Pete Davidson Stars in Newest The Kardashians Season

Music Observer Staff on July 18, 2022

The newest addition to the family, Kim Kardashian’s new boyfriend Pete Davidson will be making his show debut on season 2 of The Kardashians.

“Life is good, I have a new boyfriend,” Kim states in a recent trailer for the Hulu series’ season 2. “I’m just having a really good time.”

Davidson appears at the end of the teaser when Kim gets out of the hotel room to call him “babe” and request he take a quick bath with her, and he does not hesitate.

The Kardashian siblings are all coming back for another season. This time around, the famous family includes Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner.

The upcoming episodes will document Kylie’s second pregnancy, as well as the wedding planning process of Kourtney with Travis Barker.

“Cameras return to capture the ever-changing lives of Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie,” says the Hulu preview. “The family welcomes viewers back to stand with them through their biggest triumphs and struggles. From fiery romances and life-changing milestones to unimaginable successes.”

The new season of The Kardashians arrives this September 22nd on E!, so don’t miss it.

Shawn Mendes Postpones Wonder Tour for Mental Health

Music Observer Staff on July 18, 2022

In the meantime, Shawn Mendes wants to put his efforts on mental health and that means he’ll be taking a short break from Wonder world tour.

The singer’s health is more important than a performance, and he took time off to focus on it first.

“This breaks my heart to have to say this, but unfortunately I’m going to have to postpone the next three weeks of shows through Uncasville, CT until further notice,” Mendes announced on Instagram Friday.

“I’ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it’s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family,” he said. Although he felt “ready to five back in” following “a few years off the road,” Mendes wrote that the decision was “premature and unfortunately, the toll of the road and the pressure has caught up to me and I’ve hit a breaking point.”

Mendes said he turned to “take some to heal and take care of myself and my mental health.” The musician ended, “As soon as there are more updates, I promise I will let you know.”

Mendes started his world tour in June in Oregon to advertise his fourth album, Wonder, in 2020. He was set to carry on the tour at Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota on Saturday.

Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. are some places where Mendes canceled shows.

The tour is scheduled to continue at the end of July in Canada and stretch all over Europe, ultimately ending up in Italy or France.

Beyoncé Joins the TikTok Craze, Thanking Fans for Celebrating New Single

Music Observer Staff on July 18, 2022

Queen B is finally taking the TikTok stage.

The woman who has been identified as a creative genius is set to enter the TikTok stage – famous for its revolutionary creators. We’re all excited and can’t wait until she posts her videos on this social media service.

On Thursday, Beyoncé surprised fans by posting her first TikTok and used it as an opportunity to give the spotlight to several creators who have recognized her newest song, “Break My Soul.”

“Seeing y’all release the wiggle made me so happy! Thank you so much for all the love for BREAK MY SOUL! – Love B,” the singer said, further mentioning several people who appeared in her compilation clip, such as Josh Dior, Gregorian Sisters, and Charles Osborne.

Another creator involved in the icon’s clip, Nate White, commented: “NOT BEY HAVING ME VOGUEING UP N THIS MASHUP.”

“I woulda brushed my hair,” he continued.

Beyoncé released “Break My Soul” last month. Moreover, her latest album, titled Renaissance, is expected to be released on July 29, a day that will likely blow the fans’ minds. Perhaps as great as the day of the individuals included in Beyoncé’s first TikTok.

Renaissance has been praised by critics such as British Vogue’s Edward Enninful: “Instantly, a wall of sounds hits me,” he said.

“Soaring vocals and fierce beats combine, and in a split second, I’m transported back to the clubs of my youth. I want to get up and start throwing moves. It’s music I love to my core. Music that makes you rise, that turns your mind to cultures and subcultures, to our people past and present, music that will unite so many on the dance floor, music that touches your soul. As ever with Beyoncé, it is all about the intent. I sit back after the wave, absorbing it all.”

Ivana Trump Leaves an Unforgettable Piece of Advice

Music Observer Staff on July 18, 2022

Ivana Trump, the former wife of President Donald Trump and mother to three children, including Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric, died on Thursday at age 73, according to The New York Times.

The Czech-American model was Ivana Marie Zelníčková by birth. She tied the knot with Donald in 1977 and divorced the business magnate in 1990.

