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Cannes Festival 2025: The Stars, The Styles, The Stories.

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The 78th Cannes Film Festival, running from May 13 to 24, 2025 is a sparkling convergence of boldness, cinema, fashion and cultural discourse. 

This year’s edition stood out for its bold red carpet appearances and thought-provoking films. Standing out most especially was the significant policy changes that got tongues talking. The festival had worked on its dress code, banning nudity and extra voluminous ball gowns. This has sparked so many debates online. 

While people have been criticising the policy changes, here are some stars that showed up at the Cannes Film Festival looking dashing. 

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Bella Hadid

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Model Bella Hadid stunned in a form-fitting black Saint Laurent dress featuring a high slit and bare sides. Her look stirred conversation as it tactfully navigated the festival’s newly enforced dress code. The code which prohibits nudity and overly voluminous gowns. She paired the look with 118.68-carat emerald Chopard earrings and a 12.15-carat diamond ring. Hadid balanced elegance and defiance, making a case for fashion as protest. 

Irina Shayk

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Irina dressed in alignment to the festival’s new dress code that prohibits nudity and excessively large ball dresses. She graced the Festival in a black and white polka dot Armani Privé gown. 

The look featured a strapless bodice with structured lines, balloon sleeves, a flowing pleated skirt, black gloves and two toned earrings. This look expressed Shayk’s ability to turn heads with elegance and marked sophistication. 

Heidi Klum

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Heidi Klum made a bold statement at the Cannes Festival, gracing the red carpet in a pink floral Elie Saab couture gown with a long train. While the look was on that turned heads, it violated the newly enforced dress code which prohibits voluminous dresses. 

The dress also featured a thigh high slit that added to the dazzle of the entire look. 

Eva Longoria

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Appearing on the red carpet of the Cannes Festival showcasing her love for nude once more is Eva Longoria. The haute couture gown by Tamara Ralph was the main character as it mirrored an hour glass body with black running down the sides. She finished the look with diamond earrings and a majestic choker. 

Wan Qianhui

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Chinese actress, wan Qianhui attended the Cannes Festival looking celestial in a large cloudlike white dress that looks like huge cotton balls. The dress was strapless and fitted at the bodice with a voluminous skirt. 

While some of the outfits went against the virally criticized newly enforced dress code, they were dazzling and made loud and bold statements.

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Taylor Swift Says Yes to Travis Kelce

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Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post with the playful caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” The news came as a surprise as many people were expecting more details on Taylor’s new album “The Life of a Show Girl.”Minutes after the announcement, it spread across social media, amassing millions of likes and congratulatory comments from fans, friends, and fellow celebrities.

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Kelce proposed in a floral garden, it was a private yet romantic atmosphere. The ring was customized by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry, rumored to be worth $550,000 to $1,000,000. The diamond is an Old Mine brilliant cut stone. Swift wore a  halterneck white and black striped Ralph Lauren midi sundress with a ruched bodice, she accessorized with a Cartier diamond watch.

Their story began in 2023, when Kelce attempted to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number during her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City. Though the gesture didn’t go as planned, they eventually connected. Soon after, Swift was spotted cheering him on at NFL games, and their romance quickly became public.

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The news of their engagement sparked a wave of reactions. Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, close friends of the couple, shared their excitement online, with Brittany posting that they are “just so happy” for Swift and Kelce. Fans have also expressed their excitement and sentiment, noting how steady the relationship has appeared since its early days.

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Together, Swift and Kelce have become a cultural phenomenon. Their relationship boosts interest in both the NFL and Taylor Swift’s music, with more people watching football when she’s at games and more attention on her tours. As a pair, they bring together fans from both sports and music, cementing their place as a power couple.

For Swift and Kelce, this engagement opens a new chapter in their journey together

 

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Toke Makinwa’s Love, Laughter & Gender Reveal

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There are moments in life that feel straight out of a fairytale, and Toke Makinwa’s baby shower was one of them. Love, laughter, delicious cake, and a sassy guest list set the tone for the celebration. The glowing mother-to-be stunned in a cream-colored, one-shoulder dress with feathered edges, while her friends, dressed to the nines in white, gathered around a long table adorned with a stunning white floral display. From cheerful songs to playful baby games, the afternoon overflowed with laughter and joy.

 

Just when everyone thought it was all over, Tiwa Savage even showed up to support her friend. She didn’t just appear; she made her presence felt as she performed “My Darlin’” beautifully.

Then came the time everyone had been waiting for: the gender reveal. It was done in a fun manner where two balloons were held, and the one that left was the gender of her child. The room erupted with cheers when the baby’s gender was revealed.

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The excitement lasted into the evening, where Toke later posed with her friend, radiating, and surrounded by people who clearly adore her. From start to finish, the day had it all. Love, abundance, endless laughter, and a gender reveal that wrapped it all up in the most unforgettable way.

Here’s how it went down in the video below.

 

Read also: Five Mini Outfits From Esther Morgan That Are Screenshot Worthy 

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Diana Eneje Gifts Boyfriend a Luxurious Audemars Piguet Watch

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Nigerian influencer Diana Eneje has once again captured attention with a striking gesture. She recently surprised her boyfriend with a luxurious Audemars Piguet wristwatch, purchased from Pawnshop, one of Lagos’ most exclusive stores. Fans are buzzing, impressed by both the gift and Diana’s impeccable taste.

Audemars Piguet is synonymous with precision and elegance, with watches ranging from $30,000 to over $300,000, showcasing the brand’s renowned craftsmanship. By choosing Pawnshop Lagos, Diana added an unexpected twist, proving that extraordinary gifts can come from curated, exclusive spaces rather than following the ordinary path.

More than its price, the gift reflects Diana’s thoughtfulness and her ability to transform simple gestures into unforgettable moments.

With this Audemars Piguet, Diana Eneje gives more than a watch, she offers an expression of elegance and luxury that will always be remembered by her boyfriend

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