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20 Disney movies so moving they’ll make you cry

Disney knows how to create a movie that will pull at your heartstrings. From the classic High School Musical to the old-school flick Tru Confessions , we think the 20 below do it best.

Exploring 3 decades of freedom in SA through the lens of theatre

I enjoy theatre because it offers a raw and authentic experience. Actors, singers, and dancers invest countless hours in practice to deliver flawless performances, as there are no opportunities for retakes in front of a live audience.Source: unsplash.comRecently, I transformed my Sundays into theatre days.On one such Sunday, I attended the closing show of Sophiatown at the John Kani Theatre at the Market Theatre.The performance left me...

Why watching movies is actually good for you

It’s easy to jump to the conclusion that watching movies is a waste of time in that it’s passive. This may be true for some kinds of movies, however, it’s quite rare. Watching movies simply cannot be attributed the same level of passivity as watching Vine compilations on YouTube, for example. Movies can be funny. Movies can be challenging to understand and emotionally moving. Many movies require our undivided attention for hours on end. Indeed, they can be a great form of escape. Are you getting the idea? To really learn why watching movies can be good for you, click through this gallery.

Legendary 80s band surprises fans with release of new ‘queer album’

Family, friends gather to honor Lori Vallow’s slain children Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow

Family, friends gather to honor Lori Vallow’s slain children Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow - Tylee Ryan, 16, and JJ Vallow, seven, were found buried on Chad Daybell’s property nine months after they vanished

Ultra-runner Russ Cook joins Prime Minister on run around London landmarks

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined ultra-runner Russ Cook for a run around some of London's landmarks and described Mr Cook as "powerful" and "inspiring". The pair met inside 10 Downing Street, which press were not invited to, and were filmed running through Horse Guards Parade and Buckingham Palace before completing their journey on Downing Street. In a video posted to X, Mr Sunak called Mr Cook a "role model" to the public after they discussed ways in which they each manage their mental health.

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Esther Mahlangu: how the famous South African artist keeps her Ndebele culture alive

Esther Mahlangu is having a retrospective of her world famous art in Cape Town. Now 88, the South African visual artist is best known for her colourful large-scale murals in the traditional patterns and colours of the Ndebele people of South Africa – once famously displayed on a BMW as part of a global advertising campaign. But how is she regarded by her people and what does her work represent? We asked Sifiso Ndlovu, an expert in the art and...

Celebs raise their voices on Freedom Day

South Africa marks Freedom Day on April 27, the day on which the first post-apartheid elections were held in 1994. We asked local celebrities what significance the day has for them.

JP Cooper is headed to SA for a three-city tour this November

Reflecting on his previous shows in South Africa, Cooper expressed gratitude and excitement for his upcoming shows. .

Prince Edward attends Service of Commemoration at Westminster Abbey

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, attends Service of Commemoration at Westminster Abbey on Anzac Day. He also lead a wreath at Hyde Park that has war memorials dedicated to soldiers from Australia and New Zealand.

Lawyer: Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate jail

Lawyer: Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate jail - Harvey Weinstein's lawyer says the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction

Lloyd Webber tells of ‘greatest honour’ of life as King makes him a Garter Knight

Composer Lord Lloyd Webber has described being made a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter by the King as “the greatest honour of my life”. The theatre impresario, whose hit musicals include The Phantom Of The Opera, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, said he was “humbled, grateful and, quite frank...

Man arrested for breaking into LA Mayor’s home while she was there with family

Man arrested for breaking into LA Mayor’s home while she was there with family - Ephraim Matthew Hunter, 29, accused of smashing a window to get inside Getty House in the early hours of Sunday

The Greatest Music Stars To Ever Play Las Vegas

Some of the industry’s biggest names have graced the stage in Sin City.

CTIJF 2024: dive into jazz mastery with Spotify’s free masterclasses at Artscape

The line-up of masterclass instructors features a diverse array of talent, including highly acclaimed South African pianist and composer known for his innovative approach to jazz music, Nduduzo Makhathini.

