Bebe Rexha Gets Emotional At First Show Since Injury ... 'No Phones In the Face, Thank God!'
Bebe Rexha is thankin' the Lord for getting through her most recent performance without taking a cell phone to the face ... getting emotional onstage just days after getting clocked.
The singer bounced back to performance mode at The Fillmore in Philly Tuesday night while still donning a bandage above her eye. As the show was coming to a close, she jokingly announced, "No phones in the face, thank God."
Bebe then started one of her hits, "In the Name of Love," but doesn't get very far -- stopping after getting emotional in front of the crowd.
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To be fair, it's been a wild few days for Bebe -- it was during her show Sunday night in Manhattan when a rogue phone hit her in the face, taking her to the ground.
Bebe's fans were outraged at Nicolas Malvagna, the alleged attacker -- but his lawyer Todd A Spodek told us he chucked the tech towards the singer in hopes of getting her to take a pic with it.
Looks like Bebe's doin' better -- and that's good news!
We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Singer Ava Max Slapped by Fan Onstage ... Shades of Bebe Rexha Attack
On the heels of the Bebe Rexha incident ... another performer, Ava Max, is feeling the brunt of an overzealous fan -- and this time the guy jumped right onstage with her.
The singer was doing her thing during a live show Tuesday night in L.A., when all of a sudden some clown rushed the stage and swiped at her, making contact with her forehead.
You can see he manages to slap her, even as security was dragging him off the stage -- and while Ava played it off well in the moment, she later explained she suffered an injury ... a scratch to her eye.
Of course, this follows the much uglier incident in NYC with Bebe -- where she took a harder hit from a tossed phone ... and ended up with a black eye and stitches.
That perpetrator was arrested and criminally charged -- and, for what it's worth, he's apologized.
As for Ava's attacker ... security whisked him off the stage, but he was not arrested. We're told he did not intend to harm Ava, and simply wanted to "hold her" -- which, btw, would also be illegal. Just sayin'!
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Pharrell Williams LV Fashion Show Brings Out Celebs Kim, Jay Z, Beyonce & Zendaya
Pharrell Williams is getting tons of love from Hollywood -- even across the pond -- as the new men's creative director for Louis Vuitton ... his debut show was packed with some huge stars, from A to Z.
Ya gotta see who all showed up for Pharrell's Tuesday night show at the famed Pont Neuf in Paris ... we're talking Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, Megan Thee Stallion and more.
The show was for LV's Men's Spring-Summer 2024 Collection exposé and it also drew the likes of Anitta, Zendaya, Maluma, Offset, Coi Leray, Tyler, the Creator, Willow and Jaden Smith, J Balvin and his girlfriend, Valentina Ferrer.
Pharrell also got support from the sports world ... with LeBron James and wife Savannah coming through as well as Lewis Hamilton.
Jay-Z and Beyonce were in the house too as they continue their vacation in France ... and they were jamming out to a new song that played from Clipse.
Leave it to @pharrell, @louisvuitton’s menswear artistic director, to give showgoers top-tier fashion—and a show. Tonight in Paris, Jay Z attended the show with @beyonce before hitting the stage himself for a performance. See more from the event here: https://t.co/TG012Cjj0A pic.twitter.com/IFQLL7gIz7
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After the show, Pharrell and HOV performed for the crowd.
Pharrell, of course, is the long-time producer for Clipse ... and Pusha T and No Malice walked the runway for their buddy.
Pharrell even brought a choir from his hometown all the way to Paris ... and it looks like a great time was had by all.
It's a new era at LV, for sure.
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Bebe Rexha Phone-Throwing Fan Sorry for Actions ... Just Wanted Her to Take Pic
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Bebe Rexha's alleged attacker wasn't trying to hurt her with his phone throw -- but rather, just attempting to get her to use his phone personally for some snapshot fun ... so says his attorney.
Todd A Spodek, a lawyer for Nicolas Malvagna, tells TMZ ... "As a fan, Mr. Malvagna's sole intention was to have Ms. Rexha take photos with his phone, and return it as a keepsake. It was never his intention to injure Ms. Rehxa."
Spodek says Nicolas deeply regrets his actions Sunday night ... and hopes Bebe has a speedy recovery.
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Of course, this new explanation seems to contradict what the Manhattan D.A.'s Office claims a witness told them Malvagna said after the incident, allegedly claiming he just wanted to see if he could hit her, thinking it'd be funny.
We should note ... in the video, there's no indication whatsoever that Bebe was even aware of Nicolas in the crowd -- let alone his supposed desire to have her use his phone.
As we reported, BR was in the middle of performing when the phone was flung at her from the crowd, striking her in the face and sending her to the ground in serious pain.
