Kim Kardashian was in full mama bear mode, keeping the kids occupied while their dad Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censoriwere causing a full-on X-rated spectacle at the Grammys.
The SKIMS mogul had her eldest, North West, in tow as they hit up the Hollywood Pantages Theatre Sunday for a stage production of "Wicked." Mom and daughter were all about their wholesome convo -- while Ye and BC were doing anything but across town.
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After North, Kim shifted her focus to her son Saint, taking him to the cinema for some quality family time at the movies.
Kanye West says he was planning to attend Donald Trump's inauguration, until he was asked to write a second apology for his past antisemitic comments.
Ye explained his absence from Trump's big day during a Grammys after-party with Justin LaBoy ... saying he felt like he was being censored, and joking about not knowing the term "antisemitic."
Kanye makes the comments on Justin's popular podcast ... the episode hasn't been released yet, but the interview was played at the party and TMZ obtained video from inside the shindig ... showing Ye proudly watching the clip.
If you thought Kanye West and Bianca Censori's red carpet stunt at the Grammys was shocking ... well, things got even crazier at one of the after-parties they attended -- with the couple getting down and REALLY dirty!
TMZ obtained photos/videos showing the famous lovebirds at influencer Justin LaBoy's Sunday night shindig near Hollywood after Kanye and Bianca made an eye-popping entrance at the Grammys with Bianca stripping naked for the cameras.
CeeLo Green’s all for Beyoncé making history as the first Black woman to win Best Country Album at the Grammys -- and he’s telling us it's something that was bound to happen.
Peep the post-Grammys clip -- the rapper tells us Beyoncé dominating country and bagging that shiny new award makes perfect sense -- after all, she’s from the South, and anything south of the Mason-Dixon line is basically country music.
In general, CeeLo tells us he's not shocked by Black people making history in 2025 ... saying he believes it's only natural, considering Black people have had a hand in inventing just about everything.
Janelle Monae roasted Nelly at a Grammys after-party in L.A. Sunday night, blasting him for recently performing at President Trump's inauguration during an impromptu rap session with Anderson .Paak.
The outspoken singer/actress hopped onstage with Anderson at Andy's in West Hollywood -- which is co-owned by .Paak -- after the two had attended the Grammys at Crypto.com Arena.
We're told Anderson and Janelle began singing a medley of songs — one of which was Nelly's hit, "Hot in Herre," which totally set off Janelle.
Drake probably didn't see this as God's plan ... Kendrick Lamar rubbed the success of "Not Like Us" in his face last night ... taking home five Grammys for the record, and even saw an excited Taylor Swiftand Beyoncé on their feet as the hit targeting the Canadian rapper was blasted.
Watch the proof ... once Miley Cyrus calls KL's name, attendees erupt in cheers -- and the entire room sings along to the lyrics ... "You're tryin' to strike a chord and it's probably A minor." Fans have read between the lines ... and it's pretty clear Kendrick isn't just talking about musical scales there.
"Not Like Us" became the first diss track to win a Grammy in over 30 years ... LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out" won Best Rap Performance in 1992, which went after rapper Kool Moe Dee.
10:15 AM PT --Khloé Kardashian posted her thoughts on X Monday morning about Sunday night's Babyface red-carpet diss ... noting what a class act he was the way he handled the situation, and declaring herself a "forever fan."
"Babyface has had such a significant impact on the music industry, in sooo many ways. Its maddening to see a LEGEND not get the respect and attention they deserve. He is a pioneer and deserves so much better than this."
Babyface awkwardly got the boot on the Grammys red carpet from a pair of reporters to make room for Chappell Roan-- but he's keeping it cool and acting like it’s no biggie.
Peep the clip -- the R&B legend stepped out of Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood after the big show, and when asked about the snub, he explained it was all A-OK, guys!
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He had the same vibe when he talked to TMZ -- telling us it was all love, and the best part of the night was catching up with everyone, and that’s what really mattered.
Dr. Dre is showing love for the first responders who valiantly fought the deadly wildfires in L.A. in January ... coordinating a backstage meet and greet with the heroes at the 2025 Grammys.
