Akin Omotoso Directed Giannis Antetokounmpo Biopic Coming to Disney+ Next Month
Akin Omotoso has directed a biopic telling the story of Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family. The biopic, telling the true events of the Antetokounmpo family’s move from Nigeria to Greece, and then to the USA to follow their NBA dreams, will be released by Disney+ as an original film on June 24, 2022. Giannis was […]
Nike sues StockX, accuses them of selling counterfeit shoes
Nike has picked a fight with sneaker and apparel marketplace StockX, claiming they are selling counterfeit Nike shoes. The spat between the two began when athletic wear giant hauled StockX to court over unauthorised NFTs sold by the reseller in a trademark infringement case. Nike claimed that the NFTs’ unauthorised images of Nike shoes were […]
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin to be distributed in South Africa
Rihanna took to social media last night to announced that Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin will finally be distributed in a number of countries in Africa, including South Africa. The Fenty brand launched in 2017 and was hailed for its inclusive approach to beauty products. The artist was inspired to create the brand after seeing […]
H&M Announces Collaborative Project With Illustrator Yay Abe
H&M has just announced its collaborative collection with South African illustration studio, Yay Abe. Yay Abe is a multidisciplinary studio founded by Russell Abrahams. His design is usually of a playful nature, with bold motifs and lots of colour. This is the multinational retailer’s third collection with a South African designer, following 2019’s partnership with […]
The 2022 Met Gala: What is the Gilded Age and did attendees embody it?
The Met Gala took place last night in New York City, returning to its traditional first Monday in May slot. Hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, the gala is an annual celebration of fashion and a fundraiser for the the museum’s Costume Institute. Both the 2021 and 2022 exhibition themes were an exploration […]
Disney+ is coming to DStv subscribers in May
The Multichoice Group announced that it will bring Disney* to DStv subscribers in May 2022. Disney’s direct-to-consumer streaming service is the home of movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the new general entertainment content brand, […]
Everything you need to know about this weekend’s CottonFest
CottonFest is taking place this weekend at The Station in Newtown. The two-day festival has over 100 artists confirmed to perform this weekend over three different stages and the theme for the event is “University and Campus”. This year’s theme means you get to experience the festival through the lens of a campus feel. This […]
Feel Good Series Expand Its Platform To More Than Just Live Performances
The much loved live performance platform Feel Good Series is expanding its model to include more than just the live performances of established artists. There will now be a focus on showcasing emerging artists as well as the inclusion of a diverse setlist of artistic endeavours. What started out as a series of rooftop parties […]
SA artist Lloyiso Gijana performs at Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding to Nicola Peltz
Brooklyn Beckham was married over the weekend to actress Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn is the son of English football legend David Beckham and designer Victoria Beckham, and Nicola is the daughter of billionaire investor Nelson Peltz and model Claudia Heffner. The eldest Beckham son and his wife tied the knot at the Peltz family’s Florida estate, […]
The 2022 Grammy Awards Round Up, A Concert Where They’re Giving Out Awards
Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday 3 April 2022, the 64th annual Grammy Awards were announced in two part ceremonies, televised and untelevised. South African comedian Trevor Noah was the host of this year’s ceremony. With only nine awards given out over the duration of the three and a […]
Behind The Catalogue, The Podcast That Takes A Deep Dive Into Artists’ Life and Work
Behind The Catalogue is a new, exciting podcast series helmed by two luminaries in the South African music journalism space, Sabelo Mkhabela and Ts’eliso Monaheng, that serves a docuseries focusing on one artist’s discography per season. Sabelo serves as the creator, producer, directed and interviewer, while Ts’eliso serves as the co-producer, co-director and recording engineer. […]
Riky Rick’s Memorial Service Details Shared
Music, fashion and cultural icon Riky Rick was laid to rest this past Tuesday in a private funeral service. The artist passed away on Wednesday 23rd February in the early hours of the morning and his death confirmed by this family later in the day with a statement via his publicist. The family announced the […]