The SA Music Awards nominations for 2022 are out
On June 7th, the 28th annual SA Music Awards nominees were announced during a nomination party held in Randburg, Johannesburg. The event was also shared via livestream on the SAMAs YouTube account and was attended by A-list celebrities, some of whom were announced as nominees as well. The SAMAs were last hosted in person two […]
Strictly Soul is spearheading an R&B movement in SA
Through the Strictly Soul parties, DJ Akio and his team are spearheading a palpable R&B movement that is as sensual as it is fun and lighthearted. Curating night parties of strictly R&B and soul music is a task that is dear to the DJ and it is the seriousness and commitment with which he imparts […]
Adoozy’s lifestyle is changing the way we approach mobile power solutions
Imagine a night out at Genesis All Black. You walk into the Newtown venue ready to have the night of your life. Your drip check is complete, and you take a turn at the photo booth to snap a few pics. The venue packs up and DJ LeSoul is hitting the spot with your favourite […]
Blxckie is announced as the festival’s first headliner by Rocking The Daisies
Rocking the Daisies announced earlier in May that after a two year hiatus the culture shifting festival will be back on the first weekend in October. Having revealed the festival partners as well as the accommodation options they have begun rolling out the announcements on the artists who will perform at the festival. Blxckie has […]
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 […]