Breaking News YNW Melly says he tested positive for COVID-19 while awaiting trial in Florida for his double-murder case … and he says he’s gonna ask for a restricted release from jail. The rapper’s team claims he got a positive diagnosis for coronavirus Thursday while being held in Broward County jail. YNW Melly also says

Kanye West is venturing out for essential business — as in, feeding himself … and he satisfied his hunger with a Mickey D’s run. Yeezy headed out Thursday to a Golden Arches in Calabasas and picked up some fast-food and coffee. It’s the first time we’ve seen the music and fashion mogul out and about

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Moments after Pop Smoke was shot someone called 911, but the only thing the dispatcher on the other end could hear was pandemonium and no one willing to provide details. TMZ’s obtained the 911 call made from the Hollywood Hills rental property where the rapper was shot and killed in

Breaking News Drake is honoring Kobe Bryant once again … this time the rapper laid out the Mamba’s Lakers jerseys in his new “Toosie Slide” music video — and the tribute is pretty awesome. Drake debuted the vid for his soon-to-be-smash-hit song Thursday … and it didn’t even take a full minute into the footage

Exclusive Cardi B is doing her part to make sure medical professionals risking their lives to save others get the nutrition they need while working 12+ hour days. The rapper donated 20,000 bottles of OWYN — a plant-based, vegan meal supplement drink — to NYC-area hospitals for their medical staffs and ambulance crews. We’re told

Bill Withers — the soulful singer-songwriter known for his string of hits in the ’70s — has died from heart complications … according to his family. Withers died Monday in Los Angeles, but his family announced it Friday morning, saying … “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father. A

Play video content Selena Gomez says she has bipolar disorder, and she’s sharing a message about her diagnosis that might not reach the masses the way she hoped. Selena made the revelation Friday with Miley Cyrus, saying that after several trying years, “I realized that I was bipolar. And so, when I got to know

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com DJ D-Nice‘s virtual turn up is no joke — he regularly has Michelle Obama, Rihanna and Halle joining in, and Diddy says the party is totally intoxicating. DJ D-Nice was on Friday’s “TMZ Live” and told us how his super-popular Instagram Live DJ sets were born. Turns out, it was

Playboi Carti‘s been arrested in Georgia on drug and gun-related charges … TMZ has learned. According to law enforcement … the “wokeuplikethis*” rapper got pulled over in his Lambo Thursday for having an expired tag, and Clayton County officers claim they discovered the drugs and weapons in his vehicle during the traffic stop. This is

Play video content Exclusive Jon Bon Jovi has a fun way to pass the time and connect with your fellow Americans — let’s write a song together!!! Jon has recorded the first verse of a song he calls, “Do What You Can.” The inspiration for the title came to him last week when he was

Breaking News It’s that time of the day again — DJ D-Nice’s virtual dance party is once again in full swing … and the celebs who’ve already dropped in are quite the eclectic bunch. The renowned disk jockey is hosting another night of #ClubQuarantine on his Instagram Live right now … and the groovy tunes

Kim Kardashian West says Taylor Swift has left her no choice but to set the record straight about the phone call between Kanye and Taylor that led to years of conflict. Over the weekend, unseen footage from the 2016 call leaked online. In the call, Kanye tells Taylor about a song he’s working on —

President Barack Obama sent a heartfelt, admiring letter to blues legend B.B. King just a month before he died, and the unique piece of history can be yours for … for a pretty penny. The personally signed piece of White House stationery — equipped with the presidential seal on top — was sent to an

Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9nine is so desperate to escape the coronavirus he’d rather take his chances outside of prison than risk the disease killing him while he’s locked up. 6ix9ine’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, wrote a letter to the judge Sunday night citing serious concerns for Tekashi’s wellbeing behind bars. Lazzaro says Tekashi suffers from asthma —

Breaking News Camila Cabello says she’s putting her upcoming world tour on ice before it even begins … because things just ain’t safe out there due to the coronavirus pandemic. The “Senorita” singer announced Tuesday she’s postponing her “Romance” tour, which was set to kick off in May and make stops across Europe and the

