Category Archives: Pop Culture

Watch E! Live From The Red Carpet: Oscars 2025

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Hollywood’s biggest night is almost here, and E! is rolling out the red carpet for the 97th Academy Awards. Airing live on Sunday, 2 March 2025 at 23:00 (CAT) on E! (DStv 124), E! Live From The Red Carpet: Oscars 2025 will give viewers an exclusive front-row seat to the exciting buildup, the unforgettable fashion, and the star-studded arrivals.

Directly after E! Live From The Red Carpet: Oscars 2025, viewers can also tune into Red Carpet Rundown: Oscars 2025. In this 30-minute special, the hosts will provide behind-the-scenes insights, offering an entertaining and informative dive into the world of red-carpet fashion. Packed with interviews and insider details, the episode is sure to set the stage for a night filled with style and sophistication.

On Sunday 2 March, the E! hosts will be on the ground at the prestigious Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, capturing every dazzling moment as cinema’s brightest stars make their grand entrances. With on-camera interviews and live reactions, the E! special programming will give fans an insider’s look at Hollywood’s most celebrated stars.

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The White Lotus Season 3: A Sneak Peek Review

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Showmax and HBO gave me access to the first 6 episodes of The White Lotus season 3, and here’s my sneak peek review without giving away any spoilers!

‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 transports us to the breathtaking landscapes of Thailand, with its luxurious resorts and postcard-perfect beaches setting the stage for another round of satire, scandal, and social commentary. Known for its razor-sharp take on wealth, privilege, and human nature, the show once again crafts a slow-burning mystery filled with power plays, unexpected alliances, and darkly comedic twists.

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Mahindra Fusion Fest: A Unique Celebration of Music and Fashion

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Mahindra South Africa is set to make history with the inaugural Fusion Fest, an extraordinary festival that will bring together the best of music, fashion and motoring, taking place on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at the iconic SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria. 

Marking a significant milestone in Mahindra’s journey, the brand is celebrating their two decades of forging strong connections with its South African customers as they enter the third decade of partnerships in the country. The Mahindra Fusion Fest is kicking off these festivities.

At the heart of the festival are four electrifying fusion performances that will push creative boundaries and blend musical genres like never before. These one-of-a-kind collaborations will showcase the power of fusion, where diverse musical backgrounds merge to create something entirely new. Line up includes iconic artists Cassper Nyovest, Zandile Mzazi, Radio Kalahari Orkes, Sjava, Matthew Mole, Tarryn Lamb Mi Casa, Young Stunna, K.O, Kamo Mphela, Sipho “Hot Stix” Mabuse and Aymos. The head girl of entertainment industry Nomuzi ‘ Moozlie’ Mabena will play host for the evening.

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Experience Disney’s Festive Magic This Holiday Season

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Disney Africa recently kicked off Spark Joy This Holiday, its largest festive campaign to date. Throughout the season, fans can experience the holiday magic with Disney, with delightful products that bring beloved Disney stories to life, holiday classics streaming on Disney+, festive programming across Disney Channel and Disney Junior, and the special Disney Chari-tree initiative in malls across the country in support of Reach For A Dream, which helps bring joy to children in need during this season of giving.

Comments Luke Roberts, General Manager, Consumer Product Commercialisation, MENA and Africa: “The holiday season is such a special time of year and Disney is using the power of its stories and characters to inspire joy and wonder in people all over the world. We are excited to launch Spark Joy This Holiday, a campaign that not only celebrates the special connection so many fans and families have with Disney, but also to celebrate this magical time of year together in many different ways.”

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Join the Motherland Festival at Cradle Boutique Hotel

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Empire proudly presents the Motherland Festival, an extraordinary celebration of South African music and culture, set to take place at the Cradle Boutique Hotel on 30 November 2024. Nestled in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, this festival honours the deep historical, cultural and natural significance of Africa – the birthplace of humankind.

The Cradle Boutique Hotel, located within the Greater Cradle Nature Reserve, offers a unique and sacred setting for this one-of-a-kind event.

The Motherland Festival reflects the soul of Africa—where past and future meet. African rhythms blend with futuristic melodies in an immersive all-day celebration, featuring a star-studded line-up of South Africa’s finest talent. Guests will be moved by the music, dance and vibrant community, all set against the breath-taking landscape of one of the world’s most profound historical sites.

The Motherland Festival reflects the soul of Africa—where past and future meet. African rhythms blend with futuristic melodies in an immersive all-day celebration, featuring a star-studded line-up of South Africa’s finest musical talent:

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