The incident caused Bebe to get stitches and some nasty bruises. While she says she's okay, the big picture, the phone throw clearly left its mark. As for Malvagna -- he was arrested and charged for his dumb stunt.
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Babyface I Had No Problem Playing 2nd Fiddle to Anita Baker!!!
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Babyface is speaking out about the alleged bad blood between Anita Baker and him which led to him getting canned as a supporting act on her Songstress Tour!!!
TMZ Hip Hop obtained the first clip of the R&B maestro's upcoming appearance on "The Jason Lee Show" where he addresses his newfound free time head-on.
Babyface clarified to JL that the tour belonged to Anita, as it celebrated the 40th anniversary of her debut album -- but he did suggest one of his last nights on the tour was far more "complex" than his fans know.
He was referring to the Newark show where technical difficulties drastically shortened the show, meaning only one of the legacy artists could perform -- and, as we reported, that was the headliner ... Ms. Baker.
Anita pulled the plug last week on Babyface's role as her opener ... after what she called cyberbullying from fans upset with his limited stage time. She also accused him of going over his scheduled stage time.
Babyface says he had no issues opening for Anita and enjoyed watching her perform after him.
He'll surely have more to say when the full 'Jason Lee Show' episode drops later today on REVOLT but his unbothered nature won't do anything to appease his angry fans ... who continue painting Anita as the villain in this drama.
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé Kickin' It In The French Riviera ... Renaissance Tour Stop
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé were coolin' out in Cannes at a beachside restaurant ... a nice little lunch date while Bey tours Europe on her "Renaissance" Tour.
TMZ obtained video of Jay and Bey trying to stay under the radar while strolling along a pebble-strewn path as they headed toward a ship on the French Riviera Monday afternoon.
As you can see, Jay seems totally chill in his T-shirt, shorts and sunglasses. Bey, also in summer gear, appears to be in tourist mode with a camera slung over her shoulder. The two are surrounded by security telling fans to keep their distance.
We're told Jay and Bey had earlier arrived by boat to have lunch at La Guérite -- which is known for its seafood, salad and pasta dishes and boasts amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea from its island terrace.
Our sources didn't know what Bey and Jay consumed during their 1.5-hour feast -- but it all sounds pretty scrumptious. Where the lovebirds were headed on the boat after leaving the restaurant is anyone's guess ... but we're sure it won't disappoint.
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Morgan Wallen Baby Mama's Dog Bites Son's Face
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7:16 AM PT -- 6/20 -- KT Smith took to Instagram and shared that the dog, Legend, was dropped off to a new family that lives on a farm, where he will live out the rest of his life.
She wrote, "I couldn't have asked for a better family for him to be loved on by. and they're east Tennesseans so we can visit any time we need to. Thank you guys again, for helping but for also crying with me and lifting me up."
Morgan Wallen's son Indigo took a dog bite to the face ... and now the boy's mother is looking to rehome the pooch.
The country music star's baby mama, KT Smith, says her Great Pyrenees bit the two-year-old child she shares with Morgan, and the kid needed stitches.
Morgan's ex says the dog, Legend, is a rescue ... and she doesn't want to put the dog down, as some are suggesting.
KT, who lives in the Nashville area, says she is instead looking to rehome Legend with a family that has a lot of land and no small children.
The dog-biting incident happened Sunday and KT says her pup had never shown aggression before. Still, she says she just can't keep the dog in the house knowing her and Morgan's son may be traumatized.
As for Morgan's kid, Indigo's mom says he will be OK ... though he may come out of this with a scar.
Originally Published -- 6/19 4:54 PM PT
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IMAGINE DRAGONS' DAN REYNOLDS Sings For Teen Beating Cancer ... I'm So Proud of You!!!
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"Imagine Dragons" frontman Dan Reynolds will do whatever it takes to show love to people who are battling cancer ... even if that means an impromptu performance of one of his band's biggest hits.
Dan was at a comedy show over the weekend in Hollywood with his girlfriend, Minka Kelly, when he serenaded 16-year-old cancer survivor Zoe Suder with a special tune ... and TMZ has it all on video.
Zoe's mom, Leslie, tells us her family was celebrating Zoe finishing 8 months of chemotherapy for stage 4 metastatic bone cancer -- they rented out a lounge area Friday night at the Bourbon Room on Hollywood Blvd.
During his set, comedian Anthony Jeselnik shouted out Zoe, and when Dan caught wind of their celebration ... he went over to her group and sang "Whatever It Takes."
As you can see, Dan shocked Zoe when he came over, said he was super proud of her ... and shared how he's lost friends and family to cancer.
