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For the Record: The Star apologises to Optimi Home

The Star would like to set the record straight on an article published to the IOL website.

22 of the most memorable movies set during Thanksgiving

Take a look at our list of movies set during Thanksgiving.

The reckless reality of life in the 1960s

Royal family on song as Princess of Wales joined by George, Charlotte and Louis for carol service

The Christmas trees were decorated with stuffed teddies. Excited children shuffled in their seats, craning for a glimpse of Father Christmas. And the hostess, the Princess of Wales, beamed proudly at a Westminster Abbey bursting with festive joy, her own sons and daughter by her side. Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis came bearing ...

The 35 Best Murder Mystery Movies to Watch Right Now

Channel your inner detective with our favorite whodunits.

10 reasons why ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie

For 35 years, the debate has raged on: is Die Hard a Christmas movie? We’ve had some strong arguments on both sides, but today we’re here to settle it once and for all, by showing definitely that yes, it absolutely is a Christmas movie. Read on to find out why.

Led by Taylor Swift's $1 bn tour, 2023 concerts set new record

Led by Beyonce and Taylor Swift, whose "Eras Tour" was the first to bring in more than $1 billion, ticket revenues from the top 100 concert tours of 2023 jumped to a record $9.17 billion, industry magazine Pollstar said Friday. Swift's tour broke new ground, becoming the first in history to surpass the symbolic $1 billion mark in ticket sales in 60 dates from March to November 2023.

Load shedding dropping to Stage 2 on Sat, suspended on Sun – Eskom

The lower load shedding stages for the upcoming weekend are due to an increase in available generation capacity and a lower weekend demand, the utility said.

Disney will produce a film and series about Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia

ESPN and ABC Signature will broadcast film, series telling Griner’s story.

Royal Christmas concert pays tribute to John Lennon on anniversary of his death

Royal Christmas concert pays tribute to John Lennon on anniversary of his death - The Princess of Wales hosted her Together At Christmas event at Westminster Abbey.

Who's Banksy? Theories about his true identity

Ateez peaks at No. 2 on British Official Albums Top 100

Ateez-British chart SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Ateez's latest album has debuted at No. 2 on the British Official Albums Top 100, marking the band's highest-charting entry yet. Ateez ranked second after British singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel with its second full-length album, "The World Ep. Fin: Will," according to the chart unveiled...

Ashton Kutcher returns to social media after uproar over Danny Masterson apology video

Ashton Kutcher returns to social media after uproar over Danny Masterson apology video - ‘The letters were not written to question the legitimacy of the judicial system,’ the star said

Langa Mavuso announced as the support act for ‘An Intimate Evening with Lalah Hathaway’

Mavuso’s urban-soul genre of music will complement Hathaway’s various mix of R&B, jazz and pop.

Ryan O'Neal, star of 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon,' 'Peyton Place' and 'Barry Lyndon,' dies at 82

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan O'Neal, the heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in "Love Story" and delivered a wry performance opposite his charismatic 9-year-old daughter Tatum in "Paper Moon," died Friday, his son said. “My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving him as he would us,” Patrick O'Neal, a Los Angeles sportscaster, posted on Instagram. No cause of...

Tonight on House of Zwide: The Doctor sits with Rea and Isaac and tells them the way forward

Don't miss out on what's happening on tonight's episode of House of Zwide and Catch the latest episode every weekday at 19:00 on e.tv

Johnny Depp salutes Shane MacGowan before speaking at funeral

Johnny Depp salutes Shane MacGowan before speaking at funeral -

HOUSE OF ZWIDE: Friday’s episode, 8 December 2023 [VIDEO]

Missed an episode of House of Zwide? No problem! Watch all the latest episodes of House of Zwide soapie right here.

Fresh start or 'unseemly' stunt? New-look Golden Globes to unveil noms

With new owners, a change of TV network and a radically overhauled membership, the Golden Globes will hope for a clean break from years of notoriety as they unveil nominations on Monday for this year's best in film and television. "There's something unseemly about a Globes voter getting paid to write for the Globes website about an actor that they may end up nominating for a Golden Globe award to be given out on the stage of a show owned by the...

10 Underrated Elton John Songs

Be sure to add these to your playlist.

Who won BBC MasterChef: The Professionals? 2023 winner revealed after tense final

Kasae, Tommy and Tom faced the challenge of producing a three-course meal for judges Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace in the final of the BBC One hit TV show on Friday night

40 Photos of Sally Field's Most Iconic Moments and Roles

She was in a movie with Tom Hanks before Forrest Gump, you know.

3rd Rock from the Sun: What happened to the actors and actresses?

Jonathan Majors appears to admit to injuring Grace Jabbari in text messages: Live updates

Jonathan Majors appears to admit to injuring Grace Jabbari in text messages: Live updates - Ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari cried while providing testimony

Miss SA 2023 Natasha Joubert to award scholarships to 12 students

Joubert said as a former scholarship beneficiary, she felt compelled to give back to those who were not in a position to pay for their studies.

