Ami Colé founder, Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, to lead Skims Beauty, Abuja court summons Odumodublvck in case involving Chocolate City executive, Kylian Mbappe to appear in court to begin legal battle with PSG. 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. Ami Colé founder, Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, to lead Skims Beauty
Ami Colé’s Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye Joins SKIMS As EVP Of Beauty & Fragrance
— ESSENCE (@Essence) November 3, 2025
Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, the visionary founder behind the beloved beauty brand Ami Colé, is taking her talents to Skims. Following the closure of Ami Colé earlier this year due to unsustainable operating costs, many in the beauty community mourned the loss of a brand that authentically celebrated melanin-rich skin through inclusive shade ranges and community-driven storytelling. On November 3, Kim Kardashian’s Skims announced that N’Diaye-Mbaye has been appointed as executive vice president of beauty and fragrance, a role that will see her leading product development, innovation, and brand strategy for the upcoming Skims Beauty line. “Consumers are more discerning than ever. They want quality, delight, and simplicity,” N’Diaye-Mbaye said, expressing excitement to collaborate with the Skims team on products designed to become everyday essentials.
While details about Skims Beauty’s official launch remain under wraps, Kardashian confirmed in October that the line will include “fragrance and makeup and all the things.” The move marks Skims’ first step into the beauty category, but for N’Diaye-Mbaye, it’s familiar territory. Before founding Ami Colé, she held key marketing roles at Glossier, L’Oréal Paris, and Rebecca Minkoff. Her appointment signals Skims’ intent to build an inclusive, community-rooted beauty brand that mirrors its shapewear ethos. Though Ami Colé’s closure left a void, N’Diaye-Mbaye’s next chapter at Skims promises to bring that same authenticity and celebration of Black beauty to a global stage.
2. Abuja court summons Odumodublvck in case involving Chocolate City executive
Abuja court summons rapper Odumodublvck over alleged criminal intimidation of Chocolate City executive amid escalating industry tensions. pic.twitter.com/HexC5EBzI4
— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) November 4, 2025
Afrobeats sensation Odumodublvck is facing a legal battle that seems to echo one of his own lyrics. In his hit song “Industry Machine,” the rapper famously declared, “They been dey find me for court all along.” Now, that line has become a reality. The artist, whose real name is Tochukwu Ojogwu, has been officially summoned by an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court following a complaint of alleged criminal intimidation. The petition was filed by Olayinka Osagie Onobun, Head of Artists and Repertoire (A&R) at Chocolate City Music. According to reports, Onobun claims Odumodublvck used social media posts on X (formerly Twitter) to threaten and cause fear. Magistrate Farida Ibrahim issued the summons on November 3, ordering the rapper to appear before the court on November 6.
This new case adds to Odumodublvck’s mounting legal woes, as he is already facing a separate civil lawsuit for alleged assault and battery. The suit, filed by photographer and entertainer Levi Ogbogiri (known as Kraziecent), accuses the rapper of attacking him during an event in December 2024 and destroying his iPhone 15 Pro Max. That hearing is slated for November 26. Odumodublvck, who has built a reputation for his bold and unfiltered persona, has denied being violent, stating that he stands for “honesty and accountability” and is “focused on peace and moving forward.” However, with tensions between him and Chocolate City artists like Blaqbonez already fueling industry-wide controversy, the rapper’s next battles may be fought less in the studio and more in the courtroom.
3. On day 36, the government shutdown is the longest ever
Entering its 36th day, the government shutdown is now the longest in American history, though some senators are predicting that the impasse could end this week.
After weeks without any movement, bipartisan talks among rank-and-file members have been picking up, leading to the… pic.twitter.com/JSaD3kSaJU
— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 5, 2025
The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 36th day, officially becoming the longest in the nation’s history and leaving millions of Americans struggling with halted programs, flight delays, and unpaid federal workers. President Donald Trump has refused to negotiate with Democrats until they agree to reopen the government, insisting that health insurance subsidies will not be addressed until that happens. Democrats, however, remain skeptical that the Republican president will uphold any agreement, particularly after the administration limited SNAP food aid despite court orders to maintain funding. Speaking at a White House breakfast with GOP senators on Wednesday, Trump acknowledged the shutdown’s political cost, calling it a “big factor, negative” in Republican election losses, but continued to urge his party to end the Senate filibuster to bypass Democratic resistance.