Dan helped launch the Tyler Robinson Foundation after the Imagine Dragons super-fan passed away at 16 from a rare form of cancer. The foundation helps families who have children fighting cancer.
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Zoe's got a pretty inspiring story ... she was diagnosed when she was 15, but she's beating the disease and fighting hard to get back to playing soccer, following her dream to one day play in college.
Great stuff, Dan.
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Jay-Z & Beyoncé Bidet, Doors & More from Former Home Sellin' On eBay!!!!
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If you've ever wanted to use the same bidet Jay-Z and Beyoncé perhaps did, look no further ... because unique items from one of their swanky former homes have made their way to eBay.
Eric from "Eric’s Architectural Salvage LA" tells TMZ … he has some sweet items up on the site, all from a pad they rented -- in addition to the bidet, which has an asking price of $2,400, Eric's selling some sconces, exterior lights, and a huge, arched metal door frame.
There are also some beautiful French doors, which could actually be spotted inside the home before the whole place was redone.
As we reported, the Carters signed a one-year lease for a Holmby Hills mansion back in 2015, and the owner sold the place after they moved out.
Eric says the new owners of the spot wanted to do a complete renovation, resulting in the scrapped items making their way to Eric in 2017.
He says his company purchases all types of items that demolition companies and developers are looking to ditch.
So if you're crazy in love with these pieces -- ya better go grab 'em!
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Bebe Rexha Struck In Head By Phone ... Rushed Off the Stage
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7:46 PM PT -- Nicolas Malvagna was reportedly arraigned Monday night on the following charges: two counts of assault in the three degree, one count of harassment in the second degree, one count of aggravated harassment in the second degree, and one count of attempted assault in the third degree.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office claims he confessed, "I was trying to see if I could hit her with the phone at the end of the show because it would be funny."
7:57 AM PT -- Bebe Rexha just posted her injury pics, and they look brutal ... you can see the cut just above her eye where she needed stitches, and there's also significant bruising.
Bebe Rexha had an incredibly painful experience at her NYC concert Sunday night ... collapsing onstage after getting pelted in the head by a phone.
The singer was performing at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in Manhattan as part of her "Best F'n Night of My Life" tour when somebody tossed the phone from a packed crowd, hitting her directly in the face.
One video posted to social media shows Bebe crumbling to her knees and slumped over in pain. Her worried handlers quickly rush to her side to give her assistance.
A second clip shows Bebe holding her injured face with one hand while waving to her fans with the other as she's escorted off the stage by her crew. The audience responded by chanting her name in support.
Her fans also expressed their concern and disgust on Twitter. One wrote, "Absolutely great show ruined by a fan throwing their phone at @BebeRexha hopefully she is ok after that."
Another said in part, "We were all having a hell of a good time and so was Bebe, we were all having a blast, I mean who would even do that??? We hope you’re ok."
Reports say Bebe needed 3 stitches to close her wound.
NYPD officers responded to the scene and arrested the alleged culprit, Nicolas Malvagna, for assault. Police noted the charge was upgraded to a felony because Malvagna used the phone as a weapon.
Originally Published -- 6:13 AM PT
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Adele Vegas Shows Gave Me Jock Itch!!!
Adele is raking in millions during her Las Vegas residency ... but she's not just growing her wealth in Sin City, she's also developed a nasty fungal skin infection.
Chatting with her fans at her show over the weekend, Adele got super personal -- telling everyone she'd recently been diagnosed with a case of good ole fashioned jock itch.
The way Adele explains it -- she wears Spanx during her shows to make sure all of her costumes fit -- combine that with the hot lights, and it's a recipe for sweat soup. The singer says she noticed the condition developing ... and was officially diagnosed with jock itch by her doctor.
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In a hilariously-candid moment, she talked about her treatment for the condition, saying, "So it looks like I am an athlete basically, so I have to squirt it on myself. I don't know why the f**k I just told you that!"
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Adele's still got about 5 months left of shows in her residency, so she better hope she can get everything under control!
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Tom Petty Fam Files Police Report ... OVER 'Stolen' AUCTION ITEMS
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8:33 PM PT -- Mark S. Zaid, the attorney for RR, tells us, "We have been attempting to work with the Petty family for weeks to verify the lawful title of the late Tom Petty's items. As a reputable auction house for half-a-century, we obviously can't simply accept blanket statements of theft without presentation of even the slightest proof. We have asked numerous questions of the Petty family and received few answers. Despite our ongoing investigative efforts, the Petty family has gone radio silent since May 30th. It seems every new detail - such as the claim a police report has been filed - we unprofessionally learn of through the media. Although we have not heard from the police, we welcome cooperation from law enforcement authorities. RR Auction takes these matters incredibly seriously, which is why we withdrew the consigned items from auction until proper ownership can be determined."
