Steve Bronski of Bronski Beat has died at the age of 61 (Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Steve Bronski, co-founder and keyboard player of pop group Bronski Beat, has died. Bronski, best-known for the LGBT+ anthem “Smalltown Boy”, passed away at 61-years-old. No cause of death has been given. Jimmy Somerville, who formed Bronski Beat
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Slim 400 — an up-and-coming rapper in the California hip-hop scene — has been shot and killed in L.A. … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Slim was gunned down Wednesday night in Inglewood. It’s currently unclear what led to the shooting and how many suspects were involved. Born to military parents
News Sly & Robbie’s Robbie Shakespeare Dies at 68 Hailed as one of the most influential bassists of all time, the Jamaican reggae musician also performed on songs by Bob Dylan, Grace Jones, and Mick Jagger By Nina Corcoran December 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter Robbie Shakespeare, photo by Frans Schellekens/Redferns/Getty Images Facebook Twitter Robbie Shakespeare,
Play video content As the “Masked Singer” finale heats up, former contestant Hunter Hayes — who was Astronaut on the show — has a special message for Bull … and TMZ’s delivering it. Next week, we will see who takes the winning spot, and our ‘Masked’ sources tell us Bull’s chosen to perform Hunter’s tune,
News Did a Pulitzer-Winning Journalist Deceive Hundreds of Musicians? A musician’s claim that Outlaw Ocean author Ian Urbina misled over 400 artists about their contributions to a journalism-adjacent music project ignited a social media firestorm. “I apologize unequivocally,” Urbina responded. By Evan Minsker December 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ian Urbina, January 2017 (David M. Benett/Dave
Flavor Flav‘s domestic violence incident from October is all wrapped up and dealt with in the eyes of the law — he copped a plea to a lesser charge, and is happy to close the book. The rapper’s misdemeanor domestic battery charge was dropped, and Flav pled no contest to one count of coercion. He
News Lower Dens Call It Quits “Spiritually and physically, we, like, can not participate in the music industry any longer. We’re also old, enjoy being with our families, and have other goals in mind.”—J Hunter By Madison Bloom December 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter J Hunter, February 2020 (David A. Smith/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Baltimore synth
The crime spree unfolding in L.A. has got celebs acting skittish, so much so that there’s a big boom in security hiring … which might sound great for them, but isn’t a good sign big picture. TMZ spoke with two different high-profile security companies that offer services for famous folks and other VIP types —
News Broken Social Scene Announce Rarities Collection, Share Song: Listen Check out “This House Is on Fire” from Old Dead Young: B-Sides & Rarities By Matthew Ismael Ruiz December 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter Broken Social Scene (Photo by Richmond Lam) Facebook Twitter Broken Social Scene have announced Old Dead Young: B-Sides & Rarities, a collection
Skilyr Hicks — a one-time contestant on “America’s Got Talent” — has died … TMZ has learned. The young singer-songwriter passed away Monday, having been found lifeless in the home of a friend — this according to her mother, Jodi. She says she doesn’t know the actual homeowner. Skilyr’s body was discovered in Liberty, South
News Alice Glass Shares Video for New Song “Fair Game”: Watch “FAIR GAME is TRAUMA CORE,” Glass wrote. By Evan Minsker December 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter Alice Glass in “Fair Game” (dir. Bryan M. Ferguson) Facebook Twitter Alice Glass has shared the video for her latest single from her debut solo album Prey//IV. “Fair Game
Jamie Spears says he wants nothing more than to tie up loose ends and end Britney‘s conservatorship, but the people put in place on her side are dragging it out, and destroying his reputation in the process. Spears just filed new docs in L.A. where he says he just wants a simple order ending the
News Greg Tate, Celebrated Hip-Hop Journalist and Cultural Critic, Dies at 64 His work documenting and analyzing hip-hop in its earliest days helped secure the music as a major cultural force By Allison Hussey December 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Greg Tate, photo by Nisha Sondhe Facebook Twitter Greg Tate, an influential cultural critic and founding
Jacqueline Avant’s family believes she was awake at home when an intruder shot and killed her, as Clarence was nearby in the couple’s bedroom … TMZ has learned. Sources close to the situation tell us Clarence was asleep during the break-in last week at their Trousdale Estates home, but his wife was already up just
News King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce Remix Album, Share New Songs: Listen “Neu Butterfly 3000 (Peaches Remix)” and “Shanghai (Dub by the Scientist)” lead Butterfly 30001 By Matthew Strauss December 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s Stu Mackenzie, November 2019 (Jack Taylor/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter King Gizzard & The