The gridlock in Washington has intensified, with hundreds of thousands of federal workers either furloughed or working without pay, and critical services, such as food assistance and child care funding, severely disrupted. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air travel could soon face “chaos” if air traffic controllers miss another paycheck. Meanwhile, bipartisan talks led by centrist senators are ongoing to end the stalemate, with discussions centered on restoring Affordable Care Act subsidies that expired this year, driving up health care costs for millions. Democrats, emboldened by strong election results, continue to demand that Trump meet directly with congressional leaders to negotiate. Yet with both the White House and House Speaker Mike Johnson refusing to budge, the longest shutdown in U.S. history shows little sign of ending, leaving Americans caught in the political crossfire.
4. Jennifer Aniston finally goes Instagram official with boyfriend Jim Curtis
Jennifer Aniston’s boyfriend Jim Curtis gives advice on finding love later in life as couple goes Instagram-official pic.twitter.com/ld7MLoyFlr
— Page Six (@PageSix) November 3, 2025
Jennifer Aniston has made her relationship with Jim Curtis social-media official. The Friends star, 56, hard-launched her romance with the 50-year-old motivational speaker and “love guru” on Instagram Sunday in a heartfelt birthday tribute. Sharing a black-and-white photo of herself hugging Curtis from behind, both smiling with their hands intertwined, Aniston wrote, “Happy birthday my love. Cherished,” alongside a red heart emoji. The intimate post marks the first time the actress has publicly confirmed their relationship, which had been the subject of speculation for months.
The couple was first linked in July when they were photographed vacationing in Mallorca, Spain, alongside Aniston’s longtime friend Jason Bateman. They were later spotted on a double date with Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid in August, and again enjoying a night out in New York City in September. Aniston had previously given fans a subtle hint about her new romance in a summer photo carousel that included a candid shot of Curtis on the beach. Curtis, who shares a teenage son with his ex-wife Rachel Napolitano, is Aniston’s first public relationship since her marriages to Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux. Fans and friends flooded her comments section with congratulatory messages, celebrating the actress’s new chapter of love.
5. Kylian Mbappe to appear in court to begin legal battle with PSG
🚨🚨| Kylian Mbappé and PSG will appear before the Paris Men’s Court on November 17.
Mbappe is demanding €55M in unpaid bonuses and wages from his former club.
[@afpfr] pic.twitter.com/X8Uv9ShrVd
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) November 5, 2025
Kylian Mbappé’s long-running dispute with Paris Saint-Germain is set to take another dramatic turn as both parties have been summoned to appear before the Paris labor court on November 17. According to reports, the Real Madrid star is seeking €55 million in unpaid wages, signing bonuses, and ethical payments from his final months at PSG before his high-profile move to Spain in 2024. Mbappé, 26, is also asking for his fixed-term contract to be reclassified as a permanent one—a move that could strengthen his claim and set a major precedent for other players under similar agreements. The case will be heard by the court’s “miscellaneous activities” division, continuing a legal saga that began during his final turbulent season in Paris.
Mbappé’s lawyers argue that the striker is simply demanding payment for what he is contractually owed, following months of alleged mistreatment by PSG management during their contract standoff. The French forward previously accused the club of moral harassment after being banished from first-team training, a claim he later withdrew earlier this year in a bid for reconciliation. PSG, however, maintains that all outstanding sums have been settled and insists that the complaint is without merit. A ruling in Mbappé’s favor could have major implications for player-club relations across European football, particularly regarding short-term contracts and wage disputes. As the courtroom battle looms, Mbappé remains in stellar form on the pitch, having recently won the 2024–25 European Golden Boot after scoring 31 goals in La Liga—even as his off-field feud with PSG continues to cast a shadow over his glittering career.
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