Entertainment

It’s been another busy week in the entertainment world, with South African stars making international fashion appearances, new celebrity babies arriving and some of Hollywood’s biggest names making headlines.Here’s a look at some of the celebrity stories that had people talking this week.Tyla brings glamour to the VMAsTyla turned heads at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in a blue snakeskin look that showed off her signature style.The “Water” hitmaker […]

Homemade carts, fancy dress, big jumps and bigger wipeouts. Red Bull Box Cart Race rolls back into Joburg on Sunday, 4 October, and it costs nothing to watch. No engines. No batteries. No second chances once the cart tips over the edge.On Sunday, 4 October, Red Bull Box Cart Race takes over Sandton Drive, and Joburg gets a front row seat to the most gloriously unqualified engineering in Mzansi. Teams […]

It has been more than a year since "Shaka iLembe" Season 2 came to an end, but viewers are still waiting for one important question to be answered: when will Season 3 finally land on their screens?The second season of the hit historical drama ended on August 31, 2025, leaving fans eager to find out what happens next in the story of King Shaka kaSenzangakhona.Now, it seems viewers might have […]

Tyla may have arrived at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards ready to make a fashion statement, but the conversation surrounding her appearance quickly shifted from her outfit to her body.The South African star attended the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday, 27 September, where she served as one of the presenters and introduced BLACKPINK's Lisa ahead of her performance. She turned heads on the red carpet in a turquoise […]

It may be completely fake—as in AI-generated—but a new video circulating online of Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus serenading the Webb Ellis Cup might just become a massive hit.The video parodies the iconic scene from the movie White Chicks, where Terry Crews enthusiastically sings along to Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" in a convertible.In this AI-crafted version posted by user just.fomzy, a digital likeness of the Springbok coach replaces Crews, belting […]

Grammy-winning South African DJ and producer Black Coffee has been announced as the first headliner for the 2026 edition of Africa Is Not A Jungle.The global star will headline the Durban edition of the music and culture experience on 7 November at Kings Park Field, with the event set to bring African music, creativity and culture to the forefront.The announcement was made by Africa Is Not A Jungle on its […]

It’s not the typical career path of a Comrades Marathon winner, but one former champion has officially opened an OnlyFans account to help fund her running career.The 2017 women’s champion Camille Herron has turned to the creator platform to generate additional income after expanding her professional brand beyond traditional athletics.While the American was a surprise winner at South Africa’s premier ultra marathon, she boasts an extraordinary resume across long-distance running.Herron, […]

US rap star Kanye West's two planned concerts in Russia have been cancelled, organisers said, less than two months after their surprise announcement triggered a frenzy of media attention and excitement among Russians.The organisers did not give a reason for the cancellation.West, who goes by the stage name "Ye", had been barred from several European countries over past antisemitic comments.The Saint Petersburg venue that was originally scheduled to host the […]

South African DJ and producer Dlala Thukzin is preparing to step into a vibrant new chapter of his career with the release of his ninth solo album, "Ember", scheduled to drop worldwide on October 30, 2026.Known as one of South Africa's most distinctive sound architects, the 29-year-old artist has carved out a defining presence in Afro-house, 3-Step, and African electronic music. Speaking during an intimate studio Q&A session, Dlala Thukzin […]