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Jacqueline Avant’s family believes she was awake at home when an intruder shot and killed her, as Clarence was nearby in the couple’s bedroom … TMZ has learned. Sources close to the situation tell us Clarence was asleep during the break-in last week at their Trousdale Estates home, but his wife was already up just

Oftentimes when artists release their debut Christmas studio collection, it’s a solo project with only one, two, or maybe three duets at best. But for Brett Young, his first venture into this beloved genre is a collaborative collection aptly titled Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics.  Out now, the star-studded set features Young’s

The man cops say is responsible for the shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, the wife of Clarence Avant, has been charged with murder … TMZ has learned. The L.A. County District Attorney’s office announced the charges of murder, attempted murder and felon with a firearm as well as two counts of residential burglary with person

Cole Swindell is the latest country star to make plans for early 2022, announcing a headlining run dubbed the Down to the Bar tour. Featuring special guests Travis Denning and Ashley Cooke, Swindell’s trek begins February 17 in Peoria, Illinois. With 16 dates on the schedule, the Down to the Bar Tour will hit mid-sized

Lil Wayne allegedly pulled an assault rifle on one of his own bodyguards during a dispute at his home, and now police are looking into the incident. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … one of the rapper’s guards told cops he and Wayne got into a fight at Weezy’s Hidden Hills, CA home, and cops

Thomas Rhett tries to make time stop in the music video for his single, “Slow Down Summer,” bringing the song to life in a visual dreamscape. Directed by P. Tracy, the clip follows TR’s story of two young people holding on to the last moments of a summer together, as they prepare to embark on

The calls for Justin Bieber to scrap his Saudi Arabia performance appear to have fallen on deaf ears — because the guy just went through with it … this despite mounting criticism. Bieber just hit the stage Sunday all the way over at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in SA, where the F1 Grand Prix is

Blake Shelton teams with an iconic ’90s duo to celebrate his rowdy past, dropping the barnstorming anthem “Throw It On Back” (featuring Brooks & Dunn). A twangy boot stomper with a live-concert feel, the track has a throwback feel to match its title — and lyrics meant to make you feel young again. Featuring Ronnie

Play video content TMZ.com Yung Joc is denying claims from a dog breeder that he’s an irresponsible dog owner who lost his pit bulls soon after getting them … he says the dogs managed to chew through their enclosures. The “It’s Goin’ Down” rapper tells TMZ … he did his part to keep the dogs

Ava Rowland wasn’t even born in the 1970’s, yet she takes on a country disco sound for her new single and video, “Love Away The Lonely” that releases today.  The fun melody belies the more serious lyrics as Rowland suggests that she can be the one to “love away the lonely” for the guy who

Lil Uzi Vert didn’t skimp on his girlfriend’s birthday — the guy rented out a whole theme park for her … which cost him a pretty penny and then some. The rapper took over Nickelodeon Studios Park at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey — with about 20 of his buddies tagging along for

Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans are celebrating four years as husband and wife! The country music couple took to social media on Thursday, December 3rd to commemorate the special day they said ‘I do’ four short years ago. Both artists posted the same photo for their anniversary, which shows Ballerini, with her new brunette look,

Master P says he’s been separated from his estranged wife for over a decade and he’s ready to start a new chapter … so he wants the judge to step in and declare him single. In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Master P says there’s no reason he and his ex, Sonya Miller, should

In 1885 the town of Anson, Texas near Abilene held its first Cowboys Christmas Ball at the Star Hotel. William Lawrence Chittenden, a journalist from the Eastern U.S. was visiting in Anson and attended that first ball. He was so impressed by the event that he wrote a poem, “The Cowboys Christmas Ball,” that vividly

Willow Smith got some time on the beach, time with her friend and time making sure she was COVID-free all at once … talk about multitasking! The 21-year-old was on the beach in Miami Friday where a nurse grabbed a quick swab — presumably for COVID — while the singer sprawled out on a lounger

The Oak Ridge Boys have become known as the Christmas Boys, this year celebrating 23 years of Christmas tours with their second year of residency at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville. Joe Bonsall recalls the road to their first Christmas tour. “We toured with Kenny Rogers on his Full House Tour and then his Reunion

Play video content TMZ.com Atlanta voters weren’t swayed by T.I. and Isaac Hayes III spreading fake news about mayoral candidate Felicia Moore and strip clubs — according to one of the city’s former mayors, she just got drubbed. We got Kasim Reed, who served as Atlanta’s mayor from 2010 to 2018, at LAX and asked

When you think of Darren Criss, you don’t typically associate him with country music and Nashville. After all, he is an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award-winning actor, as well as a singer, songwriter, and Broadway star. But on his debut holiday album, A Very Darren Crissmas, Criss is revealing a part of

Demi Lovato will no longer drink alcohol or use cannabis … announcing they’re now kicking their “California Sober” lifestyle. The singer just posted a message on Instagram, saying, “I no longer support my ‘California sober’ ways. Sober sober is the only way to be.” It’s unclear exactly what caused the revelation, but Demi had previously

The iconic Dolly Parton has plenty of titles to her credit already. Country legend. Actress. Business leader. Philanthropist. … The list goes on. But now, that list is one title longer. Parton has been named one of People Magazine’s 2021 People Of The Year. Announcing the class of 2021 this week, Parton was selected for