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Lizzo has a brief message for the guy who allegedly booted her and some friends from a rental property a wee bit early this weekend — bite me, and preferably where the sun don’t shine!!! The singer was documenting her sun-filled weekend with her friends, which started at one pad they rented … but then

Charlie Daniels — a country and Southern rock legend known for his hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” — has died after suffering a stroke … according to his website. The Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday morning at the Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. Doctors determined the cause of death was

Breaking News It’s happening (or so it seems) … Kanye West is running for President, and he says he’s doing it sooner than later — as in RIGHT NOW!!! At least that’s how it sounds, anyway. Ye made the announcement out of nowhere Saturday on Twitter, saying … “We must now realize the promise of

Exclusive 40 Glocc is finally on the path to putting his prostitution ring bust behind him, and the first step is checking into jail to serve his sentence … nearly 3 years after his arrest. The rapper turned himself in to Blue Earth County Jail on June 30 in Minnesota where he’ll do one year

Exclusive Pop Smoke‘s closest friends are getting iced out before his debut album drops … with some custom jewelry honoring the slain rapper. Pop’s inner circle reached out to New York City’s Benny The Jeweler for some special commemorative bling … according to our sources, and it was just in time for Friday’s posthumous release.

Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters died after going into cardiac arrest … TMZ has learned. The Grammy-winning Motown artist’s cause of death is listed as cardiopulmonary arrest … this according to her death certificate obtained by TMZ. Bonnie — real name Patricia Eva Pointer — died on June 8 at 3:37 AM. The doc

Exclusive DaBaby‘s set to fire up a nightclub crowd on the Fourth of July, but he and his team insist safety precautions are in place. The rapper’s performing at the 4th of July Bash at Cosmopolitan Premier Lounge in Decatur, GA Saturday night, but due to coronavirus concerns … it won’t be the usual packed

Breaking News Kacey Musgraves‘ marriage to her singer-songwriter husband was less of a slow burn and more of a flame that went out quickly … she’s getting divorced after 2 1/2 years. The Grammy-winning country star and musician Ruston Kelly have filed for divorce — according to reps for both singers — and say they’ve

Exclusive Details Vanilla Ice is offering fans a warning — come see my concert at your own risk, cuz it could cost you your life, but the local health department’s going even further … saying stay away from his show. The “Ice Ice Baby” rapper is set to perform Friday night at Emerald Point Bar

Breaking News The NFL is planning to make a huge statement when the season kicks off … with the league reportedly deciding to play the Black National Anthem before every Week 1 game. “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing” — which is often referred to as the Black National Anthem — will be played before the

Jay-Z and his social justice team are going all out to get a Wisconsin cop fired and charged in the killings of 3 men of color — they’ve posted a full-page ad demanding it. Jay’s Team ROC took out the ad Thursday in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, calling for the immediate prosecution and termination of

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Public Enemy still wants people to “Fight the Power” … but now Chuck D says it’s time to let younger people handle that fight, because time’s literally running out for most political leaders. We talked to the legendary MC on ‘TMZ Live’ to get his thoughts on the upcoming election

Exclusive Kehlani rented a Ferrari and then smashed up the expensive sports car before returning it … this according to a new lawsuit. The singer is being sued by a luxury rental car company that claims she rented a Ferrari back in April, and said it was for personal use only — but the company

Exclusive Tori Brixx can’t seem to stay out of danger — she was allegedly the victim of another home invasion robbery, but thankfully … she wasn’t injured this time. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Tori is one of several alleged victims of a home invasion earlier this week in L.A., where perps allegedly made

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Cops in Aurora, CO targeted Elijah McClain‘s violin vigil to make an example out of nonviolent musicians … so says a famous violinist who saw it all play out. Lee England Jr. — who Michael Jordan calls “the Michael Jordan of the violin” — tells TMZ … Aurora police made

