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Taylor Swift ha vuelto a hacer lo que mejor sabe: subirse al escenario y cantar, solo que esta vez está en Tokio, dando inicio al primero de 4 espectáculos antes de ir a Las Vegas.

La estrella del pop reanudó el miércoles el tramo internacional de la gira Eras, apareciendo en el Tokyo Dome para cantar su set completo de canciones frente a un estadio lleno, y miles de fans. Por lo que se ve en estas fotos, no ha perdido ni un paso desde noviembre.

TayTay lució su vestuario habitual para el concierto y estaba llena de energía, como suele ser. Y sí, los Swifties llegaron temprano para disfrutar de todo el show.

Recuerden, esta es la primera vez que Taylor realiza una actuación así desde Acción de Gracias, cuando tuvo un par de conciertos en Brasil y uno terminó en tragedia.

Una vez que terminó esos espectáculos, sin embargo, regresó a Estados Unidos y pasó el resto de las vacaciones con Travis Kelce, así como con amigos y familiares, y ha tenido un buen descanso de su vida profesional estos últimos dos meses.

La rutina, sin embargo, comienza de nuevo, pues estará actuando regularmente de nuevo en todo el mundo durante el resto de este año, aunque con algunas breves lagunas aquí y allá.

En cuanto a este próximo fin de semana, en el que Travis y los Chiefs se enfrentan a los 49ers en el Super Bowl, se espera que Taylor aparezca, pues tendrá un montón de tiempo.

Ella podría llegar en un jet porque de todas maneras estará al frente y al centro para animar a su novio como lo ha hecho durante gran parte de la temporada de la NFL. Su último show en Tokio termina el sábado, tras lo cual puede volar en su jet sin presiones.

Mientras tanto, sus fans en Tokio podrán disfrutar de ella por los próximos días.

Taylor Swift is back to doing what she does best -- hitting the stage and belting out tunes ... only here she's in Tokyo, kicking off the first of 4 shows before darting back to Vegas.

The pop star resumed the international leg of the 'Eras' tour Wednesday, popping up at the Tokyo Dome for her regular full set of songs in front of a packed house ... and thousands of fans. From the looks of these photos, she hasn't lost a step since November.

TayTay was rocking all her usual costumes and wardrobe for the concert -- and she was full of energy, just like she usually is. And yes ... the Swifties got there early to take it all in.

Remember ... this is the first time Taylor has performed in a setting like this since right around Thanksgiving time -- when she had a few gigs lined up in Brazil ... some of which ended in tragedy.

Once she wrapped those shows, though, she came right back to the States and spent the rest of the holidays with Travis Kelce -- as well as friends and family ... and she's had a nice long break from her professional life these past couple months.

The grind, however, kicks off anew now ... and she'll be regularly performing again all over the world through the rest of this year -- albeit, with some brief gaps here and there.

As for this upcoming weekend -- when Travis and the Chiefs play the 49ers in the Super Bowl -- Taylor is expected to show up for that come Sunday ... she'll have plenty of time.

Granted, she might be jet-lagged -- but by all accounts, TS will be front and center to cheer on her boyfriend like she has been for much of the NFL season. Her final show in Tokyo finishes up on Saturday ... after which, she can just jet back here with no real pressure.

In the meantime ... her Tokyo fans get to enjoy her for the next few days. Win-win!

Toby Keith was honored by his beloved Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team Tuesday night in the best way possible ... with some meaningful courtside tributes -- and a big win.

The country star's favorite squad set out a guitar, a red solo cup and an OU ball cap just before tip-off against No. 21-ranked BYU ... to remember the musician in the wake of his passing.

The team also held a moment of silence for Keith inside Lloyd Noble Center in Norman ... before it went out and put on one of its best performances of the season.

The Sooners trounced the Cougars, 82-66 ... and then they kept the homages to Keith flowing in the postgame.

Head coach Porter Moser brought a red cup to his meeting with media members ... and said some kind words about Keith in a cheers to the "Should've Been A Cowboy" crooner.

Later, Moser's entire team raised a cup high for Keith in the locker room as well.

Keith, of course, would have loved it all ... he was seen supporting the Sooners throughout his life -- showing up for almost every big sporting event the school had.

