Biggest Movies Of 2023 Make It Onto Oscars Nominations List

The Golden Globes winners have been announced, the stars are readying themselves for the BAFTAS red carpet on 18 February, and the sought-after golden statues wait patiently in the wings for the 96th annual Academy Awards celebration on 10 March. According to the critics, the front runners of the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards could be the firm favourites to take home the prized Oscars too, but nothing is cast in stone.

The Oscar nominations are of course the first clue as to which movies, casts and crew poised to take a podium place in this year’s race to movie stardom. Two of the films that resulted in the biggest movie weekend for Ster-Kinekor in 2023, Oppenheimer and Barbie, are both in the running in various categories, with Oppenheimer receiving an astonishing 13 nominations.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pantry x GERT: A Delectable Fusion of Fashion and Flavour

This Valentine’s Day, indulge in a tantalizing treat that marries the worlds of haute couture and culinary craftsmanship. Pantry, renowned for its delectable creations, joins forces with Gert-Johan Coetzee, the visionary fashion designer celebrated for dressing stars across Africa and beyond, to present an unforgettable collaboration: Pantry x GERT Valentine’s Donut Wednesday.

The collaboration represents a harmonious convergence of food and fashion, a symphony of taste and style that promises to delight all the senses. Gert-Johan Coetzee, renowned for his bespoke creations that grace red carpets worldwide, sought to infuse a touch of “edible couture” into this special occasion, bringing his signature flair to a delectable canvas.

At the heart of this collaboration lies Gert’s latest Milkshake drop, a testament to opulence and baroque grandeur where every design embodies the essence of a star-studded event. Pantry’s Valentine’s donut, in partnership with Gert, encapsulates this ethos perfectly—a tantalizing fusion of flavours and aesthetics that elevate the humble donut to a work of art.

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All You Need To Know About The NFL Super Bowl 2024

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after catching a pass for a first down against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

It’s almost here. The 58th annual showdown between the top American Football teams, the 2024 American National Football League’s Super Bowl takes place this month and will broadcast live, exclusively across Africa on ESPN (Dstv 218, Starsat 248) and on ESPN2 (DStv 249) from 1:30 AM (CAT) on Monday 12 February 2024.

One of the most celebrated events on the U.S. sporting calendar, the annual championship game that will see the league’s top franchises competing to hold the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy, will be repeated later in the day. On ESPN2, there will be rull repeats at 08:00 and 20:00, with a 14:00 slot scheduled for ESPN. A highlights package will air later in the week with broadcast slots to be confirmed. Extending beyond sport, the Super Bowl is a truly global cultural event, with high-entertainment value accompanying a nail-biting game.

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E! Live From The Red Carpet: Grammys – Airing Tonight on E!

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Trevor Noah kicked off the 2024 Grammys on February 4 with awards given to talented stars in music. Watch the moment when your favourite musicians hit the red carpet on E! Live From The Red Carpet: Grammys, airing Monday, 5 February at 20:0 (CAT).

Among the 2024 Grammy Award winners are 22-year-old South African singer Tyla who took home the first-ever Grammy for Best African Music Performance. Although up against tough competition, including Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Davido, Tyla’s hit song “Water” proved undeniable for Grammy voters.

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Zeitz MOCAA GALA 2024 Set To Feature Exclusive Performance by South African Singer Simphiwe Dana

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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa’s (Zeitz MOCAA’s) highly anticipated Gala event is set to feature exclusive performances from South African Singer Songwriter Simphiwe Dana as well as Nobuhle Ashtani Trio. The museum recently announced a collaboration with acclaimed South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga ahead of its highly anticipated Gala event taking place on Sunday, 11 February 2024. The event promises to be an extraordinary celebration of art kicking off Cape Town Art Week that rolls out with Investec Cape Town Art Fair and multiple  artistic activations around the city. This event will feature an Exclusive Auction from a line-up of revered artists raising funds to support the museum’s curatorial and education programming.

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