Faith Hill is calling on Mississippi lawmakers to change the state flag … she says the Confederate symbolism sends a terrifying message, and it’s time to be removed. The country singer made her plea to the Mississippi state legislature Thursday night on social media, ahead of Friday’s potential vote to change the flag, saying …
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Beyoncé has announced a new visual album called Black Is King. The project is written, directed, and executive produced by Beyoncé. It’s set to premiere on Disney+ on July 31. Watch the teaser trailer at Beyoncé’s website. The singer-songwriter previously worked with the entertainment conglomerate on the “live-action” CGI remake of The Lion King, for
Milton Glaser, a super famous graphic designer who created one of the most iconic campaigns for a city has died on his 91st birthday. Glaser was embedded in pop culture in the ’60’s and ’70’s. In ’67 he fashioned a poster of Bob Dylan with wildly-colored hair and it sold millions. But his biggest splash
Black Power Live is a new virtual music festival presented by FORM and Jammcard, happening this Saturday, June 27, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern. The event is hosted by Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, with a musical lineup that features Miguel, Devonté Hynes (aka Blood Orange), Doja Cat, Kamasi Washington, Vagabon, Denzel Curry, Robert
Play video content Ariana Grande threw what kinda sounds like an oxymoron but it’s not … an intimate birthday bash for herself. Ariana hosted the party Friday night for a few of her close family and friends, to celebrate turning 27. Trucks traversed her Hollywood Hills street all day, delivering supplies and decorations for the
James Blake is performing a set on Instagram Live today (June 27). Tune in via his official account. During his improvisational piano concert, viewers will have the option to donate to Rachel Cargle’s Loveland Foundation, which provides opportunity, access, and therapy for Black women and girls. James Blake’s most recent studio album Assume Form came
Exclusive Nipsey Hussle‘s family’s stuck in an odd limbo with a Crips company — over a trademark — and it’s got them worried something shady’s going on. Sources close to the late rapper tell TMZ … his family’s legal conflict with the Crips LLC — yes, the gang’s gone corporate — over the rights to
Big Boi and longtime collaborator/Dungeon Family member Sleepy Brown have linked up for a new collaboration. It’s called “Can’t Sleep,” and you can watch the music video below. The new joint single is the latest taste of The Big Sleepover, a collaborative LP from the duo that was first teased last year, following the release
Kanye West has until 2030 to fulfill his mission of providing clothing for the masses … and he just might make Gap cool again, in the process. The rapper and his fashion company just landed a 10-year deal with Gap to launch a new clothing line called Yeezy Gap. The retailer — widely known as
HAIM have released a video of their live performance at Los Angeles deli Canter’s, where director Paul Thomas Anderson shot the band’s new album cover. The sisters played songs from Women in Music Pt. III, which landed today (June 26). The setlist includes “Summer Girl,” “The Steps,” “Gasoline,” and more. Check out the full performance
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Kanye West‘s new Gap deal isn’t only huge for budget-conscious consumers … Daymond John says it could also be a game changer for Gap’s corporate culture …if it’s smart, at least. The “Shark Tank” star helped us follow the money on the Yeezy Gap 10-year deal … breaking down how
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is taking a two-week break, but the musical performances will continue online as part of the show’s #PlayAtHome series. Today, Colbert has shared a performance from Mac DeMarco, who debuted a new song titled “Fooled by Love.” Watch the performance, featuring the Late Show bandleader Jon Batiste on piano,
Exclusive Britney Spears and Beyonce fans are bickering over who is the real Queen B for no good reason … so says the artist whose painting ignited the whole beef. Here’s the deal … Britney kicked the Beyhive Wednesday when she posted a painting of a bee with a crown and said, “To all my
The Flaming Lips have announced a new album called American Head. The King’s Mouth follow-up arrives September 11 via Warner. (A double colored vinyl follows on October 2, along with limited edition art prints.) It’s produced by longtime collaborator Dave Fridmann and features the Kacey Musgraves collaboration “Flowers of Neptune 6.” Check out the tracklist
Exclusive Maluma will definitely NOT think this is music to his ears … the famous Colombian singer’s being sued for allegedly trying to extort the owner of SoHo House out $1 million. Richard Caring — the London-based businessman who owns the exclusive members-only SoHo House locations and The Ivy Restaurants — is suing Maluma claiming
Megan Thee Stallion has shared a new song called “Girls in the Hood.” Listen to it below. Earlier this year, the Houston rapper released the new project Suga, which arrived amid a dispute with 1501 Certified Entertainment where she claimed the label was blocking her from releasing new music. In addition to a full-length chopped
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Mario says police can exercise restraint when they want to, but most cops just don’t … a lesson he’s already learned first hand. The singer joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live” and recounted his recent run-in with police in Miami, when guns were drawn and an intense standoff was diffused
CASH Music—the Portland-based nonprofit organization co-founded by Throwing Muses’ Kristen Hersh, L7’s Donita Sparks, Jesse von Doom—has announced it is shutting down after 12 years of operation. All three major components of the organization—the artist tools, the Watt blog, and the CASH Music Revolving Fund—will be shut down. (The tools will close on July 10.)
Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s Instagram page will stay up and running despite renewed uproar over his criminal record — because the platform feels he hasn’t violated their rules. Here’s the deal … 6ix9ine ran into some legal trouble even before he hit it big. When he was younger — age 18 — he pled guilty to
“Last” to me, is a reflection on grief. I started this track with James a few years ago, and while writing it we noticed that we were hearing the lyric differently, I was hearing “you know you’re lost” whereas James was hearing “you know you last.” The duality of that truth resonated with me, as
Breaking News Barcelona’s Liceu opera is back in business after more than 3 months of silence, but its return concert leaves a lot to be desired … mostly, a human audience. In a truly bizarre sight, the musicians for Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu opera put on a show for nearly 2,300 nursery plants placed
Okayplayer and OkayAfrica released a statement today announcing that the organizations have “severed all ties” and accepted the resignation of CEO and publisher Abiola Oke. “We take the allegations that have surfaced very seriously, and we stand with the brave women who came forward.” The company’s statement claims that an outside advisor will “review and
Breaking News Panic! at the Disco frontman Brendon Urie is not having it after one of his songs was played at President Trump‘s rallies … and he’s telling the campaign to kick rocks. Brendon went off on the Prez and his campaign after one of his most famous tracks — the 2018 hit “High Hopes”
Michael Rother, founding member of krautrock groups Neu! and Harmonia, is releasing another new box set. The new collection, Solo II, is out September 4 (via Groenland). Solo II includes three albums from the 1980s (Lust, Süssherz und Tiefenschärfe, and Traumreisen), 1996’s Esperanza, and 2004’s Remember (The Great Adventure), an album of bonus tracks (mostly
Exclusive Kodak Black is pissed at Walmart — claiming the megastore is letting someone sell a knockoff version of one of his famous chains, and he’s threatening a lawsuit if it doesn’t stop — but the retail giant is putting the blame on third-party sellers. Here’s the deal … Walmart is getting dragged online because
Michael Stipe and Big Red Machine’s Aaron Dessner (also of the National) performed their new single “No Time For Love Like Now” for tonight’s entirely remote “At Home” episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Watch the performance below. Stipe and Big Red Machine recently shared the new video for the song. The track
Exclusive Lil Yachty got into a scary car wreck in Atlanta after his car and Mother Nature clashed … which left his sweet ride totaled, but he’s gonna be okay. The rapper was driving on Georgia State Route 400 Monday during some nasty rain and spun out, smashing into a barrier along the shoulder. Our
Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged assault. Today’s episode of the N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN-hosted Revolt podcast Drink Champs featured multiple guests discussing the Black Lives Matter movement. One of those guests was Russell Simmons, who faces multiple allegations of sexual assault. Following the episode’s release, TIDAL—which promoted Simmons’ interview on social media, presumably
Exclusive Nathan Davis Jr. is taking United Airlines to court because he claims he was racially profiled on a flight and falsely accused of having a gun … according to a new lawsuit. The TikTok star and ”Detroit” actor just filed suit against UA, alleging he was singled out and harassed by a flight attendant
This Heat will release their discography digitally for the first time. The titles include the British experimental rock band’s two studio albums (1979’s This Heat and 1981’s Deceit), the 1980 Health and Efficiency EP, and a series of live albums (Repeat and Metal, Made Available, and Live 80/81). The records will come to streaming on