From emotional moments and social media drama to career moves and international milestones, here are the celebrity stories that got people talking this week.
It has been another busy week in celebrity news, with South African personalities opening up about personal struggles, online controversies and new career moves, while international stars made headlines for very different reasons.
Here is what you missed:
Candice Swanepoel returns to Victoria’s Secret runway
Reminding audiences why she remains one of the brand’s most recognisable faces. The model, who was discovered at a flea market in Durban at 15, has built an international career spanning nearly two decades.
becoming a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2010 and wearing the brand’s $10 million Royal Fantasy Bra in 2013. Beyond modelling, Swanepoel has also established herself as an entrepreneur through her swimwear label, Tropic of C.
Her latest runway appearance is another milestone in a career that has kept South African talent on the global fashion stage.
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Cyan Boujee takes a step back from social media
DJ and media personality Cyan Boujee, whose real name is Honour Zuma, has announced that she is taking a break from social media to focus on herself.
The announcement followed days of online discussion involving Amapiano singer MaWhoo and fashion designer Sihle the Designer. The disputes sparked speculation about her personal life and drew renewed attention to her online activity.
In a statement shared on Instagram on October 20, Cyan said she was disappointed that a recent situation had brought out a side of herself she had been working to outgrow.
She said she wanted to use the time away to reflect, grow and protect her peace.
The DJ has taken breaks from social media before, but her latest announcement comes as she speaks about personal growth and the importance of stepping away from online pressure.
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Kim Jayde's emotional social media post
Media personality and entrepreneur Kim Jayde Robinson has shared an emotional account of losing two awards at the Content Creator Awards.
Jayde, who was nominated for the Trendsetter Award and the Telkom Best Online Series Award for ‘Kickin’ It with Kim Jayde’, said she cried in her best friend's car after leaving the ceremony without a trophy.
She explained that the disappointment brought back memories of people who had made her feel she was not good enough, despite the work she had put into building her career.
The presenter also reflected on how far her show has come since she started it six years ago with a budget of R10,000. The latest season involved filming in several cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Despite the disappointment, Jayde said she remained proud of what she had built, emphasising that her journey was bigger than an award.
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Selena Gomez says vaping changed her voice
Singer and actress Selena Gomez has spoken about her past nicotine vaping habit, saying she believes it affected her voice.
In an Instagram Stories video shared on October 18, Gomez said she had vaped nicotine frequently and found quitting difficult. She also encouraged people who vape, or are considering starting, to think carefully about the habit.
The ‘Only Murders in the Building’ The star said she had stopped vaping and hoped to maintain her progress.
Her comments followed months of online speculation about changes in her speaking voice. Although Gomez has linked those changes to vaping, she has not detailed the extent of any lasting effects.
Her message also highlighted the difficulty of nicotine dependence and the challenge of giving up the habit.
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Barbara Palvin returns to the runway six weeks after giving birth
Hungarian supermodel Barbara Palvin returned to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles on October 18, just six weeks after welcoming her first child with actor Dylan Sprouse.
Palvin described the experience as empowering, saying she felt supported by the brand and was happy to return to work.
The model and Sprouse welcomed their daughter, Sylvie, on September 7.
Palvin also spoke about allowing her body time to recover after pregnancy, explaining that she had focused on healthier habits, cooking at home and light exercise.
Her return has reignited conversations about motherhood, work and the expectations placed on women in the modelling industry. However, postpartum recovery is different for every woman, and her experience should not be treated as a timeline others need to follow.
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Nandi Madida takes Africa Now Radio to Y
South African presenter and musician Nandi Madida is bringing her Apple Music radio show, ‘Africa Now Radio’, to South African listeners through a new partnership with youth radio station Y.
The show is set to join the station's Sunday line-up from November 1, airing at 1pm.
The programme celebrates African music and talent, giving listeners access to artists and stories from across the continent.
The partnership will bring the show to a wider local audience and add another platform for conversations about African music and culture.
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Tom Holland takes on a bigger role behind the camera
Actor Tom Holland is expanding his work behind the scenes with the upcoming thriller ‘Penthouse’.
Holland is set to star in and produce the project through his Billy17 production company, alongside his brother Harry Holland and Will South.
The move adds to Holland's work as a producer as he continues to build his career beyond acting.
While audiences know him for his performances on screen, his growing involvement in production signals an interest in shaping projects from behind the camera as well.
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That is a wrap on this week's celebrity news. From personal revelations to career developments, the week's stories offered a reminder that there is often more happening behind the public image than fans see online.
Zee Nxumalo added to Milk + Cookies Festival’s 2027 Johannesburg line-up
South African music star Zee Nxumalo is set to kick off her 2027 on the festival circuit with a performance at the third edition of the Milk + Cookies Festival in Johannesburg on January 31.
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