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The drastic difference of Kylie when she was 15-years-old to her new look now at 17 years of age. PICTURE: WEB THE craze has seen young people post videos of themselves inflaming their lips by using a glass and sucking the air out in the hope of emulating Kylie Jenner's bee-stung pout. A blundering 16-year-old has told how his face was left badly bruised after attempting to take part in the internet craze dubbed the  Kylie Jenner challenge . Embarrassed schoolboy Kevin Coulton wants to expose the dangers of the gruesome internet fad after it left his face swollen. He posted a picture of his damaged face on  Facebook,  with the line: "Don't suck into a glass." Kevin is one of the latest victims of the bizarre experiment and was left in agony with a severely damaged set of lips. The  schoolboy  says the trend is all the rage amongst teens, but is warning others not to follow in his footsteps. He told the  Manchester Evening News:  "It's a bit

Thandiswa Mazwai singing on set in December last year. PICTURE:  AFRICAN artists have joined forces in the recreating of the popular   charity single   We Are The World .  The song debuted last weekend at the 2015 MTN Radio Awards, features 180 musicians from seven countries in the continent in the remaking of the single that was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Locally the track was done with the direction of Lindelani Mkhize and Oskido with the sound engineering of Richard Mitchell using the voices of locals including Kurt Darren, Thandiswa Mazwai, Mafikizolo, PJ Powers, Mahotella Queens, Joyous Celebration and Loyiso Bala. It also features musicians from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya,  Cameroon and Tanzania such as Tiwa Sawage, Banky W, Diamond and Lizha James. Said organisers of the awards: “It is a collaboration called Africa Against Ebola and Xenophobia and is a demonstration of the beautiful music that Africans can make when we work together.”

Bonang Matheba on set of the show she may be hosting soon. PICTURE: Instagram/Bonang Matheba IS QUEEN B getting a new show in Cape Town? That is the big question that is circulating on social media - with many are speculating that television personality Bonang Matheba is shooting a new show alongside Top Billing presenter Jeannie De Gouveia and Catch A Fire actress Bonnie Mbuli. Bonang Matheba and Bonnie Mbuli. PICTURE: Instagram/Bonang Matheba Matheba, who’s currently residing in Cape Town has been broadcasting her radio show from the SABC studios in Sea Point and on Wednesday fuelled the rumour mill by posting images of herself with De Gouveia and Mbuli captioned “set life”. Yesterday entertainment magazine Drum published an article claiming the trio are to have a show. “ The show we can confirm will not be like 3Talk but instead will be almost similar to the lifestyle programme Top Billing. It will air every week day in the same time slot as previously occup

Donald Trump's hair stands no chance against South Africans. PICTURE: Telegraph FROM calling South Africa a “crime ridden mess” to a “dangerous mess”   while also slating Judge Thokozile Masipa as a “total moron” – real estate tycoon Donald Trump can’t seem to cut the country any slack. On Monday night, the 68-year-old Trump Towers owner went on another negative Twitter rant just two years after he referred to the country as “one of the most beautiful countries” on his show The Apprentice . “ As I have long been saying, South Africa is a total - and very dangerous - mess. Just watch the evening news (when not talking weather),” wrote Trump. This comes after the widespread xenophobic attacks that have been broadcast all over the world. But it wasn’t a first time he called the country a “mess” as he did on 14 December 2013, just days after the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. Then he wrote: “ I really like Nelson Mandela but South Africa is a crime ridden me

Drake clears all vile talks about his reaction to Madonna's kiss. PICTURE: ChampagnePapi/Instagram COACHELLA Music Festival was heated up when Madonna kisses crooner Drake, much to everyone judging his facial expressions as negative. But the 28-year-old has come out to defend the 56-year-old pop star giving an indication that his facial expression had nothing to do with the kiss. Posting the picture above yesterday on Instagram, Drake captioned the picture: "Don't misinterpret my shock!! I got to make out with the queen Madonna and I feel 100 about that forever. Thank you Madonna." This goes back to the old saying Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover !

RAPPER Kanye West might have gotten bored of all the sightseeing during his trip in Armenia with wife Kim Kardashian and sister-in-law Khloe.  Late Sunday night, the 37-year-old rapper jumped in the middle of Swan Lake-Karapi Lich in the capital city of Yerevan and surprised many fans by performing an impromptu concert. The 21-time Grammy winner splashed around in the water as he sang six of his hit songs swarmed by passerbys, much to the surprise of the police and National Guard who quickly shut down the show. - report by Daily Mail  

It has been reported that Tina Knowles, 61, and her fiance actor Richard Lawson, 67, are tying the knot this Sunday evening on a super yacht outside of Newport Beach, California Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles, 61, is getting married for a second time.  TMZ  report that Tina and her fiance actor Richard Lawson, 67, are tying the knot this Sunday evening on a super yacht outside of Newport Beach, California, and Beyoncé and husband Jay Z are onboard. The site also reports that Solange and Blue Ivy are also in attendance, and all guests are wearing white. The boat is said to have a capacity of 300, and there were many guests seen arriving for the big day.  It was first rumoured that Tina and her beau Richard had got married in October last year. Richard is known for his work on the soap All My Children, as well as starring in the 1982 horror Poltergeist. It has been a busy time for weddings in the family, after Tina's daughter Solange tied the knot with music manag

Madonna has shared images of her kissing crooner Drake at Coachella Festival on her instagram page. PICTURE: Madonna/Instagram MOTHER of pop Madonna, has been selling herself as a sex pot to push copies of her new album Rebel Heart . But not everyone thinks she's the cat's meow. After belting out Express Yourself to Drake at Coachella on Sunday night, Madonna pulled the 28-year-old singer back to plant a kiss on his lips, making out with him for at least three seconds.  What the 56-year-old mother-of-four didn't see was that when she was finished, the musician looked horrified, even wiping his mouth. And she went in hard that the crooner even opened his arms as if he was seeking HELP... PICTURE: Getty Images The Eighties pop star looked confident as she went in for the bold kiss. Wearing black a tank top that said Big As Madonna, hot pants with stockings that showed off her toned legs, and a pair of kinky boot heels, she sauntered over to Drake, who w

The new season of popular Netflix drama Orange is the New Black will premiere on June 12, seeing that South Africa is still on season 2, this could take a while till we get it. But if you are like me and love streaming, then June is your month too.

