Olivia Yacé walked away from Miss Universe three days after being crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania. The Ivorian finalist, who placed in the top five at the 2025 global competition, released a statement on November 24 confirming her immediate resignation. She cited her personal values of respect, dignity, excellence and equal opportunity, and said the role she had been given had been diminished.

Onyeka Ehie, a Nigerian-American influencer and former contestant on The Bachelor, believed she had found her fairytale ending. A chance meeting with a Danish man on a Croatian beach quickly spiraled into a whirlwind romance filled with luxury, declarations of love, and promises of royal status. He claimed to be a member of Denmark’s royal family, a millionaire tech entrepreneur, and an Olympic swimmer.

Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that her breakout performance in 12 Years a Slave, which earned her an Academy Award, resulted in an unexpected and deeply troubling aftermath. In a recent CNN interview with Angélique Kidjo, the actress said that rather than opening doors to diverse roles, she was repeatedly offered scripts that echoed the trauma of her debut. “Oh, Lupita.

When Simu Liu posted a now-viral statement criticizing the state of Asian male representation in Hollywood, the reaction was swift. “No Asian actor has ever lost a studio even close to 100 million dollars,” he wrote, “but a white dude will lose 200 million twice and roll right into the next tentpole lead.” The frustration in his words resonated with fans, actors, and critics alike, not only because of their accuracy but because they captured a truth that continues to be ignored.

Jan Moir recently traveled from London to California to visit Meghan Sussex’s Montecito pop-up shop. The visit resulted in a scathing column about jam jars, mulling spices, and scented candles. But the content of her article wasn’t nearly as revealing as the decision to send her there in the first place. The Daily Mail calls Meghan irrelevant. Yet they dispatched a senior columnist across the Atlantic to photograph gift boxes and insult eucalyptus sprigs.

In September, Kate Middleton appeared with noticeably lighter hair, prompting a wave of speculation. Her signature brown had shifted several shades towards blonde, drawing surprise from royal watchers and commentators alike. Some images, particularly those taken outdoors, appeared to show changes in length and volume. This led to questions about whether she might be wearing extensions or even a wig. Given her recent cancer diagnosis, such changes would have been entirely understandable.

Jahara Jayde is a YouTuber and popular Black cosplayer known for reimagining anime and video game characters with high-quality styling and a personal touch. When she posted a photo of herself dressed as Frieren, a magical elf from the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, the look was faithful, the costume flawless, and the styling precise. But her choice to wear her natural curly hair sparked outrage across anime Twitter.

The 74th Miss Universe was supposed to be a celebration of global beauty and cultural pride. Instead, it became a worldwide spectacle for all the wrong reasons. From racial slurs and viral walkouts to medical emergencies and resigning judges, this year’s pageant has drowned in scandal. Fátima Bosch of Mexico was ultimately crowned the winner, but her victory now sits at the center of the most chaotic Miss Universe season to date.

The Acolyte didn’t rewrite Star Wars canon. It worked within it, specifically, the High Republic era, a stretch of lore supported by Lucasfilm’s own publishing division. But even staying within bounds wasn’t enough to shield it. Leslye Headland introduced new characters, new moral conflicts, and a tone rarely seen in the franchise. And for that, the show was met with a firestorm.

A Swiss-based multinational is feeding African babies sugar. That’s the simple, disturbing truth behind a new investigation exposing Nestlé’s infant cereals on the continent. While European markets receive sugar-free versions of Cerelac, over 90% of the same product sold in African countries is laced with added sugar, sometimes more than seven grams per serving. Nestlé defends itself by pointing to local regulations and international guidelines.

Katie Rosseinsky built a career out of side-glancing celebrity culture. But lately, she’s found a specialty: throwing punches at Meghan Sussex. In 2025 alone, Rosseinsky has written at least three snide feature-length takedowns, all targeting Meghan’s every move, from her Instagram return to her podcast and even her barefaced Harper’s Bazaar cover. Other British royals receive flattering coverage when they go makeup-free.

Sydney Sweeney’s latest film Christy has officially collapsed at the box office. The numbers are not just low. They’re historic. With a 92% second-weekend drop and under $110,000 earnings, Christy now ranks among the worst wide-release declines in box office history. Critics tried to blame the release strategy. Her team blamed distribution. Online fans blamed everyone else. But the numbers speak clearly, and to the angry folks who love to blame everything on woke politics, no—DEI is not to blame.

