Casanova is now in federal custody following his indictment in a gang-related racketeering conspiracy case … TMZ has confirmed. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the Brooklyn rapper surrendered at NYPD’s Midtown South Precinct Wednesday night at around 11:15 PM. We’re told his attorney was with him, and the FBI quickly swooped in to take
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Fresh off her star-studded Studio 2054 livestream, Dua Lipa has delivered a more toned-down affair in the form of a “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” for NPR. During her set, Lipa and her ensemble performed Future Nostalgia’s “Levitating,” “Pretty Please,” “Love Again” and “Don’t Start Now.” Watch below. On December 19, Dua Lipa will take the
Exclusive Jeremih has beat COVID!!! He’s been released from the hospital and is at home recovering … TMZ has learned. Jeremih tells TMZ, “First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for saving my life. I will be forever grateful.” The R&B
Jeremih has been released from the hospital after a stay for severe complications from COVID-19, as TMZ reports. In comments given to the outlet, the singer said: First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for saving my life. I will be
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Smokey Robinson‘s going to bat for the American Red Cross … with a moving new rendition of a classic he calls one of the best songs ever written. The Motown icon joined “TMZ Live” Thursday and, in true Smokey fashion, beautifully and meticulously explained why he and other stars joined
Rema has released the new single “Peace of Mind.” He explained in a statement, “In the song, I talked about how much I yearn for peace because of the thoughts and voices in my head due to what I’m facing personally and what my people are facing as well.” Rema continued, “So many bad things
Boosie Badazz is taking his beef with Mark Zuckerberg to court … he says Instagram banned his account because he’s Black, so now he’s suing over it. The Louisiana rapper claims he was the victim of racial discrimination when IG put him in social media timeout back in August, and he says he’s suing the
VERZUZ has announced that Ashanti and Keyshia Cole are set to face off in the latest edition of the livestreamed battle program on December 12 at 8PM ET. Check out the full details below. Earlier this year, Ashanti appeared with Megan Thee Stallion on DaBaby’s “Nasty” from his album Blame It on Baby; her last
Rising R&B Superstar Ian Guerin has been elevating his creativity during this time of isolation. His single “Chapter II” has been rocking the planet thus far and his album “Irreplaceable” remains “Irreplaceable.” Ian was kind enough to share some questions and answers that were somewhat personal and intimate to him while preparing to rerun to
Breaking News Teyana Taylor‘s had it up to HERE with the music biz making her feel “super under appreciated as an artist” … so she’s announcing her retirement. Teyana made the surprise announcement Friday while touting Spotify’s year-round stats feature dubbed “2020 Artist Wrapped” … praising fans for playing her music all over the world
Chance the Rapper’s former manager Pat Corcoran (aka Pat the Manager) is suing the rapper for a breach of contract, Complete Music Update reports. The complaint, viewed by Pitchfork, was filed in an Illinois court on November 30. In the lawsuit, Corcoran and his lawyers allege that Chance has violated an oral agreement, wherein he
Exclusive Sasha Obama already comes from a very influential family, but if she ever decides to break out on her own as an influencer … the sky’s the limit. That’s what the CEOs of 2 leading influencer-marketing agencies believe anyway, telling TMZ the former first daughter could amass 1-2 million followers on TikTok in her
Justin Timberlake joined Ant Clemons performed their new song “Better Days” at Stacey Abrams’ Rock the Runoff Virtual Concert Thursday night (December 3). Hosted by Stacey Abrams, the event was a fundraiser for Fair Fight Action to help voter-mobilization efforts leading up to Georgia’s runoff senate elections. Check it out below. Clemons broke through in
Play video content @BoosienewIg/@chuckstarfilms Boosie Badazz is making the most of what is clearly a gruesome situation — using his leg injuries from last month’s shooting in Dallas to promote a new song. The rapper revealed the brutal aftermath of not only the shooting, but the multiple surgeries he’s needed … including a procedure to
Mr Eazi and J Balvin have shared a new song called “Lento.” It’s produced by Killertunes. Give it a listen below. “Since we connected in 2018, J Balvin and I have been like brothers,” Mr Eazi said in a press release. “He’s been bringing me into his world of urbano and reggaeton, and I’ve been
