Kamala Harris is Vogue magazine’s digital cover star for October, Oxlade earns first-ever RIAA gold certification with “Ku Lo Sa,”Novak Djokovic loses out on 100th title as Jannick Sinner wins in Shanghai. 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.Also Read:- Formula 1 and Hot Wheels Announce New Partnership
1. Kamala Harris is Vogue magazine’s digital cover star for October
Only rarely are individuals summoned for acts of national rescue, but in July, Vice President @KamalaHarris received one of those calls. With President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign, the world looked to Harris with hopes and doubts
Vice President Kamala Harris graces the digital cover of Vogue for October 2024, marking her second feature with the renowned magazine. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, the piece titled “The Candidate for Our Times” highlights Harris as she campaigns for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination, just weeks before the November election. Though the interview steers away from in-depth policy discussions, Harris touches on critical issues like gun violence, reproductive rights, and clean energy—topics expected to shape voters’ decisions in the highly anticipated contest against former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple criminal convictions.
In the interview, Harris also shared a glimpse into her post-election priorities, should she secure victory. She revealed that one of her first actions from the Oval Office would be to initiate a plan aimed at lowering costs for Americans, saying, “One of my first calls—outside of family—will be to the team that is working with me on our plan to lower costs for the American people.” The Vice President emphasized her focus on tangible results, stating, “It’s not just about publishing something in a respected journal. It’s literally about, how does this hit the streets? How do people actually feel the work in a way that benefits them?”
2. Oxlade earns first-ever RIAA gold certification with “Ku Lo Sa”
Nigerian music star Oxlade has earned his first-ever RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) Gold certification with his chart-topping hit, “Ku Lo Sa.” This milestone marks a significant achievement in Oxlade’s career, placing him among the select group of Nigerian artists who have received RIAA recognition. “Ku Lo Sa” gained global traction with over 500,000 units sold in the United States, a testament to its popularity and Oxlade’s growing influence in the international music scene.
“Ku Lo Sa” has garnered impressive numbers worldwide, amassing over 400 million streams on Spotify and more than 187 million views on YouTube. The track also peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Afrobeats Chart and earned certifications in multiple countries, including France, Canada, the UK, Nigeria, and Spain. Featured on Oxlade’s debut album “Oxlade From Africa,” the song further solidifies his status as a prominent Afrobeats artist.
3. Kanye West sued by ex-assistant for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting her at Diddy party
Kanye West has been accused of drugging and raping Diddy’s former assistant in a new 88 page lawsuit.
Rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, is facing a lawsuit from his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, who has accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her during a party. The incident allegedly occurred at a studio session co-hosted by music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Santa Monica, California. According to the lawsuit, filed on October 8 in Los Angeles County Court, Pisciotta claims she was invited to the party, where drinks were served with an announcement that attendees had to drink if they wanted to stay. Pisciotta alleges that after consuming a drink given to her at West’s request, she felt disoriented and later lost memory of the night.
Pisciotta, who worked with West from 2021 to 2022, states in the complaint that she only realized she had been sexually assaulted years later, during a conversation in which West mentioned they had “hooked up” that night. The lawsuit describes her confusion and physical illness the day after the party and accuses West of drugging her drink. While Sean “Diddy” Combs is named as the event co-host in the filing, no formal charges have been made against him. Ye has not yet responded to the allegations. This marks the second legal battle between Pisciotta and West, following a previous lawsuit in June over sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
4. Actress Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju is pregnant with baby number 2
Actress Lala Akindoju and her husband, Chef Fregz, are expecting their second child
Nollywood actress Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju and her husband, Chef Fregz, are expecting their second child. The actress made the exciting announcement on October 11, 2024, via Instagram, sharing a heartwarming video of herself cradling her baby bump. Accompanying the post, she wrote, “Cooking..literally. #Pregnancy #BabyNumber2 #JourneyToPartyof4 #àṣéwẹ́rẹ́niṣẹ́olúwa.” The post was met with an outpouring of love and congratulatory messages from fans, friends, and fellow celebrities.
Akindoju, who married celebrity chef Fregz in 2018 in a star-studded wedding, welcomed their first child, Adeoreofe, in 2021. As news of their growing family spreads, fans and well-wishers continue to celebrate with the couple, expressing excitement over the arrival of baby number two.
5. Djokovic loses out on 100th title as Sinner wins in Shanghai
Forza!! Shanghai you have been amazing
Thank you to all of my team, both here and home. Let’s keep working!
Novak Djokovic’s quest for a landmark 100th career title was halted as Jannik Sinner claimed victory in a thrilling Shanghai Masters final. The 23-year-old world number one defeated Djokovic 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, capping off an impressive 2024 season that includes titles at the Australian Open and US Open. Djokovic, 37, was aiming to join Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in reaching 100 career titles but fell short, despite showing his trademark resilience. Sinner’s win marked his seventh title this year and continued his rise to dominance in men’s tennis.
Despite the loss, Djokovic remained optimistic, saying the century mark is not an urgent goal and focusing instead on pushing his limits in Grand Slams. He acknowledged Sinner’s strong play, particularly in key moments, with this being the Italian’s third consecutive win over him. Djokovic affirmed that his competitive drive remains intact, while Sinner, praising the Serb’s legendary status, highlighted the small margins needed to beat him as he solidifies his place among the sport’s elite.
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