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Madonna is certainly feeling herself this Friday, posting some topless selfies for her fans to enjoy heading into the weekend. Madonna took to her IG account to share the sexy snaps … carefully placing some emojis over her nipples. Of course, she’s gotta be careful to censor herself on the platform, hoping not to piss

Rock ‘n’ roll icon, Jerry Lee Lewis has died … TMZ has confirmed. The “Great Balls of Fire” singer’s team released a statement Friday, saying, “Lewis, perhaps the last true, great icon of the birth of rock ‘n’ roll, whose marriage of blues, gospel, country, honky-tonk and raw, pounding stage performances so threatened a young

Play video content TMZ.com Halloween is just around the corner and Memphis rapper Duke Deuce is bringing the carnage … with his new horror-themed mixtape “Memphis Massacre 3.” TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the Quality Control Music rapper on the hallowed eve ahead of his release — one he’s extremely proud of, considering he

Kanye West is back to inspiring his fellow rappers, who are trolling him over his empire imploding due to Adidas, Balenciaga, TJ Maxx and others leaving him in the dust. Everywhere you look on social media, Ye’s the butt of endless jokes and memes … and rappers like 50 Cent, N.O.R.E., Jadakiss and Young Thug

In a bizarre twist, Kanye West‘s Donda Academy has opened it’s doors again — only hours after announcing the school had closed — and this time it’s back “with a vengeance.” Parents and students of Donda received an email — obtained by TMZ — around midnight Wednesday reading, “Join us tomorrow morning in worship for

Drake and 21 Savage are pushing back the release date for their highly anticipated joint album … because the producer is battling coronavirus. Champagne Papi announced the delay Wednesday, revealing on his Instagram story that his longtime producer, Noah “40” Shebib, became infected with COVID while mixing and mastering the album. Drake and 21 Savage’s

Kanye West is persona non grata for Peloton — the exercise company is banning his music from any new future classes. Peloton took a stance Wednesday in a statement to Pelobuddy … “We take this issue very seriously and can confirm Peloton indefinitely paused the use of Kanye West’s music on our platform. This means

Rihanna making her grand return to music with a song for the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” soundtrack is the only thing that could make that movie even more anticipated … and it’s happening!!! On Wednesday, the icon posted a sample to the upcoming song “Lift Me Up” to social media … igniting excitement in the

Play video content TMZ.com Iggy Azalea took a lot of heat for what some called a lackluster halftime performance for the Las Vegas Raiders … an unfair criticism if you ask Tory Lanez. We caught Tory at LAX on Tuesday and got an update on his and Iggy’s developing collab … which he announced earlier

Here’s the first look at Jacob Elordi playing Elvis Presley on the set of a new movie about Priscilla … sparking debate about who is the better Elvis, Jacob or Austin Butler. Jacob was in full hair and makeup Monday as the King of Rock & Roll on a movie set in Toronto for Sofia

Global Rock band Sick Puppies are collaborating with ESPN/ESPN+ to launch their new single ‘Ready Steady Go’, a cover of the Paul Oakenfold hit song.  The music will be used in National Hockey League (NHL) on ESPN promos on all their platforms through the end of 2022. Watch the initial ESPN promo spot here: The intense, driving version

On the heels of Adidas dropping Kanye West for making anti-Semitic remarks, Jewish former NFL star Julian Edelman is addressing the rapper’s use of hurtful language … saying mental health is important but doesn’t justify speaking hatefully. “Mental health is a serious issue and needs to be at the forefront of the American dialogue,” Edelman

The home where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned looks like it’s about to get a new owner … someone willing to pay a pretty penny to live like the King of Rock and Roll. Our real estate sources tell us an offer’s been accepted for the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs. The crib hit

Jaylen Brown says he’s sticking with Donda Sports, despite repeated Anti-Semitic remarks made by founder Kanye West … comments the Celtics star says he adamantly condemns. On Monday, Jaylen was asked about his business relationship with Ye’s company, telling the Boston Globe he won’t be jumping ship. “First, I don’t condone any hurt, harm, or

UPDATE 7:34 AM PT — Kendall Jenner and Kris Jenner have now posted the same message as Khloe. Khloe Kardashian is publicly sending her support to the Jewish community amid Kanye West‘s continued anti-Semitic rants … becoming the first to do so in her family. The youngest of the OG 3 sisters reposted a simple

Play video content TMZ.com Big Sean is all geeked about becoming a parent — he and his partner Jhené Aiko are expecting a baby boy, and it means Sean’s gonna be stepping away from his J-O-B for a bit. We got Sean Don at LAX and tried to get some insight on potential baby names.