Exclusive Chris Cornell‘s widow says Soundgarden doesn’t give a rat’s ass about her elderly mother, asking her to sit for a deposition despite coronavirus risks … but the band’s attorneys are calling BS. Vicky Cornell claims Soundgarden is ignoring the dangers of the virus — especially among the elderly — because they’re making a push

Exclusive Kodak Black‘s giving back to his community despite being behind bars, by donating hundreds of books and much-needed school supplies to students now learning from home. The incarcerated rapper’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ … Kodak’s sending out 625 reading comprehension books to 625 schoolkids in Broward Country, FL to help offset the impact

This will definitely make ya wanna kiss the sky — a bunch of guitars played or owned by some of rock’s biggest legends are up for auction. The folks over at Gotta Have Rock and Roll are auctioning off a slew of famous guitars played and/or owned by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin

Exclusive Ariana Grande urgently needs court-ordered protection from an obsessed fan … we’ve learned she just filed for a restraining order. The “7 Rings” singer filed legal docs Friday seeking a temporary protective order from the man who was arrested Saturday following a disturbing and scary visit to her Los Angeles home. Ariana’s mother is

Rihanna‘s Clara Lionel Foundation just made a massive donation in an effort to help support those challenged by and working to stop the coronavirus. RiRi has pledged $5 MILLION to support groups in the United States and around the world. We’re told the cash will be used to support a myriad of efforts including local

Country music legend Kenny Rogers died Friday evening at his home, surrounded by his family. Kenny was under hospice care at the time of his passing … according to a rep for the singer, who also says Kenny died of natural causes. The County Music Hall of Famer was known for his impressive string of

Bernie Sanders needs to kill time somehow, now that all campaigns have taken a back seat to the coronavirus pandemic, so why not take in a concert with the likes of Michelle Obama, Rihanna and Mark Zuckerberg? Well, yes, that’s precisely what happened Saturday night when DJ D-Nice threw a Social Distancing Dance Party and

Play video content Swae Lee is continuing to give his fans what they want — and the coronavirus won’t stop him … not entirely, anyway. The Rae Sremmurd rapper hopped on Instagram Live Friday night to put on a concert of sorts — basically, it was him in a studio with a mic … and

Rita Wilson‘s killing time under quarantine with a little old school hip-hop — and she apparently knows one of its gems by heart … down to a freakin’ tee! The actress posted an awesome video over the weekend showing herself at her home in Australia — this after she and her hubby, Tom Hanks, were

Breaking News Plácido Domingo has tested positive for coronavirus. The Spanish-born singer just said, “I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive for COVID19, the Corona virus. My Family and I are all in self isolation for as long as it is deemed medically necessary. Currently we

Exclusive TMZ.com DaBaby is vehemently denying a woman’s claim she was on the receiving end of his vicious slap — the rapper admits hitting someone, but says alleged victims are coming outta the woodwork. We broke the story … DaBaby brutally assaulted a fan before his Saturday night gig in Tampa while walking through the

Exclusive TMZ Composite Billie Eilish is celebrating her history-making night at the Grammys with some shiny new bling … and the piece is an ode to her sweep of the show’s top awards. The custom pendant is 14-karat gold with black diamonds and was crafted by celebrity jeweler Boodaddy Diamonds of Koosh Jewelers. As for

Exclusive Getty/The Soap Shop Composite As coronavirus fears skyrocket and the stock market plummets … Soulja Boy‘s making a whole lot of money off a pretty clean gamble. Sources close to the rapper-turned-entrepreneur tell TMZ … he’s invested in a company called The Soap Shop — which, of course, sells soap products and the like.

TMZ.com Post Malone was anything BUT POSTponed … his show in Denver oddly went on despite everything else getting canceled amid fears of widespread of the coronavirus. The rapper’s facing tons of heat after performing Thursday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Pepsi Center … quite the opposite of social distancing. Fans ate

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Diane Warren says nothing’s gonna stop Joe Biden‘s march towards the White House … and she’s offering up one of her #1 hits to help him get the job done. We got the legendary songwriter and staunch Democrat outside Madeo in Bev Hills and she couldn’t stop gushing over Biden