As we celebrate the fact that Nigeria finally has about 0 % chance of winning Big Brother this year (now that Ola and Chris have left)… how was your weekend guys?

In Big Brother news, I’m not a big fan yet but I welcomed the news of nominations in Upville and tonight we’ll get to see who the housemates put up and I have a strong suspicion Babalwa will be up.

In techy news, it has been an incredible week for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg…

Not only did Facebook go public…

He ended off the week by getting married to his long time girlfriend, Priscilla Chan in his backyard. Sounds like something Mark would do. Even this picture doesn’t scream “Just Married”, it’s more like business partners who are posing together after a meeting but I bet they’d be the happiest.

I mean, how well did that “happy”bride Kim K last…

While on technology…

So, there’s an Apple vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 going on. It seems Apple think they own rights to flat rectangular gadgets and they’ve filed a motion to have the galaxy pulled off US shelves. Re tla bona.

Congratulations to Chelsea Football Club on winning the UEFA title. Lucky win.

… and of course congratulations to the PSL Champions, Orlando Pirates for taking the title once again.

Benni McCarthy has been instrumental for them this season and let this be a message that you should never write anyone off if your name ain’t G.O.D.

Now we wait to see how MY (only) team BAFANA BAFANA will do in preparation for Brazil 2014. Their first test is their game against  Ethiopia on Sunday 3 June at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Rustenburg. Should be easy…

The Kaizer Chiefs fans welcome Siboniso Gaxa to Naturena and the National First Division welcomes Jomo Sono. The PSL should have a rule about how often a team can come in and out of the league before being banned. We are kinda tired of Jomo’s yo-yo games.

In drama land,our beloved comrade Julius Malema is still as controversial as ever! The Sunday Times had a detailed article yesterday about how his Ratanang Family Trust received R7.6-million over 36 months. The article also alleges that he withdrew R5.7-million of that with 168 cheques. Read the story HERE. The drama!!!

While on the politics bit… I honestly don’t get publications that are criticising the Zuma Spear art but yet go on to publish it…. what does this mean exactly?

In Celebrity News:

• Congrats to Bassie and Romeo Kumalo on their 2nd born child, Shaka Emmanuel. What a name.
• There’s also a story in the Sunday Sun that Kenneth Mashaba aka Seputla Sebogodi want’s his job back on Generations and Mfundi is saying he should’ve thought about it before he decided to quit to go pursue his Gospel career. Seputla is denying the story.

It was great to read that Leroy Bell, that old man from XFactor USA will be recording with Zahara at Carnival City next month. As you know, Zahara is recording her live DVD on 8-9 June and word is she will be joined by Leroy as well.

I hope it’s true… Leroy was awesome in XFactor.

If we thought there was any beef between Rihanna and Rita Ora, this picture sets out to proves us wrong. Unless that is the kinda kiss Judas gave to Jesus.

Honestly though, why do we always assume there’s competition? Do we not believe that 2 hot girls can get along?

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Happy Friday! ooking forward to hearing what news headlines got your eyes popping out this week.

I hear All You Need Is Love is back on SABC 1, what did you think of the show? Hopefully I will catch it next week.

Orlando Pirates or Swallows  - who will be celebrating PSL Victory this weekend? I’m hoping Swallows takes it.

…. the president’s spear (art depiction or not) is not for the nation to see, it’s private. And yes, I know the President is Jacob Zuma, he of the shower story but he’s still our president, someone’s dad (well, not really someONE but you know what I mean) and deserves some respect.

I am not brave enough to put up the entire thing on here but I’m sure (darkie meaning) you’ve seen it by now, it was in the City Press. Still is. The ANC has announced that they’re willing to go to court to get this Brett Murray portrait off display at the Goodman Gallery, their website, as well as to destroy any promotional material.

Lenin

Ayi, now that they’ve gotten their attention, can these people leave my president alone please.  Naye nje I just feel like he should just finish this term and leave office coz people have no respect for him. I get why and I don’t blame them because he kinda brought it upon himself with his behaviour. In Madiba’s time we never even knew tata had a spear  (Sorry Tamkhulu). 

Let’s leave Zuma’s spear alone bantu, it’s not Umkhonto we Sizwe. Ngowabo Makhumalo and co. 

*sigh*

She must feel loved…

International fashion brand, GUESS Celebrated their 30th Anniversary last week with a huge party attended by some of Jozi’s A, B, C, D, and Z Listers.

Kuli Roberts was there harassing the beautiful Miss South Africa, Melinda Bam.

