Exclusive TMZ.com Nicki Minaj needs to take a seat and get educated on what Rosa Parks went through — then she’d think twice before dropping lyrics trivializing it … that’s how folks at the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development feel anyway, along with Rosa’s nephew. Anita Peek, Executive Director at the institute
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Today, we are incredibly pleased to sit down and talk with music industry executive and publicist Ken Cavalier to find out more about how he assists independent artists & indie labels with their promotions and marketing, and about what’s going on with his management and publicity firm Allure Media Entertainment Group. Hi ken – Great
Breaking News TMZ.com 1:11 PM PT — Meek’s done with this back-and-forth cause he tweeted, “My girl is with me pregnant watching me tweet about my ex is very clownish…Ima exit” but not before making ooooooone last tweet to address one of Nicki’s more serious allegations: For clarification I don’t hit women and I won’t
Play video content Drake‘s bucket list is one item shorter Wednesday morning, now that he’s got a super blinged out cross around his neck — “as a Jew.” His words. Drizzy’s grin Tuesday night in NYC was almost as bright as the massive diamond-covered cross around his neck … he was THAT thrilled about his
Exclusive TMZ.com Nicki Minaj teased a new song invoking Rosa Parks‘ name — on the eve of the legendary civil rights icon’s birthday — but the Queen didn’t plan to flex when she did and meant no disrespect either. Sources connected to the femcee tell TMZ … Nicki’s aware of the heat she’s been catching
Exclusive TMZ.com 2 Chainz, Offset and YG should not be proud of one of their hit songs … so claims another artist who says the rappers straight-up jacked his work!!! Solomon Clanton claims in a new lawsuit — obtained by TMZ — he released a song called “Proud” way back in 2015 … 3 years
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite Chris Cornell‘s former bandmates are taking a stand against his widow … insisting she’s got the wrong idea about who owns a bunch of unreleased Soundgarden tunes. Soundgarden is responding to Vicky Cornell‘s lawsuit, filed last year … claiming ownership of 7 tracks she says she found on Chris’ laptop after his
Exclusive Getty Kodak Black is pushing for a lighter prison sentence because he thinks the judge unfairly threw the book at him. The rapper’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ … they’ll be filing legal docs soon appealing the 46 months he got in his federal gun case. They’re looking to get several months cut off
Safaree and Erica Mena are beaming over their little bundle of joy … and they’re showing off their first child together like proud parents!!! Erica just shared the super-cute snap on her social media … and Safaree looks like he’s loving the whole fatherhood thing. Remember, he’s a #girldad now! The ‘Love and Hip Hop’
Play video content Breaking News FOX Jennifer Lopez and Shakira just brought Miami to its knees with a Super Bowl Halftime performance for the ages … one which Shak opened, and J Lo tied up in the end. The two Latina singers were co-headliners Sunday during the big game, and things kicked off with Shakira
Exclusive TMZ.com Tekashi 6ix9ine plans to get the hell outta dodge once he’s released from prison and bolster his security detail like no rapper ever before … but it’s going to be easier said than done. The rapper’s still months away from becoming a free man, but he’s already looking toward his exit strategy …
Play video content FOX Demi Lovato fulfilled her own 10-year prophecy by belting out the National Anthem at Super Bowl LIV — and she handled it like a pro. The singer was decked out in all white Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami ahead of kickoff and with a line of troops behind
Mega Lady Gaga lit up Miami Saturday night with a spectacular performance. Gaga hit the stage at the AT&T Super Saturday Night concert on the eve of SB 54. She was slick as hell, glittering up the venue with a bunch of costume changes during her set. She strummed the guitar with her boot, played
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Post Malone came bearing strip club-esque gifts to a regular night club ahead of Super Bowl LIV in Miami … and people were just as willing to stoop low for a taste of cheddar. The singer touched down in Miami a couple days before kickoff on Friday, and at the
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Offset‘s rap partners are defending their buddy after he let the fists fly when someone sprayed champagne on his wife — and their rationale is basically … WWYD? That’s pretty much what Takeoff and Quavo told us Saturday in Miami, where all the rappers are hanging out in the days
