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Elvis Blue pleads to sing Nkosi sikelel’ Afrika at Springboks v All Blacks Test

Elvis Blue
Springboks

Elvis Blue pleads to sing the national anthem at Springboks v All Blacks Test

Somizi
Celeb News

‘Targeting women’: Ntsiki slams ‘Idols SA’ for ‘firing’ Unathi and not Somizi

Elvis Blue
Springboks

Elvis Blue pleads to sing Nkosi sikelel’ Afrika at Springboks v All Blacks Test

Elvis Blue
Springboks

Elvis Blue pleads to sing the national anthem at Springboks v All Blacks Test

Somizi
Celeb News

‘Targeting women’: Ntsiki slams ‘Idols SA’ for ‘firing’ Unathi and not Somizi

Mr Music
Entertainment

‘Life is good’: Mr Music says ‘Idols SA’ changed his life drastically [listen]

By Naledi de Wee11-10-2021 16:42

‘R1 000 before the show was like a million to me.’ Mr Music says life has changed for him since coming second in season 16 of ‘Idols SA.’

Thembi Seete Idols SA
Celeb News

‘Idols SA’: Fans call Thembi Seete ‘female Somizi’ after guest appearance

By Marilynn Manuel11-10-2021 09:47

Thembi Seete was last night’s guest judge on ‘Idols SA’ and Mzansi loved it. Many of them called on her to be Somizi’s permanent replacement.

Louis Vuitton, Gucci & more: I
Celeb News

Louis Vuitton, Gucci & more: Inside Somizi’s Namibian getaway [photos]

By Alicia Naidoo05-10-2021 14:17

Nobody wears unemployment as luxuriously as Somizi Mhlongo! Here is a look inside his Namibian getaway this weekend.

Ibrahim Cook Idols drugs jail
News

A golden ticket… to prison: Former Idols contestant jailed for 10 years

By Tom Head04-10-2021 14:52

From potential star, to a decade behind bars: This Idols contestant could have had it all – but instead fell into a world of criminal activity.

Mohale
Celeb News

Somizi out, Motaung in! Mohale hits airwaves as Opulence Radio presenter

By Alicia Naidoo04-10-2021 13:47

Mohale Motaung has joined the ranks of ‘affluent online radio station’ Opulence Radio…This while his estranged husband, Somizi Mhlongo, lost his Metro FM gig.

‘Today it stops!’: Unathi will
Celeb News

‘Today it stops!’: Unathi will not tolerate R Kelly’s music around her

By Alicia Naidoo29-09-2021 09:55

‘No more philosophical bullsh** about you separating the genius from the monster,’ says ‘Idols SA’ judge Unathi Nkayi following singer R Kelly’s conviction.

‘Idols SA’ fans think Dineo Ra
Entertainment

‘Idols SA’ fans think Dineo Ranaka is an ‘amazing fit’ for Somizi

By Alicia Naidoo27-09-2021 10:28

Tweeps have found the perfect replacement for former ‘Idols SA’ judge Somizi Mhlongo and it is his former co-host on ‘The Bridge’… Dineo Ranaka!

Somizi
Entertainment

Tweeps want ‘Idols SA’ to ‘swallow their pride and bring back Somizi’

By Alicia Naidoo21-09-2021 18:11

Tweeps have spoken and it seems they are tired of ‘pretending’ to enjoy ‘Idols SA’ without media personality Somizi Mhlongo.

top nine
Entertainment

Mixed views of ‘school performance’ standard of ‘Idols SA’ top nine [watch]

By Naledi de Wee20-09-2021 17:04

The ‘Idols SA’ top nine performed yesterday and unfortunately for some, the standard of their singing was compared to a school performance.

‘Idols SA’ top 10 contestant I
Celeb News

‘Idols SA’ top 10 contestant Ithana has withdrawn from the competition

By Alicia Naidoo19-09-2021 19:20

M-net announced that aspiring singer Ithana, who made the top 10 of ‘Idols SA’ has withdrawn from the competition.

The real ‘fan favourite’: ‘Ido
Celeb News

The real ‘fan favourite’: ‘Idols SA’ ratings drop following Somizi’s departure

By Alicia Naidoo15-09-2021 10:48

The viewership of ‘Idols SA’ dropped from over a million to around 690 000 following Somizi Mhlongo’s departure from the show.

