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A fan says she won a wig from Cyan Boujee and got a low-quality item instead. After her TikTok went viral, Cyan said it was a mix-up among about 15 wigs and not intentional. The winner claims she was called ungrateful and waited up to two months for a promised replacement. The story has sparked a wider debate about influencer giveaways and quality control.
Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who defined quiet luxury and soft tailoring, has died at 91. The Armani Group said he passed away peacefully at home, having worked until his final days. Absent from recent shows due to illness, his death lands weeks before the brand’s 50th anniversary plans in Milan. A public farewell will be held Sept. 6–7 at Armani Teatro, followed by a private funeral.
Morocco and Madagascar meet at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium on Saturday for the CHAN 2024 final. Morocco chase a record third title after edging Senegal on penalties, while debutants Madagascar stunned Sudan in extra time. The game caps a tri-nation tournament hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda and will be broadcast across Africa.
Palmeiras hammered Universitario 4-0 in Lima in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 first leg, helped by a 7th-minute red card to William Riveros. Gómez scored a penalty, López netted twice, and Vitor Roque added a third. Universitario will miss Riveros (suspended) and Rodrigo Ureña (injured) for the return leg in São Paulo, where Palmeiras are heavy favorites to reach the quarter-finals.
Football fans can now instantly sync the full 2025/26 Premier League schedule—and even youth and Fantasy fixture deadlines—directly to their digital calendars. The service, available via pl.ecal.com, updates instantly with any changes and works for iOS, Android, Outlook, and Office 365 users. Fans can pick their club or grab every league match.
Snapchat has launched Sponsored AI Lenses, a new ad format powered by generative AI that transforms how users and brands interact. The personalized Lenses let users put themselves in unique scenarios and have already driven up engagement for brands like Uber and Tinder. The feature reduces production time and ramps up brand impressions.
West Indies will host Pakistan in the first T20I of their three-match series on August 1, 2025, in Florida. Both teams are aiming to bounce back after tough recent defeats. Indian fans can catch the action live via FanCode, while viewers in the US can watch on ESPN+. The series sets the stage for upcoming ODIs in Trinidad.
Episode 9 of The Sandman Season 2, 'The Kindly Ones', raises the stakes as Dream faces peril on all sides. Constantine and a reimagined Corinthian join forces, Delirium discovers cracks in destiny, and Lyta Hall becomes the Furies’ weapon. The Dreaming is left defenseless, under fierce assault and destruction.
Djordje Mihailovic lit up the CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg, striking twice to help Colorado Rapids edge LAFC 2-1. His clinical penalty and stunning free kick put the Rapids ahead, while Aaron Long’s late header gave LAFC a lifeline. Colorado holds a slim advantage heading into the second leg.
Chelsea have landed Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton in a deal that could reach £60 million. The 23-year-old arrives after an impressive goal-scoring season and signs a lengthy contract, boosting Chelsea's attacking options ahead of a busy schedule.
Kylian Mbappé rejoined Real Madrid's training after losing 5kg to a severe bout of gastroenteritis that kept him out of two critical Club World Cup matches. With a group-deciding clash against Salzburg looming, his return could sway Madrid's push for tournament advancement.
The Haiti vs. Saudi Arabia Group D showdown in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup took place in San Diego and aired on FOX Sports. Saudi Arabia grabbed a narrow 1-0 win, giving fans much to talk about as streaming options included the Fox Sports platforms and possibly FuboTV or Sling TV.