Ivana’s life took a turn when she became the victim of Trump’s affair. The news made headlines and turned her into an idol for betrayed ex-wives everywhere.

Ivana even wrote numerous books about the matter, like 1995’s The Best Is Yet to Come: Coping With Divorce and Enjoying Life Again, and her bequest as one of the most popular ex-wives in the world was hardened when she appeared in The First Wives Club, a 1996 comedy film.

The film is about three women who get together to plot revenge on their ex-husbands for abandoning them and replacing them with younger models. Ivana plays herself in one scene where she attends a party.

Her appearance in the film was brief but unforgettable, as she left an iconic piece of advice for three cast-aside spouses portrayed by Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton.

“Ladies, you have to be strong and independent,” Ivana says to them. “And remember… don’t get mad, get everything.”

In 2017, Ivana made a cameo in Good Morning America, calling herself “basically first Trump wife,” further saying, “I’m First Lady, okay?” even though President Trump was married to Melania Trump at the time of his service in office.

She was married to two men following her marriage with Trump, the latest being Rossano Rubicondi. She divorced him in 2009, but they still had an on-and-off relationship until last year, when he passed away at age 49.

The cause of death is unknown at this time.

Kanye West Pulls Out from the Rolling Loud Miami Festival

Music Observer Staff on July 18, 2022

Kanye West is known for showing up or not being where you think he’ll be. But if you’re lucky, maybe one day soon, Ye may grace thee with his presence.

The famous festival in Miami, Rolling Loud, drew lots, but unfortunately, the rapper said, “Snake eyes.”

“Due to circumstances outside of our control, Ye will no longer be performing at Rolling Loud Miami 2022,” a tweet from the annual festival’s handle wrote on Sunday and revealed Kid Cudi as the rapper’s substitution.

The July 22 show was supposed to see Ye as the headliner, with the likes of 2 Chainz, Saweetie, Lil Yachty, Playboy Carti, Three 6 Mafia, and many more.

In a statement, Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler, the Rolling Loud co-founders, stated that this was “the first time a headliner has ever pulled” out of a concert, but they wished West “the best.”

“We were looking forward to Ye headlining Rolling Loud Miami 2022. We spent months working with him and his team on the performance. Unfortunately, Ye has decided that he will no longer be performing,” according to the statement.

“This is the first time a headliner has ever pulled [out of] our show, and though we don’t take it lightly, we wish him the best. We look forward to welcoming Kid Cudi as a headliner in Miami, and we can’t wait to see what he has in store.”

While this might be unmatched for Rolling Loud, this is strongly in Ye’s deckhouse. The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia took over headlining duties at Coachella this year after he pulled out less than two weeks before.

The cancellation happened briefly following the Grammys cancellation of his performance for “concerning online behavior.”

He did not play at Rolling Loud Miami last year because of the pushback on his newest album Donda.

However, at the minimum, Rolling Loud will never forget the last December 2021 show in California, where Ye surprised the crowd at the Nos Events Center in San Bernardino.

What can we do? Luck is random, and so is Ye.

Facts About Ye

Kanye Omari West is one of history’s most influential and renowned rappers. His diverse talent roster includes being both an artist as well as a producer, having created some groundbreaking music that helped pave the way for future generations with his style elements.

He was first discovered in the early 2000s as he produced singles for numerous artists, developing a style that would become known as “chipmunk soul.”

The College Dropout was his debut studio album, released in 2004. It gained critical and commercial success. He then found his record label called GOOD Music that same year.

He has been in the headlines for all of his controversial behavior and ties to high-profile people, such as Julia Fox or future ex-wife Kim Kardashian, with whom he fathered four children.

Jennifer Lopez Spills Info About Intimate Wedding with Ben Affleck

Music Observer Staff on July 18, 2022

When planning a celebrity wedding in Las Vegas, it is imperative to ensure that paparazzi roam around the venue.

But Jennifer Lopez doesn’t need other media to cover her weddings. She has an exclusive newsletter that can be dedicated to those events.

Following her super-publicized relationship and engagement with Ben Affleck 20 years previously, it is likely that she will be more careful about how much information gets out.

