Valentino Garavani, the Italian designer whose name was synonymous with couture discipline and colour mastery, has died at the age of 93. He passed away in Rome on January 19, 2026, according to an official statement released by the Valentino Garavani & Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation.

Born Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani in Voghera in 1932, he began his career at a time when elegance was still governed by structured tailoring and formal codes. Trained in Milan and Paris, Valentino returned to Italy in the late 1950s to establish his fashion house in Rome, a city whose grandeur and history would remain central to his design approach.

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By the 1960s, Valentino had had gained international clients, dressing aristocrats, actresses, and first ladies with a carefulness followed strict couture conventions. His work was featured sharp tailoring. Few designers have so successfully balanced excess with discipline, romance with order.

One of his defining signature is the color that became inseparable from his name a distinctive shade of red that was associated with formal evening wear and couture presentation rather than provocation. It was worn by Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, Sophia Loren, and later worn by contemporary actresses and public figures extending his cultural relevance across decades of cultural memory.

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His personal and professional partnership with Giancarlo Giammetti, who joined the house in 1960, shaped the business and public image of the house. Together, they built Valentino into one of Italy’s leading Italian couture houses navigating the transition from couture salon to global fashion house while maintaining its couture focus.

Valentino stepped away from active design in 2008, presenting his final collection with a final haute couture collection in Paris that reflected his long-standing emphasis to form and finish. While the house would go on under new creative leadership, his influence remained embedded in its shapes and couture techniques.

Tributes followed from across the fashion industry, film, and global culture, acknowledging not only his aesthetic contributions but his insistence on standards in an increasingly fast-paced industry. Within the fashion industry Valentino represented a belief in fashion as a discipline one shaped by patience, skill, and an understanding of beauty as something constructed, not improvised.

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He is survived by his partner Giancarlo Giammetti. Funeral arrangements will take place in Rome, with plans for a public viewing to be announced. With his passing, fashion loses one of its last true couturiers a designer whose work did not chase relevance, yet never lost it.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured the AFCON bronze medal with a 4–2 penalty shootout win over Egypt after a goalless draw at the Stade Mohammed V on Saturday. The victory was defined by goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, whose key saves in the shootout handed Nigeria the medal.

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The match was tight from the start, with both teams defending effectively. Nigeria, still recovering from their semi-final loss to Morocco, struggled to break down Egypt’s compact formation. Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, had occasional moments of threat but could not convert their chances. Nigeria thought they had scored twice, with Akor Adams heading in and substitute Ademola Lookman finishing in the second half, but both goals were ruled out after VAR and offside decisions. The game ended 0‑0 after 90 minutes.

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The bronze medal match went straight to penalties. Salah stepped up first, only for Nwabali to save the shot. Moments later, Omar Marmoush also saw his attempt stopped by the Nigerian goalkeeper. These two saves gave Nigeria the advantage. Akor Adams, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi, and Lookman calmly converted their penalties, securing a 4–2 victory.

Nwabali’s performance combined quick reflexes and calm under pressure, earning him the Man of the Match award. His saves not only prevented goals but also allowed his teammates to take their penalties with confidence.

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For Nigeria, this bronze medal marks their ninth in AFCON history, extending their record as one of Africa’s most successful teams. It also allowed the squad to finish the tournament positively after missing the final, showing resilience and determination.

After the match, Nwabali credited preparation and careful study of opponents as key to his performance. His contribution highlights how a goalkeeper can influence a tournament, not just in a single moment, but through consistent, decisive actions.

Teyana Taylor won a Golden Globes Award at the 2026 Golden Globes Awards held on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. She got the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in One Battle After Another.

Taylor was emotional when her name was called. When asked later about her reasons for being teary, she said she didn’t think she would but was happy about her victory.

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In her acceptance speech at Global Globes Awards 2026, Taylor thanked those who supported her. She praised her family, and her close friends. She acknowledged director Paul Thomas Anderson for his great vision and for believing in her.

Taylor’s message drew attention across the media and sparked discussions about diversity and visibility. She has shown how talent can make one famous in the entertainment space. Her performance in the movie was praised for standing out against a competitive field of

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nominees.

Her message to young girls read

“To my brown sisters and little brown girls watching tonight, our softness is not a liability. Our depth is not too much. Our light does not need permission to shine. We belong in every room we walk into. Our voices matter and our dreams deserve space.”

Overall, Teyana Taylor’s Golden Globes victory reinforces her message of empowerment, perseverance, and representation. Her win highlighted the importance of diverse voices in Hollywood.