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Manchester Orchestra is reeling after the sudden death of their longtime drummer Timothy Very.

The Atlanta-based indie rock band broke the heartbreaking news Saturday, telling fans they're struggling to process the loss of the man they called the "foundation" of their universe. In their emotional statement, the group admitted they had been "dreading sharing this news" and are still in "absolute disbelief."

Very joined Manchester Orchestra back in 2011 and went on to become the longest serving drummer in the band's history. Over more than a decade, his thunderous playing powered some of the band's biggest records. Offstage, the band says he was pure heart.

It’s Megan Thee Stallion's birthday -- consider this your official heat warning!

The "Hot Girl" coach never misses when it comes to serving looks, and these bikini snaps prove exactly why she stays winning ... confidence isn’t just part of her brand -- it is the brand.

From jaw-dropping curves to headline-stealing poses, Megan knows how to shut it down from every angle -- and she’s never been shy about giving fans exactly what they came for.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner ... and who better to give advice on how to have a romantic evening than Nelly and Ashanti!

We caught up with the music power couple on the red carpet of the Fanatics Super Bowl party Sunday in San Francisco, California. When our photog asked ... "What's the secret to a Valentine's for you two?" even he didn't think they'd give such a candid answer.

Nelly gave us a knowing stare ... while Ashanti blurted, "The bedroom!"

4:49 PM PT -- A rep for Tone Loc tells TMZ ... he's fine, and he's on his way back to Los Angeles. The rep neither confirmed nor denied the medical incident announced by The Krewe of Kolosse.

Tone Loc -- the popular rapper best known for the hit songs "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina" -- is recovering in a Georgia hospital after a medical incident

The Krewe Of Kolosse -- a men's Mardi Gras society -- announced the news because the rapper was supposed to serve as the Grand Marshal of a parade in Dothan, Alabama Saturday.

However, while flying to Dothan, the Krewe of Kolosse says Tone Loc experienced a medical emergency. The organization did not provide additional information.

Rihanna went to support A$AP Rocky's fashion pursuits ... but her outfit gained the most attention when she accidentally flashed her backside.

The singer-songwriter stepped out in an all-black ensemble Friday night to attend her man's AWGE fashion show in New York City ... and her leather jacket opened a bit too wide and revealed the star's famous derrière.

Check it out ... the jacket's skirt is split in the back and the split reaches just a bit too high up her legs, revealing the bottom of her bottom.

Travis Kelce's love was the key that opened Taylor Swift's thighs ... and he's looking to pass that on this Valentine's Day in the form of a virtual card!

See it for yourself -- the official X account for "New Heights" -- Travis and Jason Kelce's hit podcast -- shared a photo of a grinning Kelce from the podcast on a red background.

The card reads, "Wood you be my Valentine?" ... and features a prominent redwood tree in the upper left corner.

Bianca Censori will look picture-perfect for her hubby Kanye West for Valentine's Day -- 'cause she was out getting a spa touch-up the day before!

Check it out -- a photog caught her headed out of a Los Angeles medspa Friday looking as radiant as ever ... and showing off what her mama gave her in one of her signature curve-hugging outfits.

The architectural designer dolled up in a pair of lavender tights that left little to the imagination and an off-the-shoulder chocolate brown blouse ... finishing the body-contouring look with a pair of white heels.

Wiz Khalifa's father, Laurence W. Thomaz, has died.

The rapper shared the sad news on social media Friday, noting ... "I will always love him, miss him and be [grateful] for the things he taught me."

He did not reveal a cause of death, but said it "was sudden." He added ... "Seeing how many people love and respected him" made him happy ... noting, "I know he’s proud that he left a positive impact on this earth. Literally all he ever wanted."

The "B" in Cardi B might stand for "bruise" after she took a serious tumble off a chair during her "Little Miss Drama" tour in Las Vegas Friday night.

Check out the clip -- the "I Like It" singer is in the middle of showing off some sexy moves while performing her "Thotiana" remix when the chair slips out from under her, sending her slamming onto the ground on her behind. The pro she is, Cardi doesn't miss a beat and continues performing while thrusting her hips high into the air.