In fact, he was such a notable fan ... the university released a statement following his death that read, in part, "We thank him for the unwavering support he always gave, his generosity as a human being and the countless smiles and memories he created here in Oklahoma and around the world."

As we reported, Keith died peacefully on Monday while surrounded by his family after a battle with stomach cancer. He was 62 years old.

SZA definitivamente es de las artistas que ve el "vaso medio lleno", pues dice que ya ha superado el haber perdido el Álbum del Año en la 66ª edición de los Premios Grammy.

La rapera y cantante de R&B se sentó con The Hollywood Reporter el lunes, un día después de que su álbum "SOS" perdiera frente a "Midnights" de Taylor Swift por el premio más importante de la noche, y dijo que no le importaban tanto los trofeos como simplemente "sobrevivir a la noche".

Por si se lo perdieron, SZA también actuó en los Grammys este domingo y llegó tarde a recibir uno de los tres Grammys que ganó debido a ello, por lo que parece que la artista de 34 años tenía asuntos mucho más urgentes en su mente.

Básicamente, SZA dijo que está feliz de haber ganado 3 premios, sin importar cuán grandes o pequeños sean a los ojos del resto del mundo, agregando que no estuvo "bombardeando en televisión", por lo que todo funcionó muy bien para ella.

Y si creen que perder una de sus nominaciones frente a T-Swift está molestando a SZA, piénsalo dos veces porque le dijo a The Hollywood Reporter que llegó a hablar un montón con Taylor en el evento y la encontró "divertidísima".

Suena como el comienzo de una hermosa amistad entre celebridades.

Es importante señalar que SZA también ha estado recibiendo una tonelada de amor de otras celebridades, como por ejemplo Beyoncé, quien parece haberle enviado una nota escrita que ella volvió a publicar en Instagram. Definitivamente, hace que sea difícil obsesionarse con un Grammy más cuando la Reina se contacta contigo.

SZA's definitely a "glass half full" kinda artist ... because she says she's already moved on from losing Album of the Year at the 66th Grammy Awards.

The rapper/R&B singer sat down with The Hollywood Reporter Monday -- one day after her album "SOS" lost out to Taylor Swift's "Midnights" for the evening's biggest award -- and, she said she didn't care as much about the trophies as simply "surviving the night."

ICYMI ... SZA also performed on Grammys Sunday -- and was late receiving one of the three Grammys she did win because of it -- so, it seems the 34-year-old had much more pressing issues on her mind.

Basically, SZA said she's happy to have won 3 awards, no matter how big or small they are in the rest of the world's eyes ... adding she didn't "bomb on live television" so the whole thing worked out great for her.

And, if you think losing on one of her nominations to T-Swift's buggin' SZA, then think again -- 'cause she told THR she got to talk with Taylor a ton at the event and called her "funny as hell."

Sounds like the beginning of a beautiful celeb friendship.

FWIW ... SZA's been getting a ton of love from other celebs -- like Beyoncé, who seems to have sent her a handwritten note that she reposted to IG. Definitely makes it hard to obsess over one more Grammy when the Queen reaches out.

Taylor Swift tribute artist and "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestant Jade Jolie is calling all Swifties ... for a meet and greet and Swiftie look-alike contest ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.

Jade is hosting the contest at the Cat's Meow in Downtown Vegas the day before Taylor's beau Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.

There are 3 prizes for Swifties who can pull off Taylor's iconic look -- first place gets a Cat's Meow Party Package valued at $1,500 ... it's 4 hours of karaoke and a premium open bar for up to 20 people.

Second place gets $500 toward a bar tab and third place wins free admission for life to the Cat's Meow ... a famous karaoke joint on Fremont Street.

Jade, a damn good Taylor look-alike, will also host a meet-and-greet with fans.

The event is going down Saturday night from 9 PM to 1 AM ... which should be around the time Taylor is potentially touching down in Vegas after wrapping up her concert in Japan, hopping on her jet and zooming east to catch Travis and the Chiefs play.

Taylor and Jade have crossed paths in the past ... Jade was in her music video for 'You Need To Calm Down' and attended the 2019 VMA's with Tay. It doesn't sound like Taylor's gonna be on hand for this event ... so we're gonna have to settle for a bunch of look-alikes.

