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Cardi B’s not getting on bedrest just yet ... she’s still performing shows -- taking the stage in Central Park with a bulging tummy!

The rapper played the Global Citizen Festival in NYC Saturday ... and, she jumped onstage in a very tight top that accentuated the curve of her pregnant stomach.

Check out the clip ... Cardi strides around the stage ... rapping her track “Outside” which just came out earlier this year. She ain’t lipsyncing either BTW -- she’s changing up the tempo and proving she’s giving this show 100% effort.

Justin and Hailey Bieber aren't sitting at home reading all the chatter regarding Selena Gomez's wedding online ... they're staying busy this weekend -- getting errands done and seemingly making big deals!

The singer-songwriter and his model wife stepped out separately Friday afternoon -- the day before Selena officially tied the knot with Benny Blanco -- with Hailey heading over for a quick trip to the DMV.

Hailey looked stylish in a gray coat and black pants ... donning a pair of superstar sunglasses as she strode into the Santa Monica locale.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco might have a few haters on their big day, including one big-time celebrity ... the feisty Oregon Duck!

Here's the deal ... the University of Oregon is facing off against Penn State University Saturday afternoon in Happy Valley, PA with kickoff set to take place at 4:30 PM PT.

However, attendees got an early start on the festivities because the popular college football pregame show "College Gameday" set up on PSU's campus to preview the exciting matchup ... and The Oregon Duck whipped out a sign while in the crowd.

Florence Welch -- lead singer of Florence & The Machine -- once nearly died from a shocking ectopic pregnancy back in 2023 ... and required emergency surgery in order to save her life.

The "Dog Days Are Over" singer revealed the shocking story in a recent interview with The Guardian and said it was the closest she's ever come to death ... describing how a few days after learning that she miscarried, she discovered the fertilized egg was implanted outside her uterus -- causing her fallopian tube to rupture and leading to severe internal bleeding.

Welch, now 39, recalled she found herself pregnant with her on-again, off-again guitarist boyfriend -- whose identity she chose to keep private -- in 2023, and at the time was set to headline the Cornwall Music Festival.

Selena Gomez's wedding to Benny Blanco will be as star-studded as it gets ... with some of her "Only Murders in the Building" co-stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Paul Rudd confirmed to be supporting her on her special day!

Check out our gallery -- the actors all gathered Friday evening at Santa Barbara, California's luxury hillside hotel El Encanto for some mingling on the elegant patio before heading off to the rehearsal dinner.

All three actors look dapper, dressed in suits and smiling as they spoke among other well-dressed guests. Paul is even seen cracking up as he speaks to Steve at one point.

"Messy" hitmaker Lola Young suddenly canceled her performance at Audacy's We Can Survive concert Friday night ... and the reasoning seems pretty serious.

The British singer's manager, Nick Shymansky, shared the news on her Instagram Story Friday not long before she was scheduled to take the stage at New Jersey's Prudential Center.

He told fans she had to pull out "due to a sensitive matter" and then shared a note about her mental health, explaining ... "Lola is very open about her mental health and there are very occasionally (sic) days where myself and my team have to take protective measures to keep her safe."

Alabama Barker's got a lot of team spirit ... and, not a lot of clothes -- baring nearly all in a tiny take on an Ole Miss cheerleader outfit!

The model and rapper shared several snaps in a cleavage and tummy revealing baby blue top -- with the Nike symbol on one side of her chest and "Ole Miss" written out on the other side.

She added a tiny skirt and knee-high white boots to the look ... while giving the camera a seductive look from Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi.

Syd and The Internet are breathing "ego life" into revving up a new album ... the Grammy-nominated band has been on a self-imposed hiatus since 2022, but their leader is confirming with TMZ Hip Hop they're back!!!

We caught up with Syd at LAX on Friday en route to joining Reneé Rapp on the 27-city "Bite Me Tour," where she serves as an opener alongside Absolutely and Ravyn Lenae.

Syd just dropped a new record titled "GMFU (Got Me F***** Up)" from her upcoming album, and lets us in on the secret that Steve Lacy is also carving out a new solo album -- in addition to building The Internet album to maximize his time!!!

