China is set to experience a record-breaking surge in domestic travel during the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations, with authorities projecting about 9.5 billion passenger trips nationwide during the annual Spring Festival travel period. The 40-day travel window, which runs from February 15 to March 26, is regarded as the world’s largest seasonal human migration,...
Members of United States President Donald Trump’s cabinet were among a high-profile audience that graced the black carpet premiere of Melania, a documentary chronicling the life of First Lady Melania Trump. The event, backed by Amazon MGM Studios, was held at the Kennedy Center in the US capital and attracted significant political and media attention. President...
Veteran Canadian-American actress Catherine O’Hara has died at the age of 71, her representatives confirmed on Friday, January 30, 2026. The Emmy-winning performer, who rose to global fame with unforgettable roles in both film and television, passed away at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness, according to statements from her agency, Creative...
Beauty entrepreneur and reality television star Kylie Jenner has officially stepped into a new phase of her public career, making her acting debut at the Los Angeles premiere of The Moment this week. The A24 mockumentary features Jenner in a cameo appearance as herself, marking her first on-screen acting credit outside unscripted television. The premiere attracted widespread...
Pieter Mulier’s tenure as creative director of Alaïa continues to attract critical and commercial attention, with the fashion house enjoying renewed visibility through high-profile celebrity appearances. From red carpets to major editorial shoots, Mulier’s interpretation of the storied brand has been widely embraced by global stars, reinforcing Alaïa’s status as a benchmark for modern elegance...
Global pop star Dua Lipa has once again reaffirmed her status as a fashion influencer, stepping out in Paris with a striking outfit that blends early-2000s nostalgia with modern styling. The singer was spotted on a date night in the French capital wearing a denim-on-denim ensemble, subtly reworking a Y2K classic while avoiding some of...
Winter accessories are taking centre stage this season, with designers and fashion enthusiasts drawing heavily from decades past to redefine cold-weather style. From major fashion capitals to everyday streetwear, vintage-inspired winter pieces are enjoying a strong revival, underscoring a growing appetite for nostalgia-driven fashion with modern appeal. At recent international fashion weeks across Europe and...
The Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Excel Magazine International, Washington DC, and Diaspora Watch Newspaper, Boniface Ihiasota, has joined family members, friends and associates across the world in celebrating High Chief Johnbosco Chukwuma Ozigbu, Ph.D, the Ogwuaga of Ogwuaga, as he marks his 53rd birthday. In a goodwill message, Ihiasota described High Chief Ozigbu...
Somali-American model Ugbad Abdi has become a defining figure in the fashion world, celebrated not only for her striking presence but also for her trailblazing role as a hijab-wearing model on major runways. Born in Kismayo, Somalia, Abdi’s early life was marked by displacement due to the Somali Civil War. Her family sought refuge in...
