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Yella Beezy is in police custody in Texas, where he’s been arrested on weapon and drug charges … TMZ has learned. The rapper was busted Wednesday for possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon … according to records. The drug charge is a felony and the weapons charge is a misdemeanor.

News Klein Announces New Album Harmattan, Shares Video for New Song “Hope Dealers”: Watch The British composer and multi-disciplinary artist’s record is out in November via Pentatone By Matthew Strauss August 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Self-portrait by Klein Facebook Twitter The British composer and multi-disciplinary artist Klein has announced her new album Harmattan. The 11-track

Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Scott, was hospitalized following a suicide attempt during which she became combative with law enforcement … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us … police and emergency workers responded to a call of a suicidal person at Kim’s home in Michigan on July 30. We’re told when they arrived, Kim was

News Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Unreleased Songs Collected in New EP Gold Dust: Listen The late Icelandic composer’s features unused score pieces for film, TV, and more By Evan Minsker August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jóhann Jóhannsson (photo by Jónatan Grétarsson) Facebook Twitter Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, who died in 2018, was a prolific composer for film,

Play video content TMZ.com Jason Isbell has a simple reason for requiring proof of COVID inoculation or a negative test result to attend his shows … he wants people to feel safe and survive the virus. The country star joined us on “TMZ Live” Monday and told us about the new precautions in effect on

News NNAMDÏ Fractures Wrist in Scooter Accident, Will Miss Wilco and Sleater-Kinney Tour Dates His label and friends launched a GoFundMe to help cover the cost of surgery By Evan Minsker August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter NNAMDÏ (Dennis Eliott) Facebook Twitter Just before a scheduled show opening for Wilco and Sleater-Kinney this week, Chicago musician

The Kid LAROI revealed he’s been locked in a room for 7 days because he has COVID … only to scrub that announcement from his social media a short time later. The teenage singer revealed the news in a now-edited Instagram caption Monday in which he was celebrating his #1 hit with Justin Bieber, “Stay,”

News Kaytranada Announces 2021 North American Tour The Canadian artist will play shows in September, October, November, and December By Matthew Strauss August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kaytranada, photo by Liam MacRae Facebook Twitter Kaytranada is going out on a North American tour. The Canadian artist will play shows in September, October, November, and December,

Washington D.C. artist Ginuwine (real name Elgin Baylor Lumpkin) was only 26 years old when he became a singing sensation after his debut album Ginuwine … The Bachelor was released in 1996 and featured the singles “Tell Me Do You Wanna,” “When Doves Cry” … and of course the chart-topping sexy song “Pony.” After the

News Billie Eilish Talks New Album, Performs “Happier Than Ever” on Fallon: Watch She discussed her reaction to the album’s success, told Fallon which shape and color he most resembles to her By Evan Minsker August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish and Jimmy Fallon (Andrew Lipovsky/NBC) Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish was the guest on

Country singer Clare Dunn is terrified her alleged attacker — a Lyft driver in Nashville — is out there abusing another woman, because nearly 2 months after she was beaten on a roadside … he’s still free. Clare says she’d been out in Nashville with girlfriends on June 25, and around midnight she got Lyft

News Jason Isbell to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations or Negative Tests From Audiences “If the venue won’t allow that, we won’t play.” By Evan Minsker August 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jason Isbell (Erika Goldring/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter For their upcoming tour dates, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are requiring audiences to provide proof of vaccination

R. Kelly is trying to score a win in his federal sex crimes case by citing public health laws in order to get the herpes-related charges tossed. The singer’s filed new legal docs in the Eastern District of NY, obtained by TMZ, asking the court to throw out charges for knowingly exposing sexual partners to

Talib Kweli and DJ Eque have a huge sticking point in their ongoing divorce battle … and whatever the judge decides will have a significant impact on who gets what. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Talib’s big issue is the date of separation. He claims they separated on October 20, 2015, after

News 2021 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns The festival is now scheduled to return in the spring of 2022 By Madison Bloom August 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Photo by Skip Bolen/WireImage). Facebook Twitter The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has officially canceled

Britney Spears‘ personal conservator, Jodi Montgomery, has fired back at Jamie Spears, but what she’s saying also raises issues about Britney’s current mental health state. Montgomery is reacting to Jamie’s legal filing Friday, in which he says Jodi raised concern about Britney’s mental state, calling her “mentally sick” … and even suggesting it might require

News DaBaby Deletes Instagram Apology Statement to LGBTQ+ Community The rapper issued the statement following widespread backlash for his offensive remarks at Rolling Loud Miami By Madison Bloom August 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter DaBaby (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter On August 2, DaBaby posted a statement on Instagram apologizing for the homophobic remarks

Dennis “D.T.” Thomas — Kool & The Gang’s longtime saxophone player — has died. The band announced the news Saturday, saying he passed away peacefully at his home in New Jersey. No cause of death was revealed. They had kind words for their dear friend, though, writing … “An original member of Kool & The

Mally Mall‘s slated to begin his 33-month prison term next week, but he’d like a little more time before he has to check in … because he says he needs to undergo a medical procedure first. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ … the hip-hop producer — who pled guilty in late 2019

News KMRU Releases New EP As It Still Is: Listen A five-song follow-up to the electronic musician’s May album Logue By Matthew Strauss August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter KMRU, photo by Thukia Facebook Twitter KMRU has released the new EP As It Still Is. KMRU wrote his EP in Berlin during the winter, and Rafael

Play video content TMZ.com Tank is ecstatic that his early tunes are finally seeing the light of day, officially, alongside Aaliyah‘s catalog … this in spite of the drama behind the scenes. The R&B crooner broke down what this moment means for him Saturday morning when we ran into him at LAX, and he said

News Kool & the Gang Co-Founder Dennis Thomas Dies at 70 Thomas played on every one of the funk group’s studio albums, with a career that spanned almost 60 years By Noah Yoo August 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Dennis Thomas—longtime saxophonist and an original member of Kool & the Gang—has died, as the

Play video content TMZ.com Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell is suggesting Britney Spears be wary about what she throws up on her social media, because this is a very precarious time for her … a clear reference to her conservatorship battle. ICYMI, Britney’s been very active on Instagram lately — sharing thoughts, memes, topless photos

News Frank Ocean Launches Luxury Company Homer The first collection features silk scarves and jewelry with designs inspired by “childhood obsessions” and “heritage as a fantasy” By Matthew Strauss August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Frank Ocean, photo by András Ladocsi Facebook Twitter Frank Ocean is launching a luxury company called Homer. The independent American company’s

Shock G is being honored with a celebration of life in Oakland … there’s a day-long tribute coming up full of good deeds and good tunes. Shock G’s longtime manager, Atron Gregory, tells TMZ … Oakland is celebrating the Digital Underground star with a city-wide event August 21, and the day kicks off with the

News Chvrches and John Carpenter Remix Each Other for New 7″ Single: Listen The Scottish synth-pop trio and American horror master come together for a special 2-track release By Noah Yoo August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Chvrches and John Carpenter have joined forces for a new 7″ single. The two-track release features Chvrches’

Nicki Minaj‘s husband is taking a plea deal that could seriously lighten his punishment for failing to register as a sex offender in California … TMZ has learned. According to docs filed by federal prosecutors … Kenneth Petty has agreed to plead guilty to one count of failing to register, and in return, the feds

News Watch the New Trailer for Season 2 of Wu-Tang: An American Saga The new season of Hulu’s biographical series on the Wu-Tang Clan premieres next month By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter A screengrab of the new trailer for Wu-Tang: An American Saga season 2 Facebook Twitter Hulu has shared the