Met Gala 2025: Theme, what to expect, how to watch live in South Africa
The 2025 Met Gala explores Black dandy style under the theme ‘Superfine,’ with tailored looks set to dominate; here’s how South Africans can watch the event live.
Fashion
Gaming
Xbox Game Pass in May 2025: Free games you can download
May’s Xbox Game Pass lineup features ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’, ‘Anno 1800’, ‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’, and more across console, PC, and cloud.
Gaming
PlayStation Plus in May 2025: New games available for free download
May’s PlayStation Plus lineup includes Ark: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, available to download from 6 May to 2 June 2025.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic-Con Cape Town 2025: Here’s everything that went down on Day 3
The third day of Comic-Con Cape Town 2025 brought star meet-and-greets, epic cosplay, comic art workshops, and K-Pop performances that kept fans entertained all day long.
International
International Harry Potter Day: Date, cultural significance, how to celebrate
International Harry Potter Day is celebrated on 2 May each year to honour the final battle of the wizarding world and its lasting impact on global pop culture.
Gaming
‘Shotgun Cop Man’: What to expect, how to buy in South Africa
‘Shotgun Cop Man’ is officially out on Nintendo Switch and PC, bringing players a wild precision-shooter platformer with hellish challenges and community-created levels.
Movies
New movies out at cinemas this weekend
A mix of action, comedy, drama, and horror hits South African cinemas this weekend—here’s what’s new and worth watching.
Local
Showmax movies, doccies and shows coming in May 2025
Showmax has announced a wide range of new movies, shows, reality TV, and live sports events for May 2025.
International
Netflix movies and shows to expect in May 2025
Netflix has unveilled a packed lineup of new movies, series, documentaries, and reality TV for May 2025.
International
Who is Shannon Sharpe’s accuser? – Here’s what we know about ‘Gabbi Zuniga’
Shannon Sharpe is being sued for sexual assault by OnlyFans model Gabriella ‘Gabbi’ Zuniga; here’s what we know about the accuser and the status of the case.
International
Kanye West goes dark after sharing startling claim about his cousin
Kanye West shocked the internet after sharing a disturbing childhood confession involving his cousin before disappearing from social media.
International
Shannon Sharpe lawyers release steamy texts from ‘Me Too’ accuser
Shannon Sharpe is facing a lawsuit over alleged sexual assault, but his legal team is fighting back with explicit messages from the accuser to defend his name.
Movies
Ernest Cole: the South African photographer at the centre of a powerful and heartbreaking film
His 1967 book ‘House of Bondage’ ensured his damning critique of the white minority regime was seen by the world.
Technology
Why Katy Perry’s celebrity spaceflight blazed a trail for climate breakdown
Katy Perry and her companions were initially portrayed in the media as breaking down gender barriers.
Local
Don Mlangeni dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Legendary South African actor Don Mlangeni has died at the age of 65. His family confirmed the news in a statement.
Local
MetroFM Awards 2025: What to expect, watch date, nominees
The MetroFM Awards 2025 will take place on 3 May 2025 at Mbombela Stadium with a star-studded line-up and major performances.
Local
Khanyi Mbau appearance on ‘Meet The Khumalos’ red carpet sparks outrage
Khanyi Mbau’s new face caused a stir during her red carpet appearance at the Netflix premiere of ‘Meet The Khumalos’.
International
Jenna Ortega opens up about the real reason she left ‘Scream’
Jenna Ortega reveals why she walked away from the ‘Scream’ franchise as updates emerge about the cast and release of ‘Scream 7’.
Movies
’Tron: Ares’ movie: Cast, plot, release date, trailer
The first trailer for ‘Tron: Ares’ reveals a new digital character entering the real world, with a star-studded cast and an October 2025 release date.
International
Drake scores crucial victory in UMG ‘Not Like Us’ lawsuit
A judge has denied Universal Music Group’s attempt to delay the court process in Drake’s lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us.’
Local
Gayton McKenzie reacts to Nandi Nyembe dire financial situation
Minister Gayton McKenzie pledges personal support after veteran actress Nandi Nyembe shares her financial struggles in a viral video.
International
Val Kilmer dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Val Kilmer had previously been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, which significantly impacted his health and speech.
Local
Shauwn Mkhize sparks rumours of an alleged rift with Somizi
Shauwn Mkhize shared a cryptic Instagram post amid legal trouble and speculation quickly spread that it may have been aimed at Somizi Mhlongo.
International
Disney+ movies and shows coming in April 2025
Disney+ is adding new original series, nature documentaries, and family films to its streaming catalogue in April 2025.
Gaming
PlayStation Plus in April 2025: New games available for free download
April’s PlayStation Plus lineup features ‘RoboCop: Rogue City’, ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’, and ‘Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory’ for free download from 1 April to 5 May.
Gaming
Xbox Game Pass in April 2025: Free games you can download
Xbox Game Pass brings tactical strategy, musical adventures, and fantastical action to April 2025 with new titles like ‘South of Midnight’, ‘Commandos: Origins’, ‘Towerborne’, and more.
Local
Showmax movies, doccies and shows coming in April 2025
Showmax has announced a wide-ranging lineup of new series, local films, reality TV, and Premier League matches for April 2025.
International
Netflix movies and shows to expect in April 2025
Netflix is adding new originals, final seasons, and classic films to its streaming catalogue in April 2025.
Viral
Lil Mabu teases engagement to OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue
Rapper Lil Mabu sparked viral buzz after hinting at an engagement to controversial OnlyFans model Bonnie Blue.
International
‘Vampire Diaries’ author L.J. Smith dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
L.J. Smith, the author of the ‘Vampire Diaries’ series, has died at the age of 66 following health complications.