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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.

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.

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 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.

Nicki Minaj is taking a hard look in the rearview mirror ... admitting there are plenty of lyrics from her past she'd rewrite if she had the chance.

The rap superstar got candid on "The Bryce Crawford Podcast," saying a lot of the music culture she helped shape wasn't exactly leading people toward God ... but rather money, status, and material things ... and she's willing to take responsibility for something she regrets.

Nicki explained ... when she was younger, she didn't fully grasp how much influence she had over her audience ... and there are definitely lyrics she would've left on the cutting room floor.

She also dove into one of music's juiciest conspiracy theories -- the Illuminati -- and while she didn't say whether it's real, she claimed she's definitely had powerful people working against her throughout her career.

Ashley Parker Angel isn't ruling out a future return to O-Town ... telling us "never say never" when asked if he'd ever consider reuniting with the group ... but it sounds like there's some lingering issues that need to be resolved.

Ashley chopped it up with Alexa Klohn and Charlie Neff on the "TMZ Podcast" and he revealed there's still some group drama that hasn't been fully hashed out. He says they simply haven't found the right environment to have those difficult conversations.

Despite all that, the boy band singer insists he's supportive of his former bandmates and is happy they're continuing to perform and celebrate O-Town's legacy.

Ariana Grande does have tears left to cry after all ... and she let them out onstage during her tour.

The pop star was about to perform "Hampstead" at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Sunday night when she got so overwhelmed by her fans' support she broke down in tears before introducing the song.

Wiping away tears, Ariana explained feeling overwhelmed "in the most beautiful way ever."

Oliver Tree's ex Melanie Martinez says she's been an "absolute wreck" ever since news broke that the popular singer died in a fiery helicopter crash.

Martinez posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram Stories after Tree and five other people were killed Sunday when two helicopters collided while flying over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

In her message, Martinez showered Tree with praise, writing that he was a true artist with a soft heart and a contagious and warm laugh.

Oliver Tree laid out the details of his will during an interview just weeks before his death ... and he says his family's not getting a dime.

The singer-songwriter -- who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on Sunday -- appeared on the "Zach Sang Show" back in April ... and he told the host he doesn't feel the wealth he's made from music belongs to him.

Tree says he set up his will so most of his cash is going back to artists through a foundation he started.

Jacquees isn't letting Lecrae's comments slide quietly ... the R&B singer is firing back after the gospel star suggested he wasn't good enough for Deiondra Sanders.

We caught up with Jacquees while he was promoting his new single and upcoming album, "Mood 2" ... and you gotta watch the clip, because he wastes no time unloading on Lecrae after hearing the comments for the first time.

The drama stems from a recent podcast appearance featuring Deiondra -- the daughter of NFL legend Deion Sanders -- and Lecrae. During their conversation, Deiondra opened up about her relationship with Jacquees, while Lecrae admitted he was disappointed by the pairing ... telling her, "From the outside looking in ... I wanted more for you."

Wu-Tang Clan is being hailed by New York Knicks' fans as the savior of their historic NBA Finals comeback win ... and while RZA wouldn't say they helped the Knicks triumph, he tells TMZ the iconic group brought a spark to a deflated Madison Square Garden.

Here's the deal ... the Knicks were getting destroyed by the San Antonio Spurs at halftime of Game 4 when Wu took the floor for a performance that got the place rockin' and rolling.

RZA tells TMZ ... the group had to dig deep ... because they were also super bummed by the Spurs having their way with their team ... so they changed some lyrics to include the Knicks in their songs to make sure fans got back in the mood ... and the rest is, well, history.

The man who was arrested after Sabrina Carpenter claimed he showed up at her home multiple times is now objecting to her request for court-ordered protection against him ... TMZ has learned.

Sabrina obtained a temporary restraining order against William Applegate earlier this month ... but Applegate is now asking the court to deny the singer's request for a permanent order prohibiting him from coming near her ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

Applegate said he did not believe Sabrina wanted the restraining order … and that it was concocted by her team and "brought against Carpenter's will by her employed security group and the Los Angeles Police Department in conjunction with her legal team as an artifact of a military government program's maligned instructions."

He claimed Sabrina's Coachella performances on April 10 and April 17 were "made for and directed at me."

Applegate also alleged that the singer and her family "knew about my presence outside her residence as soon as it began in April."

A clip of Taylor Swift talking to Jimmy Jam at Thursday's Songwriters Hall of Fame red carpet is going viral -- showing her telling the R&B legend she was having trouble holding a conversation with him -- but we're told the video doesn't tell the whole story.

Check out the short clip ... Taylor and Jimmy are chatting it up on the red carpet before Thursday night's ceremony kicked off at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in NYC.

Their back and forth seemed a bit awkward, and it didn't take long for Taylor to say ... "I feel like I'm no good at conversation right now."

Olivia Rodrigo named her new album "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love" ... but judging by these pics, she's looking anything but gloomy!

To celebrate the release of her third studio album, we're taking a peek behind the curtain at Olivia doing what makes her happy ... making music.

Whether she's locked in with a pair of headphones at a recording studio or strumming away during a guitar jam session, she's clearly having the time of her life.

Taylor Swift just hit the red carpet for the Songwriters Hall of Fame looking absolutely dazzling ... and a far cry from her going bonkers last night at the Knicks game.

The superstar was in full control of the moment ... and gave the carpet cameras exactly what they wanted as she posed in a beautiful, form-fitting black dress featuring a floral pattern.

As you know ... TS was at Game 4 of the NBA Finals last night, courtside seats along with pals and fellow musicians and singers Alana and Este Haim ... going absolutely berserk during and after the game.

Talk about an awkward seating chart ... Taylor Swift found herself just a few rows away from Scooter Braun during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.

Two of the biggest names from one of music's most public feuds found themselves in the same building -- and surprisingly close quarters -- as eagle-eyed fans noticed Taylor was spotted uncomfortably close to crossing paths with Scooter, who sat just rows away.

Video from inside the arena showed the music mogul sitting only three rows back from the pop superstar with his gleaming girlfriend Sydney Sweeney, the couple seemingly separated from Swift by a barricade.

Chris Brown scored a small victory in his legal battle with a former housekeeper suing him over an alleged vicious dog attack ... a judge ruled the housekeeper will NOT be allowed to bring up his past arrest for assaulting Rihanna at their upcoming trial ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge granted Chris' request to exclude any evidence about the infamous Rihanna assault from being introduced to the jury.

Chris is being sued by Maria Avila, who claims in 2020 she was mauled by a large dog named Hades while taking out the trash at the singer's Los Angeles home.

Breezy's denied he's responsible for her injuries and previously argued Maria possibly provoked the dog.