Here’s why ‘fan favourite’ Kel
Entertainment

Here’s why ‘fan favourite’ Kelly Khumalo will not join ‘Idols SA’

By Alicia Naidoo13-09-2021 11:41

Singer Kelly Khumalo has been a ‘hot pick’ for Somizi Mhlongo’s spot on ‘Idols SA’. However, she will not be joining the show.

top 10
Entertainment

The chosen ones: Who made the ‘Idols SA’ top 10? [photos]

By Naledi de Wee13-09-2021 09:51

Randall Abrahams says the top 10 rounds of ‘Idols SA’ statistically has the most impact. With that being said, who made the cut?

Lloyiso
Entertainment

‘Idols SA’ star Lloyiso makes history with Republic Records! [watch]

By Naledi de Wee11-09-2021 11:34

22-year-old Lloyiso Gijana just added his name to the history books as the first South African artist to be signed to Republic Records!

Turning back the hands of time
Celeb News

Turning back the hands of time? Somizi shares clip of botox treatment

By Alicia Naidoo10-09-2021 13:47

Age before beauty? Not for Somizi Mhlongo who is taking unemployment quite well and splurging on his ageless beauty.

Somizi’s shopping sprees: Is t
Celeb News

Somizi’s shopping sprees: Is this what ‘unemployment’ looks like? [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo09-09-2021 10:08

Somizi says he is officially unemployed! However, retail therapy and an indulgence in the soft life seems to still be in vogue for the media personality…

Sick of Somizi: Tweeps slam se
Celeb News

Sick of Somizi: Tweeps slam selective cancel culture

By Alicia Naidoo08-09-2021 15:37

‘I thought Somizi was cancelled?’ Tweeps are displeased that Somizi is set to be a guest on ‘The Braai Show with Cassper Nyovest’.

Somizi
Celeb News

Who showered Somizi with a R15k ‘rose money’ bouquet?

By Marilynn Manuel02-09-2021 11:02

It’s back to business for abuse-accused media personality Somizi who is one of a select few SA influencers to be gifted a rose bouquet loaded with cash!

Ndoni
Entertainment

‘Feels like a dream’: Idols SA’s Ndoni on rubbing shoulders with celebs

By Marilynn Manuel01-09-2021 15:11

Remember Ndoni from ‘Idols SA’ season 16? Unlike many who don’t make it, she is living her best life while rubbing shoulders with the who’s who of Mzansi!

Lady Du Amapiano
Entertainment

‘Idols SA’: Lady Du guest judge appearance leaves Mzansi wanting more

By Marilynn Manuel30-08-2021 10:33

Musician Lady Du appeared as a celebrity guest judge on ‘Idols SA’ last night and Mzansi seemingly loved it. A few die-hard Somizi fans were not impressed though…

Somizi Idols SA
Entertainment

‘Idols SA’ latest: Somizi will be replaced by ‘exciting line-up of celebrities’

By Alicia Naidoo27-08-2021 15:51

As ‘Idols SA’ reaches the Live Show stage, Mzansi Magic has officially given an update on what the judging panel will look like without Somizi.

top 16
Entertainment

Who made it? Have a look at the final eight contestants of ‘Idols SA’ top 16

By Naledi de Wee23-08-2021 10:15

The ‘Idols SA’ top 16 has been chosen and the competition is about to get as fierce as ever. Have your favourites been selected?

Idols SA
Entertainment

The first eight of the ‘Idols SA’ top 16 have been announced!

By Naledi de Wee16-08-2021 17:51

The first half of the ‘Idols SA’ top 16 have been announced. With exceptional talent this year, not everyone’s favourites made the cut.

Somizi Mhlongo
Celeb News

SABC rejects Somizi Mhlongo’s return to Metro FM

By Rae Seleme14-08-2021 19:18

The SABC has refuted reports today (14 August) that claimed Somizi Mhlongo will be back on Metro FM on Monday (16 August).

Time’s up! Somizi hints at Met
Celeb News

Time’s up! Somizi hints at Metro FM return to die-hard fan

By Alicia Naidoo13-08-2021 15:42

Somizi says he will return to Metro FM on Monday. Does this mean the abuse allegations have been resolved? And will he return to ‘Idols SA’ as well?

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