Eda Rose (whose giggle has fortunately disappeared off YFM’s Flava In The Morning) has such a beautiful and fresh face. Not sure if I mentioned it but she was great on the Taxi Ride movie. Don’t know the guy’s name so we’ll call him “cutey” for now…

David Kau with DJ Cleo, who should (hopefully) get a Gilette endorsement.

Boity, who has a new show on SABC 1, with David Kau.

Sinazo Yolwa and trends guru, Dion Chang.

Diva, Mika Stefano, who’s celebrating his birthday this weekend

Lunga Shabalala

David Tlale and his new hair were there.

While I pray for David’s hair, I will also ask the man upstais to bless me with skin as beautiful as Sonia Booth’s.

Congrats on the 30 years GUESS! Here’s to another SEXY 30! I hear the Goodie Bag was bauss!

For those who would like to go pay their last respects, here are the details:

Memorial Service:

Thursday, 17 May 2012

Naledi Hall in Soweto

14:00 – 17:00

The Funeral Service:

Will be held on Saturday, 19 May at Umthombo Wolwazi Community Hall in Dobsonville ext3.

Here’s to hoping umsebenzi uzohamba kahle…

Source: @BricksMabrigado

Oscar winning actor Kevin Spacey was in Johannesburg last week for the premiere of Spirit of a Denture, the winning South African film from the Trigger Street Productions Presents Jameson First Shot competition.  One of the 3 competition winners is local filmmaker Alan Shelley, a 26 year-old from Cape Town who beat off competition from over 700 other entries. He then received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly to Los Angeles to shoot his winning short film, and also directing Kevin Spacey in the leading role. Alan’s film is entitled Spirit of a Denture and tells the story of a workaholic dentist who gets a visit from a disruptive pirate.

Spotted at the event:

Alan Shelley (SA winner of Jameson First Shot) with Kevin Spacey, Minister Fikile Mbalula & Dana Brunetti (Preseident of Trigger Street Productions)

Dr Manalalele Mhinga, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Dr Patricia Sethe Makhesha, Kevin Spacey, Thandi Brewer, Lebo M & Angela Morake.

Alan Shelley, Kevin Spacey, Dr John Kani & Atandwa Kani

Presley Chweneyagae and partner

Tamara Dey and her boo

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How the first week unfolded in the BBA houses:

Before we discuss Goldie’s awkward eyelashes or the chaos in Downville which many refer to as a ”Tavern”, were you not annoyed by how Prezzo was on Barbs’ case for the entire week? I’m not being biased here, but all we heard from the Kenyan musician was: ”Barbs is lazy; Barbs does nothing for us; Barbs is bossy; Barbs is a diva…” You probably get the point.

Furthermore, it got heated when he was drunk enough to ask her how she can be 34 years old, unmarried and without kids along with the other insults he threw in her face and while many of you would’ve slapped him, Barbs, who Prezzo refers to as ”Tyra”, kept her cool…well at least that’s how it seemed.
He, however, apologised the next day.

Still on who-does-not-like-who news, Mampi was hacked about how some of the Upvillers were questioning her Brazilian weave. Hehehe
While in Downville, Zainab and Seydou had an outbreak over something silly that has something to do with Seydou’s arrogance and boasting.

Speaking of Zainab, I picked up that many of the girls don’t really like her. Explains why she spent most of her week with the boys. Hilda is also another one that wasn’t a favourite amongst the housemates because she was dominating.
Doesn’t she remind you a bit of Paloma who was in seasons 4 and 5? However, Maneta also had a fair share of swearing and bickering with Nigerian housemate, Chris.

Now in less hate and more love news, only a week has past and Zimbabwean musician, Rocky, has tried his luck with Lady May…got rejected, tried Babalwa…got rejected and now recently, he seems to not be giving up on Maneta, who just joined the celebrities in Upville.

While in Downville, Yadel and Alex seem to be getting serious with whatever it is that they are doing. Just the other day, they were kissing. Not the type of kissing between Junia and Malonza which happened on the first day when they were excited and drunk, but a more serious kiss. Know what I mean?

Are you enjoying the show?

Who are your favourites so far and what do you make of the twist that happened on Sunday?

By Sefiso aka @Fizicss

Manchester City has finally done it! After a 44 year long wait , millions of pounds spent on transfer fees it,  has all finally paid off as they were finally crowned the 2011/2012 English Premiership Champions.

I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions while watching this game. In the early minutes of the first half it seemed Man City had the game on lock, although goal scoring chances were few and far between as QPR fearing relegation were defending for their lives. City finally got the much deserved breakthrough and went 1 -0 courtesy of a goal by Zabaleta, faith was restored although United were in a similar position. If the scores remained the same Manchester City would be crowned champions on goal difference.

