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Rave News Digest: Louis Vuitton Names Chase Infiniti Brand Ambassador, Okonjo-Iweala Among Forbes’ Most Powerful Women 2025, Sherrone Moore + More

    Louis Vuitton names Chase Infiniti as brand ambassador, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu named among Forbes’ Most Powerful Women in 2025, Sherrone Moore arraigned after scandalous firing and arrest. 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. 

    Here is a rundown of five of the hottest news topics…

    1. Louis Vuitton names Chase Infiniti as brand ambassador

    Louis Vuitton has officially named Chase Infiniti its newest brand ambassador, deepening a red carpet relationship that has quickly evolved into a full-fledged partnership. The announcement comes after the French luxury house dressed the rising American actress for multiple high-profile events, including the recent Gotham Awards, where the One Battle After Another star earned a breakthrough nomination. Infiniti’s growing star power has been cemented by her role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s action thriller alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Benicio Del Toro, and Regina Hall—performances that have already garnered her Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominations. Her connection to Vuitton dates back to 2024, with the actress attending the brand’s last two women’s runway shows and regularly appearing in custom looks that have highlighted her evolving style identity.

    Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton’s artistic director of women’s collections, praised Chase Infiniti as “totally captivating,” crediting her authenticity and talent as key reasons behind the partnership. Infiniti has often spoken about how wearing the brand’s designs, such as the custom champagne halter gown she wore to the Los Angeles premiere of One Battle After Another and the green silk taffeta bustier gown she chose for the Academy Museum Gala, made her feel like she was “living the Hollywood dream.” As she steps into her new ambassador role, Infiniti says she is “deeply grateful” to join a house defined by craftsmanship and innovation. Next, she will appear in Hulu’s The Testaments, the highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, with Louis Vuitton noting that her “youthful dynamism and forward-looking vision” make her a natural fit for the brand’s future.

    2. Okonjo-Iweala and Abudu named among Forbes’ Most Powerful Women in 2025

    Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu have been named among Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women for 2025, reaffirming their status as two of Nigeria’s most influential global figures. Okonjo-Iweala, ranked 92nd, continues to make history as the first woman and the first African to lead the World Trade Organisation. With more than three decades of experience in international development, she previously served twice as Nigeria’s Finance Minister and briefly as Foreign Minister. Her leadership at the WTO has been widely praised for advancing trade as a driver of sustainable development and poverty reduction, reinforcing her reputation as a transformative global policymaker.

    Media mogul Mo Abudu, ranked 98th, also earned recognition for reshaping Africa’s storytelling landscape through EbonyLife Media. Her network, EbonyLife TV, now reaches audiences in more than 49 countries, supported by groundbreaking partnerships with Sony Pictures, AMC Networks, and Netflix that have expanded Africa’s footprint in global entertainment. Their inclusion on Forbes’ list, alongside notable figures such as Ursula von der Leyen, Christine Lagarde, and newcomer Kim Kardashian, highlights not only their individual achievements but also the growing influence of women in shaping global industries and cultural narratives.

    3. Donald Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’

    President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the “Trump Gold Card,” a new visa pathway that allows foreign nationals to secure expedited U.S. residency by paying $1 million, or $2 million for companies seeking to sponsor a worker. Announced during a White House roundtable, the program is framed as a fast-track alternative to traditional immigration routes, with Trump calling it “very exciting” for both the administration and the country. The official website, launched the same day, promises “U.S. residency in record time” following a $15,000 processing fee, background approval, and the required contribution. According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the initiative is designed to attract economically strong applicants capable of “driving our economy,” positioning the Gold Card as a “much more powerful” version of the existing green card system.

    The administration says the application process will take only “weeks,” culminating in an interview and potential approval for EB-1 or EB-2 status—visas typically reserved for individuals with extraordinary abilities. The website also previews a forthcoming “Trump Platinum Card,” requiring a $5 million contribution and offering up to 270 days in the U.S. without taxation on foreign income. The launch comes amid Trump’s broader immigration crackdown following recent security incidents, even as experts note that substantial changes to investor-visa programs traditionally require congressional action. Despite uncertainty around implementation, Trump has floated the possibility of selling millions of Gold Cards, while Lutnick has suggested the program could raise up to $1 trillion to reduce the national debt.

    4. CKay becomes the first Nigerian artist in history to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify

    CKay has officially become the first Nigerian artist in history to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify, marking a landmark moment for both his career and the global rise of Afrobeats. The milestone was achieved through his breakout hit “Love Nwantiti,” which has now crossed the billion-stream threshold on the platform, making it the first solo song by a Nigerian artist to do so. Originally released in 2019, the track went on to achieve unprecedented international success, driven by viral TikTok trends, global remixes, and chart dominance across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East.

    The achievement places CKay among a select group of global stars whose songs have reached the billion-stream mark, underscoring his position as one of Africa’s most-streamed artists of all time. More importantly, the milestone highlights Nigeria’s growing impact on world music, as Afrobeats continues to break records and expand its global footprint. With “Love Nwantiti” now cemented as one of the biggest Afrobeats tracks ever released, CKay’s accomplishment reflects the genre’s increasing international influence and his own role in pushing Nigerian music to new heights.

    5. Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore faces arraignment amid assault investigation

    Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is expected to be arraigned today, Friday after spending two nights in the Washtenaw County Jail amid a police investigation into an alleged assault. Moore, 39, was fired Wednesday after university officials said he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, conduct they described as a “clear violation of university policy.” Hours after his dismissal, Moore was taken into custody, though authorities have not released details of the arrest. Pittsfield Township police confirmed only that officers responded to an alleged assault and detained an individual, issuing the statement following media inquiries regarding Moore.

    The upheaval comes less than a year after Moore signed a five-year contract with a $5.5 million annual salary and just months after he was promoted to succeed Jim Harbaugh in the wake of Michigan’s national championship run. As the investigation continues, Michigan will not owe a contract buyout due to the for-cause termination, and the program now turns to interim coach Biff Poggi as it prepares for the Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl matchup against No. 14 Texas. Meanwhile, the search for a new head coach unfolds under growing uncertainty, with the possibility of roster turnover via the transfer portal and concerns that donor hesitation could impact revenue-sharing and NIL support for one of college football’s most storied programs.

    Featured image: Louis Vuitton

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