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Cardi B had time to meet and greet fans for a quick autograph session on her way out of a California courtroom, but seemed to be tiptoeing very carefully while she did it.

TMZ Hip Hop got this vid of Cardi looking stunning in an all-white pantsuit, while rocking the $73K diamond-encrusted watch her boyfriend, Stefon Diggs, gifted her ... along with a highly bedazzled Louis Vuitton bag.

But it's not Cardi's fashion a lot of fans are eyeing, instead her Wednesday exit from court in Alhambra -- just east of L.A. -- is remarkable because of the help she was getting from a bodyguard.

She took a rest inside her SUV during the lunch break, and struggled a bit to get into the back seat.

Jessie J is prioritizing her road to recovery over going on the road ... the singer just announced the cancellation of her U.S. tour and a postponement of other dates abroad.

The pop star shared the disappointing update Thursday, confirming the U.S. leg of her tour -- which was scheduled for November 2025 -- is no longer happening.

Per JJ, the decision came amid news she would need to have a second surgery following her hospitalization earlier this month. She assured fans it was "nothing too serious," but had to be done before the year ended.

The pop girlies are taking over ... and Ariana Grande's announcing her "Eternal Sunshine" tour, her first time hitting the stage in 7 years ... and yep, all the dates are here!

Ariana dropped the deets on IG Thursday ... the tour kicks off in Oakland, California next June, runs across North America, and wraps in August with a 5-night takeover of London’s O2 Arena.

The hype’s already in overdrive, especially after Ari teased it this week. Wednesday, she dropped a futuristic clip with the words "see you next year" and "announcement loading" flashing across the screen.

The Backsteet Boys are winning big in Sin City ... because we found out how much they are raking in with their Las Vegas residency ... and it's a huge figure.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the band is grossing $4 million a night for their ongoing residency at the Sphere.

Here's how they're pulling in that much on the daily ... our sources say there's not much overhead or significant expenses involved -- they paid a one time fee of about $7 to $8 million for all the graphics they use in their shows -- and they've more than recouped what they spent on creative.

Drake vs. Kendrick? Cute. The real heavyweight grudge match is in the senior circuit ...  'cause Mick Jagger’s new nemesis seems to be none other than George freakin' Thorogood!

Yup, TMZ snagged the vid -- 75-year-old blues-rock legend George exited Houston’s House of Blues Wednesday following his show with The Destroyers ... only to turn back, eye a fan and drop the line ... "You tell Mick Jagger he can suck on that," pointing at the venue behind him, to a few supportive cheers, with one onlooker exclaiming "U-S-A!"

For the record -- there’s zero known beef between the "Bad to the Bone" singer and 82-year-old Mick. So either George was flexing to claim he's the boss, straight-up trolling for kicks, or just tossing Mick's name out at random 'cause of an adrenaline high.

Jan Ravnik, who went viral as Taylor Swift's gorgeous "Eras" tour backup dancer, is ready to "shake, shake, shake, shake" it in the ballroom ... he's joined Season 34 of "Dancing With the Stars."

The ABC dancing competition broke the casting news Thursday, after previously teasing a Swift-centric update the day before.

ICYMI ... the 'DWTS' social accounts pushed out a photo of purple glitter, similar to the aesthetic shared by T Swift amid her new 'Life of a Showgirl' era.

Selena Gomez couldn't be happier for her "bestie" Taylor Swift getting engaged to Travis Kelce ... gushing on social media to show her excitement.

The actress took to her IG story to re-share the viral shot of Travis down on one knee looking up at Taylor in a garden ... writing, "When bestie gets engaged" coupled with a heart-face emoji.

Selena chose the perfect song to match her mood ... playing Queen's "You're My Best Friend" over the pic.

Meghan Trainor showed up dripping in glam at an L.A. premiere Wednesday night -- and hun, she worked those angles like a pro runway model on overtime!

The singer went full showstopper in a dangerously plunging black top flaunting that January breast augmentation ... teaming it with tiny white shorts, turning heads at "The Paper" premiere.

Meghan topped it off with an old Hollywood updo and killer heels, posing like she owned the red carpet and serving pure body-confidence vibes.

