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Mzansi's Sexiest 2011

Daniel Shirinda releases new album at 76

VETERAN musician Daniel Shirinda, who arguably cemented the popularity of Xitsonga traditional music, has released a CD at the age of 76. 26 Comments

Beyonce offered $500m to be a judge on US 'X Factor'

The music mogul is thought to be keen on acquiring the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker's services for five series as he searches for a "big name" celebrity to replace axed former judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul in order to improve the Fox show's ratings. 13 Comments

Handsome, my foot - the man is greying!

MY GOODNESS, why do women go gaga over George Clooney? Handsome, my foot - the man is greying. But one thing for sure is that big old George's acting skills surpass those of all Hollywood stars. That's my view and unfortunately you can't convince me otherwise. 10 Comments

The face of Shakira's character

DAWN Matthews, whose role as Shakira on the popular e.tv soapie Scandal involves her in activities that could land her in trouble with the law, says she had wanted to study law as she grew up. There was a remote chance of being an actress. 20 Comments

A shiny, rough diamond has been found

WHILE the rest of the country might be forgetting who the winner of Diamonds in the Ruff is, the experience is firmly etched on Thembekazi Mazaleni's memory. 2 Comments

TIMEOUT

'Soul Train' creator commits suicide

Boosted the careers of 'newcomers' like the Jackson Five and older artists such as James Brown 9 Comments

Local music to be promoted

The SABC intends promoting local music content through a new distribution agreement signed with the Association of Independent Record Companies. 2 Comments

Mind-bending show coming to Mzansi

Beyond the mind with International Mentalist, Gilan Gork, who will be visiting South Africa 1 Comments

Album divides gospel group

FOR the first time in 20 years, Masole a Tumelo, a Pretoria-based gospel group, has recorded an album without its all-time leading vocalist Matlakala Ramathoka. 28 Comments

Nurturing artistic talent of the people

JERRY Pooe, the artistic director of Windybrow Centre of the Arts situated in the heart of Hillbrow, says community theatre's close relationship with the people sees seasoned Thespians go deep into the rural areas to unlock the artistic energy and talent of communities, especially the youth. 0 Comments

After Generations - Seputla is now in his element

Actor finds theatre more fulfilling 37 Comments

Arthur's son recording album

NOW that kwaito king Arthur Mafokate's son, Arthur Jnr, has passed matric with distinctions in mathematics and business studies, his father has allowed him to cut his own CD. 148 Comments

Yvonne is happily on top of world

YVONNE Chaka Chaka became the first African woman to receive the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday. 1 Comments

Penny Lebyane steals the limelight at concert

IS PENNY Lebyane, aka the Phly One, out to emulate the entries into music that were mounted by the likes of DJ Unathi Msengana and Keabetswe Motsilanyane, who is best known by the stage moniker of KB? 26 Comments

Technology, piracy the bane of artists

MICHAEL Jackson's album Thriller broke all sales records upon its release back in 1982. And that was not because of his perm or his dark skin suddenly becoming lighter. The sales were also not because of his moon walk, high pitched voice or gloved hand. 41 Comments

Editor's Choice

Judges axed from X Factor

Judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul and host Steve Jones have all been axed from the US 'X Factor'
Nonhle in a twitter fight again - with Morale

Seems like there's a stream of Twitter diarrhoea from the entertainment industry, attacking Nonhle Thema who's constantly 'annoying' everyone on the Twitter timeline.
Have you heard the Snoop Dogg sat nav?!

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'You can't make a ho a housewife'

Sjoe!
Mzansi's Sexiest revealed - PHOTOS

Here are the top 12, with Christopher Jaftha as Mzansi's Sexiest Man, and Boitumelo Thulo as Mzansi's Sexiest Woman, with some never-seen-before photos from our photoshoot. Enjoy.
Dana cherishes role in her first movie Themba

MUSICIAN Simphiwe Dana, who acted the role of Mandisa in the award-winning South African movie Themba, says she will give acting another shot.
Horizon Deep has new star rising

TO FIND a person who has it all - beauty, an education and a good career - yet remains grounded is a rare occurrence in show business.

Celeb Files

Denzel Washington got a black eye from Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds gave Denzel Washington a black eye while filming 'Safe House' in South Africa. 19 Comments

Madonna plans 10 schools in Malawi - with new partner

Singer has already lost millions on project, but is persevering and hopes the new schools will educate at least 1,000 children a year 6 Comments

Search for TV action man begins

CELEBRITIES fell and fumbled but persevered as they huffed and puffed to overcome several obstacles 30 Comments

What Nicki Minaj likes backstage

No, it's not naughty.. She's a foodie 10 Comments

Amy Winehouse coroner resigns

The coroner who oversaw the inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse has resigned after her qualifications were questioned, her boss said - raising the possibility the investigation may have to be held again. 0 Comments

Gaga buys London home

LADY Gaga, the Born This Way singer, has purchased an apartment in the Fitzrovia area of the UK capital so she no longer has to stay in hotels when she comes to the city. 2 Comments

'My music aims to heal'

"I enjoy music more than anything else in my life," Thomas Hasani Chauke, a well-known Xitsonga musician in Limpopo, says. 7 Comments

Seal and Heidi: Passion's gone now

SOURCES close to supermodel Heidi Klum and Seal claim the couple had furious rows on a recent ski trip to Aspen. Klum admitted they always had a fiery marriage. 3 Comments