Musicians

Nicki Minaj may sing about starships ... but when it comes to real science, D.L. Hughley says she's better off trusting Dr. Anthony Fauci -- and taking a look at the president she supports instead.

We got the comedian at Cedric the Entertainer's 13th annual celebrity golf tournament on Monday ... and we had to ask about Nicki roasting Dr. Fauci for his role in the Covid-19 pandemic.

D.L. says Nicki shouldn't go after the dude who tried to inject some scientific method into America's COVID response ... specifically mentioning when President Donald Trump said the virus could be cured by injecting disinfectant into our veins.

Jennifer Lopez is dishing out breakup advice to influencer Landon Romano ... and if anyone knows how to pick up the pieces after a public split, it's J Lo.

Landon posted an emotional video revealing he and his boyfriend of two years recently called it quits ... telling followers he's been crying daily, struggling to eat, and trying to accept that the future he imagined is gone.

That's when J Lo swooped into the comments with a little hard-earned wisdom.

J Lo told him ... "You will be better from this...I promise" ... urging Landon to find the lesson, learn it well, and focus on loving himself.

2:19 PM PT -- A rep for Tom Sandoval tells TMZ ... "In our society, sadly abuse against men is too often not taken as seriously as it should be. Physical assault is against the law, and verbal attacks, coercive control, and intimidation are abusive behaviors that are unacceptable regardless of gender."

The rep adds ... "While Victoria continues to deny the allegations, Tom's account is supported by eyewitnesses, including his band manager, and in some instances, video evidence.

Tom has remained committed to allowing the legal process to address these matters, and we are confident the facts and evidence will speak for themselves."

Tom Sandoval claims his ex, Victoria Lee Robinson, kicked him in the groin and questioned his manhood during a nasty altercation when they were still dating ... TMZ has learned.

The "Vanderpump Rules" alum submitted a new declaration Monday in his ongoing restraining order case against his ex, claiming the alleged groin-kick happened in October while he was on tour with his band "Tom Sandoval and the MOST Extras" in Florida.

Tom says after the concert ended, Victoria "kicked me repeatedly in the groin area while hurling expletives and insults toward me in the presence of my band mates, tour crew and fans."

He claims Victoria had "consumed drugs and alcohol to the point that venue security personnel had to physically carry her from the concert venue back to the tour bus" earlier in the night.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori turned a photo booth into their own private kissing booth ... passionately making out while having their pictures taken.

Bianca shared three snaps from the photo booth to her Instagram stories on Tuesday ... including one where the two are tongue wrestling.

Ye and Bianca look like they skipped straight to tongue-on-tongue action here ... no pecking around.

Martha Reeves called out her backup singers during anthem rehearsal ... but game time brought no pitch-perfect turnaround.

TMZ has obtained video of the Motown legend practicing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the Women's Pro Baseball League debut ... and the rehearsal was nearly as rocky as the rendition that later had people piling on.

At one point, Martha stops the singers and declares, "That’s out of tune" ... before asking who's singing the same note as her.

Britney Spears looked ready for a fun-filled day in Malibu on Monday ... flashing her legs in a see-through skirt while hanging out near the water.

The pop star left little to the imagination alongside her bodyguard in the coastal town ... stepping out in a shoulder-baring white top and a pink skirt which revealed tiny underwear underneath.

Britney let her long blonde locks down for the outing ... and carried a Louis Vuitton purse during her day out.

Kanye West is being dragged to court by a music producer who claims Ye put him to work on "Vultures 2" under a tight deadline ... then never paid him a dime.

According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, the producer -- who filed anonymously as John Doe -- says he was brought aboard Aug. 1, 2024 ... just two days before the album's release.

The producer claims Ye personally directed the recording sessions as he cranked out more than 400 vocal generations and created at least 13 custom A.I. voice models.

He says he was tasked with reconstructing vocals, converting performances into other artists' modeled voices, and even using his own recordings as source material and in some of the finished masters.

Ariana Grande is clarifying the reason behind her upcoming break ... saying the decision was made long ago and wasn't an impulsive reaction to recent headlines.

