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THE STARS walked the red carpet in London for the BRIT Awards 2016 on Wednesday.  Rihanna on the red carpet at the BRIT Awards. PICTURE: WEB The U.K. ’s version of the Grammys boasted big-name performances from Adele, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, and yes, even Rihanna, who cancelled her Grammy set due to bronchitis.  The singer took to stage at O2 Arena to perform a song off   ANTI   for the first time since the platinum album’s release, and even brought out Drake, who’s been spotted around town. Clad in white Balmain garment she kicked off her set with her   ANTI   album opener Consideration with special guest SZA, who was silhouetted and spotlighted in the background while singing her hypnotic, catchy chorus. She then segued into Work while bathed in pink light beams before being joined by Drake, matching in white. They put their chemistry on display, recreating sexy scenes from the music video , twerking and all. Another highlight for t...

Singer and philanthropist Annie Lennox was feted with the Outstanding Achievement trophy. PICTURE: Getty Images IT'S said to be one of the most prestigious and star-studded fashion awards of the year. And London Fashion Week came to a close with a bang at the ELLE Style Awards 2016, which saw famous faces such as Suki Waterhouse, Jourdan Dunn, Liv Tyler and Lana Del Rey pick up the top prizes of the night. The bevvy of beauties were leading the glamour at the glittering 19th annual ceremony, held at London 's Tate Britain on Tuesday night and hosted by Nick Grimshaw. Winning line-up: (From left to right) Suki Waterhouse, Jourdan Dunn, Liv Tyler and Lana Del Rey collected some of the most prestigious prizes of the night at the ELLE Style Awards 2016, held at London's Tate Britain on Tuesday night Snap: Stunning supermodel Alek Wek (L) took home the H&M Conscious Award, while fellow all-white wearing Elizabeth Olsen (R) was honoured with Act...

Miss South Africa finalists photographed with the new Enhle crown (back row) Marciel Hopkins, Ronette Chambers, Felicia Muwayi, Schane Venter, Ntandoyenkosi Kunene. Front row Mikaela Oosthuizen, Reabetswe Sechoaro, Elizabeth Molapo, Sarah Botes, Luyolo Mngonyama, Sharon-Rose Khumalo and Tayla Skye Robinson. PICTURE: Yolanda van der Stoep When Miss South Africa 2016 is announced at Carnival City on March 19 she will be crowned with a brand new glittering masterpiece worthy of her prestigious title. Sun International, in collaboration with Cell C, has unveiled a magnificent crown named Enhle, especially created for the dazzling occasion by Jack Friedman Jewellers. The name, which means "beautiful one" in isiZulu, was chosen through a social media competition which attracted hundreds of entries. A key feature of the crown, which is made of silver, is the inclusion of an infinity sign to symbolise the enormity and ongoing nature of Miss South Africa’s role, not only du...

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and the   National Film and Video Foundation   (NFVF) held broad discussions on the issue of transformation within the South African film and television industry. The meeting follows the announcement of nominees for the 10 th   South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) which took place last week Thursday. SABC Chief Operations Officer, Hlaudi Motsoeneng said the issue of transformation is very important to the SABC and is in line with our mandate as a public broadcaster. “The NFVF is a custodian of the growth and development of the local film and television industry, hence the need to find common ground in the interest of sustaining the partnership. We are therefore pleased that the NFVF is of the same mind on this issue and we are committed to working with them to transform the industry,” said Motsoeneng. Marking the 10 years of the SAFTAs, the two parties agreed that urgent attention is required to trans...

Internationally acclaimed designer David Tlale at a photoshoot with models showcasing his designs. PICTURE: SUPPLIED Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg (MBFWJ) has announced this year’s line-up of designers who will showcase on their ramps from 10 – 12 March 2016 at Sandton City’s Nelson Mandela Square. Organised and curated by African Fashion International (AFI), the three day event hopes to  showcase Autumn Winter collections from urban street fashion to chic ready-to-wear items and avant-garde designs from some of SA’s finest designers. These designers include David Tlale , Khosi Nkosi, Stefania Morland, Scalo, Mille Collines, Marianne Fassler, Tamara Dyson, Tuelo Nguyuza Collectiv, Spero Viliotti Couture, Selfi, Augustine, Leigh Schubert, Grapevine, Scalo/Tsotetsi KL in association with FALKE, AKEDO EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATION and Carducci*. Group Marketing Manager at AFI, Sizwe Nzimande said South Africa is bursting with creative and talented young designers who...

R omance flick   Happiness is a Four-Letter Word , smashed box office on its opening weekend raking in 45 000 attendances and grossing receipts of R2 371 782.  On just its first three days the film starring Mmabatho Montsho, Khanyi Mbau and Renate Stuurman is said to have performed better than international releases such as 13 Hours , Secret soldiers of Benghazi , Hail Caesar! ,  50 Shades of Black and Trumbo .   It currently sits at the third spot on the Top 10 after Deadpool and Vir Altyd . Ster Kinekor Entertainment exec Mario Dos Santos, said   the opening weekend’s results for the film are simply overwhelming not only  from local content perspective but also in comparison to Hollywood content. “Rewarding for the whole Happiness is a Four -Letter Word team that great films get a positive response from audiences,” he said.   The film has also attracted rave reviews nationally with audiences setting social media platforms ...

