Beyonce and Jay-Z celebrated an anniversary Saturday night … the 18th anniversary of 40/40. A ton of celebs hit the party, including Megan Thee Stallion, Swizz Beatz, Quincy Jones, Meek Mill, Remy Ma, Lil Uzi Vert, Van Jones, Pusha T, Joe Budden, Belly, Fabolous and Victor Cruz. Play video content TMZ.com We tried asking Jay
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Eric Clapton is putting his anti-vaccine sentiments into song — the guy just released a ditty that’s all about resisting COVID vaccines and restrictions … and it’s surreal. The legendary rocker and guitarist debuted his new track, “This Has Gotta Stop,” Friday … which at first feels like a social justice-like protest song — based
Justin Bieber has left every other artist on Spotify in the dust — hitting a major milestone by attracting the most listeners ever, which begs the question … is he MJ’s heir apparent??? The Biebs broke a record this week … raking in the most monthly listeners on Spotify over the course of the streaming
Kim Kardashian‘s wedding dress cameo at Kanye West‘s “Donda” show wasn’t a total kumbaya for the pair’s marriage, but things behind the scenes are drastically improving for the former couple. Sources close to K & Y tell us … there actually is a chance they could get back together. They’ve been spending time together privately
Play video content TMZ.com Gene Simmons says his KISS co-founder, Paul Stanley, is not feeling great after catching COVID, but he’s going to be just fine thanks to the vaccine … and Gene’s urging everyone to get their shots too. The famous rock ‘n’ roller joined “TMZ Live” Friday to talk about canceling the band’s
Kanye West may have put on a buzz-worthy show in Chicago for his third “Donda” listening event, but the showing for vaccinations wasn’t great … only 13 attendees got the shot. A spokesperson from the Illinois Department of Public Health tells TMZ … 13 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered to guests at Soldier
Beyonce‘s mom is out for blood against those who’ve turned her daughter’s Tiffany campaign into a controversy about blood diamonds. Tina Knowles went off on Instagram on all the “socially conscious activist[s]” who’ve called out Bey for wearing the famous 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond … which is from a colonial mine in Kimberley, South Africa. Waiting
Kanye West fans are probably hoping there’s a “Beetlejuice” situation with his “Donda” album — after the third listening party it’ll magically appear — but regardless … Kim Kardashian and their kids are in attendance once again. As you probably know, Ye’s holding another big event in anticipation of the release of his 10th studio
Play video content @ddlovato / Instagram Demi Lovato — who recently revealed they’re “California sober” — certainly isn’t scared to flaunt the lifestyle … sharing vids of a visit to a pot farm and enjoying the product. Demi posted pics and vids from their visit to the growing site for Ball Family Farms, a premium
Kim Kardashian West is saying nay to Ye … she’s not following Kanye West‘s lead in the name change department. Sources close to the former couple tell TMZ … Kim will not eliminate West from her name. TMZ broke the story, Kanye’s applied for a name change and he’ll 86 Kanye West for Ye …
Chopmaster J — co-founder of the pioneering hip-hop group Digital Underground — was told to stay the hell away from an event honoring the group and its late co-founder Shock G … and he certainly isn’t happy about it. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Chopmaster J was ecstatic when he found out the
Kanye West isn’t requiring folks to be vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 to enjoy his “Donda” event in Chicago … but the good news … fans can get inoculated on site. A spokesperson for Soldier Field, the football stadium where Kanye is hosting his next listening party for his upcoming album, tells TMZ …
Kanye West is no more — that is, if he gets his way, and a judge grants him an official name change … to something much more to the point. KW just filed legal docs in L.A. … asking a court to give him a new moniker in the books — going from Kanye Omari
The baby from Nirvana’s famous “Nevermind” album art is all grown up … and now he’s suing the band for child sexual exploitation. A man named Spencer Elden claims he’s the naked baby famously pictured in a swimming pool on Nirvana’s groundbreaking 1991 album cover … and he’s suing the band, its surviving members and
Megan Thee Stallion claims her own record label is trying like hell to block the release of her newest song … and she’s running to a court for help. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Meg claims her label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, and its honcho, former MLB star Carl Crawford, are doing everything
Kanye West is doing some home cooking for his next “Donda” event … because it looks like he’s recreating his Chicago childhood home on a big stage. Check out this image from inside Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears, where Kanye is getting set to host his 3rd listening party for his upcoming album.
