Pharrell Williams and Voices of Fire perform pre-game at the MLB 2025 World Series Game 1, Davido meets French President Emmanuel Macron, Cristiano Ronaldo nets 950th career goal to seal a win. 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.
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1. Pharrell Williams and Voices of Fire Perform Pre-Game at the MLB 2025 World Series Game 1
Pharrell and Voices of Fire with incredible national anthem performances ahead of #WorldSeries Game 1 🇺🇸🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/jGeA3mEZhk
— MLB (@MLB) October 25, 2025
Pharrell Williams and gospel choir Voices of Fire set the tone for the 2025 MLB World Series with a powerful pre-game performance ahead of Game 1 between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night at the Rogers Center. The 13-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist, joined by Bishop Ezekiel Williams’ acclaimed choir, performed “ARE YOU READY?” and “THE ONE” from Voices of Fire’s new album OPHANIM. The group also delivered stirring renditions of both the U.S. and Canadian national anthems, accompanied by a Toronto-based orchestra to honor the international stage of the Fall Classic. The performance, produced in collaboration with Jesse Collins Entertainment, reflected themes of unity and togetherness while celebrating baseball’s global reach.
The event, broadcast live to audiences in more than 200 countries through MLB’s 44 international partners, marked Toronto’s first time hosting the World Series since 1993. The performance also tied into MLB’s October Hits Different postseason campaign, which featured Pharrell and Voices of Fire in a cinematic rendition of “ARE YOU READY?” earlier in the playoffs. Following the musical spectacle, the Blue Jays dominated Game 1 with an 11–4 victory over the Dodgers, highlighted by a nine-run sixth inning and Addison Barger’s grand slam.
2. Davido Meets French President Emmanuel Macron
It was an honor meeting @EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world 🇳🇬🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/iZjEEjmLtq
— Davido (@davido) October 23, 2025
Nigerian music superstar Davido has revealed details of his recent meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, describing the encounter as a meaningful exchange focused on global progress and cultural collaboration. The Afrobeats icon, whose real name is David Adeleke, shared photos from the meeting on his verified X account on Thursday, October 23, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to connect with the French leader. “It was an honor meeting @EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world,” Davido wrote alongside images that showed the pair in a relaxed and cordial atmosphere.
The meeting, held in Paris, was also attended by Davido’s longtime manager Asa Asika and popular businessman Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest. Observers note that the engagement underscores Macron’s sustained outreach to African creatives and youth leaders as part of France’s broader cultural diplomacy strategy. For Davido, it represents yet another milestone in his global journey—solidifying his role not just as one of Africa’s biggest music exports, but also as a cultural ambassador fostering dialogue and collaboration between Africa and the wider world.
3. Trump Says He’s Increasing Tariffs on Canada by 10%
🚨 BREAKING: Trump just hit Canada with a 10% import tax because Ontario aired an anti-tariff ad quoting Ronald Reagan.
Let that sink in, the U.S. President punished an ally over a commercial.
Gavin Newsom’s right: this isn’t policy, it’s petulance.
A manchild’s ego just… pic.twitter.com/T18K899HK9
— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) October 25, 2025
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he is raising tariffs on Canada by 10% above current levels, intensifying trade tensions after accusing the country of airing a “fraudulent” advertisement that misused a 1987 anti-tariff speech by former President Ronald Reagan. “Canada was caught, red handed, putting up a fraudulent advertisement on Ronald Reagan’s Speech on Tariffs,” Trump posted on Truth Social, adding that the increase was in response to what he called a “serious misrepresentation of the facts” and a “hostile act.” The move follows Trump’s decision Thursday to terminate trade talks with Canada, threatening to strain further relations with the United States’ second-largest trading partner. He announced the tariff hike aboard Air Force One en route to Asia, where he will attend the ASEAN summit in Malaysia and later meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
The ad, commissioned by Ontario’s provincial government, featured Reagan warning that tariffs harm American workers and trigger trade wars—remarks the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute said were taken out of context. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday that the campaign would pause on Monday to allow trade discussions to resume. However, it continued airing over the weekend during the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, drawing Trump’s ire. Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc urged “constructive discussions,” while the Canadian Chamber of Commerce cautioned that escalating tariffs threaten North American competitiveness. The tariff move adds pressure to an already fragile U.S.-Canada economic relationship, with Canadian exports of autos, steel, and lumber facing steep levies and bilateral tourism and trade already in decline.
4. Camila Mendes and Rudy Mancuso are Engaged
camila mendes & rudy mancuso are engaged pic.twitter.com/6XE7ZKHaIh
— 𝓕avs (@favspopculture) October 25, 2025
Camila Mendes and Rudy Mancuso are officially engaged! A representative for Mendes confirmed that the Riverdale actress, 31, said yes to the 33-year-old musician and filmmaker on Saturday, October 25. According to a source, Mendes thought she was attending a birthday party for producing partner Rachel Matthews, only to discover it was a surprise engagement celebration planned by Mancuso. “Rudy proposed to her in front of their family and friends,” the insider revealed, adding that the celebrations continued late into the night when the couple joined Glen Powell’s tracksuit-and-tequila-themed birthday bash at the Chateau Marmont.
The newly engaged pair was later spotted hand in hand at Vas J. Morgan’s Halloween party in Los Angeles, where Mendes’ sparkling diamond engagement ring caught everyone’s attention. The actress wore a blue cropped tracksuit vest with matching pants, while Mancuso opted for a beige sweater and black trousers. The couple, who first met while filming their 2024 romantic comedy Música, have been open about the instant chemistry they shared on set. Since going public with their relationship on Valentine’s Day 2023, Mendes and Mancuso have frequently gushed about their creative connection and deep understanding of each other. This bond is now sealed with a ring.
5. Cristiano Ronaldo Nets 950th Career Goal to Seal Win
🤖🎞️ Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 950 career goals with Al Nassr on top of the Saudi Pro League!
34 goals, 3 assists in 38 games in 2025. pic.twitter.com/yEjk01U3PD
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 25, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo reached another historic milestone on Saturday, scoring his 950th career goal as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Hazm 2-0 to maintain their perfect record in the Saudi Pro League. Joao Felix opened the scoring midway through the first half with a clinical header after Ayman Yahya’s pinpoint cross from the left flank. Despite resilient defending from Al-Hazm and several key saves from goalkeeper Bruno Varela, the league leaders finally broke through to take control of the match before halftime.
Al-Hazm improved after the break, pushing forward in search of an equalizer, but Al-Nassr’s quality proved too much to contain. Ronaldo, who had been influential throughout with his distribution and movement, sealed the victory late in the game with a composed close-range finish from Kingsley Coman’s assist. This marked his 950th career goal. The result capped off a special weekend for Al-Nassr, who celebrated their 70th anniversary with another dominant performance. Felix continued his prolific start to the 2025–26 campaign, netting his ninth league goal in just six appearances. Ronaldo’s enduring brilliance underscored Al-Nassr’s championship ambitions this season.
Featured image: @MLB/X
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