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Exclusive George Floyd‘s death has not only sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racism, it’s also fueled donations to charities and organizations … especially The Bail Project. Joseph Pate — spokesperson for the national nonprofit, which pays bail for people in need — tells TMZ … it has received more than $15 million from

Bright Eyes’ return continued last night with a performance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The band performed “Mariana Trench” from their just-announced new album Down in the Weeds Where the World Once Was. Watch it happen below. The new album is out August 21 via Dead Oceans. It features the previously shared songs

Play video content Exclusive Kids Wish Network Luke Bryan wouldn’t let the pandemic stop him from making an amazing wish come true for a young fan with cerebral palsy … and her reaction will melt your heart. Luke sent a special, personalized video to Emma Lookatch, brightening her day with a loving message and telling

Sacramento rapper Bris was shot dead on June 21, Sacramento County Coroner records confirm. He was 24. According to Sacramento Police, officers responded to a report of shots fired on June 21 at approximately 12:42 a.m. near Franklin Boulevard and Fruitridge Road. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the rapper, born Christopher Treadwell, who

Breaking News Dolphins top draft pick Tua Tagovailoa is quickly learning the perks of being an NFL superstar — ’cause the QB just got noticed by his celebrity crush, Shania Twain!!! The rookie was doing a rapid-fire Q&A with the team when he was asked a bunch of questions … and Tua made sure to

Sudan Archives performed a set for NPR’s “Tiny Desk” series. Filmed in March, the performance featured “Confessions” and “Glorious” from her 2019 album Athena and “Nont for Sale” from 2018’s Sink EP. Sudan Archives played the set accompanied by violinist Jessica McJunkins, violist Dominic Johnson, and cellist Khari Joyner. Check it out below. Read Pitchfork’s

Dennis Quaid threw a block party Saturday … and a legendary musician provided essential backup. Dennis, whose job description can fairly read, “Actor/Musician,” had all the trappings for his Brentwood neighbors … food, drink and music. Dennis and his band performed, with a special guest … Robby Krieger from The Doors played guitar for the

Global Citizen and the European Commission have announced an upcoming televised concert titled “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future.” The virtual event will take place June 27, and feature performances by Quavo, Christine and the Queens, J Balvin, Usher, Coldplay, Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, and more. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will host. According to

Play video content @queenjac_ / Instagram Ja Rule has made his services widely available to the general public — the dude’s offering up private party bookings now … something his old foe, 50 Cent, finds awfully hilarious. The rapper made an appearance this weekend at a private house party in New Jersey, where it looks

Hamilton Leithauser and his family recorded a remote edition of NPR’s ongoing “Tiny Desk Concert” series. Leithauser is accompanied by his wife, daughters, nieces, and father as he performs tracks from his last two albums. Watch their performance of “In a Black Out,” “The Garbage Men,” “Here They Come,” “The Stars of Tomorrow,” and “Isabella”

Donald Trump‘s being accused of being petty again … and this time it’s got Petty written all over it. Tom Petty‘s family is outraged the Trump campaign dared to use the song, “I Won’t Back Down,” Saturday night at his Tulsa rally. Tom’s widow, Jane, and other family members said the song is about all

On Thursday, Noname released her new single, “Song 33.” It was widely speculated that Noname was responding to J. Cole’s song “Snow on Tha Bluff.” “He really ’bout to write about me while the world is in smokes,” she rapped on the new song. “When his people in trees, when George was begging for his

Play video content Drake should get more than 3 points for this shot, but it looks like he’s playing solo … so he wins no matter what. Also, he’s playing from his 35,000 sq. ft mansion, so he’d already won. The rapper was practicing cornhole trick shots Thursday night from long-distance — about 50 feet

Last week, Tunde Adebimpe of TV On the Radio released a new song called “People.” You can listen to it via Bandcamp below and purchase it here. Proceeds from the track will be divided between three beneficiaries: the ACLU, the Movement for Black Lives, and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Adebimpe recently made an appearance

