News Of The Week

Welcome to our new weekly post. News Of The Week. Where we recap the biggest stories in news this week. Let take a look at what has happened this week.

A judge has denied Diddy’s latest bail application

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs recently had his bail application turned down by a judge. This indicates that the judge determined he must remain in detention for the time being, despite his request to be released pending his trial or any further developments in his case.  The judge probably believed that there were reasons to keep him in custody, such as the possibility that he wouldn't appear in court or other considerations.

US shrugs off Gaza escalation

Allies are concerned about the US's sluggish response to the recent escalation in Gaza. This cautious approach is interpreted as the US pulling away from its long-standing regional allies and marks a move away from aggressive engagement.

Oasis are ‘shocked and saddened’ after a fan has fallen to death at one of there Wembley shows

The death of a fan occurred during an Oasis performance at Wembley. The band expressed their sympathies and mourned the loss after learning of the news, which shocked and saddened them. The occasion was tainted by the tragedy, which had a profound impact on the band and their supporters

DJ Calvin Harris and Radio 1 presenter Vic Hope welcome there first child together

The couple have announced that their first child has arrived, a baby boy named Micah. The couple shared the happy news with fans to celebrate this new chapter of their lives. Both the DJ and the presenter have expressed their love and gratitude, marking the arrival of Micah as a special and cherished moment for their family. We wish them all the best.

Charli XCX x Converse. The collab we didn’t know we needed!

Charli XCX has teamed up with Converse for a three-day “By You” release of the limited-edition Party Girl Chuck Taylor All Stars, inspired by her iconic Brat era. Fans could customise the shoes with distressed finishes, pastel or neutral base colours, lime-green insoles, and interchangeable details like heel plates reading “XCX” or “Party Girl,” outsole graphics, and lock-and-key charms engraved with “Brat.” First teased at her London LIDO festival set, the drop sold for £90 and blended Charli’s punk-pop aesthetic with a highly personal, collectable trainer design. Did you manage to get a pair?

Your 2025 Love Island winners are Toni and Cach

With 33.5% of the public vote, 24-year-old Vegas waitress Toni Laites and 26-year-old dancer Cach Mercer were victorious in Love Island UK 2025, winning the £50,000 prize. Their journey was not easy but the pair managed to win viewers hearts with their honesty and love for each other. Toni also made franchise history as the first American to win the show. Following their victory, she revealed she’d been forced to change her phone number after receiving creepy calls from obsessed fans.

Sydney Sweeney under fire due to recent controversial ad with American Eagle

Sydney Sweeney recently made headlines online with her American Eagle commercial, which was based on the clever slogan, "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans," a play on the word "genes." The commercial, which featured her blue eyes and blonde hair, was criticised by some who thought it contained disturbing overtones of white nationalist or eugenics imagery. Others including American Eagle and several political commentators dismissed the backlash as an overreaction. While the ad briefly sent the company’s stock soaring, foot traffic to stores dipped in certain regions, showing that the controversy had a mixed impact in the real world

A holidaymaker in Ibiza has gone viral. Being labelled the ‘Ibiza Final Boss’

A TikTok video from the Ibiza nightclub Zero Six West in early August 2025 showed a man with a flawlessly blunt bowl haircut, sunglasses, a gold chain, and a vest dancing with unwavering confidence. He was dubbed the "Ibiza Final Boss" after the video, which was shared along with a request to identify the "absolute legend", swiftly amassed millions of views. The man was quickly identified as Newcastle native Jack Kay, 26, who welcomed the viral celebrity with the ironic statement, "I am the last boss in Ibiza." Social media was ablaze with memes comparing him to anything from Lego mini-figures to Ringo Starr, and big companies like Booking.com and Curry’s joined in the fun, with some even giving him free vacations. By creating social media accounts and joining the famous talent agency Neon Management, Jack has thrown himself into the spotlight.

That is everything for this weeks News of The Week. Come back next week for everything you need to know about the news.

-Team Vibe