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Rihanna — world-renowned singer , beauty mogul and fashion designer — can now add National Hero of Barbados to her list of titles. At a ceremony held on November 29, the Caribbean island officially became a republic after removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. Naturally, one of the nation’s first acts of celebration was to honour Rihanna, who was raised in the capital city of Bridgetown. Attending the ceremony in a Bottega Veneta orange silk dress, Rihanna, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, was given the honour by Prime Minister Mia Mottley. “May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honour to your nation by your works, by your actions, and to do credit wherever you shall go,” said Mottley, referencing Rihanna’s 2012 hit “Diamonds.” Now titled “The Right Honourable Robyn Rihanna Fenty,” the 33-year-old is the 11th Barbadian and the second woman ever to be given the title of National Hero. BREAKING: Rihanna is conferred with the honor of National Hero of Barbados by th...

Dua Lipa, Tan France, Priyanka Chopra and other glitterati were in London on Monday for The Fashion Awards 2021, a celebration of excellence in the fashion industry. Fittingly, the red carpet did not disappoint, with style icon , actor, singer, director, composer and playwright Billy Porter — host of the not-to-be-missed occasion — making an unforgettable entrance.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by WWD (@wwd) After all the actors, models, TikTik-famous influencers and other celebrities stepped into Royal Albert Hall, the British Fashion Council opened its flagship awards show with a tribute to the late Virgil Abloh by British actor Idris Elbra, who recited When Great Trees Fall , a poem by Maya Angelou. Presented by TikTok, this year’s awards show was a reimagined affair rooted in fashion’s role at the intersection of culture. The Fashion Awards 2021 honored individuals who broke ground in fashion globally over the...