Music

Travis Scott removed a very famous trans model from his "Astroworld" album cover, and although she's publicly taking it in stride ... Travis is getting some backlash that hints at bigotry.

Amanda Lepore tells TMZ she was simply too good looking to make Travis' final cut, saying, "A girl can't help it! I'm too distracting for the eyes! I upstaged everyone in the photograph!" She adds ... "Oh well ... I love David LaChapelle and Travis Scott! Love and kisses."

Amanda's jokey answer echoes what artist LaChapelle said when asked why the final version differed from the one he shot. He's said Amanda "just upstaged every one" and that she "knows the T."

LaChapelle wanted to make it clear, though, that Travis' omission had "nothing to do with hating." What's odd is neither he nor Travis has seriously explained the edit -- and some people online are now accusing the rapper of being transphobic.

Common says if a stand-in for a movie or TV show requires makeup to match skin complexion with the actor ... the director better find a new stand-in.

We got the rapper/actor leaving Equinox Wednesday in WeHo, and he weighed in on the controversy involving the upcoming comedy "Good Boys." We broke the story ... a stand-in for child actor Keith L. Williams was on set in blackface. Common's NOT down with it.

He tells us it's never appropriate to go the blackface route, and doesn't buy the production company's claim it's standard practice to use makeup to match skin tones for lighting purposes. But, even if it is -- he says it's time to end it.

Give Kelsey Grammer credit ... dude swings for the fences when it comes to live karaoke and, save for one particular note, he nailed it!!

Kelsey and a bunch of cast and crew members from his Netflix movie, "Like Father," hit up LONO in Hollywood for an after-party following Tuesday night's premiere. Seth Rogen -- who stars alongside Kelsey in the flick -- was also at the tiki bar, but the show belonged to Kelsey.

We're told Kelsey followed his wife onstage after she performed Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and brought the house down with his rendition of David Bowie's "Let's Dance." Watching Kelsey move to his own beat is a thing of beauty ... and even when his chops gave out, Kelsey kept going.

Richie Sambora is in an incredibly good mood despite some sad news in his love life -- and it might be because he's down to keep a working relationship with his now-ex.

We got the Bon Jovi guitarist Wednesday at LAX just a day after he and longtime GF Orianthi announced they were taking a break to focus on family and other endeavors. Richie echoed what he and O had already promised their loyal fan base ... we'll be back.

TMZ broke the story ... Richie and Orianthi issued a joint statement saying they were temporarily ending their 4-year relationship -- thanking fans for supporting their music act, RSO, and vowing to rekindle in the future for more tunes.

The company handling Beyonce and Jay-Z's tour merch got a court order halting vultures gunning to sell fake B&J gear at an upcoming Boston-area concert ... according to new legal docs.

Three Ten Merchandising Services got a restraining order in advance of Bey and Jay's Aug 5 concert at the Gillette Stadium outside of Boston to prevent bootleggers from selling knockoff "On the Run II" merch.

In the docs -- obtained by TMZ -- the licensing company said it wanted to give local authorities the right to immediately seize any fake 'OTR2' merch on the spot when they see it -- otherwise, they say separate civil lawsuits would have to be filed in what they estimate would rack up to at least $450k in legal fees.

The company said that the peddlers have already manufactured bogus tour gear, and this is their only means to put a stop to it. The judge agreed.

Kanye West and his dad are making the best of a bad situation ... turning Ray's recent cancer diagnosis into a reason for some quality father-son time.

Sources close to the family tell TMZ ... there's been a major silver lining to Kanye's father receiving treatment for prostate cancer in L.A. -- Ray's been able to spend time with him, Kim and his 3 grandkids.

We're told while Ye and his Pops have never had a bad relationship, it's just been distant with Ray living in Chicago. So, they're taking advantage of the situation now, which has allowed them to bond.

We broke the story ... Kanye dropped everything to get his father the best medical treatment possible in L.A. once he got the cancer news.

DJ Khaled channeled his inner goat to push his favorite rum, and the result is this hilarious campaign.

The mega hit maker is featured in this new ad for Bumbu Rum, and we're told they hired Khaled to marry his positive vibes with an activity that promotes the same thing. Enter goat yoga.

We're told Khaled enjoyed the little taste of yoga he got so much, he's thinking about hiring his own instructor.

Khaled tells TMZ ... "I am always progressing, I am always becoming. There’s always room for growth and development. Always strive to be the G.O.A.T. in everything you do. Be the G.O.A.T. friend, the G.O.A.T. business partner, the G.O.A.T. team member, the G.O.A.T. to your significant other."

Ex-"Dance Moms" star Mackenzie Ziegler has over 100k reasons to wanna make it to the "Dancing with the Stars: Juniors" finals ... huge BUCK$ are on the line.

The 14-year-old is guaranteed to make at least $50k for appearing on the 'DWTS' spinoff, but there are tons of incentives built into her minors contract ... obtained by TMZ.

Here's the breakdown:

- $10k for episodes 2 and 3

- $15k for episodes 4 and 5

- $20k for episodes 6 and 7

- $15k for episode 8

- and $20k for the finale ... bringing her total to $130k!!

Jacquees has gotta be grinning even more than he did in this mug shot after all 3 charges from his Miami arrest were dropped ... thanks to the very cops who arrested him.

