By theguardian.com The actor Thandiwe Newton has denied reports that she was fired from the new Magic Mike film after an argument over Will Smith with co-star Channing Tatum. Newton has said that she left the film after 11 days of shooting in London of her own volition. “Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to
By Paul Katanda MUSICIAN Stunner, born Desmond Chideme, has appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court for allegedly assaulting his wife Dyonne Tafirenyika at the height of a domestic dispute. He was represented Dumisani Mthombeni when he appeared before Evelyn Mashayakure Tuesday. He was arrested on Sunday. According to court papers, the incident took place in
By BBC Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars gala and other Academy events for 10 years after the actor slapped comic Chris Rock at the Oscars. The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Science, which organises the awards ceremony, met virtually on Friday to discuss disciplinary action. Smith has apologised for his actions
By Paidashe Mandivengerei BULAWAYO hip hop chanter, Asaph had dropped his first track ‘Thebelele’ since signing with renowned label Def Jam Recordings Africa. The new single features South African rapper Loki, a new signee of the prestigious label. It is now available for streaming on all major music streaming platforms. Thebelele details how people cross
By cheatsheet.com The new original Netflix reality series Young, Famous, and African follows a group of successful media personalities based in South Africa as they balance friendships, love lives, and build their careers. Which Young, Famous, and African cast member is the richest? Annie Macaulay-Idibia Before starting her prosperous career, the successful Nigerian model and actor placed runner-up at the “Queen of
By Paidashe Mandivengerei INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed South African producer, Dj Black Coffee bagged the Best Dance/Electronic Music Album award for ‘Subconsciously’ at the 64th Grammy Awards last night. ‘Subconsciously’ released in February 2021 featured international musicians, Pharrell Williams, Usher, David Guetta, Delilah Montagu and South Africans, Msaki, Una Rams, Tellaman and Sun El Musician. The album was nominated
By The South African The #BBMzansi (Big Brother Mzansi) season three housemate – Mphowabadimo won the R2 million and beat housemates Themba, Gash1, Libo and Tulz. Daveyton sangoma – Michelle ‘Mphowabadimo’ Mvundla walked away from her 71-day stay in the Big Brother Mzansi house with the grand prize of R2 million. The reality show started
By voice-online.co.uk “WHEN THEY were segregating us they weren’t doing it on the basis of nationality they were doing it on the basis of colour” Korrine Sky, 26, faced a traumatic and drawn-out ordeal as she tried to flee the Ukraine warzone as Russian troops advanced. Facing barriers from racist soldiers and officials, she stared down the
By Associated Press NEW YORK: The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said that Will Smith was asked to leave to Sunday’s Oscar ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused to do so. The academy’s board of governors met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of
By News24 Student Sibongile Mani has been sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment for the theft of National Student Financial Aid Scheme funds. Mani was found guilty of stealing R818 000 after R14 million was accidentally transferred into her account on 1 June 2017. She was only entitled to a R1 400 monthly allowance for food.
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES: The day after slapping Chris Rock on the Oscars stage and upending the 94th Academy Awards, Will Smith issued an apology to the comedian, to the academy and to viewers at home, saying he was “out of line” and that his actions are “not indicative of the man I want
By Variety Chris Rock and Will Smith had an altercation during the 2022 Oscar telecast. Rock appeared on stage to present the Oscar for documentary feature and made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith being in “G.I. Jane” because of her shaved head. Smith then took the stage to slap Rock. Although it appeared to
By Staff Reporter CRUDE dance and rapper Kikky Badass, born Christabel Mahlungwa, who had a very short stint in marriage says she divorced her husband because marriage was not working for her. Kikky married her then lover and businessman Benias Mupasiri in December 2019, sending tongues wagging on social media. Recently rumours started circulating that
By Anna Chibamu PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has launched a scathing attack on Mthwakazi Republic Party Mqondisi Moyo accusing him advancing cessassion politics. Mnangagwa said this while addressing thousands of Zanu PF supporters at Chaminuka Primary School in St. Mary’s, Chitungwiza Wednesday. Moyo has been lobbying through for a seperate state under the Mthwakazi Republic and
By DancehallMag Cure, again! The Reggae star Jah Cure has been sentenced to six years in prison in the Netherlands for attempted manslaughter. “The 43-year old man was sentenced to six years in prison – with credit for time served – for attempted manslaughter. The court finds him not guilty of attempted murder. His claim
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By Mandipa Masenyama CONTROVERSIAL self styled prophet, Passion Java has once again been caught in the eye of a storm after one South African lady only identified as Leeshan Da Gama claimed she was pregnant with his child. Over the weekend social media was awash with videos of Leeshan in which she exposed the affair.
By News.com In Zimbabwe’s second largest city, Bulawayo, on a regular Tuesday night, a group of middle-aged adults puff smoke from four pipes, drawing from the same pot. They are not the only ones doing so and some have to book for their turn. That’s how popular shisha is. “They don’t allow you to bring
By Paidashe Mandivengerei SOUTH AFRICAN rapper AKA born Kiernan Forbes has won his legal battle against Makhuducom Media over the ownership of “The Braai Show” produced for SABC1. This comes after Makhuducom withheld his share of the show’s proceedings as agreed in their partnership when SABC1 renewed it for a second season. AKA who had
By Associated Press LAS VEGAS: A federal court in Las Vegas has signalled that the public might get a look at a Las Vegas police report compiled about Cristiano Ronaldo after a Nevada woman claimed in 2018 that the international soccer star raped her in 2009. U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel Albregts said in documents filed