Swift-mania's in overdrive ... but Taylor's ex Joe Alwyn looks like he's feeling the total opposite, 'cause he's popped up for the first time since her engagement news, rocking an outfit as blue as his mood.

TMZ got the shots ... the Brit hit the London streets Wednesday with a buddy, but couldn’t muster even a hint of a grin ... a sharp contrast to his ex, who’s now riding high on engagement bliss.

Joe -- who called it quits with Taylor after 6 years together, months before she linked up with Travis in 2023 -- clearly looks down and out. Either his buddy’s a dud in the joke department ... or Joe’s really in his feelings over Taylor’s fairy tale with Trav.

Joke's on anyone following for the Ja Rule TikTok trend ... the "Always On Time" rapper was recently in Los Angeles for Nelly's Where The Party Out Tour, where he got Lizzo's support ... while also getting her lit!!!

TMZ Hip Hop got video of Ja, his wife Aisha, and Lizzo backstage at the Intuit Dome, flicking it up and throwing back shots of his Amber & Opal honey botanical whiskey and listening to vintage Ghostface Killah.

Lizzo was analyzing the sweeteners used in the whiskey and ended up suggesting herself into creating a Vanilla Coke flavor, so stay tuned!!!

Ooh, baby, baby ... Salt-N-Pepa's upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for musical influence is missing an RSVP ... according to the group's original DJ Spinderella!!!

TMZ Hip Hop spoke to Latoya Hanson, who was a founding member of SNP all the way up to the release of the trio's 1986 debut album, "Hot, Cool & Vicious" ... you can see her on the cover art!!!

Latoya tells us no one from SNP contacted her about the ceremony going down -- not surprising on her part because she says it's the type of sneakiness from Cheryl "Salt" James that got her booted from the group!!!

Rihanna just made a grand social media announcement and no, it's not from Savage X Fenty ... her profile picture and header has been updated with her album titles.

On Tuesday, Riri's longtime label, Roc Nation, revealed this Friday marks the 20th anniversary of the island gal having everyone do the "Pon de Replay" via her debut album, "Music of the Sun."

The social drop also rattled off all her album titles from "MOTS" to the final one, "Anti" with a promise to deliver new merch.

Allow TMZ Hip Hop to be the first to offer congratulations to French Montana and Sheikha Mahra, a Princess of Dubai ... the "royal" couple have an engagement to celebrate!!!

Love seems to be swirling in the air amid the pre-NFL season engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ... but a rep for French tells us the couple got engaged during Paris Fashion Week in June, shortly after he stunted on the runway.

The two have been spotted together since 2024, from everywhere from mosques, to upscale restaurants in Dubai and Morocco, to magnifying their love at the Pont des Arts in Paris, and enjoying desert escapades by camelback.

Cardi B returned to the stand Wednesday in court to defend herself against assault allegations made by a former security guard -- and she suspects a cash grab!!!

The prosecutor was questioning Cardi about her and Emani Ellis' social media posts in the aftermath of an alleged altercation at a Beverly Hills obstetrician's office in 2018.

Cardi said her fans got wind of Ellis "posting lies" about the incident at the time, and she told the prosecutor she blew it off ... claiming Ellis is just trying to get money from her. When asked why she thinks the civil suit is a ploy for payment, Cardi bluntly said "because she's suing me for $24 million."

One of Offset’s all-time worst experiences? Sounds like marriage -- he swears he’ll never be a groom again … and even advised other men to run from the altar!

On the "Full Send" podcast, the rapper laid it out ... at 33, he’s done the whole marriage thing with Cardi B, raised three kids ... and in his mind, that mission’s already complete.

Offset doubled down ... even warning host Kyle Forgeard, who dreams of settling down, not to do it unless he’s ready to flip his whole life upside down.

Jennifer Lopez may be hustlin' to stay queen of every stage and screen ... but her former costar Luis Guzmán just yanked the tiara right off her head.

The "Wednesday" star -- who plays Gomez Addams on the Netflix hit -- was quizzed by costar Emma Myers on his takes about past colleagues ... and after showering Catherine Zeta-Jones and Adam Sandler with love, he hit J Lo with a limp shrug and a flat "OK."'

Luis' "meh"-level response sent shockwaves across the table ... even Jenna Ortega and Joy Sunday were wide-eyed, giggling as the awkwardness hung in the air.