De Niro's restaurant dream
Robert De Niro spent four years trying to get business partner Nobuyuki Matsuhisa to launch Nobu. ||| Robert De Niro spent four years trying to get business partner Nobuyuki Matsuhisa to launch their...
View ArticleListen to what Simon says
Simon van Gend set himself a mammoth task: write one song a week for a year ... ||| By Toaster CoetzerTo set yourself the goal of writing a song a week for 52 consecutive weeks seems like a fair enough...
View ArticleRich pickings on the silver screen
The South African film industry is flexing its muscle this year ||| There are so many local films coming out on circuit this year, you would be hard-pressed to keep track, writes Theresa SmithIT IS...
View ArticleMore SA movies in the making
It’s going to be a busy year for local filmmakers ||| Theresa SmithThere are several titles on the schedule which tantalise with South African roots, but not much detail.Sy Klink Soos Lente (September...
View ArticleDepp and DiCaprio reminisce
Johnny Depp has “a lot of respect” for Leonardo DiCaprio. ||| Johnny Depp has “a lot of respect” for Leonardo DiCaprio. The 'Black Mass' star worked with the 41-year-old actor on 1993's 'What's Eating...
View ArticleMama Teigen will be ‘insane’
Erin Andrews thinks Chrissy Teigen will be an “insane” mother. ||| Erin Andrews thinks Chrissy Teigen will be an “insane” mother. The 37-year-old journalist - who is close pals with the Sports...
View ArticleCountdown begins for the 10th SAFTAs
The countdown to the announcement of the nominees for the 10th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) has begun. ||| Johannesburg - The countdown to the announcement of the nominees for the...
View ArticleGigi pours her soul into new mix-tape
One of SAs best female MCs, Gigi Lamayne has released her third mix-tape. IOL spoke to her about her latest offering. ||| Durban - Dubbed one of the best female MC’s in South Africa, 21 year old...
View Article7 big predictions for the Grammys 2016
Check out the 7 big predictions for the Grammy Awards 2016 ||| 7 big predictions for the Grammy Awards 2016 Album of the Year - Kendrick Lamar - 'To Pimp A Butterfly' Though the odds say Taylor Swift...
View ArticleAshley Judd joins 'Twin Peaks' reboot
Ashley Judd is the latest star to sign up for the new season of the cult classic 90s series” Twin Peak'. ||| Ashley Judd has joined the cast of the 'Twin Peaks' reboot. Deadline reports that the...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar leads early Grammy winners
Rapper Kendrick Lamar scoops four accolades, while Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran celebrate their first Grammy wins. ||| Los Angeles - Rapper Kendrick Lamar led the early winners at Monday's Grammy...
View Article#Grammys: Taylor Swift wins top prize
Kendrick Lamar leads winners, Swift gets Album of the Year and Bieber and Sheeran win their first Grammys. ||| LOS ANGELES - Taylor Swift's official switch from country to pop with her multi-hit,...
View ArticleOur prayers are with Rapulana: minister
Arts and culture minister offers prayers for actor Rapulana Seiphemo, who is in “critical, but stable” condition. ||| Prayers and well wishes are pouring in for Generations: The Legacy actor Rapulana...
View Article#Grammys: Racial tension set to music
Kendrick Lamar's politically charged performance of ‘The Blacker the Berry’ and ‘Alright’ stole the show. ||| Hip-hop ruled the Grammys stage on Monday in performances that put racial tension back in...
View ArticleCelebrating Mandy’s 40th anniversary
Barry Manilow made a surprise appearance at a pre-Grammys party days after undergoing emergency surgery. ||| The 72-year-old singer was on hand to perform his hit 'Mandy' at Clive Davis' annual bash to...
View ArticleRapulana crash probed as public waits
A crash that killed two people and injured four, including actor Rapulana Seiphemo, is being investigated. ||| JOHANNESBURG - A police investigation into a fatal crash that claimed two lives and...
View ArticleTHEATRE REVIEW: Bye Bye Baby
A show exclusively for the die-hard fans ||| BYE BYE BABYMUSICAL DIRECTOR: Marc RyzerCAST: Jamie Ledwith, Mitchell Rutter, Tim Kay, Dan Goddard CHOREOGRAPHER: Scott JenkinsVENUE: The Nelson Mandela,...
View ArticleCutting edge in KZN
Choreographers push the boundaries with new dance works ||| Durban is in for a real dance treat this week as Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre and Flatfoot Dance Company stage new works. Latoya Newman...
View ArticleTHEATRE REVIEW: District Six – Kanala
It’s a Kramer-lite musical ||| DISTRICT SIX – KANALADIRECTOR: David KramerCAST: Loukmaan Adams, Bianca le Grange, Carlo Daniels, Edith Plaatjies, Sne Dladla, Andrea Frankson, Natasha Hess, Cleo...
View ArticleThere’s music in the air this summer
See what the KZNPO has in store for Durban’s music lovers ||| Latoya NewmanTHE KZN Philharmonic Orchestra (KZNPO) will start its 2016 World Symphony Series Summer Season on Thursday. The concerts will...
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