Jason Derulo I Gave the Sharks More Room Than They Had Before!

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Jason Derulo hears the backlash about the shark tank he has in his living room ... and tells TMZ he's figuring out what to do about it.

We caught up with the singer in L.A. Thursday, who said his sharks have more space now than they did in the aquarium he bought them from.

That being said, JD promises he's listening to the criticism and trying to find the best way forward.

Christina Aguilera Watch Me Get Obama Party Started

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Christina Aguilera owned the stage for the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, ... putting on a powerhouse performance fit for a former president.

Xtina brought the house down in Chicago on Thursday, with a rousing rendition of "What a Wonderful World," showing off her impressive vocals and stage presence.

She stunned in a glittery, ruched dress as Barack Obama, Michelle, and a bunch of other celebs and political figures hung on her every note.

Ariana Grande 'Victorious' Cast Turns Concert Into H.S. Reunion

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Ariana Grande's concert on her "Eternal Sunshine" tour is bringing out tons of winners ... because a couple of "Victorious" cast members came out to show their love for the star.

The pop star rocked the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California Wednesday night ... and standing in the VIP section were a pair of her former costars on the hit Nickelodeon show ... Elizabeth Gillies and Matt Bennett.

Check out the clip ... the Hollywood Arts High alumni are rocking out to one of Ariana's tracks ... belting out the lyrics along with their longtime pal.

Soulja Boy Ex Wants To Sell His Music Residuals To Collect $4M Owed

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Soulja Boy’s ex-girlfriend is attempting to have his music residuals sold off to collect on a multi-million dollar judgment against him ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a former assistant who then started a two-year romance with the rapper filed a notice announcing her intent to sell Soulja's rights to collect music residuals from Broadcast Music. She said she intends to sell to the highest bidder.

The woman, who filed as a Jane Doe, said the sale will go forward unless Soulja objects.

'The Beatles' Biopics The Fab Four Are Finally Together!!!

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Beatlemania is officially back ... 'cause the actors playing The Beatles have finally been spotted together in character for the first time ... and it's giving all the feels!

Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan were photographed filming in Barcelona for Sam Mendes' massive Beatles movie event, marking the first time the new Fab Four have been seen together on set.

They weren't just hanging around ... it looks like they were recreating one of the band's most iconic moments ... a legendary February 1964 stay at Miami Beach's Deauville Hotel.

Lil Jon Memoir Helped Me Through My Son's Tragic Death

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Lil Jon is opening up about the heartbreaking loss of his son, DJ Young Slade ... telling us how writing his upcoming memoir became part of his healing process.

We got the rapper at LAX Tuesday, and he told us his son's February death came as he was trying to finish his book, "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me."

Rather than leave the memoir untouched, Lil Jon says he went back and added new sections about navigating grief and processing the devastating loss.

Lil Nas X I'm Back On Track After Rehab!!!

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Lil Nas X is giving fans a rare health update ... and by the sounds of it, he's in a much better place after a stint in rehab.

The rapper resurfaced on social media Wednesday and revealed he's spent the last several months focusing on himself .... going to rehab, therapy and working with a psychiatrist.

Nas also opened up about his bipolar diagnosis ... joking that being bipolar, Black and gay felt like God handed him a particularly challenging set of cards.

Oliver Tree Helicopter Crash Friend Reveals Why He Pulled Out of Doomed Ride

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A producer who was invited on the doomed helicopter flight that killed Oliver Tree and five others in Brazil says he narrowly escaped tragedy after backing out at the last minute.

Victor Wao revealed on Instagram he was originally supposed to be on the flight Sunday, but his friend, Argentine producer Lucas Vignale, kindly arranged a car ride for him due to his fear of flying ... The New York Post reports.

The change saved Victor's life ... because all six people aboard the helicopter died after it collided with another chopper mid-air in Rio de Janeiro. The others who died were Lucas, YouTuber Gaspi, Lucas Brito Chaves and the pilots of both crafts, Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac.

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The airships burst into flames and crashed into an electric vehicle yard ... and footage shows first responders surrounding one of the mangled choppers.

The cause of the fatal collision is still being investigated.

