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Jay-Z tears into Ye, Nicki Minaj, and Drake during freestyle at Roots Picnic

Jay-Z tears into Ye, Nicki Minaj, and Drake during freestyle at Roots Picnic

By Ryan Coleman

Musicians Ronald LaPread and Milan Williams, formerly of The Commodores poses for photos with fellow musician Rick James (James Ambrose Johnson, Jr.) on the red carpet during the 17th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California on June 28, 2004.

Ronald LaPread, bassist and cofounder of the Commodores, dies at 75

By Ryan Coleman

Morgan Wallen performs onstage to celebrate the launch of new exclusive SiriusXM channel at The Pinnacle on April 02, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Morgan Wallen flips out — and flips over his piano — after having technical difficulties during show in Denver

By Ryan Coleman

Charlie and Eddie Murphy in 2012

Dave Chappelle honors Eddie Murphy with stories of his late brother Charlie: 'He always said how proud he was of you'

By Derek Lawrence

U.S. President Donald Trump dances on stage after delivering remarks during a campaign and economic policy event in the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at SUNY Rockland Community College on May 22, 2026 in Suffern, New York

Trump may perform at Freedom 250, suggests scrapping concert for MAGA rally after several musicians drop out

By Shania Russell

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner attend Elton John AIDS Foundation's 34th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner get married

By Shania Russell

Kate Hudson, Ryder Robinson, and Chris Robinson

Kate Hudson celebrates son Ryder's graduation with exes Chris Robinson and Matt Bellamy

By Wesley Stenzel

Young MC, Bret Michaels, Martina McBride

Every artist who's dropped out of the controversial Freedom 250 event so far

Olivia Rodrigo in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026; Taylor Swift in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo responds to 'internet detective' sleuths still speculating about her feud with Taylor Swift

By Wesley Stenzel

Taylor Swift; defendant Beran A

Man who plotted attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna sentenced to 15 years in prison

By Marina Watts

Must List collage with Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder hugging on 'Hacks'; Katharine Isabelle in 'Ginger Snaps'

The end of Hacks, a cult horror film, and a new Boards of Canada album top this week's Must List

By Tiffany Kelly

Billy Joel with wife Alexis and daughter Della Rose

Billy Joel celebrates his 10-year-old daughter graduating elementary school: 'Beyond proud'

By Jason Lamphier

Melanie C at The Abbey's 35th Anniversary on May 20

Mel C reveals which Spice Girl had the 'best success rate' with men

By Leigh Blickley

Bret Michaels in a cowboy hat and sunglasses holding a mic on stage in 2026

Bret Michaels drops out of Freedom 250 concert over 'threats and safety concerns': 'This isn't about politics'

By Jason Lamphier

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow, 82, addresses lung cancer battle and life-threatening pneumonia in GMA preview

By Raechal Shewfelt

Martina McBride performs in 2025

Martina McBride drops out of 'misleading' Great American State Fair, says she's not 'abandoning the meaning' behind her songs

By Raechal Shewfelt

Scooter Braun says he will 'never truly understand' Taylor Swift feud: 'I legitimately don’t know her'

Scooter Braun says he will 'never truly understand' Taylor Swift feud: 'I legitimately don't know her'

By Kathleen Perricone

Morris Day in 2017

Morris Day responds to 'rumor' he's performing at Freedom 250 event: 'It's a no for me'

By Raechal Shewfelt

Young MC; Donald Trump

'Bust a Move' rapper Young MC backs out of 'politically charged,' controversial Freedom 250 concert

Ashley Padilla leaning over in pain on 'Saturday Night Live'

SNL star Ashley Padilla explains how memorable surprise-party sketch got past fart-hater Lorne Michaels

By Derek Lawrence

Olivia Rodrigo on Babydoll Dress

Olivia Rodrigo responds to babydoll dress criticism, says it shows how we 'normalize pedophilia in our culture'

By Emlyn Travis

Susan Boyle in two separate moments showing a comparison

Susan Boyle continues teasing shocking makeover amid mysterious comeback project: 'It’s Susan Boyling out there'

Nick Jonas at the "Power Ballad" New York special screening held at Regal Times Square on May 19, 2026 in New York, New York.