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Cops in Aurora, CO unleashed pepper spray at Elijah McClain‘s violin vigil for no good reason and their brutality was unprovoked … according to a family attorney who saw it all unfold alongside Elijah’s sisters. Mari Newman, a lawyer for Elijah’s family, tells TMZ … she was at Saturday’s musical

Pop Smoke‘s fans have spoken — loudly and clearly — the cover art designed by Virgil Abloh for the rapper’s posthumous album is trash … so a change is coming. Pop’s highly anticipated album, “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon” is set to release July 3, but when the cover art was revealed

Exclusive Chase Rice isn’t letting criticism of his packed Tennessee concert slow down his mid-pandemic tour, but there are gonna be changes … for the artist and his venues. The country music star took a lot of flak — even from fellow country musicians — after his Saturday night gig demonstrated no regard for coronavirus

Exclusive Dr. Dre and his wife of 24 years are ending their marriage … she’s filed for divorce. Nicole Young filed the paperwork Monday, citing the usual irreconcilable differences as the reason for her split from the hip-hop mogul. Dre married Nicole on May 25, 1996, and they have 2 adult children together — a

Breaking News The coronavirus pandemic is keeping the curtain closed on Broadway … at least through the end of the year. The Broadway League announced Monday all Broadway performances in New York City are on hold for the next 6 months and beyond due to COVID-19. While there is no exact date for the curtain

St. Louis lyricist Chingy (real name Howard Bailey Jr.) shot to fame after his debut single “Right Thurr” took to the airwaves and became the party anthem of the 2003 summer and set the stage for his first album, Jackpot. Jackpot hosted other rap classics like “Holidae In,” “One Call Away” and “Gettin’ It” …

Sacha Baron Cohen did what he does Saturday … he went undercover at a right-wing militia event and when he started belting out a hateful, racist song … and the crowd was more than happy to sing along. It went down in Olympia, Washington, at the “March for Our Rights 3” rally. Sacha came as

Play video content Breaking News @chaserice / Instagram Chase Rice got back to touring this weekend — and to kick things off … the guy allowed thousands of people to flood a concert venue, with ZERO regards for coronavirus safety. The country singer held his first show in a while Saturday night at former prison-turned-event

Milton Glaser, a super famous graphic designer who created one of the most iconic campaigns for a city has died on his 91st birthday. Glaser was embedded in pop culture in the ’60’s and ’70’s. In ’67 he fashioned a poster of Bob Dylan with wildly-colored hair and it sold millions. But his biggest splash

The Dixie Chicks are dropping “Dixie” from their name and will now be just “The Chicks” … and the change is 100% a response to the nationwide protests of systemic racism. While the Texas-based band has yet to publicly announce the name change, the group’s Twitter handle is now @thechicks and the band made the

St. Louis rapper Huey — best known for his 2007 hit, “Pop, Lock & Drop It” — is dead after an unsolved shooting incident … TMZ has confirmed. Law enforcement tells TMZ … Huey is one of two men who were shot Thursday in St. Louis County. Huey succumbed to his injuries late Thursday night.

There’s a textural presence to the bassline in “Chitty Bang,” the new single from 8rooklyn 8atman (featuring Dre DaMost) that grabs our attention right from the start and doesn’t let go for the duration of the song, but as alluring a component as this is, it’s not the only reason to play this track right

Faith Hill is calling on Mississippi lawmakers to change the state flag … she says the Confederate symbolism sends a terrifying message, and it’s time to be removed. The country singer made her plea to the Mississippi state legislature Thursday night on social media, ahead of Friday’s potential vote to change the flag, saying …

Exclusive Britney Spears and Beyonce fans are bickering over who is the real Queen B for no good reason … so says the artist whose painting ignited the whole beef. Here’s the deal … Britney kicked the Beyhive Wednesday when she posted a painting of a bee with a crown and said, “To all my

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Mario says police can exercise restraint when they want to, but most cops just don’t … a lesson he’s already learned first hand. The singer joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live” and recounted his recent run-in with police in Miami, when guns were drawn and an intense standoff was diffused