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Sam Rivers -- the bassist for the rock-rap group Limp Bizkit -- has died ... according to an official statement posted to the band's Instagram.

The group announced the news Saturday evening ... revealing Sam passed away earlier in the day and calling him their "heartbeat."

Sam wasn't just a bass player, the group say -- he "was pure magic. The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound."

Kylie Jenner said she's down to make an album following her musical debut ... and if she does, she won't have to look far for willing collaborators -- Terror Jr, the group behind her her single "Fourth Strike," said they'd love to work with her again!

The group, composed of lead singer-songwriter Lisa Vitale and songwriter David Singer-Vine, gushed to TMZ they'd love to collab with her further after being super impressed with her work on their latest single.

You may remember ... they originally teamed up with the makeup mogul when she used their 2016 song "3 Strikes" in a viral commerical that helped launch her lip glosses.

Post Malone's former driver says the rapper made him a star of his music video ... then never paid him for it -- and, now he's suing Posty and others for millions.

Larry Deuel -- a teacher and limousine driver -- is suing Malone ... alleging that back in 2020 he and his collaborator Tyla Yaweh reached out to Deuel's employer to drive them to Malone's ranch for the "Tommy Lee" music video shoot.

Once at the ranch, Deuel claims Post and Tyla asked him to take part in the video ... and he alleges they told him he'd be "taken care of" if he did.

Charlie Puth and Brooke Sansone already decided to Marvin Gaye and get it on ... and, we got pics of them hanging out hours after they announced the result -- a baby on the way!

Charlie wore a business casual ensemble ... a button-down shirt and work jeans -- with an untied tie wrapped around his neck.

Brooke looked like a vision in a tight white shirt which barely contained her baby bump under a black leather jacket. Uncelar exactly what they're doing here, but they seem content just to be spending time together.

Paul Stanley's back out in the world after the death of his longtime friend and bandmate, Ace Frehley ... running errands in Beverly Hills days after his passing.

The singer-songwriter stepped out on Saturday, holding a FedEx package under his arm while wearing a button-down black shirt and a pair of faded blue jeans.

Stanley kept a pretty neutral expression as he went about his errands ... though he expressed heartfelt condolences earlier this week at the passing KISS' former guitarist.

King Kylie Jenner's court came out in full to support her cosmetics pop-up Friday night ... with her sisters leading the charge.

The reality star and mogul -- who recently embraced her "King Kylie" persona while featured on Terror Jr.'s song "Fourth Strike" -- held the event in L.A. ... and, she hopped out of a car looking Barbie Chic and holdings hands with her daughter Stormi.

KJ showed off her curves in a bright pink latex dress and a matching pink wig ... really putting the HOT in hot pink.

The private investigator hired to probe Celeste Rivas' death case has made a harrowing revelation -- he thinks there was a "sadistic" plan made to "get rid" of the teen.

Check out Steve Fischer's interview on "Law&Crime Sidebar with Jesse Weber" -- he says the purported "scary" plan didn't have to do with how she died, but how her body was to be dumped following her death.

He says he can't spill much ... but thinks the original plan went wrong at some point, and that the Tesla where her dismembered corpse was found in early September was supposed to be a holding spot.

"Baby, I'm Jealous" of everyone who went out to Los Angeles' hot club Deliliah Friday night ... 'cause they got a surprise performance from Bebe Rexha!

Check out our footage -- Bebe exudes confidence as she grabs a mic and belts out a variety of songs, including her 2015 hit "Me, Myself & I" with G-Eazy ... and even sang Rihanna's "Bitch Better Have My Money"!

The bubblegum pink-haired beauty also performed "No Scrubs" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" ... all in front of several celebrity guests including Kylie Jenner, Anastasia Karanikolaou, Gabriette, Bazzi, Victoria Villarreal and Suede Brooks.

Selena Gomez has entered the chat after Hailey Bieber's comments about not being "inspired by" other beauty brands went viral -- and planted a flag next to the Rhode Beauty founder in her defense.

