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Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Consequence thought Lupus predominantly affected Black women … but then the disease knocked him on his ass, and now he’s letting men know they should be aware too. The NY rapper tells TMZ … his knowledge about the autoimmune disease didn’t go beyond its impact on women. That all changed

Exclusive Yoko Ono‘s returning to battle with a former aide of her late husband John Lennon, claiming the guy’s again trying to profit off them, even though he was ordered nearly 20 years ago to knock it off. According to a new suit — obtained by TMZ — Yoko believes Frederic Seaman blatantly violated a

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com JoJo‘s coming through with an uplifting message for folks disillusioned by the first presidential debate … and it’s all in her new song. The singer joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live” to download us on her track called “The Change” … which was written by mega hitmaker Diane Warren. JoJo

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Nathan Apodaca, the guy who went viral after posting video of him drinking juice and vibing to Fleetwood Mac on his skateboard, is feeling blessed … he says the donations pouring in are gonna help him upgrade his busted car and RV. We tracked down Nathan in Idaho Falls, the

Breaking News Mariah Carey is opening up about her first sexual experience with Derek Jeter … going as far as to detail his “honey-dipped skin.” Carey spoke out about their romance in her new book, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey”, saying she met the MLB legend at a dinner party back in 1997 … but

Exclusive Demi Lovato was clearly frustrated that her ex-fiance was going ham about their breakup, because she blindsided her team by dropping her new breakup song on Twitter, sending them into a frenzy to get it on platforms so her fans can buy the tune … sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ. We’re told Demi

Mac Davis — best known as a ’70s country music sensation and for writing hits for Elvis Presley — has died following heart surgery … TMZ has confirmed. Davis died Tuesday at a hospital in Nashville … according to his manager, Jim Morey. Earlier this week, the singer became critically ill after undergoing surgery and

Helen Reddy, the woman who sang the song that became the anthem of the women’s rights movement has died. Reddy’s family said the Australian singer died Tuesday, though they did not disclose the cause. Ready’s song, “I Am Woman” … not only shot to the top of the charts in the 70’s, but with its

NBA YoungBoy was sitting in a jail cell this week after getting arrested for drugs in his Louisiana hometown. The rapper was booked Monday night by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office on 3 separate drug charges — possession of schedule I drugs, manufacturing/distributing a schedule II drug, and manufacturing/distributing schedule IV drugs. It’s

Play video content Exclusive FilmOn The Whitney Houston hologram that was supposed to make its debut on “The Voice” years ago has emerged from the shadows new and improved — the problem is, her estate had NO idea it was happening. Record producer Scott Storch recently teamed up with Hologram USA — the same company

Exclusive Cardi B‘s got that “WAP” and wants everyone to see it or taste it 7 days a week, so she’s trying to get it certified … at the trademark office. Cardi filed the paperwork last week, saying she wants to slap WAP on virtually every kinda gear you can imagine — clothing, headwear, footwear,

It pays to be in K-pop … all 7 members in BTS are now multimillionaires and their longtime producer just joined the ranks of the triple comma club. Here’s the deal … Big Hit Entertainment, the South Korean record label behind BTS, is raising a ton of money after pricing its initial public offering at

East Coast artist Vanessa Carlton was only 22 years old when she shot to stardom after her debut single, “A Thousand Miles,” hit the airwaves in early 2002 … and thanks to the catchy piano hook and dreamy vocals, it made its way into the ears and hearts of the world. The debut single has

Exclusive Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper certainly put their money where their mouths are … and the loot’s going a long way to help hundreds of people from all walks of life who are in desperate straits. As we reported … Justin and Chance announced a surprise collab Thursday — teaming up to dole

Michael Jackson‘s cousin claims to have his last IV drip — the one that delivered the fatal dose of Propofol — and she’s ready to part ways with the macabre memorabilia. The IV setup includes the tubing and the bag used to administer drugs, and even has bloodstain from the King of Pop … according

