5 Hollywood films that are already creating Oscar buzz

Los Angeles - 2014 has seen a lot of films being released, many of these pieces of art have already had critics calling them one of the best films of all time.

However, in the movie industry there is no greater accolade than a good old Oscar. We have seen actors careers take off after simply being nominated for an Academy Award.

George Clooney is an apparent hit with his future father-in-law

Los Angeles - George Clooney's future father-in-law couldn't be "more delighted" about his marriage to Amal Alamuddin.

The 53-year-old actor will tie the knot with the human rights lawyer in Venice, Italy, later this month and her dad Ramzi is thrilled with his daughter's choice of husband.

Is Joe Jonas keeping it in the family with one of Nick's ex-girlfriends?

Los Angeles - Joe Jonas is reportedly dating his brother's ex-girlfriend.

The 25-year-old singer has been spending a lot of time with 19-year-old Gigi Hadid, a model who Nick Jonas romanced before embarking on a relationship with Olivia Culpo.

Bow Wow gets engaged after only six months of dating fiancée Erica Mena

Los Angeles - Bow Wow has got engaged. 

The 27-year-old rapper - whose real name is Shad Moss - popped the question to his fiancée Erica Mena after six months of dating, and she has confirmed the pair are set to marry. 

Jessica Chastain slams hackers of nude photo leaks

Los Angeles - Jessica Chastain has slammed hackers for the latest spate of nude celebrity photographs leaked online, insisting it is a "violation". 

Matt Damon linked to role in The Great Wall

Los Angeles - Matt Damon is keen to secure the lead role in Legendary Pictures, The Great Wall.

The film, which will explore the mysterious origins of China's historic structure, is to be directed by Zhang Yimou, who made his directorial debut with Red Sorghum, in 1987.

Mike Tyson aids motorcyclist after Vegas crash

Las Vegas — Retired boxer Mike Tyson may be famous for his aggressiveness, but he showed his compassionate side last week when he came to the rescue of an injured motorcyclist who had crashed on a Las Vegas interstate.

Rocking quickie: Beatenberg's craving an ostrich burger!

Cape Town - It’s almost time for us to go frolic in the daisies at the annual Rocking The Daisies (RTD) music fest. 

We cornered some of our favourite bands from the line-up for a quickie. 

We go behind-the-scenes at the Expresso show

Cape Town – It's Monday morning 4:40am and I’m driving down the N1, even for this early riser it’s a bit too early. 

I arrive at my destination, take the lift to the 7th floor and it’s like its 10:00am instead of 05:00am. 

The smell of coffee, the murmur of voices, the chirpy ‘good mornings’ ringing out are all very different from the quiet office I walk into most mornings.

Valiant Swart quickly chats cricket and Keith Richards

Cape Town – We’ve always wanted to have a quickie with legendary Afrikaans singer and songwriter Valiant Swart, and our dream has finally come true!

The Lion King earns crown for most successful title in box office history

New York - Here's something the folks at Disney can take real pride in: The Lion King is the top ticket of all time.

With a worldwide gross of over $6.2bn, The Lion King stage musical has now achieved the most successful box office total of any work in any media in entertainment history, The Associated Press has learned.

Helen Zille sits on the Iron Throne

Johannesburg – Game of Thrones fans, you too can now sit on the Iron Throne.

Thanks to M-Net and Outsurance the real Iron Throne arrived in South Africa last week.

It made its first appearance at the Loeries this weekend and the queen of Cape Town, premier Helen Zille, wasted no time taking her seat on the throne.

This woman spent over R200k on a boob job!

Los Angeles - A woman has spent $20 000 on a third breast.

Jasmine Tridevil is so desperate to get a job in television that she splashed out thousands of dollars on a unique boob job in order to get noticed.

Emma Watson under threat as hackers release a countdown to leak naked photos!

Los Angeles – Emma Watson has become the latest target of the shocking celebrity photo leak scandal. 

The Daily star reports that the Harry Potter actress is being threatened by iCloud hackers who claim it is only a matter of time before steamy naked pics of her are released.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith enjoy starry date nights in their garden

Los Angeles - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith prefer to have date nights at home.

The couple, who got married in 1997, believe it's important to spend some time alone with one another in order to keep their romance alive, but they would rather bond at their house than sit in a luxury restaurant surrounded by people watching them. 

New Afrikaans weekend show NAweek coming to SABC3

Johannesburg - This spring and summer offers a guide to filling your weekends. From 20 September 2014 at 19:00, SABC3 gives you a new Afrikaans programme loaded with ideas and plans for weekends full of fun, adventure and new memories. NAweek – your guide to weekend entertainment!

Barack Obama sends tribute letter to Melissa Rivers

                                                                                Melissa and Joan Rivers

Los Angeles - Barack Obama sent a message of condolence to Joan Rivers' daughter.

The US president wrote a hand-written message to Melissa Rivers following the passing of the 81-year-old star - who died earlier this month after suffering a cardiac arrest while undergoing throat surgery - in which he praised her thought-provoking humour.

Million Dollar Arm

                                                                                                          Jon Hamm in Million Dollar Arm

In a last-ditch effort to save his career as a sports agent, JB Bernstein concocts a scheme to find baseball’s next great pitching ace. Hoping to find a young cricket pitcher he can turn into a Major League Baseball star, JB travels to India to produce a reality show competition called Million Dollar Arm.

Julian Fellowes: George Clooney in Downton was great privilege

Los Angeles - Julian Fellowes admits it was a "great privilege" to have George Clooney star in a Downton Abbey special. 

The creator of the ITV period drama heaped praise on the Hollywood actor for filming a cameo in an upcoming mini-episode of the programme for ITV's Text Santa charity, insisting it was "very sweet" of him to agree to be in the Christmas show. 

Darrell Hammond takes over for Don Pardo on SNL

New York - A familiar face is taking over for a familiar voice at Saturday Night Live.

The show announced on Thursday that Darrell Hammond, who spent 14 years on SNL, will replace longtime announcer Don Pardo for the 27 September season opener.