Innholdsfortegnelse for 31-Mar-16 i Drum English

AS WE celebrate Easter or Passover, we can’t ignore that South Africa is a country in crisis. We are facing turmoil, yet some of us continue holding on to the false hope that things will get better. The truth is that we are in trouble because of President Zuma, who is running the country like a township spaza shop. Our leader does not have a sense of right or wrong – it’s all the same to him. What is more worrying is that church leaders – who are meant to be guardians and monitors of our society’s morals – remain silent. Yet the salvation of a nation is very fundamental in the gospel. The book of Proverbs 31:8 states: “Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice…

United Democratic Movement Leader Bantu Holomisa has come under criticism for saying the ANC controls the country’s judiciary. Do you think our courts are not independent from political parties? To vote on your cellphone, go to our website by typing www.drum.co.za in your browser from a WAP-enabled phone. Find the poll on our website homepage and select Yes or No. In light of the latest scandal surrounding the alleged involvement of the Guptas in the appointment of ministers to the Cabinet, do you think President Jacob Zuma should resign? SONWABILE XUNGU NO Even if I think he should, he won’t resign as long his ANC puppets are still dancing to his tune. Leave him alone and stop complaining. You voted for him to be president, and now that he’s running…

FROM HIS first guest presenter appearance on Selimathunzi, viewers loved him – so much so that he got more and more calls to return. A year later, Siphesihle Vazi (23) has proved himself and bagged a presenting job on the long-running SABC1 variety show. We chat to him about his first year on the show, his star-struck moment on air and new-found fame. Describe Siphesihle to our readers, please. Well, he is a passion-driven young man from Newcastle, KZN, who is a lover of people and all things adventurous, sometimes very sarcastic but very easy to talk to. I was born Xhosa, but raised Zulu. Tell us about your childhood. I would say it was normal. I was brought up by my grandmother and mother, but my father was also…

MODEL: Simphiwe Khambule OCCUPATION: Cashier FROM: White City, Soweto SIMPHIWE’S STORY “I’m a 24-year-old mom of four and I would really love a makeover because I’ve neglected myself. “I’m now simply living for my kids, so I want to feel young again but dress more like a working 24-year-old.” SIMPHIWE’S REACTION “The makeover was out of this world - I really did enjoy myself! What I loved the most is it taught me how to pair things, especially how to mix and match colours and how to dress for my body type. “I now know how to present myself in front of people and that generally makes me confident.” ETHNIC PRINTS They’ll probably stay in fashion forever! We paired them with a shirt in a bold colour to make the…

PEACHES PRESERVED PEACHES Sterilise the jars beforehand. Keep them tightly closed in a dark cupboard to enjoy long after summer. PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 45 MIN SERVES 6 500 ml (2 cups) sugar80 ml (1 cup) golden syrup1L (4 cups) water2 kg peaches, halved1 cinnamon stick3 all-spice berries 1 In a large pot, heat the sugar, syrup and water until the sugar dissolves. 2 Add the cinnamon stick, allspice and fruit to the sugar mixture and cook, one batch at a time, for about four minutes or until they are done. 3 Pack the hot fruit into jars, leaving room at the top. 4 Ladle the hot syrup over the fruit. Remove any air bubbles, wipe the rims of the jars clean and make sure the lids are closed tightly.…

‘You feel as though you own this person and his family’ Q HE’S A SERIAL CHEATER I’ve been with my boyfriend for two years. He’s 22 and I’m 21 and we have a six-month-old child. He always cheats on me and made it clear he won’t stop. But he says he’ll always come home to me and he loves me. I love him deeply and I’m afraid to raise our child alone. I’m heartbroken because I feel like I can’t lose him because he supports me financially. Please help. RT, E-MAIL A You need to find a way to support yourself financially. You’re too young to give your life over to another person to do as he pleases with. You’re also too young for this drama to define the rest…

THERE is nothing more worrying for a parent than when your child cries and complains about not feeling well. It’s even more concerning when that happens in the middle of the night and you’re far from a hospital or pharmacy. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to rush off to the hospital’s emergency room. You know your child best, so listen carefully to the descriptions of the symptoms. However, do bear in mind that you can’t confirm any diagnosis without seeing a doctor. Most of the time, it’s better to wait a bit instead of rushing to get medicine, as most ailments will resolve by themselves, says Dr Elijah Nkosi, a doctor based in Soweto. “Most ailments affecting children are self-limiting as they are viral infections that…

