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Students at Kanye West‘s Donda Academy are being deprived of the education they deserve, but the parents should be concerned if they try to go somewhere else — so says one of the teachers suing the rapper over the school. Former Donda teacher Cecilia Hailey‘s now giving a word of warning to parents, telling TMZ

Doja Cat says she’s ready to prove she’s a good rapper, and to do that … she’s shelving her pop style, maybe forever. The artist — who’s been labeled a lot of things, but never quite fits into any given box — took to Twitter on Saturday to reveal she’s heard the people loud and

Play video content TMZ.com Bu Thiam‘s role as EVP at Columbia Records has him scoping for new artists from all walks of life … and he’s looking to add NCAA champ Flau’jae Johnson to his roster!!! We caught up with Bu at LAX and he had nothing but praise for Flau’jae, who recently helped the

Play video content TMZ.com Brad Fischetti, the last living member of LFO, says he’s not scared by the fact death seems to come early to those involved with the band … he’s alive and well, and touring in their honor. Brad tells TMZ … he was shocked and dumbfounded at the end of March, when

Taylor Swift and her longtime boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, have reportedly broken up … but it sounds like there’s no drama she’ll have to sing about in the aftermath. ET broke the news Saturday, reporting that the couple split a few weeks ago … but that the uncoupling was “amicable” and “not dramatic,” which isn’t always

Beyonce‘s mom, Tina Knowles, had an unwelcome visitor at her Los Angeles home — cops say they took a man into custody for causing a disturbance and damaging her property. Law enforcement tells TMZ … LAPD rushed to Tina’s pad last Saturday after getting a call that a man was at the front of the

Play video content TMZSports.com Tony Yayo — the rapper who inspired John Cena‘s famous “You Can’t See Me” gesture — is speaking out against those criticizing LSU hoops star Angel Reese for waving her hand toward Iowa star Caitlin Clark … saying, “When a Black girl do it, it’s a problem, but when a white

Drake had a lot of people wondering if he’d accomplished the nearly impossible — to get Kim Kardashian to pose in a promo photo with him — and while the woman with him definitely raised some Kim comparisons, we’ve figured out her true identity. Drake dropped “Search & Rescue” Friday, his latest in a whole

Paul Cattermole, one of the members of the hugely popular S Club 7 music group has died … the group announced. In a shocking statement Friday, the band announced, “We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul. There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel. We

XXXTentacion‘s killers will spend the rest of their lives behind bars, and as far as the rapper’s mother is concerned … they better sleep with one eye open, as they’ll be massive targets. Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome and Dedrick Williams each received sentences of life without parole Thursday for their roles in the 2018 robbery

Coolio‘s cause of death has been revealed, and it’s one that continues to plague not only the entertainment industry, but the country as a whole … fentanyl. Family spokesperson, Jarel (Jarez) Posey tells TMZ … Coolio’s loved ones just got the news from the coroner — fentanyl killed the rapper — and he also had

Mötley Crüe co-founder Mick Mars IS going away mad … as they’re in the middle of a farewell tour, without Mick, he’s suing his ex-band — claiming they kicked him out and ripped him off, financially. The band’s lead guitarist announced last fall he wouldn’t be joining the Crue on the road, because he’s suffering

American R&B group 112 made waves in the music world with the hit song “Peaches & Cream” back in 2001. The group originally consisted of Daron Jones, Michael Keith, Reginald Finley and Aldon Lagon … while Marvin Scandrick aka “Slim” later joined the group. “Peaches & Cream” — one of their biggest hits — topped

Play video content TMZ.com Donald Trump just can’t get enough of himself — the guy was listening to his own voice featured on a new rendition of our National Anthem … sung by the Jan. 6 insurrectionists. The ex-Prez — who was just rung up on 34 felony counts in NYC Tuesday — flew back

Play video content Instagram / @nlechoppamusic NLE Choppa‘s “Slut Me Out (Remix)” hasn’t even dropped yet, but it’s already pissing off some people in the industry … due to what they see as blatant misogyny. The Memphis rapper teased the visual for his updated track on Monday, which raised plenty of eyebrows — it shows

Kelsea Ballerini doesn’t regret her groundbreaking performance alongside drag queens on national television, and it definitely wasn’t a surprise to showrunners … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell us … the backlash Kelsea’s getting for Sunday’s CMT Music Awards moment — having four “RuPaul’s Drag Race” queens come on stage during one of

Play video content Flavor Flav has officially crossed over into the Ivy Leagues … after spending today and tomorrow at Harvard University schooling students about the roots of hip hop culture!!! TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of the Public Enemy legend lending his expertise in the language arts to students within Harvard … through a

Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner were horsing around over the weekend, and they look tight. The Latin pop star and supermodel appeared to bond over their shared love of horse riding Sunday at the Hidden Hills Equestrian Center … taking turns riding horses and even riding one together. TMZ obtained photos of the fun date