Super Bowl LV Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga Celebrate With Bad Bunny

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EMOTIONAL MOMENT

After their showstopping Super Bowl Halftime Show appearances, Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga kept the lovefest going with Bad Bunny on Sunday ... linking up for an emotional group hug behind the scenes.

Check out the video ... while posing for a photo with Ricky, BB basically collapses into Ricky's arms, overcome with emotion from the weight of the moment.

The two embraced while onlookers applauded the superstars.

TPUSA Super Bowl Halftime Show Kid Rock Goes Toe to Toe W/Bad Bunny In Rival Concert

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ROCKIN' THE STAGE

While Bad Bunny took one of the world's biggest stages Sunday, rocking the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show from Levi's Stadium, Kid Rock tried to outshine BB with his own concert for Turning Point USA.

As expected ... KR brought the crowd to their feet, starting out strong with his 1999 hit "Bawitdaba."

The crowd went absolutely insane for his trademark high energy, but it looked like the backup track did most of the heavy lifting.

Bad Bunny Crushes Super Bowl Halftime ... Featuring Gaga, Ricky Martin, Puerto Rico!!!

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Bad Bunny just pulled out all the stops for his Super Bowl Halftime Show ... using his spotlight to bring Puerto Rico to Levi's Stadium -- with a bunch of surprise appearances in the process!!

Benito shut it all the way down in Santa Clara, CA ... giving music fans a breather from the New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks showdown with a hit-packed, nonstop party.

BB ran through his hits  ... starting it off with "Tití Me Preguntó," and going on to deliver an eclectic, high-energy set loaded with swagger and slick visuals while rocking an all-white custom fit -- nope, not a dress ... but we already put those rumors to bed.

Dreamstate Festival 1 Dead, 6 Hospitalized

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A night of electronic music turned tragic in Australia after one man died and six others were hospitalized following medical emergencies at a major music festival.

New South Wales Police say officers were patrolling the Dreamstate music festival at Sydney Olympic Park Saturday when several attendees suddenly began suffering what authorities described as “medical episodes.”

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A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene, while six other festivalgoers were rushed to nearby hospitals. Police confirmed one person remains in critical condition.

Travis Scott Beats The Crap Out Of A Sign During Pre-Super Bowl Show

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Travis Scott blew off some major steam during his Saturday night performance at the Fanatics Super Bowl Party, destroying a sign with his very own fist!

Check out video, obtained by TMZ ... the rapper is getting all hyped up as he drops bars during his show on Pier 48 near Oracle Park in San Francisco.

Then, all of a sudden, Travis goes berserk, turning to the Fanatics sign on a wall behind him and smashing the hell out of the letter "N" until it falls to the floor. Then Travis goes to town on the letter "A" ... Watch the full clip to see if that piece of signage can withstand his powerful blows.

Amber Rose Billie Eilish Is Fine But Her Grammys Speech Was All Wrong!

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Billie Eilish’s acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammy Awards ruffled lots of feathers across Hollywood and beyond ... and now Amber Rose is sharing her 2 cents about the whole situation.

ICYMI ... Billie spoke her mind after winning the Song of the Year award on Sunday, stating ... "as grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land ... f*** ICE."

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Amber took to Instagram on Thursday and urged her fans to cut Billie a break ... writing Billie is "only 24 years old and thinks she’s helping."

She wrote ... “I truly believe Billie thinks she’s doing the right thing as well as many of her peers right now but they’re not! YALL ARE MAKING THINGS WORSE! Do ur research and be a positive voice if you have a platform!”

Amber -- who’s an avid supporter of President Donald Trump -- finished her message with “America First!!!” and three American flag emojis.

Others have expressed anger at Billie for her anti-ICE sentiment, including race car driver Danica Patrick and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

Billie has property in L.A. that sits on Tongva land ... a spokesperson for the Tongva Native American tribe expressed appreciation for the singer's words after the Grammys.

Billie's brother Finneas, who won the Song of the Year with Billie, defended his sister's remark ... writing online he's "seeing a lot of very powerful old white men outraged about what my 24 year old sister said during her acceptance speech. We can literally see your names in the Epstein files."