Dan Wootton spent years torching reputations from behind a keyboard. He led tabloid crusades against celebrities, broke stories designed to humiliate, and built his name on the pain of others. Now, he faces a High Court claim that he used a fake identity to solicit explicit content from a man he allegedly deceived online. The allegations are disturbing. The press response is even more revealing.

The death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez has become one of the most disturbing cases in recent memory. Her body was discovered in a Tesla linked to music artist D4vd (David Anthony Burke). Police have now identified the 20-year-old singer as a suspect. No arrests have been made, but the investigation is moving forward. The facts that have emerged so far have triggered public outrage and online demands for justice.

Nicki Minaj took the podium at the United Nations and gave a speech that echoed the darkest corners of Truth Social. In just under four minutes, she told the world that Christians in Nigeria are being hunted, churches are under siege, and families are being forced to flee in fear. She praised Donald Trump by name, thanked him for “prioritizing” the issue, and demanded global action.

Prince Edward arrived in Nigeria with a warm welcome from the British High Commission and polite coverage from the UK press. Nigeria suddenly appears safe, stable and ready for royal diplomacy. This is the same country the media once described as risky when Prince Harry and Meghan Sussex visited. The shift is so quick that it invites a closer look at how narratives form and why certain royals receive a softer landing.

Kate Middleton returned to the podium with a message about love, care and childhood. Yet the country responded with a blunt question. Why is a royal who has never lived the reality of working families lecturing business leaders about balance? The speech talked about tenderness. The reaction talked about credibility. Comment sections filled with people who thought the event felt disconnected from the lives of those who struggle to pay heating bills or secure childcare.

Days after people erupted over Michelle Obama’s candid comments about the pressure placed on Black women’s hair, Disney released the first live-action Moana trailer. The most talked about detail did not come from the ocean, the scenery or the CGI. It came from the hair. The studio styled Moana with a full blowout that wiped away the natural curls that defined her animated identity.

Nicki Minaj built a career on talent, but her latest stage is unlike any she has ever stood on. The rapper who once dominated the charts with Barbie‑pink pop and viral punchlines is now preparing to address the United Nations. She will join US Ambassador Mike Waltz to speak about alleged violence against Christians in Nigeria. It is a move that stunned her fans, unsettled diplomats, and delighted the Trump Administration.

The BBC issued a rare public apology after callers complained about its Remembrance broadcast identifying Kate Middleton by her long-standing public name. The network corrected itself within hours and stressed that she should be known as Catherine, Princess of Wales. That reaction set off a frenzy, not because the mistake mattered, but because it showed how fast British institutions snap to attention when royal supporters demand obedience.

“You, Me & Tuscany” arrives next spring with the kind of energy fans of classic romantic comedies have waited years to see again. Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page lead the upcoming Universal Pictures release, and their on-screen pairing carries the early buzz. PEOPLE’s first look offered a glimpse into the film’s tone, production, and the chemistry the two actors built long before cameras rolled.

Riot Games tried to roll out a simple Arcane anniversary celebration. They released free icons and emotes on November 11 and expected the usual applause. Instead, players noticed a problem that should have been impossible to miss. Players widely consider Mel Medarda and her mother, Ambessa, two of the most important faces from Arcane Season 2, and they were nowhere to be seen on the set.

Prince William went to Brazil expecting a victory lap. He planned a week of cameras, speeches and glamorous stops meant to show him as a global leader. Instead, the trip exposed a problem that grows louder each time he steps onto a stage. People are tired of the scolding tone, the thin performances and the sense that the future king wants applause without offering substance.

Michelle Obama exposes how white beauty standards shape Black women’s hair routines, backed by cultural history and bias research.

Ryan Coogler has confirmed that Black Panther 3 is officially his next feature. Speaking at the Deadline Contenders event, the director offered his clearest update yet, telling the audience, “Black Panther 3 is next. That’s the one we’re locked in on right now. We’re working on it hard.” The confirmation triggered immediate excitement across social platforms, marking the first on-record acknowledgement from Coogler since discussions about the future of Wakanda began circulating last year.