Kwaito star and actor Zola has been released on bail following an alleged attack on a journalist at his home. Zola, real name Bonginkosi Dlamini, was released on R1000.00 bail by the Brixton Magistrates Court following the alleged attack, in which he is said to have assaulted Sunday World journalist Ggwako Malatji and set dogs on him.
Dlamini handed himself over to police in Brixton on Tuesday 25 Octobe after they had been looking for him in relation to the incident.
Friday, 28 October 2011
Friday, 21 October 2011
Seether to headline Cape Town Bike Festival
Local rockers Seether, who are based in the U.S.A., will headline the Cape Town Bike Festival, which takes place at the Cape Town Stadium from 16 to 18 December, 2011, the organisers have announced.
In a career that's spanned nearly a decade, the power trio of lead singer Shaun Morgan, bassist Dale Stewart and drummer John Humphrey, has toured the globe on the strength of five Gold and Platinum-selling albums.
Additional bands and performers at the festival will include local sensations Locnville, Zebra & Giraffe, Good Luck, The Graham Watkins Project and Idols 2011 runner-up Mark Haze, as well as a special performance by international eurodance icon Haddaway.
The festival combines the world of bikes with live entertainment in the form of international and local bands, product displays and a dirt bike extravaganza over the three-day event. The festival will attract not only the biking fraternity, but additional non-biking music fans, women, children and visitors from around the globe.
Tickets are available at www.computicket.com
In a career that's spanned nearly a decade, the power trio of lead singer Shaun Morgan, bassist Dale Stewart and drummer John Humphrey, has toured the globe on the strength of five Gold and Platinum-selling albums.
Additional bands and performers at the festival will include local sensations Locnville, Zebra & Giraffe, Good Luck, The Graham Watkins Project and Idols 2011 runner-up Mark Haze, as well as a special performance by international eurodance icon Haddaway.
The festival combines the world of bikes with live entertainment in the form of international and local bands, product displays and a dirt bike extravaganza over the three-day event. The festival will attract not only the biking fraternity, but additional non-biking music fans, women, children and visitors from around the globe.
Tickets are available at www.computicket.com
Westlife to split
Irish boy band Westlife have announced that they are splitting next year. The band will part ways "amicably" in 2012 following a greatest hits album and a farewell tour next year. The statement read: "After 14 years, 26 top ten hits including 14 Number One singles, 11 Top Five albums, seven of which hit the top spot and have collectively sold over 44-million copies around the world, 10 sell-out tours and countless memories that we will forever cherish, we today announce our plan to go our separate ways after a greatest hits collection this Christmas and a farewell tour next year.
"The decision is entirely amicable and after spending all of our adult life together so far, we want to have a well-earned break and look at new ventures.
"We see the greatest hits collection and the farewell tour as the perfect way to celebrate our incredible career along with our fans. We are really looking forward to getting out on the tour and seeing our fans one last time."
"The decision is entirely amicable and after spending all of our adult life together so far, we want to have a well-earned break and look at new ventures.
"We see the greatest hits collection and the farewell tour as the perfect way to celebrate our incredible career along with our fans. We are really looking forward to getting out on the tour and seeing our fans one last time."
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Stone Roses to reunite?
Legendary Manchester group The Stone Roses are set to hold a press conference on 18 October 2011, with rumours abounding that the band will be reuniting for their first shows together since splitting in 1996.
Singer Ian Brown has apparently confirmed the reunion, reportedly smsing a friend that "we are going to rule the world again. It's happening."
Singer Ian Brown has apparently confirmed the reunion, reportedly smsing a friend that "we are going to rule the world again. It's happening."
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Mitch Winehouse to publish Amy memoir
Amy Winehouse's father Mitch has signed a book deal with publisher HarperCollins to write a memoir of his late daughter. Proceeds from the book will go to The Amy Winehouse Foundation, the charity set up by Mitch and friends to help vulnerable young people.
Mitch said: "I feel that I need to write this book to tell the true story of Amy and to help with my personal recovery. I also want to raise as much money as possible for Amy's Foundation, so all proceeds from the book will go directly to help children who are disadvantaged through illness and substance addiction.
"I believe that through Amy's music, her foundation, and this book, her name will live forever."
Mitch said: "I feel that I need to write this book to tell the true story of Amy and to help with my personal recovery. I also want to raise as much money as possible for Amy's Foundation, so all proceeds from the book will go directly to help children who are disadvantaged through illness and substance addiction.