‘Smart Casuals’ is a well-cast romantic drama that offers a disturbingly honest look at relationships

Zwo Farisani proves his prowess as a writer and debut director on the project.

The top 20 covers of Led Zeppelin songs

Many, many have tried, but few have managed to successfully pull off a Led Zeppelin cover. Seriously, how many vocalists have the range of Robert Plant, or how many guitarists possess the chops to do Jimmy Page justice?

Watch as MeToo founder reacts to Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction being overturned

Watch as MeToo founder reacts to Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction being overturned -

The Moody Blues keyboardist Mike Pinder dead aged 82

Months after the death of the other surviving original member of the group Denny Laine, The Moody Blues keyboardist Mike Pinder has died aged 82.

Prince William thanks delighted schoolboy for mental health campaign letter on surprise visit

Prince William thanks delighted schoolboy for mental health campaign letter on surprise visit -

Jazz fusion powerhouse to perform at Cape Town Jazz Festival

Excited about their upcoming live performance at CTIJF, Darshan shared insights into their eclectic repertoire...

King Charles shares ‘positive’ cancer news as Palace releases heartwarming photo with Camilla

King Charles shares ‘positive’ cancer news as Palace releases heartwarming photo with Camilla - Doctors ‘remain positive about the King’s continued recovery’

Kabza De Small makes history with Lyric Theatre show selling out in 5 hours

This is the first-ever collab in South Africa between Kabza De Small the Ofentse Pitse, and Symphonic Orchestra.

Pope Francis uses first US TV interview to slam climate change deniers

Pope Francis spoke out against climate change deniers, calling them 'fools' in his first ever interview on American television.

Elijah Vue’s mother is fighting to get out of jail two months after three-year-old son’s disappearance

Elijah Vue’s mother is fighting to get out of jail two months after three-year-old son’s disappearance - Katrina Baur is in jail accused of chronic child neglect, alongside her friend Jesse Vang

Grammy-nominated Gretchen Parlato, Lionel Loueke and Jimmy Dludlu join star-studded jazz fest line-up

This year’s CTIJF will also see new talents, formats and four stages being introduced.

Harry Jowsey flooded with support after 'very scary' skin cancer diagnosis

Harry Jowsey, a star from the Netflix series Too Hot To Handle, has been flooded with support online after sharing a TikTok saying he's been given a 'very scary' skin cancer diagnosis. In the series, castmates must remain abstinent to earn a prize in the raunchy competition show, with the Australian TV star first appearing on screens in the first s...

Pollard Jnr: Handre welcomes arrival of baby boy

Springbok superstar Handre Pollard and his wife Marise have welcomed the arrival of a baby boy, sharing a special post on social media.

Lana Rhoades lifts lid on shocking amount she made as adult star

Lana Rhoades has opened up about the shocking amount she got paid for a single explicit scene. During an interview with Curious Mike, the 27-year-old reflected on her time as an adult star, having joined the industry at just 19 years old. Despite racking in millions of views in the NSFW realm, Rhoades revealed her rate was "$1,200 for a sex scene."...

Monica Lewinsky trolls Bill Clinton with a Taylor Swift reference

Monica Lewinsky is a Swifty, and she’s been using lyrics from latest album The Tortured Poets Department to take a dig at Bill Clinton on social media. Lewinsky rose to the public’s attention after having an affair with then-president Clinton while working as a White House intern. The affair began in 1995 when Clinton was 49 years old and Lewinsky ...

Content creator Tadéus Mbatha releases his first EP

The six-track offering has been in the making for six years and offers listeners a profoundly personal and emotive experience.

Who are the most influential jazz artists of all time?

Jazz is a major form of musical expression that originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its rise in popularity saw the emergence of some truly gifted musicians, individuals who became synonymous with the genre as it gained a following around the world. So, who are the most influential jazz artists of all time? Browse the gallery and find out who's been instrumental in bringing us all that jazz.