Miss SA finalist at a luncheon at the Table Bay Hotel on Friday. PICTURE: Gabi Mbele THEIR flawless skin, beautiful long bodies trampling about in eight inch heels are hard to miss. Oozing with confidence and armed with the best guidance from former beauty queens including as Bernelee Daniell (1995), Joan Ramagoshi Madibeng (2003), Sonia Raciti Oshry (1998), Thuli Sithole (2005), Yolanda Kloppers Ward (1978) and Wilma van der Bijl (1987) - it's hard to believe they could have any fears. But they do.  Especially about the night they all are hoping they will be crowned the fairest in the land. Nelspruit contestant Felicia Muwayi, a 24-year-old production manager at Red Pepper, said she "feared the idea of tripping on her dress". "I am confident about walking on the ramp but I worry about stepping on my dress or getting it tangled while I walk and just stumbling all over it. "I even asked Liesl Laurie how to get that right which has made the fe...

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) today announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Big Concerts International Proprietary Limited (“Big Concerts”), the leading concert promoter in South Africa. Big Concerts will continue to be led by Attie van Wyk as Chairman and Justin van Wyk as Chief Executive Officer. Michael Rapino, Live Nation Entertainment president and CEO, said: “Our mission at Live Nation is to connect fans with the artists they love in every corner of the globe.  Our entry into the South African market through the acquisition of Big Concerts expands Live Nation’s global footprint to 38 countries and brings live entertainment at scale to a new continent”. Alan Ridgeway, Live Nation president of international & emerging markets, said: “Since South Africa hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2010, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of artists visiting the country with many acts now playing three or four cities.  We loo...

If like me you just couldn’t wait for M-NET to broadcast the Ellen Show episode with US President Barack Obama, well I found it on YouTube. Loved it. 

ZEITZ MOCAA building that is situated by the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. PICTURE: WEB AFRICA’s leading art exhibition spot is ZEITZ Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (known as Zeitz MOCAA) on Saturday hosted their second Gala dinner at the V&A Waterfront with the who’s who of the entertainment industry in tow. Due to open in 2017, the nine-storey museum will be housed in two disused silos and will arguably be the most important repository of contemporary African artwork on the continent. Locals such as DA leader Mmusi Maimane, designer Thula Sindi, current Miss SA Liesl Laurie, model LeeAnn Liebenberg and Miss SA 2000 Jo-ann Strauss and , businesswomen Bridgette Radebe and Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe were all there to experience the big night. Journalist Jenny Andrews, actress Terry Pheto and designer Marianne Fassler at the ZIETZ MOCAA Gala Dinner. PICTURE: Terry Pheto/ Instagram Phetho in a designer garment by ERRE/ PICTURE: Terry Pheto/ Instagram For R...

Destiny's Child trip Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. PICTURE: Kelly Rowland/Instagram The last time we saw Destiny’s Child together was during their halftime performance at the Super Bowl XLVII in 2013. But on Sunday, singer Kelly Rowland shared a photo of herself alongside former Destiny's Child band mates Michelle Williams and   Beyonce Knowles – when they celebrated her 35th birthday at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood.  In the cute pictures, Kelly, who's actual birthday was February 11, took centre stage between her two best gal pals.  The mother to one-year-old son Titan Jewell Witherspoon, wore a green and white floral Stella McCartney   wrap dress, accessorizing her look with numerous rings and diamond stud earrings. Beyonce, 34, was clad in a white shirt and black top hot, lips pursed as she made a pouty face towards the camera. And Michelle, 35, donned a printed top, and gave a peace sign for her playful pose....

The 10th SAFTA's theme will be Imagine. PICTURE: SUPPLIED National Film and Video Foundation last week announced the nominees for the 10th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs). ZA   News: Puppet   Nation leads with 11 nominations while g arnering nine nominations was productions   Those Who Can’t   - which was nominated for Best TV Comedy, Chantal Herman and Robyn Scott for Best Achievement by a Lead Actress in a (TV Comedy), Zee Ntuli and Daniel Zimbler for Best achievement in Directing (TV Comedy), Brendan Barnes for Best Achievement in Cinematography (TV Comedy) among others. Standing in with eight nominations is TV Movie RISE , Ingoma and Kota Life Crisis . Television drama Saints and Sinners and Mzansi Magic soapie Isibaya earned seven nominations each, while SABC3 soapie Isidingo and eTV’s riveting soapie Ashes to Ashes each scooped six. Another eTV soapie Rhythm City , The Gift and While You Weren’t Looking and the Feature Fil...

Top Actor Africa's 12 new contestants who all hope to make it big in Hollywood. PICTURE: SUPPLIED TOP Actor Africa is back with 12 more hopeful actors and actresses from the South, East and West of Africa. Each were chosen after grueling auditions in Johannesburg , Durban , Lagos and Nairobi – and each one hope to get their names out in the acting industry.  The contestants include seven South Africans Shamilla Miller and Simhle Belinda Plaatjies f rom Cape Town , Farrell Drew from Durban and Marilyn Sekgapane, Jesse Suntele, Hendrik Lombard and Sabelo Sibeko from Johannesburg .   Three Nigerian participants namely; Tobechi Nneji, Uriel Oputa and Ifeanyi Dike , while flying the flag for Kenya are Lorreine Wangui Gakuo and Alex Khayo . Senior Vice President & Managing Director, VIMN Africa, Alex Okosi , congratulated the contestants who have made the final cut. “We are thrilled to have developed this powerful and proven platform for discovering...