Travis Scott‘s new home looks more like a vacation destination, and one he paid all cash to get … because that’s just how the “Astronomical” rapper rolls. Travis is the newest resident in Brentwood — one of L.A.’s ritzier neighborhoods — after dropping $23.5 million on the epic, 16,700-square-foot mansion … which could double as

The estate of Tom Petty has issued a cease and desist to Donald Trump’s presidential re-election campaign. The campaign used Petty’s song “I Won’t Back Down” at a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma held Saturday night (June 20). In a statement posted after the rally, Petty’s family wrote that they had issued an official cease and

Exclusive Jay-Z, Beyonce and the kids hopped aboard a private jet Friday for the Hamptons, but not before Bey released a new song — “Black Parade” — on Juneteenth. Bey and Jay were decked out in face masks and super comfy sweatsuits. She’s carrying Rumi Carter, and Jay’s with Sir Carter. Blue Ivy was also

Thurston Moore has announced a new album that’s due in the fall. It’s called By the Fire, and it’s out September 25 on his Daydream Library Series label. He’s shared a song from the record, “Hashish,” which you can hear below. My Bloody Valentine’s Deb Googe contributed bass and backing vocals to By the Fire,

Exclusive Post Malone is adding digital bartender and sommelier to his ever-growing resume … because his new line of French wine is already a huge hit!!! The “Better Now” rapper officially released his own French rosé, Maison No. 9, and it’s already in high demand … we’re told Posty sold 50,000 bottles in 2 days

Beyoncé has dropped a new song called “Black Parade.” Hear it below. “Black Parade” is Beyoncé’s latest offering, following the remix of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” in April. The remix was one of a few COVID-19 relief efforts from the singer, which also included $6 million in funds for community-based organizations and a testing campaign

Rapper Tray Savage, a member of Chief Keef‘s record label, is dead … TMZ has learned. Tray was shot and killed Friday on the South Side of Chicago … according to sources. We’re told the rapper was driving in the Chatham neighborhood around 11 AM when someone opened fire, striking Tray in the shoulder and

City Girls have shared a new song and announced a new album called City on Lock that’s coming later tonight. Watch the video for “Jobs” and check out the tracklist to City on Lock below. City on Lock arrives nearly two years after the duo’s breakout albums Period and G I R L C O

Breaking News Rapper Hurricane Chris — best know for the hit track, “A Bay Bay” — has been arrested for murder in Louisiana … TMZ has confirmed. The rapper, who’s real name is Christopher Dooley, Jr., was arrested and booked for second-degree murder after cops say he shot and killed a man early Friday morning

Rema has shared a new song titled “Ginger Me.” The latest from the 20-year-old Nigerian artist was conceived from a chance meeting with UK producer The Elements after bumping into each other outside a London nightclub. Listen to “Ginger Me” below. Earlier this year, Rema shared his singles “Rainbow” and “Beamer (Bad Boys).” In addition,

Exclusive Danielle Bregoli — AKA Bhad Bhabie — is returning to her regularly scheduled program in the music biz, ’cause she’s out of rehab and ready to get back to work. Sources close to Bhad Bhabie tell TMZ … the 17-year-old rapper was released Wednesday after completing a 30-day rehab program. We’re told she feels

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Billie Eilish is getting long-term court-ordered protection against an obsessed fan she says kept showing up at her home. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge just made Billie’s temporary restraining order a permanent one for the next 3 years. The order, granted Thursday, prevents the man from attempting to contact or coming within 100

Earlier this year, Mobb Deep’s classic 1995 album The Infamous got a 25th anniversary reissue. In the latest episode of Song Exploder—the podcast where artists go through every detail in the creation of a song—Havoc discussed their iconic song “Shook Ones, Pt. II.” Listen to the full episode, which includes a full playthrough of the