Check it out ... the rapper takes a moment to meet, mingle and take photos with first responders who were on hand to present the Album of the Year award during music's biggest night.
While plenty of A-listers showed up at the awards show -- including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii, among others -- it was the N.W.A star that the first responders were clearly the most excited to see.
According to the NY Post, Diddy was at the hospital for a medical scan (MRI) because his "knee was bothering him." The rapper reportedly has a history of knee issues.
Kanye West has Taylor Swifton his mind heading into music's biggest night ... which could be an ominous sign for Sunday night's Grammys, or it's just a masterful troll.
As of Saturday night, Ye's Instagram account had unfollowed everyone -- including his wife Bianca Censori -- with the exception of Taylor. Of course, if you're Taylor, that move coming on the eve of the Grammys could make you pretty uneasy ... considering Tay and Ye's infamous history at award shows.
For what it's worth, Taylor and Beyoncé will both be at Crypto.com arena Sunday night -- Taylor has 6 nominations and Bey's up for 11 -- so, Ye could be the wild card once again.
Florence Mirsky -- the mother of music producer Scott Storch's son -- is doing her damndest to walk back the vile, racial slurs she hurled at valet workers ... and now claims she was "targeted."
Florence was leaving Boa Steakhouse Saturday night in WeHo, where she defended the outburst ... during which she called the valet a "wet****" and added, "You guys rape and kill people."
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Well, good ol' Flo says don't believe your lyin' eyes or ears ... she's no racist. She told the paparazzi, "It's really crazy because my whole entire life I've loved Mexicans, Blacks, everything."
Bhad Bhabie has had it with Alabama Barkercoming after her online ... warning that something might happen the next time they see each other.
BB went off on Travis Barker's daughter Saturday ... sharing a series of posts to her Instagram story calling out the 19-year-old who announced she plans to drop a track called "Cry Bhabie" in response to Bhad's "Over Cooked."
Among her posts, she shared a video ... and, she started it by saying that all of Alabama's actions show "the type of b**** she is."
Finesse2tymes allegedly put his street team in harm's way where bullets were flying ... and it's all spelled out in a new lawsuit filed by his former driver.
TMZ Hip Hop obtained legal docs filed by Ernest Flores, who is suing Finesse2tymes and others over the June 18, 2023 shooting outside the now-shuttered nightclub Cosmopolitan Premier Lounge near Atlanta, Georgia.
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Flores says he was employed by Finesse2tymes for the local Hot 107.9 radio station's after-party during its annual Birthday Bash Weekend concert.
LiAngelo Ballis looking to capitalize off his newfound success in the music industry ... telling TMZ Sports he wants to drop a project with NBA YoungBoy!!
We caught up with the baller-turned-rapper at LAX on Thursday ... just hours after Ball dropped a music video for his viral debut song, "Tweaker."
Gelo -- who signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Def Jam -- has been getting looks from a ton of names in the rap game who want to work with him in the booth ... but when we asked him who's at the top of his own list, he's got one name in mind.
Jason Oppenheim is sounding off on federal prosecutors' latest allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, saying the indictment makes it sound like it's illegal for men to lavish significant others with expensive items.
Check it out ... the "Selling Sunset" boss said his piece on Friday's "TMZ Live" -- which he co-hosted -- and questioned the case against the mogul, specifically the feds' claim Diddy provided 3 women money to cover their living expenses, and gave them career opportunities.
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Jason says that sounds like prosecutors are "criminalizing half the relationships in Hollywood" ... because that's just what rich men in showbiz tend to do for GFs. He says it sounds like the prosecutors' case is pretty "thin," if that's all they have.
Big Sean is in shambles over the Detroit Lions' early playoff exit, straight up telling TMZ Hip Hop, he doesn't know what the f*** happened to his squad!!!
We caught up with Sean this week at the signing of his new "Go Higher" self-help book, but the Detroit MC didn't have much advice for his squad ... better luck next year?!?
The team's January 18 Divisional L against the Washington Commanders went viral in the face of LiAngelo Ball's "Tweaker" performance ... causing Cam'ron to question the Lions' marketing brand -- and their choice not to use Eminem or Big Sean!!!