Cardi B previews new music while hosting WWE SummerSlam 2025, Davido shocks fans with surprise Victony performance at Barclays Center, Heung-Min Son set to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer. 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.
Here is a rundown of five of the hottest news topics…
1. Cardi B previews new music while hosting WWE SummerSlam 2025
SummerSlam kicks off with the arrival of @iamcardib! pic.twitter.com/XQ33rDCl0B
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2025
Cardi B made her WWE debut on Saturday night (August 2), hosting the first night of SummerSlam 2025 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Dressed in an all-black gown, she previewed a new song, likely from her upcoming album, Am I The Drama?, as she made her entrance to a roaring crowd. “Hello, it’s me,” she rapped over the hook, sparking loud cheers from the over 50,000 fans in attendance. Cardi hyped up appearances from stars like Logan Paul and Randy Orton, declaring, “We’re going to be talking about this forever.”
The mother-of-three wasn’t the only music star in the spotlight; country singer Jelly Roll made his in-ring debut, teaming with Randy Orton but losing to Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul in a wild tag match. With her charismatic entrance and strong crowd reaction, Cardi may be the next artist to get physical in the ring, possibly even facing off with Bianca Belair. Her album, Am I The Drama?, drops September 19.
2. Davido shocks fans with surprise Victony performance at Barclays Center
31/07 | @davido performing “HOLY WATER” with @vict0ny — LIVE at the BARCLAYS CENTER in Brooklyn during the 5IVE ALIVE TOUR! 💥5️⃣
Brooklyn caught the spirit, then 001 washed it down with @martell on stage. 🤩🥃#5iveAliveTour #the5ivealivetour pic.twitter.com/0hdtZTCm1c
— The 5ive Alive Tour (@5iveAliveWT) August 1, 2025
The global rise of Afrobeats hit new heights on Thursday night as Davido thrilled fans at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn with a surprise appearance by rising Nigerian star Victony. During a sold-out stop on his U.S. tour, the award-winning Afrobeats giant invited Victony onstage for a powerful live performance of their hit collaboration, “Holy Water.” The moment Victony stepped onto the stage, the crowd of over 19,000 erupted into deafening cheers, transforming the venue into a euphoric celebration of African music.
Davido, known for his electrifying performances and role in popularizing Afrobeats globally, paused his high-energy set to introduce Victony, setting the stage for an unforgettable duet. The emotional performance saw fans waving lights and singing along as Victony’s soulful vocals merged effortlessly with Davido’s charismatic presence. The moment marked a career-defining milestone for Victony and reinforced Davido’s ongoing commitment to spotlighting new talent. Clips of the surprise performance have since gone viral, solidifying “Holy Water” as not just a hit song but a symbol of Afrobeats’ growing dominance on the world stage.
3. Tyla’s ‘We Wanna Party’ tour is headed to Asia
South African pop sensation Tyla is taking her global success to new heights with the announcement of her We Wanna Party Asia tour, set to begin this November. The Grammy-winning artist, who rose to international fame with her viral hit “Water,” revealed the highly anticipated tour dates via Instagram, sending her fanbase, fondly called “Tygers,” into a frenzy. Stops include Tokyo on November 11, Bangkok on November 14, Hong Kong on November 23, Manila on December 3, and Singapore on December 5. According to Live Nation, her Manila show will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, while the Singapore concert will be held at Arena @Expo, with tickets going on sale August 8.
The tour follows the release of Tyla’s latest mixtape, which dropped on July 25 and features viral tracks like “Bliss,” “Mr Media,” and “Dynamite” featuring Wizkid. In a recent interview with Capital Xtra, Tyla described her new musical era as experimental, revealing she’s venturing into rap, pop, and more, all while bypassing the pressures of releasing a full album. Touring alongside her younger sister Sydney Seethal, Tyla shared that the journey has been both fun and mischievous, joking that their parents are unaware of half their adventures. With her vibrant personality, genre-blending sound, and global appeal, Tyla’s We Wanna Party tour is shaping up to be one of the season’s must-see events.
4. American Eagle responds to critics over ad with Sydney Sweeney
American Eagle responds to backlash over its Sydney Sweeney ad. pic.twitter.com/VwrA5YdIzf
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 1, 2025
American Eagle Outfitters is standing by its latest ad campaign featuring Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney after it drew backlash over perceived racial undertones and Western beauty standards. The campaign, which launched last week with the tagline “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” sparked heated debate across social media, particularly due to a viral teaser video that played on the pun between “jeans” and “genes.” Critics pointed to the casting of a blonde, blue-eyed actress and a script referencing inherited traits as problematic, with some calling the campaign tone-deaf and suggestive of eugenics, whether intentional or not.
In its first public response posted Friday on Instagram, the teen retailer sought to refocus the narrative, stating: “The ad campaign is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. We’ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone.” While the controversial teaser video appeared on American Eagle’s social channels, the company emphasized it was not part of the official campaign. Some marketing analysts argue the uproar may have worked in the brand’s favor by driving attention, with others noting that pushing boundaries can sometimes pay off. Whether clever wordplay or a misstep, the campaign has clearly struck a chord, igniting conversations around representation, intent, and modern advertising.
5. Heung-Min Son set to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer
We’re not crying, you are 🥹
Heung-Min Son waves goodbye to Tottenham Hotspur after an incredible 10 years with the club 🤍 pic.twitter.com/co4oBSPkQt
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 3, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-Min Son has confirmed he will leave the club this summer, ending a remarkable 10-year spell in North London. The 33-year-old forward made the emotional announcement during a press conference ahead of the Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle in Seoul on Sunday, a match that could serve as his farewell appearance. “I have decided to leave the club this summer. Respectfully, the club is helping me with this decision,” Son said, fighting back tears. “It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career… I need a new environment to push myself. Ten years is a long time.”
Son, who is fourth on Tottenham’s all-time goalscoring list with 173 goals and 101 assists in all competitions, is expected to move to Major League Soccer, with LAFC leading talks despite interest from Saudi Arabia. His last competitive appearance came as a substitute in Spurs’ Europa League final victory over Manchester United in May, securing the club’s first major trophy since 2008. As the club begins to look ahead, centre-back Cristian Romero is reportedly in line to take over the captaincy.
Featured image: Dalvin Adams
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