was Miami, where the guy got his shop on … and his party on, with a little assist from Diddy. Check out these photos of Ye hitting a Balenciaga store in Florida’s favorite wild town to pick out some new

Play video content TMZ.com Gene Simmons is defending David Foster for praising his wife Katharine McPhee‘s post-baby figure … and he’s got a strong message for anyone hating on the couple. We got Gene at Beverly Glen Deli on New Year’s Eve and asked him about the firestorm David ignited when he took to social

COVID is derailing the best-laid plans of New Year’s Eve … because some big bands have just pulled the plug. CBS’s “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” will air minus the Zac Brown Band, because Zac tested positive. Sam Hunt and Elle King have also pulled out, citing COVID-19 protocols, organizers told The Tennessean.

Detectives working to find out who killed Drakeo the Ruler are fighting an uphill battle, finding it hard to get anyone who may have info on the suspect to come forward and talk … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … investigators are mostly relying on surveillance and cellphone footage to crack the

So, you don’t want to get the COVID vaccine because you don’t trust the science … well, here’s an incentive — you get the shot, you get to keep your hair. Singer Ava Max says she’s suffered hair loss after contracting COVID. She posted a vid Wednesday night, saying, “Baby hairs Comin THRU. “Also so

Play video content @champagnepapi / Instagram It pays to have your very own full-sized basketball court at home … just ask Drake, who shared a cute video of his son draining a bucket at only 4 years old!!! The Toronto rapper posted a video Wednesday showing Adonis take 10 dribbles — while showing off his

Jack Harlow is gunning for a cop who put his hands on the neck of a woman who wanted to see Jack’s show. Video of the woman surfaced, in which she was confronted by cops who were not letting her inside the venue in Atlanta on Tuesday night.  You see one of the officers put

Quavo and his crew beat the crap out of a Sin City limo driver … all because the driver forgot to pick up someone in their group — this according to a new lawsuit. The Migos rapper is being sued by the limo driver, who claims the alleged beatdown went down July 3 in Vegas.

If you’re wondering how residents in SoCal are handling the cold and rainy weather of this holiday season, look no further than Kourtney Kardashian and her fiancé Travis Barker, who hit the beach for a stroll bundled up in a ton of layers. The pair hit the sand at the Rosewood Hotel in Montecito Wednesday,

Kanye West seems to be moving on with his life after Kim made it clear she’s moving full steam ahead with the divorce … because he was out partying with Instagram model Yasmine Lopez. Kanye and Justin LaBoy pulled up to James Harden’s Thirteen restaurant in Houston for J Mulan’s birthday tonight. pic.twitter.com/S8jCGpgEZZ — Jenn

Tupac Shakur wrote a love poem to one of his old girlfriends back in the day … it appears to have inspired one of his big hits … and now it can be yours if the price is right! The folks over at Moments in Time are hawking a handwritten poem Tupac penned to a

Dr. Dre has settled his divorce case by striking a property settlement agreement with his ex-wife, and for Dre’s part, we’re told he’s “delighted” Nicole Young is only getting a fraction of his estate. Dre and Nicole just filed their property settlement agreement, in which Dre agreed to pay Young $100 million — $50 mil

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari had a night out on the town Monday, and they clearly like the restaurant — problem is, it’s one of the few joints in town laced with paparazzi. Britney and her fiance hit up Catch restaurant in WeHo. You may recall, it’s the same place they went last month to