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Italian Designer Giorgio Armani Dies at 91

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Giorgio Armani, 1934–2025

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, one of the most influential figures in modern fashion, has died at the age of 91. The news was confirmed by his company on Thursday, stating he passed away “surrounded by his loved ones.”

In its official statement, the Armani Group said:

“With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.”

The announcement was first reported by France 24, which noted that Armani’s fashion house would set up a funeral chamber in Milan on Saturday and Sunday, followed by a private funeral at a later date.

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Born in Piacenza in 1934, Armani started out in medicine before moving into window dressing and eventually fashion design. In 1975, he co-founded his namesake label, selling his Volkswagen Beetle to raise the funds. What began as a small venture grew into one of the most powerful fashion empires in the world, spanning couture, ready-to-wear, perfumes, hotels, and interior design.

He was known for pioneering unstructured tailoring, a style that stripped away stiffness and redefined power dressing in the 1980s. Armani’s designs became synonymous with understated luxury, worn by Hollywood stars, business leaders, and royalty alike. His connection to Dubai was especially significant — the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa remains one of the city’s landmarks, blending his design vision with the Middle East’s modern luxury lifestyle.

By 2025, the Armani Group was generating an annual turnover of more than €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion), making it one of Italy’s most successful fashion houses. Armani’s health had been declining in recent months. In June, he missed Milan Men’s Fashion Week—marking the first time in his decades-long career that he was absent from a catwalk show.

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In Italy, Armani was affectionately known as Re Giorgio (King Giorgio). Unlike many designers who later stepped back from the spotlight, Armani remained at the heart of his company until the end. His eye for detail and insistence on perfection set him apart shaping a brand that balanced creativity with strong business acumen.

The company confirmed that a funeral chamber will be open to the public in Milan over the weekend, allowing admirers and industry figures to pay their respects. A private family funeral will follow at a later date. Giorgio Armani leaves behind not just a global fashion empire, but also a legacy that reshaped how the world understands elegance, discipline, and Italian style.

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Kim Kardashian Tears Up, Says Kanye West Once Accused Her of Faking the 2016 Paris Robbery

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In a deeply emotional moment on the December 4 episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian opened up about one of the most painful accusations she says she has ever faced and it came from the person she once trusted most. While reflecting on her recent trip to Paris, where she testified in the long-awaited trial of the men who robbed her at gunpoint in 2016, Kim revealed that her ex-husband Kanye West once told people she had faked the robbery “for a TV show.” The accusation, she said, cut her deeper than she wants the world to realize. “My ex-husband had said, ‘You faked your robbery for a TV show,’ in front of all these people,” Kim, 45, said through tears. “That was a knife to my heart.”

 

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Kim described feeling stunned that someone who was by her side during the traumatic aftermath would later publicly question the truth of what she endured. “To think that someone wouldn’t believe you, someone so close to you, someone who knows how much it affected your life, it really bothered me. You don’t know who I am.”

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Back then, West dropped everything and left a concert halfway through as soon as he learned what had happened to her, in the years that followed, their relationship deteriorated, culminating in a divorce finalized in 2021 and, according to Kim, moments like this accusation left lasting wounds.

Facing Her Trauma in Court 

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Nearly a decade after the robbery, Kim returned to a Paris courtroom in May 2025 to confront the men involved. She testified for almost six hours, recounting how she was tied up, threatened at gunpoint and robbed of more than $10 million in jewelry. She also recalled praying for her life when masked intruders dressed as police officers burst into her hotel room.

“I was sure I was going to be raped,” she shared in the episode, remembering the terror she felt that night.

Accompanied by her mother Kris Jenner and longtime friend Simone Harouche, Kim said she approached the testimony with a surprising sense of calm. “This was less than 10 minutes of my life. I’ve lived an amazing life,” she said. “Eight or nine minutes of pure panic aren’t going to ruin me.”

When she finally heard the robbers’ accounts and in some cases, their apologies Kim said she felt a sense of closure she didn’t know she still needed. “To finally face them and hear their stories. I’m like, ‘See, guys. It was real.” Through tears, she added, “I’m happy it’s over.”

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Diddy Hosts Thanksgiving for 1,000 Fellow Inmates

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Sean “Diddy” Combs brought a festive spirit to Thanksgiving at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, putting together a funded celebration for around 1,000 inmates. TMZ reports that Combs teamed up with a group known as the Bankroll Bosses to get meals ready and make sure every housing unit received food, the menu included classic Thanksgiving dishes like turkey with all the trimmings, mashed potatoes, corn, baked sweet potatoes, desserts, and vegetarian options.

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In addition to the food, inmates participated in recreational activities such as card games, sports tournaments, and concerts. The prison arranged for inmates to receive visits from family and friends, giving them a chance to connect with loved ones during the holiday.

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“Thanksgiving, to me, is about making sure other people eat,” Diddy said. Many people miss their families. He noted that the holidays can be a difficult time for many inmates, who often miss their families. His goal was to bring everyone together and foster community among inmates.

TMZ reported that organizing the meals took two full days of preparation, with inmates assisting in safely cutting and distributing the food. Diddy also purchased additional items from the prison commissary to supplement the feast, to ensure the feast was comprehensive.

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Combs is serving a 50-month sentence at Fort Dix, having been transferred there on October 30, 2025, for violations related to the Mann Act, despite the restrictions and challenges of prison life, Diddy appears focused on fostering camaraderie, positivity, building community among inmates.

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Andrew Tate’s Ex-Girlfriend Alleges She Was Trapped in Dubai for Six Weeks

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Brianna Stern, who previously dated Andrew Tate, has updated her lawsuit to include a new claim that: Tate deliberately set her up in a situation that left her stuck in Dubai for close to six weeks. Stern claims Tate went to authorities in Dubai and accused her of making damaging comments about him online, an allegation she says was entirely made up.

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Under UAE law, such accusations can trigger criminal investigations that prevent the accused from leaving the country. Stern describes this alleged scheme as a “honeypot trap,” noting that as a model she travels to Dubai frequently — something Tate reportedly knew.

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Stern arrived in Dubai on September 27 for work, and says everything was fine until October 12, when she tried to leave. Airport officials informed her that she was under investigation and had been slapped with a travel ban. Police reportedly confiscated her phone and interrogated her multiple times over the next six weeks. She says she even sought help from the U.S. Embassy but was told they could not intervene. Meanwhile, Stern claims she received threatening messages on social media, allegedly from Tate’s “minions.”

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In September, Stern obtained a restraining order that legally prohibits Tate from contacting her or being in close proximity to her for three years. Stern believes the harassment she experienced during the Dubai incident may have violated this order.

The amended lawsuit, filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, adds claims of false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress on top of the sexual assault allegations Stern made earlier this year, she made it back to Los Angeles around November 21, though the lawsuit doesn’t explain how she was finally able to leave. Tate and his legal team have not yet responded to the latest claims.

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