UPDATE: A source connected to Astroworld tells TMZ, someone in the crowd went crazy and began injecting people with some sort of drug, which caused panic and then a surge.  The source says authorities are trying to determine if those who went into cardiac arrest were the ones injected. We’re told one of those who

Play video content TMZ.com Soulja Boy was almost, ALMOST, at a loss for words when he heard Kanye West trash a verse he recorded for “Donda” … telling us Ye previously said he liked it. The former Mr. West made headlines Thursday during his interview on Revolt TV’s “Drink Champs,” where he talked marriage, money,

Play video content TMZ.com Britney Spears could make more money than she ever did before if she decides to get back in front of crowds, but it’s a double-edged sword … so says Daymond John. The “Shark Tank” star joined us Friday on “TMZ Live” and painted a picture of Britney’s potential earnings if she

Fetty Wap is about to get out of jail as he awaits trial in his federal drug case … TMZ has learned. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the rapper’s bail has been set at $500,000. When Fetty is officially sprung from jail, he’ll have a few conditions for his release. The docs

Britney Spears‘ former business managers have some deep, dark secrets they don’t want the public to know about … at least that’s how her attorney interprets their radio silence. Mathew Rosengart fired off a letter to Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group earlier this week … repeating his demand for them to turn over a

Even NBA MVPs can’t get enough of Harry Styles … ’cause Giannis Antetokounmpo was among thousands of super fans hitting up the singer’s concert in Milwaukee on Wednesday — and he was loving every second of it!! “I just went to @Harry_Styles concert and it was 99% women and me 😂,” Giannis tweeted after the

Play video content TMZ.com Britney Spears ventured into Hollywood Wednesday night for a little culture — an exhibit that’s the talk of the town. Britney hit up Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in the heart of Hollywood. She tooled up in her G-Wagon as her driver entered the parking lot at the intersection of Cahuenga

Play video content TMZ.com Lance Bass wants to see more of Britney Spears enjoying her life out in the public … something he hopes will happen when, and if, her conservatorship is dissolved. We got Lance and his husband, Michael Turchin, Thursday afternoon at Wally’s in Bev Hills … and asked about Britney venturing back

Britney Spears made it clear Tuesday night … her animosity for her mom runs at least as deep as it does toward her dad. Britney raged against Lynne Spears, calling her the brains behind the conservatorship. In a shot that hits both parents, Britney said, “My dad is not smart enough to ever think of

LL Cool J isn’t just receiving his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he’s also giving back to the org by donating something special … with horsepower to spare. You might’ve seen clips of the Queens-born rapper doing his thing on stage when he got the huge honor this past weekend, but

R&B legend Ronnie Wilson, a founding member of The Gap Band and “Uncle” Charlie Wilson‘s older brother, is dead … TMZ has confirmed. Ronnie’s wife, Linda Boulware-Wilson, tells TMZ … he died at 10:01 AM Tuesday at his home in Tulsa, OK. We’re told he died peacefully and Linda was holding his hand as he

Britney Spears wants to get married, buy a house and have kids … but those plans are all on hold until the judge in her conservatorship case decides if it should end … TMZ has learned. Britney and Sam Asghari are engaged, but sources with direct knowledge tell us they have not made any wedding

Jon Bon Jovi was supposed to spend Saturday night on stage, but instead, he spent it in bed … because of COVID. Bon Jovi was supposed to perform at the Loews South Beach in Miami Beach, but before the concert began Jon’s brother took the stage and told the crowd Jon would not be performing

Dave Chappelle is still being cheeky about his Netflix special controversy — taking his act to the Rock & Roll HOF this weekend, and getting facetime with none other than Ted Sarandos. The comedian helped induct Jay-Z into the Hall Saturday down in Cleveland, where he was one of the few who kicked off the

Play video content TMZ.com The Gabby Petito saga has raised questions about who the media focuses on in cases like these, and it seems disproportionally white … so says a member of the Black Eyed Peas. We talked to Taboo (Jaime Luis Gomez) — who is of Mexican descent and identifies as an indigenous person