Christopher 'Kid' Reid Getting A Heart Transplant Saved My Life!

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Christopher "Kid" Reid must really have a new lease on life ... because he underwent a heart transplant.

The actor revealed the big news during Thursday's episode of "Good Morning America," and he told Michael Strahan he initially brushed off symptoms of heart failure ... and chalked them up to stress from years of living on the road.

The 61-year-old recalled feeling "a little more fatigued than before," along with some "shortness of breath" and he noticed he was "sleeping a lot more than normal" ... all of which he dismissed at first.

Reid's symptoms got worse last summer, and he checked himself into a hospital -- where he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart can't pump enough blood to supply the rest of the body, according to the Cleveland Clinic -- and it's worth noting the condition can be fatal.

Reid was then told he'd have to undergo a heart transplant, and his surgeon, Dr. Laura DiChiacchio, said Reid was dealing with "a life-or-death situation."

Reid's medical team found him a new heart in nine days, and successfully transplanted it in a late-night surgery. It's unclear exactly when the surgery took place ... but he's now recovering.

The experience was a real wake-up call for Reid, and he's encouraging all his fans to "get it checked out" ... we're hoping they take his advice to heart.

Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan I Don't Care About Awards ... But Grammy Nom Is Lit!!!

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MUSIC IS LIFE

Fab Morvan, of Milli Vanilli fame, says he spent years being scapegoated by the music industry ... but his new Grammy nomination may have given his career new life in America.

We caught up with Fab in L.A. nearly 36 years after the 1990 lip-syncing scandal, which led to the Recording Academy revoking Milli Vanilli's Best New Artist prize. But on Sunday, Fab made his triumphant return to the award show as a nominee!

He told us, "My wings were clipped. I guess they reattached this weekend. The best is yet to come."

BLACKPINK's Lisa K-Poppin' Over to Netflix for a Rom-Com!!!

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BLACKPINK’s Lisa is on an absolute roll -- fresh off turning heads in "The White Lotus" -- and she’s already lining up her next big move ... a Netflix rom-com!

Yep, the Thai superstar is fully in her acting era ... after bonding on the 'TWL' set with EP David Bernad over their shared love of the rom-com classic "Notting Hill," the two reportedly teamed up to cook up the premise for this brand-new streaming project.

Deadline broke the news, noting the logline’s still under lock and key ... but the creative muscle is no joke. Comedy heavyweight Katie Silberman -- the writer behind "Booksmart" and "Set It Up" -- is penning the script.

Finneas Did Billie's Grammys Speech Offend You? Then Cry Me A River!

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Billie Eilish's acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony Sunday night raised eyebrows ... and now her brother Finneas is coming to her defense.

The producer shared his response to the criticism of his sister's remarks on Instagram Threads on Wednesday, writing ... "seeing a lot of very powerful old white men outraged about what my 24 year old sister said during her acceptance speech. We can literally see your names in the Epstein files."

ICYMI ... Billie and Finneas won the Song of the Year award for their work on "Wildflower" during the 2026 Grammys ... and the singer used her time on stage to speak her mind about a touchy topic.

Billie began her speech with ... "As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land," Variety reports.

She continued ... "I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting, and our voices really do matter, and the people matter, and f*** ICE is all I wanna say, sorry. Thank you so much."

FWIW ... Billie's mansion sits on land historically inhabited by the Tongva tribe of Native Americans -- along with the rest of Los Angeles -- and a spokesperson for the tribe has since expressed appreciation for the singer's sentiment.

It's worth mentioning Billie wasn't the only person to slam ICE at the Grammys -- Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, and Kehlani all showed their disapproval of the agency during the ceremony.

The 5th Dimension LaMonte McLemore Dead at 90

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LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of the pioneering soul group The 5th Dimension, has died, TMZ has confirmed. He was 90 years old.

His wife Mieko tells TMZ ... the icon died peacefully yesterday in his Las Vegas home, surrounded by family and friends. His cause of death was not released.

