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Paul Simon fans in Philadelphia are hearing the "Sound of Silence" instead of his voice this weekend ... because he's had to cancel two performances.

A post was shared to the singer-songwriter's Instagram Saturday ... letting fans know "chronic and intense back pain" required immediate attention -- and, he can't play his shows this weekend.

The statement explains the shows will have to be canceled for now ... because PS simply doesn't have the ability to reschedule them for a later date at this time.

2:26 PM PT -- Beyoncé's company Parkwood Entertainment released a statement ... calling the incident a "technical mishap" and confirming no one was injured.

Beyoncé had a scary experience during her Saturday night concert in Texas ... tilting to one side while sitting in a flying car high above the crowd -- but she handled it like a pro.

The music icon was belting out her hit, "16 Carriages," while seated in the red convertible suspended in the air during the first of two nights at the NRG Stadium in Houston.

Video posted to X captured the frightening situation. Check it out ... Beyoncé, decked out in a cowgirl outfit, suddenly stops singing and repeatedly says "stop" into the mic she's holding in one hand as the tilted car is suspended high above the crowd.

In a competition you never expected, the person who has a Jason Kelce pin-up tattoo is getting a run for their money  ... 'cause someone else now has his brother, Travis, forever inked on his bod -- and TMZ Sports spoke with proud owner!!

Nick Jones -- the man with the new ink -- answered the challenge put out by Accelerator Energy Drink to get the TK pin-up ... with his reward being a ton of free product and a signed jersey.

Jones, a Dallas Cowboys fan, said he didn't want the Eagles to get even more time in the limelight following their Super Bowl LIX victory ... so he took the company up on their offer.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are introducing their youngest to high fashion ... but, he's not quite old enough to hit the club scene with his parents after.

The A-listers brought their boy Riot to Rocky's AWGE fashion show during Paris Fashion week in France ... posing and planting kisses on his cheeks in a a few sweet snaps taken at the event.

Check out the pic ... perfect for a family Christmas card with big smiles -- though Riot seems a pensive during the whole experience.

Gypsy Rose and Ken Urker have a strong connection as a couple ... but, not so much during karaoke -- 'cause they didn't pick the right song for them it seems.

TMZ has obtained video of the happy couple -- who welcomed their first child together late last year -- at Cat's Meow 2 World Famous Karaoke Bar Friday night ... and, they stepped up to duet the track "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born."

Ken's super into the track ... belting out the notes with a passion we bet Bradley Cooper can hear from his place in NYC -- but, when it's time for Gypsy to sing, the confidence just ain't there.

We all know celebs love to cut loose -- and a few drinks will definitely get a party going!

First off, we've got Avril Lavigne holding on to a few friends while leaving a club -- and then there's Rob Gronkowski, who ran away from his own entourage to stage an impromptu photo shoot during a crazy night out!

Sonja Morgan showed that she was totally okay with a drunken make-out session after downing a couple drinks, and it's good to know that Tiffany Haddish remembered to stick with a designated driver!

There's absolutely no denying Diddy's insatiable appetite for freak-offs, which has been on full display throughout his federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial.

After 7 weeks of witness testimony -- much of it centered around Diddy's freak-off obsession -- the case will be handed to the 12-person jury on Monday, and they will start deliberating on whether to acquit or convict Diddy on five felony charges.

Here's the thing ... If Diddy walks on all of the charges and strolls out of court a free man, one question immediately comes to mind -- will the music mogul go right back to freaking-off with girlfriends, male escorts and, of course, baby oil?

Justin Bieber was just a kid with a dollar and a dream when he got picked up by talent agent Scooter Braun in 2007, and he's since gone from busking on the streets of Ontario, Canada, to filling out stadiums worldwide.

And he's had plenty of fun times along the way -- like when he called up his mom, Pattie Mallette, and asked her for permission to buy a helicopter after his then-manager shot down the idea of him being anywhere near the controls of a private aircraft.

Several guests at the Lauren Sanchez-Jeff Bezos wedding tell TMZ the wedding was "a blast," and everybody cut loose ... yet none of the big names who are single hooked up.

We're told there was a roar when Jeff and Lauren made their grand wedding entrance.

Enough about the wedding ... the party went until 2 AM and mostly everyone cut loose on the dance floor. We're told Tom Brady "danced with everyone," including Sydney Sweeney and Brooks Nader.

Orlando Bloom also made the rounds, but neither guy honed in on any particular partner.

Brady was "all over the place," at one point taking the reins from Kygo in the DJ booth.

Lizzo is giving mermaid vibes in her latest swimsuit selfie ... showing off her recent weight loss in a colorful one-piece with long, flowing bleach-blonde hair to complement!

Check out the pop singer's latest Insta post ... she's exuding confidence in a shimmering coral and purple one-piece as she gets oil lathered all over her body.

She even turns around to give fans a glimpse of her derriere -- showing she's here to make waves with her good looks all summer long.

Sauce Gardner is peeling back the curtain on his love life ... telling TMZ Sports things are pretty "cool" with Ice Spice -- and as it turns out, LeBron James had a role in their coupling!!

We caught up with the New York Jets star out in L.A. this week ... and asked him all about his budding romance with the rapper.

While Sauce didn't sing like a bird, he did say he liked how things were going ... and raved about all they have in common -- being based in the Big Apple, experiencing success at a young age and having their fair share of haters.

Justin and Hailey Bieber are giving off happy couple vibes amid fan concern about their marriage.

The Biebs just posted a bunch of photos from a lakeside getaway he's enjoying with his wife ... and it looks like the pair teamed up for some pickleball.

In one photo on Justin's IG post, Hailey is flashing two pickleball paddles in front of the camera.

It's the final countdown ... closing arguments in the Diddy criminal trial are now in the books after an explosive day in court ... with the defense taking aim at Cassie and Jane, and prosecutors getting the last word.

Diddy's defense attorney Marc Agnifilo put on a big show handling the defense's closing argument all by himself ... getting dramatic and theatrical as he paced before the jury and explained why he feels the charges against his client are bogus.

With Diddy's family watching from the gallery, Agnifilo told jurors Diddy was a victim of the government's bedroom policing ... and he warned us all, we could be the next targets if the feds don't like the way we have sex ... as he says was the case with Diddy.

Rick Ross decided Hip Hop was in need of more opulent sound -- so he linked with Pharrell Williams and shot a music video in the streets of Paris!!!

On Friday, Rozay ignited his new record deal with the release of his "For The Money," the lead single for his upcoming 12th album.

Rick Ross tells TMZ Hip Hop, “This record represents elevation — not just in sound, but in mindset."

Federal prosecutors went to their closer Friday as they got the last word in the Diddy criminal trial ... and their star lawyer tried to pick apart an animated closing argument from Diddy's defense.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey, who is known for her closing arguments, handled the government's rebuttal to Marc Agnifilo's impassioned defense of Diddy.

Comey tried to poke holes in Agnifilo's arguments ... a reversal of roles in this trial, as Diddy's army of lawyers spent the past 7 weeks poking holes in the prosecution's 34 witnesses.

Jeremy Renner's "Mayor Of Kingstown" costar D Smoke says he's an inspiration to be around on set -- and it's not just the A-list acting chops that have him in awe!!!

TMZ linked up with the Inglewood rapper during his boxing workout with none other than Manny Pacquiao, where he dished on Renner's recovery on set.

We're 2 1/2 years removed from Renner's near-fatal snowmobile accident, and D Smoke, who just wrapped up 'MOK' Season 4, says Renner powered through Season 3 ... through rehab that included lifting weights on the Paramount+ thriller set.