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The Cure returned in 2024 with Songs of a Lost World, which marked their first new album in 16 years. But in a recent interview on John Kennedy’s Radio X show, frontman Robert Smith revealed that the band’s follow-up LP will arrive “hopefully before next summer.” Smith told Kennedy that he’s been hard at work

A little winter chill in Colorado? Not a chance — Jennifer Lopez is cranking up the heat, proving she’s still got it with a sizzling hot snap. Take a good ol’ look for yourself — Jennifer’s serving up some serious sex kitten vibes, rocking a tiny black bikini with gold accents and topping it off

Neil Young says he has pulled out of a scheduled performance at Glastonbury 2025 because of the BBC’s partnership with the festival. In a blog post on Tuesday (December 31), Young lamented that the broadcasting company, which is government-owned, had taken “corporate control” of the famously anti-commercial, nonprofit UK festival, which neither hosts brand partnerships

One of the most delightfully strange movies from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival is about to make its theatrical debut this January. And the first trailer for Love Me, a millennia-spanning romance starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, captures a portion of that delightful strangeness. Love Me begins well after the extinction of humanity, when

Diplo was trippin’ — literally — during a CNN interview to ring in 2025 — and his back and forth with hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper was one for the history books. Diplo trips on LSD while appearing on CNN’s New Year’s Eve special. pic.twitter.com/V9iauqF86B — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 1, 2025 @PopCrave The

Tyler, the Creator has a new video: “That Guy” finds the Californian rapping over the beat for Kendrick Lamar’s GNX cut “Hey Now.” The video, directed by Tyler, features three Odd Future alumni, Jasper Dolphin, Travis “Taco” Bennett, and Lionel “L-Boy” Boyce. Watch it below. Tyler doesn’t often rap over new and popular beats, but

Nandi Bushell put her drum skills to the test, recreating Karen Carpenter’s legendary cover of “Dancing in the Street” that was recorded during a 1960s television appearance. The original clip saw a young Karen Carpenter — just a few years older than Bushell is now — performing as part of a trio during a studio-audience talk show.

Alabama Barker is regretting her past use of vape pens … she had a medical scare involving nicotine withdrawal which recently saw her rushed to an L.A.-area hospital … TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler‘s daughter was an occasional vaper … that is until she

James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., the 39th president of the United States, has died, the Carter Center announced. He had been in hospice care since February 2023, and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, died in November 2023. The former president was 100 years old. “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone

A devout Christian, a progressive southerner, and a fervent disciple of rock and roll, Jimmy Carter assembled one of the strangest voting coalitions in American history and brought a new kind of swagger to the White House. His death at the age of 100 will be mourned by many, and whatever you think of his

Play video content Amanda Bynes made an appearance at 50 Cent’s Las Vegas residency over the weekend where she met the hip hop legend and shared details with him about a project she’s working on. Vegas sources tell TMZ … Amanda was on hand at “50 Cent: In Da Club,” at PH Live inside Planet

OG Maco, the influential Atlanta rapper whose debut single, “U Guessed It,” was a landmark in mid-2010s trap, died yesterday (December 26) in a Los Angeles hospital, TMZ reports. He was admitted on December 12 after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head that appeared to be self-inflicted, according to TMZ. After two weeks in

Perhaps knowing that if you want a thing done well, you have to do it yourself, Bob Dylan performed the part of [checks notes] Bob Dylan before approving the script for the musical biopic based on his life, A Complete Unknown. Although the role of the young songwriter eventually went to Timothée Chalamet — who

Professional boxer Paul Bamba — who recently became the first fighter to sign with Ne-Yo‘s management company — has died, the singer announced Friday. He was just 35 years old. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved son, brother, friend and boxing champion Paul Bamba, whose light and love touched

Bad Bunny has announced a new album. Debí Tirar Más Fotos (which translates to “I should have taken more photos”) is the Puerto Rican superstar’s follow-up to last year’s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, and is out January 5. Bad Bunny shared the news today (December 26) by posting a teaser video

The film adaptation of Wicked has proven to be a major success at the box office, flying beyond the record for the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show ever. This week, as standard theatrical showings continue, sing-along screenings of the film began at select theaters for those who feel brave enough

