BBC Elvis Presley’s only grandson died on Sunday, his mother Lisa Marie Presley’s manager has confirmed. Benjamin Keough was 27, but manager Roger Widynowski gave no further details about his death. He said Lisa Marie, 52, was “heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated”. “She adored that boy. He was the love of her life,” Widynowski said,
By Mary Taruvinga SOCIALITE Felistas Murata, better known as Mai Titi in the entertainment industry, has been slapped with a $500 000 defamation suit by a local home decor expert, Memory Muyaka over Facebook posts in which she labelled the latter a prostitute. Muyaka, also known as Mai Maketeni after her company which has taken
TimesLive Rapper AKA is the latest high-profile personality to test positive for Covid-19. As cases of the novel coronavirus continue to rapidly increase, The Fela In Versace hitmaker issued a statement on Instagram on Friday, revealing his results. The rapper said he decided to make his results public to “caution citizens to be more careful”. “AKA pleads
By Showbiz Reporter SOUTH African disco queen, Patricia Majalisa has died. Her death was confirmed Thursday by her spokesperson Oscar P who said the popular musician died at hospital in South Africa. Oska Tee Majalisa’s manager confirmed the death. “I can confirm that Patricia Majalisa is no more. I am going to the hospital to
Reuters Rapper Kanye West signalled he no longer supported US President Donald Trump and said he would enter the presidential race to win it, according to an interview published on Wednesday. West, previously a vocal supporter of Trump, announced on Saturday that he would run for president in 2020. West and his reality TV star
By Munashe Makuwe AFTER a series of shows, the Garamumba Iwe finally roars into life with top artistes Alick Macheso and Enzo Ishall saying they were geared up for the Uncle Epatan Album launch this Wednesday. The show will hold performances by local artist being Enzo Ishall, Zhakata, Killer T, Alick Macheso and the man
BBC Nick Cordero, a Broadway and TV actor who spent months in intensive care after suffering complications from coronavirus, has died aged 41. “My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him,” wrote his wife Amanda Kloots on Instagram. Cordero was nominated for a Tony for his role in Bullets Over Broadway
By Paidashe Mandivengerei INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Chimurenga exponent, Thomas ‘Mukanya’ Mapfumo celebrated his 75th birthday in style after he received a surprise gift from his legion of fans living in the United Kingdom. This follows an initiative organised by Chimurenga music die-hard fan, Chris Gondoza with the help of Mapfumo’s manager, Sam Mataure to contribute towards
By Munashe Makuwe AFTER Van Choga broke his silence and issued a press statement on Facebook, dancehall chanter Seh Calaz has terminated the hilarious artiste’s contract with the Yala Nation record label with immediate effect. In a video posted on his social media pages, Seh Calaz says he did not enjoy or take any money
By Munashe Makuwe SOCIALITE and preacher, Prophet Passion Java is one person who is now well known for his controversial sayings and behaviour. However Tuesday, he announced in a video posted on his Instagram telling that Boss Lashan will be now running all his social media accounts including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Starting Tuesday, Boss Lashan
BBC Carl Reiner, who helped create The Dick Van Dyke Show and acted in films like Ocean’s Eleven, has died aged 98. The prolific writer, comedian, director and actor also directed several films including Steve Martin vehicles The Jerk (1979) and All of Me (1984). He was in 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven and its two sequels
BBC The Rolling Stones have warned US President Donald Trump that he could face legal action if he continues using their songs at his campaign rallies. A statement from the band’s legal team said it was working with the performing rights organisation, the BMI, to stop the unauthorised use of their music. The Trump campaign
BBC Zimbabwe’s first film to feature on streaming service Netflix is a romantic comedy about a struggling single mother who finds love and good fortune in a TV cooking show contest. It is a tale of hope that mirrors the production of Cook Off, made in 2017 on an initial cash budget of $8,000 (£6,400),
By Staff Reporter CONTROVERSIAL sungura musician Hosiah Chipanga has revealed his frustrations over being blocked at every turn in his attempts to meet former President Robert Mugabe and successor Emmerson Mnangagwa to brief them over how life has become miserable under the two’s rule. The musician, known for his satirical lyrics scorning the country’s rulers
By Munashe Makuwe LOCAL comedienne, Mai Titi has warned colleagues in the comedy industry, Kapfupi and Marabha to beware of people seeking to use the street theatre legends’ popularity to enhance their own social media following. Mai Titi took to Facebook to give advice in a post in which she said, “Kapfupi and Marabha take
By Munashe Makuwe POPULAR Zimdancehall chanter Enzo Ishall weekend graced Miss World Zimbabwe’s birthday party where he took to the dancing floor with the Queen. Miss World Zimbabwe Hajirah Belinda Potts, who turned 23 on the 20th of June, chose to celebrate her birthday with many local celebrities, among them Enzo. The two later danced
BBC Veteran stage and film actor Sir Ian Holm, who played Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings films, has died at the age of 88. Sir Ian, Oscar-nominated as the coach in Chariots of Fire, also played the android Ash in 1979’s Alien. “It is with great sadness we can confirm that the
By Munashe Makuwe CONTROVERSIAL Zanu PF musician Tambaoga and once staunch Zanu PF exponent has taken time on Twitter to apologise for singing for the ruling party. Tambaoga also announced his come back. The singer recently featured on Nash TV live performing online after some years in hibernation. The Rambai Makashinga singer also took to Twitter
By Munashe Makuwe SOCIALITE Mai Titi has added a new feather to her flourishing career by releasing a new love song titled ” Utange Neni” which she performed with British singer Icey Stanley. The song has been given hype by the collaboration of the British singer, rapper, and songwriter who is well known in his
By Munashe Makuwe ZIMBABWEAN singer Sam Guwa has taken a stand like many musicians all over the world to release a song raising awareness of the Covid-19 situation that has hit the world. In the song, “Kupusa Kungwara”, the Harare based singer, popularly known as Droba, urges people to listen to “the government and health
