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Megyn Kelly criticized Kim Kardashian and Kanye West for rushing 13-year-old North West into stardom after her Dazed magazine cover, pointing to blue hair, grills and facial piercings and warning about the downsides of childhood fame, while Kardashian and West have faced prior backlash over North’s look.
Saint Petersburg's Gazprom Arena says no rental agreement was signed for Kanye West's planned October concerts, effectively cancelling the two Russia gigs and making him the first major Western artist slated to perform there since the 2022 invasion. The Say Agency says the concerts were not canceled and they're seeking clarity, while there has been domestic backlash but no clear government intervention. West's antisemitic remarks in the past and his subsequent apology provide broader context for the controversy surrounding the booking.
Kanye West, aka Ye, had two planned October shows at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg that were canceled after the venue said it never organized the event and did not sign any rental agreements; the Moscow agency Say Agency had claimed the concerts were sanctioned by an official letter. Tickets were sold, but fans are criticizing the arena’s denial; the episode comes amid West’s history of antisemitism controversies and a string of canceled gigs, and it would have been the first major Western act to perform in Putin’s Russia in years.
North West, 13, says she really wants a bridge piercing but is not allowed by her parents; she already has multiple dermal piercings (real and fake) and even wore a fake bridge piercing for Dazed magazine’s fall cover shoot.
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is scheduled to perform Oct. 10–11 at Saint Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena, becoming the highest-profile Western act to play Russia since the Ukraine conflict began, after a string of European bookings were canceled amid backlash over antisemitic remarks and Nazi imagery. His Marseille and Marseille-related appearances were scrapped, the Wireless Festival in London pulled the plug after his visa was denied, and Poland and Switzerland also blocked or canceled shows. The Russia gig signals a controversial pivot as Ye continues his attempt at a comeback despite ongoing criticism and bans in multiple countries.
Rapper Kanye West has announced two October shows in Saint Petersburg at Gazprom Arena, marking his biggest Western appearance in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine; tickets sold out quickly as he attempts to rehabilitate his image after years of antisemitic remarks that led to European tour cancellations and a UK entry ban. West has apologized, attributing prior comments to a manic episode linked to bipolar disorder, while his touring plans reflect a cautious return amid ongoing controversy.
Kim Kardashian’s 10-year-old son Saint West makes his Instagram debut, sharing clips of his purple Ronster e-moto bike and a wheelie, with Kardashian approving posts; Kanye West’s involvement remains unclear, and Saint previously appeared in a Nike campaign with Kim.
North West has canceled the Kimokawaii Tour with Molly Santana just before it was set to begin; the 14-date run appears largely canceled on Ticketmaster after the tour website was pulled down, with only a few dates (Aug 8 Atlanta, Aug 13 New York, Aug 18 Royal Oak, Aug 19 Chicago, Aug 27 Los Angeles) still listed. Santana apologized on Instagram, while North West, 13, had recently released her EP N0rth4evr and has performed with her father Kanye West and Santana at events. The cancellation has sparked online debate about a minor touring.
Kanye West and Bianca Censori were photographed in Ibiza where Censori wore a nude bodysuit as the couple returned from a yacht trip by tender, ahead of West's Madrid concert.
Kanye West and Bianca Censori celebrated his 49th birthday with a Versailles photo shoot, where Bianca wore sculptural satin with a feathered headpiece and a champagne gown while Kanye appeared in black leather; the images were taken at the Airelles Château de Versailles during a party reportedly costing about $400,000. Bianca has said her daring outfits are her own choice and often developed in collaboration with Kanye.
Kanye West spent about $400,000 (roughly 616 million won) to host a private masquerade birthday party for around 20 guests at the Palace of Versailles, with celebrations continuing at the nearby Airelles hotel; his wife Bianca Censori wore a feathered headpiece, and the couple reportedly wed secretly in December 2022 after his divorce from Kim Kardashian.
Kanye West reportedly dropped about $400,000 on a masquerade-themed birthday party for his 49th birthday at the Château de Versailles in France, with wife Bianca Censori and more than 20 friends, then continuing the celebration at the Airelles hotel; West wore an all-black mask outfit and Censori wore a satin bodysuit with a feathered headpiece, amid their secret 2022 marriage and ongoing co-parenting of children North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.
Kanye West, performing as Ye, headlined a two-hour comeback show in Tampa atop a giant globe at Raymond James Stadium, blasting through about 34 songs and a set that spanned much of his catalog with a chunk dedicated to his latest work. Fans turned out in force despite protests and renewed scrutiny over antisemitism, while the performance largely kept the focus on the music, backed by dazzling visuals, roaring crowds and merch-driven fanfare that underscored a loyal fanbase and a high-energy return.
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is pushing contract amendments to Kanye West's July 4 Alamodome gig to bar performing 'Heil Hitler' and selling swastika merch, amid calls to cancel the concert over antisemitic remarks; the City Council remains split on censorship, the event could generate about $1.7 million, and Ye has apologized for past remarks linked to a manic episode.
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones urged cancelation of Kanye West’s July 4 Alamodome concert citing a history of hate speech and antisemitic comments, though tickets remain on sale; the controversy echoes other cancellations around West performances abroad and in Tampa, reflecting widespread opposition to his controversial stance.