Nick Jonas wanted to 'die inside' after screwing up meeting with director for 'big movie'

By Emlyn Travis

Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at BC Place on December 06, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Taylor Swift gifts signed guitar and handwritten letter to 8-year-old fan after viral video: 'Sending you my love'

By Emlyn Travis

Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes attends the 2025 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Kia Forum on December 13, 2025 in Inglewood, California; Madonna attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York on May 5, 2025

Madonna is 'weak,' Linda Perry says while offering to work on her retirement album

By Mekishana Pierre

Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED; Joe Jonas visits SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on April 29, 2025 in New York City; Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show

Joe Jonas totally bombed his auditions for Wicked and The Morning Show: 'I crash and burn'

By Emlyn Travis

Ray J attends Soul Train Awards 2023 on November 19, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California

Ray J shares surprising update from hospital after brutal MMA knockout

By Shania Russell

Barry Gibb at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2023

'RIP Barry Gibb' Facebook page got nearly 1 million likes, but the Bee Gees singer is not dead

By Raechal Shewfelt

Linda Perry attends the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Mariah Carey at Los Angeles Convention Center on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California; Billy Corgan attends the Maison Margiela Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 09, 2025 in Paris, France; Courtney Love attends The National Portrait Gallery's Portrait Gala on March 19, 2024 in London, England

Linda Perry booted Billy Corgan from studio while working with Courtney Love for being a 'Debbie Downer and ruining the vibe'

By Emlyn Travis

Ozzy Osbourne and Jack Osbourne attend the premiere of "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" during the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 24, 2011 in New York City.

Jack Osbourne defends creation of AI avatar of late dad Ozzy Osbourne: 'He would be into this'

By Emlyn Travis

Queen Latifah and Ludacris at the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026, Billy Idol performs onstage during the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada

The best and worst moments from the 2026 American Music Awards

By Jason Lamphier and Kathleen Perricone

Queen Latifah, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend and Teyana Taylor attends the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

See every celebrity look from the 2026 American Music Awards red carpet

By Rebecca Detken

Two individuals on stationary bikes looking at each other engaged in discussion or rivalry in a gymlike setting

Heated Rivalry musical parody recreates Shane and Ilya's 'Boy Aquarium' in first production photos (exclusive)

Fleur Shomo and husband/American singer Caleb Shomo arrive at the City Of Hope's 2022 Spirit Of Life Gala held at the Pacific Design Center on October 27, 2022

Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo’s wife of 14 years breaks silence after he comes out as gay

By Shania Russell

Caleb Shomo of Beartooth performs at Smoothie King Center on May 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Caleb Shomo, singer for rock band Beartooth, comes out as gay

By Wesley Stenzel

Phil Collins

Phil Collins gives rare update on his health struggles, reveals if he'll ever tour or release new music again

By Jason Lamphier

Rob Base in New York in 1989

'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base dies at 59

By Kathleen Perricone and Oliver Gettell

Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff in 2024

Jack Antonoff stammers when asked about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding on Today

By Raechal Shewfelt

Must List collage with 'Mandalorian and Grogu,' Tatiana Maslany on 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,' and Keke Palmer in 'I Love Boosters'

Mandalorian and Grogu on the big screen, Boots Riley's latest, and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed top this week's Must List

By Tiffany Kelly

Paul McCartney on the final episode of 'Late Night With Stephen Colbert'

Paul McCartney basks in fans' screams once again in the Ed Sullivan Theater as The Late Show's final guest

By Raechal Shewfelt and Kathleen Perricone

Britney Spears at the Hollywood Beauty Awards in 2018

Britney Spears offered to make lasagna for police in DUI arrest and spoke in British accent, police report says

By Ryan Coleman

Linda Perry and Christina Aguilera

Linda Perry thought Christina Aguilera was the wrong singer for 'Beautiful' because she's 'a hot chick'

By Raechal Shewfelt

Britney Spears

Britney Spears' March DUI arrest report reveals wine glass in cupholder, slurred speech

