Beyoncé turned heads in Philadelphia after showing up to support Jay-Z during a special preview event ahead of his highly anticipated performance at The Roots Picnic festival.
JAY-Z performing at a private session in Philly with Beyoncé watching from the side!
Before the rapper's official festival performance, Jay-Z gave a select crowd an early look at what he’s preparing, previewing portions of the show during an intimate Philadelphia stop ... but while the focus was on the music, it didn’t take long for attention to shift when Beyoncé was spotted in attendance, quietly supporting her husband from the crowd.
Jay-Z is set to headline Saturday night at the annual festival, where he’ll be celebrating a major career milestone -- marking 30 years in hip hop -- with a performance expected to span his decades-long catalog, from early classics to more recent hits.
Megan Thee Stallion's "Hot Girl Summer" began by baring it all in a tiny one-piece bikini and tight ponytail.
The rapper and actress showed off her revenge bod on a Miami Swim Week runway on Thursday ... wearing a trippy black-and-white swimsuit that made her look like a character from '60s Star Trek.
MTS took a few extra seconds to show off at the end of the runway ... dancing for the cameras while the other models hurried out to shake it alongside her.
Cardi B's sorry for dissing Lattoas a "p***y ass" ... but it doesn't sound like Latto accepted the apology ... 'cause Big Mama seems to be dissing Cardi on her new album.
On her new track "Gimme Dat" Latto raps ... "Bitch said what? Let’s clock it / Really got a Hermes store in my closet / Talkin’ ‘bout buyin’ big mama a bag like my n**** ain’t already bought it."
Latto's lyrics appear to be in response to a leaked phone call Cardi and Ice Spice's manager, where Latto catches a stray as Cardi threatens to knock Ice Spice "the f*** out," adding ... "You think I'm f***ing p***y-ass Latto?!"
The Freedom 250 event has just announced the first wave of performers for the Great American State Fair ... and some of them are already backing out.
But not C+C Music Factory, who's taking a metaphorical -- and literal -- dump on critics who are upset he's performing at a MAGA-coded event.
In a wild 7-minute rant from his toilet, the group's lead rapper, Freedom Williams, insisted he doesn't "f*** with Trump" and almost told his agent he was out ...until people started calling for his cancellation.
Philly native Khia was 25 years old when her 2002 hit song "My Neck, My Back" reached Number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
This bop was the lead single from her debut studio album, "Thug Misses," and it found international success as well -- reaching Number 4 in the U.K., Number 10 in Greece, and Number 12 in Australia.
"Shake your body, don't stop, don't miss. Just do it, do it. Do it, do it, do it now" ... you know how the rest goes ... 😜!
DaBaby’s ex DaniLeigh’s brother testified about what he says the rap star told him before their bowling alley fight ... and it sounds like things were about to get violent ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the transcript for the deposition of DaniLeigh’s brother, Brandon Curiel -- who goes by Brandon Bill$ -- in which he testified about his version of what transpired prior to the fight, saying he was beefing with DaBaby publicly due to the rapper disrespecting his sister on the internet. He claims DaBaby was “humiliating her” and speaking about his family publicly.
DeenTheGreatis spending at least some of his Wednesday behind bars instead of on a live stream ... because the influencer boxer was arrested in Miami-Dade County.
According to jail records, obtained by TMZ, Deen -- whose real name is Nurideen Shabazz -- was booked Wednesday morning and is currently being processed at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami.
Records show he was arrested on a felony charge of robbery/strongarm/attempt ... with bond still listed as "to be set."
Kanye West and Bianca Censori were in a funny mood on Memorial Day, hitting L.A.'s Improv for some laughs ... but the real show went down afterward.
TMZ obtained photos of Ye and Bianca exiting the Hollywood Improv through a back door Monday night -- and Bianca looked as if she was hitting the catwalk.
The model was clad in ... well ... her usual tight leggings -- when she's not mostly naked. She also sported a long, thin piece of leather wrapped around her chest that barely covered her you-know-what!
As TMZ previously reported, Ray J has been experiencing health issues since before the fight. The entertainer was hospitalized earlier this year for heart issues and pneumonia.
Drake's producer-turned-musical artist, Elkan, spoke out about his work with the legendary artist while addressing whether he still listens to Kendrick Lamar.
Elkan, who was behind one of Drake's biggest hits, "Nokia," talked about working with the legendary star on his latest 3-album project.
Our camerawoman asked the musician if working with Drake means you no longer listen to Kendrick ... to which Elkan had an interesting answer.
Elkan was signed by Big Beat/Atlantic Records. The musician recently released his own track, "Robotic Love."
Wayne's love life has made headlines for years. He was previously engaged to model La'Tecia Thomas before their split in 2020. He was also once engaged to singer Nivea, with whom he shares a son. He also shared a son with Nipsey Hussle's longtime partner, Lauren London, and had a high-profile relationship with rapper Trina.
Ray J's knockout loss to Supa Hot Fire is turning into an even bigger mess ... 'cause the promoters behind the fight are investigating possible foul play.
Brand Risk Promotions released a statement Monday, announcing it has launched an internal investigation after one of the fighters allegedly insinuated there may have been a "prearranged plan" tied to Saturday night's bout.
While the statement never specifically named anyone ... the timing comes after Ray J's bizarre post-fight comments set social media ablaze.
MC Lyte is paying tribute to Rob Base after his death last week ... saying the loss hits even harder because of the massive mark he left on hip hop culture.
We caught up with MC Lyte in NYC Tuesday ... and she made it clear Rob wasn’t just another rapper to her -- calling him one of the genre’s most prolific MCs, something she got to witness firsthand after sharing stages with him over the years.
The American Music Awards are officially underway -- and Teyana Taylor and co wasted absolutely no time making sure the red carpet was the place to be!
Have a scroll through our star-studded gallery -- Teyana rolled into Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena on Memorial Day Monday with the likes of Karol G, Tinashe and Hilary Duff, who looked phenomenal in her silver number.
Meanwhile, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jessi Draper wasn’t keeping many secrets under wraps -- showing up looking absolutely smokin’ alongside Marciano Brunette -- while reality faves Abbey Romeo and JaNa Craig kept the hot streak alive.
Singer Esty was also on fire with her look, as was Mia Calabrese, who took some J.Lo inspo for her plunging look -- and you can bet Mr. Fantasy was all about the energy!
The 2026 American Music Awards kick off tonight, so we thought what better way to strip away the glitz and glam and really get face-to-face with the nominees?!
Ready to hit the stage, Karol G, Sexyy Red and Kehlani are sportin' two-pieces like it's their day jobs!!!
And not to fret for all you lookin’ for some man-candy ... Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber and more hot hunks are droppin’ their steamiest underwear selfies!
Dr. Chris Brown will see you now ... because the artist now has an honorary doctorate!
Harvest Christian University -- a private faith-based school in Dallas, Texas -- awarded Brown a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Visual & Performing Arts Friday.
Doc Brown posed with his honorary degree in full graduation regalia ... a massive grin on his face as he showed off the honor.
