https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:34:08 +0200 The biggest music star in the world’s music is back on TikTok.For a couple of months, Taylor Swift’s music wasn’t available on the hugely popular social media platform. This was due to Swift’s music distributor, Universal Music Group, pulling the music of all its artists.Other artists whose music was also not available since January include Camila Cabello, Rihanna, and Ariana Grande. Unive... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18014 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:58:17 +0200 Actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter made their first appearance as a gender-neutral person.The 15-year-old Fin Affleck was formerly known as Seraphina, the middle child of the Hollywood stars.Fin’s first appearance took place at a memorial service for Jennifer’s dad, William Garner who passed away recently.At the service, Fin shared their memories of their grandfather and read ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18013 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:39:23 +0200 Netflix has been in talks with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle to produce two new shows.The streaming platform has commissioned the former royals to work on two new non-fiction shows.At this stage, the names and launch dates for both shows haven’t been revealed yet although the themes that they will be centred around have been announced.While one of the shows will be a lifestyle show, th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18012 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:24:20 +0200 Hollywood actors Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have announced their divorce.“After a long tennis match lasting over 20 years, we are finally putting our racquets down.”The couple announced their split in a social media post. According to the post, the couple jointly filed for divorce in 2023.“We have always prioritised our privacy, and have been quietly working through this change.”The... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17973 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:52:36 +0200 Actor Cillian Murphy is set to return as gang leader Tommy Shelby in the Peaky Blinders movie.The hit TV series is centred around Irish gangs and has made Murphy a household name. Now, the movie will be shot in September.Peaky Blinders is set around the real-life gang with the same name who ruled the streets of Birmingham from the 1880s until the 1910s.Steven Knight, the creator of the series and ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17914 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:06:37 +0200 With 13 nominations in total, Oppenheimer walked away with winning several of the big awards of the evening at the 2024 Academy Awards.The evening was hosted by comedian and late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.It was Kimmel’s second time in a row presenting the ceremony and his fourth time doing so.The acclaimed movie, which follows the life of J. Robert Op... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17855 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:37:07 +0200 A white button-down shirt worn by Colin Firth in the movie adaptation of Pride and Prejudice has sold for $25,000.The shirt was worn by the actor during the filming of the 1995 adaptation of the Jane Austen novel. During the scene, Mr Darcy, played by Firth, goes for an impromptu swim in a lake while still fully clothed.In the famous scene, the shirt is wet, but when it went on the auction it was ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17846 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:39:30 +0200 South African singing sensation Tyla has announced that she will be cancelling her international tour dates. The 22-year-old shared the news with her followers on her Instagram account.“All of you know that this moment you have helped me to transform into a reality, has been a life-long dream. I am so grateful and humbled by this past year and the way it’s changed my life.”The statement said... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17842 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:10:55 +0200 Following a massive travel accident in January, DJ Black Coffee underwent spinal surgery in South America. The Grammy Award-winning DJ shared the news during an interview on Kaya FM. Black Coffee, real name Nkosinathi Maphumulo, said the aircraft accident took quite a while so he had time to think.“It happened for a minute, so it gave me time to think while it was happening. I had time to t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17826 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:22:12 +0200 Style icon Iris Apfel has passed away at the age of 102.The news of the New York-born Iris’s death was announced on her Instagram account.Iris was at the height of her fame in the 80s and 90s and recently described herself as a “geriatric starlet”.She was a famous interior designer and for decades, she featured in the front row of several fashion week shows.Iris’s interior design skills an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17817 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:22:09 +0200 Fashion house Reformation has announced that Monica Lewinsky has been chosen to lead its latest voting campaign.In partnership with Vote.org, the “You’ve Got The Power” campaign was launched.Lewinsky became a household name after she had an affair with United States President Bill Clinton in the 90s. At the time, she was a 22-year-old employee at the White House and worked as an intern.Clint... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17802 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:48:13 +0200 Acclaimed film director Sir Sam Mendes has announced that he will be making four separate films about The Beatles. The Oscar-winning director said the four movies will me made from each band member’s perspective. Permission and music rights for the four films have been granted by Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the families of the other two members who have passed away, John Lennon and Georg... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17758 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:42:50 +0200 The Royal Albert Hall in London brought together the biggest names in film and television as it played host to the 2024 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (Baftas) on Sunday.The star-studded event was hosted by Scottish actor David Tennant known for his reprising role as Doctor Who in the series of the same name.Hollywood A-listers like Margot Robbie, Ryan Reynolds and Emma Stone attend... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17753 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:39:03 +0200 A massive 36 years after it was released, the song Fast Car by Tracy Chapman reached number one on the iTunes chart.The song, originally recorded by Chapman in 1988, got a country makeover when Luke Combs released his version last year.Joining Combs on stage at the Grammys this year, Chapman made a rare performance as they sang the song together.Chapman’s performance was a surprise to viewers at... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17701 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:15:58 +0200 South African music sensation Tyla has won the African Music Performance Grammy award.The awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday.The 22-year-old won the coveted award for her song ‘Water’.Tyla caught the attention of her now manager and creative director Garth von Glehn when she posted videos of her doing covers on Instagram.During post-Grammy interviews, the singer shared her thoughts on ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17685 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:57:53 +0200 If you’ve been wanting to add a Taylor Swift song to your latest TikTok video, you’re up for pretty big disappointment.That’s because Universal Music Group has ended TikTok’s access to its artists this week. The big decision is based on failed negotiations between the two entities.Should a short video feature an artist represented by Universal, the music will be muted.In a statement releas... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17675 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:48:03 +0200 With the hope of raising awareness about her condition, pop star Celine Dion is releasing a new documentary about her condition.According to a statement, the documentary, named I Am: Celine Dion, is a feature-length film and will show a “snapshot” of the Canadian’s life and career as she battles Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS).“This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the jo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17672 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:48:08 +0200 The nominations for this year’s Oscars have been announced. If the nominations are anything to go by, it should be a good night for Oppenheimer. The movie by Christopher Nolan has been nominated for 13 categories, including the coveted best picture. Oppenheimer paints the portrait of the man behind the invention of the atomic bomb and has started awards season with a bang. Poor Things has ma... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17622 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:54:42 +0200 When Miley Cyrus released the song ‘Flowers’ in 2023 it was an instant hit with the song reaching the charts within days.It’s now been more than a year and the song is still at the top of the charts, adding Miley’s name to the record books.For 37 weeks now, the song has been number one on the radio ranking of songs that reach the largest audience at adult contemporary stations in the Unite... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17609 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 07:31:35 +0200 While most actors are surprised or even shocked when they win awards, Ryan Gosling has officially taken the cake.The American actor was nominated for his song “I’m Just Ken” which he sang in the Barbie movie. Gosling played the role of Ken, Barbie’s love interest opposite Margot Robbie.His stunned expression quickly went viral and became a meme.When the presenters announced the winner, Gos... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17594 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:10:20 +0200 A 22-year-old second lieutenant in the United States Air Force has been crowned as the new Miss America.Madison Marsh is not only a pilot but also a master’s student at the Harvard Kennedy School. She’s the first active-duty Air Force officer to ever receive the national title.Some of her other accomplishments include an internship at NASA, a two-time National Astronaut Scholar, and a black be... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17591 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:18:40 +0200 DJ Black Coffee was left with injuries after the plane he was flying in had to make an emergency landing.The news was announced by his team through a statement.The DJ, real name Nkosinathi Innocent Mphumulo, was travelling to a gig in Argentina when the plane was forced to make an unscheduled landing.The statement said that “the incident resulted in unforeseen complications and left him with som... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17566 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:42:47 +0200 On what would have been the singer’s 77th birthday, Rue David Bowie has been inaugurated in Paris.The inauguration took place on Monday.A statement was launched by Paric city council with details including the location of the street: Next to Austerlitz Station in the 13th arrondissement in the southeast of the French capital.Coinciding with the inauguration of the street, the town hall located i... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17559 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:10:55 +0200 It was a night of glitz, glamour and Hollywood royalty when the 81st Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday.After two of the biggest movies went head-to-head at the cinemas last year which led to the term Barbenheimer being conjured up, both Barbie and Oppenheimer had successful nights.Oppenheimer won several big awards including best drama actor for Cillian Murphy, best director for Christopher... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17555 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:24:41 +0200 The Royal Mail is celebrating the Spice Girls’ 30th year in the music industry with a limited-edition stamp collection.This makes the UK’s most successful girl band ever part of the exclusive list of other bands with their own stamps. The list includes The Rolling Stones, Queen, Iron Maiden and The Beatles.It’s the first time in history that the Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17536 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:58:06 +0200 Two men have been arrested in London after they were suspected of stealing Banksy’s latest art installation. The incident happened several hours after the infamous street artist installed and unveiled the artwork.The artwork features three drones overlaid on a stop sign in the suburb of Peckham, South London.Local news media and social media confirmed the creation as Banksy’s new artwork. The ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17511 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 08:31:56 +0200 With more than 1.5 billion users worldwide, TikTok has become one of the most popular and most used platforms in the world.It’s not only a content sharing platform, but it’s also used to share new music or introduce new TV series and movies.The number one video on TikTok in South Africa was a video uploaded by @latestsightings featuring a rhino chasing a car in a nature reserve. The video got ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17484 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:51:49 +0200 It’s official, the world of music loved Miley Cyrus’s break-up anthem ‘Flowers’. Music streaming giant just announced that ‘Flowers’ generated 1.6 billion streams this year and has broken various records. The song was released in January.Only a few days after its release, the song set the Spotify records for the most streamed track on the platform in one week. It was played 96,032,634 ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17483 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:30:49 +0200 After announcing that she is suffering from a rare neurological disorder in 2022, Celine Dion had to cancel het Courage World Tour.Now, the Canadian music superstar’s sister Claudette has given an update on her 55-year-old siter’s health.In an interview with the Canadian website, 7 Jours Claudette said that the singer “doesn’t have control over her muscles.“What breaks my heart is that s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17482 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:27:47 +0200 Nicolas Puech is set to inherit R216 billion as one of the heirs to the Hermes brand. According to Swiss publication Tribune de Geneve his gardener and handyman could inherit half of it.The 80-year-old Puech, who is single and has no children, is estimated by Forbes to be the world’s 161st-richest person. He is a descendant of Thierry Hermes, the founder of the luxury French fashion house. The l... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17468 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:00:47 +0200 She’s not only smashing industry records and making money while she’s touring the world performing but now Taylor Swift has also been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for 2023.Time editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs said in a statement that Swift is the writer and hero of her own story.“Taylor Swift found a way to transcend borders and be a source of light… Swift is the rare person who i... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17416 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:14:01 +0200 There’s no doubt that tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour are some of the most wanted items in the world at the moment. When you’ve got tickets, you’ve got a lot of power.That’s what happened when a wedding venue owner in the US posted a video on TikTok saying she’d be willing to trade her wedding venue for one night for tickets to the concert. She cheekily added “I’m not kidding.�... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17382 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 09:41:05 +0200 First, there was the fictional Netflix series Squid Game. The show was a massive hit around the world and gained a lot of reactions.Then, the popular Netflix series gave us a spinoff called Squid Game: The Challenge. The reality series follows 456 players around as they compete in a series of games. In the end, the winner will walk away with $4,56 million.The games played during the show are based... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17354 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:44:17 +0200 A woman has passed away after she fell at a Robbie Williams concert last week.Robyn Hall was in her 70s when she attended a concert during the Australian leg of Williams’ XXV World Tour.It’s believed she fell down six rows at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. She sustained serious head injuries during the fall and was placed in an induced coma.She died a few days later.The concert was attended by... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17342 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:37:06 +0200 Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has welcomed his sixth child with his wife Tana.The 57-year-old announced the news via an Instagram post.“One more bundle of love to the Ramsay brigade!! 3 boys, 3 girls… Done.”With the post he also made it clear that this baby will be the couple’s last.They have twins Jack and Holly (23), Matilda (22), Oscar (4) and now Jesse James Ramsay.The sixth child the c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17308 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:18:20 +0200 Actor and musician Jared Leto has gone to great lengths and heights to promote his band’s latest world tour.The 51-year-old recently became the first person to legally climb the iconic Empire State Building in New York.He did it in a bright orange jumpsuit and used a harness and a rope to ensure his safety.Leto told BBC that it was harder than he thought it would be.“I was more excited than ne... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17299 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 08:58:49 +0200 It’s official! Patrick Dempsey has finally been voted the sexiest man alive.The Grey’s Anatomy star made a name for himself when he starred in Can’t Buy Me Love in 1987.Since then, he’s starred in numerous TV series and movies, but has always missed out on the sexiest man title.The 57-year-old told People that he’s planning to use the platform in a positive way.“I’m glad it’s happe... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17290 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:13:41 +0200 Her current Eras Tour is set to become the most successful concert in history and now Taylor Swift has just reached billionaire status.Bloomberg announced the news by reporting that her newfound status is due to her re-recorded albums, the successful Eras Tour and her lucrative concert film.It’s believed the 33-year-old’s music catalogue since 2019 is worth $400 million while numbers from her ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17231 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:03:38 +0200 A song written by John Lennon in the 1970s is about to be released by one of the most iconic bands in the world.The two remaining members of The Beatles have announced that they will be releasing Now And Then on Thursday 2 November at 14:00 GMT.The recording is based on a demo recording by Lennon and was completed by Sir Ringo Starr and Sir Paul McCartney this year.Modern artificial intelligence t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17222 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:08:24 +0200 Veteran actor Michael Caine has announced his retirement.The 90-year-old boasts with a successful acting career that spanned 70 years with 160 films under his belt.His last film, The Great Escaper, was released on 6 October. The Great Escaper follows the story of a World War II British veteran who escapes from his elderly residential care home in 2014 to attend the D-Day celebrations in France.The... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17165 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:25:09 +0200 Hollywood couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has been separated since 2016.This was revealed by Jada during an interview recently where she was discussing her memoir published this week.She revealed that up until now, they were not “ready yet” to go public with their separation as they were “still trying to figure out between the two of us, how to be in partnership”.An extract from h... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17157 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:03:11 +0200 US actress Angelina Jolie has wowed fans of Maria Callas after a first look was released of the actress portraying the opera singer.The upcoming film, Maria follows the life of the legendary singer and will be directed by Pablo Larrain.Larrain is no stranger to biopics, he has previously directed Jackie, the movie about the life of Jackie Kennedy and also Spencer, the movie Diana Princess of Wales... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17140 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:21:38 +0200 Watch out, world! Paris Hilton’s memoir is about to be adapted into a TV series.The 42-year-old recently released Paris: The memoir recently and have shared very intimate details about her life in there. It included details about the abuse she had to endear while at different boarding schools, the account of when she was raped, and the abortion she had soon after wrapping up The Simple Life.Of w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17134 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:57:31 +0200 Several celebrities have come out to warn people about the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI).Tom Hanks recently took to his social media platforms to warn his followers that a video is currently doing the rounds featuring an AI version of him promoting a dental plan.“There is a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me. I have nothing to do with it.”He also post... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17126 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:31:58 +0200 Actress Angeline Jolie has announced the launch of her very own sustainability-focused fashion studio.Atelier Jolie is located in the former home and studio of the late painter Jean-Michel Basquiat in Bowery, New York.Jolie will appear on the November issue of Vogue dressed in items from her fashion studio. The digital cover features the 48-year-old in a swirling strapless-bodice white gown photog... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17090 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:00:49 +0200 Since the release of her memoir, Thicker Than Water Kerry Washington has shared a lot of her secrets, but there was also a secret that she didn’t know about.The Fixer actress found out the truth when she was invited to participate in an episode of Finding Your Roots back in 2018. The show is popular in the United States and tracks the histories of families using DNA and genealogical records.When... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17082 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:32:09 +0200 US pop-rock band Train are set to tour the country in 2024. This will be the band’s first live performance in South Africa.The band’s I Know, It’s Been A Long Time Coming tour will kick off in 2024 with the first concert to be held on 26 April 2024 in the UK city of Manchester. The South African leg of the tour will take place in May with two concerts.The first concert is set to take place o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17075 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:28:36 +0200 British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been accused by four different women of rape and assault.The 48-year-old has denied all accusations. He maintains that all of his relationships have been consensual.One of the women have accused Brand of raping her while the three others accuse him of sexual assault.The events took place between 2006 and 2013.The accusers have all been granted pseudonym... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17044 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:48:18 +0200 They’re back! Popular 90s boy band N’Sync have reunited for a brand-new song.The song titled Better Place will feature in the upcoming Trolls Band Together movie soundtrack. The third instalment in the animated franchise.The band surprised fans when they made an appearance at the 2023 MTV Music Video Awards on Tuesday.In the movie, one of the lead characters, Branch is voiced by Justin Timberl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17029 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:52:40 +0200 Hollywood actor Chris Evans is officially off the market.The Captain America star married Alba Baptista over the weekend. The ceremony took place at the couple’s home in Boston.The 42-year-old actor was named last year’s sexiest man alive by PEOPLE magazine.The couple has been known to be incredibly private and news about their wedding was only announced once they were married.The intimate wed... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17011 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:22:06 +0200 One of the stars of That 70s Show, Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in jail for the rapes of two women. The rapes took places 20 years ago.The sentence was handed down by Los Angeles superior court judge Charlain F Olmedo last week after Masterson was found guilty of two counts of rape in May.Prosecutors said that Masterson used his role in the Church of Scientology to avoid ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16994 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:09:17 +0200 Steve Harwell has died at the age of 56.The Smash Mouth founder and lead singer’s death was confirmed by his manager.According to Robert Hayes, the band’s manager, Harwell had been receiving hospice care over the weekend. He died at his home in Boise, Idaho, with family and friends by his side.Hayes said in a statement to CNN that Harwell was “larger than life”.“Steve Harwell was a true ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16972 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:18:16 +0200 You often hear about teenagers sneaking out of their parents’ home to attend rock concerts, but German Shepherds are something new.It’s believed Storm snuck out of her home in Los Angeles to attend a concert by heavy metal band Metallica. The show took place at the SoFi football stadium close to Storms’ hoe.A photo of Storm sitting on a chair inside the stadium while watching the show has be... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16971 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:15:41 +0200 Every year, prominent individuals from all over the world are invited to attend Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony.This year’s event took place on Friday and actor Idris Elba along with his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba, as well as comedian Kevin Hart attended.The Elba’s recently posted photos of their trip on Instagram. Idris captured the photo: “Sabi and I had the honour of attending the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16970 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:11:05 +0200 They say it’s never too late to try something new and that’s precisely what Agnetha Faltskog is about to try.Her name might not ring a bell immediately, but once you find out that her initial is one of the A’s in the band ABBA, you will surely recognise her voice.The news comes only two years after one of the world’s most famous and successful bands made an iconic comeback in 2021 after co... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16954 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:11:36 +0200 British singer and songwriter Adele recently revealed that she collapsed backstage in Las Vegas.The singer shared the news with her fans during a concert. She said that she collapsed backstage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace after a sciatica flare-up.“They picked my whole body up off the floor.”Earlier this year, Adele revealed that she has been suffering from the condition which, according... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16935 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:46:00 +0200 Comedian Kevin Hart has been forced to be bound to a wheelchair, luckily not for long.Hart took to his Instagram account to share what had happened.Poking fun at himself, he posted: “Ladies and gentleman, the age 40 is real. All my men, women out there 40 years old and above, it’s not a game. Respect that age.”Hart shared how he tried to race former NFL player and friend Stevan Ridley in a d... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16922 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:41:18 +0200 The nation is mourning one of its most iconic news journalists after it was announced that Derek Watts have died.Watts died at the age of 74 after a battle with skin cancer that eventually spread to his lungs. He was surrounded by loved ones.The news broke when Carte Blanche, the investigative journalism TV show that Watts was the presenter of for 35 years, posted on social media that Watts had �... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16912 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:27:57 +0200 Six days after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, Afrikaans rapper Angie Oeh has passed away. She was 24 years old.The rapper, real name Angelique Greeff, died on Sunday at Wilgers Life Hospital in Pretoria.The news of her death was confirmed by her friend and manager Wynand Myburgh.“Those who met or worked with her will know how wonderful and special she was. We are not only losing a ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16904 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:14:21 +0200 Ghent University in Belgium has announced that it will start offering a course “Literature: Taylor’s Version” in the fall.The name of the course is a nod to Taylor Swift’s albums that she re-recorded.The course has been curated by assistant professor Elly McCausland, author of the blog “Swiftarture” and will focus on Swift’s work to engage with literature “from the Medieval period ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16895 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 19:15:35 +0200 If you’ve always wanted to know what it’s like living like a celeb then you’re in for a fun time.That’s because Ashton Kutcher and his wife Mila Kunis have listed their beach house located in Santa Barbara County, California on Airbnb.The listing is currently open for bookings and guests will be able to stay for one night this Saturday.On the website, the description of the house reads:“... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16888 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:16:00 +0200 Canadian singer Michael Buble teamed up with US rock band the Foo Fighters to participate in a longstanding joke between the two singers.At a recent concert in San Francisco, Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl asked the audience if they know the words to Buble’s popular song Haven’t Met You Yet.He did this while he was introducing Josh Freese to the crowd. Freese has played with a number of w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16870 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 22:21:22 +0200 Ryan Gosling has made history by playing Ken in the smash movie Barbie opposite Margot Robbie. Not only has the movie grossed a whopping $1 billion dollars at theatres worldwide only three weeks after its release, but one of the songs from the movie has debuted at number 87.The artist? Gosling as Ken. The song? Just Ken.The song was released on 21 July with the Barbie movie. In its opening week, t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16833 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:30:44 +0200 The city of Seattle in the US has seen its fair share of fans cheering, but nothing quite like Taylor Swift’s concerts recently.The singer performed at Lumen Field over two nights in the city as part of the North American leg of her Eras tour.A local semiologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach said the concerts generated seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake.Caplan-Auerbach said the a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16801 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:05:44 +0200 One of South Africa’s longest running soaps is about to come to an end after 24 series.After 23 years on air, 7de Laan will air for the very last time on 26 December.The announcement was made by SABC2 and Danie Odendaal Productions.Thandi Ramathesele, the show’s executive producer, said 7de Laan is part of South Africa’s heritage.“It has been an honour and privilege to produce a show that ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16755 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:09:33 +0200 Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have joined the big actors’ strike.The actors have joined their unions in striking against several issues including streaming services not paying when a movie or series is broadcasted for a second or even multiple times after its original screening.The union, Sag-Aftra, represents big A-list names like Meryl Streep, Jamie Lee Curtis, George Clooney, Mark Ru... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16735 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 11:08:30 +0200 Former Jackass star Steve-O has literally reached new heights when it comes to promoting his movie.The television personality decided to jump off Tower Bridge in London as part of his plan to promote his new comedy special.“I was detained by police after doing this jump off the Tower Of London Bridge yesterday, but they were totally cool, and understood that I’m just super excited to be taping... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16714 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 21:14:13 +0200 While most singers are used to fans throwing flowers, photos or underwear on stage while they perform, Pink was faced with something much more controversial this week.During her performance at BTS Hyde Park in London, the “Just Like A Pill” singer paused her performance for a few seconds when a fan threw her mom’s ashes onto the stage.The 43-year-old can be heard asking the fan “This is yo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16676 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:07:49 +0200 Golden Globes Have New OwnersThe famous Golden Globe Awards have been sold to Eldridge Industries. With the sale comes the shutting down of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).The HFPA was the voting group that faced controversy over the last few years for its lack of diversity and ethical errors.The demise of the HFPA has been increasing over the past few years as it has struggled to r... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16626 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:02:58 +0200 No, it’s not a flashback or an old story, it’s a brand-new story with a twist.Sit Paul McCartney has announced that the “last” ever Beatles song will be released thanks to the help of artificial intelligence (AI).McCartney explained to BBC Radio that through AI they were able to extricate John Lennon’s voice “from a ropey little bit of cassette where it had John’s voice and a piano�... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16620 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:36:58 +0200 Just when the internet got over the shock that Robert De Niro became a dad at the age of 79, news broke that fellow actor Al Pacino is set to become a dad again at the age of 83.The Oscar-winning actor’s representative confirmed the news on Wednesday.According to TMZ, Pacino and his 29-year-old girlfriend, Noor Alfallah have been dating since April last year.It’s believed that Alfallah, who is... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16550 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:25:30 +0200 Benedict Cumberbatch’s former personal chef was fined 250 pounds after he was found guilty of attacking and damaging the actor’s home.  Jack Bissell kicked down the home’s garden gate while the actor, his wife and three children were at home.The 35-year-old then yelled: “I know you’ve moved here, I hope it burns down.”Earlier this month, the Wood Green Crown Court heard how Bissel... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16543 Wed, 31 May 2023 12:15:27 +0200 Lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart has just become the world’s oldest Sports Illustrated cover star.For this year’s swimsuit edition, she shares the cover with Megan Fox, Kim Petras and Brooks Nader.The 81-year-old told People magazine that she didn’t even think twice when she was asked.“It should have been 30 years ago. That would have been great. It was not a goal I set for myself, but once ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16495 Thu, 18 May 2023 18:18:17 +0200 Pop star Loreen won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with her song Tattoo.The 39-year-old is the second person, and the first woman, to win the competition for a second time.The other persona to have accomplished this is Johnny Logan from Ireland.She expressed her gratitude as she collected the trophy.“This is so overwhelming. I’m so grateful. I’m so thankful. In my wildest dreams, I didn’... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16471 Sun, 14 May 2023 17:39:43 +0200 Celebrated singer The Weeknd has announced that he will be retiring as The Weeknd after his next album.The artist, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, reportedly thought of the name when he dropped out of school one weekend never to return.He started releasing music in 2009 under stage names like Noise and Kin Kane. In 2011 he started releasing music as The Weeknd and has never looked back.In a recen... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16458 Thu, 11 May 2023 15:52:53 +0200 Actor Robert De Niro made a shocking announcement this week when he told a reporter that he became a dad again for the seventh time.The 79-year-old revealed the good news during an interview with ET Canada about his latest movie About My Father.The movie features a strong parenting theme and De Niro had this to say about kids.“I mean, there’s no way around it with kids. I don’t like to have ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16453 Wed, 10 May 2023 20:00:33 +0200 During the coronavirus lockdown phase drag on, people were running out of things to keep them entertained. Many people created their own new ways to entertain themselves. For Liz Coto that was creating something not only to make her family laugh but also entertain her neighbours in the process as well. They regarded the sidewalk in front of their home as "the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Stupid... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16442 Tue, 09 May 2023 09:14:04 +0200 For the first time in 15 years, some of Hollywood’s biggest shows have come to a halt thanks to a writers’ strike.Late-night shows hosted by the likes of Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon have all been forced to cancel upcoming recordings of shows. During these late-night shows, hosts typically use jokes written by a group of writers. The jokes are usuall... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16432 Thu, 04 May 2023 22:00:28 +0200 Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams has announced that he will be touring the country towards the end of the year.The ‘Summer of 69’ hitmaker kickstarted his So Happy It Hurts tour in Europe in January 2022 after releasing his 15th studio album with the same name in March of the same year. The album was nominated as the best rock album of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards.He shared the news... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16365 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:16:12 +0200 Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio testified in Washington on Monday in a political corruption trial.DiCaprio is not accused of any wrongdoing in what is said to become one of the biggest embezzlement cases the world has ever seen.The trial centres around Pras Michel and Low Take Jho and DiCaprio’s involvement as a witness stems from the money he received to make his Wolf Of Wall Street movi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16313 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:42:19 +0200 A spokesperson for the royal family has said that rumours doing the rounds of Princess Charlene and Prince Albert heading for a divorce are “malicious rumours”.This isn’t the first time that rumours about the royal couple’s marriage have surfaced after the Princess’ lengthy stay in South Africa in 2021.South African Princess Charlene spent a couple of months in South Africa in 2021 focus... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16278 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:35:49 +0200 It definitely beats getting married in a courthouse.That was one couple’s attitude when they got married at a Taylor Swift concert. Thirty-year-old Rene Hurtado has always been a major fan of the singer and decided that there’s no better place to tie the knot than in the front row at one of her concerts.Rene and her fiancé, Max Bochman attended the first night of the singer’s The Eras Tour ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16236 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:15:14 +0200 Canadian rocker Avril Lavigne confronted a topless protester while she was on stage introducing a performance.The singer attended Monday’s Juno ceremony.The topless woman had a message on her back that read “save the greenbelt”. It is believed the copy references a housing development planned by the local Ontario government.The BBC reports that in November, the Ontario government issued new ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16190 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:13:41 +0200 The 95th Academy Awards Ceremony took place on Sunday and Hollywood showed up in their finest outfits.This year’s Oscars was hosted by comedian and TV host Jimmy Kimmel who poked fun at Will Smith who infamously slapped host Chris Rock across the face for making a joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett.The night was dominated by the movie Everything Everywhere All At Once dishing up the Oscars f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16179 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:27:54 +0200 Tributes from all over the country have been pouring in after legendary broadcaster Mark Pilgrim passed away on Sunday. He was 53.Pilgrim fought a very brave and public fight against cancer but eventually died due to stage four lung cancer.The news of his death was announced on Facebook by Lloyd Madurai, managing director at HOT 102.7FM: “Our hero and brother and much-loved radio personality Mar... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16152 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:14:55 +0200 Actor Tom Cruise shared his love for South Africa and its people while accepting an award. He was awarded the David O. Selznick Achievement Award by the Producers Guild of America on 26 February.During his acceptance speech, he referred to his time in South Africa. He filmed some of Mission Impossible 8 while here and was impressed with the country’s Ubuntu philosophy.“My whole life, I wanted ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16139 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:18:53 +0200 Famed British author Roald Dahl’s books have undergone a makeover to make them more suitable for modern audiences.The changes were made by the author’s estate and publisher.Changes include referencing the size of Augustus Gloop from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He is now described as “enormous” because the word “fat” has been removed from every book.Mrs Twit from the Twits is onl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16088 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:43:03 +0200 Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with dementia.The actor’s family released a statement on Instagram confirming the news after the actor was diagnosed with aphasia last year. The Die Hard star retired from acting as soon as the diagnosis was made.The statement, released by Willis, his wife Emma Heming, his ex-wife Demi Moore and his five daughters, read: “Our family wanted to start by ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16075 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:44:15 +0200 Rapper AKA’s family has expressed their gratitude for South Africa as they deal with their loss.Kiernan AKA Forbes was killed in a hit on Friday night. The incident happened in Florida Road, Durban as the 35-year-old and celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane left a restaurant.AKA was in Durban to perform at a club later that night. It’s believed he was on his way to the club when he left ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16044 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:24:16 +0200 The Fast and the Furious movie franchise has been one of the most successful ever, and while the storyline strayed away from cars and racing and the associated lifestyle more than a few movies ago, it did amazing things for the worldwide aftermarket tuning industry. Since way back in 2001 tuning shops and car owners have modelled themselves on what was seen in the movie, and it helped the massive ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16040 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 11:44:19 +0200 Singer Chris Brown took to social media to apologise to Robert Glasper for taking his frustration over losing on him.Glasper won Best R&B Album at the Grammys on Sunday. His album Black Radio III beat his fellow nominees including Mary J. Blige’s Good Morning Gorgeous, Chris Brown’s Breezy.Brown, not impressed with the loss, shared an image of Glasper on his Instagram stories and wrote:“... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16031 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:48:25 +0200 Actress Viola Davis has joined a new club and it’s a pretty exclusive one to be part of. There are only 18 members and they’re all extremely talented.With the Grammy Award that she won at this year’s ceremony, she has now officially earned EGOT status.Artists can only earn EGOT status if they manage to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award.David won the Grammy for Best Audio Book, narrat... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16020 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:21:16 +0200 Long-time TV host Dr Phil has announced the end of his show.As the host of the show, Phil McGraw has been on air since 2002.McGraw made his TV debut as a guest life coach on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the 1990s. Winfrey then helped him to launch his very own show.In a statement released by CBS Media Ventures, the show’s production company, McGraw said he has been “blessed with over 25 wonderful... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16005 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:57:06 +0200 United States first lady Jill Biden will present an award at this year’s Grammy Awards.Although it’s the first time that Biden will be presenting at the Grammys, she’s not the only first lady to appear at the awards.Reuters reports that former first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the Grammys for an opening segment in 2019 and won a Grammy a year later for best spoken world... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16003 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 07:34:47 +0200 Although comedian Trevor Noah might be a well-known figure for many people across the globe, his afro comb clearly isn’t.During his holiday in Mexico, Noah shared several photos on his Instagram account. It seems as if he is having a great time as he’s singing the country’s praises in his post.He captioned the post with the following: “The best food, the best people, the best surprise. Gra... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=15998 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:09:30 +0200 A biographical movie about the life of Michael Jackson is in the works.It was recently announced that the king of pop’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will portray him in the movie.Jaafar is the son of Michael’s oldest brother, Jermaine Jackson.Lionsgate, the studio behind the much-anticipated movie, said that Michael will explore “the complicated man who became the King of Pop” and will include ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=15996 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:05:54 +0200 The sci-fi adventure Everything Everywhere All At Once is leading the 2023 Oscar nominations. With 11 nominations including best picture, it leads the race with the western All Quiet On The Western Front and the dark comedy The Banshees Of Inisherin following closely behind.The other movies competing for best picture are:Avatar: The Way Of Water Top Gun: MaverickElvisThe FabelmansTarTriangle Of Sa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=15980 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 08:54:09 +0200 British actor Julian Sands is still missing after going hiking in the Los Angeles area.The actor is best known for his starring roles in movies like “Warlock” as well as “A Room With A View”.Variety reports that the actor went hiking in the Baldy Bowl hiking area, located almost 80 km east of Los Angeles on 13 January.The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department released a statement re... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=15964 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:56:48 +0200 Following a break-up with footballer Gerard Pique, Shakira is not only getting the best revenge, but she’s also breaking records at the same time.The Colombian singer’s latest song is titled BZRP Music Sessions #53 and is a collaboration with Argentinian DJ Bizarrap.The video for the song has been viewed more than 110 million times and has become the most-watched new Latin song ever. A stagger... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=15909 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 17:38:21 +0200 It’s official, The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights has just been announced as Spotify’s most streamed song.The song was originally released on 29 November 2019 and was the second single from the Canadian’s fourth studio album After Hours. At the time it debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 11. The next week it went straight to number 1 where it stayed for a total of four weeks.In total, Bli... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=15892 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:33:21 +0200