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Rapper Saweetie is being dragged to court by a concert promoter, accusing her of fraud … TMZ has learned.

The company Moon Dream Production filed suit against Saweetie and Icy Grl Touring for fraud and breach of contract.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Saweetie entered into a deal to perform 4 shows in Japan from July 18 to July 26, 2025. Moon Dream claims Saweetie agreed to perform for a $200k fee. She was paid a $100k deposit, per court docs.

The concert promoter says Saweetie breached the deal by failing to perform the shows. The suit claimed the rapper and her entire team “utilized all the visa services facilitated by” the promoter, which allowed her to 'enter Japan, then proceeded to perform at different venues for other vendors on the same dates she was contractually bound to perform” for them.

Aqua -- the European dance-pop group behind the hit song "Barbie Girl" -- is breaking up almost 30 years after the release of their global hit.

Band members Lene Nystrøm, René Dif, and Søren Rasted took to social media to announce the end of a 3-decade era, writing ... "AQUA has been such a huge part of our lives, and together we’ve had the chance to experience more than we ever dared to dream of."

They thanked fans for their support and noted that they've got "nothing but love and gratitude" for their time in the group.

Shakira has scored a massive court win in Spain ... officially ending her years-long war with the country's tax authorities after a judge ruled the government unfairly pursued the singer over alleged fraud ... TMZ has learned.

Shakira's team tells TMZ ... they called the ruling an "ultimate victory" ... after Spain's National High Court sided fully with the superstar in the final open legal battle against the Spanish Tax Agency.

The court found officials couldn't prove Shakira spent the legally required 183 days in Spain to qualify as a tax resident ... with the ruling stating it was "obvious" the penalties against her were "contrary to law."

Cardi B rocked a different kind of diamond this weekend ... a baseball diamond. The mother of 4 stepped up to the plate this weekend to throw out the first pitch at her son Wave's baseball game ... but she made it clear the experience came with a few unexpected conditions she wasn’t exactly used to.

The "Pretty & Petty" rapper brought plenty of star power to the stadium as fans snapped photos and cheered the supportive mother on.

While Cardi leaned into the moment in front of the crowd, she later took to social media with a bit of commentary about the experience ... specifically the outdoor setting.

Dennis Locorriere -- the unmistakable voice and longtime front man tied to the global success of Dr. Hook -- has died, TMZ has learned.

In a statement released by his management, they confirmed he passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after what they described as a “long and courageous battle” with kidney disease.

They added that Locorriere faced his illness with “remarkable strength, dignity, and resilience,” and remained deeply loved by those closest to him. “He will be remembered for his warmth, love, and the lasting impact he had on those around him,” the statement continued, while asking for privacy for his family and loved ones during this time.

Harry Styles launched his "Together, Together" tour in Amsterdam Saturday night with none other than Zoë Kravitz spotted in the crowd, supporting her reported fiancé.

The actress was seen attending Styles’ show in The Netherlands, where the singer launched his latest run of performances to a packed arena ... following the release of his album "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally."

Kravitz appeared relaxed and like a proud wifey as she watched from the audience -- alongside comedian and longtime friend of Styles, James Corden -- cheering on her reported fiancé during the high-energy set.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may not be married yet, but they're certainly acting like a married couple while out and about in NYC.

The famous lovebirds hit up a private event at Honey's cocktail bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Saturday night. After being chauffeured to the pub, the two hopped out of an SUV in their stunning outfits and walked hand-in-hand to the front door.

Travis then placed one of his hands gently on Taylor's back as he guided her inside the building.

Here's the skinny, Azealia Banks is going heavy on the insults at Lizzo, referring to her now as "Fat Lizzo."

But Lizzo doesn't seem bothered one bit by the nasty remark, taking to X on Friday to let Azealia know she doesn't mind being called "fat."

And the plot gets thicker than Azealia Banks says Lizzo is, with the two singers continuing there's back and forth on social. Here's how that went down ...

Taylor Swift has been all over the Big Apple recently, and now she’s hitting the town with her man -- Travis Kelce -- for a dinner date ... while the lovebirds keep the world in utter suspense about ... well ... you know what.

