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1:37 PM PT -- Franky's brother, Flyy Soulja, tells TMZ ... "My brother was in the passenger’s seat of his car and his girlfriend was driving. They were pulled over after they ran through a stop sign."

He continued, "The car was under his name, and because of the past, we are forever listed as being gang members. But we are not currently in no gang. My brother had a gun that was assembled in a house. He carries it for his protection, nothing gang related. He carries a gun like every other American."

One half of the Island Boys, Franky Venegas, has been arrested in Florida for alleged gun and drug offenses — and he's currently in the clink, TMZ has learned.

On Sunday, Franky was booked into the Collier County Jail in Naples, FL, before he posed for a mug shot with his famous tattoos all over his face, according to police records.

Cops say Franky was charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, and delivering/possessing/selling a firearm with an altered serial number.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s new album “I Said I Love You First” drops March 21, and TMZ has the exclusive first look at the next music video from the album …  and the recently engaged couple are the stars!

TMZ obtained photos and video of Benny and Selena filming this weekend in Anaheim, though it’s unclear for which song -- it’s likely not for any of the singles the duo has released so far. Yay, new music!

Selena is seen in a few different outfits during the shoot, but our favorite is obviously the black slip lingerie she was seen in strutting to and from the set, contrasting her bright red lips perfectly! It’s obvious something sexy's happening in the video.

Legendary singer Roberta Flack has died, according to a statement by her representatives.

The R&B singer emerged into fame in the 1970s with her version of the song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

Another well-known song of hers, "Killing Me Softly With His Song," was covered by the Fugees in the 1990s, with Lauryn Hill crooning on the track.

Mariah Carey's Las Vegas outfit is definitely a hole-in-one ... 'cause she wore a skintight outfit to tee off at Top Golf!

The singer-songwriter shared a series of snaps highlighting her clothes to Instagram ... leaning on a golf club and ready to whack one a couple hundred yards.

MC shared a couple other pics too ... and, she's looking glamorous in each one with her mesh bodysuit -- which gives fans a glimpse of her bra -- and high heels.

Rihanna might be rolling out Fenty Wine somewhere down the road ... 'cause she says she'd consider purchasing a winery once her kids are old enough to help out.

The singer and beauty mogul sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Harper's Bazaar -- published Saturday -- and, she talked about the other business ventures she might consider getting into.

Riri -- who already has her hands full with her lingerie and beauty products, not to mention her two kiddos RZA and Riot -- says she eventually wants to get into furniture and home design business ... "Extreme Home Makeover: The Rihanna Way."

Justin Bieber was getting snapped and then he snapped ... unloading on a paparazzi for saying something the pop star felt was disrespectful.

Ya gotta see the heated interaction between Justin and a photog ... with the Biebs snapping at the guy, set off by the dude saying "Thank you."

Justin asks the photog -- who is not a TMZ cameraman -- why he's thanking him ... and explains why it's disrespectful to do so.

Tate McRae's got new music out ... and she's got some sexy dance moves to go with it!!!

The "Greedy" singer just dropped her new album, "So Close To What" ... providing us the perfect time to take a look at Tate's seductive poses over her career.

Tate's no stranger to looking super hot onstage and in her music videos ... and she knows how to work her angles.

Don't believe us?!? Just check out the gallery ... Tate's laying the sex appeal on super thick here.

Jerry "The Iceman" Butler, a legendary R&B singer and long-time Illinois politician, has died.

Marty, Jerry's assistant and "niece at heart," tells TMZ ... he passed away from natural causes on Thursday night at his home in Chicago. Marty notes Jerry was suffering from Parkinson's Disease.

She goes on to say, "An amazing man has relocated to heaven. Our loss here on earth."

There has been an onslaught of outrage since it was announced Cynthia Erivo would star in a short run of "Jesus Christ Superstar" in L.A. ... but one former messiah actor says haters need to chill and maybe ask -- WWJD?

Here's the deal ... Cynthia will play Jesus in the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical in a three-night stint at the Hollywood Bowl in August ... and some people have gone berserk online over a Black queer woman being cast in the title role.

Ted Neeley, who played Jesus on Broadway and several world tours, as well as in the Golden Globe-nominated film, tells TMZ ... he's sadly not shocked the CE casting choice is getting backlash -- after all, he says the show has been polarizing since it opened decades ago!

Grammy-winning musician Nate Ruess was in his late 20s when he and his band, fun., reached their way to the top 3 on the Billboard charts with their 2012 album, "Some Nights."

In addition to their song "Some Nights," the other bangers include "Carry On" and "We Are Young" ft. Janelle Monae (which peaked at number one).

The group -- who also consists of Jack Antonoff and Andrew Dost -- has collaborated with some of music's biggest stars like Queen ... and even toured with Paramore.

"Toniiiight, we are young, so let's set the world on fire, we can burn brighter than the sun!"

Rick Springfield's got "Speak to the Sky" on repeat lately ... chatting with TMZ about all the wild plane scares going down recently -- including that Delta jet that flipped upside down this week.

The rock icon was at LAX Thursday when we caught up with him -- and he tells us the Delta scare's a bit freaky since he flies with 'em all the time. But hey, he says the chances of that happening are like getting zapped by lightning -- so no need to stress!

Catch the clip 'cause Rick spills on the one scary plane ride he did have -- but he says that’s the deal when you’re flying high and gotta hand over the controls.

Liam Payne's pal Roger Nores is still wrapping his head around being cleared of manslaughter charges tied to the singer's tragic drug-fueled death -- and the main thing he wants now is an apology from Liam’s dad, Geoff.

Roger appeared on "TMZ Live" Thursday, explaining that even though Liam’s dad is the reason he faced charges, he’s holding no grudges -- BUT for that defamation lawsuit to go away, Geoff needs to show some real remorse.

Roger tries to understand Geoff's actions, acknowledging to us that there's no greater loss than losing a child ... and how that feeling of responsibility could drive someone to blame others, even when they don’t have all the facts.

Tyler, The Creator is showing love to his hometown by providing meals to people on Skid Row ... and he's dishing out distinctive plates!

A rep for the Los Angeles Mission tells TMZ ... Tyler is donating enough food to feed around 100 people Thursday, and the items include shrimp tempura and Cream of Wheat.

We're told a member of Tyler's camp delivered all the necessary ingredients Wednesday to make the special meals, and L.A. Mission's executive chef Erik Grant is set to serve it all up!

Lizzo's clearly loving her slimmed-down body ... and, she's giving her fans another look at her fantastic form with a selfie focused on her booty!

The singer-songwriter shared the photo on Instagram Wednesday ... kicking off a post full of memes with one thing that's certainly not a joke -- her black underwear showing off her backside.

Lizzo's tossing a sultry look at the camera ... and, reminding everyone she's been working hard for a couple years to get healthier and reach her ideal weight.

So, Zach Bryan walks into a bar … okay, maybe you’ve heard this joke before, but a new video obtained by TMZ shows the country superstar delivering a punchline we didn't expect.

Here’s the deal -- The “I Remember Everything” singer was at a bar Monday night in NYC's West Village, where he was invited to play pool with some other patrons ... but things got heated, and it was all captured on Ray-Ban Meta glasses.

Zach and his crew ran into the group around midnight, and after playing about 3 rounds of pool -- all of which Zach lost -- things start to get testy.

Chappell Roan is turning 27 today and, to celebrate her bday, we've compiled some of her most outlandish pics.

Chappell is truly out of this world as you can see ... with her sexy green look that can set any anyone's heart aflutter.

Of course, Chappell also appeals to any human whose kink is cosmic.