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  • Cornet Mamabolo to exit “The River”

    Cornet Mamabolo to exit “The River”

    Cornet Mamabolo is rumored to exit 1Magic’s telenovela The River.

    The star who joined just a couple of months is making his way out of the show.

    However, Mamabolo is set to take yet another break from acting to focus on some of his other business endeavors.

    Mamabolo who was portraying the role of Lerumo on The River will exit unexpectedly which was come as a shock to many of his fans and those of the show.

    After a few months returning to the small screen, reportedly, Mamabolo has other bigger fish to fry.

    “While fans were happy that they will get to see their favorite actor on screen again, Cornet Mamabolo famous for his Skeem Saam role as Tbose is yet again exiting the acting spaces. The actor who announced his come back to the screen barely two months ago is now going back into hibernation. Cornet had taken up the role of Lerumo on 1Magic’s telenovela The River” wrote IndAfrica

    Reportedly, the former Skeem Saam T’bose only took the role of portraying Lerumo on The River because it was said to be a very short role. This comes after he bid his farewell to Skeem Saam which he has been part of since the day it started.

    The publication continues to mention that while he plays the character of the villain on the show. That is also the same way his character will exit the show with a gun.

    “He acts as a s villain and according to December teasers the actor is going to die while trying to kill someone. December teasers reveal that Lerumo will be caught by Zweli while in the act of trying to murder Beauty” wrote IndAfrica

    Much talks have been circulating about The River coming to an end. Reportedly the show has been renewed for season six, however a number of lead actors and actresses have been reported to have either exited the show or taken a break,

    It is reported that Mamabolo’s exit on The River as Lerumo would be the by the result of Zweli Dikana, portrayed by Hlomla Dandala, who is also exiting the show and won’t be part of the newest season set to premiere in February next year.

    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – Mzansi Speculate That Minnie Dlamini has Already Replaced Quinton

    Minnie Dlamini, recently wreaked havoc across Mzansi when she announced that she and her husband, Quinton Jones, are getting divorced after two years of struggling to make their relationship work. Now fans are speculating that she has replaced him, but it may not be what it looks like. Learn more
    Minnie Dlamini and Quinton Jones

  • Mzansi Speculate That Minnie Dlamini has Already Replaced Quinton

    Mzansi Speculate That Minnie Dlamini has Already Replaced Quinton

    Minnie Dlamini, recently wreaked havoc across Mzansi when she announced that she and her husband, Quinton Jones, are getting divorced after two years of struggling to make their relationship work. Now fans are speculating that she has replaced him, but it may not be what it looks like.

    The media personality has recently gone on vacation. Even her fans and fellow celebrities agree that she desperately needed to take a break and unwind after the drama that followed her divorce announcement. She was bullied, and tweeps insinuated that she could not keep a man, and that she would never find love again because she is now “damaged goods”. It was hectic!

    She has been sharing snaps from her vacation, and one of them was captioned “Dinner with my soulmate in Paris”.
    The post immediately caught fans’ attention, but upon further inspection, it seems she was just baiting people, as the soulmate she meant is her close friend. Even so, she is still getting a lot of applause for looking radiant and glowing, even after everything she has been through recently.

    But it was another post that set tongues wagging. She shared a photo four days ago, of herself in a bikini, basking in the sun. She captioned it “golden hour”, but the comments section was turned off, which is probably why it took so long for the post to garner attention.
    That was until one fan, reaching out to a popular gossip blog in the country, speculated that she had gone back to Zuko Tisani’s house in Cape Town. The apartment was the venue of her much talked-about video with Unathi Nkayi, which landed her in trouble.

    Now the fan is further speculating that Minnie has replaced Quinton with Zuko. The former love birds were allegedly supposed to be shooting a film together, or at least collaborating on the project. Now that they are separated, it looks like she may have taken the project and replaced Quinton with Zuko in it.

    Source: News365

    In other news – Unathi Nkayi opens up about her new Journey

    Local media personality Unathi Nkayi is back on the airwaves! The broadcaster on March 1, hosted her first show on radio station Star 91.9FM.

