BBC SIR Rod Stewart has been charged by police after allegedly punching a security guard at a hotel in Florida. A police report says the altercation occurred after the singer and his companions, including his son Sean, failed to gain access to a private event on New Year’s Eve. Sean allegedly pushed the security guard
By Matabeleland North Correspondent SOUTH AFRICA’S award winning DJ artiste, Prince Kaybee failed to perform at the just ended Victoria Falls Carnival after he fell sick and collapsed in his hotel room. Prince Kaybee of the Gugulethu and Banomona hits, was booked at the Elephant Hills Resort where he started vomiting and a doctor was
By Leopold Munhende A GROUP of suspected Zanu PF youths was assaulted by bouncers after demanding free entry into Winky D’s Njema album launch at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on New Year’s Eve. The group, wearing Zanu PF T-shirts and scarves, had demanded free entry into the well-attended show, but the bouncers manning
Africa News South African musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka has been deported from Uganda, where she was set to perform at a concert ushering in the new year, police confirmed on Tuesday. Chaka Chaka was set to perform at the Enkuka concert organised by the king of Buganda kingdom, which has been previously headlined by opposition
By Leopold Munhende INFORMATION Ministry Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana, has dismissed claims that government has banned the playing of popular Zim-Dancehall artiste, Winky D’s songs on all State controlled radio stations. Mangwana said the fake allegations were simple tricks meant to hype Winky D’s upcoming album, Njema. He said this while responding to allegations that his ministry
Channel24 George Michael’s sister, Melanie Panayiotou (55), was found dead at her home in Hampstead, London on the three-year anniversary of the singer’s death. Melanie was found by her older sister, Yioda, on Christmas Day, reports The Mirror. George was found dead at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, on Christmas Day in 2016. He was
BBC Sir Rod Stewart has become the oldest male solo artist to have a number one album in the UK. The British singer’s 10th chart topper You’re In My Heart was released on 22 November. But it rose to the top spot this week in a close race – with a difference of just 750
Channel24 Justin Timberlake is finally opening up amid rumours that he was cosying up to his Palmer costar, Alisha Wainwright. The two were spotted holding hands while on a night out; in another photograph, Alisha rested her hand on the Can’t Stop The Feeling! singer’s leg. Insiders said “it was completely innocent”, but the pictures
Channel24 Snoop Dogg is set to release a lullaby album. The once hardcore rapper has joined forces with California-based company Rockabye Baby to release a collection of baby-friendly versions of his greatest hits. According to Fader, on this record Snoop Dogg, will rerecord songs like Gin and Juice, Beautiful, and Drop It Like It’s Hot
Channel24 Mampintsha and Babes Wodumo’s turbulent relationship is set to be back in the spotlight, this time through a Moja Love reality show which is produced by rapper Jub jub and Aubrey Tau. The Uyajola 99 presenter took to his Instagram page and shared a snippet of the upcoming production. In the video, Jub Jub
By Staff Reporter SOUTH Africans in the UK are in for a treat thanks to a family fun day aimed at celebrating and promoting their country’s diverse culture and networking, set for Saturday 14th December, in Edinburgh. The event will run from 11am up to 5pm. Dubbed Celebrate South Africa, the event will be held
Channel24 French Montana was rushed to hospital on Thursday, reportedly after suffering heart problems. The rapper was transported via ambulance to San Fernando Valley hospital after complaining about severe stomach pains, nausea and an elevated heart rate, reports E! News. According to TMZ, authorities said when they arrived at his LA home, he was “acting
By Thandiwe Garusa MUSICIAN Agga Nyabinde, son to local jazz crooner Bob Nyabinde, says the Zimbabwean music industry has shifted from being a career pursued out of passion to one that has been commercialised. He was speaking on NewZimbabwe.com’s Celebrity Profile programme where he called on Zimbabweans to support the industry. Agga, who has taken
Channel24 If you’ve ever wanted to own the late King of Pop’s socks, now is your chance! Michael – who died in 2009 at the age of 50 – wore the custom crystal socks the first time he showed off his moonwalk during a performance of Billie Jean in the 1983 TV special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever.
By Paidashe Mandivengerei THE much awaited two day National Braai Festival ended Saturday in bad taste with prominent Zimdancedall abandoning his performance and music lovers thrashing the stage with bottles. The annual Castle Lager sponsored event which was scheduled for the 1st and 2nd November kickstarted with a lively performance from local music luminaries. Thousands
w24.co.za Nicki Minaj appears to have confirmed that she and Kenneth Petty got married. The pair’s relationship has come under much scrutiny and more so the news of their marriage. The rapper recently shared a short video of bride and groom baseball caps and Mr and Mrs mugs on her Instagram account. The couple obtained
BBC Lady Gaga fell head over heels off into the audience during the latest date of her Las Vegas residency. The star had invited a fan called Jack to join her on stage and jumped into his arms – but he lost his footing and the pair plummeted to the floor. “We legitimately thought she
By Robert Tapfumaneyi LOCAL female artist Pauline Gundidza said vulgar artists and their dirty lyrics are surprisingly getting better airplay on radio than their conservative counterparts. In an interview with NewZimbabwe.com, Gundidza said some of the songs being played actually violate the rights of women and children. “Some of the music you play is very
By Matabeleland North Correspondent SOUTH African afro-pop band Mafikizolo are desperate to play in the resort town of Victoria Falls. The duo of Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza were in Victoria Falls and Hwange over the weekend where they performed at the Makoma Resources@9 musical gala held on Friday night. It was the duo’s first time in
Channel24 Beyoncé’s dad, Mathew Knowles, just got candid about his health. During an exclusive interview with Good Morning America, which will air on Wednesday, the 67-year-old revealed that he’s got breast cancer, PEOPLE reports. In a clip released by the show on Twitter, the father-of-four can be seen telling host Michael Strahan about his cancer