"I believe that through Amy's music, her foundation, and this book, her name will live forever."
N-Dubz singer arrested
N-Dubz singer Dappy was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend on Saturday 8 October 2011. Police were called to the house of the mother of Kaye Vassell, Dappy's girlfriend, following an alleged argument between the couple. Dappy, full name Dappy Contostavlos, was held for twelve hours before being released without charge.
Dappy and Vassell have two sons together.
Dappy and Vassell have two sons together.
Former Weezer bassist found dead
Former Weezer bassist Mikey Walsh was found dead in a hotel room in Chicago on 9 October of an apparent drug overdose. The rocker had predicted his own demise a couple of weeks previously on Twitter, posting: "Dreamt I died in Chicago next weekend (heart attack in my sleep). Need to write my will today. correction - the weekend after next."
Walsh joined Weezer in 1998 and left the band three years later after suffering a nervous breakdown and attempting suicide.
Weezer paid tribute to their former band-mate on their twitter page, posting: "We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the awful news, our friend and fellow weez rocker @mikeywelsh71 has passed away. We love u Mikey."
Walsh joined Weezer in 1998 and left the band three years later after suffering a nervous breakdown and attempting suicide.
Weezer paid tribute to their former band-mate on their twitter page, posting: "We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the awful news, our friend and fellow weez rocker @mikeywelsh71 has passed away. We love u Mikey."
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Fake Zahara CDs flood Joburg
Pirated copies of Zahara's acclaimed debut album Loliwe have flooded the pavements of Johannesburg and are being sold for R5. According to street vendors, the pirated disks are selling extremely well, with buyers unconcerned about the different packaging.
Loliwe, officially distributed by EMI, is one of the biggest selling local albums of this year and has officially sold over 200 000 copies.
The business of illegally reproducing music albums has reached unprecedented levels, and in July this year well known musician Mzwakhe Mbuli said he would team up with fellow artists to launch an anti-piracy campaign called Shoot the Pirate to try to combat the problem.
Loliwe, officially distributed by EMI, is one of the biggest selling local albums of this year and has officially sold over 200 000 copies.
The business of illegally reproducing music albums has reached unprecedented levels, and in July this year well known musician Mzwakhe Mbuli said he would team up with fellow artists to launch an anti-piracy campaign called Shoot the Pirate to try to combat the problem.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Tupac sex tape unearthed
A tape, filmed at a house party in 1991, has reportedly been found, which shows rap legend Tupac Shakur receiving oral sex while he sings and dances along to his own music. The tape also features Tupac, with a drink in one hand and a joint in the other, having a conversation with Money B from Digital Underground while the woman continues the sex act on him. TMZ.com says plans are underway to release the tape for sale.
Tupac, often voted amongst the greatest rappers of all time, was killed in 1996 in a drive by shooting after leaving a boxing match with Death Row label owner Suge Knight. No-one has been convicted of the shooting.
Tupac, often voted amongst the greatest rappers of all time, was killed in 1996 in a drive by shooting after leaving a boxing match with Death Row label owner Suge Knight. No-one has been convicted of the shooting.
Deadmau5 in S.A. in December
House music DJ and producer Deadmau5 will be performing at a series of gigs in South Africa in December. The Canadian Deadmau5, probably the biggest name in the world of electronic music at present, known worldwide for his over the top live performances and the giant mouse head mask he wears when performing, will perform at Ratanga Junction in Cape Town on Thursday 1 December, at the Wavehouse in Durban on Friday 2 December, and at Wildwaters H2O in Johannesburg on Saturday, 3 December.
Tickets for the shows are available on Computicket.
Tickets for the shows are available on Computicket.
Jub Jub to get no legal aid help
Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye will apparently not be appointed a legal aid lawyer for his murder trial. A legal aid spokesperson, Mpho Phasha, confirmed Maarohanye visited the Legal Aid SA Dobsonville Justice Centre on 7 September, but did not complete the application process so "no legal aid application was received for consideration."
Due to financial problems, Maarohanye has not paid his lawyer, Ike Motloung, who stated that if he was not paid for his services he would withdraw form the case.
Jub Jub faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol relating to an alleged drag racing accident in which four children who were on the side of the road were killed.
Due to financial problems, Maarohanye has not paid his lawyer, Ike Motloung, who stated that if he was not paid for his services he would withdraw form the case.
Jub Jub faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol relating to an alleged drag racing accident in which four children who were on the side of the road were killed.
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