Ariana's EMMY Nomination, 13 Going on 30 Cast, Olandria and Nic Split

Ariana Grande Secures First Emmy Nomination After Television Academy Revision

Ariana Grande has received her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination after the Television Academy made a recent update. On July 22, the Academy announced that both Grande and her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo would be included in the nominations for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) for their NBC musical event, Wicked: One Wonderful Night. Initially, when nominations were announced on July 8, the special had received technical nominations like music direction, lighting design, and choreography, but the lead performers were left out until this correction.

This marks Grande’s first time being nominated for a Primetime Emmy, while Erivo now has a total of four career nominations. Erivo celebrated the news on Instagram, sharing behind-the-scenes photos and clips from the special, which Grande also reshared on her feed. Their nominations add to the recognition of the Wicked television event, highlighting its success both critically and commercially.

Netflix Expands Cast for '13 Going on 30' Reboot

Netflix has filled out the ensemble for its upcoming 13 Going on 30 reboot, adding Taylor Zakhar Perez (Red, White & Royal Blue), Owen Thiele (Adults), Nasim Pedrad (Aladdin), Supriya Ganesh (The Pitt), and Myra Molloy (Girls Like Girls) to the supporting cast. The fresh round of additions also includes child actors Charley McCain, Henry Samiri, Audrina Miranda, and Kai Zen. They join previously announced leads Emily Bader and Logan Lerman, alongside a cast that features Adeline Rudolph, Jessica Alba, Taylor Ortega, Tim Meadows, and Dan Bucatinsky.

Production on the project began last month in Los Angeles. While plot details remain under wraps, original stars Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer are expected to make appearances. The project reimagines Gary Winick's classic 2004 Columbia Pictures romantic comedy, which starred Garner as a 13-year-old girl who wakes up as a 30-year-old adult, opposite Mark Ruffalo and Greer.

ICYMI:

• Streaming platforms have reported massive post-event listener spikes for Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Shakira following their joint 11-minute World Cup halftime show.

• Disclosure Day starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor has today arrived on digital platforms.

'Love Island USA' Fan Favorites Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe Split

Love Island USA Season 7 stars Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe have ended their relationship after just over a year together. A source told PEOPLE that long-distance and busy work schedules were the main reasons for their breakup. Despite parting ways romantically, the insider said Carthen, 28, and Vansteenberghe, 25, are still on good terms, maintaining a "deep love and respect" as they move into a friendship.

They first met during the show's Casa Amor twist, although Carthen initially hesitated because Vansteenberghe was linked to Cierra Ortega. After Ortega left the Fiji villa, they decided to explore their connection, quickly becoming a favorite among fans and continuing their relationship until the season's end.

POP FACT: On this day in 1969, Jennifer Lopez was born.

Victoria Monét Announces Sophomore Album 'Frequency of Love'

R&B sensation Victoria Monét has officially announced her sophomore studio album, Frequency of Love, set to arrive on October 2 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. Executive produced by Camper, the highly anticipated follow-up to her breakthrough debut was heralded alongside the release of its new single, "Reach Out", a track produced by Kaytranada and D’Mile, featuring a Dave Meyers-directed music video choreographed by Sean Bankhead. The announcement follows the success of the album's lead single, "Let Me," which topped the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart last month, cementing Monét's momentum heading into her next musical era.

ICYMI:

• Shakira’s official World Cup anthem "Dai Dai" (featuring Burna Boy) hit No. 1 on the Global Spotify chart, making her the first artist in platform history to reach the top spot with songs in both English and Spanish.

• Mars released its annual trends report today, revealing that "Summerween" is officially driving Halloween to become America's longest retail season as Gen Z starts seasonal shopping months early.

— Katie Macbeth

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