Bob Dylan Not My Last Will & Testament ... So It Can Be Yours!!!
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Bob Dylan's always said the times are a-changin' -- and apparently his will has as well ... 'cause an old copy of the legal document has just hit the auction block.
Moments in Time -- a collector's auction house -- has a copy of Dylan's will from 1975 for sale ... signed by Bob as "Robert Dylan," using his full legal name because it's a formal document.
Check it out ... Dylan leaves his brother, David Zimmerman, $50K and the house he lives in -- and, he makes provisions for any future children he may have well. It appears he had five when this will was drafted.
L.A. FireAid Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Wonder and Peso Pluma Join the Cause!!!
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6:34 PM PT -- Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Graham Nash, John Fogerty, Dawes, and The Black Crowes have also been added to the FireAid Benefit concert.
The L.A. FireAid concert might be the most star-studded show in history ... 'cause they just added three more big names -- Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Wonder and Peso Pluma!
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the three superstar singers are set to join the other 20 or so performers at the January 30 show, split between Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum.
The three stars hit a lot of different generational gaps and music genres -- a little something for everyone at the fundraiser meant to support rebuilding efforts after the devastating wildfires in the City of Angels.
nelly Defends Performing at Trump Ball ... Not A Political Statement!!!
JANUARY 2025
Nelly is standing firm in the face of widespread criticism over his decision to perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s official inaugural balls.
The rapper has received a lot of backlash since the announcement ahead of his Monday performance in Washington, D.C. However, Nelly insists his performance is not about politics but about respecting the office of the presidency.
During an interview with Willie D, Nelly addressed the fallout saying this wasn’t about making a political statement. He says he didn’t know he had to agree with Trump’s political views to be able to perform for him at during his official swearing in.
Snoop Dogg Making America Gangsta Again ... Performs at Trump Inauguration Event
JANUARY 2025
Snoop Dogg's bringing Doggystyle to D.C. performing at an event for Donald Trump's inauguration ... and, the crowd didn't seem super into it.
The rapper performed at the Crypto Ball in Washington D.C. last night ... the first of several events marking Trump's ascension to the highest office in the land.
BREAKING: Snoop Dogg has gone full-blown #MAGA performing at Trump’s Crypto Ball #Trump #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/g6TH2H0cmD
— Fiona Moriarty (@factswithfiona) January 18, 2025 @factswithfiona
Check it out ... Snoop took the stage in front of a crowded audience and performed some of his hit songs -- including "Drop It Like It's Hot."
L.A. Fireaid There's No Doubt That No Doubt Will Perform!!!
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L.A. Fireaid is bringing out some of the big artists and providing a reason for some huge groups to link back up ... even Gwen Stefani and her old bandmates are getting back together once again!
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... No Doubt has just joined the already star-studded lineup for L.A. Fireaid on January 30.
As you know ... No Doubt dominated the pop charts throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s -- but eventually went on several hiatuses while Gwen's career took off.
Beach Boys Star Al Jardine You Needed to Sign That Merch ... Sued for Breach of Contract
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Al Jardine may need a trip to Kokomo ... 'cause the Beach Boys star is dealing with a legal headache after being sued for allegedly refusing to sign merch.
Here's the deal ... a man named Mead Chasky is suing the Beach Boys crooner, alleging Jardine agreed to sign merchandise advertised as "signed by three members of The Beach Boys."
However, according to Mead's high-powered attorney, Matthew J. Blit, Jardine refused to sign the memorabilia ... violating his contractual obligation.
Taylor Swift Chillin' in NYC!!!
Taylor Swift was coolin' out in frigid NYC Friday night with her parents, Scott and Andrea, and a friend -- after she was dragged into the messy legal battle between her close pal Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
The Grammy-winning singer hit the streets of Manhattan with her buddy Ashley Avignone, and both ladies looked chic in their fancy outfits.
Check out photos ... Taylor was dressed in a black jacket, mini skirt and knee-high boots ... with her pal trailing right behind her.
Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton When In Rome, We Watch Soccer!!!
Timothée Chalamet and Edward Norton do as the Romans do ... and that means cheering on some of the top soccer teams in Italy.
The actors took a break from their press tour for their new Bob Dylan biopic to take in a little Serie A soccer Friday in Rome.
Timothée and Edward had great seats to watch AS Roma take Genoa CFC ... and Chalamet was pretty animated, jumping out of his seat and cheering.
Tank Grammys Keep Dreams Alive ... Needed After L.A. Fires
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Tank says the Grammys are making the right call by pivoting in the wake of the L.A. wildfires.
