BBA Stargame: Who is representing Zim?

Wendell

With a few days left before the seventh edition of Big Brother Africa (BBA) kicks off, followers of the show in Zimbabwe are in suspense as to who will represent the country. Last month, organisers of the show revealed this years season would be themed Big Brother Stargame and it remains to be seen if the housemates will be stars/celebrities or if celebrities will feature in the house frequently, not necessarily as housemates.

Sulu in maiden live DVD act

The DVD will also be a tribute to Sulu’s late father. DENDERA musician Sulumani Chimbetu will have a live DVD recording of some of his best songs at the Book Café in Harare tonight. Some of the songs are taken off his award-winning album “Non-Stop” and the DVD is a way of reaching out to his fans that don’t normally get the chance to attend his shows.

Blessing Shumba collaborates with Madzibaba

Rising gospel star Blessing Shumba is working on a song with sungura artist Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zakaria which will feature on the upcoming musician’s album to be released in October. Shumba said all has been settled with Zakaria and the two will go into the studio in August for the song. 

Sulumani and Tryson Chimbetu Feud Over Songs comes to an end

Sulumani Chimbetu

Sulumani Chimbetu and his cousin have decided to settle their dispute over family songs, bringing an end to the Dendera war that had sparked criticism across the music industry. Speculation was rife that there was bad blood between the Chimbetus after Sulumani approached the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) seeking an order to bar any musician from playing his late father’s songs.

HIFA dumps Macheso

Alick Macheso

Sungura giant has been dumped by the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa), as he was preparing for the festival. Hifa said he had nothing new to offer this year. Hifa roars into life on Tuesday. After making initial contact and plans with Macheso’s management for the star’s return to the festival, the organisers of Hifa are reported to have abruptly cancelled the negotiations. 

Nine Year old Malaki Paul brings house down at BGT Auditions

Malaki Paul

Watch Malaki Paul belt out Beyonce hit Listen as he overcomes his stage fright to impress the Judges. Can the 9-year-old convince BGT Judges Amanda Holden, David Walliams, Simon Cowell and Alesha Dixon that he is ready for stardom?

Culled from Dailynews UK

Kim Kardashian at Correspondents Dinner at white house

Kim Kardashian

She may be known for her clinging trousers and revealing mini skirts, but it was a very different Kim Kardashian who stepped out for the White House Correspondents' Dinner this evening.

Mario Balotelli 'likes wearing makeup' says secret lover

Mario and girlfriend Rafaella

Manchester City star Mario Balotelli has reportedly cheated on his model girlfriend Rafaella Fico, 23, with personal assistant Chloe Evans, 21. According to Chloe, she and Mario had sex in October 2011, by which point he and Rafaella had been dating for four months.

Bongani Crowned Miss Zimbabwe 2012

Miss Zimbabwe 2012

Miss Bulawayo, Bongani Dlakama has been crowned Miss Zimbabwe 2012. She beat a bevy of 29 beauties from all corners of Zimbabwe who were vying for the title. Bongani who is a student at the Midlands State University will represent Zimbabwe at the Miss World finals later this year.

Robert Mugabe Junior has rare basketball talent

Robert Mugabe Junior

A fast-break drill finished with a fancy lay-up to make it a basket is what makes Robert Mugabe jnr happy - a sharp contrast from the world of politics, where his father has managed to outwit his opponents throughout Zimbabwe's 32-year-old history.The young Mugabe was in action last weekend when he was part of a Zimbabwe select team that played against American And 1 streetball superstars.

Young Igwe abandons family

Young Igwe - Peter Moyo

All is not well in the large family left behind by the late great musician Tongai “Dhewa” Moyo, who died of cancer late last year. Squabbles, accusations and counter-accusations have torn the family apart and are now threatening to destroy Dhewa’s legacy, Utakataka Express — the band.

Mariah Carey and Hubby Nick Canon renew Wedding vows in Paris

Mariah Carey and Hubby Nick Canon

They have already renewed their wedding vows three times, but Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon clearly haven't found enough ways to say 'I do.' 

The famous couple piled on the romance as they renewed their vows for the fourth time on the summit of the Eiffel Tower. Mariah, 42, looked stunning in a fishtail white gown with a black sash which hugged her curves.

Freeman robbed twice in one night

Dancehall “Doctor” Freeman of Joina City fame had a nasty experience with thieves two weeks ago when he was robbed home and away. Freeman attended a show in Chitungwiza only to be robbed of his wallet by some fans who mobbed him after the show.

Charambas, Blessing Shumba invade Masvingo

Blessing Shumba

Gospel music fans in Masvingo are in for a treat this Saturday when two of the countries enterprising acts, Fishers and Men of and, Blessing Shumba share the stage at Mucheke Stadium. Fishers of Men led by, the couple Pastor Charles and Olivia Charamba will meet Nama- award winner Shumba at a concert organised by the Methodist Church of Zimbabwe.

Sulu to perform in Chipinge

Sulumani Chimbetu

Sulumani Chimbetu is expected to set Chipinge alight with a show at Yadzonzayi Complex tomorrow.The show has been arranged due to public demand in the town after Sulu’s good performance at the 21st February Movement gala that was held in Chipinge two months ago.

