Musicians

Jon Bon Jovi had to hit the brakes on his Madison Square Garden show Thursday night ... abruptly ending his set due to an illness ... and promising fans he would make it up to them.

Video of the legendary rocker is going viral online ... showing the moment he tells fans he can't continue the show.

Bon Jovi says he can't continue and needs to cool it ... and he tells fans if they hold on to their ticket stubs, he will make sure they get the performance they deserve at a later date.

D4vd's lawyers are coming out swinging in the preliminary hearing of Celeste Rivas' murder case ... and they're taking aim at LAPD's criminalists.

On Thursday, D4vd's defense attorney, Blair Berk, questioned criminalist Lauren Wallace, who had previously testified about the presence of possible blood evidence in his garage ... specifically asking about the 2 chainsaws they found.

Wallace explained that they didn't swab the chainsaws for touch DNA, considering the presumptive blood testing on the power tools had come back negative.

Celeste Rivas' mom was doubled-over crying in court Thursday, TMZ has learned. But as witnesses took the stand, D4vd sat stone-faced.

During day 3 of the singer's preliminary hearing in Celeste's murder case, Samantha Tosch -- a criminalist with the LAPD Crime Lab's DNA Unit -- took the stand to discuss alleged DNA evidence.

Celeste's mom was crying and was handed a tissue during Samantha's testimony, as she was detailing possible blood samples that contained DNA profiles which were allegedly consistent with the young girl's.

Drake is living very large this summer ... surrounded by superstar athletes, towering accolades and enough busty women to make his victory lap seriously top-heavy.

The rapper uploaded an Instagram carousel Thursday from his second annual NOCTA Manor retreat -- where he invited a who's who to take over a New Jersey mansion -- and there's a lot to take in.

In one snap, Drake is suited up in matching gray sweats with Sexyy Red, Kevin Durant, Central Cee and Devin Booker.

In another, Drizzy stands beneath massive banners hanging from the ceiling ... celebrating his Billboard accolades.

50 Cent doesn't do low-key ... and he proved it by turning the premiere of his new STARZ series "Fightland" into a full blown concert and celebrity packed celebration ... and we have it all on video.

The rapper and executive producer hosted Tuesday night's premiere at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, where he welcomed the crowd and told them they would quickly find characters to root for and others to root against.

After the screening, 50 took the stage inside the Rose Theatre for a surprise performance ... rapping some of his biggest hits, including the "Fightland" theme song, before closing with "Hate It or Love It."

Fif also brought out Sleepy Hallow, Rich the Kid and A Boogie ... sending the audience into a frenzy.

The clothing Celeste Rivas was wearing when she was found dead was a soaked, insect-covered mess when it reached the LAPD crime lab ... and the garments were so badly soiled, a criminalist says she couldn't complete a key comparison.

Prosecutors displayed Celeste's clothes in court Thursday during the third day of D4vd's preliminary hearing ... claiming she was wearing black leggings, a thong, socks, and a tube top when her dismembered body was found in two bags stuffed in D4vd's Tesla.

An LAPD trace evidence analyst testified the items were packaged together and arrived very wet, with a strong odor and numerous dead insects.

She said the clothes were in such poor condition, the heavy soiling interfered with her forensic work.

Soulja Boy is asking for a DNA test after his ex, Jackilyn Martinez, filed a lawsuit against him seeking support ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Soulja isn't confident he is the father of 3-year-old KeAndre Cortez Way.

The rapper also checked the boxes indicating he would split the costs of the pregnancy and the legal battle ... if it turns out he is the dad.

YG's run-in with law enforcement isn't pumping the brakes on his highly anticipated VERZUZ battle with The Game ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to VERZUZ, a rap battle series, tell TMZ ... Thursday night's event will continue as planned.

YG is set to face fellow Compton rapper The Game in their "Compton Forever" VERZUZ battle, which is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 PM PT.

