When hit songs become your Trademark
After the success of Shumaya, the sky is the limit for Zinhle and Trademark ||| One of the most memorable overnight success stories has to be that of Trademark and Zinhle Ngidi. Ngidi is the voice...
View ArticleGqom as you are, like Babes Wodumo
Self-proclaimed gqom star Babes Wodumo talks Wololo, success and faith ||| They say it takes years for someone to become an overnight success. Bongekile Simelane, who is more popularly known as Babes...
View ArticleAnele proves dreams come true: Real Talk
Larry King meets Oprah, via Anele Mdoda on SABC3’s new chat show, as part of its 80% local drive. ||| After a long wait, radio personality Anele Mdoda has her own talk show. Titled Real Talk, you just...
View ArticleGates opens up to young entrepreneurs in DBN
It was lights, camera, action at Durban’s artSPACE for the live taping of MTV Base Meets Bill Gates. ||| It was lights, camera, action at Durban’s artSPACE on Tuesday when the trendy city gallery was...
View ArticleTHEATRE REVIEW: The Inconvenience of Wings
Trio soar in play about relationships and addiction ||| THE INCONVENIENCE OF WINGSDIRECTOR: Lara FootCAST: Jennifer Steyn, Andrew Buckland, Mncedisi ShabanguVENUE: Golden Arrow Studio, BaxterUNTIL:...
View ArticleHot and heavy in a hotel
Theatre in a unique setting in Tennessee Williams’ The Hotel ||| ACCLAIMED US playwright, Tennessee Williams, spent most of his life living in boarding houses and hotels, so no wonder he wrote so many...
View ArticleLiam Payne going in a solo direction
One Direction singer Liam Payne has signed a contract with Capitol Records UK to release his own music. ||| London - Liam Payne has insisted One Direction will always be his “family” after signing a...
View ArticleIt’s a jungle out there for Justin Bieber
After his pet monkey saga, JB is in trouble for playing and posing with exotic animals at a party and one of his gigs. ||| Justin Bieber has been warned not to pose with exotic animals. The 22-year-old...
View ArticlePavarotti’s values Trump Donald’s world view
Luciano Pavarotti's family wants Donald Trump to stop using the late opera singer’s music in his election campaign. ||| ROME - Luciano Pavarotti's family says the late opera singer would not have...
View ArticleBrooklyn Beckham gushes about Chloe Moretz
Brooklyn Beckham has declared his love for girlfriend Chloe Moretz and says he wants to "keep" her. ||| Brooklyn Beckham has declared his love for girlfriend Chloe Moretz and says he wants to "keep"...
View ArticleDineo Ranaka causes Black Twitter storm
TV personality Dineo Ranaka set Black Twitter off when one of her fans asked if she's still involved with matric farewell dress donations. ||| TV personality Dineo Ranaka set Black Twitter off on...
View ArticleTrolls and a devious baby at Comic-Con
Trolls turned out in full force to kick off the first day of programming at Comic-Con - but not the ones that hurl insults online. ||| SAN DIEGO - Trolls turned out in full force to kick off the first...
View ArticleAdele to star in Hollywood film: report
Adele is reportedly set to star in a movie alongside Game of Thrones star Kit Harington and actress Natalie Portman. ||| Adele is set to star in a Hollywood movie alongside Kit Harington and Natalie...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Where To Invade Next
Moore “invades” Europe to solve American problems ||| Where To Invade NextDIRECTOR: Michael MooreCAST: Michael Moore, Krista Kiuru, Tim Walker, Amel SmaouiCLASSIFICATION: 10-12PG DLV RUNNING TIME: 121...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Free State of Jones
Not much fight in Civil War tale ||| FREE STATE OF JONESDIRECTOR: Gary RossCAST: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell, Christopher Berry, Sean Bridgers, Thomas Francis...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: God’s Not Dead 2
Pounds its agenda with the subtlety of a sledgehammer ||| GOD’S NOT DEAD 2DIRECTOR: Harold CrankCAST: Melissa Joan Hart, Haley Orrantia, Robin Givens, Jesse Metcalfe CLASSIFICATION: 9 PGRUNNING TIME:...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Lights Out
Director’s shot in the dark leaves audience guessing ||| LIGHTS OUTDIRECTOR: David F SandbergCAST: Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Alexander DiPersia, Billy Burke and Maria BelloCLASSIFICATION:...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Twee Grade van Moord
This much dialogue can be sheer murder on an audience ||| TWEE GRADE VAN MOORDDIRECTOR: Gerrit SchoonhovenCAST: Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Shaleen Surtie-Richards, Hilda Cronje, Roelof Storm and...
View ArticleA kiss is just a kiss, so button your lip
When considering the controversial smooch shared by Victoria Beckham and her daughter, context is key, writes Lara de Matos ||| LARA DE MATOSlara.dematos@inl.co.za@Lara_de_MatosTHERE are many...
View Article'I won't back down' - Dineo Ranaka
Dineo Ranaka said she is not going to apologise for the statement she made earlier when a grade 12 pupil asked her to sponsor a matric dance dress. ||| Speaking on Kaya FM's 180 with Bob this morning,...
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