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- Sadly, Kelly Clarkson‘s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has died. The 48-year-old, who is also the former stepson of Reba McEntire, had battled cancer for the past three years. Kelly announced on Wednesday that Brandon had been ill and canceled her Las Vegas tour dates. Now, the family has released a statement. “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family.” Brandon’s rep continued, “We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.” Sources told TMZ that he was fighting melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. Brandon, a talent manager, was pivotal in Kelly’s career. The former couple share two kids: River, 11, and Remington, 9. Kelly Clarkson‘s heartbreaking song “Piece by Piece” was inspired by her marriage to Brandon Blackstock. The song is about how her faith in love and family was restored by her relationship with Brandon, following a rocky relationship with her father.
- Maybe Morgan Wallen will show up for this award show! The MTV Video Music Awards announced its nominations on Tuesday (Aug. 5), and there’s finally a country music category! The popular show has been around since 1984, and has never given country music the spotlight until now! Here Are the Best Country Nominees for the 2025 MTV VMAs. Chris Stapleton, “Think I’m in Love With You” Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood, “I’m Gonna Love You” Jelly Roll, “Liar” Lainey Wilson, “4X4XU” Megan Moroney, “Am I Okay?” Morgan Wallen, “Smile” Place your bets for who will take home the famous VMA Moon Man? Morgan Wallen is also nominated in the all-genre “Artist of the Year” category, and his album I’m the Problem is also the only country album nominated for “Best Album.” Jelly Roll is the most-nominated country artist overall at the VMAs. In addition to his Best Country nomination, he’s up in the Best Hip-Hop category (for his feature on Eminem’s version of “Save Me”), the Video for Good category (also for the Eminem collaboration), and Best Alternative (for his MGK duet, “Lonely Road”). Ella Langley earned a big nomination in the all-genre Best New Artist category. Shaboozey and Dasha are both nominated in the MTV Push Performance of the Year category. Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs’ “Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)” is nominated for Best Collaboration, along with Post Malone and Blake Shelton’s “Pour Me a Drink.” The 2025 VMAs air live on Sunday, Sept. 7, at New York’s UBS Arena at 8 PM ET on CBS.
- When other people say they don’t watch the news I don’t believe them but when Mariah Carey says it, yea I could see that. Mariah Carey must have been busy in the recording studio and missed the headlines about Katy Perry and crew going to space! Mimi is out in the UK and was a guest on the Scott Mills show on BBC Radio, where he asked her if she’d go to space like Katy Perry did. Apparently, Mariah had no clue about Katy’s trip to space. “Did she go to space?” Mariah said, then asked the host, “Where did she go?” Which he clarified to orbit and back. “Wow! Alright Katy, I’m not mad at her, that’s pretty amazing.” Mariah was then asked if she’d do it. “I think I’ve done enough,” she said. Katy Perry was part of Bezo’s Blue Origin spaceflight, which blasted off on April 14 with an all-female crew.
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