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Prince got Percocet from one doctor, who always prescribed the drug under the singer's real name ... sources connected with the investigation tell TMZ.

Our sources say ... so far there is no evidence anyone other than Dr. Michael Schulenberg prescribed drugs for Prince. What's more ... we're told the doctor never wrote prescriptions using a name other than Prince Rogers Nelson.

This is in sharp contrast to Michael Jackson's drug abuse ... we broke the story MJ had scripts written by multiple doctors, and for at least 19 aliases.

Our sources caution there could be other doctors who prescribed meds for Prince outside the Minnesota area ... but so far nothing's come up.

It's an interesting turn, because the DEA monitors over-prescribing of drugs, yet we're told nothing had been flagged. It's evidence that Prince may have developed a sudden, life-threatening spike in opiate use, and it happened too quickly for the feds to notice.

Justin Bieber's "no more photos" declaration, and his barefoot strolls had fans -- and his inner circle -- worried he's heading down meltdown street, but the crisis has been averted.

Sources close to Justin tell us there was deep concern he was emotionally unstable, but during a heart-to-heart convo he insisted he was just pissed about a growing trend -- fans shooting photos and videos of him without speaking to him. Hence the "zoo animal" comment.

He said one such run-in with a Boston family was the last straw. We're told his camp thinks this will blow over, and Justin will eventually take pics again, but he'll be more discriminating.

As for his barefoot park routine with the squirrel, one source says "that's the real Justin." We're told Bieber's an outdoorsman at heart, and the park only seemed weird because the world doesn't typically see him at home in Ontario, Canada.

The doctor who law enforcement is targeting in the Prince investigation abruptly left the facility where he practiced ... and no one will say why.

Dr. Michael Schulenberg was at Paisley Park when Prince died, and as we reported, authorities obtained a search warrant to seize the doctor's medical records and, more specifically, prescriptions he wrote for the singer.

As we previously reported, Dr. Schulenberg saw Prince on April 7th and April 20th -- the day before Prince died. He also wrote prescriptions for Prince that were to be filled at Walgreens ... the pharmacy Prince visited 4 times in the last 7 days of his life.

Turns out ... Dr. Schulenberg worked at North Memorial Physicians clinic in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The facility is 10 miles from Prince's estate. A rep from the facility told TMZ ... the doctor left "in the last few days" but would not say if he was terminated or just quit.

Before Dr. Schulenberg worked at North Memorial, we're told he practiced at Ridgeview Hospital and Prince's bodyguard told cops he took Prince to that hospital in 2014 and 2015.

Dr. Schulenberg has a clean record, and even got an MBA in addition to his MD.

Expect a snowstorm for Michael Strahan's last day on 'Live' -- that's how frigid things are right now with Kelly Ripa, and there's one obvious sign every morning.

Sources connected to production tell us prior to Kelly's protest a few weeks ago, she would sit in her makeup room with the door open and Michael would greet her as he arrived ... but that's all changed.

We're told Kelly's door is shut every morning ... delaying any "good morning" salutations, and Strahan believes she's sending a clear message. Although they're putting on a good face on the air -- we're told the tension between them is palpable.

As for Strahan's last show, airing this Friday, we're told he's asked for it to be low key. One source says Michael would be happy with "a few flashback" segments and he just wants out of what's become an unfriendly environment.

Vita Sidorkina's making one hell of a case for Victoria's Secret to keep its swimwear line.

The 22-year-old Russian model was one of several VS Angels flaunting their talents Tuesday in Miami Beach ... as the lingerie giant rolls out its swimwear line in time for summer.

Blac Chyna threw an epic bash Tuesday night in Hollywood, with Rob in tow ... and she hawked her wares like a seasoned Kardashian.

Chyna threw the party to celebrate her birthday -- which is today -- and sell her new Chymoji.

We got inside the Hard Rock for the shindig, and clear evidence she's got a baby inside her ... there's agua at the table.

She's jumping on a plane Wednesday for Miami, where she'll host a strip club event.

