The Dixie Chicks are dropping “Dixie” from their name and will now be just “The Chicks” … and the change is 100% a response to the nationwide protests of systemic racism. While the Texas-based band has yet to publicly announce the name change, the group’s Twitter handle is now @thechicks and the band made the

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

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”

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

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

Exclusive 11:36 AM PT — Bernard’s attorney, Michael Simon, tells TMZ, “The lawsuit filed by XXXTENTACION’s half-brother, Corey Pack, against XXXTENTACION’s mother, Cleopatra Bernard, is completely without merit. Contrary to the allegations of the complaint, a court has already determined that Corey Pack is entitled to nothing from XXXTENTACION’s estate or trust. Cleopatra has not

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking News Beyonce is shining a light on Breonna Taylor‘s case … calling on Kentucky’s top prosecutor to bring charges against the cops who killed her during a “no-knock” search warrant in March. The pop star penned and posted an open letter on her site Sunday to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, highlighting the fact

Snoop Dogg led the way over the weekend — back in the music biz after months of being sidelined — shooting a music video at a famed, Sunset Strip burger joint. Snoop took over Mel’s Diner for the shoot, grabbing some food and drink in between takes.  Classic cars lined the parking lot as shooting

Breaking News Katherine Williams-Dunning, daughter of country music icon Hank Williams, Jr., died Saturday night after losing control of her SUV. The 27-year-old was driving a Chevy Tahoe in Henry County, Tennessee when it began drifting across the median, triggering a rollover sequence. No other cars were involved. Katherine was pronounced dead and her husband,

Exclusive Ray J and Princess Love are pinching pennies when it comes to their once lost, but now found pooch … this according to a new lawsuit. The estranged couple is being sued by Eddie Macione, who claims he found their lost dog, Boogati, but hasn’t seen a dime of the $20,000 reward he says

Play video content Exclusive Going viral is often a bad thing — especially when it’s for someone’s singing to you about how “You about to lose yo job” — but turns out it’s been a potential cash cow for Julius Locklear. We broke the story … Julius is the security guard who got a melodic

Barbra Streisand just gave George Floyd‘s young daughter a gift that’s worth its weight in gold — especially long term — in the form of stock to a behemoth of a company … Disney. 6-year-old Gianna Floyd posted about the nice gesture on her personal IG account, saying … “Thank You @barbrastreisand for my package,

Exclusive 12:06 PM PT — A source close to Travis tells us this is nothing more than a frivolous dispute between producers and has nothing to do with Travis directly. Travis Scott‘s “Highest in the Room” has a catchy guitar melody that appears throughout — but one producer claims Travis and his team lifted it.

Lollapalooza won’t have fans bum-rushing the gates this year, due to the pandemic, but there will still be a festival … it’s just gonna be virtual, and could be a sign of things to come for Coachella. Organizers of the annual music festival held in Chicago announced Tuesday they won’t be able to hold the

Exclusive Josh Groban‘s been getting sexually harassed and now threatened with a pop-in at his new home by a woman he says he canceled a date with nearly a decade ago … so he claims in new legal docs. The swooning singer just got a temporary restraining order against the obsessed female fan, who he

Play video content Breaking News Dame Dolla “As a brother with a good heart, I say ‘f*** you’ if you racist or white staying quiet, you disabling the changes.” NBA superstar Damian Lillard — AKA Dame DOLLA — is sending a strong message about police brutality and the recent peaceful protests across the country …

Breaking News Coachella 2020 is officially dead on the table — the music festival will NOT go on in October as previously planned … with hopes to fire it back up next year. The news came down Wednesday from Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser. Kaiser signed an order to cancel the October

Breaking News Nicki Minaj is going back to the well for what could be her next big hit — snitching be damned, she’s got a new collab with Tekashi 6ix9ine. The 2 rappers just revealed they worked together on a track called “Trollz,” which Nicki says will be released Thursday at midnight. She adds that

Ariana Grande is movin’ on up … quite literally cause her new pad is up in a very coveted area of the Hollywood Hills. The singer dropped a cool $13.7 million for this mansion in the famous “Bird Streets” neighborhood … where just about every resident is a huge celebrity. The home has 4 bedrooms

Staton Island signer Eamon (full name Eamon Doyle) shot to stardom after his single “F*** It (I Don’t Want You Back)” or the clean version “I Don’t Want You Back” became the break-up banger of the winter of 2003 … and reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Eamon’s single spurred the release

Former Dream Street singer Chris Trousdale has died after contracting coronavirus … TMZ has confirmed. The ex-boy band pop star passed away Tuesday night at a hospital in Burbank, CA due to complications from COVID-19 — this according to a family member. Chris joined the band in 1999 along with Jesse McCartney, Greg Raposo, Matt

Exclusive Danielle Bregoli — otherwise known as Bhad Bhabie — is getting professional help for a couple very serious issues … she’s made the decision to enter rehab. Sources connected to the rapper tell us Danielle, who’s just 17 years old, recently checked herself into a facility at an undisclosed location, and has been held