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Next Gen NYC’s Ariana Biermann is moving out and moving on after her split from Hudson McLeroy.

In a video posted to Instagram on Thursday, October 16, Biermann, 24, documented her move with help from Roadway Moving as she migrated from the apartment she shared with McLeroy and into her own place.

“Today is moving day, again,” Biermann said at the start of the video. “I’m moving into my own apartment. … First ever apartment in New York City. I’m the sole person on the lease.”

“I’m excited, but also a very bittersweet thing,” she added, referring to her split from McLeroy.

Ariana Biermann Through the Years: From ‘RHOA’ to ‘Next Gen NYC’

The video continued with movers from Roadway transferring her belongings, including a sofa, to her new apartment.

At the end of the video, Biermann stood on the balcony of her apartment, overlooking the New York skyline and said, “My first night ever in my own apartment.”

The Bravo reality star confirmed her split from McLeroy, her high school sweetheart, in an Instagram Story on Tuesday, October 14.

“Hudson and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she wrote. “While these things are never easy, we both know it’s what’s best for us right now. We are so grateful for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the years.”

“Sometimes, life takes you in different directions and that’s OK,” she continued.

A day later, McLeroy addressed the separation in his own statement posted to Instagram Stories.

“I feel like everyone deserves to hear both sides of our story,” he wrote. “I still and always will love Ariana.”

“She’s been there for me at times when I couldn’t be there for myself,” McLeroy said. “I still have a lot of things I need to heal from and deal with on my own to become the person I truly want to be.”

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He concluded, “I appreciate all of the love and support everyone is showing us during this difficult time.”

The couple dated on and off since high school, and first went public with their relationship on social media in 2018.

Biermann, the daughter of Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kim Zolciak, and McLeroy moved to New York City together in July 2024. They documented their first year in the Big Apple in the first season of Bravo’s Next Gen NYC, which premiered in June.

The show also captured Biermann rekindling her childhood friendship with Riley Burruss, the daughter of Zolciak’s RHOA costar Kandi Burruss. Zolciak and Kandi famously fell out on the reality show over Zolciak’s song “Tardy for the Party,” which Kandi cowrote and produced.

“I’m so happy we can show the world that it doesn’t matter when you stop being somebody’s friend or what happens between your families — you can still pick up and have a friendship outside of all the bulls***,” Biermann exclusively told Us Weekly in a recent interview.

Riley added, “I was nervous, but we spent the day together, even outside of the cameras. We became best friends in two hours.”

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Actress Samantha Eggar — best known for “The Collector,” “Doctor Dolittle” and “The Molly Maguires” — has died, TMZ can confirm. The lively British actress died peacefully Wednesday surrounded by family at her home in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles…

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The WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire in a matter of days … and Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young tells TMZ Sports that while there are plenty of issues still left to hammer out — the biggest comes down to the almighty…

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Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba is hitting back after being accused of harsh scoring by some viewers.

In the comments section of an Instagram post she shared on Wednesday, October 15, Inaba, 57, addressed the criticism she’s received by DWTS fans who don’t always agree with her scores.

“It’s okay to disagree about what we see. That’s what makes our show great,” she wrote. “You have a say in the matter. We want you to vote for what you love and believe in. I appreciate your comment and the way you expressed your feelings. ❤️ thank you for your passion and your opinion.”

Inaba’s remark appeared to be in response to the many comments on the post, which took issue with the scores given to certain celebrities competing on the show.

How Danielle Fishel Avoids ‘Overthinking’ About Feedback From ‘DWTS’ Judges

“Giving Whitney [Leavitt] a 9 but Robert [Irwin] an 8, GIRLLL please get it together,” one follower wrote.

Another commented, “Can you explain why you gave Whitney a 9 when she was off beat and also has prior dance experience so she shouldn’t be off beat, but Robert and even Jen [Affleck] had a beautiful dance, timing was impeccable and you scored them lower? Just confusing to watch and wondering what goes through your mind when giving those scores.”

Earlier this week, Inaba was booed by the DWTS audience when she delivered tough feedback during the Tuesday, October 14 episode of the reality show.

For the “Dedication Night” episode, Boy Meets World alum Danielle Fishel and her dance partner Pasha Pashkov were joined on stage by the actress’ former costar William Daniels (a.k.a. Mr. Feeny).