A rep for the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office tells TMZ ... only 1 of the 7 police officers involved in the March bust showed up to court Tuesday. As a result, prosecutors dropped the case.

TMZ broke the story ... Jacquees was arrested for allegedly driving without a seat belt, refusing to obey a police officer and disorderly conduct. Video showed Jacquees smiling even as he was violently yanked by police and taken to a cruiser.

The singer's lawyers, Nina Tarafa and Ricardo Corona from the Corona Law Firm, say the whole arrest was unfortunate, but they're glad justice was served.

OG Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul left his best friend a sizable portion of his estate ... this according to Vinnie's will.

TMZ's obtained the doc which outlines exactly how his estate should be divided following his sudden death in June -- and it's Vinnie's BFF, Charles Jones, who's walking away with 38%.

Vinnie's GF, Chelsey Yeager, isn't far behind with 37% of his estate. The rest is split between his tour manager (10%), drum tech (5%), producer (5%) and friend (5%).

And, get this ... Vinnie's also giving his interest in his brother and Pantera co-founder Dimebag Darrell's estate ... to Darrell's gf, Rita Haney. Darrell died in 2004.

NFL rookie Jordan Mailata might look like the Hulk ... but he can SANG like Jack Johnson -- 'cause the seventh round draft pick just SLAYED it on the guitar at Eagles camp!!

If you're unfamiliar ... Jordan is one of the baddest dudes on the planet, having consistently run over guys with his 6-foot-8, 346-pound frame on the rugby pitch in Australia the last few years.

But Philadelphia media members caught the new Eagles OL in a weak moment with his guitar Tuesday ... and the world is now a better place for it.

Jordan belted out 53 seconds of Mark Lowndes' "Hold" ... and it's guaranteed to make you swoon.

Richie Sambora and and his Australian rocker girlfriend, Orianthi, are splitting up -- but they're leaving the door open for a rekindling in the future ... TMZ has learned.

Richie and Orianthi -- who began dating in 2014 and have performed alongside each other for a long time now -- released a statement to TMZ which they described as a "note to our fans," saying ... "Thank u to all our fans who have bought the new RSO record ['Rise'] and attended our shows, we love and appreciate you all."

Their statement continues ... "We love and support each other but are taking the summer off to focus on family and other endeavors. We will regroup in the near future with our music. Peace and love to you all and thank you for your continued support."

Their PBS debut as RSO has been a smash hit.

Demi Lovato is in no shape to talk about going to rehab, even though friends and family say she needs it to save her life.

Sources with firsthand knowledge tell us the people in contact with her have not even broached the subject of rehab, because she's still not out of the woods after her overdose a week ago.

As we reported, she is still very ill, suffering from extreme nausea and a high fever, among other things.

We're told doctors are not even predicting when she might get out of the hospital, so there's still time to discuss. Multiple people who have had contact with Demi tell us they have no idea how she will receive the message that she desperately needs rehab. As one source said, "We just don't know where her head is at."

Demi can't be forced to go to rehab ... it will have to be her decision. The good news ... she's been receptive about rehab -- she went there in 2010, although she said at the time it was for an eating disorder. She has also celebrated her sobriety in the past, so from all signs she wants to regain it.

Iggy Azalea is probably the most effective human billboard we've ever seen -- 'cause we honestly don't know what she's advertising here other than her body. Oh, wait ... we get it.

The Australian MC posted a few shots of herself modeling a swimwear line called BODY! by designer Raven Tracy. The name is certainly appropriate, especially when you've got someone like Iggy showing off the goods.

It's good timing too, considering Iggy's supposedly got a new EP dropping in just a few days called "Survive the Summer." It's been a while since we've heard a new project from her -- meanwhile, it feels like we've been seeing her fantastic ass more and more.

She recently uploaded an amazing twerk off vid ... not that there was really competition for her, besides her own two cheeks. They won, FYI.

Whatever floats your boat, Igg. We're enjoying your work.

Floyd Mayweather says the core of his feud with 50 Cent is that the rapper tried to push out the guy who runs his business ... Al Haymon.

FYI, Al is Floyd's longtime manager -- and Floyd has credited him with having a crucial role in building his near-billion-dollar empire.

So, when Floyd appeared on Complex News and was asked about his beef with 50 -- Mayweather suggested it all began years ago when 50 Cent tried to cut Haymon out of Floyd's business and start his own thing with Mayweather.

Floyd also says 50 publicly claimed Mayweather owed him money -- and clearly that stuck in Floyd's craw.

"I don't owe anyone money."

Mayweather has also taken offense to 50's claim that he's a poser who didn't REALLY buy that famous $18 million diamond watch. He busted it out during the interview to prove 50 wrong.

And, while Floyd had SOME nice things to say about the rapper -- he ripped 50's show, "Power" ... saying this season is "sh*t."

Ever seen a drunk intervention before? Well, that's kinda what happened Monday night ...

Boxing superstars Adrien Broner and Gervonta Davis were leaving Ace of Diamonds in L.A. after balling out in the club ... when AB decided to deliver a message to Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent.

"Floyd and 50 ... y'all on some bitch ass sh*t," Broner said.

"Y'all some bitch ass n****s. Y'all gotta stop that man. Y'all brothers. I'm mad as f*ck y'all doing that in public."

Broner's friends with both guys and says he's sick of watching them feud over Instagram. Broner also says if he and Davis can bury the hatchet, then 50 and Floyd can make peace too.