Concerts and Tours

Macklemore is catching serious heat for turning his opening set on Ed Sheeran's tour into a political statement ... and now an Israeli-American group wants him booted from the remaining shows.

The "Thrift Shop" rapper opened for Ed Friday and Saturday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where he used part of his set to voice support for Palestinians and rip Israel's conduct in Gaza.

Macklemore repeatedly shouted "Free Palestine" and performed his 2024 protest track "Hind's Hall" as images tied to Gaza and pro-Palestinian demonstrations flashed behind him.

The Chainsmokers’ San Jose concert turned into an emergency situation over the weekend ... with 14 people rushed to local hospitals during the show.

The electronic duo was performing at Discovery Meadow Friday when San Jose dozens of concert-goers began needing medical attention around 8:22 PM, according to the San Jose Fire Department's official social media account.

SJFD requested additional ambulances and advanced life-support units. In all, 14 ambulances responded and 14 people were transported to hospitals.

No awkward escape attempt this time ... Usher's latest onstage guest was loving every second of the attention.

That guest was "Empire" star Taraji P. Henson, who joined Usher onstage Saturday night during the first of three Las Vegas stops on his and Chris Brown's "The R&B Tour" at Allegiant Stadium.

Taraji danced around in a tiny black outfit as Usher worked his magic ... with the two getting up close and personal before sharing an intimate embrace.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were united in the crowd over the weekend, showing up separately to cheer on daughter North West at her solo concert debut.

The former couple was spotted at North’s first-ever headlining show in Chicago Saturday night -- a sold-out performance at The Vic Theatre.

Kim and Kanye kept their distance inside the venue ... with Kim seen watching from one balcony and Kanye posted up on the opposite side of the theater.

Diplo says he orchestrated another great escape from Burning Man ... this time claiming he and some pals had to walk 15 miles through the desert to get back to civilization.

The DJ shared his trek on social media on Friday ... braving the heat through the muddy desert.

Diplo notes the whole situation is "f***ed up" ... before posting another video in which he says he and his buddies hiked "15 miles through Indian land" to meet up with a buddy who would take them to Reno. Burning Man is located a little more than 100 miles from the city.

Garth Brooks put on a secret concert in Colorado … where over 2,000 fans showed up … but it ended with over 25 people needing medical attention, TMZ has learned.

Wild videos from the event at The Grizzly Rose in Denver show the crowd struggling to deal with the over 90-degree heat, with some people having to be carried out of the event.

A spokesperson for the Adams County Fire Rescue said they helped around 25-30 people for heat-related illnesses. Officials were already on site for the event handing out waters to the crowd. The rep confirmed three people were transported to the hospital for heat exhaustion.

Kanye West and Big Sean have finally buried the hatchet after their years-long feud ... with the two rappers performing together in Illinois on Thursday.

Ye hit the stage at Soldier Field in Chicago Thursday night and, at one point during the show, he brought out a special guest, who just happened to be his Detroit-based former protege.

Ye first announced to the packed crowd, "Had to bring my homie from the D out," and then Sean rode a lift up to the huge globe-shaped stage. The two then belted out their 2012 tune, "Clique," followed by Sean's solo hit, "I Don't F*** With You." Ye and Sean then performed "Mercy" with another special guest, 2 Chainz.

It hasn't seemed like Chris Brown has any boundaries when bringing girls on stage for "Take You Down" ... but it turns out there's one line he won't cross.

One fan just offered up his wife to CB on a silver platter ... and the singer certainly wasn't expecting that.

Chris shut the fan down, laughing with the audience as he said ... "I ain't gonna do that." And just to make himself extra clear, he doubled down, saying "hell nah."

Harry Styles may be ready to take his show on the road again, as the singer is exploring the possibility of expanding his wildly successful “Together, Together” residency beyond New York City ... TMZ has learned

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Harry Styles is in talks to extend his “Together, Together” tour across the United States following the success and massive demand for his Madison Square Garden residency.

We’re told Harry and his team are having early conversations about taking the show nationwide … although no final decisions have been made and additional dates are not imminent.

Celine Dion's singing voice was lifted by the power of love she felt from her fans in Paris ... because she put on a little show for her supporters in the middle of the street.

The singer-songwriter performed outside her hotel in France's capital ... stunning in a tight black dress with a long furry hem that dipped down to the sidewalk.

Celine gestured to her supporters and pointed out to the crowd as she stood in front of the audience and swayed back and forth.

Chris Brown claims he is not able to take time off from his tour with Usher to deal with the ongoing legal matters with his ex-housekeeper ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Chris said he can’t be forced to show up for an examination at the Van Nuys courthouse, where his ex-housekeeper Maria Avila wants to review his finances and bank statements to see how he will pay the judgment he owes her.

In his new filing, Chris said he’s a little busy with his nationwide tour … and said there are even talks to extend the tour with additional dates.

Ariana Grande is ditching her signature heels for the final stretch of her tour ... after suffering a painful foot injury.

Ari told fans Monday she'll be in "cozy footwear" for her London show -- and possibly Tuesday's finale -- because she's recovering from a deep cut underneath her foot.

She says it's not a sprain or muscular injury, but putting weight on the foot has been tough ... so the heels are staying backstage.

Kacey Musgraves had a fiery moment onstage in Boston ... and the country star's reaction was almost as entertaining as the unexpected blaze.

Musgraves was performing at TD Garden Friday night when sparks erupted above the stage following her performance of "Golden Hour."

Video from the concert shows the Grammy winner finishing the song as a shower of sparks went off overhead. What appeared to be a small fire then developed in the rafters, prompting Musgraves to stop the show and look toward the ceiling.

Harry Styles did some "Late Night Talking" at his Madison Square Garden tour stop ... about none other than his ex Taylor Swift's wedding.

Saturday was Night Three of Harry's cool 30 show run at MSG, but the touring tycoon was so humble on stage he had to shout out the other iconic events at the garden like the Knicks taking the 2026 NBA championship ring ... and his most famous ex-GF getting an 8 to 10-carat antique wedding ring from her new hubby Travis Kelce.

You can hear the crowd go absolutely wild at even the not-so-subtle reference to TS ... because as Swifties and non-Swifties alike know, the pair briefly dated in 2012 with many believing her 2014 hit "Style" was about their relationship.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori made a smooth getaway from the New Orleans airport early Friday morning ... but Ye's former chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos wasn't so lucky.

Ye and Bianca were seen riding off in the back of a chauffeured SUV ... after Milo's trip through Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport ended in ICE custody.

Later Friday, TMZ broke the news Milo had been detained over his immigration status.

Kanye West hit the stage at the Superdome in New Orleans for a Friday performance amid his top executive's ICE arrest and pending deportation -- but Ye never addressed the drama once during his entire 2.5 hour show.

The rapper walked onto a large globe-shaped stage Friday night before a packed crowd after his exec Milo Yiannopoulos was apprehended Thursday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at an airport in Lousiana.

As we reported ... Milo entered the United States legally in 2019, but he remained here beyond his authorized stay so an immigration judge issued a final removal order on July 22, 2026.