    Unathi Nkayi

    The seasoned broadcaster hosts the ‘All Star Drive’ from 3pm to 6pm alongside Justin Toerien on the radio station. For her first official show, Star 91.9FM held a live broadcast of the show at Jozi Gin Bar in Cedar Square. Learn more

  • Unathi Nkayi on her new scary journey at Star 91.9FM

    Unathi Nkayi on her new scary journey at Star 91.9FM

    Local media personality Unathi Nkayi is back on the airwaves! The broadcaster on March 1, hosted her first show on radio station Star 91.9FM. The seasoned broadcaster hosts the ‘All Star Drive’ from 3pm to 6pm alongside Justin Toerien on the radio station. For her first official show, Star 91.9FM held a live broadcast of the show at Jozi Gin Bar in Cedar Square.

    IOL Entertainment got to join the fun and witness Unathi and Justin do their thing and also meet the rest of the presenters such as Nicole da Silva, Greg and Lucky and Mzi at the community radio station.
    It’s been amazing to have a first again, I didn’t think I would be able to have another first in my career. And also being at a station that is so exciting and so excited to have me there, which is really lovely.

    “I think it’s also really wonderful that there is such an established range of talent here. Everyone is excited, the music is amazing. I love that it is 80% local and I also love that the women we have on the station not only have supportive roles but also have roles where we are independent and can stand alone, which is really great,” she said.

    Unathi boldly expressed her excitement over her new venture. She may have had a little nerves prior to going on air but she handled the show like the pro she is.

    The chemistry between Unathi and Justin was amazing to witness, one would have thought the two had a few practise runs before the broadcast, but Unathi revealed that there was no practise session, just pure authentic energy. After the broadcast and before the celebrations kicked off IOL Entertainment caught up with Unathi about her new chapter.

    “It’s a new chapter, you know and it’s a very scary chapter because I was asked to come help start a new radio station. Something I never thought I would ever do. We know that radio stations in South Africa are established and they have been for a while.

    “So it’s very humbling to be trusted with a new baby, it’s very humbling to be trusted with a blank canvas and for the team to trust me to join them and to say we trust you enough to grow this beautiful baby of ours,” she said.

    Source: Zalebs

    In other news – Umlando hitmaker Toss passes out during live stage performance – Video

    Umlando hitmaker Toss had many concerned after he collapsed while performing recently on stage.

    Toss

    Many musicians have been busy since the year started and many have not been able to take some rest as they have been moving from one place to another. Learn more

  • Ariana DeBose to make her Marvel debut in Kraven the Hunter

    Ariana DeBose to make her Marvel debut in Kraven the Hunter

    Ariana DeBose is set to make her Marvel debut in “Kraven the Hunter”. The 31-year-old Golden Globe winner is to star alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the upcoming Marvel movie. According to Deadline, the “West Side Story” star will take on the role of Calypso, a voodoo priestess who uses magic potions, and the occasional lover and partner of Kraven (Taylor-Johnson).

    Russell Crowe and Fred Hechinger were recently added to the cast, though their roles are being kept under wraps for the time being.

    In 2021, it was revealed Aaron had been cast as Kraven in the Sony motion picture, which will be directed by J.C. Chandor. Kraven is known to be one of Spider-Man’s biggest enemies, and he has also clashed with Venom and Black Panther over the years.

    The character – who was born Sergei Kravinoff – was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and first appeared in 1964 Marvel comic “The Amazing Spider-Man. He said: “Yeah, absolutely. But I don’t have any knowledge I could share with you if did.

    However, his chances of playing the character again appear to be slim as Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, previously told fans that Quicksilver is “100 per cent dead” and will not be back “anytime soon”.

    He said: “Quicksilver is dead, 100 per cent. He’s not coming back anytime soon, there are no plans … No escaping bullets, no retcon, no. The flick is slated for release on January 13, 2023.

    Source:   News365

    In other news – Death hoax kills Heavy K

    Heavy K has taken to social media to dismiss rumors about his passing.

    Heavy K

    The music producer was feared dead after a TV personality paid tribute to a socialite named “Heavy” on Twitter. Learn more

  • Foundation to be Launched in Riky Rick’s Honour?

    Foundation to be Launched in Riky Rick’s Honour?

    When he said ‘Cotton Eaters do not die, they multiply’ he knew exactly what he meant. Therefore his family will ensure that his memory and legacy lives on. During his emotional funeral on Tuesday, March 1, his family revealed that they would create a foundation in his honour and it will focus on young people.

    Riky always emphasised the importance of taking care for the youth and that is what many people remember him by. He did not just preach the importance, he also practiced it. A family member, Kumi Naidoo, revealed this during his funeral service and said when they last spoke, he pleaded with him and his mother-in-law to help him bring his vision to life.

