Robin Thicke was due to perform in the country in April this year. For some unknown reason (the promoters didn’t issue any statement about it), the show was canned. Mzansi fans were happy to learn last month that their favourite blue eyed soul singer was eventually going to brace our shows, thanks to promoter Morris Rhoda. Less than a week before the tour kicked off and on the day he is due to arrive with fellow American crooner Howard Hewitt,... 

Tshepo Mosese aka Howza Just the other day one of Howza’s videos played on the channel I was watching and the person I was with at the time asked where Howza was because he seemed to be out of the spotlight. It’s funny that withing the week I received some news that the show he presents, Big Up, was coming back for its third season run on SABC 1. Here is what the press release says about the return of the show: “BIGUP!”- your favourite... 

Big M mingling Recently, I got invited to the pre-launch of an internet radio station called Rythm100 Internet Radio. Quickly after receiving the invite I had a look at the website and went through it to see what it’s all about. Although I got an idea of what it was, it was only when I had a chat with one of the founding members and presenter Mandla “Big M” Khoza at the event at Zouk in Sandton that I got to fully understand this... 

Class Act, the reality television series that has been running for a few months will culminate into a tight duel this Saturday, 05 June 2010. The last two standing men, Sdumo and Muzi, will fight for the coveted prize as Mzansi’s new film leading man. Sdumo I attended as part of the studio audience this past Saturday. It was sad to see Capetonian Danny leave the competition, but I believe for the first time, the audience voted the rightly... 

Who will be crowned the King in the reality search for Mzansi’s new leading man? Please see the release regarding the announcement of the Top 3 guys who are vying for the coveted title and a chance of a lifetime. Class Act 2010 Top 3 - Danny, Muzi, and Sdumo It was announced this week that the winner of the Class Act television show will be the star of a new South African action film currently in development. After an emotional journey that... 

My first introduction to Thomas Gumede was on the drama series shot in my hometown, which also shares the name of one of the Durban beaches, The Bay Of Plenty. He’s subsequently starred in many other television productions, including the award-winning A Place Called Home. This drama also garnered him a Best Actor in a Drama prize at the SAFTA’s last year. Thomas on the cover of his live DVD He cemented his name as an all round entertainer... 

To all the fans of Blaque Magazine will be happy to learn that the magazine is back after being on the hiatus for about 2 years. Trevor Noah is on the re-launch cover The cover, with stand up comedian and television personality Trevor Noah, was launched last week at an intimate dinner at men’s clothing shop HTK in Sandton’s Mandela Square. On the menu was sushi and other sea food members, as well as different types of white and red wine.... 

Soweto Gospel Choir performing at SAMA 16Fresh off their glorious victory at the South African Music Awards this past weekend, Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir continue to dazzle the world. They won in the newly created category, International Achievement, set to recognise our local artists’ global achievements and ability to penetrate the tough overseas music markets. Soweto Gospel Choir have just added another achievement to their... 

After a big hype leading to this day, Bonang finally launched her website and her clothing line at a packed MiBar in Rosebank tonight. Dressed in a magenta strapless Elizabethan-inspired ball-gown held tightly at the waist by a simply designed floral belt, and matching peep-toe pumps, she stood out from the droves of celebrities and some of her friends that came to support her in her new venture. To complement her look was decor that included hints... 

I have just returned from Taboo, in Sandton where 16th edition of the MTN South African Music Awards was launched and the nominations for this year were announced. This year the organisers decided to cancel the press conference that usually takes place a few hours before the actual launch and nomination announcement in an attempt to streamline the process. Although it may have worked for the purposes intended, the chaos that was created by the lack...