Post Malone This Bud's For You, Oliver Tree

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Post Malone got emotional remembering Oliver Tree ... dedicating his concert to the late musician after a fatal helicopter crash ... and pouring out some beer for a fallen friend.

Posty took a moment during his Tuesday show in Toronto to honor his late pal, speaking directly to the crowd about Oliver's impact before pouring out some Bud Light.

It was a heartfelt tribute, with Post praising Oliver's art, heart, and soul before addressing him directly ... saying he wanted Oliver to know just how loved he was.

Oliver Tree's Death GF Breaks Silence Following Fatal Chopper Crash

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Oliver Tree's girlfriend is speaking out for the first time since he died in a helicopter crash in Brazil ... and she says folks need to shut up about "any other women that Oliver may have been seeing."

Fiona Chernavskaya hopped on social media Wednesday morning and set some boundaries, saying the last thing she needs right now is gossip about Oliver's love life ... claiming they were monogamous and kept their relationship "very intimate."

She thanked those who have been sending kind words and support ... and encouraged folks to show love to others affected by the tragedy as well.

Jon Bon Jovi My Vocal Comeback is a Total Rebirth!!!

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Jon Bon Jovi is finally ready to rock again -- revealing to PEOPLE he's fully recovered four years after undergoing vocal cord surgery and calling the whole experience a "rebirth."

The rock icon opened up about the long road back, admitting that while the surgery was successful, there was a time when his future as a performer was very much up in the air.

Jon says he spent years working with vocal coaches on retraining his voice ... and can now finally say he's back to full strength.

The recovery took far longer than Jon expected, but neither he nor his band ever lost faith the comeback would happen.

Machine Gun Kelly Thunderstorm Shuts Down Detroit Concert ... Singer Escorted Off Stage

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Machine Gun Kelly's Tuesday night concert in Michigan was a washout due to bad weather -- and it ultimately got canceled halfway through his performance!  

The singer hit the stage at the outdoor Pine Knob Music Theatre near Detroit -- and cranked out about 4 songs before the rain and thunder rolled in.

We're told security ushered MGK off stage for his own safety and told the packed crowd to shelter in place under the amphitheater's large overhang or in their cars parked nearby.

Chicago Founding Member Walter Parazaider Dead at 81

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Walter Parazaider -- one of the founding members of rock band Chicago -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.

His wife, JacLynn, tells TMZ ... Walter died at 2:10 AM Wednesday morning while in hospice, with her by his side. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 6 years ago and ultimately succumbed to the disease.

JacLynn adds ... "He had put up a good fight with Alzheimer's and unfortunately it ended tonight. We are going to miss him for sure ... We were married for 59 years and we had 59 wonderful years."

Jelly Roll Back to Work Following Bunnie XO Split

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Singer Jelly Roll isn't letting his split from Bunnie XO mess with his money ... and he took the stage in Canada for his tour with Post Malone -- only a day after his divorce went public.

Jelly took the stage in Toronto at Rogers Stadium on Tuesday night.

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The tour was initially scheduled to start on May 13, but was pushed back because Post claimed he needed extra time to finish new music. Jelly and Post are scheduled to perform shows until October.

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Jelly Roll Hinted at Divorce During CMA Fest

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Jelly Roll was already looking like a single man weeks before news of his split from Bunnie XO became public ... 'cause he ditched his wedding ring during a major CMA Fest performance.

The country star took the stage at Nashville's Nissan Stadium on June 6 ... and looking back at the photos now, one detail jumps out ... there was no wedding band on his finger. At the time, it didn't raise many eyebrows. Now? It tells a very different story.

As TMZ first reported Monday, Jelly filed for divorce from Bunnie XO in Tennessee on May 18, citing "irreconcilable differences" and listing their separation date as May 9.

Taylor Swift All-Nighter at Recording Studio ... New Tracks For Wedding?!?

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Taylor Swift may be in the final stages of planning her highly-anticipated wedding ... but that ain't keeping her away from her happy place ... the recording studio!

The "I Knew It, I Knew You" singer was seen arriving at New York City's famed Electric Lady Studios on Monday night ... serving the poker face we know all too well ... and she stayed inside all night long.

Taylor was spotted heading out of the studio around 6 AM Tuesday morning ... wearing the same casual jeans and tee combo ... and smiling as she ducked into her vehicle.