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STRANGER THINGS 3: WATCH THE EPIC NEW TRAILER “You let us in…and now...you are going to have to let us stay.” It’s the Summer of ‘85 in Hawkins. Everything is at stake. And only  they  can stop it. … one summer  will  change everything.  WATCH THE EPIC NEW TRAILER https://youtu.be/BJXL6bmWTf0 It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer's heating up. School’s out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group’s dynamic, and they’ll have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Meanwhile, danger looms. When the town’s threatened by enemies old and new, Eleven and her friends are reminded that evil never ends; it evolves. Now they’ll have to band together to survive, and remember that friendship is always stronger than fear. Stranger Things 3  premieres globally on July 4, only on Netflix. For more information, please visit  media....

The Soil, Dudu Khoza, Masoja Msiza to feature at Saturdays COTHOZA music awards hosted by Ladysmith Black Mambazo Ladysmith Black Mambazo Five-time Grammy Award winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo will be hosting the first annual isicathamiya awards, the Cothoza & Acapella Music Awards (COMAs), on the 22nd of June 2019 at The Durban Playhouse. The COMAs will be the culmination of a three-day programme at The Durban Playhouse that includes a masterclass on the 19th of June and the Cothoza Music Concert featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo on the 20th of June. Professor Joseph Shabalala, who founded the Internationally acclaimed legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo 59 years ago, is very happy that these awards are finally taking place, since it has been his “Long time dream for isicathamiya music to be recognised not only as a national music treasure, but also as a great cultural export." The  Cothoza & Acapella Music Awards (COMAs) ceremony on 22 June, will not onl...

Ogilvy Johannesburg has announced Lebo Madiba as the new Managing Partner: Public Relations & Influence at the agency. Lebo Madia  Madiba is taking over from Joanna Oosthuizen, who was promoted to Chief Operating Officer for Ogilvy South Africa in 2018. Madiba joins Ogilvy from Etion Limited, a JSE Altx-listed, digital technology provider, where she was Group Chief Marketing Officer. In the role, she led the amalgamation of Ansys, its business unit Ansys Rail, and subsidiaries Parsec, Tedaka Network Solutions and LawTrust, under the Etion brand.  She has 20 years of experience in the communications and brand-building field. Prior to Etion, Madiba was Managing Director of PR Powerhouse, a communications and brand agency she founded in 2011 and ran until 2017, when it was in-sourced by Etion. During her career, Madiba led three other public relations agencies – Redline, a division of FCB Africa; Chillibush PR; and GGi Communications. Her corporate experience includes t...

Young hair technicians are full of energy, are eager to express their creativity and skill, and we want to be part of their blooming journeys in the hair industry and nurture their talents,” - Sofnfree Marketing Manager Noeleen Burger. In a bid to discover young, fresh and new hairstyling talent in Mzansi, leading haircare brand Sofnfree selected six finalists to compete for the YoungXperts crown prized at R30 000.00. The finalists from various provinces will showcase their creativity and flair at the HairXperts grand finale on June 23rd at the Teatro at Montecasino. “We added the YoungXperts category to the competition with the aim of discovering emerging, exciting talent in South Africa’s hair industry. Young hair technicians are full of energy, are eager to express their creativity and skill, and we want to be part of their blooming journeys in the hair industry and nurture their talents,” said Sofnfree Marketing Manager Noeleen Burger. The YoungXperts finalists include Le...

Red Bull 3Style  aims to celebrate the art of ‘playing with music’ and to honour the DJs who push their culture forward. Today, the next edition of the world’s biggest global DJ competition,  Red Bull 3Style , is finally open for entry. Last year, over 1.200 DJs applied to be part of the competition with hopes of representing their nation. Now, in its tenth year as a global program, it promises to be the biggest year yet. BE INVOLVED Red Bull 3Style  aims to celebrate the art of ‘playing with music’ and to honour the DJs who push their culture forward. Those who enter online will be required to submit a 5-minute performance video to be in with a chance to join what some have called the “ Olympics of Djing ”. Every DJ who wants to be a part of the championships has 1 month to register and enter with their original 5-minute performance video, starting  June 1st 2019  at  http://www.redbull3style.com . WHAT THEN? Later this year, the  Red Bull 3Style ...

-- Joining lead actor Pearl Thusi, cast is to include Vuyo Dabula, Enhle Maphumulo, Kate Liquorish, Loyiso Madinga, Sechaba Morojele, Chi Mhende, Rob Van Vuuren, Khathu Ramabulana, Abigail Kubekha, Otto Nobela, Connie Chiume, James Ngcobo -- Johannesburg, ZA - June 9 2019  - Netflix, the world's leading internet entertainment service, has started production on its first original African series,  Queen Sono,  an action-packed spy thriller produced by Johannesburg-based Diprente. Pearl Thusi stars in the title role as an unconventional spy working for an undercover South African agency devoted to protecting the people of Africa. The series will include an all-local cast including Vuyo Dabula playing Shandu, an ex-spy who has taken a different path. Sechaba Morojele plays Dr Sid, director of the SOG, with Chi Mhende, Loyiso Madinga, and Rob Van Vuuren, playing agents on his team. Kate Liquorish plays Ekaterina, heiress of an oligarch family with ulterior mot...

The annual Bokeh SA International Lifestyle & Fashion Film Festival, now in its sixth year, will once again acknowledge and award local and international film talent with an informative festival culminating in the dazzling Red Carpet Gala Awards, where substantial prize money and offerings will be awarded to the talented winners.  The festival will take place from the 09 - 14 of July 2019 at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town with the main Gala Awards taking place on Saturday 13 July. The festival in Cape Town includes multiple free screenings, captivating industry presentations, master classes and competitions by the featured sponsors, designers and film makers from 9am to 9pm each day. “Our passion for fashion is why we decided to be the host venue for the Bokeh Gala Event for the first time this year. The platform, serving as a backdrop to the celebration of fashion and film provides inspiration to the V&A Waterfront’s appeal as the home of luxury fashion,”...

