10/20 6:00 AM PT -- The good folks over at "The Breakfast Club" are not down with what the "Mornings with Mero" duo is saying about besting their ratings, and they fired back on the air ... pointing out they're actually #1. And, they brought receipts.
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A couple of New York-based radio stars jumped on their hit show to blast an interesting target ... the very people signing their paychecks.
Here's the deal ... The Kid Mero and Kazeem "Kaz" Famuyide -- who co-host the "Mornings with Mero" radio show -- tore into the leadership group for Hot 97, the station for which they work.
In a 15-minute diatribe, the pair lamented talented personalities leaving the legendary hip hop station over contract disputes, freelanceers allegedly not receiving promised payments, and the station still using outdated technology.
The Indigo Girls are mourning a heartbreaking loss on the road ... their longtime tour bus driver was killed in a crash in South Carolina, forcing the folk-rock duo to cancel upcoming shows.
The driver -- identified by the band as Kirk -- was behind the wheel Friday morning when the bus slammed into a disabled tractor-trailer on Interstate 20 around 6 AM, according to authorities.
Kirk was the only person on the bus at the time ... neither Indigo Girls members Amy Ray and Emily Saliers nor any of their crew were onboard.
Olivia Dean's got a copyright fight swirling around one of her songs ... with Bill Withers' publisher claiming her track sounds a little too much like his timeless classic, "Just the Two of Us."
According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Mattie Music Group -- which says it owns rights to the Withers classic -- is suing Capitol Records, Universal Music Group, Sony Publishing and Kobalt Music Publishing for copyright infringement.
The song at the center of it all is Olivia's "I've Seen It." The publisher claims her track copied significant portions of "Just the Two of Us" -- specifically, its distinctive melody.
Siacan buy a whole lot of new chandeliers, because she's parting ways with half of her music catalog and getting a hefty sum for all those hits ... TMZ has learned.
According to docs we obtained, Sia sold a 50% stake in her catalogue to the entertainment and investment company Pophouse for a total of $180 million -- but, the economics of the sale are slightly complicated by her recent divorce from Daniel Bernad.
According to the docs, Sia gets a payout of $165 million for the songs she penned before she got married to Dan -- including hits like "Chandelier," "Titanium" and "Cheap Thrills" -- and he's agreed to waive any rights to that dough, if Sia gives him $1 million.
Stars are pouring into the 2026 MTV VMAs ...Taylor Swift led the star-studded arrivals at the 2026 MTV VMAs ... joining a silver-clad Paris Hilton, Tylaand plenty more big names on the carpet.
Chloe Bailey and Harry Jowsey were also among those posing for the cameras outside the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles ... but Lisa Rinna's eye-popping dress quickly stole the spotlight.
The "RHOBH" alum arrived in an ivory gown with a sculpted bust -- nipples and all -- along with a thigh-high slit, long train and fabric draped off one shoulder.
Kacey Musgraves brought some Dolly sparkle to the 2026 MTV VMAs ... delivering an emotional rendition of "I Will Always Love You" in honor of the late country legend.
Kacey returned to the VMAs stage in a curve-hugging pink sequined gown ... looking every bit the country superstar as she belted out Dolly's classic.
The tribute came from someone who has long countedDolly Parton among her biggest influences. Kacey has praised Dolly's songwriting, fearlessness and business savvy ... and even performed alongside her during the 2019 Grammys tribute.
The Queen of Pop started the night with "Bring Your Love" ... teaming up with Sabrina for a steamy and highly theatrical performance.
Sabrina strutted around in glittery shorts, a white top and black suspenders ... while Madonna commanded the stage in a black blazer with a red bodysuit underneath.
Looks like Ed Sheeranwill have to pull the plug on his two concerts atRobert Kraft's NFL stadium after all, but with all the controversy swirling around after Macklemore's firing ... it's actually Mother Nature forcing Ed's hand.
The singer was supposed to perform Friday and Saturday nights at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, but sources involved in production tell us stage construction's been paused because of a massive nor'easter storm bearing down on New England.
We're told the stage was partially assembled Thursday morning ... however, by Thursday evening we're told the crew was told to pause construction, while higher ups decided whether to begin tearing it down.
Scooter Braun is dancing with, dipping, and makin' out with Sydney Sweeneyin his PDA-filled birthday post dedicated to his girlfriend's big day ... and his note to her is even sweeter.
Filming in front of what appears to be Avignon's Palace of the Popes in the South of France ... the music mogul and "Euphoria" actress -- who turns 29 today -- danced to Mitski's "My Love Mine All Mine" in his Instagram post that he uploaded Saturday.
