Cops are investigating a double shooting — including one fatality — in the now-famous L.A. neighborhood where the movie “Friday” was filmed. According to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department … homicide detectives responded to a shooting call around 11:30 AM on April 20 in South L.A., near 126th and Normandie … it’s the same block
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In February of this year, Carly Pearce released her seven-song project, 29, which features her current single, “Next Girl,” as well as “Should’ve Known Better,” “29” and “Show Me Around,” among others. The project was released to much acclaim thanks to Pearce’s honest and introspective songwriting, and from hints dropped by the singer this past
Shock G, famous for Digital Underground’s hit song “The Humpty Dance” and his work with Tupac Shakur, is dead. The rap legend was found dead Thursday in a hotel room in Tampa … according to his father, Edward Racker. We’re told the cause of death is unclear but there were no signs of trauma. Shock’s
Mickey Guyton appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Thursday (April 22), just days after the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derrick Chauvin for the death of George Floyd. And as one of country’s only mainstream African American stars, she said the fight for equality and justice continues. The rising country star was on Ellen
Cardi B seems to be looking to break into the beauty biz — and it looks like she wants to keep her B-branding at the forefront of her new venture. The rapper’s company, Washpoppin Inc., just filed legal docs to lock down the rights to the phrase “Bardi Beauty” — which she apparently wants to
After years of working through their issues, Jana Kramer and Michael Caussin have decided to go their separate ways after six years of marriage. The singer and actress announced on Instagram that she and her husband will no longer fight to save their marriage. “It’s time,” the message began. “As I try to make sense
Pretty Ricky’s Baby Blue is in critical condition after cops say he was shot in Florida during an attempted robbery. According to police, the rapper was shot Monday around midnight while in the parking lot of SpareZ Bowling Alley in Davie, Florida. Cops say Baby Blue and a friend were next to their vehicles when
Luke Bryan walked away from the 56th annual ACM Awards with the night’s top prize on Sunday (April 18), scoring his third win as Entertainer of the Year. But even as one of the genre’s biggest stars and a side gig on ABC’s American Idol, he says he was shocked to hear his name called.
Play video content Snapchat Swae Lee is finally hearing from his brother facing a first-degree murder charge in his father’s death … and TMZ has the first look at their phone call from jail, and it’s powerful. The rapper and his mother, Bernadette Walker, got super emotional as they dialed up her son, Michael Sullivan,
On Tuesday afternoon (4/20), people around the country tuned in to their televisions to see the final verdict for the case against former police officer Derek Chauvin after he allegedly used unnecessary force to kill George Floyd. Chauvin was found guilty and convicted on all three counts: unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.
Jim Steinman, who wrote and produced huge hits for Meat Loaf, Air Supply, Celine Dion and Bonnie Tyler, is dead … TMZ has learned. Steinman died Monday in Connecticut, according to the state’s medical examiner. The cause of death is unclear. We do know it appears it was sudden … there was a medical emergency
Thomas Rhett took home the award for Male Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards last weekend (April 18), winning the coveted trophy for the third time. But it’s still not getting old. Chatting with reporters in a backstage press room after the show, the superstar explained that he was “over the moon” about
Kourtney Kardashian is the queen of risqué this week — first she was sucking on Travis Barker‘s thumb for the ‘Gram … now she’s openly asking the public about rough sex. KK posted a very racy pic — a photo of herself, it seems, that captures her lower half, fully unbuttoned and fairly exposed near
Carrie Underwood sent fans into a flurry on Monday afternoon by teasing some exciting news. The Oklahoma native posted a video to social media, sharing that she’s got something to share in just a few days time. “I’m all aflutter with something exciting coming April 21,” Underwood posted. The news sent fans into a frenzy
“American Idol” contestant Cecil Ray forced his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend and struck her in the face when she refused to let him see the child he believes is his … according to police in Texas. A Rockdale PD officer says he got a call to a residence last week where Cecil
Lauren Alaina may be best known as the Georgia-born talent behind country tunes like her current “Getting Over Him” duet with Jon Pardi. But soon she’ll take on a very different role — a starring one. Speaking with Audacy’s Rob + Holly for a recent interview, the hit maker revealed that she’s appearing in upcoming movie.
Mike Mitchell — one of the founders of The Kingsmen, the ’60s rock band known for their recording of the massive hit, “Louie Louie” — has died. Mike, the band’s guitar player, died Friday on his birthday. Kingsmen drummer Dick Peterson says … “We are deeply saddened by Mike’s passing. He was the kindest and
Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney had us wanting to visit home with their heartfelt 2021 ACM Awards performance of “Half of My Hometown.” The two Knoxville, TN natives performed the nostalgic song seated onstage at the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville, TN. Ballerini, dressed in a two-tone denim dress, took much of the lead
Demi Lovato has a lot of people scratching their heads over this one — she got mad that a fro-yo shop advertises “diet” options … something she considers triggering and harmful. The singer took to IG Saturday to call out a frozen yogurt joint called The Bigg Chill … which apparently has low-sugar/low-fat/fat-free goodies positioned
This week in country music for the week April 18-24, we look back on memories from Tim McGraw on his very special song “Humble and Kind” from 2016. Also, George Strait talks about his career longevity in 2008. In 1998, Faith Hill released her Faith album – she talks about a huge career highlight, singing with Aretha Franklin. And