Play video content @jhanedouze/Instagram Kanye West has made his way to Haiti … celebrating with locals without a trace of Kim Kardashian or the kids. Ye, fresh off a visit to Jamaica, touched down Friday at the Hugo Chávez International Airport in the northern city of Cap-Haïtien. He was met by Haitian President Jovenel Moise,

Exclusive Alan Jackson — one of the OG kings of country music — is ready to get dethroned … from his castle-like pad, that is, ’cause he’s selling his massive estate. The two-time Grammy and 16-time CMA Awards winner has listed his majestic hilltop estate in the countryside of Franklin, Tennessee for a whopping $23

Tory Lanez is making lots of enemies with his album release, slash denial about allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion … because now he’s also beefing with the boss. Rick Ross and Tory exchanged jabs on social media Friday … with Rick throwing the first punch by questioning the timing of Tory’s new music, saying he

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Princess Love just sucked the air out of Ray J‘s love-still-in-the-air moment … saying their marriage is now beyond saving. We got Princess Love Thursday in WeHo, walking into Catch … and wanted to get her take on what her estranged hubby said on “The Real” earlier this week. ICYMI

Selena Gomez is not hiding her scars anymore … she’s showing ’em off and is damn proud. The singer revealed Thursday … ever since she got her kidney transplant she’s made every attempt to hide the scar it left behind … but no more. Selena posted a picture on Instagram showing off the scar …

Industry without inspiration never leaves a lasting impact. Hard work and discipline often produce a reliable product but, without the spark of love behind its creation, posterity will take a dim view of its ultimate worth. Ten years ago, worldwide charting singer/songwriter, musician, and producer Stephen Wrench launched Musik and Film, LLC, henceforth referred to

Exclusive Details Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper are feeling the love for their new collab … so they’re paying it back in the form of cold hard cash. The Biebs and the Rapper just announced they’re giving away a total of $250,000 Thursday on Cash App … to people who’ve been affected by these

Exclusive Azealia Banks‘ rantings are taking a dangerous turn … according to her ex-manager who claims she’s threatening his loved ones’ lives and his. Jeff Kwatinetz is suing Banks claiming she’s inciting her fans to help her with what he claims is a “coordinated campaign of extortion.” The ex-manager claims Banks has been harassing him

Exclusive Kodak Black is turning to Donald Trump for help … he’s begging the President to commute his prison sentence. The rapper’s attorneys, Bradford Cohen and Jonathan Schwartz, sent a petition to Trump, obtained by TMZ, asking the Prez to cut Kodak a break. Kodak’s camp has lots of reasons why Trump should commute his

Breaking News Gigi Hadid‘s year just got a helluva lot better …. she’s officially a MOM!!! Gigi gave birth to her and Zayn Malik‘s first child together … a baby girl. Zayn is over the moon. He shared an adorable snap of his hand around his little one’s, and said, “The love i feel for

Play video content MoneyBagg Yo is denying rumors he was the target in a shooting during his birthday celebration in Las Vegas. The Memphis rapper and Yo Gotti protege addressed the incident that went down Tuesday, around 11 PM, outside the Aria Resort & Casino. As he put it on social media … “Shot at

Nelly‘s found the ultimate way to appease the judges on “Dancing with the Stars” who told him to ditch his sneakers for dancing shoes — instead, he has the best of both worlds. Despite wowing the crowd with his “Ride Wit Me” salsa dance on last week’s show — culminating with a backflip — the

Exclusive Carole Baskin is participating in jokes about Don Lewis‘ mysterious disappearance while she’s on ‘DWTS’ … at least according to Don’s family, and now they’re taking her to court. Don’s daughters Gale, Lynda and Donna, plus his former assistant, Anne McQueen are suing Carole for defamation, and they say Don’s disappearance is no laughing

Tommy DeVito — one of the original members of the iconic Doo-Wop group, The Four Seasons — has died from coronavirus. ‘Casino’ actor Alfredo Nittoli confirmed the news Tuesday in a Facebook post, saying Tommy had died Monday night at a Vegas area hospital, where he’d recently been admitted after contracting COVID-19. Nittoli says Tommy’s