Play video content TMZ.com TLC’s Chilli is ready to kick off 2025 in style at Times Square … giving us the latest on prepping for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” and why the moment will be extra bittersweet. Chilli joined us on “TMZ Live” and shared how this Big Apple performance

Beyoncé took the field in her Houston hometown to play the halftime show during one of the NFL’s first Christmas game to stream live on Netflix. At NRG Stadium—as the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens took a break from the game action—she performed Cowboy Carter cuts, beginning with “16 Carriages,” as she rode atop a

Alec Baldwin’s criminal case, stemming from the involuntary shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust in October 2021, is officially over after special prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew her appeal of a judge’s decision to dismiss the case over the summer. According to Variety, the decision was announced on Monday, December 23rd,

Jason Derulo‘s ex Jena Frumes brought the heat to South Beach this weekend … flaunting her beach body in a hot red bikini while hanging with her baby daddy and their son. The fam was photographed at the W South Beach — a five-star hotel in Miami Beach this weekend … heading out to the

Alfa Anderson, the singer of some of disco group Chic’s biggest songs, including “Le Freak,” “Good Times,” “My Forbidden Lover,” “At Last I Am Free,” “I Want Your Love,” has died. The band’s Nile Rodgers shared the news on social media, but he did not disclose a cause of death. Anderson was 78 year old.

Everyone who celebrates Christmas has their own set of traditions. Some might host a themed gift exchange, while others might hide a Christmas pickle. Many, however, will be watching Ralphie’s holiday escapades over and over and over again with the annual A Christmas Story marathon. Directed by Bob Clark and starring Peter Billingsley, A Christmas Story has become

Kim Kardashian made a surprise comeback over the weekend after a 13-year hiatus from the music scene … dropping a cover of a holiday classic with the help of her brother-in-law. On Sunday night, surprised fans by dropping a cover of the 1953 Eartha Kitt holiday classic “Santa Baby” which was produced and released by

Hozier returned to Saturday Night Live for the NBC program’s final pre-Christmas episode of 2024. He first played “Too Sweet,” which former President Barack Obama recently named one of his favorite songs of the year. The Irish musician then did the Pogues’ holiday classic “Fairytale of New York.” Watch Hozier’s SNL performances below. Hozier made

Hozier staged a special performance of The Pogues’ holiday classic “Fairytale of New York” during Saturday Night Live’s Christmas show. While the original song saw The Pogues’ Shane MacGowan trading verses with the equally iconic Kirsty MacColl, Andrew Hozier-Byrne opted to perform a version featuring three different female vocalists: Melissa McMillan, Rachel Beauregard, and Kamilah.

Play video content TikTok / @danaschremmer Justin Timberlake‘s saying bye, bye, bye to fans eyeing his bulge … covering up with a longer t-shirt onstage after his unfortunate wardobe malfunction. The singer-songwriter took the stage in Kansas City Friday night at the T-Mobile Center as part of the “Forget Tomorrow” world tour … belting out

Boldy James links up with King of the Hill–referencing producer WhoTheHellIsCarlo for their first collaborative project. The record swiftly follows Boldy James’ latest stellar full-length, The Bricktionary, the rapper inviting Conway the Machine, Styles P, King Hendricks, and Zelooperz to join him across seven tracks. Listen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyListen on TidalListen on Amazon

SZA has dropped the deluxe version of her Grammy-winning album SOS, titled LANA. Stream it below. LANA boasts 15 new tracks, including a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar titled “30 for 30.” Listeners will also find the 2024 release “Saturn” included on the album; the song was recently named one of the 200 best of the year

Rihanna’s dropping a holiday snack hack for all the soccer moms — a snack that’s both bougie and budget-friendly… depending on who’s paying! The Fenty Beauty entrepreneur dropped a hilarious IG video Thursday … where she flexed with her caviar while her friend brought a plate of chicken nuggets to the table, creating the ultimate

Questlove is set to direct a new documentary about the history of Saturday Night Live’s musical guests, Deadline and Variety report. To coincide with SNL’s five decades on the air, Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music will “feature untold stories behind the culture-defining, groundbreaking, and newsmaking musical performances, sketches, and cameos of the past