Shaboozey Breaks Silence on Grammys Speech Backlash

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Shaboozey found himself in hot water after his big Grammy win Sunday ... 'cause some viewers took issue with his acceptance speech, suggesting it ignored the role of enslaved Africans and their descendants in America.

In a mea culpa posted Tuesday, Shaboozey penned a message giving more context to his words.

The singer wrote ... “To be clear, I know and believe that we -- Black people, have also built this country. My words were never intended to dismiss that truth. I am both a Black man and the son of Nigerian immigrants and in the overwhelming moment of winning my first Grammy my focus was on honoring the sacrifices my parents made by coming to this country to give me and my siblings opportunities they never had.”

Shaboozey went on to note the significance of being the first Black man to win the Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance on the first day of Black History Month.

Billie Eilish Your 'Stolen Land' Comment Was Cool ... Just Mention The Tribe Next Time!!!

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Billie Eilish's observation about federal immigration and "stolen land" at the Grammy Awards show Sunday night raised eyebrows ... and now a Native American tribe is reacting to the situation.

FYI, while accepting the Song Of The Year award Billie told the crowd ... “As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land ... F*** ICE.”

A conservative journalist named Eric Daugherty publicized the fact the singer’s house sits on land historically inhabited by the Tongva, the indigenous people of the area including Los Angeles. A spokesperson for the Tongva tribe told the Daily Mail Billie's home is “situated in our ancestral land” ... and said Billie didn’t reach out to the tribe before or after making her statement.

However, the spokesperson added ... “We do value the instance when public figures provide visibility to the true history of this country” and said they reached out to Billie to show their appreciation for her public comments.

They continued ... “It is our hope that in future discussions the tribe can explicitly be referenced to ensure the public understands that the greater Los Angeles basin remains Gabrieleno Tongva territory.”

Gospel Artist Ron Kenoly Dead At 81

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Ron Kenoly, a worship leader who maintained a multi-decade career as a gospel singer, died Tuesday morning.

The news about Kenoly's death was confirmed by his friend, musician Bruno Miranda, who shared a post about the late singer on Instagram not long after he died. Kenoly's cause of death wasn't publicly revealed.

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Kenoly  was born and raised in Kansas, and he told the Orlando Sentinel he "grew up with an absentee father."

Kenoly briefly spent time in the Air Force before he moved to Los Angeles and began recording with an R&B group in the 1970s, although he eventually left the group, according to The Washington Post.

He eventually enrolled in a Bible college and began focusing on worship music. Kenoly cut his first album, "Jesus Is Alive," in 1991, and he went on to record numerous other albums over the next few decades.

Kenoly later founded Ron Kenoly Ministries, which was based in Orlando, Florida.

Kenoly was 81 years old.

RIP

Jazz Icon Ken Peplowski Found Dead in Cabin After Missing Cruise Set

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Acclaimed jazz bandleader Ken Peplowski has died ... and his sudden passing occurred right before he was to play on a cruise already at sea, TMZ has learned.

A passenger on The Jazz Cruise tells TMZ ... the renowned clarinetist and saxophonist died yesterday. Ken was supposed to play on the cruise in the late afternoon with a quartet ... and was a no-show. A search ensued and he was found dead inside his cabin. His death was announced prior to the big band main feature concert later that night. The ballroom was shocked ... with a lot of gasps and then silence.

A statement from the niche cruise's executive director, Michael Lazaroff, reads in part ... "He was a great musician, but he was also one of the very best entertainers ever. I do not know any musician who respected the bandstand more than Ken. He was always prepared, love performing with his fellow musicians, and, man, could he play!"

Sharon Osbourne Ozzy Rode Crazy Train From Heaven to Be at Grammys

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Ozzy Osbourne definitely stopped by the Grammys on Sunday, his widow Sharon says ... telling fans she felt her late husband's presence during Post Malone's tribute.

The singer-songwriter shared a clip Monday from music's biggest night ... which captured Posty belting out Black Sabbath's hit song "War Pigs" while legendary guitarist Slash backed him up.

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The clip cuts between the performance and Osbourne's emotional family looking on with tears streaming down their faces.