JLo, the newly dubbed “Mrs. Affleck,” revealed in this month’s issue of On The JLo went on a small and intimate wedding in Vegas that almost ended with her and Ben being late. They fell in line with four other pairs who also wanted their certificates.

“They graciously stayed open late a few times,” Mrs. Affleck said, “let us take pictures in a pink Cadillac convertible, evidently once used by the king himself (but if we wanted Elvis himself to show, that cost extra and he was in bed).”

Together with their children – all five – as witnesses, “a dress from an old movie and a jacket from Ben’s closet,” the pair exchanged vows and rings. The icon referred to it as “the best possible wedding we could have imagined.”

Mrs. Affleck also posted a video showing herself, dazzling in white, after putting on the wedding clothes in the chapel’s break room and Mr. Affleck in his “wedding changing area,” aka the men’s bathroom.

“Stick around long enough, and maybe you’ll find the best moment of your life in a drive-through in Las Vegas at twelve-thirty in the morning in the tunnel of love drive-through, with your kids and the one you’ll spend forever with,” the superstar said.

“Love is a great thing, maybe the best of things – and worth waiting for.”

She concluded the newsletter, saying: “With love,” she signed, “Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck.”

Bennifer History

2001

JLo and Ben met on the set of Gigli back in 2001, where they played criminals who were brought together by chance. There began their real-life friendship that lasted until this day.

2002

In April, the rumors of Ben Affleck and JLo having a relationship more than friends started when he made an ad for their movie in a trade publication. But, of course, he also complimented her performance throughout it all.

“It has been nothing but an honor and a pleasure to work with you,” he wrote in the ad. “I only wish I were lucky enough to be in all your movies.”

And then signed it: “With love, respect, and gratitude, Ben Affleck.”

In July, JLo and Chris Judd filed for divorce but had allegedly been separated for quite some time.

“Jennifer Lopez and Chris Judd have announced they have resolved all issues arising out of their marriage,” said the pair’s lawyers in a statement at the time. “The resolution was extremely amicable… The two will remain friends.”

The paparazzi started taking photos of JLo and Ben canoodling a month after that.

The couple got engaged three months later in November. Ben went on one knee with a resplendent, custom 6.1-carat diamond ring in pink from Harry Winston.

He also went on to play Lopez’s love interest in the music video for her song, “Jenny From the Block.” Affleck, in the video, kissed her popular booty in a scene of the pair on a yacht.

2003

JLo and Ben made their red carpet debut at the 75th Annual Academy Awards.

But the couple decided to delay their nuptials and release a statement before they tied the knot.

“Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we have decided to postpone the date. When we found ourselves seriously contemplating hiring three separate ‘decoy brides’ at three different locations, we realized that something was awry. We began to feel that the spirit of what should have been the happiest day of our lives could be compromised. We felt what should have been a joyful and sacred day could be spoiled for us, our families, and our friends.”

At the time, sources said the couple was “taking a break.”

2004

The unexpected ending to this fairy-tale romance left fans heartsick as they announced the call off of their engagement.

2022

They could not be together for a few years, but they finally reunited and are now happier than ever.

Wendy Williams Talks About Her Show’s Finale

Music Observer Staff on July 18, 2022

Last month, The Wendy Williams Show ended its operations, which have run for 13 years. However, one super important element was absent – the host herself.

The Queen of Daytime, as people label her, had bowed out from her talk show last year, with a series of episodes hosted by different guests on behalf of her. Sherri Shepherd hosted the final episode, which featured a heartwarming farewell and an array of activities dedicated to Williams.

How did the TV personality feel about that, you may ask?

“There was nothing I liked about the [final episode of] Wendy Williams Show,” she said in an interview with The New York Post.

Williams further said the media parent company, Debmar-Mercury, managing the series, did not involve her in the final broadcast, resulting in her watching it at home.

“[Debmar-Mercury] didn’t ask me to do that, so I didn’t. I sat in my apartment, and I watched it. And [I was] like, ‘ick!'”

She continued that her exclusion from the last episode was an oversight on the company’s side, as well as the involvement of other personalities – except Fat Joe.

“Debmar-Mercury, in my opinion, should have done it with [me], not these other people on The Wendy Williams Show. Except for Fat Joe.”