By Marina Watts

Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey side by side

Jessica Simpson reacts to ex Nick Lachey revealing she flew first class to Hawaii while her kids sat in coach

By Leigh Blickley

Barry Williams on The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan, Barry Williams on The Brady Bunch

Brady Bunch star Barry Williams says it took 15 years to make peace with fans calling him 'Greg': 'It was a threat to my identity'

By Kathleen Perricone

The cast of 'Nashville'

Where is the cast of Nashville now? See the country music drama's stars, then and now

By Allison DeGrushe

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets first look inside the new Disney World ride

Inside Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster revamp: Aerosmith, MuppetVision 3D, and Jim Henson tributes

Billy Joel performs at Tokyo Dome on January 24, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.

Billy Joel slams unauthorized biopic immediately after it's announced

By Kathleen Perricone

Phil Collins in New York in December 2021

Phil Collins makes rare public appearance months after revealing devastating health issues

By Marina Watts

'American Idol' stars Carrie Underwood and Hannah Harper

American Idol winner reveals surprising advice that judge Carrie Underwood shared after win

By Raechal Shewfelt

Shakira attends the announcement of the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show during Global Citizen NOW 2026 at Spring Studios on May 14, 2026 in New York City.

Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain, in line for $70 million payout

By Shania Russell

Dr. Hook singer Dennis Locorriere performing in 2017

Dr. Hook singer Dennis Locorriere dies at 76

Olivia Rodrigo; Matt Damon; Will Ferrell

Every SNL season 51 host and musical guest, from Bad Bunny to Will Ferrell

By Jillian Sederholm

Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, Donald Glover

All the SNL hosts who've doubled as musical guests

By Jillian Sederholm

Host Will Ferrell and rocker Chad Smith on 'Saturday Night Live'

Will Ferrell's rock star look-alike tricks SNL audience with host monologue

By Jillian Sederholm

Clint Black in Nashville on Nov. 20, 2024

Clint Black opens up about his dad's death by suicide: 'This is how painful things can be'

By Wesley Stenzel

Must List collage with Georgie Farmer in 'LifeHack' and Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli on 'Off Campus'

Hockey romance Off Campus, heist film LifeHack, and a Radiohead immersive installation top this week's Must List

By Tiffany Kelly

Paul McCartney and George Harrison arrive at London Airport February 6, 1964, after a trip to Paris

Paul McCartney says George Harrison's butt once got electrocuted by a battery while they were hitchhiking

By Emlyn Travis

Britney Spears; Jayden James Federline

Britney Spears’ son Jayden poses on red carpet the same night as reports of singer acting 'erratic' at restaurant

By Marina Watts

Niall Horan at an event Harry Styles and Zo Kravitz walking outside

Niall Horan says he's not going to Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz's wedding

By Jason Lamphier

Rapper Drake performs onstage during "Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert" at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Drake reveals dad has cancer in emotional new song 'Make Them Cry,' drops 3 albums

By Emlyn Travis

Clarence Carter performs, circa 1972.

Clarence Carter, soul singer known for raunchy hit 'Strokin',' dies at 90

By Ryan Coleman

Nicki Minaj in Los Angeles on July 9, 2023; Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on April 1, 2026

Nicki Minaj reveals how personal beef with high-profile Democrat led her to endorse President Trump

By Wesley Stenzel

US singer Taj Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew and director Danny Wu (L), pose prior to the premiere of the documentary 'Square One', at De Balie, in Amsterdam, on January 18, 2020.

Michael Jackson's nephew Taj posts fiery reply when asked why other Jackson 5 brothers weren’t as successful

By Sharareh Drury

Lainey Wilson and Devlin Hodges in Frisco, Texas in May 2025

Lainey Wilson marries Devlin 'Duck' Hodges in 'absolute dream ceremony'

By Marina Watts

Britney Spears

Britney Spears' rep addresses reports that singer was 'erratic,' wielded knife during recent night out

By Marina Watts

Daniela, Sophia, Lara Raj, Yoonchae and Megan of KATSEYE perform with Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna at the Coachella Stage during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 10, 2026 in Indio, California.

Netflix confirms KPop Demon Hunters world concert tour with 150 cities in 2027