    “In our last conversation you said mom and I need to help you with your core vision, which is to support young people. You were so concerned about young people at risk but you also wanted young people to have the same chances that you had to break into music, arts and culture.” he said.

    “Mama and I and the rest of the family will work with your fans to bring this vision to light and ensure there will be a foundation set up in your name to serve young people in Africa,” he promised.

    It was an emotional sendoff indeed and it was revealed that his body had been cremated.
    At the funeral, Bianca Naidoo, his wife of 9 years spoke about how he helped her break away from her shell and how their kids loved and cherished him dearly.

    “When I think about nine years together, here are the things I am mostly grateful for. Our journey as parents started at the beginning of our relationship. He was an amazing father to Jordan. They had the most incredible bond from day one. She brought softness to his life

    “Our children told Riky and I the importance of family values. He loved teaching them new things, he wanted them to always be open to new experiences.. He always wanted them to stretch their thinking, expand their horizons . He took a keen interest in their hobbies and passions. He loved them deeply, he was their protector,” she said.

    “As a partner he always encouraged me to come out of my shell and to allow myself to step into the light and conquer my shyness, he wanted me to shine. I was put in his life to love him, to care for him and to help him on a journey to fulfill part of his purpose. Ours was deep and pure love.

    Source:  News365

    In other news – Normani to release a new solo single this month

    Normani has revealed her next single, “Fair”, will be out later this month. The former Fith Harmony star is following up the lead single from her long-awaited debut solo album, “Wild Side”, featuring rap megastar Cardi B, with the new song later this month.

    Normani

    Alongside a short preview of the track, she announced: “seventeen days and counting releasing my other baby on march 18thhhhhhhhhh.(sic) Learn more

  • Former Fith Harmony star Normani to release new solo single this month

    Former Fith Harmony star Normani to release new solo single this month

    Normani has revealed her next single, “Fair”, will be out later this month. The former Fith Harmony star is following up the lead single from her long-awaited debut solo album, “Wild Side”, featuring rap megastar Cardi B, with the new song later this month. Alongside a short preview of the track, she announced: “seventeen days and counting releasing my other baby on march 18thhhhhhhhhh.(sic)”

    In December, Normani revealed her LP is almost done”. Motivation’ star gave the exciting update as she opened up about how daunting it was leaving the safety net of a girl group to embark on a solo career.

    She explained: “Coming out of a girl group, there was a lot that I had to figure out about myself and fears that I had to deal with head-on.

    “I was always so safe being in a girl group. I remember my mom when I was little, she was like, ‘Why do you want to be in a girl group so bad? Is it so you can hide?’

    “And I think that that was pretty much the answer. But God had other plans for me, and by his faithfulness and his grace … Oh, he’s really, really kept me. Because what we do is not easy, guys, I’m telling you.”

    The 25-year-old singer admitted it’s scary putting out the “deepest part of me” for all the world to hear as she is opening herself up to criticism, but she has never felt more confident about her music. The “Dancing with a Stranger” hitmaker previously teased that her first record will “finally allow people” to get to know “the real” her.

    She said: “I am definitely going to be prioritising real-life experiences and making sure it’s my truth – me as a woman, right now. It] will finally [allow] people to get to know the real me, the real Normani.”

    Normani had been “bottling up” her solo greatness and she knew she had it “within her” long before she unleashed her debut solo single, ‘Motivation’, two years ago.

    She added: “To the rest of the world it’s like, Oh my gosh, where has she been? What is this? For me, this is what I knew I’ve had within myself for such a long time.

    “I have just been bottling it up, and I’m so eager to share it with the rest of the world. God, like, saved me until he knew that the moment was right – which is now

    Source: News365

    In other news – ProVerb sets the record straight

    ProVerb might not be giving fans any more music after a long hiatus, as he claimed he’s offering people more than songs.

    ProVerb

    The TV personality opened about his offerings after a fan pleaded that he release a song. Grootman please do 1 song… Really enjoyed your music, especially writers blog,” says the fan.  Learn more

  • ProVerb sets the record straight

    ProVerb sets the record straight

    ProVerb might not be giving fans any more music after a long hiatus, as he claimed he’s offering people more than songs. The TV personality opened about his offerings after a fan pleaded that he release a song. Grootman please do 1 song… Really enjoyed your music, especially writers blog,” says the fan.