NAME OF BUSINESS: Clanman REGISTERED: 2016 SECTOR: Manufacturing and Tertiary Sectors NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: One permanent, three freelancers THERE are few people in the world who would take on the challenge to create a fashion item they desire, especially if they don’t know how to sew. That’s the kind of entrepreneurial spirit that sees Emmanuel Mohlala (21) design and create bow ties that he sells through his business, Clanman. Emmanuel can be found busy working in his studio in the Joburg CBD, creating exclusive bow ties made from quality material that he sells with the help of his brother, Terrance Mohlala, who is responsible for branding and packaging. And while he only started his business last year, Emmanuel can already count some high-profile individuals as clients. “Our clients are boutiques…

SHE’S BEEN South African showbiz royalty for the past 20 years and is used to turning heads wherever she goes. But Sophie Ndaba isn’t only attracting attention these days – she’s dropping jaws. And it’s all thanks to the sleek figure she’s cutting after a health scare spurred her on to make some serious lifestyle changes. Strolling through the foyer of The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, in a figure-hugging black outfit and strappy stilettos, the former Generations star is glowing with vitality. She’s shed more than 20 kg, going from 89 kg to 67 kg, and is looking far younger than her 42 years. Sophie is clearly delighted with her trimmed-down self and gasps with surprise when she checks the pictures on our photographer’s camera screen. “When you come from…

PEARL THUSI @PearlThusi Interview questions from different publications are fun-when they actually do research and not ask the same boring questions. Benjamin Dube @benjamindube Business meeting today with the greats in the edutainment ... my English. @iamtbotouch & @akaworldwide AKA @akaworldwide Donald Trump winning the republican nomination .... Leicester winning the league ..... 2016 is lit. Khaya Dlanga @khayadlanga True, the Guptas don’t appointment ministers. But them offering people roles implies that the president merely rubber stamped their picks. Julius Malema @Julius_S_ Malema Hope @MbalulaFikile will also confirm that he was offered the sports ministry by the Guptas & unlike Jonas he accepted it & complained later…

YOU WOULD expect a concert by one of the biggest female rappers around to be sold out, especially when an extra date is added to part of her Pinkprint Tour. However, when American star NICKI MINAJ performed at the TicketPro Dome in Joburg on Thursday 17 March, only die-hard loyal fans were in attendance. Nevertheless, the pint-sized Pink Friday hit-maker had the crowd dancing and twerking to her biggest hits, including Super Bass, Pills & Potions and Anaconda. Among the pleased fans was Metro FM’s TBO TOUCH who was clearly taken with the bootylicious star. He was spotted singing along to almost every song that Nicki belted out. Predictably, the blonde-haired Barbie doll-wannabe told the crowd how excited she was to be in Mzansi. “I’ve been looking forward to South…

LONG before he became the “most powerful man on Earth”, BARACK OBAMA was just another college student studying political science and trying to woo a young lady in New York City in 1981. A new biopic called Barry, which started filming scenes already, will give us insight into the outgoing American president’s days at Columbia University in the Big Apple. The cast includes DEVON TERRELL, who will play Obama, and Straight Outta Compton’s JASON MITCHELL. Jason played Eazy-E in the award-winning music biopic last year. His role in Obama’s film hasn’t been revealed yet but if his Compton performance is anything to go by, it will be nothing short of amazing! Barry is one of two Obama biopics: The other one is Southside with You, a film about how Barack…

BAD TV AND NEWSPAPERS I totally agree with Motshidisi Mahmlambi about community newspapers that promote abortion, sangomas and witchcraft like these things are accepted by everyone. (Improve our community newspapers, 10 March). Whatever happened to the sections that advertised houses and flats for rent or to buy, motor sales and repairs, cleaning services, lift clubs and other social services for the community? I browsed through the Eldorado Urban News and my eyes fell on an advert that said, “Please note that the credentials of the advertisers who assume the title of doctor, herbalist or professor have not been verified. Caxton Urban newspapers cannot take any responsibility for the outcome of any interaction with such persons.” You can count the few reputable adverts on one hand, the rest is hocus-pocus. The…

What does Angie (Motshekga) know about education (How Bad is Our Education System?)? She holds no qualification in education* yet she runs the country’s education ministry? We need educational specialists to run the ministry. MPHONKI RAMATSETSE, FACEBOOK Motshekga has a master’s degree in education. Our spending on education is one of the highest in the world. The same can be said about the public service and yet we get poor service. WILLIAM KGASI, FACEBOOK…

‘It’s a living organism which will develop with time’ IN MAY, South Africa will celebrate 20 years of its Constitution – a document that sets the moral standard for the country. It’s the pillar by which the country upholds human rights and the foundation of its democracy. At the forefront of the drafting of the Constitution, released in 1996, was Mathews Phosa (63), a lawyer and veteran leader in the ANC. DRUM meets Phosa at his law firm in the leafy northern suburbs of Johannesburg. He’s in a jovial mood and takes great pleasure in an opportunity to inform others about our history. Phosa was with Nelson Mandela during the negotiations at the Groote Schuur Minute in 1990 for the transfer of power from the National Party under President FW…

