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Anok Yai Named Model of the Year at the 2025 Fashion Awards

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When the British Fashion Council announced Anok Yai as Model of the Year 2025 at the Fashion Awards, it wasn’t the usual kind of recognition, it reaffirmed that African representation continues to redefine global fashion.

For a South Sudanese woman who began her life journey as a biochemistry student to become the face of global fashion, this honor carries weight beyond the industry.

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Her journey began when a street style photo of her went viral on Instagram at Howard University’s Homecoming. That moment shifted the course of her career.

By 2019, she made history as the second Black woman to open for Prada, after Naomi Campbell. Yai has walked for Ferragamo, Hugo Boss, and Fendi, appeared on the cover of Vogue France, and fronted campaigns for Versace and Saint Laurent, among other fashion houses.

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The Model of the Year award recognizes more than visibility, it reflects influence and cultural resonance. She stated, “Being named Model of the Year is such an honour. My journey from Egypt to South Sudan to the U.S. is one of resilience and community. This recognition is for everyone who’s ever seen their story in mine.”

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Early in her career, she said, “I want to show the world that Black girls can be beautiful,” and that drive continues to fuel her work. In an industry that often sidelines dark-skinned women, her visibility has changed the narrative.

Anok Yai will receive her award on December 1st, a moment that cements her place as one of fashions most defining figures today.

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Megan Markle Returns to Acting after 7 Years

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Meghan Markle is reportedly returning to Hollywood for the first time in seven years, after stepping away when got engaged to Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex is set to appear in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film “Close Personal Friends”, which is currently being filmed in Los Angeles.

On November 5, Meghan was spotted on the Pasadena, California, where she’ll appear as herself in the comedy. The film, directed by Jason Orley, follows partners who became friends to a famous couple during a trip to Santa Barbara. The pairs became close, and as their friendship grows, the boundaries between personal and private matters start to fade, leading to funny moments

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The movie “Close Personal Friends” also starred other casts like Lily Collins, Brie Larson, Henry Golding, and Jack Quaid. The news was first reported by The Sun.

Her last time on screen was in the hit series “Suits”, where she portrayed Rachel Zane for seven seasons. Markle decided to leave the series in 2018 to focus on her royal duties ahead of her marriage to Prince Harry that same year. In an interview with BBC at that time, Meghan said she didn’t see it as giving anything up, only as a change.

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Before Suits where she became more popular, Meghan held supporting roles on shows like Fringe and The League, as well as one of the suitcase models on Deal or No Deal.

Now that she has returned, the Duchess seemed relaxed and happy during filming, according to People. A source close to the project described it as “a massive moment” for her.

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Though, Meghan and Prince Harry have been busy building their own empire through Archewell Productions, working on documentaries and upcoming film projects. So, her return to acting feels like the next step in their growing entertainment story.

what better way for Meghan to return to acting than by playing herself? It feels like the perfect way to pick up right where she left off.

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Kendall Jenner Hosts Intimate Beach Party for Her 30th Birthday

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Kendall Jenner, host intimate party for her 30th birthday

American model and media personality, Kendall Jenner hosted an intimate beach party on November 3, 2025, to mark her 30th birthday.

The party was held on an exclusive island on Mustique, a favorite vacation spot for the Kardashian-Jenner family.

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Notable guests that attended included Kris Jenner, Kylie, Khloè and Kim along with friends Justine Skye and Hailey Bieber who attended with her husband, Justin Bieber. Kourtney and Rob were notably absent.

The colour theme had touches of pink, brown, and black, with each guest dressed in fitted, statement pieces.

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Jenner wore a silk crisscross top with a matching printed skirt. Kim wore a strapless corset gown, Kylie chose a baby-pink halter dress, Kris opted for a tiger-print maxi gown, while Khloé went with a black bodycon mini dress with cutouts.

She shared her birthday pictures on Instagram with a simple caption “30”. The images offered glimpses of the celebration including the pose in front of metallic balloons on the sand that read: Happy Birthday Kendall.

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The evening featured a firework display over the water, bottles of Château Haut-Brion from 1995 the year Jenner was born and a white cake decorated with black ribbons, tall candles, and miniature bottles of Kendall’s 818 Tequila.

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Robert Englund Gets His Hollywood Walk of Fame Star on Halloween Day

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On October 31, 2025, Robert Englund was honored with his own Hollywood Walk of Fame, star a fitting date for the horror legend’s honor. The ceremony took place outside the Larry Edmunds Bookshop on Hollywood Boulevard. He received the 2,826th star awarded by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

For the occasion, Englund posed beside his new star while wearing a dark suit and his iconic Freddy Krueger glove. He is known for portraying the razor-gloved villain Freddy Krueger in “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. For close to 50 years, Englund has built a legacy in the horror genre. He has also appeared in hit series like Stranger Things,The Goldbergs and in films such as Urban Legend.

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During his induction, fans dressed in Elm Street-themed costumes gathered to show their support to the actor.

At the ceremony, he was honored by director Eli Roth and actress Heather Langenkamp who portrayed Nancy Thompson in “A Nightmare on Elm Street films”.  In her speech she recalled how Englund would always rehearse until they rolled the camera, describing how even his posture conveyed menace.

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Langenkamp also praised director Wes Craven’s creative vision, saying his idea for Freddy’s bladed glove captured “that primal fear we all have of something lurking, ready to strike.” She concluded that those elements became part of Robert performance from the earliest days of filming. Director Eli Roth also praised the actor, calling him ‘a man who understands how to find humanity, even in a monster.

When Englund took the mic to express his gratitude, the crowd erupted, chanting, ‘Freddy! Freddy!’ The 78-year-old actor, thanked his collaborators and fans. He ended his speech with a line only he could pull off: “Trick or f—ing treat!”

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With his name now on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Robert Englund will always be remembered as one of horror’s defining figures.

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