Start making those friendship bracelets!!!

Kanye West says he can't book arena shows to perform his new music ... and he's seemingly saying his antisemitic rants are to blame.

Ye just posted a video on his Instagram story complaining about being told by multiple venues there's no availability for him.

Kanye's reasoning ... "And you know why that is."

Reading between the lines here, it seems Kanye says people who run the arenas and stadiums have a problem with him ... likely because of his hateful rants.

There's one arena Kanye says is open to his schtick ... the United Center in Chicago.

Kanye says his hometown arena is the only one he's had access to in the past year ... and it's where he's hosting a listening party Thursday night with Ty Dolla $ign for their new album, "Vultures."

Ye claims he sold out the United Center in seven minutes ... so he's saying he's in high demand but is being blacklisted.

At least, that's the takeaway from this video where he speaks with a lisp due to his new titanium dentures.

Doubling down on his point, Kanye also posted an all-caps note on his IG saying ... "I HAVE NOT BEEN ALLOWED TO PERFORM IN A YEAR FEELS LIKE THE ELVIS PRESLEY MOVIE."

La artista tributo a Taylor Swift y concursante de "RuPaul's Drag Race" -Jade Jolie- está convocando a todos los Swifties para un encuentro y un concurso de imitación de Swiftie antes del Super Bowl LVIII.

Jade organiza el concurso en el bar de karaoke Cat's Meow en Las Vegas el día antes de que Travis Kelce y sus Kansas City Chiefs se enfrenten a los San Francisco 49ers en la Super Bowl.

Hay tres premios para los Swifties que puedan lucir el icónico look de Taylor. El primer puesto se lleva un Cat's Meow Party Package valorado en 1.500 dólares... son 4 horas de karaoke y barra libre premium para hasta 20 personas.

El segundo lugar recibe $500 hacia una cuenta de bar y el tercer lugar gana la entrada gratuita de por vida a Cat's Meow, un famoso bar de karaoke en la calle Fremont.

Jade es una excelente doble de Taylor que también será la anfitriona de un meet-and-greet con los fans.

El evento tendrá lugar el sábado por la noche de 21:00 PM a 01:00 AM, que será más o menos la hora en la que Taylor podría llegar a las Vegas luego de su concierto en Japón. A tiempo para subirse a su jet y partir a ver a Travis y los Chiefs jugar.

Taylor y Jade se han cruzado en el pasado, Jade estuvo en su video musical para "You Need To Calm Down" y asistió a los VMA 2019 con Tay. No parece que Taylor vaya a estar presente en este evento, así que tendremos que conformarnos con un montón de parecidos.

Kanye West dice que no puede reservar conciertos en estadios para presentar su nueva música y al parecer piensa que sus diatribas antisemitas son las culpables.

Ye acaba de publicar una historia de Instagram quejándose de haber sido informado por varios lugares que no hay disponibilidad para él.

El razonamiento de Kanye: "Ya sabes por qué es esto".

Leyendo entre líneas, parece que Kanye dice que la gente que dirige las arenas y estadios tienen un problema con él, probablemente debido a sus discursos de odio.

Hay una arena que Kanye dice que está abierta, el United Center de Chicago.

Kanye dice que la arena de su ciudad natal es la única a la que ha tenido acceso en el último año y es donde está organizando una fiesta de escucha el jueves por la noche con Ty Dolla $ign para su nuevo álbum, "Vultures".

Ye afirma que agotó las entradas del United Center en siete minutos, por lo que asegura que goza de una alta demanda, pero está en la lista negra.

Al menos, eso es lo que se desprende de este video donde habla con un ceceo debido a su nueva dentadura de titanio.

Reforzando su punto de vista, Kanye también publicó una nota en mayúsculas en su Insta diciendo: "NO SE ME HA PERMITIDO ACTUAR EN UN AÑO, SE SIENTE COMO LA PELÍCULA DE ELVIS PRESLEY".

Selena Quintanilla's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, is telling her side of the story from behind bars in  a new docuseries, but nearly 3 decades later ... it's still a slap in the face to the late icon's family.

