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Manchester Orchestra is reeling after the sudden death of their longtime drummer Timothy Very.

The Atlanta-based indie rock band broke the heartbreaking news Saturday, telling fans they're struggling to process the loss of the man they called the "foundation" of their universe. In their emotional statement, the group admitted they had been "dreading sharing this news" and are still in "absolute disbelief."

Very joined Manchester Orchestra back in 2011 and went on to become the longest serving drummer in the band's history. Over more than a decade, his thunderous playing powered some of the band's biggest records. Offstage, the band says he was pure heart.

Karol G's soaking up the sun -- and our attention -- in these sexy shoreline shots for her 35th birthday!

The singer-songwriter's celebrating another year around the sun Saturday ... and we've put together these smoking hot pics of KG baring nearly all on the beach -- sun's out, buns out  ... and her chest is on full display, too.

Karol added to her floral print 2-piece with a flower tucked behind her ear. She clearly just went for a dip too ... with droplets of water still sliding down her tan bod.

Britney Spears is carrying on as if nothing happened ... spotted doing everyday errands like she didn’t just cash in one of the most iconic catalogs in pop history.

The pop legend was seen deep in conversation on her phone while cruising in her Mercedes G63 AMG near her Thousand Oaks home in the L.A. area Thursday.

Rocking shades and casual clothes, Britney kept it low-key during the solo outing -- all just days after TMZ broke the news she sold the rights to her music.

BTW ... if you're eyeballing the ring she has on that finger ... a source tells TMZ, Britney is completely single -- she always wears rings on all her fingers!

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith says some rappers absolutely warrant induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ... even if not everyone -- or every rock star -- agrees.

We got Chad at LAX and our photog asked him if rap music belongs in the HOF ... and Chad wasted no time giving his answer.

Gene Simmons feels otherwise ... the KISS rocker slammed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on a recent episode of the "LegendsNLeaders" podcast, saying ... "Hip-hop does not belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, nor does opera, symphony orchestras ... it's called the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."

Beyoncé returned to Instagram this week after a months-long hiatus ... and last night, she debuted a bold new bob hairstyle!

Check out her new IG pics from Thursday -- she's clearly feeling her short honey-blonde style, posing with a confident smirk for her Beyhive.

The "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" hitmaker is also showing off her famous curves in a skin-tight ensemble consisting of high-waisted forest green trousers and a wrapped off-the-shoulder top. She accentuated her waist further with a black belt.

This isn’t just a look -- it’s a whole "Renaissance!"

Chuck D didn't mince words when addressing Gene Simmons' comment that rappers shouldn't be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ... he told us KISS is rock, but they got no roll.

ICYMI ... Simmons slammed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on an episode of the "LegendsNLeaders" podcast, saying, "Hip-hop does not belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, nor does opera, symphony orchestras ... it's called the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."

Chuck D says he's well acquainted with Gene Simmons' views, as the KISS member "seems to say this every 3 years."

Another day, another celeb apology ... this time Ja Rule is owning up to his mile-high meltdown with Tony Yayo.

The rapper dropped a statement Thursday calling his on-plane behavior "goofy" ... especially for a grown man who’s about to be a grandfather. He says he hates being taken out of his usual character, and apologized to his family, fans and business partners for the viral chaos.

That said, Ja Rule wasn’t totally waving the white flag. He gave context to the clash, making it clear he’s still a man who stands his ground -- just not one who goes around picking fights.

Hilary Duff's going professionally globetrotting for the first time in nearly two decades ... embarking on her first global world tour since 2008!

The actress and singer shared a fun announcement clip to her Instagram Thursday morning ... tearing through her closet looking for outfits to wear as she plays venues all over the world.

The presale and general sale for tickets begins next week ... but, fans can already scope out where they want to see the talent -- her tour begins June 22 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Taylor Armstrong is backpedaling hard ... apologizing after saying she was embarrassed by Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.

As you know, the "RHOBH" alum blasted the performance for being "totally in Spanish with a Cuban flag!!" ... but in a lengthy IG post Wednesday, she clarified she simply didn’t personally connect with the show's creative direction.

Taylor said as an American she understands Spanish is a major part of U.S. culture ... and she confessed her "lack of awareness of the Latin culture" led her to mistakenly label the flag Cuban.

Cardi B is pulling no punches when it comes to ICE ... telling fans they’d better be ready to throw down if agents pop up at her shows.

The rapper didn't mince words Wednesday during the opening night of her "Little Miss Drama Tour" in Palm Desert, California. At one point, she climbed onto an elevated platform while singing “La Cucaracha" ... then scanned the crowd and asked if there were any Guatemalans or Mexicans in the audience.

Moments later, she fired off her warning ... "Bitch, If ICE comes in here, we gon’ jump they asses,” drawing booming cheers from the crowd.

Rapper Chanel West Coast has gone country, but she's not leaving her hip-hop roots behind ... she told us her new song "Giddy Up" is a perfect blend of both genres -- and her best track yet!

We caught up with the former "Ridiculousness" star last night outside of Andys in West Hollywood, California, where she called the song "honestly, a little mix of everything I like, which is all music."

Chanel was so excited, she shared a snippet of the new tune on socials yesterday before its Friday release ... and it is a banger!

David Archuleta is opening up about the darkest chapter of his life ... revealing he was actively scouting locations to end his life before his faith stopped him.

The former "American Idol" star, now 35, makes the heartbreaking confession in his upcoming memoir "Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself," out Feb. 17, admitting he was in deep turmoil trying to reconcile his sexuality with his Mormon faith.

In a devastating excerpt obtained by PEOPLE, David says he would go on short drives, quietly searching for places where he could crash his car without hurting anyone else.

TWICE’s Dahyun has temporarily halted tour performances because of an ankle fracture ... sparking social media buzz and upsetting fans.

Last night, the girl group's agency, JYP Entertainment, issued a statement -- the K-Pop idol will be off the stage from February 13 to March 7 due to the injury.

From the early North America leg of the tour, photos surfaced online of Dahyun sitting on stage, while her gals took on the dancing portions. So, it appears she's been performing with her injured foot, BOSS!

Rosé's got an intoxicating look ... and we've put together her hottest shots so you can raise a glass and toast cheers to her 29th birthday!

The K-Pop star isn't 30 -- but she's definitely flirty. Just check out her perfectly sculpted body in this pair of steamy snaps.

Only sommeliers know what wine legs are, but this Rosé has legs for days ... as evidenced when she wore this tiny nightgown-esque dress.

Britney Spears just signed a massive new music deal ... one that sells her rights to her extensive music catalog ... TMZ has learned.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Britney sold her ownership share of her catalog to Primary Wave, a music publisher.

It's unclear how much Britney was paid for the music ... the exact dollar amount is not in the documents, but our sources described the agreement as a "landmark deal" in the ballpark of the $200-million deal Justin Bieber signed when he sold his music.

Teddy Riley is ridin' hard for Chris Brown -- telling TMZ there’s nothing shady about Breezy's comment on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and, in his book, he did nothing wrong!

We caught up with Teddy in NYC Tuesday, and he straight-up co-signed Chris’ IG post -- "I think it’s safe to say … they need me!" -- agreeing Brown absolutely belonged on that iconic stage.

Watch the clip, 'cause Teddy makes one thing clear: he’s not anti-BB. He gives the performance its flowers. But -- and it’s a big but -- he says when it comes to events like the Super Bowl, ratings matter.