Category Archives: Celebrities

Palesa Matjekane Sets Off On Her Mrs World 2024 Journey

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Dallmayr Mrs South Africa 2023 Palesa Matjekane set off on her Mrs World journey over the weekend, heading to Las Vegas in Nevada, America, for a week of pageantry leading up to the preliminary on Friday, 19 January, and the crowning ceremony on Sunday, 21 January 2024.

Upon arriving at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino on Saturday, 13 January, Matjekane joined 38 other contestants from across the globe for a class photoshoot, as well as multiple other shoots throughout the day, followed by an orientation dinner where she donned a stunning African-inspired gown by famed designer Gerrit Pienaar.

“South Africa is known as the rainbow nation. Our blending of diverse cultures and traditions results in a colourful society filled with love and understanding – things I wanted to emulate in my traditional dress. Each contestant also brought along a gift straight from their home country to give to the other contestants. I decided on traditional jewellery,” she said.

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Gwyneth vs Terry: The Ski Crash Trial on TLC South Africa

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On the 26th of February 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson collided on the ski slopes of Utah, USA. In the aftermath, Terry Sanderson sued Gwyneth Paltrow for over $300,000 in damages. It was a case of her word against his: who was at fault for the devastating crash? Battling it out in court, it was a celebrity trial that split public opinion. ‘Essentially the only two people in this world who know the truth are Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson,’ as Legal Commentator Terri Austin puts it, ‘determining who was the uphill skier and who was the downhill skier is the $300,000 question in this case’.   

Now, the sensational trial of Sanderson vs. Paltrow is laid out to bare in the brand-new documentary Gwyneth vs Terry: The Ski Crash Trial (available on TLC South Africa @ 22:00 CAT on Sunday, 21 January). With unique access to key players in the story, including a juror from the trial and key witnesses, this documentary provides the inside story of one of the most talked about legal cases of 2023. Who caused the fateful collision is then hotly contested and leads to an eight-day trial watched by the world, Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow or retired optometrist Terry Sanderson? It’s a rare case of a civilian in a legal battle with a celebrity.  Two compelling polar opposite viewpoints that ask the viewer to decide – who was to blame?  

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Lalah Hathaway’s SA Debut Headline Tour

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The Intimate Evening Series, a collaboration between Liberty and leading local promoter Showtime Management, are proud to announce “An Intimate Evening with Lalah Hathaway”, a  four-concert tour presented by Liberty at Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg on  Friday, 19 January and Saturday, 20 January at 8pm and a 6pm concert on Sunday, 21 January 2024.

The Cape Town concert will be at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden on Saturday, 27 January 2024 at 7pm.  Tickets are available at showtime.co.za and webtickets.co.za.

Lalah Hathaway is a five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter, producer, and ten-time nominee. Undeniable music royalty and a thirty-year music industry veteran, Lalah’s music transcends genre – from R&B ballads to pop standards and soulful jazz – she has collaborated with today’s top hitmakers, including Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Anderson Paak, Robert Glasper, Rapsody, Snoop Dogg and Esperanza Spalding. Lalah has also shared the stage with music legends, from Prince to Stevie Wonder to Herbie Hancock.

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Pet Shop Boys’ “Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live” At The Royal Arena Copenhagen At Ster Kinekor Cinemas

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The celebrated English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys’ concert film of their greatest hits tour, DREAMWORLD: The Greatest Hits Live, will be screened in selected Ster-Kinekor cinemas on 31 January and 04 February 2024, in celebration of the duo’s 40th anniversary.

Directed by the renowned leading live performance director David Barnard, the 14-camera 4K shoot ensures an immersive big screen experience.

This exclusive two-screening event showcases Pet Shop Boys’ electrifying and critically acclaimed tour, Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live captured from the Royal Arena in Copenhagen on 07 July 2023. It features primary vocalist Neil Tennant and keyboardist Chris Lowe in an uplifting and exhilarating performance during a lavish stage show with full back-up band and mesmerising visual backdrops, performed to an exuberant, sold-out audience.

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Gimme, Gimme, Gimme “Mamma Mia”

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“Honey, honey!” It’s time to party!  Island style!  The new look production of MAMMA MIA! opens at Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre Centre on Wednesday, 06 March 2024 for a limited season ending on Sunday, 07 April 2024. Thereafter the show moves to Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg opening on Friday, 12 April 2024. Tickets are on sale at www.showtime.co.za and www.ticketmaster.co.za

Featuring a full South African cast, crew and band headed by the Award-winning South African creative team MAMMA MIA! combines the finest talent this country has to offer both on and off stage. “It’s the name of the game”. Produced by leading SA promoter Showtime Management, this major international “guaranteed feel-good musical” features the timeless ABBA songs composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, including Knowing me, Knowing You; Dancing Queen; I have a Dream;  Voulez Vous and many more.

Written by Catherine Johnson, MAMMA MIA! is the enchanting tale of family and friendship that unfolds on a Greek island paradise. “Lay All Your Love on Me!” On the evening of her wedding, daughter and bride-to-be Sophie invites three men from her mother’s past back to the island they visited 20 years ago in the hope of discovering which one is her father.  “Does Your Mother Know?” MAMMA MIA! is a story of love laughter and friendship – it’s a wedding, it’s a  party. Come celebrate with the ultimate guaranteed feel-good musical. “I Do, I Do, I Do!”

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