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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‘ lawyer says Jamie Spears has done an about-face — now urging the judge to end the conservatorship — to save his own hide from what might come out in a deposition. Mathew Rosengart filed legal docs essentially calling out Jamie, arguing he’s done a reversal over the conservatorship for selfish reasons. He suggests

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

Play video content TMZ.com All Yung Bleu wanted was a baby monkey … instead, he mistakenly ended up with a baby baboon — which grows quite a bit bigger — but he’s crossing his fingers and trying to make it work. We got the “You’re Mines Still” rapper at SIXTY LES Hotel in NYC and

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

Zayn Malik said Thursday his dispute with Yolanda Hadid was a “private matter,” but we’ve learned it actually became a public matter, as in Zayn was charged with crimes against Gigi and Yolanda Hadid and ended up copping a plea. Zayn was charged with 4 criminal offenses of harassment and, although one official doc says

Play video content TMZ.com Morgan Wallen deserves the opportunity to prove he’s a changed man … at least according to Shawn Stockman, who says the country star’s probably not the only one guilty of casually using racial slurs. That might come off as a very backhanded compliment, but the Boyz II Men singer was genuinely

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”

Jay-Z almost got a lapful of his drink at the Nets game Wednesday … and it’s all ’cause Brooklyn co-owner Clara Wu Tsai got a little too excited following a big play!! The scene was hilarious … just seconds before halftime of the Nets’ game against the Heat, Blake Griffin threw down a dunk that