Tom Petty's family has cops taking a closer look at his wardrobe, at least the items that ended up on an auction block ... and we've learned it's a grand theft investigation.
Law enforcement tells TMZ ... the late singer's family members filed the report last week after discovering Tom's belongings were up for auction. They're pissed because, according to them, the items were last seen getting loaded into an L.A. storage unit.
We're told LAPD took a grand theft report and will now investigate the matter.
TMZ broke the story ... Tom's jackets, shoes, hats and clothes showed up in an RR Auction lot last month ... but then the family called foul, claiming Tom's gear was actually stolen.
The auction house says Tom's stuff was consigned by a third party to be auctioned starting June 22 ... and they say the gear is from Tom's former home in Encino, CA.
After Tom's family raised concerns, RR Auction pulled the items and told us they were "aggressively investigating the situation."
We reached out to the auction house regarding the new police report ... so far no word back.
As the man himself once sang, the waiting is the hardest part!
Stay tuned ...
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Beyond Wonderland EDM Fest Closes Down After Mass Shooting Kills 2
Some A-list performers will not play on for the Beyond Wonderland EDM festival's final day as police investigate a mass shooting that killed 2 people and injured several others.
The bullets started flying Saturday night around 8:30 PM at a campground near Gorge Amphitheater, where the festival was being held in Central Washington state. Police say the suspect was firing randomly into the crowd as he fled the area.
Cops were able to track down the suspect and arrest him, and they say he also suffered a gunshot wound. They've yet to release any other info about the suspect.
National data shows we've now reached 307 mass shootings in 2023.
Interestingly, the festival continued Saturday night -- the campground is reportedly a couple of hundred yards away from where the stage was set up -- but concert organizers have canceled the Sunday lineup ... which included Afrojack, Adventure Club, and DJ Marshmello.
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Hollywood Bowl Jazz Fest Fan Crashes Through Canopy!!! Just Inches from Singer
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Jazz music is all about improvisation, and one eager Jazz Festival fan proved it when her big moment at the famed Hollywood Bowl came crashing down in spectacular fashion!!!
So, the Bowl's annual Jazz Festival is going down this weekend, and on Saturday evening St. Paul and the Broken Bones had the crowd all fired up ... especially one fan who saw her chance to get close to lead singer Paul Janeway.
As Paul was walking through the crowd, she jumped onto the ledge where he was standing ... not realizing it was very narrow, and immediately plummeted through a canopy!
The crowd gasped, and it sure looked like she would be injured -- remember the band's name, too -- but as quickly as she went down, the woman bounced right back up, aided by Paul and security.
Wild moment, and hard to tell what's more impressive -- her rebound move after the fall, or the fact Paul and the band never missed a beat!
Security escorted the fan away, but, miraculously, there was no call for an ambulance.
Don't believe it when people say jazz is boring!
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Shawn Mendes Stage-Ready Again After Hiatus ... Guests with Ed Sheeran!!!
Shawn Mendes is dipping his foot back into the pool of live performances ... nearly a year after pulling the plug on his tour, the singer made a surprise appearance with Ed Sheeran.
Ed's own tour stopped in Shawn's native Toronto Saturday night, and fans were thrilled to see Shawn join him to duet on Ed's track, "Lego House."
SM looked totally at ease as he harmonized with Ed, and both guys played acoustic guitars. It's exactly the kinda thing Shawn's fans have been jonesin' for since last summer.
As we reported, Shawn abruptly canceled his 2022 tour last July citing post-pandemic anxiety and mental health issues.
As he put it at the time, "The reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away. After speaking more with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I've never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger."
Shawn recently dropped a new song, "What the Hell Are We Dying For?" -- albeit with some controversy over the single's cover art -- but it's another sign the artist is poised for a full-fledged return to performing.
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Quincy Jones Rushed to the Hospital ... After Bad Food Reaction
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Quincy Jones suffered a medical emergency ... one serious enough that he decided he needed to be rushed to a hospital, but, luckily, it seems everything's going to be fine.
A rep for the legendary music producer tells TMZ ... Quincy had a bad reaction to some food he ate, and out of an abundance of caution he called 911 for help.
Paramedics arrived at Quincy's L.A. home Saturday afternoon and transported him to the emergency room to get checked out.
Quincy was soon given the all-clear by doctors and released from the hospital ... his rep noted Quincy never lost consciousness and was in "great spirits" in the end.
It was a scary moment for the 28-time Grammy winner's loved ones, but, in the end, good news.
We need more of that ... especially for 90-year-old icons like Q.