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The brief timeline of Kevin Hart’s 2019 Oscars Twitter fiasco

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart was supposed to host the 2019 Oscars, but on Friday he stepped down from the role after a slew…

These were the biggest tracks and artists on Spotify in 2018

Before we mention anything else, yes, Drake was Spotify’s most popular artist globally. Now that that’s out of the way, the streaming music service…

The internet thinks YouTube Rewind 2018 is pretty terrible

Well… it’s pretty safe to suggest that YouTube Rewind 2018 is controversial. The annual video published by the Google-owned service pays homage to the…

‘Comedians of the World’ hits Netflix on New Years Day

If you like stand up comedy and have no intention of going out on New Years Day, Netflix’s latest announcement might tickle your funny…

The new Captain Marvel trailer is out and everyone is excited

Marvel has released the second trailer for the upcoming Captain Marvel movie and it’s got fans buzzing with excitement. The trailer, which shows us…

Sabrina’s sassier and witchier than ever in this new season teaser

This weekend, when everyone in South Africa was busy doing other things (like waiting eight hours to see Beyonce perform for 25 minutes), Netflix…

Hikers, T-rex throw impromptu dance party on Lion’s Head

With the taps running ever drier in the city, it seems that a select number of Cape Town residents have finally lost their minds….

Facebook will pay up to $250k for original content from Buzzfeed and Vox

Facebook has signed a deal with entertainment creators Vox Media, BuzzFeed, ATTN, Group Nine Media and others to create original video content for the platform,…

Will Game of Thrones’ season 7 survive its writers’ egos?

In the beginning, there were Dan Benioff and D.B. Weiss, two men eager to turn George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire…

Catchy ‘Under The Sea’ parody teaches Cape Town how to save water

You might think Katy Perry’s Swish Swish is catchy, and when you throw Backpack Kid into the performance it sure is difficult to shed…

Donald Trump and the Western Wall star in an unlikely Twitter meme

Donald Trump staring longingly into the Western Wall might just be the meme 2017 needs. On his state trip to Israel this week, the…

Shiba Inus borking at fidget spinners is YouTube’s next viral craze

Although we’ve seen some pretty incredible things done with fidget spinners, some people still believe they’re a waste of time, and potentially deadly. It…

Zack Snyder steps down from Justice League after tragedy

Director Zack Snyder has backed away from DC’s Justice League as it enters its final stages of post-production to spend time with family. His wife, Deborah, a…

That Rihanna, Lupita Nyong’o heist film is happening

A movie based on a tweet based on a Tumblr post has been bought at Cannes Film Festival, and it’s the news 2017 needed….

South Africa’s box office: Guardians of the Top Spot Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has held on to the coveted number one spot for its third week in a row, refusing to move…

Last week in trailers: more like The ENOji Movie

It’s been three whole weeks since I’ve done a Last Week in Trailers, and I’ve missed plenty of important ones, but now is not…

Katy Perry’s ‘Backpack Kid’ swishes his way into SNL history

Sit down, Katy Perry. Clearly the people came to see the Backpack Kid. Performing at SNL this past weekend, the pop star whipped out…

Renewed or cancelled: which of your favourite premiere shows are still alive?

It takes courage to fall in love with a show as it makes its debut on TV. The world of television is fickle, and…

This gorgeous novel was illustrated using good ol’ Microsoft Paint

My proficiency in Microsoft Paint is unquestionable, especially when I whip out those uncanny two-dimensional stick figures. But while most of us might not…

ShowMax and Polish mobile operator strike deal

Three months after ShowMax announced that it will offer its service in Poland, the South African video streaming company is now partnering with one…

Apple showcases Table Mountain, Muizenberg in iPhone 7 tutorial videos

As smartphones become more complicated, manufacturers are finding novel ways to educate their consumers. Apple’s new video campaign does just that, shedding light on…

Fidget spinners are surprisingly good guitar picks, viral video suggests

South Africa hasn’t yet been infected by the global fidget spinner craze. Although you can purchase the distraction device at a number of stores,…

HONOR X9c Redefines Rugged Smartphones with Unmatched Durability and Smart AI Features

South Africans Embrace AI: 71% Excited About Future Impact, New Survey Reveals

Temu Survey Reveals Price is King for South Africans

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

Conservio raises $1M to expand sustainable travel

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Dakar dominated by South African built Hilux Evos

Elkann to create Jeep and Stellantis Meta(morphosis)

Afeela is Honda’s luxury EV – with Sony tech