While fans were touched by the inclusion of Daniels, 98, in the dance Inaba wasn’t completely won over by the nostalgia factor alone.

“I love a throwback, but I have to say this,” Inaba began. “Some of your dances are starting to feel like I’m watching the same dance over and over again.”

She continued, “Try to give a little bit more variety as far as dynamics. This is also on you, Pasha.”

The studio audience was heard audibly booing in response to Inaba’s comments.

Carrie Ann Inaba Speaks Out After Missing ‘DWTS’ Season 34 Premiere

Speaking exclusively to Us Weekly, Fishel, 44, said she wasn’t offended by the judge’s remarks, however.

“I absolutely understand what Carrie Ann was saying, and it’s the reason I did not take any offense to it,” she told Us on Tuesday. “I appreciate it.”

Inaba previously addressed the backlash and boos, telling Parade in October 2023 that she wasn’t bothered by the negative reactions.

“The whole point is we want people to have their opinions. The reason why people get invested in this competition is because they have an opinion, and it matters,” she told the outlet. “We are one of the few [shows where ] judges actually hold up scores. So, what we do matters, but also what everybody does at home matters. So, it’s good that they boo. I think it shows that they’re really supporting somebody.”

Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.

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Bette Midler is continuing to recall precious memories of her time with the late Diane Keaton in the wake of her death.

Appearing on the Thursday, October 16 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Midler, 79, was asked about her favorite memory involving Keaton.

“My favorite [memory] was of course, First Wives Club. We had so much fun on that show,” Midler said. “I think that was the most fun I ever had because those two girls [Keaton and costar Goldie Hawn], between them, I was on the floor every single day. I was crying with laughter.”

She added, “We had a wonderful time.”

Bette Midler Gushes About ‘Magical’ ‘First Wives Club’ Costar Diane Keaton

News broke on Saturday, October 11 that Keaton had died at age 79. While no details were initially released, her family confirmed via a spokesperson on Wednesday, October 15 that Keaton’s cause of death was pneumonia.

Following the sad news, Midler had nothing but praise for Keaton as she gushed about the actress to host Andy Cohen on Thursday’s WWHL.

“I met her a long, long time ago. A girlfriend introduced me to her and I’ve always adored her. She was so unique, so special, so completely who she was and inimitable,” she said. “Because I used to go home and try and do that style that she had, that kind of like… you know, giddy [style]. I couldn’t do it. Nobody could do it. And I’ve seen a lot of people come close but nobody has ever done the true… that true spirit that she [had]. She’s an extraordinary, extraordinary personality.”

Earlier in the week, Midler echoed similar sentiments during an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, October 14.

“She was such a genius,” Midler said. “There was something about her that was utterly magical … she was completely her own person and inimitable. She was so authentically herself.”

Midler added that she was initially intimidated by Keaton when they first crossed paths.

“I have a great memory of her with Goldie …  I had never worked or met them before, and we sat down in a cafe … at a round table, and I was so intimidated,” Midler told Stephen Colbert. “I was a little bit of a newbie. So, we sat there and they started telling stories, and I’ll tell you, I never laughed harder in my whole life. It was brilliant and magical.”

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Midler, Keaton and Hawn played former college best friends in First Wives Club, who work together against their estranged husbands. The hit 1996 film was an adaptation of Olivia Goldsmith’s 1992 novel of the same name.

Prior to her late-night TV appearances, Midler paid tribute to Keaton via a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday, October 11.

“The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died,” Midler wrote alongside a photo of Keaton. “I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was…oh, la, lala!”

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…Following a swift military takeover and the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina, Colonel Randrianirina assumes leadership, pledging a two-year transition to civilian rule.

ANTANANARIVO-(MaraviPost)-On Friday, October 17, 2025, Colonel Michael Randrianirina was officially sworn in as the President of Madagascar, marking a significant shift in the nation’s leadership.

The ceremony took place at the High Constitutional Court in the capital, Antananarivo, where Randrianirina took the oath of office in the presence of the court’s nine judges.

This development follows a rapid military coup earlier in the week, during which Randrianirina’s elite army unit, known as CAPSAT, seized control of key government institutions.