The rapper co-guested with Remy Ma in 2021 and captured Williams’s professional adoration. “I love him,” she said. “He’s my favorite.”

Fans have recently observed that the YouTube channel and Instagram handle of The Wendy Williams Show had been removed, a measure Williams herself is shocked and disappointed by.

“The fact that they deleted the Wendy Williams YouTube Channel is insane, but they also went after her Instagram too.”

However, Williams seems to be taking her pace as she is now working on her latest media ventures with the ensuing release of her podcast, The Wendy Experience. According to her, the most recent rove will, in fact, be more lucrative than TV.

“If you’re extremely famous like I am, [hosting a podcast] will make more money than being on The Wendy Williams Show.”

Williams stepped away from her spotlight in 2020 due to health issues pointing to Graves’ disease, which affects the thyroid.

Zendaya Secures Another Nomination for a Honorable Award

Music Observer Staff on July 18, 2022

Zendaya has just set a new world record!

Just when you think Zendaya can’t get any better, she tops herself. The young Hollywood award-winning actress has been given yet another record-breaking nomination for her role on HBO’s Euphoria, and we’re excited about this new development.

Her character as a recovering teenage drug addict Rue Bennett in the drama gained her a second Outstanding Lead Actress nomination, marking another achievement for her: the youngest two-time Emmy nominee in the category. She is only 25 years old.

The show earned 16 nominations overall – an Outstanding Drama Series. This means that Zendaya is one of the youngest women ever to be nominated for executive producing Euphoria.

Other Euphoria stars earned the series more nominations: Sydney Sweeney for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Martha Kelly for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, and Colman Domingo for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

Euphoria, created by Sam Levinson, also features Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, Angus Cloud, Maude Apatow, Storm Reid, and Barbie Ferreira.

In a previous interview with EW, Zendaya talked about the show’s severe issues and countered statements about its portrayal of addiction following D.A.R.E., alleging the show of venerating alcohol and drug abuse.

“Our show is in no way a moral tale to teach people how to live their life or what they should be doing,” Zendaya stated.

“If anything, the feeling behind Euphoria, or whatever we have always been trying to do with it, is to hopefully help people feel a little bit less alone in their experience and their pain. And maybe feel like they’re not the only one going through or dealing with what they’re dealing with.”

The Emmy Awards will be broadcasted on Monday, September 12 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and will be streamed live and on-demand on Peacock.

Emmy Awards 2022: See Full List

Music Observer Staff on July 18, 2022

The Emmy Awards have finally revealed their list of winners, and it’s an exciting time for artists, directors, and producers. The awards show will be handing out trophies soon, but there are two more months left at this point before that happens.

HBO’s latest drama, Succession, led all shows with 25 nominations. The next highest-nominated show was another HBO production: Euphoria.

Meanwhile, in comedy, there’s been some big moments worth noting. Ted Lasso from Apple TV+ earned 20 nominations, with Hacks of HBO Max and Only Murders in the Building bagging 17 nods each.

HBO’s The White Lotus dominated this year’s Limited Series department with 20 nominations, while Hulu’s Dopesick came in second place despite only having 14. Finally, Ozark earned 13 noms for its final episode.

Actors with multiple nod counts are Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Julia Garner (Ozark, Inventing Anna), Jason Bateman (Ozark), Zendaya (Euphoria), Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building), Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, The White Lotus), Rhea Seehorn (finally! Better Call Saul, Cooper’s Bar), Harriet Walter (Succession, Ted Lasso), Jerrod Carmichael (Saturday Night Live, Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel), Amy Poehler (Making It, Lucy and Desi), and Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo)).

J.B. Smoove and Melissa Fumero announced the 74th annual Emmy Awards nominations.

The Emmy Awards will be broadcasted on Monday, September 12 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and will be streamed live and on-demand on Peacock.