Rolling Ray's memory will forever live on rent-free in Bobby Lytes' mind ... the two Zeus Network stars had their clashes, but Bobby tells TMZ Hip Hop he misses his friend dearly.

We linked up with Bobby this week at 1 Hotel in WeHo, as he was heading to the taping of the "Baddies Africa" reunion special and got him to say a few words about the quick-witted social media star, who passed away just two days shy of his 29th birthday on September 3.

Bobby certifies he deems Ray a legend in life and death, and he definitely received a monumental in the world he thrived in ... Cardi B, Joseline Hernandez, William The Baddest, and more all mourned him publicly.

Can you guess which Hollywood hottie saddled up and showcased her rockin' bod in this cinched snap! We'll give you a few clues that'll have you melting ...

In 2021, she won a Grammy ... She's collaborated with big names in the biz like Tyler, the Creator, Snoop Dogg and Daniel Caesar. If you're not wrapped up in her social media pages -- which are too hot to handle at times -- she'll sincerely see you on her tour ...

Dua Lipa’s been tearing up the stage on her "Radical Optimism" tour ... but even pop queens need a breather, and she grabbed hers before lighting up Miami!

Check it out -- Dua flaunted her insanely toned, bronzed bod in a teeny metallic bikini at The Setai Miami Beach on Thursday, even tugging the strings down while lounging to dodge those dreaded tan lines.

Dua kept it makeup-free and low-key -- scrolling her phone, chatting with a pal, and soaking up chill vibes as she recharged.

Hot Boys rapper Turk was unceremoniously booted from the Cash Money Millionaires' 30th Anniversary Tour after clashing with his groupmate B.G. ... but Turk says the promoters still owe him more than $300K on his contract, and he's taking legal action to get it!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained legal docs on Friday filed in Broward County, Florida, showing Turk is suing Artists By Artists Agency LLC and Dope Shows Inc. for breach of contract, unauthorized use of his name and likeness, and more.

According to the suit, Turk was booted from the tour in July after he was faced with a pay cut and refused to budge, citing the contract he previously signed ... he says the contract was for $400K and he wasn't going to walk away from the hundreds of thousands still owed to him under it.

Celeste Rivas ran away from home multiple times in 2024 ... but, it seems she didn't always disappear without a trace ... because security camera footage captured one time she left.

TMZ has obtained video from a liquor store just down the street from Celeste's family home ... taken just after 7 AM on March 19, 2024 in Lake Elsinore, CA ... in which a person in a black hoodie and white pants -- identified by her family as Rivas -- is striding down the street.

Another angle shows Rivas jogging around a corner ... alternating between a walk and a run before disappearing from frame.

Tekashi 6ix9ine copped to violating the terms of his probation once again, this time for pleading guilty to assaulting a man in a mall who called him a "snitch" ... and now he's been placed on supervised release with an ankle monitor.

TMZ Hip Hop obtained legal docs handed down in federal court in NYC on Friday, ordering the rainbow-haired rapper to adhere to home confinement with an electronic monitor, barring the usual exceptions for getting out of the house ... like for religious services, medical and mental health treatment, and court-ordered appearances.

The altercation went down in August at the Palm Beach County Mall in Florida after 6ix9ine and another man were accused of knocking a third man down to the ground, then kicking and punching him until they realized he was armed, and fled the scene.

Assata Shakur -- godmother to rapper Tupac Shakur -- has died in Cuba, according to her daughter.

Her daughter wrote on Facebook ... Assata "took her last earthly breath" Thursday afternoon, going on to say in part ... "words cannot describe the depth of loss that I am feeling at this time."

The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs reportedly released a statement, confirming she died in Havana of health complications and advanced age.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s "I do's" are almost here -- and judging by these pics, the weekend wedding is shaping up to be one heck of a Cali-style affair!

A massive white marquee has popped up on a private Montecito, Santa Barbara County estate -- wrapped in palm trees and looking like a luxe oasis, ready to wow guests when they roll in for the nuptials, expected to go down Saturday.

A second dark gray tent is locked in for the altar where Selena and Benny will swap vows to make it official.