Music

Exclusive Pop Smoke‘s closest friends are getting iced out before his debut album drops … with some custom jewelry honoring the slain rapper. Pop’s inner circle reached out to New York City’s Benny The Jeweler for some special commemorative bling … according to our sources, and it was just in time for Friday’s posthumous release.

David Gilmour has released “Yes, I Have Ghosts,” the Pink Floyd guitarist’s first new music in five years. The song is a collaboration with his daughter, harpist Romany Gilmour, and his wife, the author and lyricist Polly Samson. The song was previously part of the audiobook version of Samson’s latest novel, A Theatre for Dreamers.

Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters died after going into cardiac arrest … TMZ has learned. The Grammy-winning Motown artist’s cause of death is listed as cardiopulmonary arrest … this according to her death certificate obtained by TMZ. Bonnie — real name Patricia Eva Pointer — died on June 8 at 3:37 AM. The doc

Andrew Bird was the musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. From his home, he performed “Manifest,” from 2019’s My Finest Work Yet, accompanied by members of his family. “Got the Bird Family Band together,” he wrote on Twitter. Check out their performance below. Following the release of My Finest Work Yet, Andrew

Breaking News The NFL is planning to make a huge statement when the season kicks off … with the league reportedly deciding to play the Black national anthem before every Week 1 game. “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing” — which is often referred to as the black national anthem — will be played before the

Originally announced last year, 100 gecs’ 1000 gecs remix album 1000 gecs & The Tree of Clues has received a release date, artwork, and a tracklist. It’s coming out on July 10 (via Big Beat/Atlantic). 1000 gecs & The Tree of Clues includes the previously shared “ringtone (Remix),” “745 sticky (Injury Reserve Remix),” “stupid horse

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Public Enemy still wants people to “Fight the Power” … but now Chuck D says it’s time to let younger people handle that fight, because time’s literally running out for most political leaders. We talked to the legendary MC on ‘TMZ Live’ to get his thoughts on the upcoming election

Brooklyn rapper Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire has shared a new song produced by Madlib. The track is called “Black Mirror” and it’s dedicated to eXquire’s uncle who died in June. “This record is about Black masculinity and community,” eXquire said in a statement. “Long Live my Uncle Shango who transitioned June 17. I’m deeply saddened and

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Cops in Aurora, CO targeted Elijah McClain‘s violin vigil to make an example out of nonviolent musicians … so says a famous violinist who saw it all play out. Lee England Jr. — who Michael Jordan calls “the Michael Jordan of the violin” — tells TMZ … Aurora police made

Pink Siifu and Brussels-based DJ/producer ShunGu have shared a new song called “Cement.” The track arrives via Mexican Summer’s Looking Glass digital singles series. Hear “Cement” below. “This song like a gospel song to me,” Pink Siifu said in a statement. “Eye don’t even know what he sampled but tha shit hit right to my

Exclusive Chase Rice isn’t letting criticism of his packed Tennessee concert slow down his mid-pandemic tour, but there are gonna be changes … for the artist and his venues. The country music star took a lot of flak — even from fellow country musicians — after his Saturday night gig demonstrated no regard for coronavirus

Willie Nelson is performing at a virtual Joe Biden fundraising event tonight (June 29), as BrooklynVegan notes. The “Texas Virtual Event” also features singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen, former housing secretary Julián Castro, former Representative Beto O’Rourke, and activist Cecile Richards. Then, next week, on Thursday, July 9, Senator Kamala Harris hosting the “Get Up Stand

St. Louis lyricist Chingy (real name Howard Bailey Jr.) shot to fame after his debut single “Right Thurr” took to the airwaves and became the party anthem of the 2003 summer and set the stage for his first album, Jackpot. Jackpot hosted other rap classics like “Holidae In,” “One Call Away” and “Gettin’ It” …

Beyoncé has announced a new visual album called Black Is King. The project is written, directed, and executive produced by Beyoncé. It’s set to premiere on Disney+ on July 31. Watch the teaser trailer at Beyoncé’s website. The singer-songwriter previously worked with the entertainment conglomerate on the “live-action” CGI remake of The Lion King, for

Play video content Ariana Grande threw what kinda sounds like an oxymoron but it’s not … an intimate birthday bash for herself. Ariana hosted the party Friday night for a few of her close family and friends, to celebrate turning 27. Trucks traversed her Hollywood Hills street all day, delivering supplies and decorations for the

James Blake is performing a set on Instagram Live today (June 27). Tune in via his official account. During his improvisational piano concert, viewers will have the option to donate to Rachel Cargle’s Loveland Foundation, which provides opportunity, access, and therapy for Black women and girls. James Blake’s most recent studio album Assume Form came