Play video content TMZ.com Pitbull did not disappoint at Shaq’s Fun House in Miami Friday night, getting the crowd fired up and then delivering a rousing tribute to Kobe. Mr. Worldwide sang “Give Me Everything,” and then launched into his commentary, saying Kobe’s memory will endure. He then went into a diatribe over the cauldron
Exclusive TMZ.com Justin Bieber is adding to his growing cartoon art collection … with a tribute to Kobe Bryant … complete with imagery of the Black Mamba balling out with the Lakers. Our sources tell us Justin’s team reached out to Idiot Box Art owners Emily Bright and Tamara Martin to purchase their newest original
TMZ.com Mase, one of Diddy‘s biggest Bad Boy Records stars, is coming for blood … calling the mogul a hypocrite for his Grammys speech, and for keeping him under a horrible contract. The “Mo Money, Mo Problems” rapper went off on Diddy Friday saying it’s ironic Bad Boy’s honcho is calling on black artists to
Getty Lizzo teaming up with Harry Styles is the collab that had to happen in 2020, and when it finally did — to exactly NO ONE’s surprise — everyone went berserk!!! The awesome tag team went down Thursday night for SiriusXM and Pandora’s Opening Drive Super Concert Series at South Beach. Lizzo was billed as
Backgrid Justin Bieber found more real estate on his body to add a new tat, and this one says a lot about where he is right now … and where he plans on going. The Biebs really branched out this time, getting a laurel wreath across his collar bone. The 2 branches connect in the
The music video for “All That I Want,” the first single from Kings County’s debut album (titled only Kings County), gets us started with a close-up shot of a shapely female figure, her swaying hips finding a slow-motion cadence with the rhythm of the song playing in the background. Raw film interrupts the image and cuts
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Billy Porter‘s got some solid advice for Lil Nas X on the heels of Pastor Troy‘s homophobic rant … brush the dirt off that shoulder. We got the “Pose” star out Thursday morning in NYC and got his take on Pastor Troy’s hateful message directed at Lil Nas X just
Breaking News TMZ.com The woman Soulja Boy describes as a bitter ex-GF is suing him over the alleged kidnapping and assault case that led to him doing time last year. Kayla Myers says she was partying with Soulja and co. at his Malibu home on Feb. 1, 2019 when she decided to leave at 2
Minnesota-born Kurt Harland (aka Kurt Harland Larson) was only 25 years old when he gained fame for founding and fronting the ’80s experimental synthpop group, Information Society, which released their hit single, “What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy)” that was also found on their 1988 self-titled album Information Society. Fun Fact: In the “What’s On
Hello Emily! Thanks for taking time to chat with us today! We know you are busy out on the road – for fans that haven’t seen you – what can they expect when they come out and catch a live show? Hi, Thank you! For fans that have not seen me live, they can expect
Hey Kendra! Thank you for your time today! You have a new single coming out called Silent Sleeper. What kind of insight can you give us? Thanks for inviting me to interview! I am really looking forward to the release of this single on February 6. It marks a new era in my career, as
Here’s Harry Styles frolicking with sexy bikini models on a beach in Malibu for a music video shoot, and he can’t keep his hands off … the props. We know what you’re thinking, but it’s all good, clean fun. Harry’s shooting the vid for his new single, “Watermelon Sugar” … so, naturally there are plenty
As important as any of the lyrics to his new single “Sensy Girl” are, the beats that adorn every pulsing stitch of rhythm in this hot track courtesy of Gino McKoy and Diamond are perhaps more expressive than they actually need to be, but nevertheless, they’re getting this collaborative pair a lot of attention this
Exclusive TMZ.com That didn’t take long … DJ Khaled‘s clearly a believer in carrying your own weight, ’cause he’s already making his newborn son bring home the bacon. The mega-producer and his wife, Nicole Tuck, filed to trademark their newborn son Aalam Tuck Khaled‘s name through a Florida-based company called ATK Entertainment so they can
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Nicki Minaj and her husband got a nasty stare-down by Meek Mill … and THAT’S what started the epic shouting match. Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … Nicki and hubby, Kenneth Petty, had barely walked into the high-end clothing store, Maxfield in WeHo, last weekend when Meek immediately gave them a