Kanye West is continuing his friendship with Marilyn Manson — going so far as to invite the guy to his newest Sunday Service … and even going in on a prayer together. Ye kicked off a new round of worship and gospel singing Sunday — and he invited the embattled rocker, who’s been accused of

Drake was feeling it Saturday night, with a little help from a beverage. Yooooo… My man’s @Drake SLAPPPPPED on Caffeine 😂😂😂. NuNu ain’t finna make it thru the night 🥴💀 @THENUFILEZ_show #TilDeath pic.twitter.com/VdujfmDEk1 — Dodger Bl@cc (@SmooveChazz) October 31, 2021 @SmooveChazz Drake hosted a rap battle Saturday night in Bev Hills, and he may not

Quincy Jones once claimed the Beatles were sucky musicians — but that must’ve been aimed at everyone besides Ringo Starr … because the dude was clearly ahead of his time. Check out this viral TikTok video from @grahamethedrummer, who breaks down what the band’s drummer could’ve done on famous tunes of theirs … and what

Madonna is getting slammed for recreating the Marilyn Monroe death scene … which is interesting because she’s been doing stuff like this for decades. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Madonna was true to form with her pose of Marilyn laying lifeless in the bed of her Bel Air home way back

More signs Kanye West is not long for Wyoming … his fleet of cars from the ranch is on the auction block. Ye’s used vehicles are open for bidding at Musser Bros. Auctions … and the owner of the auction house, Harold Musser, tells us Ye recently sold 6 cars back to his local Ford

Drake just earned himself a new nickname … Certified Watch Lover, and not just any watch — he went all out, dropping 7-figures to hook himself up on his birthday. As you know by now, Drake turned 35 last Sunday, and while we’ve seen him throw himself a few parties to mark the occasion, we

Jake Paul‘s proving revenge really is a dish best served cold … ’cause after almost 2 years, he’s finally responding to Gigi Hadid, brutally clapping back over the drama surrounding Zayn Malik and her family. “Your ‘rEsPeCtFuL KiNg’ punched your mom in the face,” Paul Tweeted on Friday. Let’s explain. Jake’s beef with the model

Play video content Good Morning Britain/ITV Britney Spears has a new ally … a Prince — son of the late King of Pop. Prince Jackson says he knows his dad Michael would have “wholeheartedly” supported Britney’s move to end her 13-year-long conservatorship. Prince appeared on Good Morning Britain Thursday and made it clear … he

Play video content TMZ.com Rock icon Todd Rundgren is about to get what some call the ultimate honor in the music biz — induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — and he couldn’t care less, because he says the institution’s a total crock. Todd won’t be saying (or singing) “Hello It’s Me”

Play video content DaBaby just made his return to the Rolling Loud stage for the first time since he made homophobic remarks during the festival’s Miami stop … and it’s all thanks to his buddy 50 Cent. 50 was on stage at Rolling Loud New York, and brought out DaBaby as a special guest …

Play video content TMZ.com Boosie Badazz doesn’t hate gay people, in general — he just hates Lil Nas X, which is why he went on a disgusting tirade against the guy … so says Big Freedia, who’s defending the former. We got the NOLA-based rapper at LAX, who gave her take on the whole controversy

Kodak Black‘s failed drug tests came back positive for pot and ecstasy … and yet he’s now asking a judge for permission to hit up a big concert where drug use might be rampant. As we first told you, the rapper violated the terms of his supervised release in his federal gun case by failing

The man prosecutors say supplied the deadly pills that killed Mac Miller has acknowledged wrongdoing — copping a plea deal that could see him behind bars for a long while. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Stephen Walter entered a guilty plea with the feds on one count of distribution of fentanyl. The other

Britney Spears has more to get off her chest as it relates to her family — whom she says have caused irreparable harm … which she’s not going to be quiet about anymore. The singer took to IG Monday with a not-so-cryptic message … one that was aimed directly at her blood relatives, it seems.

NBA YoungBoy is finally sprung from jail — after several months behind bars in his federal gun case — but he had to drop some serious coin to make it happen. The rapper’s attorneys, Drew Findling and Andre Belanger, tell TMZ … NBA YB was released on bond Tuesday after forking over $500k in cash.