13 October 2014

City of Violence


In a South Africa still haunted by apartheid, two police officers are tracking the killer of a teenage girl. From the townships of Cape Town to luxurious seafront villas, the investigation will transform the two men’s lives, forcing them to confront their inner demons.
What we thought:

Shia LaBeouf's jail time was like something out of a horror movie!


Los Angeles - Shia LaBeouf had a "scary" time in jail after he was forced to wear a Hannibal mask and led jacket. 

The 28-year-old actor spent 24 hours in jail after being arrested for disorderly conduct in June, but the star insists his stint in custody felt like "forever" after he had a restraint mask, similar to the one worn by cannibal character Hannibal Lecter in crime thriller Hannibal, put on him. 

Kris and Bruce Jenner still close after split


Los Angeles - Kris Jenner insists she and Bruce Jenner are still "really close".

The showbiz matriarch filed for divorce from the Olympian - the father of her two youngest children Kendall and Kylie Jenner - last month, a year after they separated, but they have remained friends as they want to set a ''good example'' to the rest of their family.

Katy Perry to perform at Super Bowl


Los Angeles - Katy Perry will perform at next year's Super Bowl. 

The Roar hitmaker - who has been rumoured to appear at the half time ceremony since the NFL shortlisted her in August - will take to the stage at the annual sporting event in February 2015, sources have confirmed to Billboard.

Meet SA's Got Talent's top 18!


Johannesburg – After searching the country for the freshest new talent the top 18 acts were revealed on SA’s Got Talent.
Here's everything you need to know about the acts who made it through!

12 October 2014

Kelly Osbourne wants to adopt Joan Rivers' dogs


Los Angeles - Kelly Osbourne wants to adopt Joan Rivers' dogs.

The Fashion Police co-host is eager to take responsibility for the late star's rescue puppies, a Havanese, a Japanese Chin, a Jack Russell terrier and a border collie, but only if her daughter Melissa Rivers approves of the idea.

Amal Alamuddin buys dogs for George Clooney


Los Angeles - Amal Alamuddin bought George Clooney two cocker spaniels for a wedding gift.

The British barrister who also gave her new husband customised cufflinks inscribed with his first name in Arabic ahead of their recent nuptials in Venice, Italy - reportedly surprised him with the new puppies during their honeymoon in Berkshire, south east England.

9 October 2014

Adventure man strips off for wild new TV show


Johannesburg - It’s survival season on Discovery Channel (DStv 121). Marooned with Ed Stafford and a new series titled Tethered will demonstrate physical and mental endurance, and patience when you are forced to survive under the harshest and most uncomfortable conditions. 

After spending 60 days naked and marooned off an island in Fiji, Ed Stafford is setting himself a new challenge to see how well he can thrive physically and mentally in some of the world’s toughest environments.  

France's Patrick Modiano wins Nobel literature prize


Stockholm - Patrick Modiano of France, whose work focuses on the Nazi occupation and its effect on his country, was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday.

The Swedish Academy gave the 8 million kronor ($1.1m) prize to Modiano "for the art of memory with which he has evoked the most ungraspable human destinies and uncovered the life-world of the occupation".

Check out North West's 5 best styled looks


Los Angeles - Kim Kardashian West has hired a tailor and stylist for her 15-month-old daughter.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star wants little North - whose father is Kim's husband Kanye West - to have outfits which co-ordinate with her own so has hired a new staff member to create the youngster's garments.

Hilarious new prank terrifies unsuspecting victims during psychic reading


Cape Town – Movie promoters are getting more and more creative these days. 

For the release of the new horror flick, Ouija, the filmmakers decided to set up an epic prank. 

Imagine visiting an Ouija psychic and all you’re worst dreams come true.

Table Mountain Blues Summit 2014 set to give music lovers their fix


Cape Town - South Africa's premiere blues music festival returns to Hillcrest Quarry in Durbanville, Cape Town on the 6 and 7 December 2014.
This year’s festival will feature 20 of the country's top blues rock artists over 2 days.
These local artists include:

Depeche Mode to release live album from brothel



New York - Depeche Mode's new live album will feature an acoustic session recorded inside a Berlin brothel in footage shot by celebrated rock photographer and director Anton Corbijn.

The British synthpop giants said on Wednesday they will release a CD/DVD package entitled Live in Berlin, which features two hours of footage filmed in the German capital during their 32-nation tour.

Idris Elba gets shirtless and sweaty in this video


Cape Town - Idris Elba took to Instagram to show us all how he keeps his body in tip top shape!
The No Good Deed actor who is currently working on the film, Bastille Day, shared a shirtless video of himself working out on Instagram.

Taylor Swift is convincing Selena Gomez to move to New York


Los Angeles - Taylor Swift has been "begging" Selena Gomez to move to New York. 

The 24-year-old singer is desperate for her good friend to make the switch from Hollywood to the Big Apple and the raven-haired beauty admits she is slowly being convinced by the Shake It Off hitmaker. 

Selena told E! news: "I'd love to spend time in New York. I've always said that I want to have a love affair and live there."

Benedict Cumberbatch plays code-breaking genius in new movie


London — Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch says his latest role as a code-breaking genius doesn't mean he's only capable of playing brainy characters.

Cumberbatch stars as computer pioneer Alan Turing in The Imitation Game, which opens the London Film Festival on Wednesday.

Sinead O'Connor to dish 'sexual dirt' in her memoir which is due in 2016


New York - Sinead O'Connor has a book deal, and she's not writing for kids.

Penguin Random House imprint Blue Rider Press announced on Tuesday the Irish singer and musician is working on a memoir that will come out in March 2016. The book is currently untitled.

Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow to reunite in new sitcom


Los Angles - Courteney Cox is working on a sitcom for herself, Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston.

The Cougar Town actress is keen to work with her former Friends co-stars again after remembering how much fun they used to have together when they all appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's talk show last month.

Ryan Phillippe 'proud' of parenting arrangement with Reese Witherspoon


Los Angeles - Ryan Phillippe is "proud" of how he and his ex-wife Reese Witherspoon co-parent their children. 

The 40-year-old actor has two kids, Ava, 10 and Deacon, 15, with the Legally Blonde star - whom he split from after seven years of marriage in 2006 - and says he has reached a "great place" with his ex-wife.

Amanda Bynes to study psychology at New York University


Los Angeles - Amanda Bynes is planning to study psychology.

The troubled actress - who was reportedly thrown out of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in California for turning up to classes high and paying fellow students to do her homework - claims to be transferring to a New York educational establishment to embark on a new course.