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Shaq is back on the mic — the NBA legend just teamed up with EDM superstar Steve Aoki to drop a new banger … and the song is 🔥🔥🔥!! Shaquille O’Neal — AKA DJ Diesel — dusted off his notebook and came up with some words for “Welcome to the Playhouse” … rapping about being

Scottish singer Lulu, who sang the huge, hit, title song for one of Sidney Poitier‘s most famous movies, is reflecting on his death … and thanking him for inspiring her. Lulu tells TMZ … Sidney was “my friend, my teacher, my inspiration.” She famously sang the theme song for Sidney’s 1967 movie, “To Sir, With

Kanye West‘s Presidential campaign was a total bust — and cost him serious points in his marriage — but that doesn’t mean he’s not keeping his political friends close … dining with Jared Kushner in Miami. Ye donned a neon hoodie, as he met up with Kushner — the former Senior Advisor to President Trump,

Drakeo the Ruler‘s family says it can’t afford to bury him in a coffin … so they’re asking a court to give them access to his coffers. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ … the rapper’s mother says she just can’t foot the bill for his funeral, which she is pegging at just

Julia Fox is explaining what it’s like to date Kanye West … and it sounds like he’s full of surprises and is very generous. The “Uncut Gems” star says she met Ye on New Year’s Eve in Miami and felt an instant connection, describing his energy as “so fun to be around” … according to

Shawn Mendes is a couple months single — which may have opened up more time in his schedule to hit the gym — as evidenced in new pics of the singer on the beach. Shawn hit the sand in Miami Wednesday — soaking up the sun, waves and some screen-time on his phone. Shawn looked

The Super Bowl halftime show promises to be one of the most spectacular yet, thanks to Dr. Dre, but the stakes are high because if COVID somehow kills the show, Dre could lose millions. As we reported, the show will be filled with huge stars, including Eminem, Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige. Sources

One woman says the crowd at a Harry Styles concert in Los Angeles got so rowdy it left her injured … and now she’s filed a lawsuit against the venue. The woman claims she attended Harry’s “Fine Line” album release show at The Forum in December 2019. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, she

Play video content TMZ.com Jason Derulo has a zero-tolerance policy for being mistaken for another R&B superstar — so much so, he attacked 2 guys at a Las Vegas hotel for calling him … Usher. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ… cops were called to the ARIA hotel during the early hours of Tuesday morning after

Play video content BACKGRID Kanye West is in the midst of a pretty romantic tour with Julia Fox, hitting up NYC Tuesday night … on the heels of introducing her to his close pals, including N.O.R.E., during a whirlwind weekend in Miami. Tuesday night Ye and the actress did a classic New York date —

Play video content TMZ.com Lil Durk doesn’t want to be the last rapper to collab with Morgan Wallen … he’s encouraging Kendrick Lamar and others to work with him too, telling us Morgan’s no racist. We got Lil Durk Tuesday on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and asked him if Kendrick should get in the

Drake‘s been working out … and he really wants you to know it. The rapper posted a series of photos from a recent beachside vacay — which is full of shots of him shirtless and showing off his toned goods … abs, pecs, back and arms. As you can see … the dude is jacked,

YG‘s been suspected of robbery for nearly two years now, but he finally has an answer on whether he’ll be prosecuted … and that answer is a resounding no. The L.A. District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges against the rapper because it says there wasn’t enough evidence to link him to the crime …

A famous Argentinian DJ claims he’s been receiving death threats and nasty insults this week … after he says fans believe he was the reason Lionel Messi came down with COVID-19. DJ Fer Palacio — who has over 1 million followers on Instagram — posted a video message explaining the situation on Sunday … saying

Big Daddy Weave’s Jason “Jay” Weaver is dead after suffering complications from COVID-19. In a heartfelt message on Instagram his brother and fellow band member, Mike, shared the tragic news … “I’m sorry to bring this news, but I am excited to celebrate where he is right now. My brother Jay went to be with

Lil Wayne‘s security guard has apparently had a change of heart, now wanting to file charges against the rapper for allegedly pulling a gun on him after previously deciding against it … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us … Weezy’s guard is now pushing for prosecution against his former boss. Remember, he said

Play video content @omarion / TikTok The Omicron/Omarion jokes have reached the source — and the man (not the variant) is here to set the record straight about the difference between himself … and a new strain of COVID. The B2K singer/dancer took to TikTok for the start of 2022 with a PSA of sorts

Kanye West has gotten back on the horse, because he’s back in the dating game. Kanye and actress Julia Fox hit up Carbone restaurant in Miami Saturday night, and he was clearly having a good time. Our Ye sources tell us it’s nothing serious, but that he’s embracing single life … this after Kim Kardashian

This is sure to kick up some dust among hip-hop heads — just a year after learning of MF DOOM‘s death, it would seem the internet has decided that 50 Cent is … well, greater. You might’ve seen DOOM trending Saturday, and that’s largely ’cause it’s been 365 days since the world found out the

Kodak Black found himself behind bars on New Year’s Eve — albeit briefly — but it sounds like it might be a big misunderstanding … at least according to his attorney. KB’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ … yes, his client was indeed arrested early Saturday morning near Pompano Beach, FL on a misdemeanor trespassing

Play video content NBC Miley Cyrus‘ wardrobe malfunctioned during her New Year’s Eve TV special, but she figured out a way to keep the party going as she regrouped … but just barely! She was singing “Party in the U.S.A.” when her top was barely hanging on by a thread and she had to clutch

Maybe the biggest celebrity house sale of the year is going down in Bev Hills, because TMZ has learned Adele is about to become the owner of Sylvester Stallone‘s awesome estate, and she’s getting it for a steal. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Adele is in escrow for Sly’s massive home, tucked away

Detectives working to find out who killed Drakeo the Ruler are fighting an uphill battle, finding it hard to get anyone who may have info on the suspect to come forward and talk … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … investigators are mostly relying on surveillance and cellphone footage to crack the

COVID is derailing the best-laid plans of New Year’s Eve … because some big bands have just pulled the plug. CBS’s “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” will air minus the Zac Brown Band, because Zac tested positive. Sam Hunt and Elle King have also pulled out, citing COVID-19 protocols, organizers told The Tennessean.

So, you don’t want to get the COVID vaccine because you don’t trust the science … well, here’s an incentive — you get the shot, you get to keep your hair. Singer Ava Max says she’s suffered hair loss after contracting COVID. She posted a vid Wednesday night, saying, “Baby hairs Comin THRU. “Also so

Buckingham Palace nearly put the kibosh on one of Elton John‘s most legendary performances to honor his friend Princess Diana … only allegedly giving him the go-ahead in hopes the display would help turn public opinion in favor of the Royal Family. According to newly released documents, obtained by SkyNews, the Palace believed lyrics to

Jack Harlow is gunning for a cop who put his hands on the neck of a woman who wanted to see Jack’s show. Video of the woman surfaced, in which she was confronted by cops who were not letting her inside the venue in Atlanta on Tuesday night.  You see one of the officers put

If you’re wondering how residents in SoCal are handling the cold and rainy weather of this holiday season, look no further than Kourtney Kardashian and her fiancé Travis Barker, who hit the beach for a stroll bundled up in a ton of layers. The pair hit the sand at the Rosewood Hotel in Montecito Wednesday,