Lil Poppa -- a popular rapper based out of Jacksonville, Florida -- died in February ... and now his official cause of death has been released.
According to documents from the Fulton County coroner, obtained by TMZ ... the rapper -- real name Janarious Mykel Wheeler -- died from a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the left side of his head. He was in the passenger's seat. A toxicology report is pending.
Hapeville Chief of Police Bruce Hedley previously told TMZ ... Lil Poppa was in a single-car accident on Interstate 85 south of Hapeville, Georgia ... shortly after his manager came to meet him ... and that is when he shot himself.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will almost certainly have inked a prenup before their summer wedding ... and if they do, it's all about location, location, location.
Taylor and Travis check all the boxes for a couple that needs a prenup ... there is so much money on the line, plus they are both active money earners. Taylor is worth an estimated $2 billion and Travis comes in at $90 million.
Picking a state where the prenup is drafted will be just as important as picking out a wedding venue. The laws governing prenups vary from state to state, and these prenups typically say the law of the state where it's written will apply, regardless of where they end up living.
Natalie Maines is diving headfirst back into political firestorm territory ... more than two decades after the Dixie Chicks controversy that turned country music upside down.
The singer posted a scorching Instagram message Monday aimed at President Donald Trump ... accusing him of destroying democracy and using taxpayer money to help January 6 defendants.
In the post, Maines wrote, "Our democracy is disappearing right before our eyes," before unleashing even harsher language -- calling Trump a "fugly slut" and referencing the Epstein files in a hashtag.
Diana Ross traded center stage for the checkout line ... because the music icon was spotted keeping things super low-key during a grocery run in Los Angeles.
Check out the video ... Diana kept a mask on and dressed almost entirely in black while loading up groceries outside a Bristol Farms store, but there's only so much undercover you can be when you’re one of the most recognizable music legends on the planet.
The legendary singer and actress appeared focused on the task at hand -- loading a pair of bags, pushing her cart to her car and running errands without much fanfare ... a far cry from the glamorous concert stages she's known for.
Before this sweet baby in his striped tee turned into an icon, he was just growing up in sunny SoCal and getting ready to collaborate with his pal Justin Bieber.
He may come from two super famous parents, but this karate kid has made a name for himself -- in fashion, music, and acting.
Paris Jackson looked extremely concerned about her health as she showed her friend the swelling on her neck.
Michael’s only daughter was spotted holding her neck while her male friend looked intensely at the spot. At one point, Paris moved her hair to the side to give him a better view.
As TMZ previously reported, over the weekend, Paris admitted she got an ultrasound on her neck after people on social media flagged it looked “weird.”
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.
