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CELEBS VALENTINE'S DAY 101

Valentine's Day:Love it or hate it?   Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is almost here! Yes, the countdown to 14 February  has begun!Everyone's talking about it! Shops have certainly stocked up on roses, chocs and all that jazz.You're most probably planning how to spoil that  someone special in your life - that's if you have a 'Valentine', of course! Or, you secretly kind of hoping that your crush will surprise you with a gift right?  , Mm...If not, no valentine? No problem! single people around the world has dubbed 14 February as Single Awareness Day, which is aimed at celebrating the freedom that comes with being single. Truth is, Valentine's Day has since developed into a day that can be celebrated with anyone special in your life, whether it's a best friend, mother, sister, aunty it's ok! COOL LOCAL PERSONALITIES SAY : Emo Adams, entertainer Valentine's Day is... too short You know you in love when... You buy your g...

COFFEE WITH 7DE LAAN'S ERROL PIETERSE (CHRISTO DAVIDS)GIVES THE INSIDE SCOOP ON HIS ACTING CAREER,LIFE BEHIND THE CAMERA,MARRIED LIFE&MORE

Coffee with Christo Davids on:his sparking career after almost 20 years in the entertainment industry,life behind the camera and more...  Christo and I . ''Acting is not what people perceive it to be" Profile: D:O:B:20 August AGE:30 P:O:B: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town Occupation: Actor, director and writer Christo Davids is quite a nice guy in person-very friendly and down-to-earth all the way, as we meet up at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town.  ''A coloured guy from Mitchells Plain,"  that's Christo Davids in a nutshell. Theatre says a lot about him too, as it is his other half. Many people do not know that he is quiet, thinks a lot and loves sleeping when he can.  Fans of Afrikaans soapie, 7de Laan , aired weekdays on SABC 2, have since August 2007 fallen in love with David’s portrayal of Errol Pieterse, a former street child, now young journo.  ''The only similarity between Errol and I is that we look the same,...

COOL PERSONALITIES SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON CHRISTMAS&MORE+TOP FAST FESTIIVE FACTS!

HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON!   You know it's almost Christmas Day when everywhere you go,you hear the sounds of Christmas carols playing on repeat.Yes,a crazy buzz of excitement fills the air,as people do their last minute Ch ristmas shopping,and of course Christmas trees light up all over, to complete the festive spirit. I caught up with some cool personalities as they share their thoughts on Christmas & more. ..   JIMMY NEVIS,singer Complete the sentence..Christmas is...home to the best food you'll have the entire year. JIMMY AND I. What is your favourite Christmas carrol? Joy To The World What is your favourite Christmas dish? Paella or butter chicken What is your ultimate fave Christmas childhood memory? Swimming the entire Christmas Day with my cousins and my tan was super dark. So much fun though.  What is on your christmas wishlist this year? A trip overseas, to travel more. Something I guess I can only give myself. CHRISTO DAVIDS,7DE LAAN...

REVIEW - Waseef Piekaan's Wrongly Accused + Q and A

REVIEW -Waseef Piekaan's Wrongly Accused - A MUST SEE ! Directed by Basil Appolis Written and performed by Waseef Piekaan Duration:1 hour and 10 minutes Language: Afrikaans with some English. Local award-winning Cape Town performer, Waseef Piekaan always wanted to have his own show at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, today he is living his dream, through his own show Wrongly Accused , back on at the Baxter Masambe Theatre for the festive season. Q and A... 1. Two things people don't know about you?  My father doesn't own a farm, and I am very religious. 2. Do you ever get nervous when on stage? No, but Tuesday night you intimidated me a bit. I only get nervous when people do not laugh. 3. What has been your most embarrassing moment on stage thus far? On the 2nd December 2013, I got booed off stage when performing, because people were angry and too anticipated when they delayed the switching on of the lights festival. Most memorable performance thu...

R.I.P NELSON MANDELA TRIBUTE+FAST FACTS+TOP QUOTES

             R.I.P NELSON MANDELA THE WORLD UNITES IN REMEMBERING HIS LEGACY... Y es, the news South Africans have been dreading to hear for years! The father of our nation... A global hero...the list is endless!  Former President Nelson Mandela's passing on Thursday, 5 December 2013 has left the world heartbroken and shocked, even though it was expected at some point in time. However, politicians, celebrities, ordinary citizens from around the world has since taken the opportunity to celebrate his legacy, as a struggle icon during the apartheid era and beyond. South Africans have truly united in celebrating his life. It pretty much feels unreal and will take a long time to sink in,  even after he is laid to rest on Sunday, 15 December 2013 in Qunu in the Eastern Province. Memorial services across the country are taking place this week, including venues such as the FNB Stadium in JHB on 10 December 2013, where a...

Celeb 101 - CONTROVERSIAL SONGSTRESS KELLY KHUMALO +Q AND A

              So, who is Kelly Khumalo really? + Q AND A.. . ''I never pay attention to criticism, unless its constructive'' In a nutshell : Love her or hate her, born Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo - she is best known for her work as a Afro-Pop songstress and actress. Re siding from Spruit View on the East Rand in JHB , she has had a roller-coaster journey, not only in terms of her career, but her personal life too - assault allegations, drugs, an abusive relationship, wild parties the list goes on... Growing up, gospel music played a key role in her life, as she sang in church from a young age. Kelly was discovered back in 2003, at the Cruz gospel concert. She later went on to make her debut as a professional artist at a Kaiser Chiefs soccer match.Two months later, she performed as the opening act for international music star, Missy Elliot. Career Bliss. . . In 2005, she released her debut album TKO , which lead...