Check out the complete list below:

Outstanding Drama Series

Better Call Saul

Euphoria

Ozark

Severance

Squid Game

Stranger Things

Succession

Yellowjackets

Outstanding Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary

Barry

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Hacks

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Only Murders in the Building

Ted Lasso

What We Do in the Shadows

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Jason Bateman, Ozark

Brian Cox, Succession

Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game

Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul

Adam Scott, Severance

Jeremy Strong, Succession

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Jodie Comer, Killing Eve

Laura Linney, Ozark

Melanie Lynskey, Yellowjackets

Sandra Oh, Killing Eve

Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show

Zendaya, Euphoria

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary

Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant

Elle Fanning, The Great

Issa Rae, Insecure

Jean Smart, Hacks

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Donald Glover, Atlanta

Bill Hader, Barry

Nicholas Hoult, The Great

Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building

Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building

Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Patricia Arquette, Severance

Julia Garner, Ozark

Jung Ho-yeon, Squid Game

Christina Ricci, Yellowjackets

Smith Cameron, Succession

Sarah Snook, Succession

Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria

Rhea Seehorn, Better Call Saul

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Nicholas Braun, Succession

Billy Crudup, The Morning Show

Kieran Culkin, Succession

Park Hae-soo, Squid Game

Matthew Macfayden, Succession

John Turturro, Severance

Christopher Walken, Severance

Oh Yeong-su, Squid Game

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Hannah Einbinder, Hacks

Janelle James, Abbott Elementary

Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live

Sarah Niles, Ted Lasso

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary

Juno Temple, Ted Lasso

Hannah Waddington, Ted Lasso

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Carrigan, Barry

Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso

Toheeb Jimoh, Ted Lasso

Nick Mohammed, Ted Lasso

Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary

Henry Winkler, Barry

Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Dopesick, Hulu

The Dropout, Hulu

Inventing Anna, Netflix

Pam & Tommy, Hulu

The White Lotus, HBO

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Colin Firth, The Staircase

Andrew Garfield, Under the Banner of Heaven

Oscar Isaac, Scenes from a Marriage

Michael Keaton, Dopesick

Himesh Patel, Station Eleven

Sebastian Stan, Pam & Tommy

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Toni Collette, The Staircase

Julia Garner, Inventing Anna

Lily James, Pam & Tommy

Sarah Paulson, Impeachment: American Crime Story

Margaret Qualley, Maid

Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Connie Britton, The White Lotus

Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus

Alexandra Daddario, The White Lotus

Kaitlyn Dever, Dopesick

Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus

Sydney Sweeney, The White Lotus

Mare Winningham, Dopesick

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus

Jake Lacy, The White Lotus

Will Poulter, Dopesick

Seth Rogen, Pam & Tommy

Peter Sarsgaard, Dopesick

Michael Stuhlbarg, Dopesick

Steve Zahn, The White Lotus

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Adrien Brody, Succession

James Cromwell, Succession

Colman Domingo, Euphoria

Arian Moayed, Succession

Tom Pelphrey, Ozark

Alexander Skarsgard, Succession

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Hope Davis, Succession

Marcia Gay Harden, The Morning Show

Martha Kelly, Euphoria

Sanaa Lathan, Succession

Harriet Walter, Succession

Lee You-mi, Squid Game

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Jane Adams, Hacks

Harriet Sansom Harris, Hacks

Jane Lynch, Only Murders in the Building

Laurie Metcalf, Hacks

Kaitlin Olson, Hacks

Harriet Walter, Ted Lasso

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Jerrod Carmichael, Saturday Night Live

Bill Hader, Curb Your Enthusiasm

James Lance, Ted Lasso

Nathan Lane, Only Murders in the Building

Christopher McDonald, Hacks

Sam Richardson, Ted Lasso

Outstanding Television Movie

Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers

Ray Donovan: The Movie

Reno 911: The Hunt for QAnon

The Survivor

Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas

Outstanding Competition Program

The Amazing Race

Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls

Nailed It!

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Top Chef

The Voice

Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program

Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, Queer Eye

Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Making It

Nicole Byer, Nailed It!

Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Shark Tank

Padma Lakshmi, Top Chef

RuPaul, RuPaul’s Drag Race

Outstanding Variety Talk Series

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

Jimmy Kimmel Live

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Late Night with Seth Meyers

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series

A Black Lady Sketch Show

Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Variety Special (Live)

The 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes

The Oscars

Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent

Tony Awards Presents: Broadway’s Back!

Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-recorded)

Adele: One Night Only

Dave Chappelle: The Closer

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman

The Problem with Jon Stewart

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

VICE

The World According to Jeff Goldblum