Entertainment wrap | Tyla at the VMAs, Nomalanga Shozi brings back her afro and lots more
It’s been another busy week in the entertainment world, with South African stars making international fashion appearances, new celebrity babies arriving and some of Hollywood’s biggest names making headlines.
Here’s a look at some of the celebrity stories that had people talking this week.
Tyla brings glamour to the VMAs
Tyla turned heads at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in a blue snakeskin look that showed off her signature style.
The “Water” hitmaker wore a low-rise skirt with a matching bra as she joined the star-studded ceremony as one of the presenters.
The appearance comes as the Grammy Award-winning singer prepares for her upcoming A*POP World Tour.
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Nomalanga Shozi rocks her iconic afro
Nomalanga Shozi has brought back a hairstyle fans have been waiting to see again — her signature afro.
The broadcaster, actress and model debuted the look in Paris while attending H&M’s global celebration of its upcoming ELIE SAAB collaboration.
Shozi stepped out in a silver-toned sequined H&M Studio dress and said returning to her afro felt like stepping into a new chapter.
“People have been asking me to bring back my afro for years,” she said, explaining that Paris felt like the perfect place to bring it back.
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Carissa Cupido is officially a mom
Expresso presenter Carissa Cupido and her husband, Muma Khumalo, have welcomed their first child.
The couple introduced their daughter, Zuri-Rose Nandi Khumalo, after she was born on 22 September.
Cupido shared the news on Instagram, describing her daughter as “the most beautiful girl in the world” and thanking God for the gift.
The couple had announced their pregnancy in June, initially revealing that Baby K was expected in October.
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Rihanna gives fans a rare glimpse of daughter Rocki
Rihanna gave fans a rare glimpse into her family life as she celebrated daughter Rocki’s first birthday.
The singer shared photographs and playful videos of her little girl, giving followers a look at some of the moments from Rocki’s first year.
The birthday celebration offered another rare glimpse of the toddler, whose life Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have largely kept away from the spotlight.
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Zahara Jolie drops Pitt from her surname
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Zahara Marley Jolie has legally dropped Pitt from her surname.
A Los Angeles judge approved her petition to change her legal name, meaning she will now officially go by Zahara Marley Jolie.
The name change comes amid continued public interest in the former couple and their family.
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Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse welcome their first child
Model Barbara Palvin and actor Dylan Sprouse have become parents for the first time.
The couple announced the arrival of their baby girl and shared a first glimpse of their new family of three.
Palvin has also spoken openly about body-image struggles during her pregnancy, adding a personal element to the couple’s new chapter.
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Jackie Chan shuts down another death hoax
Jackie Chan has once again found himself at the centre of a death hoax circulating online.
The veteran actor is alive after false reports claimed that he had died, prompting renewed attention to the recurring rumours surrounding the martial arts star.
The latest hoax is another reminder of how quickly false celebrity death reports can spread across social media.
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Florence Pugh questions Instagram restriction
Florence Pugh has questioned Instagram after the platform restricted a post in which she discussed allegations of sexual assault involving seven Cornell University students.
The actor publicly raised questions about the platform’s decision, bringing the issue of social media moderation back into the spotlight.
The story has sparked discussion around what content platforms allow users to share when discussing serious allegations.
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That’s a wrap on some of the biggest celebrity moments that made headlines this week.
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