The confirmation comes after YG was detained during a SWAT response at a property connected to him in Burbank early Thursday morning.

Don't lose your breath, but Destiny's Child is so back ... they're going to be dropping a bunch of new music for the group's upcoming 30th anniversary, TMZ has learned.

Beyonce's father, Mathew Knowles, tells TMZ ... Destiny's Child has 10 to 15 remixes locked and loaded, including an urban and dance mix.

As of right now, it's unclear if the tracks will be released as an album ... but Mathew tells us Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams are all on board for the new drop.

Oliver Tree's celebration of life is set to be a star-studded event, with A-list attendees, live performances and multiple caskets ... TMZ has learned.

We've obtained a copy of the flier for the event, which promises to be "a night to remember" ... featuring different caskets for each of his characters, unreleased video content, tribute videos, and live musical performances.

Logan Paul, Diplo, Ethan Klein, Aaron Mercury and more of Oliver's friends and family will serve as guest speakers during the memorial service.

This week's Cheek of the Week crown is being passed off to a star known for her iconic dance jam that took the world by storm! Can you guess which famous singer's "Milkshake" brings all the boys to the yard beach?!

She recently posted these hot shots from Africa, striking a pose in a rose gold bikini at the beach!

Celeste Rivas' family is still struggling to comprehend the horrific allegations against D4vd ... with their attorney telling TMZ they simply can't understand why he would allegedly take a chainsaw to their beautiful girl.

We caught up with family attorney Patrick Steinfeld outside court Wednesday after another emotional day of testimony in D4vd's preliminary hearing. He says Celeste's loved ones remain "disheartened and broken," adding they're searching for answers they may never get.

Steinfeld tells us the family can't wrap their heads around why D4vd would allegedly mutilate Celeste's body after killing her, saying they "can't understand why D4vd would take a chainsaw to their beautiful girl."

D4vd's garage was possibly covered in blood ... this according to a forensic criminalist who helped process his home.

Witness Lauren Wallace -- a criminalist with LAPD's forensic science division -- took the stand during Day 2 of the singer's preliminary hearing for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Wednesday ... and said red stains all over the singer's garage tested positive for possible blood.

Wallace was there processing the scene in September of 2025 days after Celeste's body was found, and said the team performed BLUESTAR tests -- used to find potential blood evidence -- inside the Hollywood Hills home D4vd was renting.

Prosecutors say D4vd's Tesla was not only storing Celeste Rivas' decomposing body, it was also loaded with nearly a dozen air fresheners when her remains were found ... and they showed photographic evidence in court.

At least 11 air fresheners were scattered throughout the Tesla ... according to photos shown in court Wednesday as part of D4vd's preliminary hearing.

LAPD criminalist Chelsea Murillo said the air fresheners were in the center console, the rear seats and the front trunk ... where Celeste's remains were decomposing in two bags.

When ya think about it ... the presence of 11 air fresheners seems to offer a possible explanation for why Celeste's decomposing body was not sniffed out sooner ... despite weeks of scorching summer temperatures leading up to the grisly discovery.

Interscope Records stayed in business with D4vd for eight months after he allegedly murdered Celeste Rivas ... and while that may sound shocking, nuance and clarity are needed to understand why.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the timeline is paramount here because Interscope took action as information about the case became available from LAPD.

For instance ... prosecutors claim D4vd murdered Celeste in April, but her body was not discovered until September 8, when her remains were found in his impounded Tesla.

At that point, we're told Interscope made the call to stop promoting him immediately. Full stop.

D4vd's former friend Aysia Collins says she completely turned her back on the singer following his arrest ... and now she wants justice for the girl he allegedly murdered -- Celeste Rivas.

Aysia -- who says she met the singer while modeling on one of his sets before later working as a stylist on his tour -- is opening up about the backlash she has faced over their former friendship.

Check out the clip ... Aysia addresses her relationship with D4vd, her cooperation with investigators, and explains why she believes people are focusing their anger in the wrong direction.