CREAMS COST: Cheap to mid-priced RESULTS: Temporary Depilatory creams dissolve the protein (keratin) in the hair, making it easy to wipe away the hair above the skin. It’s pain-free and effective, but not long-lasting. HERE’S HOW: Make sure the area from where you want to remove hair is clean. Then apply enough product over the area. Wait the recommended amount of time, usually five to 10 minutes, and then remove the product using a damp cloth. Do not exceed the recommended time. SIDE EFFECTS: Skin sensitivity Irritation LASER COST: Expensive RESULTS: Permanent Performed only by professional cosmetologists, the laser hair removal system uses highly concentrated light to destroy the hair under the skin. This method yields permanent results after a few sessions. HERE’S HOW: Using specific equipment, pulses of the…

CHILLI AND LIME ROASTED SNOEK PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 30 MIN SERVES 4 SWEET POTATOES 4-6 small sweet potatoes SNOEK 1 whole snoek salt and pepper juice of 1 lime 1 chilli, chopped 5 cm fresh ginger, grated 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 10 ml (2 tsp) sesame seeds, toasted Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil and grease with non-stick spray. 1 Put the sweet potatoes on a sheet of foil and fold to form a parcel. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until soft. 2 SNOEK Put the snoek on the prepared baking sheet and season with the salt and pepper. Squeeze the lime juice over and sprinkle the chilli and ginger on top. Pour the…

‘Unfortunately, there is nothing that is cheap enough to manage stretch marks easily’ Q I WANT TO CONCEIVE I had an abortion three years ago and I have now decided to try for a baby again. Are there any procedures to follow for getting pregnant again? HOPEFUL, SMS A Not really, unless you had complications. For example, acute or chronic fallopian tube infection usually forms scar tissue, which can result in a blockage of the fallopian tubes later on. A gynaecologist can do an examination to check if the tubes are blocked. It’s not a routine exam so if you’re not conceiving and have symptoms that might include lower abdominal pain, difficulty in walking and a discharge, I strongly advise you to consult a gynaecologist. Another condition, Asherman’s syndrome, must…

ARIES 21 MAR – 19 APR Towards the end of the week, Venus, goddess of love, moves into your sign, increasing your chances to catch that special someone’s eye. You’ll want to look your best so brush up on your appearance. Some retail therapy or a haircut to create a new look might just do the trick. On another tack, from midweek the chances of a confrontation with an authority figure increase. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 14, 27, 47, 36, 6, 29 TAURUS 20 Apr – 20 May Put on your thinking cap this week. With your personal year drawing to a close, you might want to ponder on the year gone by and make plans for the one to come. It’s also a good week to do some soul searching.…

1. COBALT IS A SHADE OF WHICH COLOUR? A. Green B. Grey C. White D. Blue 2. WHICH AFRICAN HORSE-LIKE ANIMAL HAS BLACK AND WHITE STRIPES? A. Tiger B. Zebra C. Monkey D. Snake 3. ON WHICH CONTINENT IS MOUNT EVEREST? A. Europe B. Africa C. North America D. Asia 4. WHICH AMERICAN CITY IS KNOWN AS “SIN CITY”? A. Boston B. Las Vegas C. Los Angeles D. Chicago 5. HOW MANY GRAMMY AWARDS HAS ADELE WON? A. 10 B. Five C. 13 D. Eight 6. WHICH COUNTRY IS THE SECOND MOST POPULATED ONE IN THE WORLD? A. Brazil B. China C. India D. Indonesia 7. A BIG GROUP OF ACADEMICS IS CALLED A . . .? A. Bunch B. Team C. Bench D. Faculty 8. WHICH LOCAL SOCCER TEAM…

“I don’t want to be famous. I’m focused on music, focused on art” UNMASKED Sketchy Bongo, born Yuvir Pillay, didn’t always plan to wear a ski mask to work. “Sheen Skaiz, who I work with, was shooting a music video for a song he made – he had a ski mask in the car and I put it on as a prop and that became Sketchy Bongo,” the KZN-born producer explains. HOT HITS Sketchy teamed up with fellow Durbanites, Shekhinah and Kyle Deutsch, for the chart-topping Back to the Beach last year, and he’s behind Shekinah’s latest top track, Let You Know. He’s also produced albums and tracks for his childhood friend, Arnold Philips AKA Aewon Wolf, and Tamara Dey’s Samanominated project, Death by Misadventure, among others. SKETCHING HIS FUTURE…

