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South African Rapper Bravo Le Roux Passes Away Aged 30
The South African music industry is mourning the sudden loss of Khayelitsha-born rapper Bravo Le Roux, who passed away in Switzerland at the age of 30. The news was confirmed in a family statement released via Instagram on Thursday, 22 January. Born Sinesipho Peter in 1995, the artist was celebrated for his unique ability to […]
January 23, 2026 -
Which Power Couple Will Front Love Is Blind South Africa?
Netflix has confirmed that its hit dating experiment, “Love is Blind”, is coming to South African shores. While the premiere date and cast remain confidential, the local audience is already debating which iconic married pair should host the series. Tradition dictates that the presenters must be a wedded couple who embody enduring commitment. Among the […]
January 20, 2026 -
Nigerian Police Probe Death of Singer Destiny Boy
The Nigerian music industry is in mourning following the death of 22-year-old Afrofuji artist Destiny Boy on Sunday, 18 January. Known for his viral Fuji-style covers of Afrobeats hits, the singer’s passing has triggered both a police investigation and significant social media controversy. The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that one suspect is in […]
January 20, 2026 -
Muse Withdrawal Forces Calabash South Africa Cancellation
The highly anticipated Calabash South Africa 2026 festival has been called off after headline act Muse withdrew from their international tour dates. The British rock band was scheduled to perform at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium on 7 February and Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on 11 February. Organisers cited the band’s unavailability in the United Arab Emirates, […]
January 15, 2026
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South African Rapper Bravo Le Roux Passes Away Aged 30
The South African music industry is mourning the sudden loss of Khayelitsha-born rapper Bravo Le Roux, who passed away in Switzerland at the age of 30. The news was confirmed in a family statement released via Instagram on Thursday, 22 January. Born Sinesipho Peter in 1995, the artist was celebrated for his unique ability to […]
January 23, 2026 -
Which Power Couple Will Front Love Is Blind South Africa?
Netflix has confirmed that its hit dating experiment, “Love is Blind”, is coming to South African shores. While the premiere date and cast remain confidential, the local audience is already debating which iconic married pair should host the series. Tradition dictates that the presenters must be a wedded couple who embody enduring commitment. Among the […]
January 20, 2026
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Trending on X 24/01: Harry Styles released ‘Aperture’ yesterday. In a fresh chat, he says the track is about his ‘sudden need for clarity’ in life.
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Trending on X 23/01: Nicki Minaj in a feud wit Don Lemon, using a homophobic slur and calling for his arrest after he reported on a Minnesota church protest.
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Trending on X 22/01: Charlie Puth admitted in a Rolling Stone interview today that his 2010s persona was ‘very cringe’ and that his old lip ring wasn’t real.
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Trending on X 21/01: Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara announced they have welcomed their third baby, a girl, via surrogacy. “We are over the moon.”
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Trending on X 20/01: Meta’s Threads is on track to surpass X in daily active users as sports leagues and celebrities boost engagement. #Threads
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January 23, 2026Raye’s new album is like a hug for that person who needs it
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January 23, 2026Grimes and Elon Musk disagree on screen time for their children
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January 23, 2026Paris Hilton has called for an urgent clampdown on the use of deepfake porn online
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January 23, 2026Harry Styles was thrilled to have Shania Twain on his tour
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January 23, 2026Jaime King divorcing Austin Sosa after marrying in secret
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January 23, 2026Queen Camilla to undergo research into the benefits of book clubs
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Joe Keery ‘shocked and confused’ by chart success
Joe Keery is “shocked and confused” by the sudden success of his song End of Beginning. The 33-year-old singer-and-actor, who releases music under the alias Djo, first released the track in 2024 but following the end of his show Stranger Things on New Year’s Eve (31.12.25), the song has topped the charts in the Czech […]
January 23, 2026 -
Simon Cowell embracing ‘wacky’ wellness regime
Simon Cowell has embraced a “wacky” wellness regime. The 66-year-old music mogul embraced a healthy new lifestyle after he suffered devastating injuries in a e-bicycle accident in California in 2020 because he realised how “unfit” he was when recovering from spinal surgery – and he’s now admitted he started exercising, changed his diet and has […]
January 23, 2026