The power couple was photographed by paparazzi Friday night, strolling hand-in-hand through Manhattan's Soho neighborhood before heading inside Or’esh, a fancy Mediterranean restaurant. 

Taylor couldn't help but smile in her chic flowery dress and high heels while rocking the engagement ring given to her by her hunky fiancé. Speaking of whom, Travis was also sporting a grin while dressed in dark pants, black dress shoes and a pinstripe button down shirt with animal patterns. 

Britney Spears has a wild Friday night lined up ... complete with buttered popcorn, Slurpees and a movie theater screening of "The Devil Wears Prada 2."

The pop icon just shared a wild video, which sure seemed to be in her car, apparently on the way to the theater ... and she says she's going to chow down on popcorn with loads of butter and wash it all down with an iced beverage. Worth noting ... it appeared Brit was in the driver's seat when she made the video.

Britney says she's buying a ticket for 'TDWP2' ... even though she prefers Gucci or Chanel ... but as she says, if the Devil is down with Prada, then so be it.

Kanye West just got hit with another major blow ... 'cause an upcoming concert in India has been suspended over security fears.

The controversial rapper was supposed to perform May 23 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi ... but organizers White Fox announced Friday they're axing that date after government and police warnings tied to the capital's current high-alert situation.

The organizers said safety comes first ... especially after spending months prepping what they claimed would've been one of the biggest live productions India's ever seen.

Drake didn't just drop three albums ... he dropped a grenade on half the industry.

The rap superstar surprise-released "Iceman," "Habibti" and "Maid of Honour" all at once after a massive Toronto livestream event ... and fans immediately started dissecting the lyrics for apparent shots aimed at everyone from LeBron James to Rick Ross, A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar.

On "Make Them Remember," he appears to go straight at LeBron with the line ..."I shouldn’t even be shocked to see you in that arena, because you always made your career off of switching teams up."

Drake put Toronto on ice Thursday night ... using his entire hometown as the backdrop for the giant frozen rollout for not one, but THREE new albums. Surprise!!!

The 6 God lit up the city's skyline by freezing the CN Tower with a massive projection-mapping stunt tied to his new album, "Iceman." The special effect reportedly used 75 projectors and played out during Drake's "Iceman Episode 4" live stream Thursday night.

A sea of fans swarmed the base of the tower after rumors spread all day that Drizzy was cooking up another hometown spectacle ... and he delivered.

Lady Gaga gave fans a shock on Thursday in Los Angeles ... when the superstar gave an unexpected performance for the one-night showing of her concert film "Mayhem Requiem."

Social media was flooded with videos of Gaga dressed in a flowing red-and-black Victorian gown, making her way around The Grove ... heading out of the Apple Store and over to a nearby AMC Theatres location, backed by a New Orleans-esque marching band playing her "Mayhem" hits as 40 goth performers writhed and crept along.

The surprise appearance promoted the one-night-only event premiering her live performance film, 'Mayhem Requiem' ... recorded at her January concert at The Wiltern.

Gaga also gave a short speech before the film screened, talking about the process of creating the project and how much it means to her. She also thanked the fans for their undying support and love. "Mayhem Requiem" is streaming on Apple Music.

The White House is going full TikTok troll mode again, this time using a Tate McRae track to hype up its border wall push ... while taking a not-so-subtle shot at China in the process.

In a new video posted to the administration’s official TikTok account, it shows dramatic clips of President Donald Trump arriving in China ... while one of Tate’s moody anthems, "Just Keep Watching," blasts in the background.

The post brags the U.S. wall is coming together better than the Great Wall of China itself ... instantly igniting chaos in the comment section, where users debated everything from politics to whether Tate even knew her music was being used in the first place.

Kanye West didn't need to hit the concession stand on his movie date with Bianca Censori ... because he brought his snack with him.

Ye's wife put her killer curves on full display when they stepped out in Westwood Friday night, wearing a sheer gray bodysuit.

Bianca's boobs and buns were both out for the occasion ... leaving little to the imagination. She was most covered up by those chunky red knee-high boots she was rocking.