Nicki Minaj Issues With ‘Extremely Low’ Budget For ‘Pink Friday 2’ Promo Revealed in Court Battle Published September 17, 2026 12:00 AM PDT Nicki Minaj’s team apparently took issue with the budget proposed for promotion for her “Pink Friday 2” album … TMZ has learned. TMZ obtained evidence submitted as part of the ongoing legal battle between 24/7 Productions and Nicki Minaj. The company is suing the rapper and her company, claiming it spent over $275K on hotels and travel under a pre-approved budget but never got reimbursed. In an alleged email dated November 29, 2023, a member of Nicki’s…
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Longtime collaborators Aesop Rock and Blockhead have another album on the way. Trouble Mountain, the follow-up to 2021’s co-billed Garbology, features guest verses from Open Mike Eagle, Hanni El Khatib, and more. The full tracklist is below along with the first single and an animated music video of a man skiing through a hellish landscape.In a statement, Aesop clarifies that while he has never actually skied, he was around it growing up thanks to relatives who lived in the Poconos. “I spent many weekends there as a kid—though, of course not in a sick party lodge,” he writes. “Trouble Mountain…
Rashmika Mandanna looked dazzling at the launch of her upcoming film, a biopic on legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi. She wore a stunning blue silk saree that embodied classic elegance. Sporting a rich and vibrant shade of traditional blue, her saree had fine silk with an authentic drape. Adding to her vintage appeal, she kept accessories minimal with classic Indian jewellery that looked fitting for the event.Rashmika recites Subbulakshmi’s devotional trackWhile Rashmika thanked the filmmakers for the opportunity to be part of such a prestigious film, what caught everyone’s attention was how she demonstrated her respect for the legendary singer.…
Gundam has earned its place as one of the most iconic anime properties of all time. Ithas since expanded into many forms of media, including video games, tabletop experiences, feature films, andmore. Many mecha shows have tried to tangle for the crown, but Gundam remains indomitable, constantly pushing boundaries with new shows and concepts. Part of that is its frank take on war and conflict, which often has an edge, especially in some of the bigger and more popular series. Now, thanks to official confirmation from Bandai Namco, you’ll be able to try out Gundam: Heavy Dominion very soon. Later…
Ed Sheeran Philly Pro-Palestine Group Schedule Protest Over Macklemore Published September 16, 2026 7:33 PM PDT | Updated September 16, 2026 8:19 PM PDT The backlash over Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour continues … with a prominent Pro-Palestine group in Philly announcing a protest outside his show this weekend, TMZ has learned. The group, Philly Palestine Coalition, and another organization named Shut Down D&Z are urging people to come show support for their cause on September 19 outside the Lincoln Financial Center. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. “Billionaires, Zionists & Warmongers out of Philly”…
Nearly a year after her debut mixtape, Time Flies, Dexter in the Newsagent is back. “Fantasy,” the singer-songwriter and producer’s first song of 2026, follows a tail of promotion behind the album including European festival dates and a video for “Stranger to Love.” Join the south Londoner in a neon phone box in the new song’s Iris Luz-directed video below.Dexter said in a press release, “I wrote this song earlier this year when I lost a bunch of money and was feeling quite lost. I was watching random car drive-through videos of rich areas on youtube and I wanted to…
Daayra works best when it refuses to turn a complicated question about justice into a simple answer. Director Meghna Gulzar’s crime drama is gritty, grounded and often disturbing, but its real interest lies in what happens after a horrific crime: how the police respond, how public anger builds, and how two people working within the same system can arrive at completely different ideas of justice.The film inevitably reminds you of the 2019 Telangana rape-and-murder case and the subsequent police encounter. The similarities are difficult to ignore: a sexual assault, enormous public outrage and a police response that becomes as contentious…
One of Disney’s best sci-fi fantasy shows premiered almost five years ago. Despite its critical and commercial success, it did not look like it would be followed up with another season. The show in question came off more as a one-off wonder that stood out as a rare and highly creative addition to a massive overarching franchise. However, after all these years, the show in question, WandaVision, is finally getting a follow-up, VisionQuest. Featuring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany as Wanda and Vision, respectively, WandaVision served as the first TV addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Set after the events…
Singer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in New York Published September 16, 2026 6:32 PM PDT “Barely Breathing” singer Duncan Sheik has been hospitalized in New York … TMZ has learned. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter is currently receiving care at a New York City hospital. It’s currently unclear what led to his hospitalization, and details about his condition remain unknown. Sheik rose to fame with his 1996 debut single, “Barely Breathing,” which earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. He is also…
This article has been updated with a new statement from Robert Kraft.Last week, Macklemore said that he had been ousted as an opener on the U.S. leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after calling for a free Palestine onstage. Now, the rapper has pledged to donate $1 million of his net earnings from the tour to six organizations supporting Palestinian aid. “I want to bring the conversation back to where it belongs: to the Palestinian people who are still being killed, still living under military occupation, and still fighting for their freedom,” Macklemore said on Instagram.The Ben artist also invited…