Tory Lanez has to fork over more bail money after prosecutors say he violated a court order to stay away from Megan Thee Stallion with his surprise appearance at Rolling Loud … but at least he won’t be behind bars. Lanez was in an L.A. court Monday to learn his fate and he’s gonna have
Aerosmith’s not going to miss a thing — at least when it comes to their masters — because the legendary rock band’s new deal with Universal Music Group means they’ll soon have ownership of all their master recordings. If you haven’t heard … UMG just announced it will be the home of Aerosmith’s entire recorded
Play video content TMZ.com Hate it or love it, The Game says people gotta respect Anderson .Paak‘s strong conviction to put the kibosh on any posthumous albums … so much so he got his dying wish tattooed on his arm. And, Game’s game as far as the sentiment goes … sort of. We got the
Don Everly, the last remaining member of The Everly Brothers — the duo that had a profound influence on numerous groups including The Beatles — has died. Don passed away Saturday at his home in Nashville. The cause of death is not yet known. The Everly Brothers had a string of huge hits, beginning with
Play video content 12:50 PM PT — A rep for Webbie tells us the rapper is doing better … we’re told he went and got checked out by a doctor after the incident and was cleared to leave the hospital. It’s still unclear exactly what happened, but the rep said it is not believed to
Play video content TMZSports.com The Game is already callin’ a Soulja Boy knockout if a fight with Aaron Carter actually goes down … telling TMZ Sports, the boxing match would be a “sloppy slugfest!!!” If you missed it … Soulja and AC have been going back and forth after the singer called him out for
Kanye West is sending smoke signals that he’s zeroing in on his album release, by posting a pic of the house he grew up in. Ye displayed a photo of his childhood home on the South Side of Chicago. You’ll recall, it’s the house he bought last year for $225,000. As for the clue —
Amerie was jokingly compared to a Kardashian sister — and despite the obvious playful intent … the internet is NOT playing when it comes to this side-by-side. A tweet went viral Saturday, with a user posting Amerie’s 2005 music video for her hit single “1 Thing,” which was featured on the “Hitch” soundtrack back in
Britney Spears‘ dogs fell seriously ill with one close to death, and her housekeeper believed the only way to save the animals was an emergency trip to the vet, which turned into the dogs being kept away from Britney entirely … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … one of Britney’s two
The Weeknd is the proud, new owner of a massive Bel-Air estate, forking over an incredible $70 MILLION to convince the home’s prior owners to give it up … TMZ has confirmed. Abel was in the market for a new home in the area, and agents Rayni and Branden Williams of the Beverly Hills Estates
Kylie Jenner has a bun in the oven, she’s expecting her second child with Travis Scott … TMZ has confirmed. A source with direct knowledge tells us Kylie is still in the “very early stages” of the pregnancy and does not yet know the sex of the baby … who will make 3-year-old Stormi, a
Britney Spears‘ dogs were taken from her earlier this month — this after her dog sitter and housekeeper believe the pets were being neglected — and that’s what triggered the confrontation between Britney and her housekeeper that led to a criminal investigation. Sources directly connected to Britney tell TMZ … around 2 weeks ago one
Nicki Minaj‘s husband, Kenneth Petty, says having his name on New York’s Sex Offender Registry has caused him a lot of problems, and the worst part is he never got his day in court to challenge it … according to new legal docs. Petty’s suing the State of New York and its Criminal Justice Services
Britney Spears is under investigation for an alleged battery on one of her longtime housekeepers during an argument over Britney’s dogs, but Britney and her camp say the housekeeper is making it up and the case will go nowhere … TMZ has learned. Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies were alerted to the incident Monday at Britney’s