Zuri Craig — who’s worked with the likes of Tyler Perry, and once wowed on ‘America’s Got Talent’ — has died. His family confirmed his passing Sunday, throwing up a tribute post on Zuri’s official ZoReMi Entertainment page and writing … “It is with profound sadness that we announce the transition of our beloved son,

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck‘s newlywed bliss is showing again — this time on a family shopping trip that’s gonna leave the city slickers looking real country and western. Play video content BACKGRID The couple hit the Sunset Strip Saturday, laser-focused on one item … cowboy boots. Jen’s kiddo Emme was with Bennifer when they

Some fans who were hoping to see their favorite 2000s emo bands in Sin City this weekend are out of luck — the date’s been canceled … all thanks to Mother Nature. Organizers behind the “When We Were Young” festival announced Saturday that their same-day kickoff in Vegas was being nixed because of strong winds

Beyoncé fans are mad at Kelis for not getting as upset at two foreign women playing with her hair as when she flipped her lid over Bey allegedly using her music without permission. The latest Twitter fracas is underway now … the Beyhive is seriously voicing their displeasure over a video the “Milkshake” singer posted

Play video content BACKGRID Kanye West is shrugging off brands cutting ties with him, and insists he can’t be canceled — but if he is, he says that only proves the dangerous anti-Semitic tropes he’s been spewing. The embattled billionaire held an oddly-timed news conference of sorts — as he left his daughter North West‘s

Cardi B just got some good news to kick off her weekend … she says she’s won a 5-year-long legal battle over the cover art for one of her mixtapes. A federal jury in Santa Ana, CA found in favor of Cardi B Friday on all counts, and she walked out of court smiling about

Play video content TMZ.com R&B mainstay Tank recently said he was retiring his recording career, but after soaking up Babyface’s star-studded album release party … he’s beginning to rethink that decision!!! TMZ Hip Hop pressed Tank about throwing in the towel during ‘Face’s “Girls Night Out” shindig, and he sheepishly admitted seeing the legend pull

“Variations on ‘Estate’,” the opening track in Mumex Duo’s new record Heat the Silent, begins in a haze of melodic clouds that churn into a solid harmony by the time we hit a textured mark in the track. The music drones forward with confident ease, unraveling one note at a time until we’re met with a

Taylor Swift‘s highly anticipated new album hit a glitch on Spotify Thursday night when the streaming giant literally crashed as her record dropped, causing mass confusion online. The Grammy-award-winning artist released her 10th album, “Midnights,” right at the stroke of midnight and, not coincidentally, that’s when Spotify went down. But, things got right back on

Jay-Z famously sips on D’Ussé, but he no longer wants to own the liquor brand — TMZ Hip Hop‘s learned he’s selling it to his partners at Bacardi, but he suspects the company’s playing a high stakes “shell game.” As we first reported … Jay’s filed docs demanding Bacardi open up the books on its

Play video content Instagram / @fatjoe Zion Williamson‘s NBA return was one for the books … but before the Pelicans star hit the court at Barclays Center, he received a custom “Terror Squad” chain from Joey Crack himself, Fat Joe! TMZ Sports has learned Joe wanted to hook up the NBA superstar with something nice,

Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini and Carly Pearce all have one very significant life experience in common, and it’s not just being super talented and famous … they’re all recent divorcees and will be hitting the stage together for the first time to sing about lousy men. Production sources from the upcoming Country Music Association Awards

Play video content TalkTv Kanye West is ripping President Biden for not picking Elon Musk‘s brain, and using some offensive language — claiming the Prez is “f**king ret***ed.” Ye went off on POTUS in his interview with Piers Morgan, claiming he could use the r-word, and anything other words, due to the fact he’s been

Waka Flocka Flame is jumping to Russell Wilson‘s defense after the latest round of public Russ bashing, courtesy of Charlamagne Tha God and “The Pivot” podcast. “The Breakfast Club” co-host was discussing his daughters’ dating future with Channing Crowder when Russ’ name came up in a backhanded compliment. The whole group felt Russ was square,