What a new portrait says about Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama’s latest Vogue cover shows her as influential in a different way to being first lady, writes Robin Givhan. ||| Michelle Obama’s latest Vogue cover shows her as influential in a different...
View ArticleJudge makes $36m ruling in Bobbi Kristina case
Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend has been held legally responsible for the aspiring singer’s 2015 death. ||| Atlanta - A Georgia judge on Thursday entered a judgment of more than $36 million...
View ArticleBollywood star attacked in Paris
Mallika Sherawat “punched in the face and sprayed with tear gas” in an attempted robbery while with her partner at her apartment block. ||| Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat and her partner were...
View ArticleKylie Jenner throws Tyga a pre-birthday surprise party
Kylie Jenner has thrown a surprise party for Tyga ahead of his 27th birthday, enlisting the help of his son King Cairo. ||| Kylie Jenner has thrown a surprise party for Tyga ahead of his 27th birthday,...
View ArticleDavid Blaine injured as ‘bullet catch’ stunt goes wrong
For this stunt - which has killed at least one other daredevil - Blaine pulled a string attached to the trigger on a pulley and shot a bullet into his mouth. ||| David Blaine has done the “bullet...
View ArticleMourners dance to beloved DJ’s memory
Family and friends of radio darling Aldrin Segale Mogotsi chose to dance and celebrate during his memorial service at the Morula Sun, Tshwane. ||| DEATH may be a certainty, but the way in which it's...
View ArticleBREAKING: Tol A** Mo joins Touch Central, data falls?
Tbo Touch made an announcement of a “mini victory” in #datamustfall and a “tall” addition to #TouchCentral ||| Tbo Touch called a media briefing on Friday November 18, to make an annnouncement of a...
View ArticleA drab poke at German guilt
Alone in Berlin has a moving story to tell: if only it wasn’t so bland ||| ALONE IN BERLINDIRECTOR: Vincent PerezCAST: Emma Thompson, Daniel Bruhl, Brendan Gleeson, Mikael PersbrandtCLASSIFICATION:...
View ArticleStar struck on the Norton show
Lara de Matos finds herself on set at the Graham Norton Show ... and even the stars are nervous ||| LARA DE MATOSWHILE yours truly was living in London at the turn of the millennium, an up-and-coming...
View ArticleGibson shines in action thriller
A little Mad Max goes a long way in Blood Father ||| BLOOD FATHERDIRECTOR: Jean-François RichetCAST: Mel Gibson, William H Macy, Erin Moriarty, Diego Luna, Michael Parks, Miguel SandovalCLASSIFICATION:...
View ArticleMax Steel in limp debut
Teen superhero franchise gets off to a shaky start ||| MAX STEELDIRECTOR: Stewart HendlerCAST: Ben Winchell, Josh Brener, Ana Villafane, Andy Garcia, Maria Bello, Billy SlaughterCLASSIFICATION: PG...
View ArticleYou can’t escape that ol’ Jackie Chan magic
And neither can Jackass star Johnny Knoxville in the action comedy Skiptrace ||| SKIPTRACEDIRECTOR: Renny HarlinCAST: Jackie Chan, Johnny Knoxville, Fan Bingbing, Eric Tsang, Eve Torres, Winston Chao,...
View ArticleMTN data cost 'drop' a downer
There was huge excitement when it looked like MTN was slashing its data prices. However, the hype was just PR spin... ||| Johannesburg - There was huge excitement on Friday when it looked like MTN was...
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Heard the one about Shakes, Mmusi and JZ?
After months of scorching jokes, barbed insults and sizzling one-liners, the grand finale of Comedy Central’s Roast Battle is finally upon us. ||| Johannesburg - After months of scorching jokes, barbed...
View ArticleSurprise birthday party to ’thank’ DJ Oskido
Friends in the entertainment industry and the KwaDukuza ANC branch threw Oskido a surprise party at the Hampshire Hotel in Ballito ||| Durban - DJ and music producer Oskido arrived in Durban to play at...
View ArticleTebogo hopes for third time lucky on 'Idols'
Tebogo Louw was eliminated twice before and was “advised” to give up on singing. Now he’s headed for the finals. ||| Cape Town - Stellenbosch singer Tebogo Louw is in the running to be crowned winner...
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Trevor Noah’s life wasn’t always a laugh
Growing up, Trevor Noah wasn't popular among girls, according to his newly released book Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. ||| Durban - There’s no doubt South African-born comedian...
View ArticleRandall wins dish of the day
Idols SA’s longest acting judge, Randall Abrahams, showed off his culinary skills at the VIP #CelebChefShowdown. ||| Durban - Idols SA’s longest acting judge, Randall Abrahams, has a reputation for...
View ArticleHelping to break down stereotypes
Chiedza Mhende’s transition from Wandile to Wandi on Generations: The Legacy opened a window into issues faced by LGBTI people. ||| For years she had viewers of Generations: The Legacy fooled by...
View ArticleJackson posts message to fans, silent on ‘secret child’
Just days after her ex’s claims about her alleged “secret child” resurfaced, Janet Jackson updates fans on her pregnancy. ||| Janet Jackson is “doing well” with her pregnancy. The 'That's The Way Love...
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