ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Charlize Theron was honoured by Hollywood Friday for a “fearless” career in which she tackled themes including sexual harassment long before the #MeToo movement up-ended the industry. The 44-year-old South African Oscar-winner, who has often played down her flawless looks to win darker, more complex parts, collected the prestigious...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - A group of researchers who statistically analyzed tens of thousands of chord progressions in classic US Billboard hits say they have found the answer, and it lies in the right combination of uncertainty and surprise. Vincent Cheung of the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Science in Germany who led the study told...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Trevor Noah took his new show Loud and Clear to New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden on 8 November, breaking a record in the process. The South African comedian and Daily Show host became the first African to sell out the famous arena, which has a capacity of roughly 14,000 seats. “Last night was incredible! Thank you to...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - New York's fall auctions will highlight lesser known artists next week as the market searches for diversity amid an absence of works set to make astronomical amounts. Christie's set a record price for a living artist during its spring sale this year, two years after selling Leonardo de Vinci's "Salvator Mundi" for $450 million, the...

GEORGE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Mamelani'lali in Thembalethu is bringing Hip Hop and poetry sessions to the people of George every Sunday - absolutely free. The sessions, which have been going on for a month already, feature local artists and take place at the Red Door tavern. According to the organiser, Anele Charlie, the sessions aim to showcase the...

GEORGE NEWS - On Friday 1 November the Wilderness Art Association (WAA) set up in Palms Garden Square to actively doodle for the day and encourage members of the public to participate. The doodle day was part of a drive to collect funds for the Seven Passes Initiative in Touwsranten, which supports and improves youth education and opportunities in...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - US rapper T.I. has provoked outrage by revealing that he forces his 18-year-old daughter to undergo an annual "virginity test" at the gynecologist. The Grammy-winning musician told a podcast how he escorts Deyjah Harris to the doctor's office after each birthday to "check her hymen." "Usually like the day after the (birthday)...

GEORGE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Over the years George has boasted a number of talented musicians who have received national and international recognition. The latest Georgian to join the ranks is the multi-talented Jade van Blerk (20), a former York High learner, who now lives in Cape Town. Jade has already achieved success in the creative makeup field,...

GEORGE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - The George Music Society proudly presents the Songmaker's Trio on Friday 8 November at 19:30 in the Oakhurst Insurance George Arts Theatre. This highly esteemed trio consists of the award-winning pianist prof Albie van Schalkwyk, soprano Antoinette Huyssen and cellist Hans Huyssen, all based in Cape Town. All three are song...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - When Vienna's ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra marks its 50th anniversary with a special concert on Wednesday, it will be under the baton of its new chief conductor who, for the first time in Austria, is a woman. Top-tier orchestras in Vienna - arguably the world capital of classical music - are traditionally a predominantly male...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Musicians who have released new works between February 1, 2019, and January 31, 2020, are invited to submit their music for consideration in the 26th edition of the SA Music Awards under a myriad of categories. The SAMAs are designed to honour and appreciate the best of the best across the South African music landscape through a...

GEORGE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - The George Music Society proudly presents the Songmaker's Trio on Friday 8 November at 19:30 in the Oakhurst Insurance George Arts Theatre. This highly esteemed trio consists of the award-winning pianist prof Albie van Schalkwyk, soprano Antoinette Huyssen and cellist Hans Huyssen, all based in Cape Town. All three are song...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Apple moves into new territory Friday with a streaming television service that features a budding library of original shows starring big-name celebrities, aimed at winning over its gadget lovers at home and on the go. The Apple TV on-demand streaming service was set to debut in more than 100 countries at $4.99 per month. Apple is...

GEORGE NEWS - After 27 years of singing, the George Male Voice Choir is still going strong. Since it was founded in 1982 by Dalene Brits, the choir had numerous successful performances in South Africa and abroad. Throughout its lifespan the choir has always been an ambassador for George. Currently, the choir consist of 17 active members. Gideon Brits,...