Jay du Plessis - Anthem@Trinations

Jay du Plessis made so many South African's prioud with his delivery of the national anthem before the NZ vs SA Tri-nations kick-off.  

Just another reason to love this artist who went solo after being a part of the hugely successful band Eden.  

Here is another song of his that turned out to be a great hit; and he is not done!  Always waiting in anticipation for any project Jay is involved with.  

Picture from Corne Oosthuizen on twitter

Elvis Blue supports James Blunt

Last season's Idols winner, Elvis Blue, will be supporting James Blunt when the Brit superstar's Some Kind of Trouble World Tour hits SA in August 2011.

As revealed today by journalist and blogger Clayton Morar, Elvis will join Blunt at gigs at the ICC Durban Arena on Wednesday 24 August, at the Coca-Cola Dome Johannesburg on 26th August, at the Vodacom NMMU Indoor Arena in Port Elizabeth on Sunday 28th August, and in Cape Town at the Grand Arena, Grand West, on 30 August.

After winning Idols in 2010, Elvis Blue released a self-titled debut album in November of of that year that broke multiple records, including reaching Gold status within 29 days of release. The first two singles off the album, “Things My Father Said” and “Lighthouse” were massive hits, while third single “Save Me” is currently play-listed on radio stations across the country.

James Blunt’s first album, Back to Bedlam, catapulted him to worldwide superstardom on the strength of massive songs like “You’re Beautiful,” “High” and “Goodbye My Lover”.

His second album, 2007’s All the Lost Souls debuted at No. 1 in 10 countries and sold nearly 5 million copies globally. He's received numerous awards and accolades, including two Brit Awards, two World Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, an MTV European Music Award and five Grammy nominations.

His latest album, Some Kind of Trouble, includes key tracks like "So Far Gone”, “Superstar” and “Stay the Night”, on which Blunt joins songwriting forces with OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder. He's a huge fan of playing his material live, and following the release of his latest he was heard to say, “Put the album out and get me on tour. We’re going to have the time of our lives playing these songs.”

Elvis responded to being chosen to support James Blunt by saying, “Being able to do what I love is something I am very thankful for and being able to perform on the same stage with great, international artists makes me realise how truly privileged I am. Saying that I am excited about performing on the same night as James Blunt would be a tremendous understatement. A year ago I could never have imagined this. I am thrilled and I look forward to the show.”


More on DSTV.com

Ryk Neethling Swimming School

Ryk has started a franchise with the purpose of teaching the youth to swim.  He currently has two branches, one in Faerie Glen and one in Val de Vie with a third one on its way in Mooikloof, opening mid May 2011.

You can visit the website here

Imagine having the best teach your child to swim; and it is such a fun and healthy sport!

Kumar visit to SA

Vincent Ebrahim is in South Africa.  A lot of people did not know who this man was, but you should know if we tell you he is the father in the hit BBC show, The Kumars at no 42.

Interestingly enough, this famous man is actually a South African born actor that went over the to the UK in 1976 already.  He visits South Africa often and still know a little bit of Afrikaans!

His sister is also famous in SA and plays the role of Charmaine in 7de Laan on SABC 2.  Strange how we seem to have so much South African talent abroad that we never know of.

Picture courtesy of Sam Cowen

Huisgenoot Musiekfees-bootvaart

Huisgenoot is hosting another amazing event - these guys just keep on coming up with very creative (and lucrative) ideas around entertainment in the Afrikaans music industry.  


The brand is widely known for its 'Skouspel' and 'Skouspel Plus' concerts, and now they bring us the 'Musiekfees-bootvaart' 


This unique event is on-board the MCS Symphonia and tickets sold last year already.  

Some of the famous South African names to join in the festivities are Nicholis Louw and Bobby van Jaarsveld (two of our favorites), as well as Ray Dylan, Jennifer Zamudio, Karlien Husselman, Charlize Bergh, Christiaan Botha, Quentin Prinsloo, MarNet, Charne Grabie, Willem Botha, Albert de Wet, Karen Ferreira, Jaycee Crause, Jay and Viljoen Retief.

Jacques Survivor Maldives

We are rooting for Jacques as he is one of our favorites to win the competition this year.  Below is his extended profile and then we have also shared a little something special that he did with MXO on the island.

You're the man Jacques, so make us proud.

Beyonce in SA

Heat SA stated today that the latest rumor tells of Beyonce visiting sunny South Africa.  Anyone lucky enough to spot her are requested by the magazine to let them know on twitter @heatSouthAfrica.

Picture courtesy of lightbox

Project album launch tonight

Graham Watkins' Project album launch tonight  at Tanz was a huge success and he has received praise from the likes of Heinz Winckler and Jason Greer.  

Picture courtesy of Helen O'Grady

Getroud met Rugby Premiere

The exclusive premier for the movie was held tonight in all its glory!  Izak Davel plays a lead role and we also loved Heinz Winckler in this one.  
Heinz also attended the premiere earlier tonight. 