The man cops say is responsible for the shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, the wife of Clarence Avant, has been charged with murder … TMZ has learned. The L.A. County District Attorney’s office announced the charges of murder, attempted murder and felon with a firearm as well as two counts of residential burglary with person
News Jimmy Fallon, Ariana Grande, and Megan Thee Stallion Share Video for New Christmas Song: Watch “It Was a…(Masked Christmas)” is the work of two pop megastars and also Jimmy Fallon By Matthew Ismael Ruiz December 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Megan Thee Stallion, Jimmy Fallon, and Ariana Grande in “It Was A… (Masked Christmas)” video
Drake won’t be partaking in the upcoming Grammy Awards — despite being nominated — because the guy just pulled his submissions … TMZ has confirmed. The rapper has withdrawn his 2 Grammy nominations — one for Best Rap Album in “Certified Lover Boy” and another for Best Rap Performance in “Way 2 Sexy” — after
News Drake Withdraws 2022 Grammy Nominations The rapper had been up for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance for Certified Lover Boy and “Way 2 Sexy,” respectively By Matthew Strauss December 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Drake, November 2018 (Prince Williams/Wireimage) Facebook Twitter Drake is withdrawing his two 2022 Grammy nominations, Variety reports. The rapper
A substitute teacher broke out into a Britney Spears song for no actual reason. (Screen capture via FOX59/Getty Images) A substitute teacher was given the boot after breaking into a full-blown rendition of a Britney Spears classic in school. At the Bowie High School in Austin, an unidentified teacher was filmed by his students breaking
Lil Wayne allegedly pulled an assault rifle on one of his own bodyguards during a dispute at his home, and now police are looking into the incident. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … one of the rapper’s guards told cops he and Wayne got into a fight at Weezy’s Hidden Hills, CA home, and cops
News Watch Phoebe Bridgers Perform “I Know the End” on Austin City Limits Performances from Bridgers and Olivia Rodrigo will air on December 4 By Evan Minsker December 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Phoebe Bridgers, photo by Scott Newton Facebook Twitter Phoebe Bridgers’ episode of the PBS series Austin City Limits is set to air on
The calls for Justin Bieber to scrap his Saudi Arabia performance appear to have fallen on deaf ears — because the guy just went through with it … this despite mounting criticism. Bieber just hit the stage Sunday all the way over at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in SA, where the F1 Grand Prix is
News Pi’erre Bourne and TM88 Announce New Album Yo!88, Share New Song: Listen Check out “Block Boy” from the December 10 release By Alphonse Pierre December 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Pi’erre Bourne and TM88, photo by Gabe Shaddow Facebook Twitter Pi’erre Bourne and TM88 have announced a new album. Yo!88 will be out December 10
Play video content TMZ.com Cardi B partied at the Maxim Saturday night in Miami at Art Basel. She hit up the SLS hotel in Miami Beach for the Maxim Art Basel Party and showed off some serious Cardi moves … as the crowd clapped and cheered. She made the rounds … several parties in town
News “Weird Al” Yankovic Announces Massive North American Tour The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour will run for six months and include 133 shows By Madison Bloom December 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter “Weird Al” Yankovic, May 2018 (Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter “Weird Al” Yankovic has announced a gargantuan North American
Play video content TMZ.com Yung Joc is denying claims from a dog breeder that he’s an irresponsible dog owner who lost his pit bulls soon after getting them … he says the dogs managed to chew through their enclosures. The “It’s Goin’ Down” rapper tells TMZ … he did his part to keep the dogs
News Monaleo Shares New Song “We Not Humping”: Listen The latest from the Houston rapper behind “Beating Down Yo Block” By Eric Torres December 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Monaleo, photo by Ally Green Facebook Twitter Monaleo, the Houston rapper behind the viral hit “Beating Down Yo Block,” has shared a new song, “We Not Humping.”
Lil Uzi Vert didn’t skimp on his girlfriend’s birthday — the guy rented out a whole theme park for her … which cost him a pretty penny and then some. The rapper took over Nickelodeon Studios Park at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey — with about 20 of his buddies tagging along for
News Listen to Mach-Hommy’s New Album Balens Cho The full-length followup to this spring’s Pray for Haiti By Matthew Ismael Ruiz December 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mach-Hommy’s Balens Cho artwork (Courtesy of MAC Media) Facebook Twitter Mach-Hommy has self-released his new album Balens Cho. The 13-track LP features guest appearances from Nicholas Craven, Tha God