The second half began with City looking for the second goal to seal their win however an error by the defence enabled Cisse to equalise. In the 56^th minute QPR were down to 10 men after Joey Barton was sent off for a foul on Carlos Tevez.  What looked like a walk in the park quickly changed into an uphill battle when QPR scored their second goal and with all their efforts, City could not penetrate the defence never mind find the back of the net. 90 minutes on the clock and 5 minutes were added on. Very few fans had any faith left however the goal onslaught began City equalised in the 92^nd minute and Sergio Aguero scored the winner in the 94^th minute.

Two goals in two minutes, no one could’ve predicted this much drama, a befitting end to an equally thrilling season. Congratulations to Manchester’s noisy neighbours, finally they have something to shout about.

Scores from other final day matches in the EPL:

Arsenal claimed the third spot which will enable them to play Champions league football next season whereas Tottenham will have to wait till Chelsea take on Bayern to know whether or not they qualify. Wolves, Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn have all been relegated.

In the PSL

Loved the same time kick-off of all the matches it was certainly interesting to see in real time how a one goal could affect the log and how each match influenced the other, there was no shortage of excitement, the PSL certainly did not disappoint this weekend.

Pirates took on Bloemfontein Celtic at the Orlando Stadium and looked to dominate as they had the majority of the possession but Celtics first touch of the match produced a goal which saw Pirates trailing 1-0 at the end of the first half.  In the meantime fellow title contenders Moroka Swallows were 2-0 up against Platinum Stars.

Swallows looked set to go on top of the table as Pirates still could not find the back of the net for the majority of the second half. Credit has to be given to the Pirates caretaker Coach Augusto Palacios who brought on Thulasizwe Mbuyane and Daine Klate both players proved key to scoring of the two goals which sealed them the victory. Pirates still lead the pack at the top of the table, two points ahead of Soweto rivals Moroka Swallows these two teams are the only ones left in the running for the league championship.

Results from other PSL  matches on Saturday

Previous log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns are now number 4 on the log, tied of 49 points with Kaizer Chiefs while Jomo Cosmos face relegation yet again. Is it time for Jomo to fire the Coach?? Hmmm. In other news well done to Black Leopards who are through to the last 16 of the CAF confederations cup, hopefully this boost their performance in the league as they need to win both their last remaining matches to avoid relegation.

And Lastly

La Liga Champions Real Madrid defeated Mallorca 4-1 to become the first team to amass 100 points in la Liga history, beating Barcelonas record of 99 points.  Messi remains top goal scorer with 50 goals and Cristiano Ronaldo with 46. Jose Murinho remains the only manager to have won 7 league titles in four different countries.

What a thrilling season this has been, now we sit and wait for Euro 2012, wohoooo!

By Nomfundo Setshedi

I will look past the disrespectful & overly exaggerated manner in which the story was delivered and get to what really matters.

It appears there is a chance Brown Dash’s family needs help with the funeral.  If true, the family shouldn’t even have to ask for his fellow artists to contribute, they should just volunteer the help. That’s what a community does.

If each artist who went on radio/TV to talk about their love for Brown Dash contributed R2000, there would be enough to give the man a decent funeral.

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What’s messed up is that the family is probably stressing more about having a coffin that looks good enough for the pictures that will be taken at the funeral, having new clothes so they can look decent enough for the prying media and I bet they are also worried about having enough food to feed all these industry people who will flock to the funeral than anything else. Times have changed; maybe we black people need to revisit the expense that is our funerals, but that’s a story for another day.

Right now, I hope Brown Dash’s industry friends will do their best to help the family with the arrangements, whether they ask for it or not. I know we (the fans) always talk about how we don’t want these artists to expect us to contribute for their funerals when they die but surely there are exceptions?  Like when you’ve illegally downloaded an artist’s music or copied from a friend?

Brown Dash is my exception and trust me, if there was a contribution list going around, I’d reach for my purse.

There hasn’t been any word yet on the memorial service or the funeral, except an announcement from Robbie Malinga that a few of the artists will record a Tribute song. I don’t mind a tribute song but I hope it will come after a dignified send-off for their friend. Otherwise they mustn’t bother. We will listen to his music.

I know I sound like I’m making BD the Kwaito Community’s responsibility but I’m just saying it would make his fans really happy if we didn’t have to read that the family needs money for his funeral when he has so many successful industry friends who love him.

Excuse the emotional tone; it’s an emotional time…