Story Sinopsis

Reghart Venter (Izak Dave) is a mechanic from the wring sides of the tracks. He was a promising rugby player but lost his way. After several charges of fighting and assault he gets a final warning – pull yourself together or go to jail.

Regharts sentence is to do community service – practicing rugby with a fallen hero of the Stryders Rugby team, Fafa Beltrame (Altus Theart). “Fast Fafa” was once the fastest wing in the country en a hit among the ladies. Fafa lost his way after he and his wife Kiki (Hannah Grobler) seperated after losing their daughter. Fafa seeks his refuge in drink and in the process alienates everyone who ever cared for him.

When Reghart, unwillingly, is dragged to Potties Place (the local Stryder Rugby Team bar) by his friends he meets Lize (San-Marie Nel). For the first time in his life there is something he cannot fight against. His heart.

Through the metaphor of rugby the two broken men inadvertently helps one another to find their way again.

Website: GetroudMetRugby

Danny K buyers remorse?

DSTV launched their Jumbo remote last year and Danny recently admitted to purchasing one.  He does not sound to sure that it was a good purchase, but perhaps consumers should check it out.  You never know if maybe it was made 'just for you'!  


The DStv Jumbo Universal Remote has been constructed by MultiChoice since the pay TV platform says certain subscribers asked for an easier-to-operate remote. The buttons on the DStv Jumbo Universal Remote can perform all the functions on a DStv PVR decoder, doesn't need to be pointed towards the DStv decoder to work, and is compatible with all DStv decoder models. 

Danny K's DSTV Jumbo remote

Picture shared by Danny K

Jacques on ROER!

Our favorite Jacques was interviewed by Tammy for the TV show ROER showing on Kyknet.  We heard about all the practice runs, making the perfect curry and now we get to see it on our screens.

Don't miss the show!  

Tammy and Jacques - Roer!

Picture shared by Jacques

ATKV Handevat!

David Fourie visited the Inness Thabong school where Duo Dexa assisted with the building of classrooms for toddlers.  

Doel van die projek
Projek Handevat se doel is om ‘n skool uit ‘n bevoorregte gemeenskap te motiveer om ‘n
opbouende, volhoubare projek aan te pak saam met ‘n skool uit ‘n minder bevoorregte
gemeenskap.  Die projek wat gesamentlik deur die twee skole aangepak word, moet ten
uitvoer gebring word in die minder bevoorregte gemeenskap en tot voordeel van die
minder bevoorregte gemeenskap wees.  Hierdie projek moet ‘n langtermynoogmerk hê.

You can learn more about this initiative by visiting their website ATKV-Projects

Danny K Oyster Box Lunch

Danny K is at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga for lunch.

Danny K at Oyster Box Hotel

Oyster Box Hotel View

Arno engaged

Arno Jordaan popped the question yesterday at The Palms in Atlantis, Dubai yesterday.  Not a lot of pictures about this one, but we did manage to get a picture of the ring.

Pictures by Arno

Sean Kingston - Highveld

Sean Kingston visited the Highveld studios today.  Here is a picture of him with one of my favorite peeps, Ricci.

Ricci with Sean Kingston

Paul with Sean Kingston

Jason Greer from Mnet's All Access is also interviewing him this morning in Kempton Park.  This will most probably be on the show next week Friday.

Picture by Ricci and Paul respectively

Sean Kingston in SA

Gauteng’s entertainment mecca, Emperors Palace in association with MXit and Omusic.com and 94.7 Highveld Stereo presents superstar, Sean Kingston live for 2 shows on 25 and 26 February 2011 in the Centre Court.

Sean Kingston

Breakfast Xpress Hollywood update

As everyone knows, Dr Rey visited South Africa at the end of last month.  With the crew going over to Hollywood for their daily broadcast earlier this week, they got treated for lunch by the famous doctor.

Dr Rey with Sam

This picture was shared by Darren today.  

Here are some of the pictures from the highveld website taken during Dr Rey's visit to their studio.  

Ryan Reynolds at U2 CPT

I don't think a lot of people realized this, but Ryan Reynolds attended the U2 concert in Cape Town last Friday. Oceans2vibe got these pictures of him in the crowd.

Jay's Plans for Feb

Jay recently performed at the Innibosveld concert with Kurt Darren and many other Afrikaans artists.  He is doing a show with Lianie May in Cape Town on Friday, 25 February, Heidelberg on 26 February and then he is off to the FM Burger show.

Cover of Jay's Solo CD

Find out more about Jay on his band's website here

Ryan Reynolds in SA

[One of my favorite actors] Ryan Reynolds hit South Africa to kick off principal photography for "Safe House" and he has been pictured shooting his scene on Sunday, February 20. Donning a striped shirt topped with a green jacket, he hopped a motorcycleand rode it behind the movie's crew on De Waal Drive on Cape Town.