And check this out ... Rob surprised her with a flower or 2.

Taylor Lautner beat the hastiest of retreats Tuesday as he left a WeHo nightclub in impressive style.

Taylor bolted out of The Nice Guy and busted what could have been a very risky move ... especially if alcohol was involved.

Maybe an audition for Marvel?

Prince is tearing KISS apart ... because lead singer Paul Stanley is embarrassed over his partner Gene Simmons saying Prince's death was "pathetic."

Stanley went so far as to apologize for his bass player ripping Prince for using drugs. Simmons told Newsweek, "How pathetic that he killed himself. Don’t kid yourself, that’s what he did. Slowly, I’ll grant you... but that’s what drugs and alcohol is: a slow death.”

Seems Paul was blindsided by the interview. He tweeted, "Embarrassed by cold clueless statements re Prince's death. Without all the facts better to say nothing. My apologies."

After Gene's interview came out, there was a backlash from many KISS fans who felt he was insensitive -- so Paul appears to be doing damage control.

Kesha is prepping for a "statement performance" at the Billboard Music Awards and Dr. Luke will be the prime focus ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to Kesha tell us the singer is gearing up for a marquee performance during the live May 22 show on ABC from Las Vegas. We're told she's planning to make direct references to her ongoing legal battle with Dr. Luke ... and might even include images of him.

She might have already given us a taste of what's to come after a not-so-subtle reference to the Sony producer when she covered Lady Gaga's "Til It Happens To You" last week.

Considering she's going to have a network TV audience ... it's a bold move, and one you know Dr. Luke will be watching closely.

The Kardashians just did what no lineman could ever do ... they stopped Lawrence Taylor dead in his tracks.

Young Thug got paid handsomely to record just ONE verse with a rap contest winner -- but when it came time to hit the studio he was a ghost, according to a new lawsuit.

Online hip-hop merchandiser WeThePlugg.com filed the suit in Georgia ... hitting up Young Thug for $14,500. A rep for the company tells TMZ they handed Young Thug's reps $5,000 last year as a down payment to get him on the track.

The site ran a contest where the winner would get to record a collab with YT. In exchange, the rapper would get another $10k. But WeThePlugg's rep says Young Thug went M.I.A. We're told when they talked to his manager ... they were told he was no longer down for the project.

As for the poor contest winner, we're told that person did get to do a song, but solo ... sans Thug.

WeThePlugg.com is suing to get back its $5k down payment, plus damages.

Conor McGregor is NOT in fear for his life ... despite reports to the contrary, his rep tells TMZ Sports.

Media outlets in Ireland reported that McGregor hit a celebrity event in Dublin last week with two security guards in tow due to credible death threats that had been made against the UFC star.

But Conor's rep Audie Attar says it simply ain't true -- "Yes we have security, no not due to death threats."

"Security is in everyone's best interest and for everyone's safety."

Iggy Azalea used an Atlanta producer to score her deal with Def Jam, then kicked the guy to the curb and shorted him by more than a million bucks ... according to the suit he just filed against her.

Jon Jon Traxx says Iggy signed a deal to record with him in 2009 and over the next 2 years he nurtured her career by setting up shows, getting her a stylist and introducing her to influential record biz execs.

In the suit, he says Iggy stopped talking to him after she signed with Def Jam. Traxx says he and Iggy agreed to terminate their contract in 2013, but there were strings ... which called for him to get further compensation.

Taylor Swift's security team sprung into action when a man showed up on her NYC doorstep Tuesday evening ... TMZ has learned.

Taylor's guards detained the unidentified man, and someone called 911. NYPD and NYFD responded to Swift's Tribeca home around 6 PM and described the man as "disoriented" as he was handcuffed.

From the video, it appears he had a duffel bag ... which police searched. Law enforcement sources described him as "emotionally disturbed," and he was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Taylor was not home. It's unclear if he made any threats or actually gained access to her crib.

So far, he hasn't been booked for any crime.