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Master KG & Nomcebo
culture

Master KG distances himself from Nomcebo, Open Mic court battle

Lumko Johnson
Celeb News

Memorial service details for Lumko ‘Johnson’ Leqela announced

Lumko Johnson
Celeb News

‘Your love was a rainbow’: Celebs pay tribute to Lumko Johnson

Master KG & Nomcebo
Music

Master KG distances himself from Nomcebo, Open Mic court battle

Lumko Johnson
Celeb News

Memorial service details for Lumko ‘Johnson’ Leqela announced

Lumko Johnson
Celeb News

‘Your love was a rainbow’: Celebs pay tribute to Lumko Johnson

Lumko Johnson
Celeb News

RIP: Former YoTV presenter Lumko Johnson has passed away

By Nokuthula Ngcobo14-09-2022 21:56

Radio and TV producer Lumko Johnson’s passing was confirmed in a statement by the star’s family on Wednesday night.

HIV
Lifestyle

‘Yes, I Have HIV’: YouTuber Nozibele’s new TV show sparks debate

By Nokuthula Ngcobo11-07-2022 16:48

‘Invasive. Do other people go around telling others that they’ve diabetes & hypertension?’: one tweep asked about the show ‘Yes, I Have HIV’.

Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones
Entertainment

Leon Schuster scores R4m with ‘Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones’ [watch]

By Naledi de Wee04-05-2022 13:16

In its first week, Leon Schuster’s ‘Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones’ sold more than 38 000 tickets. Take a look at the trailer here.

Noxolo Grootboom
Celeb News

Noxolo Grootboom to be awarded second honorary doctorate

By Naledi de Wee25-04-2022 14:11

Veteran broadcaster, Noxolo Grootboom, will be awarded an honorary doctorate by Nelson Mandela University for her contribution to journalism.

RHOD
Celeb News

‘Reality TV is scripted’: ‘RHOD’ slammed for being ‘planned & controlled’

By Alicia Naidoo23-04-2022 07:42

Behind-the-scenes photos of ‘RHOD’ fueled speculation that the reality series is ‘scripted’. Take a look…

Quiteria Kekana
Celeb News

Designer to the stars: Tributes pour in for Quiteria Kekana

By Naledi de Wee19-04-2022 20:12

‘You created masterpieces’: Celebrated fashion designer Quiteria Kekana passed away on Sunday 17 April following a short battle with cancer.

Lerato Mvelase
Soapies

‘It’s what parents have to do’: Lerato Mvelase on Nomusa in ‘The Wife’

By Nokuthula Ngcobo11-03-2022 14:15

Lerato Mvelase has received high praise for her role as Nomusa on ‘The Wife’. We caught up with the actress in an interview. Take a look.

Phathu Makwarela and Phil Mphela
Soapies

‘Apologise to The Queen’: Phathu Makwarela is NOT shading Phil Mphela

By Rae Seleme02-03-2022 10:44

‘The Queen’ writer Phathu Makwarela tweeted about The Queen and a blogger who lied after Phil Mphela’s announcements.

Phil Mphela and Lesedi Ferguson
Soapies

‘There’s no respect in your work’: Lesedi Ferguson lambasts Phil Mphela

By Rae Seleme01-03-2022 13:38

Casting director Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson has criticised Phil Mphela for his posts about Mzansi Magic’s cancelled telenovela ‘The Queen’.

Harriet and Hector
Soapies

CANCELLED: ‘The Queen’ comes to an end after six seasons on TV

By Rae Seleme28-02-2022 16:00

Mzansi Magic’s second most-watched telenovela – ‘The Queen’ is being canned after nearly seven years on television.

'The Queen' actors (left) Rapulana Seiphemo as Hector Sebata and (right) Connie Ferguson as Harriet Khoza
Soapies

Phil Mphela calls out ‘The Queen’ for repeating scenes for weeks on end

By Rae Seleme04-02-2022 11:58

Fans of ‘The Queen’ are requesting Mzansi Magic to can the telenovela as its been repeating storylines without any changes.

