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E! Live From The Red Carpet: The 2025 Met Gala

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Fashion’s biggest night is just around the corner. This May, the 2025 Met Gala will take place in New York City at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the world’s most celebrated stars will showcase their most memorable style statements of the year.

E! Live From The Red Carpet: The 2025 Met Gala will air on E! (DStv 124) on Tuesday, 6 May at 7pm. From exclusive details about what inspired the stars’ looks to interviews with celebrities as they arrive at the soirée, South African viewers won’t want to miss a moment of the fashion frenzy.

Co-hosted by fashion expert Zanna Roberts Rassi, producer and NBC Sports host Maria Taylor, journalist Elaine Welteroth, actress and comedian Yvonne Orji and designer Christian Siriano, the show will treat fans to insider scoop on what the stars will be wearing, details about this year’s party and sneak peeks of celebrity attendees departing from The Mark Hotel, The Carlyle Hotel and The Pierre Hotel in their jaw-dropping looks.

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Viva La Juicy Fragrance Collection Launches in South Africa

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Get ready to live your most fabulous, fearless, and flirtatiously feminine life because Viva La Juicy has officially landed in South Africa with its Core Four fragrance collection — and she’s dripping in glam, sparkle, and attitude.

Allow us to introduce you to the Juicy Girl: Extra. OTT. Extravagantly glam… and extravagantly glam in pink was the theme for the launch event, that took place last week at the posh Polo Room in Inanda, Johannesburg.

See a collection of the launch photos below:

DISCOVER THE VIVA LA JUICY CORE FOUR COLLECTION

Now presenting the Core Four — four cult-favourite fragrances, four ultra-feminine expressions, all unapologetically giving the #JuicyLife.

Viva La Juicy

An amber floral gourmand that blends bright mandarin and wild berries with a heart of honeysuckle, gardenia, and jasmine. It dries down to a sensual base of caramel, vanilla, praline, amber, and sandalwood.

Viva La Juicy Gold Couture

A rich, decadent true amber gourmand that indulges the senses with luscious wild berries, jasmine sambac, vanilla cream, and a melt-in-your-skin finish of golden amber, praline, caramel, and sandalwood.

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The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6: What to Expect

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The first four episodes of the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale are now streaming first on Showmax, with new episodes coming every Wednesday, express from the US.  

Since the first five seasons won 15 Emmys, Season 6 is one of the most anticipated TV shows of 2025, according to everyone from Vanity Fair to Variety. The season has not disappointed, with an 88 % critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. As  MSNBC says, the show is “more relevant than ever”.

Elisabeth Moss returns to her Emmy-winning role as June, whose unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead – a patriarchal, totalitarian and theocratic country where the United States of America used to be.  

“The one thing that Elisabeth Moss, as an actor, can’t hide is how strong she is as a person,” says creator and executive producer Bruce Miller. “That comes through even when June is being beaten or imprisoned. You never feel like she’s down and out. Every time Lizzie puts her shoulders back and straightens up, you believe that June can make it through.” 

We caught up with Elisabeth, who also directs the first two and last two episodes this season, to find out more:  

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Jameson Stocks at The Good Life Show

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The Good Life Show will take place in Cape Town from 30 May to 1 June at Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and in Johannesburg from 1 – 3 August at the Kyalami International Convention Centre. This event promises to be an exceptional gathering showcasing some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the food, drink, health, wellness, and conscious living industries. One of the standout features this year will be the appearance of the renowned British Michelin-starred celebrity chef, Jameson Stocks. Celebrated for his commitment to sustainability, culinary innovations and gastronomic excellence, he will join a distinguished line up of local and international chefs to showcase his culinary skills to attendees in the Woolworths Good Life Kitchen.

 

Photo Credit: Tegan Smith Photography


Renowned for his creative cooking flair and approach to mindful eating, Jameson quickly established himself as one of the brightest culinary talents in the world. While he blends traditional techniques with modern flavours, his cuisine is a celebration of locally sourced, organic ingredients. Beyond his technical expertise in the kitchen, Jameson’s engaging personality and passion for living well has made him a favourite among food enthusiasts and television viewers alike. He is a beloved TV personality, known for his approachable, down-to-earth style and an innate ability to inspire audiences with his passion for food.


Jameson’s personal journey is also inspiring. Born into a challenging environment, he overcame significant obstacles, including homelessness. His rise from hardship to success is a testament to his resilience; from sleeping rough on the streets of London to cooking for global celebrities like Tom Hanks, Samuel L. Jackson, and Lady Gaga. His mentorship under renowned chefs like Marco Pierre White shaped him into the world-class chef he is today, and at just 24, he was honoured with The National Restaurant of the Year award, setting the stage for his impressive rise in the culinary world. Along with his culinary achievements, Jameson is an advocate for mental health awareness and environmental sustainability. As a single father of two, including a son diagnosed with autism, he is committed to promoting resilience and well-being for families. His focus on using food as a source of connection and healing extends beyond the plate, making him a powerful voice in both the culinary world and broader social issues.



Jameson is also about to open his first restaurant in South Africa, located in Cape Town, in mid-2025. Known for his ability to blend fine dining with street food flavours, his restaurant will offer an innovative, locally inspired menu that focuses on sustainable, organic ingredients. Visitors to the Good Life Show will be the first people in South Africa to have a sneak peek into this man’s extraordinary charisma and to sample his amazing food.   

At the Good Life Show, Jameson will showcase his culinary excellence with dishes that are both beautiful and eco-friendly. His participation aims to educate others on how food can promote personal wellness and global sustainability.

READ MORE: Catch Jameson Stocks LIVE

ALSO SEE: 
Spreading the good news – Top Media Partners Join the Good Life Show

The Good Life Show: Shaping a better future with its Partners

Internationally acclaimed gourmet raw food pioneer Dr Aris will be at The Good Life Show

Bettina Campolucci Bordi headlines at The Good Life Show

Globally celebrated plant-based chef, cookbook author, and wellness advocate, Bettina Campolucci Bordi will be at the Cape Town Good Life Show. 

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Internationally acclaimed gourmet raw food pioneer, Dr. Aris LaTham, dubbed the “father of gourmet ethical raw foods cuisine in the US,” is another of the star attractions coming to The Good Life Show. Watch here.

Now in its 5th year, SA’s best food, drink and conscious living event and largest event of its kind in Southern Africa is back with even more exciting high quality and innovative products, experiences and surprising content.  Whether you are sourcing delicious and exciting food and beverages, new wellness products, or discovering eco-friendly and conscious living ideas, The Good Life Show has something for everyone. Join us for the most unique culinary, health, wellness, and sustainability event of the year!

Terrific Thailand – Part 1: Patong

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Start of Bangla Road – reknown party street in Patong, Phuket

 

Sawadee Ka everyone! That’s hello in Thai.

Let me start off this post by saying that this is NOT a sponsored post at all. I saved, hustled, waited, done my research and eventually we travelled to Thailand earlier this year. I have divided this post into 3 parts as we had the privilege of visiting 3 locations in Thailand. I researched quite a bit and eventually got a terrific deal via Holiday Factory. It was about R12 000 (ZAR) each for the Etihad return flights to Thailand, including all private car transfers and water transfers, accommodation for 10 nights including breakfast, and we stayed in Patong, Phi Phi Islands and Krabi. I paid for the booking in March 2018 and we flew in September 2018.

I am mentioning the costs because:

a) It was a really good deal

b) People always ask me how much it all cost

c) Sharing is caring 🙂

d) Once you do some research online, one can still find good travel packages, in this case it was via Holidayfactory.co.za

 

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