Check out Sel's Instagram post she shared -- and swiftly deleted -- Friday night. She tells fans to "leave the girl alone" after she was slammed for what people, and even TMZ, assumed were shady comments about her.

The "Only Murders in the Building" star went on ... "She can say whatever she wants. Doesn’t affect my life whatsoever. It’s just about relevance not intelligence. Be kind. All brands inspire me. There is room for everyone. And hopefully we can all stop."

Gucci Mane celebrated his favorite day of the year, 10/17, on Friday by adding his 17th album and a new memoir to his storied discography ... life jewels in the form of "Episodes" for both the ears and eyes!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Gucci in NYC for his big day and he admits -- despite all the hot tea that was spilled in the paperback form of "Episodes" -- he didn't need approval from any of his friends and fam for some of the juiciest bits ... they already knew the deal!!!

Gucci has lived one helluva life, emerging as one of the most stylish rappers ever, so we had to ask what his favorite fashion-week city is -- which he shamelessly answers New York City. But, you know, when in Rome ...

Bad Bunny’s been getting slammed for sitting through "God Bless America" at Yankee Stadium recently -- but "Marlins Man" tells TMZ everyone needs to calm down... because the guy didn’t break any rules.

The sports superfan (real name Laurence Leavy) says he’s pissed people are ripping Bad Bunny for this ... insisting the rapper had every right to sit, it’s not against the law, and honestly, the world’s got way bigger problems than this.

Marlins Man says he was sitting right next to BB when it all went down and, sure, he told him to stand -- but Bunny’s camp had their own reasons. His handler even brought up that 'SNL' monologue where BB joked about Americans needing "4 months to learn Spanish before the Super Bowl.”

French Montana might not have time for a lawsuit right now ... but, two men from Switzerland don't care -- 'cause they say he stole their watch!

Justo Obiang and Samir Gato filed the suit against French on Thursday ... claiming they met the rapper after a 2015 show in Geneva, Switzerland.

The two men say they stayed in contact over the years ... and, in 2024, Obiang and Gato say they made plans to meet up with French in Egypt. Before Montana got there, Obiang and Gato claim he asked to trade watches with Obiang -- who refused.

Dave East is now a proud rapper of the independent club, thanks to his recently released album "Karma 4" ... he now has all the creative control for the world!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Dave during his Los Angeles press run -- where he had to 'Checc'-in with Marathon Burger, which he ranks as the best burger in not just California, but in many states.

Speaking of Marathon, Dave shares his enthusiasm in releasing his long-awaited Nipsey verse via the collab, "12 Months," produced by both Nip's and Dave's longtime beatsmiths, Mike & Keys.

Donald Trump received a special treat in the White House Friday ... a live solo from Andrea Bocelli!

Check out the clip -- the Italian singer fills the Oval Office with his famous tenor vocals as the prez stands behind the Resolute Desk in awe.

Another clip shared by Trump’s special assistant, Margo Martin, shows the pair meeting in the Oval Office as they listen to Andrea's music -- pretty iconic!

Saweetie is drawing the line and entering her lawyers into the chat ... a very gossipy chat, after a woman claiming to be her ex-road manager has been drilling the rapper online for days with drug abuse and prostitution allegations!!!

On Friday, Saweetie sent out a firm statement, which reads ...  “The recent accusations made about me are false, defamatory, and deeply disturbing. These claims misrepresent the facts and are solely aimed to damage my reputation."

"This person never managed me. She was simply introduced to me by family. Her motives are now obvious. I’ll let the lawyers take it from here.”

Brian McKnight is already declaring a victory in his defamation case against ex-wife Julie McKnight ... after she didn't appear in court.

Brian filed a motion for default judgment, and is waiting for the court to sign off to make his win official ... but that technicality didn't prevent Brian from celebrating.

The R&B legend posted a video of himself smoking a cigar, saying, "The verdict is in" -- it isn't -- "according to the courts, trying to ruin my name and trying to bring harm to my family in a book filled with lies equals $8.8 million."