New Poster for Whitney Houston's Last Film - Sparkle

It was Whitney Houston's final film before her untimely death in February. And with anticipation for Sparkle building, an appropriately dramatic poster has been released, featuring stunning full-length shot of Jordin Sparks. 

Gringo's son following in Father's foot steps

Taurai Boora - Gringo's son

Cases of sons taking after their fathers have become commonplace in music, but the latest case in this trend comes from the comedy scene. Taurai Boora (19), who is Lazarus “Gringo” Boora’s first born, has decided to pursue comedy, which made his father famous.

Sulu needs Prayers - Alick Macheso

Alick Macheso

Sungura musician Alick Macheso believes divine intervention is the last resort to end the feud between Sulumani Chimbetu and his cousin Tryson over old family songs. Speaking at a recent show, Macheso told fans Sulumani had to understand there was no need to fight his cousin.

Willom Tight bounces back

Willom Tight

They are back. And what better way to make their grand return than on the hallowed stages of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) slated for May 1 to 6, 2012. Performing in the Landrover 7 Arts Theatre at Hifa this year, afro-jazz crooner and composer Willom Tight is bouncing back as one of  Zimbabwe’s most accomplished young musicians. 

Mario Balloteli and Brother Enoch

Mario and Enoch Balloteli

The Manchester City striker was pictured out in the town centre yesterday with his younger brother Enoch, who could easily have past for his twin. 

The pair were sporting matching platinum blonde mohicans, as well as matching outfits.

Kanye West smitten by Kim Kardashian

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian 

Love is slowly blossoming between Kanye and Kim. She has sported earrings featuring his initials and has been seen on a near-daily basis holding hands with her rumoured new boyfriend Kanye West. 

And Kim Kardashian resembled a dizzy schoolgirl in love yet again yesterday as her new beau gazed adoringly at her as they strolled through New York together.  

Kanye couldn't stop smiling as he held hands with the 31-year-old reality star, who looked almost shy as she turned her head away.

Pastor G launches album

Pastor G

Gospel musician Stanley Gwanzura affectionately known as Pastor G is set to launch his eighth album tomorrow at Zaoga Centre at Kingston House in the city centre. The “street preacher” as he is sometimes called, has promised a package full of messages that revive hope.

Winky D dubbed big-headed

Winky D

Violence rocked dancehall king Winky D’s show in Mutare at the weekend, with organisers describing the red hot star as “big-headed”. Hundreds who had packed the Pavilion Watering Hole in the eastern border city turned violent after Winky D first refused to perform citing a poor sound system and then put up a poor show when he did take to the stage.

Tuku, Sulu to shake up Book Café

Two of Zimbabwe’s crowd-pullers, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi and Suluman “Sulu” Chimbetu have a big meet” with a joint show at the new Book Café on Monday April 30, the eve of Workers-Day celebrations. 

It is Tuku’s debut at the popular arts hub which relocated and re-opened in March, but not the first collaboration between the two award-winning artistes. Tuku recorded on Sulu’s song Kwedu in 2010, sharing a verse, and they have done on-stage collaborations “here and there.

Pastor G launches new Album - Indistructible

Make a date with Alexio, Tendai and Selmor at Book Cafe

Alexio Kawara will be partnering with Tendai and Selmor at the new book Cafe this Thursday. If you are in the sunshine city, this is not a show to miss.

TLC - We're Resurrecting Left Eye FOR A REUNION TOUR

For the first time in nearly a decade, TLC will be reuniting for a U.S. concert tour later this year -- and TMZ has learned, the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes will be making a special appearance.

Mereki: A pale shadow of its old self

Mereki

Will sanity ever prevail at Mereki, the popular open-air braai and “watering hole” that resembles the tshisa nyamas” found in Hillbrow in South Africa? Just when many people thought the usually brisk and noisy place had a proper facelift with the new lavatories, state-of-the-art car wash and tap water, for some the place has outlived itself, noisy and pretty boring.

Snipper Accused of plagirising Blessing Shumba's song

Dancehall musician Donald Chirisa, well-known in music circles as Sniper Storm or The General, is to pay Mutare-based gospel musician Blessing Shumba money over the use of the song Hama without Shumba’s consent.

Sniper lately released a hit single titled Godo, a song which he pinned on the beat from Shumba’s song Hama. The song tells of a prayer with Sniper asking God to help him to deal with jealously and sometimes he includes lyrics from Mufaro Chete, another song by Shumba.

Tuku, Ismael Lo to bring Hifa curtain down

Oliver Mtukudzi

ZIMBABWEAN music legend Oliver Mtukudzi is billed to share the stage with his Senegalese counterpart, Ishmael Lo, at the closing ceremony of this year’s edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts at the Telecel Main Stage in the Harare Gardens on Sunday May 6.

The event has been earmarked as a special occasion for the festival with the Zimbabwean music  doyen celebrating his 60th birthday. And to add to the thrill will be inclusion of the Senegalese music wizard who will have to wait for an extra day just to partner with Tuku for the momentous concert.

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.