Heidi Montag Focuses on Music Career as Spencer Pratt Steps Back from Mayoral Race

Heidi Montag was photographed carrying a microphone in Montecito, California, suggesting she is preparing for upcoming performances as her husband Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign concludes. Montag is scheduled to perform at the Neon Skies Festival in Edmonton on July 18, featuring songs from her albums. The sighting indicates the couple may be refocusing on entertainment ventures after Pratt's unsuccessful mayoral bid.
Heidi Montag, 39, was spotted in Montecito carrying a microphone while heading to the gym, signaling a return to focus on her music career. The timing coincides with her scheduled performance at the Neon Skies Festival in Edmonton, Alberta on July 18, where she will perform songs from her albums "Superficial" and "Heidiwood" along with her recent single "Ex Machina." Spencer Pratt, her husband, has not made an official public statement since being ruled out of the Los Angeles mayoral race, where he fell behind rival candidate Nithya Raman. Recent photos show Pratt wearing merchandise promoting Montag's music, suggesting the couple is redirecting their attention toward entertainment projects. The pair, who gained fame on MTV's "The Hills," have maintained their media presence through television appearances and their podcast "The Fame Game with Spencer and Heidi."
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