The move came after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached by lawmakers and subsequently fled the country, citing threats to his life.

In his inaugural address, Randrianirina emphasized the importance of national unity and pledged to uphold human rights during the transitional period.

He announced the formation of a military-led committee to govern alongside a transitional administration, with plans to hold elections within two years.

Despite the celebratory tone of the inauguration, the coup has drawn condemnation from international bodies.

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for a return to constitutional rule, while the African Union suspended Madagascar, rejecting the military action.

The unrest leading to the coup was fueled by widespread youth-led protests, particularly from the “Gen Z” demographic, who voiced frustrations over poverty, unemployment, and perceived corruption.

These protests culminated in violent clashes, resulting in at least 22 deaths.

Randrianirina, who had previously distanced himself from Rajoelina during the protests, now faces the challenge of stabilizing the nation and addressing the underlying issues that led to the unrest.

His leadership will be closely scrutinized both domestically and internationally as Madagascar navigates this period of transition.

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By Elton Mhango

MZIMBA-(MaraviPost)-Village Savings and Loan (VSL) or locally known as Bankimkhonde groups have continued to be the game-changer in money saving and lending among many people in the country.

VSL models creates a self-managed and self-capitalized groups, where members save their monies and access small loans to boost their businesses and farming activities.

Many people in the country, especially those from the rural settings are preferring to save and borrow monies under VSL model, rather than commercial banks, which are also not available in most parts of rural areas.

This, has resulted into many Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) implementing different interventions in the country to incorporate VSL initiatives in their programming to reduce poverty among rights-holders.

One such intervention is the Sustainable Food Systems for Rural Agriculture Transformation and Resilience (Transform) programme which started in 2020 and is being implemented by Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and Dan Church Aid (DCA) in the districts of Rumphi, Mzimba, Kasungu, Dowa and Mchinji through different partners.

It seeks to enhance agriculture transformation by improving income, food and nutrition security among smallholder farmers in the said districts.

One woman, Frolence Chavula, a widow, and mother of six children from Samuel Nkhoswe village in Traditional Authority (T/A) Jaravikuwa in Mzimba North District is reaping plenty from Bankimkhonde, as commonly referred in the communities.

Chavula, a disadvantage farmer, together with her fellow farmers formed Tovwirane VSL group in 2020 in her community to eke out a living and support their family.

The group was later approached by Find Your Feet organization, Transfom implementating partner in the Mzimba District where they trained them on how manage finances under VSL.

“I am a local farmer, and without enough capital to invest in buying farm inputs and find a better land, it’s difficult to prosper with farming. Life was tough to imagine,” she says.

Chavula in an interview during the tour to the area on Thursday, says she started saving under the Tovwirane VSL with the little she had.

“I started saving the little I could manage at the village bank and the first year of 2020, I managed to get K600 000.

“I didn’t stop there. In 2021, I kept my momentum and my shares earned me MK900 000. In 2022, I got MK1 million, in 2023, my shares rose to MK1. 1 million and last year in 2024, I got MK1. 5 million,” she says.

Chavula, says she as used part of the money she generated from village bank along the years to build herself a descent house, invest in farming and send her kids to school.

“As I am speaking I have completed my house, and I have 30 bags of 50 kilograms of maize. Three of my children are at school and we are not struggling,” said Chavula.

Chavula is optimistic that this year in December she will generate more when the group receive their shares and has set a goal to buy a business motorcycle soon.

Chavula is not the only one benefitting from the VSL group I’m the area.

Another woman, Alifa Mkandawire, 65, said the VSL group has helped her move out of poverty along the years.

“Last year I earned K800 000 and I used part of it to buy feltilizer and paid school fees for my three school going children,” said Mkandawire, a father of five who now says is food secure.

Chairperson of the group Alick Gama said the group which has 16 members has helped them move out of acute poverty.

He says this year they expect to generate K22 million as the group.”This year will be shared among the members and we will use it to develop our households,” he said.

Find Your Feet project coordinator Anthony Chingala said the Transfom programme championed the formulation of VSL groups to improve vulnerable farmer’s households livelihood.

“These farmers are being helped by these VSL groups because apart from saving, they also access small loans to boost their farming endeavors,” he said.

