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Chi Modu — one of the most famous photographers in hip-hop history, documenting iconic shots from the 1990s — has died. An Instagram post announcing the sad news went up Saturday, with a caption that read … “Our hearts are broken… We continue the fight ©💪🏾 The family request privacy at this time 📷.” It

Cody Johnson goes back in time with the great Willie Nelson to cover a country classic, reviving Nelson’s enduring “Sad Songs and Waltzes.” First released by Nelson as part of his 1973 album, Shotgun Willie, the track artfully speaks to the outlaw spirit of blazing your own creative path, and that’s something Johnson knows all

Morgan Wallen‘s starting to get back to performing after his n-word controversy, while seemingly snubbing an organization we’re told he’d pledged to meet with … the NAACP in Nashville. According to NAACP Nashville President Sheryl Guinn … after her branch reached out to the country singer in February, she says his team expressed interest in

Brad Paisley’s album This Is Country Music is celebrating a milestone tenth anniversary this month. This Is Country Music was released May 23, 2011, and marked the eighth album of Paisley’s still-blossoming career. It’s considered one of the more innovative albums of the past decade, paying tributes to the various artists that shaped Paisley’s career

Lil Nas X has felt the wrath of Nicki Minaj‘s diehard fans — AKA The Barbz — and he’s backing down … but insists his love for her is real. Here’s what’s up — LNX just dropped a brand new single, “Sun Goes Down,” and on the track, he sings about how he found comfort

Country favorite Scotty McCreery is planning his long-awaited return to the stage, announcing the dates and cities of his 2021 You Time Tour. Kicking off June 18 in Fresno, Califronia, and running through fall, the headlining and support dates will find McCreery onstage at festivals, fairs, amplitheaters and even casinos, as he gets back in

Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner are indeed back together … but it’s not exclusive … and they’re both totally fine with that. Sources with direct knowledge and connection to both Kylie and Travis tell TMZ … they have rekindled the old flame and are dating again, but they’re also free to date other people. To

Country singer and The Voice alum Andew Jannakos is officially a dad to his wife’s 5-year-old son, Brenson. Jannokos met his future wife Kat and her son in 2018, which is a day he says changed his life. “I was lost for a lot of my life and I didn’t know what I wanted to

Play video content @madisonnduriee / Instagram Morgan Wallen‘s clawing his way back from the racial slur controversy … and he’s got Kid Rock to thank for getting him back on a stage to perform live. Morgan was at Kid’s Big Ass Honky Tonk bar Wednesday night in Nashville and got on the mic in front

Sometimes, solo artists join a television competition show, compete with each other and go their separate ways after their respective runs. But sometimes, just sometimes, the two artists get coupled as roommates, hit off really well, become best buddies, and join forces to form a promising new country duo. The latter is certainly the case

Courtney Stodden says the non-binary community got a huge ally in their corner when Demi Lovato came out as a member … and Courtney has zero doubt DL’s announcement will save lives going forward. Courtney tells TMZ … a celebrity of Demi’s caliber coming out as non-binary will help the community feel validated, and make

Lady A already has their own next-gen band in the making. The group’s Hillary Scott was the first to become a parent. She and husband Chris Tyrrell share three daughters: Eisele, 7; and twins Emory and Betsy, 3. Dave Haywood and his wife, Kelli, are the proud parents of Cash, 6, and Lillie, 3. Meanwhile,

Play video content 4D with Demi Lovato Demi Lovato has an announcement about their personal life — as they launch something new professionally — and it’s that Demi now identifies as non-binary, and therefore they’re changing pronouns. The singer revealed Wednesday they are happy to share the very personal moment on their “4D with Demi

Hit play on Brett Kissel’s new album and listeners will be welcomed by the crisp sound of a gentle breeze as waves crash on the shore. That is just a few short seconds before the singer ruminates on his opening thought-provoking soliloquy: What Is Life?  What Is Life? serves as the album title and thematic

2:59 PM PT — A member of Manson’s team vehemently denies any accusations of assault. Marilyn Manson treated his former assistant like crap and bragged to her about getting away with raping women — that’s her claim in a new lawsuit, anyway. The shock rocker is being sued by Ashley Walters for sexual assault, battery

Rising artist Willie Jones blurred genre lines and broke boundaries earlier this year with his album Right Now. Now, he’s back with a summer anthem and aptly titled new single, “Down By The Riverside.” Penned by Jones, Josh Logan, and Jason Afable, the country-trap song drips with swag, infectious beats and an undeniably country lyric

T.I. and Tiny allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted a woman in 2005 and the LAPD is looking into her claims … while authorities in Las Vegas tell us they have closed a case involving similar allegations against the couple. According to a police report obtained by TMZ … the L.A. accuser, identified as a Jane

Jordan Davis and his wife have announced they are adding another child to their family — and it’s a boy! In a photo posted to social media Monday morning, Davis can be seen with his little family, which includes his wife Kristen and their 1-year-old daughter Eloise, holding a sign that says, “It’s a boy!”

Soulja Boy wants credit for being the “first” rapper to plug Icebox bling — but the shop couldn’t care less … especially since they say there’s dough he still owes. A rep for the famed jewelry and diamond store tells TMZ … Soulja’s viral tweet from the weekend doesn’t mean diddly squat to them —