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Jill Sobule was staying with close friends when a fire broke out at their home ... and they believed she was with them while making their escape from the blaze.

The singer/songwriter died Thursday in an early morning house fire while staying with the married couple in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Craig Grossman, Jill’s agent, tells TMZ … the unidentified couple quickly scrambled when they realized the home was on fire -- and they thought Jill was with them while they were running out.

Alabama Barker is feeling herself ... posting a bunch of thirst traps showing off her curves.

Travis Barker's daughter just shared a bunch of sexy photos in a lacy black get-up ... accentuating her boobs and her booty.

Alabama's got her hair, makeup and nails all done ... and her lip gloss is popping.

Jill Sobule's death is receiving heightened scrutiny by investigators ... because they're trying to determine when she died -- and if drugs, alcohol or carbon monoxide played any part.

A rep for the Ramsey County Medical Examiner in Minnesota tells TMZ ... investigators are digging into the cause and manner of Jill's death -- and, a major detail investigators are trying to determine is whether she was still alive when a house fire broke out, where she was later found dead.

Remember, Woodbury Public Safety received a call about an active housefire around 5:30 AM Thursday ... with first responders arriving to find the house fully engulfed in flames.

Jill Sobule, famous for her 1995 song "I Kissed a Girl," is dead, TMZ has confirmed.

The singer/songwriter died Thursday in a house fire while staying with a friend in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota, her agent, Craig Grossman, told TMZ. Her manager, John Porter, also confirmed her death.

“Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture," he said in the statement. "I was having so much fun working with her. I lost a client & a friend today. I hope her music, memory, & legacy continue to live on and inspire others.”

Lizzo's going sun's out, buns out at the beach this summer ... showing off her swimwear picks in a new IG video -- and, it's certainly going to be a cheeky few months.

The singer-songwriter shared a video hyping up her Yitty swimwear brand ... kicking it off by leaving little to the imagination in a hot pink bikini.

Lizzo says the bikini is her new uniform ... talking up her tight top and bottoms that aren't too much like a thong -- but, still show off enough backside to tantalize anyone else soaking up the sun.

To beat you to the punch -- you’re welcome. Now that’s outta the way ... yes, we know, this man is basically sculpted by the gods.

In fact, he’s so damn gym-honed, he’s ditched all his clothes just so you can have yourself a proper look -- so go on, see if you can guess who in the world this man is?

Ever get that creepy feeling like someone’s lurking and watching you? Well, Kesha definitely had that vibe while taking a stroll through her neighborhood ...

Turns out, the whole weird setup was for a photoshoot for her new song, "Boy Crazy" -- so, no need to worry, it was just Kesha taking her cat for a stroll in a stroller while a shirtless guy in a jockstrap watched from behind.

Obviously, it was a wild and weirdly brilliant creative direction, executed to perfection. Kesha slayed in a burgundy 'fit, while the shirtless dude in the background nailed his creepy stalker look like a pro.

Puerto Rican hitmaker Rauw Alejandro caught a surprise draft mid-performance -- 'cause his pants totally split at the crotch, giving fans even more of a show than expected.

You can bet your bottom dollar it was caught on camera -- Rauw was in full performance mode, rocking his 2022 hit "No Me Sueltes" at L.A.’s Intuit Dome over the weekend. But during a dance break, when he parted his legs to the beat, bam ... instant rip!

Absolute total wardrobe malfunction ... but instead of cringing, the crowd’s reaction was the complete opposite -- cheers erupted as Rauw’s rip became the unexpected highlight of the night.

Rauw knew something was off -- he quickly covered his crotch with his hand, glanced down to confirm the damage, then gave the crowd a knowing smile.

Michael Bolton is locked in on the legacy he wants to leave behind following his 2023 brain cancer diagnosis -- and it's not all about his music.

The '80s and '90s hitmaker discussed the "reality of mortality" in a new cover interview with People ... confirming his diagnosis of glioblastoma -- a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer -- caused him to worry less about his legacy of music and focus more on how he can prepare his daughters for life without him.

He explains ... "How do I give things that they can take forward? Life lessons, love, any kind of validation that I can give [them] — I want to be on the right side of that so they feel great about who they are."

Beyoncé's first Cowboy Carter concert turned into a WWE event after her performance ended ... because a bunch of her fans started brawling in the VIP lounge.

Ya gotta see the video ... as Beyoncé fans are making their way to the exits at SoFi Stadium, a group of women get into a huge fight ... and bodies start flying and hitting the deck.

It seems this all started with an argument, and things get really heated when one woman knocks a cowboy hat off another woman's head ... leading to a bunch of pushing, shoving, falling and cowboy-boot kicking.

Oprah and Tyler Perry got down at Beyoncé's first stop on her "Cowboy Carter" tour ... cutting a rug in a suite as Bey sang her country anthem ... and it's all on video.

Orpah goes crazy as soon as Beyoncé starts singing "Texas Hold 'Em" ... and she has someone in her party recording her dancing in the front row of her private suite at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Tyler's in the suite too ... and it doesn't take long for him to start dancing with Oprah ... and they're belting out the lyrics as they're moving and grooving.

Mike Peters -- the lead singer of the rock band The Alarm -- has died ... according to the BBC.

It's not immediately clear when or how Peters died ... though it's worth noting the Welsh rocker fought cancer on and off for three decades leading up to his death.

Peters was best known for cofounding The Alarm, though the initial punk-rock iteration of the group went by the name The Toilets and started performing in 1977.

Kristin Cavallari took center stage at Stagecoach -- serving looks and riding high on the fashion front.

The star's IG was straight fire -- rocking itty-bitty tops, barely-there shorts, minidresses, and of course, cowboy boots to seal the deal.

One of Kristin’s hottest accessories? That sun-kissed tan she clearly leveled up out in the Indio desert.

This singer made some noise without her voice in this pic ... letting her body do the talking -- can you guess who she is?

This 'Queen' grew up in South Africa ... rising to fame by fusing pop and house music from her home country when she was just a teenager.

Her career's taken off the last couple years -- netting this star a couple Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and the 2024 Grammy for Best African Music Performance.

Dua Lipa's latest outfit will get her fans feeling like they're "Levitating" ... 'cause she looked like she was floating while walking around New York City in a tight dress.

The singer-songwriter was out in the Big Apple Monday night for the 50th Chaplin Award Gala ... wearing an all-black, slightly see-through ensemble that clung to her frame.

Dua's skin seemed to show through the outfit ... shining through the sheer material at her chest and hips.

Beyoncé’s not used to missing a step -- but with "Cowboy Carter" tour tickets struggling to sell, fans are saddling up with jokes ... and she’s stuck taking the heat.

With her tour kicking off tonight at L.A.'s SoFi Stadium, there are still more than 3,800 tickets up for grabs -- and resale prices have dropped to $20. Pretty wild, considering it’s Queen Bey we’re talking about ... and she literally just snagged an Album of the Year Grammy for "Cowboy Carter"!

Bey seemed a little oblivious over the ticket sales ... dropping an IG teaser Sunday showing off the venue with the caption, "SHE COMING" -- but someone might wanna give her a heads-up that "NO ONE COMING."