Chingala hopes that the farmers will sustain the groups created as the project is coming to an end this December.

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Although Raila Odinga never officially held the presidency, his political influence, legacy of democracy, and role in shaping Kenya’s history earned him respect and tributes from presidents, dignitaries, and citizens worldwide.

By Burnett Munthali

The death of Raila Odinga on October 15, 2025, has prompted an extraordinary outpouring of grief, not only from Kenyans but also from world leaders and sitting presidents.

Many observers have asked why Raila, who never officially became Kenya’s president, is being treated with the same reverence typically reserved for heads of state.

The answer lies in Raila Odinga’s unparalleled influence on Kenya’s political landscape over more than four decades.

Raila was instrumental in the struggle for multiparty democracy in Kenya, fighting against authoritarianism and advocating for fair electoral processes.

His political activism, often at great personal risk, established him as a symbol of resilience, integrity, and moral leadership in the country.

Even without ever holding the presidency, Raila served as Kenya’s Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013, following the historic power-sharing deal that ended the 2007–2008 post-election violence.

In this role, he was effectively the second-in-command and a key architect of national reconciliation, legislative reform, and the implementation of policies that shaped the nation.

Raila also ran for the presidency five times, with many of his campaigns marred by controversy, allegations of rigging, and court disputes that often drew international attention.

In 2007, Raila was widely believed to have won the election, but disputed results led to one of Kenya’s darkest periods of post-election violence.

His subsequent role as Prime Minister, created as part of a peace agreement, allowed him to exert significant influence over national policy and governance, further solidifying his status as a statesman.

Raila’s long-standing advocacy for social justice, economic reform, and human rights resonated deeply with citizens, creating a loyal following that viewed him as a moral and political leader even without official presidential authority.

Globally, Raila was recognized as a leading African politician and a voice for democracy, often consulted by other leaders and organizations on governance, peacebuilding, and electoral integrity.

The outpouring of respect from sitting presidents and dignitaries reflects not only Raila’s influence in Kenya but also his status as a symbol of democratic struggle and ethical leadership in Africa.

Presidents traveling to attend his funeral are acknowledging the political and historical impact he had on the nation, honoring his lifetime of service, advocacy, and statesmanship.

Furthermore, Raila Odinga’s personal qualities—his ability to unite diverse communities, his role in fostering dialogue, and his commitment to public service—transcend formal titles, earning him the respect typically afforded to heads of state.

In death, Raila has become a unifying figure, celebrated not for the office he held, but for the legacy he built and the hope he inspired in millions of Kenyans.

The presence of presidents and world leaders at his funeral underscores a universal truth in politics: influence and leadership are not always defined by titles, but by the impact one leaves on a nation and its people.

Raila Odinga may never have occupied State House, but in the eyes of many, he was a de facto leader whose vision, courage, and dedication shaped the Kenya we know today.

His funeral is a testament to a life that, even without the formal presidency, commanded the respect, admiration, and mourning of a nation and the world.

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Newton Kambala, a senior member and former advisor to United Transformation Movement (UTM) President Dalitso Kabambe, has resigned from his advisory role, citing the Presidential Advisory Council’s failure to provide effective strategic guidance ahead of the September 16, 2025, general elections.

In his resignation letter dated October 16, 2025, Kambala expressed concerns that the council had not fulfilled its core role of advising the President on strategic decisions.

“As an advisor, I feel the Presidential Advisory Council has not been effective in advising the President on strategic decisions prior to the general elections, which is unfair to the President, Rt Hon Dr Dalitso Kabambe, the Party, and Malawi as an economy,” part of the letter reads.

Confirming his resignation, Kambala emphasized that he remains a loyal UTM member, indicating his commitment to the party despite stepping down from the advisory role.

This development comes amid scrutiny of UTM’s performance in the recent elections.

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John Bolton is indicted on 18 counts for allegedly mishandling classified information dating back to his time as national security advisor during President Trump’s first term. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Trump at the White House to discuss Ukraine’s request for long-range missiles, Trump says he will meet with Russia’s president in Hungary next. And the scale of Gaza’s reconstruction is staggering, with unexploded bombs buried in the rubble, nearly all buildings damaged or destroyed and major questions about who will lead the reconstruction.

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