County superstar Carrie Underwood is being schooled on rock music by her close friend Axl Rose after deciding to try a new sound ... TMZ has learned.
Sources tell TMZ ... Carrie has been working on new music, and it is nothing like what she is known for. We're told the singer is being mentored by the Guns N' Roses frontman as she dabbles in rock.
Carrie and Axl have performed many times in the past ... including 2022's Stagecoach and another 2023 performance. A source tells TMZ Carrie will be at a Guns N' Roses show in Atlanta this weekend and may even take the stage.
Bunnie XO's living her new chapter by watching a very familiar kind of performance ... with the former exotic dancer taking in a few stripteases in Texas ... and only TMZ has video of her wild night at a strip club!!!
We've obtained footage of the sexy star hitting Bucks Wild -- a fully nude strip club in Fort Worth -- and you see her hopping onstage and making it rain.
Bunnies gets close to the exotic dancers as they work the pole ... grinding for some dead presidents.
Carrot Top is hospitalized in Las Vegas after a suicide attempt ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the comedian and longtime Las Vegas performer, who's real name is Scott Thompson, attempted suicide on Friday in the Vegas area and was rushed to a local hospital.
His Friday night show at the Luxor was canceled as a result.
CT's rep Jami Schlicher tells TMZ ... "Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs. His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy."
Carrot Top is known for his high energy prop comedy, signature red hair and elaborate stage performances. He’s been a longtime headliner at the Luxor, where he has the longest running residency in Vegas.
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Ed Sheeran is ready to perform Saturday night's Philadelphia concert solo if needed, now that Macklemore, the rest of his openers and his backup band are out ... TMZ has learned.
Music industry sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... plans for the concert have been changing hour by hour behind the scenes as everyone works out the logistics. But we're told there's no concern about Ed taking the stage by himself if it comes to that.
Our sources point out Ed has historically performed in large-scale venues with nothing more than a guitar ... and has successfully carried two-hour stadium shows without a backup band.
James Wehr's crash victim, Lexi Kramer, will be honored at a memorial in Florida next month.
Lexi's sister, Gracie, shared the details on Instagram Friday ... announcing a celebration of life for October 9 in Lakeland, Florida.
Gracie says the event will be a chance for Lexi's loved ones to celebrate her life and cherish their memories. She adds that all of Lexi's friends and family are welcome ... but asks the media to stay away out of respect for everyone who is grieving.
Nicki Minaj has no apologies for loving President Trump ... but don't expect her to turn her next tour into a political rally.
Nicki joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle" Friday alongside Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler to discuss the "Million-Dollar Pitch Competition" ... and the conversation quickly turned to her relationship with Trump.
Asked what she says to critics of their partnership, Nicki's answer was blunt -- "Absolutely nothing."
Rachel Sennott is turning 31, and we're celebrating the actress' big day with a sizzling trip down memory lane ... and all her sexiest snaps under the sun!
From cleavage-baring 'fits to triangular two-pieces, the HBO hottie has mastered the perfect pouts n' poses to make all your wishes come true!
"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" alum D. Smith says he's detransitioning after living publicly as a transgender woman for 12 years ... and will now present as a man and use he/him pronouns.
The Grammy-nominated producer announced the change Thursday on Instagram, saying the decision has been taking shape over the past several months.
Smith says those years were not a mistake and aren't something he's trying to erase ... writing, "Living my life as a woman for 12 years showed me the man that I wanted to become."
Supermodel Bella Hadidhit the New York City streets with her legs on full display and hair on point! Throw on your heels and walk up to these two sleek snaps ... Can you track down the minor differences?!
Don't be blinded by the necklaces 😜
HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Bella Hadid photos!
Lamar Odom's girlfriend, Rachel Bradley, allegedly exchanged heated text messages about the former NBA star with her ex-husband, former MLB star Milton Bradley ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the alleged texts that Rachel filed as evidence in her court battle with Milton ... and they are explosive ... and obscene.
In one undated text, Rachel explained she was having issues with their son Matteo's passport. Milton told his ex, "Blocked. Have a good day sucking crackhead d***. I'm not signing anything from you."
Frankie Muniz's estranged wife, Paige Price, shared a cryptic message about perspective shortly after the actor revealed he's been going through an intensely difficult period.
Price posted an Instagram Story Friday featuring a video of herself making a wax seal ... writing, "Life is all about perspective. If you ask the grass, the zebra is the monster and the lion is the protector."
The clip was set to an acoustic version of the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris," including lyrics about not wanting the world to see or understand you.
Hip-hop producer Tay Keith's death didn't make his bills disappear ... his estate is now being hit with nearly $200,000 in claims from creditors.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, American Express National Bank filed two separate claims against the late producer's estate this week ... seeking roughly $60K on a Business Platinum account and another $27K on a Platinum account.
And AmEx isn't the only company looking to get paid ... Bank of America filed a claim in connection with Tay's 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS, saying his estate owes the financial institution about $115K.
Former NFL star Adrian Peterson is close to wrapping up his criminal case for his 2025 DWI after completing over 30 hours of community service ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained court docs showing Adrian racked up the hours from July 13 to July 30 by working 4-hour shifts at Meals on Wheels, a local food drive, helping supervise youth bags for the homeless, working a July 4th event for senior citizens, and assisting with a YMCA program.
You'll recall ... Adrian was ordered to complete 32 hours of community service, which it looks like he has now satisfied. The former All-Pro running back reached a plea deal with Minnesota prosecutors in March 2026.
