Entertainment

A storm of allegations has engulfed the 74th Miss Universe pageant after one judge resigned and others reportedly withdrew, alleging a lack of transparency and a pre-selected outcome. The contest, which crowned Fátima Bosch of Mexico on 21 November 2025, has been followed by public claims from former judge Omar Harfouch that an unofficial committee […]

The Limpopo Artist Movement has expressed concern following the postponement of the court case involving popular lekompo musician Lehlohonolo Chauke, widely known by his stage name Shebe Maburna. The matter, which was scheduled for a bail hearing this week at the Polokwane Magistrates Court in Limpopo, has now been moved to next Friday to allow […]

HARARE, 27 October 2025– A Ford Raptor. ‘A house’. US$10,000 in cash. When comedian Leroy “Comic Elder” Zaware received these lavish gifts directly from State House last week, social media lit up with both admiration and suspicion. While the gesture was presented as a reward for his ‘patriotism and positive influence,’ many Zimbabweans saw something […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison Friday following his conviction on prostitution-related charges, ending a blockbuster trial that exposed years of abuse allegations against the hip-hop mogul. Federal Judge Arun Subramanian also ordered Combs to pay a $500,000 fine and serve five years of supervised release. The 55-year-old music mogul […]

South African broadcaster e.tv will end its long-running television drama Scandal! in June 2026, concluding over two decades of the country’s most-watched soap opera, the network announced Friday. The show, which premiered in January 2005 and became a cultural phenomenon reflecting South African life, will continue airing daily episodes until its final broadcast next year. […]

HARARE, Zimbabwe- The stage is set, the cameras are ready, and anticipation is sky-high as Zimbabwean powerhouse Felistas Murata, better known as Mai Tt, prepares to unveil her much-awaited debut film Lost in Ashes. The red-carpet premiere, scheduled for 27 September at Platinum Entertainment Westgate Cinemas in Harare, promises to be nothing short of spectacular. […]

South African singer Tyla won Best Afrobeats at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards for her single “PUSH 2 START” on Sunday, marking her second consecutive victory in the category at the ceremony held at UBS Arena in New York. The 22-year-old artist beat nominees including Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake, Rema and Tems […]

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has ruled that hosts of the Open Chats podcast must undertake diversity and sensitivity training following derogatory comments made about the coloured community. The decision comes after a viral clip from an August episode, in which hosts Mthokozisi Mathula, Honeshna Margarido, Gontse Madikwane, and Lefa Hlalele described coloured […]

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has expressed deep frustration over what he calls “abuse” from the entertainment industry following the death of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe on August 23, 2025. Facing criticism for systemic failures in supporting artists, McKenzie took to social media to defend his efforts, detailing personal and […]

South African actor, playwright, and director Dr. John Kani has been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the prestigious body responsible for voting on Oscar nominees and winners. The announcement, made just days before his 82nd birthday on August 30, 2025, marks a significant milestone in Kani’s illustrious career and underscores […]

JOHANNESBURG — Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana filed separate urgent court applications on Tuesday to block Netflix from releasing a documentary about their criminal case. The Johannesburg High Court will hear the matter on September 9, just three days before the streaming giant’s scheduled premiere of “Beauty and the Bester” on September 12. The couple’s […]

Justin Timberlake has disclosed that he has been battling Lyme disease, following criticism from some fans over his “low energy” performances during his recent ‘Forget Tomorrow World Tour’. The 44-year-old singer, who completed 121 shows, shared his diagnosis on Instagram, explaining the toll the condition took on him. Lyme disease, caused by bacteria transmitted through […]