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Ed Sheeran revealed that he had to drastically alter his stage performance for his Philadelphia concert ... and it was all because he was worried fans might pelt him mid-show!

At one point in the performance ... he told the crowd that he initially was going to perform on a B Stage ... but he decided against it.

He said ... "I didn't know what this audience would be like. I didn't know if I would have things thrown at me."

Carrie Underwood took the stage with Axl Rose to deliver a powerful performance "Sweet Child O' Mine" ... and let's just say she totally rose to the occasion!

It all went down at the Guns N' Roses show in Atlanta last night ... as Carrie shared the lead on the vocals for their iconic song!

Carrie -- who wore a black tank and leopard print shorts -- was joined up on stage by her friend Axl for their duet. And honestly, we totally called this moment!

Miley Cyrus' looks over the years came in like a "Wrecking Ball!"

Here is a 19-year-old version of the pop star at the 2012 VMAs -- rockin' a plunging neckline and ... short hair, don't care (left).

And fourteen years later, Miley's 2026 has been heating up -- scoring a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (right) ... and dropping her latest album "Bass Persuades" earlier this weekend.

Ed Sheeran got emotional while speaking out about the controversial axing of Macklemore at his concert in Philly Saturday ... and he told fans he was personally "appalled" by the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Telling his fans he was "so, so sorry" after "making mistakes," Ed told the crowd why he decided to open up now.

He said ... “I don’t want to disappoint fans, and I’ve never wanted to be an activist musician, but this has put me in the middle of an important and passionate argument about freedom of speech and the most complex political issue on the planet. My concerts have always been a safe space for everyone, and that matters hugely to me. Honoring my commitment to my fans is also completely essential to who I am, and that is why I’m here tonight on my own and continuing my current tour."

Ed Sheeran fans arriving at Lincoln Financial Field tonight were met with some NSFW jeers from pro-Palestine protestors upset about Macklemore being axed from his tour.

In a video taken by FreedomNews, one protestor could be heard yelling from a megaphone .... "F*** your concert, f*** your fans. Palestine is our demand."

In another part of the clip, the camera shows the dozens of protestors outside the local subway stop by the field ... chanting ... "Free Palestine."

One of Ed Sheeran's opening acts Aaron Rowe is asking fans to pump the brakes on any hate toward the singer following Macklemore's exit ... even after Aaron himself quit Ed's tour.

Taking to Instagram, Aaron wrote ... "All I keep hearing is Ed Sheeran this, Ed Sheeran that. When you really should be focusing on the likes of Robert Kraft."

We reported earlier ... in addition to Robert -- who owns the Patriots -- other NFL owners agreed with his decision to sever ties with Macklemore.

Celine Dion was still full of so much energy after her Paris concert last night that she climbed on top of a BMW barefoot and kept the tunes coming ... and we have the video!

In the early morning hours of Saturday ... the Canadian songstress was greeted by a throng of fans playing her song "Pour Que Tu M'aimes Encore" which translates to "So That You'll Love Me Again."

The singer-songwriter was so taken aback by their support following the second night of her Paris residency, she decided to hop on the car for a stirring two-minute rendition. And fans were loving it!

Ed Sheeran's first concert since Macklemore was booted from his tour is going down tonight in Philly — and the fallout from the whole debacle appears to have impacted ticket sales in a huge way.

According to StubHub ... hundreds of tickets ranging from $56 to $251 are still available for purchase, but so far there are no takers. And fans only have hours left to buy all of those tickets before Ed takes the stage at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.

As you know, Ed's had a rough week, to say the least, following Macklemore getting kicked off his 2026 Loop Tour for making what some viewed as inflammatory pro-Palestine remarks during a concert in New Jersey.

County superstar Carrie Underwood is being schooled on rock music by her close friend Axl Rose after deciding to try a new sound ... TMZ has learned. 

Sources tell TMZ ... Carrie has been working on new music, and it is nothing like what she is known for. We're told the singer is being mentored by the Guns N' Roses frontman as she dabbles in rock.

Carrie and Axl have performed many times in the past ... including 2022's Stagecoach and another 2023 performance. A source tells TMZ Carrie will be at a Guns N' Roses show in Atlanta this weekend and may even take the stage.

Ed Sheeran is ready to perform Saturday night's Philadelphia concert solo if needed, now that Macklemore, the rest of his openers and his backup band are out ... TMZ has learned.

Music industry sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... plans for the concert have been changing hour by hour behind the scenes as everyone works out the logistics. But we're told there's no concern about Ed taking the stage by himself if it comes to that.

Our sources point out Ed has historically performed in large-scale venues with nothing more than a guitar ... and has successfully carried two-hour stadium shows without a backup band.

A$AP Rocky turned his Copenhagen concert into a family affair ... bringing Rihanna and their son Riot onstage in the middle of his set.

The surprise cameo went down Friday at Royal Arena, where Rocky was performing "Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2" during the European leg of his "Don't Be Dumb" World Tour.

Check out the clip ... RiRi holds 3-year-old Riot right beside Rocky as flames shoot into the air and the trio takes in the roaring crowd together.

Christina Aguilera let the genie out of the bottle for a gala fundraiser in Monaco ... showing off her figure in a black dress with a plunging neckline.

The singer-songwriter pulled up to the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation's 20th anniversary gala at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo on Friday ... looking her best.

She donned the aforementioned dress ... with a huge shiny choker hanging from her neck.

B2K singer Raz B and wife Mona Li's 3-month-old son showed no obvious signs of trauma or foul play when police responded to the Atlanta home where he died ... TMZ has learned.

According to an Atlanta Police Department incident report obtained by TMZ, officers responded to a "person down" call at a home shortly after 8 AM on September 8.

Police say officers arrived and were directed to Astro Monte Thornton, Raz and Mona's 3-month-old son, who was unresponsive.

Duncan Sheik -- a singer-songwriter whose debut hit "Barely Breathing" made him a household name -- has died ... according to a post on his social media.

The post went up just a few minutes ago ... featuring a smiling Duncan holding his guitar. The first line of the caption announced his passing, which happened on Thursday.

The caption reads, in part, "The world has a lost (sic) a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater," adding, "Duncan’s artistry touched many and leaves an indelible mark on the cultural landscape."

Orville Peck says he and a Las Vegas Raiders player did some spit-swapping ... singing in his new song that he made out with an NFL star.

The country singer dropped the line in his new track, "Ring the Bell," which came out Friday as part of his "Mule" album.

Orville sings, "I love the Lakers, the Mets and the Longhorns, made out with a guy on the Raiders."

Miley Cyrus threw a huge party in the USA ... with tons of fans descending on the Chateau Marmont to catch a glimpse of the star at her album release event.

The singer-songwriter hit the event Thursday night in an eye-catching black dress ... posing for a few solo shots before taking a seat next to her mother, Tish, for a sweet mother-daughter snap.

Later, Miley stood on an elevated platform in front of adoring fans ... letting her long blonde locks swing as she sang to them.