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News Trippie Redd Avoids Prosecution for 2018 Aggravated Assault and Battery Charges The District Attorney is declining to prosecute but said there appears to have been probable cause for Redd’s arrest By Madison Bloom August 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Michael Lamar White IV aka Trippie Redd, May 2018 (Jeff Hahne/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter In 2018,

Lil Wayne‘s never forgotten “Uncle Bob” — the former New Orleans police officer who saved his life when he attempted suicide at age 12 — and he’s told him he’s got his back for life if he ever needs anything. “Uncle Bob,” whose real name is Robert Hoobler, tells TMZ … he saw Lil Wayne

News New Gift of Gab Song “Vice Grip” Gets Posthumous Release: Listen The first track from the Blackalicious MC since his death in June By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab performs during at the Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY, June 20, 2013. (Photo by Al Pereira/WireImage)

Lady Gaga‘s dog walker is trekking across the country to try and heal his emotional wounds from the horrifying shooting … and he says he’s fallen on hard times. Ryan Fischer says he’s 2 months into a 6-month journey across America, which he’s calling a sabbatical, but now he’s crowdfunding … because he says his

News Ray Charles Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame The singer joins Eddie Bayers, Pete Drake, and the Judds in the class of 2021 By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ray Charles, photo courtesy of Missing Piece Group Facebook Twitter Ray Charles has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of

Jay-Z‘s latest hustle is big-time gambling … he’s signed on with some heavy hitters in a bid to open a sportsbook in NY, and the move could make him a pioneer in the billion-dollar industry. TMZ has learned Jay’s name is on one of the applications submitted to the NY Gaming Commission requesting approval for

News Disclosure Share New Song “In My Arms”: Listen The first in a set of daily tracks coming from the duo this week By Allison Hussey August 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Disclosure, photo by Christina Arza Facebook Twitter Disclosure have shared a new single called “In My Arms.” The song is the first in a

News Pitchfork Music Festival 2021 Set Times Revealed Single day tickets are still available— find out when to catch Phoebe Bridgers, Erykah Badu, St. Vincent, Flying Lotus, and many more By Pitchfork August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Phoebe Bridgers (Frank Ockenfels), St. Vincent (Zackery Michael), Erykah Badu (courtesy) Facebook Twitter This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival

News Live Nation to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations or Negative Tests at All Events The new policy goes into effect October 4. Employees must also be fully vaccinated by that date. By Madison Bloom August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Crowd at 2017 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival—a Live Nation event (Photo by Douglas Mason/Getty Images). Facebook

News Pil Trafa, Argentine Punk Pioneer, Dies at 62 The lead singer of Los Violadores died of cardiopulmonary arrest at his home in Lima, Peru By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pil Trafa, the musician best known as the lead singer of Los Violadores, died at his home in Lima,

News Perfume Genius Covers “I Will Survive”: Listen Mike Hadreas says he recorded the “deathbed-y” take on the disco classic for a commercial pitch By Allison Hussey August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Perfume Genius, May 2018 (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Boston Calling) Facebook Twitter Perfume Genius’ Mike Hadreas shared a cover of Gloria

Play video content TMZSports.com U.S. skateboarding bronze medalist Jagger Eaton has Bieber Fever … ’cause the Olympic hero tells TMZ Sports he wants to personally invite Justin Bieber to a skate sesh!! Of course, Eaton became a sensation in Tokyo last month … becoming the first American to medal in skateboarding — and he did

Play video content TMZSports.com A fight between Aaron Carter and Lenny Dykstra is NOT gonna happen … so says the singer himself, who tells TMZ Sports the ex-baseball star is too old and fragile to step in the ring with him. As we previously reported, the former All-Star slugger called out the pop star earlier

News Ka Releases New Album A Martyr’s Reward Watch the music video for his new song “I Notice” By Noah Yoo August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Brownsville rapper Ka has shared a new album, A Martyr’s Reward, following last year’s Descendants of Cain. Today’s release comes with the music video for a new

Play video content @syesha / Instagram This video shows former “American Idol” finalist Syesha Mercado absolutely beside herself, in tears, as law enforcement takes her newborn baby following a child protective services investigation … and the video is stirring outrage. Syesha sobbed as she reluctantly handed over her baby daughter to Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies

News Nanci Griffith, Folk and Country Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 68 The Grammy-winning artist was best known for “Love at the Five and Dime” and her cover of Julie Gold’s “From a Distance” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nanci Griffith performs in London, February 3, 2010. (Photo by Christie Goodwin/Redferns) Facebook Twitter

Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty, are being sued by the woman he was convicted of trying to rape in 1995, who claims she’s being harassed … especially after declining Nicki’s offers to change her story. The woman, Jennifer Hough, was the victim in Petty’s 1995 conviction for first-degree attempted rape — the reason

News Nicki Minaj and Husband Kenneth Petty Facing Lawsuit From Petty’s Attempted Rape Victim The woman claims the couple has been harassing and intimidating her in an effort to have her recant claims that Petty assaulted her in 1994 By Noah Yoo August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty, February 2020 (James

Play video content TMZ.com Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber would love to see restaurants, arenas and other public venues require proof of vaccination — as COVID surges in Florida — but, first he says they have to battle Gov. Ron DeSantis. Gelber joined “TMZ Live” on Thursday to address the dire situation — Florida accounts

News PinkPantheress Shares New Song “Just for Me”: Listen Mura Masa produced the single from the London-based artist By Madison Bloom August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter PinkPantheress, photo by Jesse Crankson Facebook Twitter PinkPantheress, the 20-year-old singer-songwriter and TikTok sensation, has shared a new song. It’s called “Just for Me” and it’s produced by Mura

Jamie Spears has agreed it’s time to step down as conservator of Britney‘s estate — he just said so in new legal docs — and he wants to work with the court on an orderly transition. We’ve learned Jamie’s lawyer is filing legal docs in which he says, “There are, in fact, no actual grounds

News Listen to Tierra Whack’s New Song “8” From EA Sports and Interscope’s new Madden NFL 22 soundtrack By Madison Bloom August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack has released a new song called “8.” The track appears on the new soundtrack for EA Sports’ Madden

News The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle Announces New Book Devil House The singer-songwriter and author’s third novel is due January 2022 By Matthew Strauss August 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter John Darnielle, August 2015 (Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle has announced his third novel: Devil House is out January 25, 2022.

The judge overseeing Britney Spears‘ conservatorship case isn’t just unpopular with Britney’s fans — the woman is having her life threatened … a scary development that’s now on law enforcement’s radar. The #freebritney crowd’s outrage started bubbling over after Judge Brenda Penny‘s ruling last week … you’ll recall she decided against immediately suspending Jamie Spears

News Bleachers to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations or Negative Tests From Audiences Jack Antonoff wants to ensure that “every show will be as safe as possible” By Madison Bloom August 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff (Photo by Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Bleachers is the latest act to require audience

Play video content Yup, NFL lineman Jordan Mailata can still REALLY sing … his Eagles squadmates filmed him belting out “Tennessee Whiskey” at a team meeting this month — and it’s downright incredible!! The 6-foot-8, 346-pound tackle has never been shy about showing off his voice … and he did it again this week in

News Navy Blue Shares New Video for “Primo”: Watch From the Brooklyn rapper’s latest album Navy’s Reprise By Madison Bloom August 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Navy Blue in “Primo” visual (Directed by Devlin Claro). Facebook Twitter Brooklyn rapper Navy Blue has released a new music video for his Navy’s Reprise song “Primo.” The visual is