Scooter wrote in the caption ... "You make me smile harder, laugh louder, adventure more, and dream bigger. You’ve made the ordinary feel exciting and the future feel like something I can’t wait to get to."
Adding that her "giggle can change an entire day" ... Scooter admitted he loves "how corny we can be together, because nothing else matters. There are a million things I could say, but the ones that matter most are just for you." And yes, he even used the L-word!!! 👀
His sweet birthday message comes as the couple seemingly have gotten even more serious ... as we reported, Sydney has been spending more time with Scooter's kids in recent weeks.
The two also jetted off to Venice to flaunt their amore last week ... taking a boat ride down the canal together.
Ne-Yo’s team is firing back at the lawsuit over a canceled concert in Sri Lanka … denying a promoter’s claims that it shelled out $300K and got no show in return.
A spokesperson for Ne-Yo tells TMZ, “The claims made by Brown Boy Presents are categorically fraudulent and misleading. Brown Boy Presents isn’t owed money by NE-YO—the promoter owes NE-YO answers regarding its misconduct.”
The rep added that the promoter was contractually obligated to pay Ne-Yo in full prior to the performance and cover roundtrip travel for the musician and his team.
Late music mogul Clive Davis' $35 million art collection -- which includes an Andy Warhol portrait of Aretha Franklin -- is heading to auction, and it could be yours for a pretty penny ... but ya gotta have some deep pockets.
The music mogul -- who helped catapult the careers of music legends like Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Kelly Clarkson -- boasted an art collection that featured the likes of some history-making painters.
You can bid for these works -- which include pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Hockney and Frank Stella to name a few -- across multiple sales in October and November organized by Christie's auction house.
Jon Small -- Billy Joel's former bandmate, longtime collaborator and one-time best friend whose wife eventually married the Piano Man -- has died.
Jon died Friday, according to a Facebook announcement shared by a longtime friend, and Billy paid tribute Monday on Instagram, posting simply, "RIP Jon Small."
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He was in his late 70s ... a cause of death has not been revealed.
Sydney Sweeney's been spending more time with Scooter Braun's kids in recent weeks ... but it looks like the pair are on a romantic adventure for 2 -- jetting off to Venice to flaunt their amore.
The actress and her music-mogul man were spotted in the Floating City on Thursday ... sitting back and relaxing as a gondolier paddled them around the town.
The couple dressed casually in matching white outfits ... though Scooter added splashes of blue with his shorts and backwards baseball cap.
Diddycould still face charges in connection with Tupac Shakur's murder ... if prosecutors uncover new evidence.
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said Tuesday he has not completely closed the door on charging Diddy, but stressed there currently isn't enough evidence to do so.
"At this point, we don't believe we have sufficient evidence to charge anyone else with the death of Tupac Shakur," Wolfson said. "But, like any other case, if we come into more information, more evidence, we can always consider filing additional charges."
The comments come one day after a Las Vegas jury convicted Duane "Keefe D" Davis of murder in connection with Tupac’s 1996 drive by shooting.
During the trial, jurors heard recorded police interviews in which Davis claimed Diddy offered $1 million to kill Tupac and Suge Knight. Davis alleged Combs wanted to "get rid of those dudes" and had several conversations with him about killing them.
Diddy has denied any involvement in Tupac's murder. A source close to Combs previously told TMZ ... "Diddy had absolutely nothing to do with the Tupac murder. He did not pull the trigger or set it up."
Prosecutors argued Davis organized a group of Crips gang members to retaliate after Tupac and others allegedly beat up Davis' nephew, Orlando Anderson, at the MGM Grand earlier that night.
Davis was convicted of murder with the use of a deadly weapon and the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang. He faces a possible life sentence, with his sentencing scheduled for October 13.
Diddy is currently serving a four year prison sentence after being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Aaliyah's uncle claims his son is partly to blame for the late singer's death ... lobbing the bombshell allegation as the two fight over money in court.
TMZ obtained a lawsuit filed by Jomo Hankerson against Barry Hankerson and his record label Blackground Records. Barry is Aaliyah's uncle and longtime manager. Jomo is Barry's son and Aaliyah's cousin.
In the docs, Barry claims Aaliyah's cousin was paid to coordinate travel for her music video shoot in the Bahamas ... referring to the fateful August 2001 trip where she died in a plane crash.
Aaliyah's uncle says his son "failed in his responsibility" to handle travel plans ... and she instead took a private jet that crashed and killed everyone onboard.