    In response, the rapper mentioned music projects released years ago; he further explained that he’s indirectly putting out songs by hosting one of the biggest music show in SA, Idols.

    ProVerb also added that he’s one of the board member of SAMRO, SA Music Rights Organisation, hence there’s no need to enter the studio to sing.

    “One song? Try 5 albums, 16 songs each, a mixtape, a DVD, countless collabs and 20 years of my life. Now I produce a show that gives others a platform to make all the songs they want and line their pockets with 1 million rand cash every season and serve on the board of an organisation that services the entire South African industry. How many songs is that?” he wrote.

    Source: News365

    In other news – Connie Ferguson’s sister, Atosie Pilane pens down beautiful message to her

    Connie Fergusons younger sister Atosie Pilane surely brought her to tears today, after taking to her Instagram account to sing her praises.

    Atosie Pilane

    It’s inspiring to see how in synch and supportive the pair is towards each other and they are definitely siblings goals. Learn more

  • Connie Ferguson’s sister, Atosie Pilane pens down sweet message to her

    Connie Ferguson’s sister, Atosie Pilane pens down sweet message to her

    Connie Fergusons younger sister Atosie Pilane surely brought her to tears today, after taking to her Instagram account to sing her praises. It’s inspiring to see how in synch and supportive the pair is towards each other and they are definitely siblings goals.

    Atosie penned a profound and tear jerking message to Connie where she expressed how proud she is of her. It is no secret that Connie has been through her lot lately, and it is heart warming to see her sister supporting her.

    In the lengthy message, Atosie mentions how Connie has always been her inspiration and encourages her to keep on flourishing.

    Connie Ferguson

    “You became a fully responsible woman at only 19, have always carried so much in your shoulders and have never for once given up nor complained. God did not put you where you are without a plan in mind, he knows your strength and what you are capable of, and he knows he will walk by your side and you will continue to shine’ wrote Atosie
    It seems Atosie message to her sister was triggered by the latest rumors that The Queen is getting cancelled. Ferguson Films recently rubbished the reports saying they are not going nowhere.

    Source: News365

    In other news – Kelly Khumalo – I don’t live for abazalwame!

    KELLY Khumalo won’t be moved by other people’s opinions and will do whatever pleases her.

    Kelly Khumalo

    The award-winning musician will soon be hosting her first gospel show, called Gospel Explosion. Learn more

  • A LOOK INTO SASO’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

    A LOOK INTO SASO’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

    Lusaso Ngcobo better known as Saso from one of South Africa’s most iconic and admired hip-hop acts, DreamTeam, recently celebrated his birthday in style with his inner circle and some of Durban’s favourite A-listers.

    Lusaso Ngcobo

    Supported by Johnnie Walker, the iconic celebration took place at the luxurious and exclusive, The Pencil Club with appearances from fellow DreamTeam member Trey DT, DJ Lesoul, Que of Distruction Boyz fame, musician Zulu Mkhathini, Gagasi radio personalities Nonjabulo Zwane and DJ Feel as well as Miss SA 2020 Top 10 finalist Lebogang Mahlangu and social media sensation Amanda Jingela to name a few.

    Lusaso Ngcobo

    Of his partnership with Johnnie Walker, Saso describes it as a symbiotic relationship between music and culture. “Working with Johnnie Walker has been an exciting journey so far and I know that this is just the beginning of some great things that we will do within culture; bringing the younger and cooler whisky drinker into this historic brand”

    Lusaso Ngcobo

  • Vyno excited at being followed by American DJ Diplo #BBMzansi

    Vyno excited at being followed by American DJ Diplo #BBMzansi

    Just-Evicted #BBMzansi housemate, Vyno Miller is over the moon after being followed on Instagram by American DJ Diplo.

    The former reality TV star who is a musician took to Twitter to reveal the exciting news.

    Sharing a screenshot of the confirmation of being followed by an international star, he used emojis to express his feelings.

    Fans celebrate him and also congratulated him over being verified on Instagram.

    This isn’t the first time the American star is attracted to a South African talent, as he’s worked with Black Coffee on his Subconsciously album which has bagged a Grammy nomination.

    The South African music artist shared a post on social media appreciating mzansi for supporting him for the few weeks he stayed in the house.

    “Thank you for supporting me and my time at the Big Brother Mzansi Season 3 house! Your Votes helped my stay for real. It was a beautiful and wild experience… I look forward to expressing more of myself to you guys through my music. Let’s go!!!”