A$AP Rocky is Chanel’s newest ambassador, Burna Boy issues on-stage apology as backlash sparks tour cancellations, Arsenal star Bukayo Saka confirms engagement to long-term girlfriend Tolami Benson. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
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1. A$AP Rocky is Chanel’s newest ambassador
A$AP Rocky is Chanel’s new house ambassador:
“Rocky is an incredible artist who puts his heart and soul into every project he’s involved in, in addition to being an incredible human being. Musician, actor, father, friend… he brings so much to the table and always delivers with… pic.twitter.com/tsbSFcgQYM
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) November 29, 2025
A$AP Rocky has been announced as Chanel’s newest ambassador, marking a major partnership between the fashion house and one of music’s most influential style figures. The brand revealed the news on November 29, praising the rapper’s “talent, curiosity, and limitless creativity” as the ideal fit for its evolving vision. Chanel’s artistic director Matthieu Blazy expressed admiration for Rocky’s multidimensional artistry, calling him “an incredible artist” and highlighting the kindness and intention he brings to every project. A$AP Rocky reciprocated the praise, noting that Blazy’s imagination “is pushing fashion forward” and that he’s excited to join the storied French house in an official capacity.
The announcement caps an eventful year for the star, who welcomed his third child with Rihanna, filmed a secret Chanel project alongside actress Margaret Qualley, starred in two feature films, and earned the CFDA’s 2025 Fashion Icon title. Rocky’s reputation for bold, boundary-pushing style—whether co-chairing the 2025 Met Gala in an AWGE design or redefining menswear norms in interviews—has cemented him as one of fashion’s most compelling voices. As Chanel’s newest ambassador, A$AP Rocky steps into yet another influential role, bringing his fearless creativity to one of the world’s most iconic luxury houses.
2. Burna Boy issues on-stage apology as backlash sparks tour cancellations
“I know my ticket sales are suffering since that incident. Even the coffee I introduced no one is buying. So please I am sorry to everyone and everything I said. It was a slip of tongue.”
-Burna Boy (apologizing to his fans) pic.twitter.com/VkWuwH9Oqz
— Arthur🇳🇬🇬🇧🇸🇳 (@AjMachalaa) November 26, 2025
Burna Boy has issued a public apology after intense backlash over his behavior at a recent concert, a controversy that has now led to multiple tour cancellations. The singer, born Damini Ogulu, came under fire after a viral incident during his Denver, Colorado show, where he halted his performance upon noticing a woman sleeping in the front row and instructed security to escort her out. The criticism deepened when an older clip resurfaced, showing him saying he prefers wealthy supporters—remarks that renewed accusations of elitism and sparked widespread calls for boycotts across social media.
As the fallout grew, several dates on his No Sign of Weakness U.S. tour were abruptly cancelled, including his November 28 performance at The Armory in Minneapolis and a December 1 show in Chicago. Facing growing pressure, Burna Boy addressed the controversy during a recent performance in Texas, pausing mid-song to apologize and acknowledge that his earlier comments were a mistake. His on-stage apology marks the first step in repairing his relationship with fans, though uncertainty continues to cloud the future of the remaining tour dates.
3. Deadly storms ravage Asia, killing more than 600 with hundreds missing
Heavy rains across Indonesia, Malaysia and southern Thailand have inundated cities, trapped thousands and caused deadly landslides.
At least 111 people have died in Indonesia, and a hospital in southern Thailand has announced its morgue is full pic.twitter.com/nVRGXbenfo
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) November 28, 2025
Deadly storms and cyclone-driven rains have devastated large parts of Asia, killing more than 600 people and leaving hundreds missing as rescue efforts intensify across the region. Rare tropical systems forming in the Malacca Strait and the Indian Ocean triggered catastrophic flooding and landslides in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. At the same time, heavy rainfall continues to threaten India’s southern coast. Indonesia has suffered the worst losses, with at least 303 people confirmed dead and 279 missing on the island of Sumatra, where Cyclone Senyar triggered massive landslides and swept away entire communities. In Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah displaced more than half a million people, destroyed tens of thousands of homes, and forced 147,000 residents into temporary shelters. Meanwhile, authorities warn that low-lying areas near Colombo remain submerged and powerless.
Thailand has recorded at least 162 deaths, with 3.5 million residents affected as floodwaters reached historic levels—submerging Hat Yai city in “once-in-300-years” rainfall and cutting off critical facilities, including a maternity ward housing newborns. Malaysia has reported two fatalities, though tens of thousands were evacuated ahead of the storm as floodwaters swallowed towns in Perlis state. Emergency teams across the region continue to battle blocked roads, power outages, and displaced residents as climate experts warn that the extreme weather reflects a pattern of increasing climate vulnerability in Southeast Asia. With rescue operations ongoing and more rainfall forecast, officials fear the death toll could rise further as communities struggle to recover from one of the region’s most devastating weeks of storms in recent years.
4. Beyoncé brings back Kelly Rowland’s iconic “Excel text” from “Dilemma” music video in viral moment
Beyoncé has reignited one of pop culture’s most enduring memes by playfully referencing Kelly Rowland’s infamous “Excel text” from the 2002 “Dilemma” music video. In a new Instagram post shared on Thursday, the superstar included a clip of herself holding a phone displaying a recreation of Rowland’s now-legendary on-screen blunder, the moment she appeared to send a text message using Microsoft Excel. The post, which also featured backstage moments and tour highlights from Rowland’s “The Boy Is Mine Tour,” instantly sent fans into a frenzy, celebrating the nostalgia and the long-running inside joke within the Destiny’s Child universe.
Social media users flooded the comments with laughter and appreciation, noting that Beyoncé’s wink to the meme proves its cultural staying power more than two decades later. Rowland has addressed the mishap before, joking in a 2024 interview that no one on set corrected the mistake, leaving her to “look nuts.” The renewed spotlight comes as a reminder of how “Dilemma” helped launch Rowland’s solo career, earning her a Grammy and cementing her place in early 2000s pop history. And with Beyoncé keeping the gag alive, it’s clear the “Excel text” remains one of music’s funniest and most cherished viral moments.
5. Arsenal star Bukayo Saka confirms engagement to long-term girlfriend Tolami Benson
Bukayo Saka & Tolami Benson are officially engaged! 💍💜 pic.twitter.com/bUUdjS7qGR
— NoteS. (@NoteSphere) November 28, 2025
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has announced his engagement to his long-term girlfriend, Tolami Benson, marking a major personal milestone for the couple after five years together. The England international proposed at a luxury London hotel last week, sealing a relationship that the pair kept mostly private until they were first seen publicly during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. News of the engagement arrives during a standout period for the 24-year-old, who captained Arsenal to a north London derby win over Tottenham and later assisted in the club’s Champions League victory against Bayern Munich.
Saka, who wore the captain’s armband in Martin Ødegaard’s absence, returned to the starting lineup for Arsenal’s London derby against Chelsea on Sunday, a match that ended in a 1 – 1 draw. The winger has a strong record against the Blues, scoring three goals in 11 appearances, including a decisive penalty at Stamford Bridge in the 2021–22 season. With his career in excellent form and his engagement now public, it marks a week of celebration both on and off the pitch for the Arsenal star.
Featured image: @1hun.nid2022/Instagram
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