Pharrell Williams collaborates with SA's giant retailer Woolworths for a good cause. PICTURE: WEB MULTIPLE Grammy award winning singer Pharrell Williams is coming to South Africa. This time though, the music genius will be making his second visit as part of his appointment as Style Director for a series of  Woolworths sustainability-focused projects. An initiative that will call on South African shoppers to help raise their target goal of the  R100-million for education through swiping their MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet cards. This also explained the  #PHARRELLWITHWOOLIES  trending topic that took over social media in the day.  CEO for Woolworths Holdings Limited, Ian Moir, announced the partnership with Williams today stating it was a "strategic collaboration" - the first of its kind for a South African retailer which will see the "global superstar and the business align their values and actions to make a difference in the lives of people, and the plan

Lerato Kganyago scoops an acting role in Muvhango. PICTURE: SABC2 FIRST it was national radio hosting gig for television personality Lerato Kganyago, and now it is acting. Just last week, The Link presenter was announced as one of the new personalities that joined radio station MetroFM and now she has been added as new character Mmasebotsane on drama soapie Muvhango debuting on the first week on June. SABC2 described her character as "a beautiful girl with an almost pompous presence while deep down her inner persona, lies a timid girl whose life revolves around making everyone around her happy. She is just as gullible as how independent she is and is willing to do just about anything to get what she wants. She is an intelligent young woman who always strives to achieve the best in all she does. Generally, she is overly confident, well-spoken, and fierce". Said SABC2 publicist Lebo Malete; “Muvhango has been leading the pack with juicy storylines, surprises a

Claire Mawisa joins Carte Blanche. PICTURE: ClaireMawisa.co,za  TELEVISION personality Claire Mawisa was today announced as the latest addition of presenters on current affairs show Carte Blanche. The private broadcast news show announced Mawisa's appointment on their Twitter page merely saying: "We have a new presenter joining our team. Join us in welcoming @ClaireMawisa".  The 35-year-old Cape Town born model is popular for having worked as SABC1 presenter from 1999 to 2001 before working a year's stint on music show One from 2002. Since then she has appeared in many other television shows, local magazine covers and worked on radio stations including MetroFM, KayaFM and Cliff Central.  She tweeted about her new gig: "Thrilled to be the new presenter on Carte Blanche". Mawisa will be seen on the show this Sunday presenting her first insert.

GRAMMY nominated duo and sisters Helene and Celia Faussart from Paris in France to play at MTN Bushfire Festival in May. PICTURE: Web AFRICA'S most diverse world music and arts festival announced its main artist line-up at the official  launch event held in Swaziland on Wed March 25th.  MTN BUSHFIRE returns on May 29 – 31st 2015 with the most eclectic and star-studded line-up to date. Popular acts featured in the highly anticipated line-up include, Switzerland pop artists Kadebostany, Poni Hoax from France and from Madagascar, Jjoby in addition to Swaziland’s  Tlale Makhene.  The Soil joins in on the lineup for the festival alongside a few other South African acts. PICTURE: Web MTN BUSHFIRE is also thrilled to welcome back to the main stage South African acts The Soil, Freshlyground and international rock super-stars, The Parlotones. Other top South African acts to feature for the first time this year include Bongeziwe Mabandla and BCUC. These newly announced artists

COMIC Celeste Ntuli new show Home Affairs  COMEDIAN and Isibaya actress Celeste Ntuli returns to Gold Reef City After the overwhelming response to her first performance, Celeste Ntuli returns to T he Lyric at Gold Reef City on Sunday 30 May. The boisterous and talented Ntuli promises a load of new material, lots of new twists and hilarious retakes of some well-known situations for her show Home Affairs 2 . The show focusses on the country, society's approach to sexuality and how some South Africans seem to forget their cultural beliefs.  Home Affairs 2 is produced by John Vlismas and Taffia Keight of Whacked Comedy on behalf of Celeste Ntuli. Don’t miss this screamingly funny comedy as Ntuli promises to electrify the audience with her bold, energetic pace and intelligent insight into life in our country. - release by Artslink Venue: The Lyric at Gold Reef City   Date : 30 May   Tickets range from R165 to R335   Bookings at Computicket or The Lyric Bo

Unathi Msengana's RUN video has more meaning than just a dance video. PICTURE: Unathi.co/Instagram IT'S been 13 days since South African singer, songwriter, Idols judge and radio personality Unathi Msengana launched her music video RUN something she said was a "reminder of what is achievable when you follow your dreams and an encouragement to others to follow theirs".  The music video - which has generated over 15 000 views since its launch, coincides with a Pan-African strategy that is already generating interest across print, radio and television broadcasters.  “This song and music video is a reminder to always run towards something and never away from… ” said Msengana. The single is off her latest album titled ALIVE that was written in four languages – English, isiXhosa, Portuguese and Venda – representing one universal African message. “My intention is for Africa to feel my heart and the emotions behind the song because for so long I have been told