You won't catch Linda Perry sharpening her pitchfork over Nicki Minaj's support of Donald Trump ... she's just chalking it up to a "lapse of judgment."
In an interview with Billboard's "Pop Shop Podcast" last week ... the 4 Non Blondes singer said she thinks NM must be in a bit of a pickle if she's going full MAGA.
Linda told Billboard ... "In Nicki’s case, it seems that she wanted something from the office and was trying to maybe help herself, a friend, a boyfriend — whatever — and was promised something and felt that it was worth the risk to take."
Aqua -- the European dance-pop group behind the hit song "Barbie Girl" -- is breaking up almost 30 years after the release of their global hit.
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Band members Lene Nystrøm, René Dif, and Søren Rasted took to social media to announce the end of a 3-decade era, writing ... "AQUA has been such a huge part of our lives, and together we’ve had the chance to experience more than we ever dared to dream of."
They thanked fans for their support and noted that they've got "nothing but love and gratitude" for their time in the group.
Erica Campbell renewed her wedding vows with her husband, Warryn, over the weekend, but the timing is ... unfortunate, considering what her sister is going through.
Erica and Warryn re-committed to each other during a ceremony at California Worship Center in San Fernando, California on Saturday ... while Tina Campbell navigates her divorce from her husband, Glendon.
The vow renewal was how Erica and Warryn chose to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary ... so she probably wasn't trying to throw her marriage in her sister's face.
Surprise! Lizzo turned the TMZ Brunch Bus into a rolling concert Sunday ... hyping up the crowd and performing like the party was headed straight for Coachella instead of cruising through the streets of Los Angeles.
Check out the video ... the hitmaker looked totally in her element -- belting some of her biggest hits during the ride while dancing through the aisle ... as passengers screamed and waved their hands in the air.
Wearing a colorful zig-zag top and oversized shades, the Grammy-winning artist had the entire bus rocking as passengers belted out every word alongside her. The bus was packed wall-to-wall with everyone filming, dancing and singing along ... while Lizzo turned all the way up.
Paris Jackson scored a massive win against the executors running her late father’s estate ... but she isn’t done with them yet ... and is now demanding they cough up another six-figure sum in interest ... TMZ has learned.
Last week, a Los Angeles judge sided with Paris when he ruled that $625K in bonuses paid to outside law firms that worked on the estate would have to be returned to the estate.
John Branca and John McClain, the two executors in charge of Michael Jackson’s estate since his death in 2009, argued the bonuses paid to the third-party law firms were normal for the music industry ... especially since the year the bonuses were paid, the estate locked down several big deals.
It looks like Porsha Williams and K. Michelle are turning their beef into digital drama ... because they're going at it online.
In the most recent episode of "Real Housewives of Atlanta," K. said in a confessional that she'd heard through the grapevine that Porsha was colluding with costars Phaedra Parks and Drew Sidora to take her down.
She took to X on Sunday to defend her paranoia, writing ... "I don’t care how crazy it look, all that BTS producing these ladies did. I KNEW about all of it. I sat there and watched quietly. I’m not new this."
Paris Jackson took fans' worry to heart ... and got an ultrasound of her neck after some people were saying on her social media it looked "weird."
But it's all good ... Paris just took to Instagram to say there's nothing wrong with her neck -- other than some vocal chord "redness" -- assuring fans that her neck looks the way it does because she's a singer and uses those muscles more than normies.
The daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe took fans' worry for real -- and it even made her begin to fear the worst, she said in previous IG Story posts.
Shakirahas scored a massive court win in Spain ... officially ending her years-long war with the country's tax authorities after a judge ruled the government unfairly pursued the singer over alleged fraud ... TMZ has learned.
Shakira's team tells TMZ ... they called the ruling an "ultimate victory" ... after Spain's National High Court sided fully with the superstar in the final open legal battle against the Spanish Tax Agency.
The court found officials couldn't prove Shakira spent the legally required 183 days in Spain to qualify as a tax resident ... with the ruling stating it was "obvious" the penalties against her were "contrary to law."
Dennis Locorriere -- the unmistakable voice and longtime front man tied to the global success of Dr. Hook -- has died, TMZ has learned.
In a statement released by his management, they confirmed he passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after what they described as a “long and courageous battle” with kidney disease.
They added that Locorriere faced his illness with “remarkable strength, dignity, and resilience,” and remained deeply loved by those closest to him. “He will be remembered for his warmth, love, and the lasting impact he had on those around him,” the statement continued, while asking for privacy for his family and loved ones during this time.
Harry Styles launched his "Together, Together" tour in Amsterdam Saturday night with none other than Zoë Kravitz spotted in the crowd, supporting her reported fiancé.
The actress was seen attending Styles’ show in The Netherlands, where the singer launched his latest run of performances to a packed arena ... following the release of his album "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally."
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Kravitz appeared relaxed and like a proud wifey as she watched from the audience -- alongside comedian and longtime friend of Styles, James Corden -- cheering on her reported fiancé during the high-energy set.
Here's the skinny, Azealia Banksis going heavy on the insults at Lizzo,referring to her now as "Fat Lizzo."
But Lizzo doesn't seem bothered one bit by the nasty remark, taking to X on Friday to let Azealia know she doesn't mind being called "fat."
And the plot gets thicker than Azealia Banks says Lizzo is, with the two singers continuing there's back and forth on social. Here's how that went down ...
Drake drops 3 new albums and a whole lotta beef, Spencer Pratt rolls reality cameras on his mayoral campaign, plus Alex Murdaugh's gets a murder retrial, and Congress members get lost in the weed. So, we gotta ask ...
Rick Ross is giving Drake's new album a one-star review ... calling it "trash" and claiming anyone who's giving it praises is just glazing Drake.
The rapper took to his Instagram to share his raw thoughts on the release of "Iceman," "Maid of Honour" and "Habibti" ... sharing a clip where he's scrolling through the comments on an IG post about the album and mocking Drake's lyrics.
He sarcastically yells out "bars" over and over again while roasting anyone daring to defend the star ... telling them to stop it. He then tells Drake he's "washed."
Britney Spearsis back out in public after her bizarre and chaotic restaurant incident sparked concern among diners.
The Princess of Pop was photographed Thursday afternoon leaving Paw Works pet store in Thousand Oaks, CA, hopping in the passenger seat of her black Mercedes G-Wagon while her driver took the wheel. Britney appeared carefree during the outing, even kicking her feet up on the dashboard.
It's the first time Britney's been seen since we broke the story that the singer caused a chaotic scene Wednesday night at Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks.
Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her bare bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?! It's Friday, and boy oh boy, do we have a sweet treat for you:
This gal from Milwaukee, Wisconsin has put out some bangers -- "Kings & Queens" and "My Head & My Heart" really take things to the max!
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Jack Osbourne says celebrities should keep their mouths shut when it comes to politics ... telling TMZ DC entertainers should do two things ... entertain and STFU!!!
Charlieand Jacobgot Jack and his mom, Sharon Osbourne, on Capitol Hill and asked them if they were political.
Jack went off ... telling TMZ DC celebrities need to "make entertainment, entertain the people and shut the f*** up."
We asked Jack if celebs with big platforms and big opinions should use their voices to change hearts and minds ... and he told us those folks are in the wrong line of work.
