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DMX‘s family is still holding out hope for a miracle, and while he remains on life support with no improvement in brain function — the grim circumstances are bringing his fam closer together than ever. As of late Thursday night, the rapper’s manager and close friend Steve Rifkind told TMZ  … his condition has not

Earlier this week, Trisha Yearwood posted a selfie on social media, sharing her excitement for the future in the caption. “It’s Tuesday and I have a lot of exciting announcements coming up,” she wrote. “I feel hopeful about the future… it feels good to get excited again!” In the photo, Yearwood appeared to be in

Lil Nas X‘s Satan Shoes won’t see the light of day, because although Nike settled its lawsuit against the manufacturer of the merch … the shoe giant really won the battle to block the controversial kicks. Nike tells TMZ … it’s reached an agreement with MSCHF, the company producing the custom shoes based on Nike’s

Two more country singers are set to join in the fun of Fox’s The Masked Singer — the musical-performance show all about uncovering a mysteriously disguised celebrity. Rita Wilson and Chrissy Metz will both appear on episodes as guest panelists in the next month. First up is Rita Wilson ,who will join regular panelists Ken

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Master P is keeping DMX in his prayers, and he can’t help but think X’s drug overdose could have been prevented — and his idea is for rappers to do a better job looking after their own. We got Master P in Los Angeles Thursday and our photog asked him

Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of her uncle, Bill Owens, after he passed away on April 7 at the age of 85. The Tennessee native credits her late uncle for giving her a glowing start in the music industry. “I’ll start this eulogy by saying I wouldn’t be here if he hadn’t been there.

DMX remains on life support in a New York hospital, and Wednesday will be an extremely critical day that could determine his outcome. X remains in a coma and his condition has not materially changed … his manager Steve Rifkind tells TMZ. Members of DMX’s family visited him Tuesday night … leaving at around 10

Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Eric Church has announced plans to head back out on tour this fall. Dubbed The Gather Again Tour, Church will hit 55 cities across the United States and Canada beginning in September and wrap up the run with a grand finale show in New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Demi Lovato was jolted when she learned of DMX‘s overdose … a reminder of how lucky she is to still be alive. Demi will be on “TMZ Live” Wednesday … talking about her incredible documentary, ‘Dancing With the Devil,’ and her new album, “Dancing With The Devil…The Art of Starting

Chrissy Metz released a new song, “Girl Go,” on April 2, which encourages listeners to chase their dreams and “go.” In the freewheeling tune, backed by driving guitar and piano elements, the singer and This Is Us actress tells the story of a young woman who wants to find success in life, but just needs

Cher is apologizing for saying George Floyd might still be alive if she was in the crowd during his fatal arrest … she says she let her emotions get the best of her. The 74-year-old singer just walked back her weekend tweetstorm, where she suggested she would have stepped in to save Floyd, saying she’s

Rissi Palmer is planting seeds that are growing into a movement. She accomplishes this by gifting grants to artists of color in country music through her Color Me Country Artist Grant Fund that not only provides a monetary donation, but serves as a symbol of support for the artists she believes in. Formed in partnership

Xzibit is learning a hard lesson about the rules of engagement when it comes to selling weed, and rule #1 seems to be … don’t name your company after a chemical weapon. The rapper/entrepreneur’s company — Napalm Cannabis — has been dragged online because its name is a sore reminder of a chemical agent that

Brooke Eden and Brandi Carlile joined Proud Radio with Hunter Kelly on Apple Music Country to talk about their experiences as LGBTQ women in music and more. Eden also detailed her long friendship with fellow artist Mickey Guyton and cited her as one of the reasons she felt comfortable to speak up as an artist.

DMX‘s family, friends, fiancee, son and fans have turned out big time to send him prayers and positive vibes at the hospital where he’s still fighting for his life. The rapper’s family announced there would be a prayer vigil outside White Plains Hospital in New York, and hundreds showed up Monday for X. Among those

With the 2021 ACM Awards airing live from Nashville in just two weeks, the Academy of Country Music has revealed the full lineup for the televised show. Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton, Ryan Hurd, Jack Ingram, Alan

Shawn Mendes is reunited with his baby, and we don’t mean Camila Cabello — his luxury SUV is back at home, but cops are still searching for whoever jacked it. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the singer’s stolen G-Wagon was recovered earlier this week in Bev Hills, and was returned to him in surprisingly

Rising country singer and newly-signed RCA/Sony Nashville artist Andrew Jannakos has released a brand new song called “Wine Country.” On the track, Jannakos conveys his desire for intimacy using throwback tropes like the “warm sound of vinyl,” pedal steel, or music from country greats, George Jones and Patsy Cline. There is an undeniable longing for things

DMX is clinging to life in an ICU unit with little brain function, but a few family members who have visited the rap icon are not giving up. Family sources tell TMZ, X’s fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom, and mom, Arnett Simmons, have been allowed into the ICU to visit DMX, though he is not responsive. As

This Week In Country Music features Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band, Dolly Parton and John Schneider. This week in country music for the week April 4-10, we look back on memories from Little Big Town sharing why they picked “Rocket Man” from Elton John to pay tribute to him.  Also, Zac Brown talks about his