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Why Oprah Winfrey Is Closing Her South Africa Girls’ Academy

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Oprah Winfrey has announced the end of her Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) in South Africa . This doesn’t mean she won’t invest in education again, Winfrey says it is the beginning of a new initiative that will allow her to offer scholarships to girls in the country. 

The idea was inspired by her meeting with Mandela in 20000. During their discussions, they agreed that education will curb poverty. Construction of the school began in 2002, and the first students were accepted in January 2007. The school has educated academically talented girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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According to Winfrey, the decision to open a new chapter is because she believes the current model has completed its mission. 

“The dream was never simply to build a school. It was to invest in the limitless potential of young women,” Winfrey said in a statement. 

Her focus is on scholarship programmes that will support girls across South Africa.

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She said:

“I’m excited that this next chapter will allow us to reach even more young women across South Africa and continue the promise that began more than 20 years ago,” 

Her representative said the programme could support twice as many girls as the current academy model. She said:

“That is the core of the decision to shift to this new model after seeing the success of past students ,”

The academy has produced more than 1,000 graduates since opening in 2007. Every student from the first graduating class gained admission to universities and colleges. Many former students have gone on to careers in many industries.  The school’s philosophy is based on teaching young women to become leaders of tomorrow. 

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Current students will be allowed to complete their studies before the facility transitions. It will then be transferred to the Gauteng Department of Education. 

Students who are still completing their studies during this transition will continue to receive aid. Future beneficiaries will be offered different scholarships opportunities. 

Although the residential academy is coming to an end, Winfrey insists that her commitment to South African girls remains unchanged. She believes the new scholarship model will provide young women the opportunity to attend excellent schools and pursue higher education.

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Keke Palmer Dresses as a Victoria’s Secret Angel for Halloween 2026

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Keke Palmer has embraced Victoria’s Secret glamour for Halloween 2026. She shared a  photoshoot in a crystal-covered lingerie set, oversized pink feathered wings and flowing reddish-brown hair. The singer revealed the look on social media on October 27.

Palmer captioned her Instagram post, “Forever your angel 🪽Happy Halloween.” The ensemble featured a bra with matching bottoms decorated with Flowing pink fabric draped around her hips. The costume was paired with a diamond-like necklace and dangling earrings.

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Her beauty complemented the outfit, with her hair styled in waves and the overall styling brought together the lingerie brand’s signature. 

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Palmer posed for a mock Victoria’s Secret catalogue cover. The image carried the headline “Introducing Keke by Victoria’s Secret” and the label “Halloween 2026 edition”.  No official Victoria’s Secret campaign or modelling partnership has been announced.

Victoria’s Secret commented on Palmer’s post, writing, “Not a costume, a calling.” It also praised the mock catalogue cover, asking, “You’re unreal. How are we supposed to scroll away from this?”

The 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show took place in Los Angeles on October 18, just days before she unveiled her Halloween transformation. The event featured musical performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae, Megan Moroney and KATSEYE.

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O.J. Simpson Associate’s Brother Claims He Had Bloody Hands on Night of Murders

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More than three decades after the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, there are questions about whether O.J. Simpson received help while trying to dispose of evidence. Sam Ippolito, the brother of Simpson associate Joseph “Joey” Ippolito, claims Joey came back to their apartment on the night of the murders with blood on his hands and a heavy bag.

The allegations emerged in an investigation by The New York Times published on October 18, 2026. The newspaper checked previously sealed federal court records and spoke with people involved in the case. However, the claims remain unproven, and Sam later attempted to withdraw his account. 

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According to Sam’s initial account, Joey left the apartment on the evening of June 12, 1994, saying he was going to help a friend. He returned around midnight carrying a bag containing what Sam described as a heavy object.

Sam alleged that his brother appeared to have blood on his hands, removed his clothes and placed them inside the bag before asking him to dispose of it. Sam said he threw the bag into a dumpster near a construction site along Doheny Drive in Los Angeles. The contents were never independently confirmed.

Sam also claimed he overheard Joey speaking with Al Cowlings, Simpson’s longtime friend, about helping Simpson that night. These allegations have caused speculation about whether another person helped Simpson while disposing evidence. 

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Joey Ippolito was a convicted drug trafficker with connections to organised crime. He knew Simpson through Cowlings, who drove Simpson’s white Ford Bronco. 

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Joey had escaped from a Florida prison in May 1994. Authorities arrested him in August 1995, and he subsequently became a federal informant.

New court records revealed that Joey provided information relevant to the Simpson investigation, including details concerning the alleged disposal of the murder weapon. The weapon was never recovered.

A December 1996 federal prosecution memorandum described Joey as a valuable source of information. However, he was never called to testify at the trial. Former federal prosecutor David Kelley, who worked with Joey, said he did not believe Joey was involved in the murders. Former lead prosecutor Marcia Clark also said she had not known about Joey and questioned whether the allegations would have been credible enough to reach her.

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Sam’s credibility is also an issue. According to the newspaper’s , he sought payment for his story and later tried to retract his allegations after the newspaper declined. He  said he could no longer distinguish between his memories and confusion surrounding the events.

Retired Los Angeles Police Department detective Tom Lange also rejected the accomplice theory. He believes there was no evidence connecting Joey to the killings. The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that the case remains open and that investigators will examine new leads. 

The latest allegations have reopened questions about the missing murder weapon and the handling of evidence. However, the claims against Joey remain unverified, and the available information does not establish that he helped Simpson conceal evidence or took part in the killings.

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Diddy’s Head Injury Reportedly Linked to Fight With Jamaican Drug Lord

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ head injury has been linked to a fight with fellow inmate Christopher “Dudus” Coke, a convicted Jamaican drug lord. This happened at the federal prison where the rapper is serving his sentence in New Jersey.

The confrontation reportedly followed increased tension among inmates over allegations of special treatment for Combs.

Combs, 56, was taken to a hospital on Saturday, October 10, after being injured at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix. The injury was not life-threatening, and he returned to prison that day..

The confrontation reportedly followed allegations about Combs’ living conditions inside Fort Dix, including claims that he had access to prohibited items such as a cellphone and alcohol, while other inmates assisted him with cooking and cleaning. 

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These allegations prompted scrutiny of his prison arrangements. Combs was subsequently placed in the Special Housing Unit, separate from other inmates.

Prison officials conducted searches and confiscated prohibited items, fuelling tensions among inmates. The alleged confrontation between Coke and Combs was reportedly connected to the fallout. 

Coke led the Shower Posse, a criminal organisation involved in drug trafficking. He was arrested in Jamaica and extradited to the United States in 2010. 

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Coke pleaded guilty to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. He was sentenced to 23 years in prison in 2012.

Both Coke and Combs were reportedly placed in restrictive housing following the alleged confrontation. However, prison officials have not publicly confirmed those details.

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Following reports of Combs’ hospital visit, his spokesperson, Juda Engelmayer, said the rapper’s well-being were the immediate concern. 

A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons declined to discuss Combs’ medical status or conditions of confinement. 

Combs is serving a 50-month federal prison sentence after being convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. A jury acquitted him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges.

He has been in custody since his September 2024 arrest. His projected release date is March 2, 2028. 

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