See Russell Brand live in South Africa

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

Russell Brand
Credit: Dean Chalkley

I first saw Russell Brand playing the role of rocker ‘Aldous Snow’ in the Judd Apatow-produced box office hit comedy ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ a few years ago.

Here’s a clip to jog your memory:

Since then, Russell Brand, has starred in several films including ‘Rock Of Ages’, ‘Arthur’, ‘Hop’, ‘Get Him To The Greek’, Bedtime Stories’, ‘The Tempest’, ‘Paradise’ and the voice of ‘Dr. Nefario’ in the hugely successful ‘Despicable Me’ series.

But did you know that he is an acclaimed stand up comedian and author, with an acerbic wit and intellect? Beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, Brand rose to fame in 2003 for his appearances on MTV and on “Big Brother” spin-off, “Big Brother’s Big Mouth.” His career really took off with his first nationwide standup tour, ‘Shame’ in 2006, which was released on DVD as ‘Russell Brand: Live’. Brand launched his second nationwide tour in 2007, ‘Russell Brand: Only Joking’ released on DVD as ‘Russell Brand: Doin’ Life’ and in 2009 he brought his stand-up comedy tour to the United States with ‘Russell Brand: Scandalous’.

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Disney on Ice Comes to Town

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

PRESS RELEASE

Put on your scarves, gloves and boots and head for The Dome in Johannesburg and GrandWest Arena, in Cape Town, this winter school holidays, where more than 50 classic and contemporary Disney characters will be waiting to warmly welcome guests of all ages to Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate!

The show opens on Friday, 26 June 2015 at the Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg and runs until Sunday, 05 July 2015. New seating at this venue ensures that every guest has a clear vision of the ice. The production then moves to the GrandWest Arena, Cape Town for 10 shows from Wednesday, 8 July 2015 to Sunday, 12 July 2015. Tickets are on sale at Computicket.

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Melrose Arch Hotel Girls Night Out Blogger Event

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

I was recently intrigued by an email with the subject line “When last did you have a Girls Night Out?” Upon further inspection, it was an invitation from African Pride Hotels to spend a night with my “bestie” at the Melrose Arch Hotel in Johannesburg.

So off Leigh-Che Mackays and I went in anticipation of a long overdue GNO (Girls Night Out). We were greeted by the Marketing Manager, Jenni Davidson, and shown to our comfy twin bed room.

Later, we met for drinks in the Sound Room, where I met the General Manager, Tanya Malan, as well as fellow bloggers Zaahirah Bhamjee from Complete Disbelief, Jessica Franks from Jesska.co.za and Martha Van Zyl from Syllable in the City. It was a cosy ensemble of 4 bloggers, including myself, and our BFFs. Tanya explained that the Sound Room, which is just at the entrance of the Library Lounge, is available for hire for private events.

After everyone arrived, we had a tour of the hotel. Now, I have been to the Melrose Arch Hotel many times before, and even had a “staycation” there once, but I did not realise how much it really has to offer.

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Ready, Set, Glow! Neon Run hits Durban!

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

The Neon Run has become a fun-filled, sort after annual event, taking place in Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg and now in Durban.

So Durban, get ready for the ‘Neon Run’ Night-Time Spectacular as it heads your way this weekend. The 2015 tour includes more UV, neon paint, graffiti walls and lasers than ever before, with participants at each event in line to win amazing prizes including the use of a Mitsubishi car for a year. Those Discovery members taking part also get Discovery points. Join thousands of runners, joggers and walkers decked out in all manner of glow and neon paraphernalia as they complete the course and manoeuvre through glow stations before celebrating at the post-race party with a dazzling laser light show.

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Smoking hot goodie bags add bling to XXI South African Music Awards

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

About 4 years ago, I attended the South African Music Awards (SAMAS) and saw first hand the massive and highly sought after goodie “bag” that the artists received. I use the term “bag” loosely as they actually received a suitcase of items. A major cell network was the sponsor that year, and the artists received a big yellow suitcase to put all the high end goodies into.

Well, this year’s SAMAs take place on Sunday, 19 April 2015, and the event has come of age, as this year it celebrates its “21st (XX1) birthday.”

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