Selena's dad, Abraham Quintanilla, is blasting Oxygen's "Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them" to TMZ ... making it clear he and the rest of Selena's family are not involved or supportive of the project in any way, shape, or form.

He tells us, in particular, he wants absolutely nothing to do with Yolanda herself ... cause everything she says is nothing but lies, and no one's gonna believe what she has to say anyway.

In fact, Abraham wonders what more she has to say that she hasn't already ... reiterating that everyone knows there's zero truth to anything that comes out of her mouth.

In the 2-part doc, Yolanda will chronicle her version of events leading up to killing Selena. She'll discuss her working and personal relationship with the singer, and even her family members get involved with never-seen-before docs and recordings that allude to there being more to the whole situation than meets the eye.

"I knew her secrets," Saldívar chillingly adds in the trailer. "And I think the people deserved to know the truth." The first part of the docuseries drops on February 17, and the second part the next day.

Saldívar fatally shot Selena in 1995 after the Tejano star learned Saldívar had been embezzling funds from her clothing boutique.

La asesina de Selena Quintanilla -Yolanda Saldívar- está contando su versión de la historia desde detrás de las rejas en una nueva docuserie, pero casi tres décadas después sigue siendo una bofetada en la cara para la familia del icono fallecido.

El padre de Selena, Abraham Quintanilla, está criticando a "Selena & Yolanda: Los secretos entre ellos", comentándole a TMZ que él y el resto de la familia de Selena no están involucrados en el proyecto de ninguna manera.

Él nos dice que no quiere tener absolutamente nada que ver con la propia Yolanda, porque todo lo que dice no es más que mentiras, y nadie va a creer lo que tiene que decir de todos modos.

De hecho, Abraham se pregunta qué más tiene que decir que no haya dicho ya, reiterando que todo el mundo sabe que hay cero verdad en todo lo que sale de su boca.

En el documental de dos partes, Yolanda relatará su versión de los hechos que llevaron a matar a Selena. Hablará de su relación laboral y personal con la cantante, e incluso los miembros de su familia se involucran con documentos nunca antes vistos y grabaciones que aluden a que hay más en toda la situación de lo que parece.

"Conocía sus secretos", añade escalofriante Saldívar en el tráiler. "Y creo que la gente merecía saber la verdad". La primera parte de la docuserie se estrena el 17 de febrero y la segunda al día siguiente.

Saldívar le disparó mortalmente a Selena en 1995 después de que la estrella tejana se enterara de que Saldívar había estado malversando fondos de su boutique de ropa.

One of Toby Keith's final concerts before his death was a special one ... with his mom Carolyn making a hilarious appearance on-stage, much to the surprise of delighted fans.

TMZ has obtained footage showing the late country icon in great spirits during a Sin City show on December 12 at the Park MGM Las Vegas ... which sadly ended up being one of his last. His last concert ended up being a couple days later at the same exact venue.

In the video, you can see him bring his mom, Carolyn, onstage -- joking around with her and encouraging her to tell audience members to "go to hell" -- which she did, no questions asked. Everyone got a big laugh out of it, and it certainly served as a sweet moment.

Carolyn was waving and rolling with the punches while sharing the spotlight with her son ... with the bond between them evidently strong. No doubt, it must've been a cherished memory for Toby ... who did, in fact, look a little frail in the clip ... but, for the most part, delivered an epic show with his signature vocals. His fans must have loved this too.

As we've reported ... Toby passed away Monday night while surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted to his Facebook page.

He'd been battling stomach cancer ... which he was diagnosed with in 2021. Toby announced the diagnosis in June 2022 ... adding at the time he was receiving chemo and radiation therapy, and had also undergone surgery.

Toby's passing has been a massive loss for the country music world ... during his 3-decade career, he released 24 studio and compilation albums and 2 Christmas records, generating $40 mil in worldwide music sales.

Last September, he also won the Country Music Icon Award at the People's Choice Country Awards 2023 -- a major feat for any country artist.

Toby was just 62.

Don Toliver will be a proud papa soon and thinks his baby should carry on the family's name ... but which name that'll be is still being figured out.