Let's entertain dad this Father’s Day with a real rock experience and treat him like a rock-star! Music for all your dads - rock and rollers, soul trainers, afro beaters, blues breakers, psychedelic pops, jazz pops, pop pops, bubblegum pops, indie dads,  Americana dads and even the hip pop you never knew you had. Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad so let's spoil them. To celebrate on Father’s Day please call 011 482 5791 to book your table at Calexico Rock ‘n Roll Bar & Grill, one of the best live music venues in Joburg! Live music from 1 until 4 pm. Address: Calexico, 44 Stanley Avenue, Milpark #CalexicoJhb #fathersday #dj #rock #music #celebrate

Tucked away in the quaint little Birdhaven shopping centre, Arbour Café and Courtyard is a French-inspired café and crêperie and prides itself on delicious and wholesome food, sourced from the freshest ingredients. Famous for their gluten-free, buckwheat galettes (savoury French pancakes), Arbour Café and Courtyard is the perfect place for a Father’s Day breakfast or lunch.  The versatile menu is with peppered with delicious offerings – from butter croissants and decadent cakes, to duck confit orange and fennel salads and, of course, a selection of bubby, wine and imported French ciders. For bookings visit our website at  http://arbourcafe.co.za/ reservations/   or call  011 788 4111

Picture - supplied 047 members, Ngcali, Lihle and Sihle are set to take the big stage at the National Arts Festival. The trio that we have heard of, seen perform at our favourite venues and have fallen in love,   recently nominated for best new comer of the year at the SAFMA nomination event last month and are heading to Grahamstown to do what they are best known for.  The Urban Afro Soul trio from Umthatha, in the Eastern Cape are over the moon for having been billed to go do what they love at such a huge festival and promising to be leaving the festival goers wanting more.  Just under 2 years ago the trio boy band was discovered by Vusi Nova they successfully released their debut album last year called Wen'Ungowam . 047's fan base ranges from young to old however they seem to get consist support from the High School Demographic, which is according to 047's brand manager: Rashiky Abdullah " A fantastic position to be in". 047 calls out to the...

"Dads are most  ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song."  - Pam Brown, poet Delight the dads in your life on Father’s Day with a special outing and a memorable meal at one of the selected Tsogo Sun Hotel restaurants around the country that are rolling out the red carpet for fathers and their biggest fans on Sunday 16 June. Ravi Nadasen, Tsogo Sun Hotels COO says, “We are saluting all those loving and dedicated dads across the country with a range of mouth-watering Father’s Day lunch specials ( https://www.tsogosun.com/ offers/celebrate-fathers-day- with-us ) – from spit braais and buffets to fine dining and tantalizing treats – at selected restaurants in Gauteng, KZN, and Cape Town.” Gauteng Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank is laying on a delicious spit braai lunch, with a live band, and a complimentary drink at CUT Restaurant. The cost is R350 per person and R200 per child under 12. Palazzo’s newly r...

Somizi Mhlongo  to host  Sofnfree HairXperts Masters Challenge Finale and Cassper Nyovest and many others to perform. On June 23rd 2019, South Africa’s top hairstyling talent will battle it out at the grand finale where one lucky finalist will be crowned the Sofnfree 2019 HairXpert, winning a cash prize of R250 000.00. The extravagant finale will be held at The Teatro at Montecasino in Sandton under the theme ‘Hairvolution’. After scouring the country for the best hairstyling talent, the sponsors of this premium hair challenge, leading hair care brand Sofnfree, unveiled the competition's 18 talented finalists who impressed during the heated regional faceoffs. The chosen talent hails from Free State, KwaZulu- Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng and Great North respectively. “The HairXperts Masters Challenge has been giving hairdressers a unique platform in our beauty and hair industry for four years now. Not only does it celebrate everything about hair and style, i...

“This is an incredibly exciting brief, providing a platform for creative curiosity and we encourage the entrants to consider all aspects of sustainability and what that means.”    -  Lucilla Booyzen, SAFW Founder and CEO SA Fashion Week’s (SAFW) New Talent Search is days away to discovering our country’s most talented future fashion designer.  Established in 1998, this search is an opportunity to secure long-term growth for the designers who enter. For over two decades, the SA Fashion Week New Talent Search has been revered as South Africa’s most prestigious fashion competition.  Since its inception, it has launched the careers of many of our country’s most successful designers, some of whom include Black Coffee, David Tlale, MMUSOMAXWELL and more recent, Cindy Mfabe. It’s a well-established fact that the most challenging period of a designer’s career is between 5-10 years of the growth of their brand.  Faced with a diverse range of chall...

“Often we don’t know the back story of where our favourite musicians came from and what it took to get them to where they are today. These unique sessions will shed light on their journey and they will perform their favourite songs as well as their hits.”   - Kerry-Anne Allerston. This Wednesday please join Kerry-Anne Allerston and Franskaroo at  Calexico, 44 Stanley Avenue, Johannesburg in paying tribute to and celebrating our musical icons at our intimate storyteller evenings. Spaces are limited, so be sure to be a part of this special evening and  BOOK   your table today.  There is a set menu chosen by the artist and the evenings will be filmed so there will be a strict no noise policy during the interview portions of the evening. Here is more information below: ‘ BETWEEN 2 CACTI: A MUSICAL JOURNEY ’ is a brand new concept series of events celebrating the lives and music of South African icons. Through intimate storyteller evenin...