The singer addressed fans Monday night during her "Eternal Sunshine Tour" stop at Chicago's United Center, explaining she wanted to speak directly because stories that don't come from her can sometimes get blown out of proportion.

Ariana said she had quietly planned the break well before it was announced and made the decision from a thoughtful and empowered place.

She also clarified that while ongoing public scrutiny played a role in her need to set boundaries and step back, the negativity has not ruined the touring experience for her.

Aaron Carter’s dentist, who is facing a wrongful death lawsuit from his family, will be introducing evidence of a Department of Children and Family Services investigation in court, TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, dentist Jason Mirabile revealed his plan to use evidence to dispute the claim that Aaron’s 4-year-old son, Princeton, lost out on companionship from his dad … arguing Aaron wasn’t that good of a dad in the first place. 

The dentist said he plans to use testimony from the Department of Children and Family Services staff as witnesses in the upcoming trial.

The only thing hotter than the Saint-Tropez sun?!? Latto's latest bikini photos from her super luxurious getaway!!!

The 27-year-old rapper first hit us with the 'turn around, stick it out' shot ... accompanied by another derriere-feature ... all while sailing the French Riviera.

Today, she dropped this biker-babe pic on her social media.

She looks super fine ... accessorizing with a Chanel beach bag ... and a pose that's melting in our memories.

Latto had a baby earlier this year, and she's got the after-pregnancy glow here.

Sid Wilson's exit from Slipknot may have stunned fans ... but his bandmates had been ready to pull the plug for quite some time ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the decision came after the group finally had enough of Sid's behavior ... namely, the way he treated his bandmates.

We're told the firing was a long time coming -- not some abrupt decision made in the heat of the moment.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau clearly have no problem with PDA ... because they were making out in the South of France in front of everyone on the beach ... including photogs.

Video shows the "Legendary Lovers" singer and the ex-prime minister of Canada swapping spit on Thursday ... during a romantic European getaway.

They locked lips at Les Palmiers beach club on Pampelonne Beach in Saint-Tropez ... pausing their sandy stroll to kiss and embrace in full view of cameras.

Ariana Grande's mom is showing support for the singer amid her team announcing she will be stepping out of the spotlight following her "Eternal Sunshine" tour due to public criticism.

Ariana's beloved mom Joan took to the comment section on her latest Instagram post, saying, "You are magnificent... and this video is incredible!!"

Joan continues with, "I love it and I love you more!!!"

The support comes amid Ariana's rep announcing she will be distancing herself from public view due to recent online opinions ... blaming the "endless, ongoing public scrutiny" surrounding her public appearances.

Lollapalooza 2026 is officially in the books ... and Grant Park was absolutely buzzing from the first set to the final encore. Music fans took over Chicago for four days of big performances, surprise moments, and celebrity sightings. 

Check out our gallery for all the best moments from Lollapalooza 2026! 

The stages stayed busy all weekend with stars like JENNIE and Zara Larsson drawing in huge crowds! Sombr also surprised fans by bringing out 5 Seconds of Summer for a performance of “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry, while Aespa, Suki Waterhouse, and Audrey Hobert kept the momentum going with their own crowd-shaking sets.

Dr. Dre is back for date night at Nobu Malibu ... but this time, he's not dining with "The Valley" star Michelle Saniei ... he's breaking bread with a different brunette.

The music mogul was photographed walking closely beside the a mystery woman as they exited the restaurant Sunday ... unclear who she is, but she's not the reality TV star who only recently confirmed she was dating Dre.

His dinner companion dressed up for the evening in a pastel mini dress and carried what appeared to be a matching Hermes Mini Kelly bag. Dre kept things casual in all black.

Logan Paul claims Oliver Tree's music publisher came calling within 48 hours of his death ... with a copyright claim on a years-old podcast featuring some of his music.

Logan made the claim during a recent sit-down with influencer Nick Nayersina ... explaining Oliver personally gave him permission to play one of his songs during an appearance on "Impaulsive" about four years ago.

According to Logan, Oliver even arranged for the episode to be whitelisted by his publisher so the music wouldn't trigger a copyright claim. On the show, Logan said it was Oliver's record label, but we've learned he misspoke.