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Viola Davis - EGOT
lifestyle

Grammy Awards: Viola Davis secures EGOT status

The Woman King stunt SAG
Entertainment

South Africa-founded stunt team nominated for top SAG Award

Thuso Mbedu
Celeb News

‘Unnecessary pressure’: Thuso Mbedu’s R82k fit gets thumbs down

Viola Davis - EGOT
Celeb News

Grammy Awards: Viola Davis secures EGOT status

The Woman King stunt SAG
Entertainment

South Africa-founded stunt team nominated for top SAG Award

Thuso Mbedu
Celeb News

‘Unnecessary pressure’: Thuso Mbedu’s R82k fit gets thumbs down

Viola Davis
Celeb News

‘I love being around her’: Viola Davis gushes over Thuso Mbedu

By Naledi de Wee16-09-2022 18:36

Ahead of ‘The Woman King’, Viola Davis described SA’s Thuso Mbedu as a hard worker and someone who has a born talent.

Thuso Mbedu
Celeb News

Smitten? Thuso Mbedu fuels romance rumours with British hunk

By Megan van den Heever14-09-2022 21:48

Is there chemistry between ‘The Woman King’ co-stars Thuso Mbedu and John Boyega? Fans seem to think they’re more than just friends…

Woman King
Entertainment

Here’s when ‘The Woman King’ will be released in SA theatres

By Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni14-09-2022 14:35

Release dates for ‘The Woman King’ with SA star Thuso Mbedu and Viola Davis were announced during the Emmy Awards on Tuesday.

Viola Davis in 'The Woman is King' and Queen Elizabeth
Celeb News

Why Viola Davis deleted condolence tweet about Queen Elizabeth

By Rae Seleme10-09-2022 10:45

‘The Woman King’ star Viola Davis deleted her condolence tweet about Queen Elizabeth II after fans accused her of supporting colonisers.

Thuso Mbedu
Celeb News

Rising star! Thuso Mbedu receives top honour at Toronto film fest

By Naledi de Wee26-08-2022 09:40

SA actress Thuso Mbedu has been named a rising star ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival set to kick off in September.

Thuso Mbedu
Celeb News

Halala! Thuso Mbedu to receive International Women of Power Award

By Naledi de Wee27-07-2022 11:42

South African actress Thuso Mbedu will be honoured with a special award at the International Women of Power wards on 31 July.

Viola Davis
Celeb News

Viola Davis gives Cape Town’s Woman2Woman band a shoutout [watch]

By Naledi de Wee27-07-2022 10:20

‘I’m the sista in the black dress’: Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis gave a shoutout to Woman2Woman, a local band that went viral in 2017.

'Finding Me' Viola Davis
Books

‘Finding Me’: Actress Viola Davis shines with poignant and raw memoir

By Carmen Coetsee25-07-2022 21:38

In ‘Finding Me’, the star of the hit series ‘How to Get Away With Murder’, Viola Davis, chronicles her past and battle with self-acceptance.

The Woman King
Entertainment

Trailer alert! Viola Davis leads powerful army in ‘The Woman King’ [watch]

By Naledi de Wee07-07-2022 10:57

American director, Gina Prince-Bythewood’, said she wanted ‘The Woman King’ to be ‘real, visceral and raw’. Take a look at the trailer.

The Woman King
Entertainment

‘The Woman King’: Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu stun in first-look pics

By Naledi de Wee05-07-2022 19:03

Director of ‘The Woman King’, Gina Prince-Bythewood, says Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu shared a special unscripted moment during filming.

Peacemaker
Entertainment

John Cena delivers the full package in superhero series ‘Peacemaker’

By Naledi de Wee12-06-2022 15:08

16-time WWE wrestling champion John Cena flies high in ‘Peacemaker’ as the lead, Christopher Smith. The series is now available on Showmax.

Viola Davis
Celeb News

Viola Davis wants more imagination around black roles

By AFP20-05-2022 16:42

Even with a trophy case full of awards, Viola Davis said she was still held back by the industry’s limited imagination of who can play roles.

