NATIONAL NEWS - The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has provided much-needed support to over 2 000 practitioners in the creative industry. The department has a R150-million relief fund to assist artists, athletes, technical personnel and the core ecosystem of the sector, whose gigs were cancelled due to the COVID-19 induced shutdown. “We remain...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Jada Pinkett Smith has denied August Alsina’s claims that they had an affair, with Will Smith giving his blessing for the relationship. In an interview with The Breakfast Club host Angela Lee, August said: “I actually sat down with Will and had a conversation… he gave me his blessing. “I totally gave myself to that relationship for...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS and VIDEO - South African born actress Charlize Theron gave a UK audience the real pronunciation of her surname. She explained that while she went by the surname, “Therrin,” the real pronunciation was, using a full Afrikaans accent, Theron. Appearing on the British series The One Show on Tuesday night, Theron was asked by host Gethin...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa will this week announce directions on the re-opening of cinemas, theatres, and museums. They will be limited to 50 persons or less, strict adherence to all health protocols and social distancing measures. It was announced nearly two weeks ago by President Cyril Ramaphosa that...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - It was announced on Friday night during the two-hour special that aired on the CBS Television Network. The first-ever virtual ceremony due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with all guests taking part remotely. Outstanding Drama Series Writing: Bradley Bell, Head Writer; Michael Minnis, Co-Head Writer; Rex M. Best, Shannon Bradley, Adam...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Moonchild Sanelly (Seneziwe Sanelly), known for her catchy lyrics and sometimes controversial opinions, has released a new single called Bashiri. Moonchild says the song is a story about corrupt pastors who believe you can just pray anything away, no matter the situation. “People pay for ‘miracle oil’ whilst the pastor lands at the...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Earlier this month, The Bachelor SA season one contestant Jacqueline Ramos-Pinto revealed she’d contracted Covid-19. However, while Ramos-Pinto says she is doing much better and is still in isolation, her elderly grandmother is not coping so well with her own infection. Jacqueline’s 83-year-old bed-ridden grandmother, with whom...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - As the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement gains momentum across the globe, entertainment platforms like Showmax are forced to disinfect their content of any signs of racism. As a result, Leon Schuster, one of South Africa’s most successful yet divisive entertainers has come under scrutiny. Although it was initially reported by some...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - A sit down interview with The Market Theatre’s Artistic Director, James Ngcobo, on how the theatre has been impacted by the Covid -19 pandemic. He also details the various initiatives they have undertaken with actors across the country. “We are not just writing plays about Covid, we are writing plays about life,” say Ngcobo in the...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Relaxed lockdown regulations have permitted cinemas to reopen, but will the experience be as enjoyable as before? In a statement to The Citizen, Nu Metro cinemas said it “joins the local industry in celebrating the thrilling news that cinemas can again reopen”. The cinema chain added that it was currently collaborating with...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Linda Mtoba has clapped back at fans who are upset with her for not sharing every detail of her life, especially regarding her husband. The former Isibaya actress was in a relationship with Steven Meyer for six years before they later married in 2017. In a series of tweets, Mtoba set the record straight on being private about her...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - As the Black Lives Matter movement spreads across the world, prompting some entertainment platforms to review their offerings to scrub any sign of racism, one of South Africa’s most successful yet divisive entertainers is feeling the pinch. Netflix and the BBC have started scrubbing shows featuring blackface from their online...

TUINROETE, KAROO, HESSEQUA NUUS - Die direksie en bestuur van die KKNK sit nie agteroor nie. Hulle is reeds hard besig om aan volgende jaar se fees te werk en nooi mense om programvvorstelle in te dien. “Kreatiewe denkers en skeppers kan nou voorstelle vir die 2021 Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) indien”, sê Hugo Theart, artistieke direkteur...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - The COVID-19 pandemic has really stretched our ingenuity and ability to cope. With production houses now reopened continue some of our favourite soapies and other celluloid treats, creatives are really living up to their namesakes. As more and more stories emerge about film crew and actors being exposed to the virus and even...