Real Housewives of Cape Town
Entertainment

Get ready Mzansi! ‘Real Housewives of Cape Town’ is ‘in the works’

By Naledi de Wee12-01-2022 14:41

‘Now we’re going to see big ballers’: After successful runs in Johannesburg and Durban, ‘Real Housewives in Cape Town’ is ‘coming soon’.

Lawrence Maleka
Entertainment

Star actor Lawrence Maleka announced as ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ host

By Naledi de Wee20-12-2021 10:39

Talented actor Lawrence Maleka is set to host the third season of the highly-anticipated reality show ‘Big Brother Mzansi’.

Tributes are pouring in for 'Podcast and Chill's' photographer Tshego Blackie
Celeb News

Tributes pour in for ‘Podcast and Chill’s’ photographer Tshego Blackie

By Rae Seleme07-12-2021 17:04

Videographer and photographer, Tshego Blackie, who’s worked for brands such as Drip Footwear, ‘Podcast and Chill’ was stabbed to death.

Molemo Tlali and Phil Mphela
Soapies

‘The Queen’: Molemo Tlali blocks Phil Mphela over acting remarks

By Rae Seleme06-12-2021 13:55

Molemo Tlali, who played the role of Khumo Sebata, blocked entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela, over his acting skills remarks on Twitter.

Legacy
Soapies

Sorry, what?: ‘Legacy’ gets canned, leaving fans gasping

By Denika Herbst01-12-2021 16:18

M-Net’s award-winning telenovela ‘Legacy’ has been canned, according to entertainment tea spiller Phil Mphela.

Big Brother
Entertainment

‘Big Brother Mzansi’: Season three prize money revealed!

By Alicia Naidoo26-11-2021 12:26

‘Big Brother Mzansi’ contestants will reportedly be competing for the ‘biggest prize on the show’ ever! Take a look…

Phil Mphela defends Thuli Phongolo after Covid-19 controversy
Celeb News

Phil Mphela defends Thuli P Covid-19 rumours: ‘It was not planned’ [video]

By Megan van den Heever23-11-2021 19:10

‘Thuli Phongolo was responsible’; Blogger Phil Mphela said of the star who has been accused of ‘lying’ about contracting Covid-19.

Unathi Nkayi
Celeb News

‘Unfair to be dropped like that’: GQ Magazine replaces Unathi Nkayi

By Alicia Naidoo23-11-2021 15:20

Under a week after she was fired from Kaya FM, Unathi Nkayi has reportdly been replaced as the host of GQ’s ‘Man Of The Year’ awards.

Ntando
Celeb News

‘Deactivate at once’: Is Ntando Duma dating Wizkid? [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo23-11-2021 11:06

Ntando Duma has weighed in on rumours claiming she went out on a romantic date with Widkiz this past weekend.

Former RGB TV presenter, Pearl Thusi
Soapies

Pearl Thusi, Kuli Roberts, Phil Mphela and more stars bid farewell to RGB

By Rae Seleme13-11-2021 11:17

Tonight (13 November) marks the end of Urban Brew’s production, ‘The Real Goboza’, after 14 years on TV.

Mohale
Celeb News

‘Not the right time’: Tweeps on Somhale’s ‘best-selling’ love story

By Alicia Naidoo28-10-2021 17:56

True Love’s best-selling issue of 2020/2021 was the one featuring their first gay couple on the magazine’s cover: Somizi Mhlongo and Mohale Motaung.

amapiano awards
Music

Soulful songstress Boohle wins big at inaugural Amapiano Awards [photos]

By Naledi de Wee25-10-2021 13:35

Boohle took home the Best Female Vocalist and Best Newcomer awards at the inaugural Amapiano Awards. See the full list of winners here.

Celebs defend Lamiez Holworthy
Celeb News

‘Leave Lamiez alone’: Celebs defend DJ after cruel body-shaming

By Megan van den Heever20-10-2021 11:31

A number of tweeps – including celebrities – have come to Lamiez Holworthy’s defence after a cruel cyberbully mocked her appearance in a pair of short shorts.

Big Brother
Entertainment

‘Big Brother Mzansi’: Here’s how to enter the reality show!

By Naledi de Wee19-10-2021 19:33

‘Big Brother Mzansi’ is set to make a bold return and auditions have already opened! Here’s how you can enter.

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