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Play video content TMZ.com Kanye West was electric in his return to the stage in Los Angeles, but also showed he’s still struggling to accept his ongoing divorce with estranged wife Kim Kardashian — begging her to come back — so they can be together again. Ye and Drake hit the stage in front of

Jimmy Buffett‘s hotel and restaurant chain Margaritaville is taking to the high seas, literally, turning the whole experience into a cruise ship!!! Jimmy and team just announced the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship is set to sail for the first time in April, taking off from Florida and circling down to the Bahamas. The

Travis Scott wanted to be heard — despite ongoing litigation — insisting on sitting down with Charlamagne the God to share his message of healing and how to fix concert safety issues moving forward … so claims Travis’ attorney. Play video content TMZ.com We had Ed McPherson on “TMZ Live” Thursday who addressed some of

Slim 400 — an up-and-coming rapper in the California hip-hop scene — has been shot and killed in L.A. … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Slim was gunned down Wednesday night in Inglewood. It’s currently unclear what led to the shooting and how many suspects were involved. Born to military parents

The countdown is on — with about 24 hours remaining until Drake and Kanye reunite as performers — and crews for the spectacle are working ’round the clock to finish up the massive stage. TMZ has obtained a series of photos taken Wednesday inside L.A. Memorial Coliseum where the Free Larry Hoover event is scheduled

Flavor Flav‘s domestic violence incident from October is all wrapped up and dealt with in the eyes of the law — he copped a plea to a lesser charge, and is happy to close the book. The rapper’s misdemeanor domestic battery charge was dropped, and Flav pled no contest to one count of coercion. He

LaMelo Ball or high-flying Miles Bridges didn’t make the most spectacular play of the Hornets game … that honor belonged to hip-hop star DaBaby, who saved Gordon Hayward from taking a nasty spill! The North Carolina native was on hand Monday night to take in some NBA action … as his hometown Hornets battled the

Skilyr Hicks — a one-time contestant on “America’s Got Talent” — has died … TMZ has learned. The young singer-songwriter passed away Monday, having been found lifeless in the home of a friend — this according to her mother, Jodi. She says she doesn’t know the actual homeowner. Skilyr’s body was discovered in Liberty, South

Jamie Spears says he wants nothing more than to tie up loose ends and end Britney‘s conservatorship, but the people put in place on her side are dragging it out, and destroying his reputation in the process. Spears just filed new docs in L.A. where he says he just wants a simple order ending the

Jacqueline Avant’s family believes she was awake at home when an intruder shot and killed her, as Clarence was nearby in the couple’s bedroom … TMZ has learned. Sources close to the situation tell us Clarence was asleep during the break-in last week at their Trousdale Estates home, but his wife was already up just

The man cops say is responsible for the shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, the wife of Clarence Avant, has been charged with murder … TMZ has learned. The L.A. County District Attorney’s office announced the charges of murder, attempted murder and felon with a firearm as well as two counts of residential burglary with person

Drake won’t be partaking in the upcoming Grammy Awards — despite being nominated — because the guy just pulled his submissions … TMZ has confirmed. The rapper has withdrawn his 2 Grammy nominations — one for Best Rap Album in “Certified Lover Boy” and another for Best Rap Performance in “Way 2 Sexy” — after

Lil Wayne allegedly pulled an assault rifle on one of his own bodyguards during a dispute at his home, and now police are looking into the incident. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … one of the rapper’s guards told cops he and Wayne got into a fight at Weezy’s Hidden Hills, CA home, and cops

The calls for Justin Bieber to scrap his Saudi Arabia performance appear to have fallen on deaf ears — because the guy just went through with it … this despite mounting criticism. Bieber just hit the stage Sunday all the way over at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in SA, where the F1 Grand Prix is

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are, indeed, legitimate love birds — something that’s called into question via a leaked magazine story, which suggests the exact opposite. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … KJ and TS are 100% together at the moment — meaning they’re romantically involved and, presumably, exclusive too. Not just that, but

Play video content TMZ.com Yung Joc is denying claims from a dog breeder that he’s an irresponsible dog owner who lost his pit bulls soon after getting them … he says the dogs managed to chew through their enclosures. The “It’s Goin’ Down” rapper tells TMZ … he did his part to keep the dogs

Play video content TMZ.com Daymond John says Playboy is making its best move in years by joining forces with Cardi B … because she’ll bring her legion of young fans to the iconic brand, while also making much-needed changes to it. The “Shark Tank” star joined us Friday on “TMZ Live” and we got his

Lil Uzi Vert didn’t skimp on his girlfriend’s birthday — the guy rented out a whole theme park for her … which cost him a pretty penny and then some. The rapper took over Nickelodeon Studios Park at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey — with about 20 of his buddies tagging along for