Viola Davis
Celeb News

Childhood, abuse and more: Viola Davis’ memoir receives rave reviews

By Naledi de Wee26-04-2022 11:45

Oscar-wining actress Viola Davis describes her memoir ‘Finding Me’ as a ‘deep reflection’ and ‘love letter of sorts to self’.

Viola Davis
Entertainment

A bad performance? Viola Davis’ pursed lips sets Twitter ablaze [watch]

By Naledi de Wee19-04-2022 12:56

‘What possessed her to think she should do that in every scene?,’ asked one tweep after seeing Viola Davis’ pursed lips in ‘The First Lady’.

Alopecia effects Black women differently
Lifestyle

Alopecia: Why losing hair is different for black women

By Mariette van Niekerk03-04-2022 21:27

‘You’re not able to reflect your culture’: The recent Oscars Will Smith-Chris Rock fiasco has shed light on alopecia.

The Woman King
Entertainment

‘The Woman King’: Mzansi actors set to star in the ‘historical epic’ [photos]

By Naledi de Wee13-03-2022 13:53

Siv Ngesi and Thuso Mbedu are set to appear in ‘The Woman King’ alongside Viola Davis. Take a look at other SA actors who have scored a role.

Thuso Mbedu
Celeb News

Thuso Mbedu marks first-ever win at Independent Spirit Awards [watch]

By Naledi de Wee07-03-2022 12:05

Star actress Thuso Mbedu walked away with the Best Female Performance in a New Scripted Series Award at the Independent Spirit Awards!

Siv Ngesi
Entertainment

Siv Ngesi has joined Viola Davis in ‘The Woman King’

By Rae Seleme26-01-2022 11:10

Siv Ngesi has become the newest addition to star alongside Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Zozi Tunzi in ‘Woman King’.

Zozi-The-woman-king
Celeb News

‘So honoured’: Zozi joins Thuso Mbedu & Viola Davis in ‘The Woman King’

By Marilynn Manuel19-01-2022 11:24

‘It is a completely new world’: Zozi Tunzi becomes one of five other South Africans to act in ‘The Woman King’ alongside Viola Davis.

Thuso Mbedu
Entertainment

‘Extremely humbling’: Thuso Mbedu bags award at Gotham Film Awards

By Naledi de Wee30-11-2021 15:55

Emmy-nominated actress Thuso Mbedu is celebrating her second award for her role as Cora in ‘The Underground Railroad’.

Viola Davis
Entertainment

First look: Viola Davis turning heads as Michelle Obama in ‘The First Lady’

By Naledi de Wee09-11-2021 18:52

‘An incredible honour’: Viola Davis portrays former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama in the upcoming series ‘The First Lady’.

'The Woman King' actors, Thuso Mbedu, Seputla Sebogodi and Viola Davis
Soapies

Seputla Sebogodi joins Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu in ‘The Woman King’

By Rae Seleme04-11-2021 14:42

More local actors are expected to join Seputla Sebogodi and Thuso Mbedu in the upcoming film.

Sandra Bullock
Entertainment

Sandra Bullock returns to the big screen in ‘The Unforgivable’ [watch]

By Naledi de Wee28-10-2021 16:46

Oscar award-winning actress Sandra Bullock is making a return to the big screen in a new Netflix movie titled ‘The Unforgivable’ alongside Viola Davis and Jon Bernthal.

Michael K Williams found dead after suspected drug overdose
Celeb News

Black Coffee pays tribute to actor Michael K Williams: ‘I love you bro’

By Megan van den Heever07-09-2021 09:52

SA DJ Black Coffee has posted an emotional tribute to ‘The Wire’ actor Michael K Williams who was found dead in his apartment on Monday…

Trio of trailers: ‘The Suicide
Entertainment

Trio of trailers: ‘The Suicide Squad’, ‘Ted Lasso’ and more [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo02-07-2021 16:15

A comedy, a supervillain adventure and a new-school Western…here are three trailers to watch this week.

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