England's most audacious outlaw: the true story of Robin Hood

Durham disco named the worst in Europe closes down after 40 years

Klute in Durham, known for its sticky dancefloors, cheesy tunes and packed atmosphere, reportedly shut its doors for the final time on April 20.

20 notable musicians and bands from Austin, Texas

Flip through the slideshow for a look at Austin's most iconic artists, ranging from psych-rock pioneer Rocky Erickson to experimental duo Explosions In The Sky and more.

GoodLuck’s Juliet Harding on creating music from the soul

For the first time in almost two years, the band have this month released new music.

This Morning viewers issue same complaint about man with 'Britain's biggest penis'

Viewers of ITV’s This Morning had the same complaint after a man with “Britain's biggest penis” appeared on the show. ITV’s long-running morning TV show has been known for interviewing a number of unusual guests, including a woman who woke from a coma with a Geordie accent and a man with the “world’s longest tongue”. On today’s (23 April) programme...

On this day, April 28

Great Plague hero born; the mutiny on the Bounty; a record set in the Wild West; outlaw Billy the Kid guns down deputies; and Shrek the sheep is sheared.

Riverside Studios presents world premiere of ‘MOFFIE’ stage play

"MOFFIE" delves into toxic masculinity and trauma in post-apartheid South Africa, reflecting on past scars shaping present and future.

Here's why Nota Baloyi thinks President Cyril Ramaphosa destroyed music festivals in SA

Nota Baloyi has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of destroying music festivals in South Africa. The outspoken star shared his thoughts in a social media post.

Rorisang Thandekiso wins R250k for charity on ‘Deal or No Deal Celebrity’

The celebrity cleaned out the banker for a quarter of a million, which will be donated to Paediatric Care Africa.

Top conservative slams Kristi Noem for 'horror movie' shooting of her own puppy

Of all the allegations being levelled against Donald Trump, at least animal cruelty isn’t one of them. And yet, the same can’t be said for his potential presidential running mate who has horrified the US electorate by making a brutal admission. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, already known for her bulging biceps and status as Trump’s possible VP...

See Dua Lipa's Custom Chanel and All the Other Fun Celebrity Looks at the Time 100 Gala

On Thursday, Time Magazine held its Time 100 Gala, celebrating its annual list of the 100 most influential people, including politicians, journalists, celebrities and other changemakers. The energy on the red carpet in New York City was high as guests pulled out all the sartorial stops.Celebrities like Dua Lipa, Maya Rudolph and Uma Thurman stepped out in elegant gowns that made for noteworthy fashion moments. Standouts included Taraji P....

20 recording artists who reinvented themselves early in their career

All musicians need time to hone their craft and find themselves as human beings. In the course of doing so, they sometimes release really embarrassing albums that are wildly different from what made them famous.

18 Music Stars Who Were Influenced by Elvis

The King has been a driving force behind many, many musicians.

Watch: Kim Kardashian tells Kamala Harris she’s ‘just here to help’ on visit to White House

Watch: Kim Kardashian tells Kamala Harris she’s ‘just here to help’ on visit to White House -

The 25 best Billy Joel songs of all time

Singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer Billy Joel has accomplished a lot in his life. The kid from the Bronx has won a handful of Grammys, has sold more than 150 million records, is ranked as one of the best-selling artists of all time, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. With that all in mind, here are the 25 best Billy Joel songs of all time.

Why Kourtney Kardashian has unfollowed Charli D’Amelio on Instagram

Kourtney Kardashian seems to have unfollowed Charli D'Amelio on Instagram which has sparked a number of theories from social media users as to why. It was reported by Instagram account teatoktalk on April 25. Kourtney is married to Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker - Charli used to go out with Travis's son Landon. It's understood Kourtney and Charli'...

The 27 Club: stars who died too soon