Beyoncé Named the World's Most Beautiful Woman

Step aside, Jennifer Lopez. Another pretty face has taken over the planet. Beyoncé has just been chosen by People as the World's Most Beautiful Woman, a year after the American Idol judge received the very same honor.

Kim Kardashian dating Kanye West?

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

Although Kim Kardashian has continued to play coy when questioned about her rumored romance with Kanye West, new photos of the two add to the growing evidence that they're in a budding relationship. 

Kim and Kanye were spotted strolling through New York City over the weekend while Kardashian enjoyed an ice cream cone and sported earrings bearing West's initials, "KW." The couple attended dinner at Spice Market with other members of the Kardashian clan following that outing, and on Monday night, they were photographed again, holding hands while making the rounds in NYC. 

P Diddy crowned wealthiest Hip Hop Artist

P Diddy

Los Angeles - P Diddy has been crowned the wealthiest artist in hip-hop for the second year in a row. The Hello Good Morning rapper - who has an estimated fortune of £344m - once again beat Jay-Z (£287m) to claim the top spot in a list compiled by Forbes magazine.

The music mogul's wealth is fuelled by his Sean John clothing brand, Bad Boy Worldwide record label, vodka brand Ciroc - a joint venture with drinks brand Diageo, Enyce clothing and Blue Flame marketing.

Tryson Chimbetu silences his critics

Tryson Chimbetu

ARMCHAIR critics who doubted that young dendera musician Tryson Chimbetu’s time as the heir-apparent to the throne has come were left with second thoughts after the musician silenced them with a scintillating act at the Uhuru Concert in Harare.

The concert pitted some of the country’s finest musicians but the young prodigy sprung a big surprise that will remain etched in the minds of thousands of music lovers who were left clamouring for more.

Did Stunner deserve AEA award?

Stunner

Urban grooves “King of Swag” Desmond Stunner Chideme recently travelled to Malaysia where he received an award. The award was for the African Entertainment Awards (AEA) in the category of best Southern African male artist.

The AEAs are three years old and according to their website were formed to recognise African talent.
This year is their most successful as they have included artists from Africa. This is not Stunner’s first award as he earlier this year won three more accolades at the inaugural hip-hop awards in Zimbabwe.

Mashakada widow composes gospel song

Late Cephas Mashakada

The late musician Cephas Mashakada’s widow, Eunice, has composed a song Pane Shungudzangu, which she said would be released in two months’ time.

Eunice told NewsDay that after writing the song, she gave it to Shemu Chibage Mashonganyika, leader of Mashakada’s band, The Sounds of the Muddy Face, for finishing touches.

Reincarnation of Tongai Moyo

Peter 'Igwe' Moyo

When Tongai Moyo sadly passed on last year, his multitudes of fans were grief stricken. The whole music fraternity was shocked at the sudden death of the Sungura maestro. Many thought that was the end of the 'Dhewa' legacy. Muchina muhombe was gone so was his music legacy.

Little did the music fraternity know that, his son Peter Moyo would rise and take up the challenge to keep his father's legacy alive. Peter was thrust in in a huff to stand for his father during his last days on earth. The younster quickly learnt the ropes and stood in his father's very BIG shoes. Since then Peter has never looked back.

Jah Prayzah outshines Gwala

Jah Prayzah

Freddy Gwala’s late showing at the City Sports Bar on Friday night almost turned ugly as frustrated revellers started throwing empty beer cans at his band members after having waited for the South African for more than three hours.

Gwala to record with Tuku on next album

Oliver Mtukudzi

South African musician Freddy Gwala who is touring the country says he wants to collaborate with Oliver Mtukudzi, Soul Brothers and Ringo Madlingozi for his upcoming album. Gwala will today share the stage with Mtukudzi at Richwood Sports Club in Mabelreign in a show that will also feature rising musician Jah Prayzah. 

Kris refusing to grant Kim Kardashian divorce until she admits it was a fake marriage

Kim and Kris

The love may have fizzled, but the drama will not stop in the Humphries-Kardashian marriage. Kris Humphries is now refusing to give his bride Kim Kardashian a divorce until she publicly apologizes and admits that the wedding was fake, according to the New York Post.

Whitney Houston Items Go For More Than $82,000 At Auction

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston may be gone, but her presence is still being felt. Particularly on the auction block. A number of items once belonging to the deceased singer, who died in February at age 48, commanded slightly more than $82,000 at an auction this weekend, with most items drawing much higher bids than they were originally estimated to bring in.

Drama at Freddy Gwala show

Freddy Gwala

There was chaos backstage at Freddy Gwala’s show at Richwood Sports Club in Harare on Sunday after his locally-assembled backing band refused to go on stage demanding a top-up performance fee. The local band was employed to back Gwala for his three-show tour when the South African musician arrived in the country with two vocalists instead of a full band.

Tuku, Gwala live up to expectations

Oliver Mtukudzi

Hundreds of music fans from across the city thronged Richwood Sports Club in Meyrick Park on Sunday in what turned out to be one of the biggest family concerts. The musical showcase, pitting legendary musicians Oliver Mtukudzi aka Tuku and South African star Freddy Gwala rose to its expected bill as wholesome families braved the drizzling whether to pack the venue to capacity.

Nothing between me, Bev: Peter Moyo

Peter Moyo

The much publicised Gweru showcase pitting Peter Moyo aka “Igwe” and dancing queen Beverly Sibanda on Friday sent audiences wild. Moyo, had however, threatened to cancel the concert because he did not want to share the stage with Sibanda, popularly known as Bev.

Whitney Houston's last movie 'Sparkle' - Trailer

Whitney Houston‘s tragic death almost two months ago stings a little bit more when you watch the trailer for her upcoming, posthumously releasing film ‘Sparkle,’ which is a remake and centers on girl groups and the purely magical musical period that came along with the Motown sound.  Watch Whitney Houston in the ‘Sparkle’ Trailer 

Penny Penny Disco Music Legend

Penny Penny

Penny Peny - Nkovani, is now a councillor at July Mawere ward in the Greater Giyani Municipality in Limpopo Province in south Africa. Penny Penny never went to school because of his poor background.

OPRAH WINFREY OWN Was a MISTAKE

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey rues the day she ever launched the Oprah Winfrey Network -- claiming the entire operation was one giant mistake ... doomed from the get go.

Tryson gives back to community

Tryson Chimbetu

Rising dendera star Tryson Chimbetu has started giving back to the community by offering students guitar lessons. Chimbetu, who resides in Glen View, is mentoring over 25 pupils at Glen View High 1 in music lessons.

Machesos traditional rituals

Alick Macheso

Sungura maestro Alick Macheso believes traditional rituals have a role to play in his career following the introduction of a new traditional dance called tora bute (get the snuff) at his live shows.

Speaking on the sidelines of his show at Extra Mile Leisure Centre on Friday, Macheso said ancestors and God gave him guidance in his work and endeavours. It is because of God and our ancestors that I am here. I always thank them in my songs. 

‘Photographers’ abusing Macheso

Alick Macheso

In recent months I have been to a number of music concerts by sungura superstar Alick Macheso where I have seen him being abused by photographers. 

In today’s world where anyone has access to a camera, photographers have mushroomed everywhere and the lot I am referring to are usually in the habit of pulling their customers to the stage while Macheso is performing and standing them besides the star for photographs.