It was a busy week in celebrity news, with fashion highs, music milestones, viral moments and a few messy conversations along the way.
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Fashion milestones, legal drama and viral moments. This week’s celebrity news has tongues wagging and headlines buzzing.
These are some of the stories that dominated timelines from Paris to Hollywood and back to Mzansi.
The Beckham family came together to celebrate Victoria receiving an award from the culture ministry for her contribution to the fashion and entertainment industries.
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1. The Beckham family rallied around Victoria in Paris, sans Brooklyn
The Beckham family showed a united front in Paris as Victoria Beckham received a French honour for her contribution to fashion and culture.
David Beckham attended alongside their children Cruz, Romeo and Harper, with Cruz and Romeo joined by their girlfriends.
Brooklyn, however, was notably absent, continuing his pattern of missing recent family appearances. This was no shock following the explosive claims he made about his parents.
Victoria later thanked her family on Instagram, giving special mention to David as her “original investor”.
She was named an “Officer of the Order of the Arts and Letters” by the French Ministry of Culture, which praised her global influence and detailed approach to fashion.
Nando’s firmly rejects Nota Baloyi’s R850,000 lawsuit, asserting they obtained rights for the ‘Spirit’ track from all necessary parties.
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2. Nando’s shuts down Nota Baloyi’s lawsuit claims
Nando’s has denied claims made by Nota Baloyi in a lawsuit seeking R850 000 in damages over the alleged use of a sample of Brenda Fassie’s “Kuyoze Kuyovalwa” in an advertisement.
Nota claims that no license fee was paid to his record company, Urbantainment, which holds the rights to the song’s sample.
The food franchise said it legally secured rights to the track through recognised rights holders and addressed the allegations in writing back in November 2025.
While Nota disputes this and maintains that no licence was granted, Nando’s says the matter is being handled by the relevant publishing parties and that it stands by its process.
New legal filings pull Taylor Swift into the center of the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni saga.
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3. Taylor Swift pulled into Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle
The lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni took a dramatic turn after private text messages were unsealed in court.
The messages revealed pop singer Taylor Swift acting as a confidante to Lively during the production of “It Ends With Us”, including exchanges about script changes. One message revealed that Lively asked Swift to endorse her revised script.
Baldoni’s legal team is now using the messages to argue that Lively and her inner circle worked to undermine his authority as director.
The case also includes claims of a hostile work environment and alleged manipulation of public opinion, with a trial expected to begin in May.
Sydney Sweeney’s latest viral moment has people talking about more than just her new lingerie brand.
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4. Sydney Sweeney’s Hollywood sign stunt sparks debate
If there’s one thing actress Sydney Sweeney does not shy away from, it’s controversy.
The “Euphoria” star went viral after footage shared by “TMZ” showed her hanging bras on the Hollywood sign as part of a promotional stunt for her upcoming lingerie brand, “Syrn”.
While her team reportedly had a general filming permit, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said no permission was granted to interact with the sign itself.
Legal questions followed, though the LAPD later confirmed no investigation is underway. The moment added to Sweeney’s growing list of bold marketing moves, following past controversies around her advertising campaigns.
In a Instagram post Pedro Pascal wrote: 'The American people deserve to know what happened.'
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5. Celebrities speak out after ICE killings in Minneapolis
Hollywood voices grew louder this week following the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE federal agents in Minneapolis.
Celebrities including Billie Eilish, Pedro Pascal, Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo condemned the incident and questioned official accounts of what happened.
The tragedy followed another fatal ICE shooting earlier this month, intensifying public outrage and pushing many stars to use their platforms to call for accountability and justice.
Argentine-Spanish model Georgina Rodríguez was among the select few who attended the exclusive 'Melania' documentary at the White House.
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6. Georgina Rodríguez attends the Melania Trump private documentary screening
Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée, Georgina Rodríguez, was among the guests at a private White House screening of Melania Trump’s upcoming documentary, “Melania”.
She shared pictures from the event on Instagram, calling the experience inspiring. The screening was attended by a wide range of high-profile guests from business, fashion and entertainment.
The Amazon-backed documentary captures the days leading up to President Trump’s 2025 inauguration from Melania’s perspective and is set to premiere in theatres on Friday, January 30.
Bravo Le Roux’s family has asked the public to hold them in care as they navigate an overwhelming period of loss and responsibility.
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7. Bravo Le Roux’s family launches fundraiser for repatriation
The family of the late Bravo Le Roux has launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist with repatriating his body to South Africa following his death in Switzerland.
The family asked for privacy and shared that funds will also help cover immediate expenses and support his young daughter.
The hip hop artist died in Switzerland on January 22. Tributes poured in online, with loved ones remembering him as a devoted father and gifted creative.
Award winning actress Teyana Taylor has been nominated for yet another award.
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8. Teyana Taylor adds Bafta nomination to growing awards run
Teyana Taylor’s winning season continues with a Bafta nomination for “Best Supporting Actress” for her role in “One Battle After Another”.
She reacted emotionally on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the recognition. Alongside her acting success, Taylor has also been turning heads in the fashion industry, most recently at the Schiaparelli show in Paris, highlighting her presence across both industries.
Tyla brought high fashion, captivating choreography, and confidence to ‘The Tonight Show’, showing the world she’s here to stay.
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9. Tyla returns to ‘The Tonight Show’ stage with ‘Chanel’
Tyla delivered her first televised performance of “Chanel” while wearing Chanel on “The Tonight Show” Starring Jimmy Fallon. This marked her second appearance on the late-night stage, and as per usual, she ate.
The performance followed her 2023 debut with her breakout single “Water”, and the recent performance showed just how much her career has grown.
“Chanel” continues to climb the music charts, driven by streaming and TikTok momentum, and has now peaked at number 15 according to Tyla Charts.
American singer Rihanna has fans speculating that she is pregnant with her fourth child.
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10. Rihanna’s Dior look fuels pregnancy rumours
The Navy might just have to kiss Rihanna’s ninth studio album goodbye. The Barbadian singer has sparked fresh pregnancy speculation after stepping out in an oversized black coat at the Dior show during Paris Couture Week.
This led to fans questioning whether the look was hiding a baby bump, especially after recent playful comments from the singer about having another child.
While nothing has been confirmed, the recent viral paparazzi picture has certainly added fuel to ongoing rumours. Is baby number four on the way? We’ll probably know the answer to that question sooner or later.