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Play video content TMZ.com The ladies from SWV aren’t backing down from playing their famous Michael Jackson sample in an upcoming “Verzuz” matchup … telling us they wouldn’t be there without him. Tamara “Taj” Johnson and Leanne “Lelee” Lyons joined us on “TMZ Live” Thursday and we asked if SWV is going to play their

Childish Gambino‘s “This is America” is a blatant ripoff of a track that sounds similar, has a similar name and was all over the Internet almost 2 years before the rapper’s smash hit was released … so claims a musician in a new lawsuit. Emelike Nwosuocha, a rapper who performs under the name Kidd Wes,

If Quavo and Saweetie weren’t broken up, they might be celebrating together — neither of them will face criminal charges for their elevator altercation … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us … the case was referred to the L.A. City Attorney’s Office, which declined to file charges. We’re told, based on the evidence

Theater fans rejoice … Broadway is set to reopen at 100 percent capacity on September 14 after a year and a half closure, so says New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo just made the surprise announcement days after revealing Broadway was not in the state’s May 19 reopening plan. He’d stated theaters would need more

Tommy Lee‘s got a new place to call home sweet home … and it sure is a beaut. The Mötley Crüe drummerdropped a cool $4.15 million for a new pad in Brentwood. The Japanese-inspired modern estate has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and it features Zen-like indoor-outdoor living space. The 4,266-square-foot house offers picturesque canyon views

Britney Spears is itching to talk to the judge in her conservatorship case next month, but not to end the conservatorship … it’s all about giving her dad his walking papers. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Britney does not feel trapped in the 13-year-old conservatorship. As one source put it, “She has 99%

Nothing says things are getting back to normal in the U.S. like a packed concert in Los Angeles … where Prince Harry helped drive home the point of the night: ending the worldwide pandemic. The visual is a little jarring at first — thousands of people, all fully vaccinated, gathered Sunday night at SoFi Stadium

Paul Phillips, the former lead guitarist for Puddle of Mudd, claims he could have trouble making music and making a living … due to some shoddy care he allegedly got at a hospital. Paul is suing Florida’s Baptist Medical Center of the Beaches and a couple doctors for medical malpractice … claiming their treatments left

Marilyn Manson getting sued for sexual assault has investigators in L.A. planning to reach out to the alleged victim to determine if Manson should also face criminal charges. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the lawsuit filed by “Game of Thrones” actress Esme Bianco last week against the shock rocker is definitely on the L.A.

Madonna‘s just like any regular soccer mom … attending a game to cheer on her son, accompanied by her boyfriend, who’s a lot closer in age to the players on the field than he is to Madge. The Material Girl and her family hit up the pitch Sunday in Hidden Hills, CA to support her

Quando Rondo and his entourage were caught in a hail of gunfire at a convenience store in Georgia, and one man in his entourage was wounded. According to law enforcement sources, the shots rang out around 3:20 AM Sunday in Blackshear, while Quando and his crew were in a parking lot off the highway. Cops

Travis Scott touched down in Miami in a brand-spanking-new private jet … and it’s ridiculously big!!! Travis came back from Nassau, Bahamas where he was celebrating his 29th birthday on a yacht. He goes big by sea and by air! He apparently got the jet last Xmas, but just looking at it now … well

Billie Eilish might as well be a human butterfly — because she’s undergone a metamorphosis for the cover of British Vogue … and looks absolutely incredible for the final product. The pop star shed her green wig and baggy sweaters and swapped them for something a little more skimpy and steamy for the upcoming June

Play video content TMZ.com Jack Harlow was feet away from what turned out to be a fatal shooting in Kentucky this weekend — and TMZ’s got video of the moment shots were fired … and Jack scrambling. The rapper — who hails from the Louisville area — was partying at a place in town called

Jay-Z‘s 6-year flip of Tidal’s streaming service is complete — he just closed the deal to sell the majority of the company to Square for $350 million … a pretty good return on his initial investment. Square, the financial services company owned by Jay’s pal, Jack Dorsey, is now firmly in the music streaming biz.

Play video content @tpain/TikTok 1:38 PM PT — Activision — publisher of Call of Duty — tells TMZ Sports it is continuously working to combat racism hateful comments and other harassment on its platform. “It is saddening and troubling that some use the communications functions in games to espouse hate,” the company said Friday. “We

Diplo‘s going after an ex-fling in a new lawsuit … claiming she’s dangerously unstable because she won’t stop harassing him or his family with explicit and racist messages. The famous DJ filed docs claiming Marchel Gabrielle Auguste is a “relentless and unstable fan who manipulated herself into” his life years ago, but won’t take no

Esme Bianco — best known for her role as Ros on “Game of Thrones” — claims she was drugged, tortured and raped by Marilyn Manson in a bombshell new lawsuit. According to the docs — obtained by TMZ — the actress met the shock rocker in 2005 through his then-fiancee and he expressed interest in

Post Malone‘s brought the magic touch to one collectible shop … ’cause his mere presence alone brought fans out in droves to watch him spend bank on Magic: The Gathering. We’re told the “Circles” rapper hit up the super popular Frank & Son Collectible Show shop Thursday in Industry, CA — just outside L.A. —

1:55 PM PT — LAPD says a total of 5 people were arrested — 3 of whom allegedly pulled of the actual dognapping and shooting of Fischer … they’ve been booked for attempted murder. The other 2 suspects were arrested for accessory to murder, and cops say one of them is the father of one

Play video content TMZ.com Chrishell Stause is hoping Britney Spears‘ request to speak to the judge in her conservatorship means the singer’s about to get exactly what she wants — the power to tell her father to kick rocks. We got the “Selling Sunset’ star Wednesday evening in L.A. and she told us why she’s

Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s baby mama flew down to Colombia for a little mommy makeover but it came at a high cost … in the form of a severe reaction. 69’s baby mama, Sara Molina, had gone through a bout of depression from being holed up at her house during the pandemic … according to her manager.

Kodak Black just pled guilty to first-degree assault and battery in his sexual assault case in South Carolina, and he’s been sentenced to 18 months probation … TMZ has learned. The rapper was originally indicted on a felony charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, but his attorneys, Bradford Cohen and Beattie Ashmore, tell us Kodak copped

Britney Spears has a lot on her mind that she wants to tell the judge in her conservatorship case, and the biggest thing she wants to get off her chest is her dad’s involvement in her life … sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ. Our sources say … Britney is all but at war with

Shock G will be laid to rest not far from where he died … his funeral plans are set, and we’re told his group Digital Underground will be well represented at the service. The late rapper’s manager, Atron Gregory, tells TMZ … Shock’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday in Tampa and a large Digital Underground

Britney Spears may once and for all tell the world how she feels about her 13-year-long conservatorship, because she wants some face time with the judge. Britney’s lawyer told the judge Tuesday his client has something to say, and it’s not a stretch to believe there’s some connection to the #FreeBritney movement and the documentary

Britney Spears‘ father, Jamie, is going after her mother, Lynne, for objecting to the legal fees linked to the singer’s conservatorship … claiming Lynne has no idea what she’s talking about and is not looking out for their daughter’s best interests. Jamie’s attorneys at Holland & Knight LLP filed new legal docs, obtained by TMZ,

DMX‘s Celebration of Life is about to begin in Brooklyn, and we’re live streaming what’s expected to be a very emotional memorial service. The late rapper’s close friends and family are honoring him with a special service in the Barclays Center — an arena with special meaning for X. The event is closed to the