We got the R&B star at LAX and he told our photog the Grammys are doing the right thing by focusing the award show on relief efforts and awareness.
Tank's a member of The Recording Academy and he's praising CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for turning the Grammys into a big fundraiser.
Lil Baby 'California Breeze' Goin' Up At FireAid This One's For You, L.A.
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Lil Baby is adding one of his biggest hits to his setlist for his upcoming gig at a benefit concert for folks who lost everything in the L.A. wildfires ... and there's a California connection.
Sources close to the rapper tell TMZ Hip Hop ... Lil Baby will perform his 2022 hit "California Breeze" at FireAid.
Lil Baby is the only hip-hop artist who has been booked for FireAid so far ... and he's currently got the No. 1 album in the country, "Wham" ... so he's a big addition.
South Korean Singer Jihyo Hawaii 5-Oh!!!
Jihyo is all about practicing aloha these days ... because she's on a tropical getaway in Hawaii.
The South Korean singer is soaking up the sun and the sights on Oahu ... doing the tourist thing in Waikiki, where she's posing for pics in front of a bunch of surfboards.
Doesn't look like Jihyo is hanging ten, but she's ten toes down on the island ... hitting up a few different beaches and going for a scenic drive along the coast.
Yvette Nicole Brown Performers Are Cosigning Trump's Policies ... No Space for Racism!!!
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Yvette Nicole Brown doesn't care how historic an event the presidential inauguration is ... 'cause she says no appearance is innocuous -- and, she sees performing at the event as cosigning the president-elect's statements and policies.
We caught up with the veteran TV actress on "TMZ Live" Friday ... and, Harvey and Charles asked her about stars who are choosing to sing at Donald Trump's inauguration Monday -- arguing that singing a song at the event doesn't equal an endorsement.
YNB says she completely disagrees ... pointing out Trump has said terrible things about women and people of color -- and, it's not something that's easily overlooked by the people who perform at his inaugural address.
The Weeknd Drops $1M For L.A. Fire Relief Efforts
The Weeknd is stepping up in a big way … dropping $1 million to support L.A. firefighters and residents caught in the chaos of the raging wildfires.
The singer is teaming up with his XO Humanitarian Fund and World Food Program USA … directing his donation to the LAFD Foundation, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund, and the L.A. Regional Food Bank to bolster relief efforts.
This is just the latest move from The Weeknd amid the crisis … he also pulled the plug on his January 25 concert at the Rose Bowl.
Put Your Records On🎙️ Celebrate Grammy Nominees with Their Vinyl Releases
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The Grammy Awards are just two weeks away ... and there's no better time to brush up on all the nominees. What better way to do so than with some new additions to your vinyl collection!
This year, the artists up for Best Album come from a variety of backgrounds -- from pure pop to country to improvisational jazz -- guaranteeing there's something for everyone to love. Whether you want to catch up on Beyoncé's latest country-inspired release or hear a new side of André 3000, you'll capture the full listening experience when you pick up a vinyl.
Cowboy Carter | Beyoncé
Beyoncé once again dominated the Grammy nominations with her most recent release, "Cowboy Carter."
Jason Derulo TikTok's 'Too Valuable' to Go Away ... Billionaires Have Got This!!!
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Jason Derulo is feeling optimistic about TikTok's fate ... despite the ticking countdown to the social media app's ban in the United States.
The singer shared his take on the looming ban on Kannon with a K's "Open House Party" radio show, where he defended TikTok as far "too valuable" to just go dark.
As he sees it ... there is just too much at stake for the social media app to shut down, noting there are a lot of people behind the scenes who want to find a way to keep TikTok available in the U.S.
Roseanne Barr Drops Bars on 'Daddy's Home' ... Celebrates Trump Win in New Rap Video
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1:40 PM PT -- Our original report included a reference to a line in the song mis-transcribed as "The Spanish goin' back" ... the actual lyric is "This granny's going bad."
Roseanne Barr is making a career pivot inspired by Donald Trump's upcoming return to the White House ... debuting a new rap alter-ego in a music video celebrating the president-elect.
Check it out ... the controversial comedian wears sunglasses, leopard print, and her hair braided in blonde cornrows as she raps alongside Canadian rapper Tom MacDonald in their pro-Trump anthem, "Daddy's Home."
The two performers not so subtly rub DT's successful reelection bid in haters' faces, opening up the song with ... "We won, you mad, It's done, too bad, Boo-hoo, so sad."