Music

HAIM appeared on the latest episode of Hrishikesh Hirway’s Song Exploder podcast. The Los Angeles band was joined by producers Ariel Rechtshaid and Rostam to discuss the genesis of their 2019 single “Summer Girl,” from last year’s Women in Music Pt. III. Listen to the full episode below. In the episode, the sisters talk about

Exclusive Megan Thee Stallion recently sounded off about Tory Lanez allegedly shooting her, and now he wants to level the playing field, and speak his mind. A judge had ordered Lanez to keep his lips sealed about info he gets from prosecutors in his case, and also barred him from contacting Meg on social media

AEG, Live Nation, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), and many other event production companies have sent a letter to President Biden offering their spaces and services to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Read the full letter here. The letter, which points out that there are many venues already working on the State and Local

Trey Songz got arrested at the Chiefs game after cops say he refused to wear a mask, but photos show him wearing one in the crowd and posing with security. Trey just posted a bunch of pics from the AFC Championship, and one shows him wearing a black face covering at Arrowhead Stadium, standing next

serpentwithfeet has announced his album DEACON with a video for the single “Fellowship.” The track was co-written and co-produced with Sampha and Lil Silva; check out the Kordae Jatafa Henry–directed clip for “Fellowship” below. DEACON, the follow-up to serpentwithfeet’s 2018 debut LP soil, is due out March 26 via Secretly Canadian. “​I originally approached this

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com 8:49 PM PT — A law enforcement source tells us Songz was arrested for trespassing, resisting arrest — both misdemeanors — and for assaulting a police officer … a low grade felony. We’re told he’s on a 24-hour hold, and will likely be released tomorrow night. Trey Songz found himself

Jonas Gwangwa—the South African anti-apartheid activist, composer, and jazz trombonist—has died, NPR reports. The news was confirmed by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. “A giant of our revolutionary cultural movement and our democratic creative industries has been called to rest,” Ramaphosa wrote in a statement. “The trombone that boomed with boldness and bravery, and equally

Exclusive Joe Biden and Kamala Harris‘ inauguration playlist is taking Brooklyn rapper Kota the Friend‘s career to new heights … and he’s also giving thanks to Lupita Nyong’o. Kota the Friend’s camp tells TMZ … the independent rapper was blindsided when his track, “Lupita’s Interlude,” was the first song in the official inauguration playlist, and

Three New York-area ticket resellers have been fined by the FTC under the BOTS Act, as Engadget reports. It is the first case to be brought under the Obama-era anti-scalping legislation that was passed in 2016. Three companies—Just in Time Tickets, Inc., Cartisim Corp., and Concert Specials, Inc.—and their principals—Evan Kohanian, Simon Ebrani, and Steven

Exclusive Miley Cyrus has some bad luck when it comes to burglars … we’re told someone broke into another one of her storage units. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Miley’s L.A.-area storage unit was broken into a few weeks ago, and someone made off with clothes, family photos and other mementos. There’s no dollar

Phoebe Bridgers has been announced as one of the first musical guests of the next season of Saturday Night Live. She’ll perform on the long-running comedy program on February 6, with host Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek). Elsewhere on the schedule are Machine Gun Kelly—who will play the season premiere on January 30 with host John

Exclusive A woman who says Soulja Boy hired her to be his personal assistant claims he raped and assaulted her for nearly 2 years .. but he denies laying a hand on her. The rapper’s being sued by a Jane Doe, who alleges he began to abuse her shortly after he hired her in December

Silk City—the duo of Mark Ronson and Diplo—have shared a new track with Ellie Goulding. “New Love” arrives with a playful music video directed by Anna Sting. Watch Goulding perform at a lively nightclub in the clip below. “New Love” marks Silk City’s first release since 2018. “I’m always stoked to get back in the

Play video content Live Stream Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are ready to kick back with their fellow Americans after getting sworn in and put to work … it’s time for a star-studded virtual concert, and you can watch it live right here. Tom Hanks is hosting “Celebrating America” for the next 90 minutes as

In December 2020, Bob Dylan sold the music publishing rights of his entire songwriting catalog to Universal Music Publishing—a deal reportedly valued at more than $300 million. A new lawsuit was filed today by the wife and publishing company of Dylan collaborator Jacques Levy, who co-wrote songs from the 1976 album Desire (including “Hurricane” and

Breaking News President Trump‘s came through for Lil Wayne with a full pardon that gets him off the hook for a gun charge that could’ve meant serious prison time. The pardon announcement included a statement of support by Brett Berish of Sovereign Brands, who described Wayne as “trustworthy, kind-hearted and generous.”  The pardon statement then

Bizzy Banks has shared the music video for a new song called “Bandemic.” The track is the first new single from the Brooklyn drill rapper to be released this year, and the first taste of his forthcoming, as-yet-untitled second mixtape. Check out the rowdy visual, directed by Useless Films, below. Banks released his debut tape GMTO,