She doesn't fully ignore the blunder, though -- she cracks a joke, blaming the government! Remember, just a few days ago, she dissed ICE at her opening show -- and the feds clapped back by shading her stripping past.

Karol G's soaking up the sun -- and our attention -- in these sexy shoreline shots for her 35th birthday!

The singer-songwriter's celebrating another year around the sun Saturday ... and we've put together these smoking hot pics of KG baring nearly all on the beach -- sun's out, buns out  ... and her chest is on full display, too.

Karol added to her floral print 2-piece with a flower tucked behind her ear. She clearly just went for a dip too ... with droplets of water still sliding down her tan bod.

2:07 PM PT -- A spokesperson for Madame Tussauds tells TMZ ... "We have been made aware of the incident. Madame Tussauds attractions are interactive experiences, and guests are expected to treat the figures with respect."

The spokesperson continues ... "This behavior is not tolerated. We are reviewing the incident and will take appropriate action to uphold our standards."

Blueface choked out Zendaya ... well, the wax figure version of her, at least -- squeezing its neck at Madame Tussauds Hollywood on Thursday.

The rapper shared several videos from the popular Los Angeles tourist spot ... including one where he pushed in Wax-Daya's chair before walking around to sit across the table from it.

BF then bizarrely launches at the statue and grabs its throat before swearing at it. We've reached out to the museum for comment on the odd behavior.

Britney Spears is carrying on as if nothing happened ... spotted doing everyday errands like she didn’t just cash in one of the most iconic catalogs in pop history.

The pop legend was seen deep in conversation on her phone while cruising in her Mercedes G63 AMG near her Thousand Oaks home in the L.A. area Thursday.

Rocking shades and casual clothes, Britney kept it low-key during the solo outing -- all just days after TMZ broke the news she sold the rights to her music.

BTW ... if you're eyeballing the ring she has on that finger ... a source tells TMZ, Britney is completely single -- she always wears rings on all her fingers!

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith says some rappers absolutely warrant induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ... even if not everyone -- or every rock star -- agrees.

We got Chad at LAX and our photog asked him if rap music belongs in the HOF ... and Chad wasted no time giving his answer.

Gene Simmons feels otherwise ... the KISS rocker slammed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on a recent episode of the "LegendsNLeaders" podcast, saying ... "Hip-hop does not belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, nor does opera, symphony orchestras ... it's called the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."

Beyoncé returned to Instagram this week after a months-long hiatus ... and last night, she debuted a bold new bob hairstyle!

Check out her new IG pics from Thursday -- she's clearly feeling her short honey-blonde style, posing with a confident smirk for her Beyhive.

The "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" hitmaker is also showing off her famous curves in a skin-tight ensemble consisting of high-waisted forest green trousers and a wrapped off-the-shoulder top. She accentuated her waist further with a black belt.

This isn’t just a look -- it’s a whole "Renaissance!"

GloRilla's sister Scar Face Woods is still beefing with the rapper as they go back and forth over how much Glo is helping to financially support the family ... and the dirty laundry has been good for Scar Face's bottom line.

Scar Face joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and told us Glo is breaking off crumbs for their parents ... even though Glo hopped on social media with her parents and they thanked her for buying them things, like a Jaguar for her pops.

Thing is ... Scar Face claims Glo paid their parents $9,000 for the kind words.

1:40 PM PT -- Cardi B is not backing down in this developing feud with DHS ... tweeting her response hours after their comment.

The Department of Homeland Security is clapping back at Cardi B's ICE diss ... by digging up her stripper past!

ICYMI ... Cardi opened her "Little Miss Drama Tour" in Palm Desert, California on Wednesday night and told fans she will throw hands if ICE shows up at her concerts. A DHS spokesperson went all out in their icy response, telling TMZ ... "As long she doesn’t drug and rob our agents, we’ll consider that an improvement over her past behavior."

If you're scratching your heads ... the "I Like It" hitmaker raised eyebrows in 2019 when an old clip resurfaced in which she admitted to drugging and stealing from men when she was an exotic dancer. Specifically, she said she would bring clients to hotel rooms in order to "drug them up" and then rob them.