The Cactus Jack Records crooner tells TMZ Hip Hop he's greatly anticipating the new life he and longtime girlfriend, and fellow artist, Kali Uchis are bringing into the world ... which, judging by his use of pronouns, will be a baby boy. 💙

He and Kali lifted the pregnancy veil a few weeks ago with a video announcement that intertwined both of their childhoods, equally split 50/50.

Don told us that same collaborative effort is going into picking a name -- as they say, teamwork makes the dream work!

They both hit it big in R&B with stage names -- so the possibilities between their legal names and aliases could yield unique results.

No need to rush, they can always adjust the baby's birth certificate if they have second thoughts.

In the meantime, Don's riding high ... just as he did over Grammy weekend, pulling up to Hyde nightclub in WeHo.

He clearly does his own stunts ... making a memorable entrance on the same personalized chopper and "Hard Stone Psycho" from his new “Bandit” music video.

Killer Mike's epic sweep of 3 categories is the Grammy headline that matters -- not his arrest -- at least, that's how one of the producers who helped him win those trophies will remember the weekend.

TMZ Hip Hop first obtained the video Sunday showing Mike surrounded by several security guards outside Crypto.com Arena -- and they ended up holding him until LAPD showed up to arrest Mike for battery.

Honorable C.N.O.T.E. tells us he spoke to KM moments after the run-in with a security guard, and he says Mike called it "the third best thing" that happened to him on Sunday -- in other words, the whole drama was already rain down the drain for Mike.

His self-titled album dominated this year's hip hop categories -- including Best Rap Album award, for which C.N.O.T.E. produced the track "Spaceship Views."

Taylor Swift's NFL critics have had bad blood over her presence on the football scene ... but Vegas is more than willing to let her dominate their Super Bowl festivities -- take a look!

As a tribute to the pop star tirelessly coming out to cheer on her boo Travis Kelce, a Vegas venue will be going ahead with a Taylor-themed event for the SB weekend -- serving up a cocktail inspired by her signature makeup look to cheers to the winning football team.

Chéri Rooftop, nestled under the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, will be serving up the "Red Lip Classic" cocktail -- which, of course, also references the lyrics to her tune, "Style."

Combining Malibu, Baileys Strawberry Cream and Disaronno, the drink is price-tagged at $20 and will be available throughout Big Game week.

For those hoping for a bit of a T-Swift break ... there'll be plenty of other places to keep you entertained -- including Sin City hot spot HaSalon who's be hosting "The Big Game Soiree" for SB Sunday.

The venue will transform into a plush living room-style setting with TVs dotted throughout for you to kick back and watch the game in peace without having to deal with the crowds at the Allegiant Stadium -- while also chowing down on some fun game day staples.

Swiftie or not, the Super Bowl weekend is a chance for everyone to come together and celebrate -- though, it's been hard to ignore how much of an impact Taylor Swift has had on the game this year.

The music icon's been responsible for more people than ever tuning into the game thanks to her romance with Travis practically playing out on the field. So, it's only fair to celebrate the woman herself this weekend ... that's how these places feel about it anyway.

Danielle Bregoli -- AKA Bhad Bhabie -- got a jump on Valentine's Day for good reason … she and her boyfriend threw a baby shower for their little girl, who'll be here in due time.

On Monday, the rapper and her man, Le Vaughn, shared photos and videos from the lavish party -- which they dubbed "A Kali Love Story," named after their first child together ... and Bhabie's first kid period.

As you can see ... Danielle is just about ready to pop. She's definitely at least in the second trimester now, and based on how big she is -- ya gotta figure she'll give birth very soon.

The platinum-selling MC -- who got her start on Dr. Phil's show way back when -- showed off her baby bump in a silky gown laced with red rose petals and the event space, curated by The Bella Xperience, decorated the scenery with pink and white colors for V-Day.

Several of their friends and family members were also seen indulging in the fun ... and everyone seemed to be having a ball.

BB and Le Vaugh made their reveal last year in similar grandiose fashion, a trend that’s likely to continue after the baby arrives. The couple -- who've been together since 2021 -- first announced they were expecting back in December.

If it feels like time has flown by watching this young lady grow up -- well, join the club ... we've covered her since pretty much the beginning, and now -- she's a Mama Bear to be.