K-pop idol Holland has pleaded with his fans to “please admit” that he is gay, after ranking 10th in a fan survey of the “gayest” K-pop stars. Holland, who has been open about his sexuality from the beginning of his career, made released his debut track Neverland as the “first gay K-pop idol” in 2018. But
Rihanna really does have love on the brain … and A$AP Rocky close by her side points to all signs they’re an item. The singer was out for a chilly stroll with the rapper Wednesday night in NYC … both were bundled up in huge winter jackets. They also covered their faces with masks …
Elvis Costello and Iggy Pop have released “No Flag (en Français),” a reworking of the protest song found on Costello’s most recent album Hey Clockface that features the Stooges leader singing lead vocals in French. Though the two musicians have been friends for decades, the new version of “No Flag” marks the first time they’ve
Lil Nas X at the Tom Ford AW20 Show at Milk Studios on February 7, 2020. (Mike Coppola/FilmMagic/Getty) Lil Nas X has described how the bravery of artists like Frank Ocean and Tyler, the Creator “made it easier” for him to come out. The “Old Town Road” singer, who came out as gay in July 2019, said
Wanna live like the King of Rock and Roll? It’s possible for whoever snatches up the home where Elvis and Priscilla Presley enjoyed their honeymoon … but it’ll cost a pretty penny. The so-called Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs has hit the market again for a cool $2.5 million. The crib’s famous because Elvis
A new posthumous Juice WRLD song has been released. “Real Shit,” billed as a collaboration with producer benny blanco, arrives on what would have been the Chicago rapper’s 22nd birthday. The two previously collaborated on “Roses,” a song from blanco’s album Friends Keep Secrets. The new song features additional production from 100 gecs’ Dylan Brady,
Breaking News G Herbo and his associates perpetrated a massive fraud to go on fancy vacations, fly on private jets and even buy “designer puppies” … so claim the feds. According to a new federal complaint, G Herbo — along with his music promoter and other members of his crew — allegedly conspired to defraud
Chicago rapper G Herbo is facing federal charges including aggravated identity theft and aiding and abetting a larger fraud scheme, as the Chicago Tribune reports and Pitchfork can confirm via court documents. The 14-count indictment alleges that Herbo was involved in a defrauding scheme alongside eight other defendants. Among the defendants is alleged ringleader Antonio
Barack and Michelle Obama‘s youngest daughter’s just like college-aged daughters all around the world … because she’s blowing up on TikTok. Former first kid Sasha is the standout star of one of those choreographed TikTok dance vids with a handful of her college friends … appearing front and center as they bust moves to Popp
No longer is male patriarchy dictating what it means to be a “good girl.” The truth is, women of all ages have been called a “heaux” at some point in life, whether deserved or not, by some man trying to put us in our place; a place designed to keep us under control, out of
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Diddy battling Dr. Dre is the next epic “Verzuz” the people wanna see … the masterminds behind the battle show-turned-phenomenon know it too — and they’re not ruling it out. “Verzuz” creators, and producing icons, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz joined us on “TMZ Live” to talk about how to follow
In October, the first installment of Netflix’s Song Exploder series aired. Now, the platform has announced Song Exploder (Volume 2), which will feature interviews with Nine Inch Nails, Dua Lipa, the Killers, and more. Watch the official trailer for the show below. The next volume of Song Exploder will premiere December 15. Netflix announced that
Play video content @iamcardib / Instagram Cardi B‘s getting inspiration today from a little girl named Lyric … whose story, Cardi says, should remind all of us to be kind and appreciate everything we have. As Cardi says … Lyric is a “very strong girl” from Houston who is fighting brain cancer and has undergone
Justin Townes Earle’s cause of death has been revealed. According to a post made on his official social media accounts, the 38-year-old singer died of an accidental drug overdose. According to the post, the autopsy revealed traces of fentanyl as well as alcohol and cocaine in Justin’s system. The findings indicate that “usage of fentanyl
Breaking News BTS is so big, they just forced their government to give ’em a longer leash on when they’ll have to drop everything and enlist in the military … which is unprecedented. South Korea has long had a law called the Military Service Act — which requires every able-bodied male in the country to