Hustlers, The Money Tossers, and The Dancers
Sex workers and stock brokers are both known to entertain their clients, dress the part for meetings, and go the extra mile to serve their bottom line. But if only one profession in regarded as work, what does work mean at all?
The 96th Academy Awards nominations are out
Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and Killers Of The Flower Moon nab the most nominations for the 96th Oscars. The Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
2024 Coachella festival lineup announced
Lana Del Rey, Tyler, The Creator, Doja Cat, and No Doubt announced as headliner's for this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
The Recording Academy presents the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards nominees
The Recording Academy announces the nominations for the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards, scheduled for February 4, 2024.
"Big Brother Titans" mirrors reality to offer perspective
While reality TV can be manufactured, it often reflects the cultural zeitgeist at the same time. Yet “Big Brother Titans” present the world with another perspective on Nigerian-South African relations.
Is living through an apocalypse really the motive?
Facing difficult odds during “peaceful” times, shows like “The Last of Us” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” make you wonder whether enduring an apocalypse is worth the effort.
South African book-to-screen adaptations are on the rise
Film/TV adaptations of beloved books are forecasted to become a major touchpoint this year. From books like “Hlomu The Wife” to “Trackers,” with more in production, the bookstores are the next big source of inspiration for South African entertainment.
This Body Works For Me: Stories of scorn and pleasure
South African sex workers take TV audiences by storm with a new reality TV show. Now, audiences can interrogate the commodification of women's bodies.
“Groove”: where South Africa is happy and free
In the post-COVID era, the joy of South African groove culture rejuvenated the entertainment scene. DJs are akin to preachers/choir directors, event organizers are like church cell group leaders, and guests are similar to the most faithful congregants.
Monkeypox: Quash LGBTQIAp+ stigma, deal in facts
As we groove to and celebrate Renaissance, it’s paramount to remember the lives of those living and dead impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. More so, as the world faces the latest monkeypox outbreak, it’s important to deal in facts when discussing the virus, instead of spreading homophobic rhetoric.