Sometimes keeping up with with current news and hot stories is difficult, here is a round up of what you may have missed:
ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER BREEZY SCANDAL
The Los Angeles Police department is investigating Chris Brown once again after a woman, who has now been identified as Baylee Curran, called 911 claiming that the Grass Aint Greener singer threatened her with a gun.
While the LAPD was outside his house, Breezy took to his Instagram and posted several now-deleted videos with him swearing and claiming that all these allegations were false. He went on to say: “I am a father. I am one of the best entertainers out here, and without bragging and saying woe is me I don’t get enough credit… So at the end of the day I’m tired of this shit. I’m up at 6, 7 something in the morning, talking this shit for something I didn’t do. How would you feel? F*ck this fame shit.”
Chris Brown was later arrested and has now been released on $250 000 (R3.6 million) bail. “Thanks to everyone for their support and well wishes,” Brown’s attorney, Mark Geragos, tweeted. “Chris is out and well. The allegations against him are demonstrably false #TeamBreezy.” Celebrity friends such as Ray J and Bruno took to social media to show support the star.
Prayin for ya @chrisbrown we need ya.
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) August 31, 2016
Stay tuned for more updates as the story progresses.
AKA HEADS TO MABALA NOISE
AKA is allegdly planing to part ways with his long-time record label Vth Season. According to The Daily Sun, “multiple sources” have cofirmed that the rapper has been in talks with record label Mabala Noise and is set to sign a contract with them by the end of the week.
“It is a verbal agreement right now,” says the source. “He should be signing towards the end of the week.”
While the source was described as “reliable”, AKA sent out a statement denying the news.
“There is no comment from me because there is no truth in it. That is news to me, hey. I actiually wish I was signed with them,” said AKA.
Vth Season boss Raphael Benza also denied the rumours.
Is it just a rumour, or will the end of the week reveal all?
IGGY AZELEA AND FRENCH MONTANA GET COZY
Iggy Azalea and French Montana spent a weekend getaway in Cabo – and judging from their Instagram posts they are definitely dating.
The two rappers spent the weekend with friends, swimming, tanning and canoodling aboard a yacht. The duo was also spotted making out more than once, according to the Daily Mail.
Make it official, guys!
SELENA GOMEZ TAKES A BREAK
In an interview with People magazine, Selena Gomez has announced that she will be taking a break from the spotlight to focus on her health.
“As many of you know, around a year ago I revealed that I have lupus, an illness that can affect people in different ways,” the 24-year-old said. “I’ve discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of lupus, which can present their own challenges.”
The singer, who recently wrapped up her Rivival tour, also added her plans moving forward:
“I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decided that the best way forward is to take some time off. Thank you to all my fans for your support. You know how special you are to me, but I need to face this head on to ensure I am doing everything possible to be my best. I know I am not alone by sharing this, I hope others will be encouraged to address their own issues.”
We hope she finds this happiness and health!
GOODLUCK RELEASE FIND ME IN THE FOREST
Following their chart-topping single Thinking About You, GoodLuck – one of South Africa’s most popular electronic music groups – has released a brand new single, Find Me In The Forest. “This is the third single off our new album, which will be released in October.
“We’ve pushed ourselves outside of our comfort zone with this latest song and I guess you could say that it is one of the edgiest tracks we’ve ever released. Lyrically, it’s inspired by all our travels abroad and getting a sense that you are floating from city to city and feeling very disconnected from home,” said the band.
Have a listen here.
Keep up with them via the following social media platforms:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Goodlucklive
Facebook: on.fb.me/1RoLNdq
Official website: http://goodlucklive.com/
Instagram: @goodlucklive
WAYDE UNION ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations to Dwayne Wayde and Gabriel Union who celebrate their first wedding anniversary today. The Being Mary Jane starlet took to her Instagram to show her husband some love. How cute are they? Check out some of our fave pics where the pair gave us serious couple fomo.
(Images: Instagram)
MEET YOUR IDOLS TOP 16
For the last six weeks, Randall Abrahams, Gareth Cliff, Unathi Msengana and Somizi “Somgaga” Mhlongo have travelled across SA with the hopes of finding South Africa’s next superstar. If you haven’t been keeping up with all the musical drama, then shame on you, because the judges have found their top 16 idols for 2016!
Tune in every Sunday to vote for your favourite contestant.
1. Amanda Kunene, 22, Durban North
2. Valentine Mathe, 20, Mamelodi
3. Lucia Jakeni, 26, Everton North
4. Luke Ntombela, 27, KwaZulu-Natal
5. Lusanda Beja, 25, Cape Town
6. Noma Khumalo, 25, Pietermaritzburg
7. Nosihe Zulu, 28, Pietermaritzburg
8. Sanele Mkhize, 21, KwaZulu-Natal
9. Sgherdeed, 28, Boksburg
10. Siyakha Tshayela, 23, East Rand
11. Tebogo Louw, 24, Stellenbosch
12. Terra Cox, 28, Alberton
13. Thami Shobede, 28, KwaZulu-Natal
14. Thamsanqa Mathonsi, 20, Durban
15. Bevin Samuels, 19, Port Elizabeth
16. Keegan Martin, 23, Gauteng
(Images: DSTV.com/idols-sa)