Essential films that go behind the scenes of Hollywood

The legend of show business runs so deep that even films have been made to portray the drama that goes on behind the scenes—drama that often even eclipses what is seen on screen. Who better to tell the stories of Hollywood than Hollywood itself, right? Click through to see the most essential films that give the most engrossing (and only somewhat biased) depiction of what Hollywood is really like.

Emma Stone Eschews Victorian Traditions for Wild Hair and Schiaparelli-Inspired Costumes in 'Poor Things'

"Bella doesn't have any shame or trauma, or even a backstory," Emma Stone wrote of her "Poor Things" character in the production notes. From the mind of "The Favourite" and "The Lobster" director Yorgos Lanthimos — and written by Tony McNamara, also of "The Great" — "Poor Things" follows Bella as she embarks on a majestically sweeping coming-of-age journey, calling the shots through her own independent thought and sexual liberation. (In addition...

20 of Disney’s most lovable animated characters

Ask anyone you know to name their favourite Disney character, and you're likely to hear the name of an iconic princess, an adorable wide-eyed animal or a misunderstood toughie with a heart of gold. Throughout its long history, Disney Studios has given us some of the most memorable and likeable characters ever drawn. Did your favourite Disney animated character make our list?

25 Harry Potter Fun Facts You've Never Heard

Accio, fun facts!

Spielberg announces new project to document accounts of Oct. 7 attacks: 'Never imagined’ such barbarity

Director Steven Spielberg said of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, "I never imagined I would see such unspeakable barbarity against Jews in my lifetime."

All White Festival turns 25, celebrates Mzansi’s cultures

Award-winning radio broadcaster Amon Mokoena and Mckenzie (formely Rhythmic Elements) will be representing the North West.

A music icon dead at 65, more rockers when they were young

Take a look back at some of our all-time favorite rockers when they were young.

The Most Popular Wedding Song the Year You Got Married

Everyone was cutting loose in '84.

Movies featuring trains and railways

Waiting for a train, catching a train, stuck on a train, even robbing a train... there are all sorts of scenarios involving trains that filmmakers have woven into movie plots. Sometimes, the train itself is a central theme. Whether featuring a locomotive of old or the latest in rail service, films focusing on this mode of public transport number some of the most memorable in cinema history. Click through and get on the right track with these movies featuring trains and railways.

Producer credits Game of Thrones with explosion of William the Conqueror biopics

The other week, we learned thatGame of Thronesveteran Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) will play William the Conqueror in a new miniseries titledKing and Conqueror,about the life of the man who famously defeated the English army and remade Britain in his image at the Battle of Hastings in 106...

Tonight on Smoke and Mirrors: Homecomings aren’t always a welcoming event for the prodigal son

Don’t miss out on what's happening tonight on Smoke and Mirrors. Watch latest episodes on e.tv from Monday to Friday at 21h00.

The 50 Best Romantic Movies of All Time

‘Wonka’: Timothée Chalamet shines in an otherwise pedestrian prequel

It’s decent distraction for the kids over the Christmas break – but don’t expect the intergenerational magic of ‘Paddington 2’.

Singer Tyla's racial identity sparks heated culture war

The term "coloured" is a slur in the US, but for millions of South Africans it is part of their identity.

Co-stars Barbra Streisand and Lee Grant remember ‘incredible talent’ Ryan O’Neal

Co-stars Barbra Streisand and Lee Grant remember ‘incredible talent’ Ryan O’Neal - Patrick O’Neal said his father would once again be with Charlie’s Angels star Farrah Fawcett who he had missed ‘terribly’ since her death in 2009.

Mourners gather as band leads Shane MacGowan's funeral procession through Dublin

The Artane Band leads the funeral of Shane MacGowan, as mourners gathered to watch the Pogues front-man's funeral procession. MacGowan's coffin, draped in the Irish tricolour, was carried in a horse-drawn hearse past applauding crowds in the city centre.

Shane MacGowan ‘lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world’

Shane MacGowan ‘lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world’ - Hollywood star Johnny Depp and U2 frontman Bono were among those who participated in the service for The Pogues singer, who died last week.

The Biggest Box Office Bombs of All Time

Springwatch star Chris Packham removed as patron from bird charity for being 'too political'

Springwatch star Chris Packham removed as patron from bird charity for being 'too political' - The naturist first became involved with the charity in the 1990s

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer dies at 79 after lengthy lung disease battle, more stars who died in 2023

See all the celebrities who've died this year so far.

Streaming Today: Leave The World Behind on Netflix – 8 December 2023

Looking for something to watch tonight? Check out all the new streaming releases from all your favourite platforms.

20 hit songs we don’t want to hear anymore

Every musician hopes their hits will be revered as timeless classics, but few are actually that lucky. From controversy to outdated lyrics to too much airplay, there are countless reasons why good songs can become hated as quickly as they became popular. Here are some of the biggest hits we hope to never hear again—even if we once kept them on repeat.

The absolute worst monarchs in history

Doubt cast on supposed Shohei Ohtani flight and whereabouts

Where in the world is Shohei Ohtani?

'Dune 3': Denis Villeneuve Confirms The Script Is "Almost Finished"

Director Denis Villeneuve stirs up excitement with claims that 'Dune: Part Two' is superior to the original. Get ready for a "more muscular" sequel with Chalamet and Zendaya!