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‘He never wanted people to feel sorry for him’ IT IS ONE of the busiest streets in Gugulethu, but NY1 is strangely quiet today. We’re told the community has been in mourning since the day its most flamboyant musician died. We see the sadness on the faces of Koyo Bala’s three sisters, Zoleka, Noxolo and Ndileka, who were with their beloved brother the day the 39-year-old singer died of kidney failure at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town on 7 March. In an interview with DRUM in 2011, Koyo (real name Mzoxolo Bala), revealed he was HIV-positive and made a commitment to helping others living with the disease. However, three years later he was also diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The odds were too high. We chat with his family and…

IT’S BEEN almost two years since Generations fired 16 actors, and while some of them bounced back quickly, it seems SLINDILE NODANGALA (43) fell off our radars for a while. The curvaceous actress has been scarce on the telly, but now DRUM can reliably reveal that she’ll make her television comeback soon. Slindile, who was the popular Ruby in the hit soapie, has joined the SABC2 sitcom Skwizas, which was created by veteran actress LILLIAN DUBE under her company Lillian Dube Productions. It follows a group of elderly friends – played by Lillian, Mary Twala and Rina Nienaber – as they deal with their habits in Skywards Retirement Village. A few young faces have also joined the show over the years, like Tsholofelo Matshaba, who plays Tiny, and Queen Motlatle…

HER ON-SCREEN character caused a stir a few months ago when she accepted her good-for-nothing taxi driver boyfriend’s proposal. But in reality Isibaya actress LORRAINE “LOLO” MPHEPHI’s love life seems as interesting. DRUM has learnt that the talented mom-of-twins is engaged. The drama comes in because, though reports claim that Lolo will soon be getting married, it apparently won’t be to her longtime lover NATHI DLANGALALA. The actress has also been posting snaps on social media of a diamond ring on her wedding ring finger. “It’s true, she is engaged,” a source tells us. However, DRUM could not verify the claims because Lorraine’s cellphone was on voicemail. She plays maid Pam in the popular Mzansi Magic telenovela, but she’s also been in Yizo Yizo as Mantwa – it’s her most…

her wealthy celebrity lifestyle. “I’m excited to bring my fans into my life for the next journey I’m about to embark on,” she said in a statement. “I’m already having so much fun with this documentary and I know you will, too. There is nothing like capturing these moments.” But unlike reality TV queen Kim Kardashian, Mariah’s fiancé, JAMES PACKER, and her kids, MONROE and MOROCCAN, will not feature on the show. SHE’S smashed musical records with her big voice, now singer MARIAH CAREY (46) is taking over reality television. Mimi will hit our screens with eight one-hour episodes in her show, Mariah’s World. The E! Entertainment special will follow the award-winning songstress from the end of her Las Vegas residency shows to her prepping for the Sweet Sweet Fantasy…

SHE’S a crisis control manager on the hit show The Fixer, but in real life KERRY WASHINGTON won’t even acknowledge whether or not her two-year marriage is on the rocks. When asked about the speculation at an event in Austin, Texas, she said: “Social media has actually been great for (other celebrities’) relationships with the weeklies or the gossip sites because people say things and they say, ‘That’s not true!’ But it’s a little different for me because I don’t talk about my personal life.” The former model and mom-of-one secretly wed NNAMDI ASOMUGHA before giving birth to their daughter, Isabelle Amarachi, in 2013. Further referring to her views on privacy, Kerry said: “That means not only did I not tell you when I was getting married, it also means…

THE CAST of The Fixer, which is known as Scandal in the US, were the stars of the 33rd Annual PaleyFest Los Angeles. A screening of the gripping political drama series was shown at the event, dedicated to discussions of the cultural, creative and social significance of TV, radio and emerging platforms. Naturally, the show’s leading lady KERRY WASHINGTON stunned in her four-tiered frock with intricate geometric and floral patterns. Meanwhile the show’s creator, SHONDA RHIMES, showed off her 45 kg weight loss in a black knee-length dress with floral motif and a yellow cardigan. In the menswear stakes, Kerry’s co-star JOE MORTON sported the favoured shade of the evening: blue. He looked dapper in his tailored suit and gave Empire’s BRYSHERE Y. GRAY a run for his money in…

WATCHING the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Head Robert McBride once again attempt to avoid the justice system, is a stark reminder of how unequal the citizens of this country are before the law. This time, there are fraud charges against McBride. This is the same man who spent six years dodging his drunken driving charges and who eventually had his conviction overturned on appeal. While the poor can spend years in jail awaiting trial, those who have money and access to the best lawyers manage to evade the law. Sadly, this is a precedent that has been set by leaders at the highest level. They spend months delaying appearing before the courts and when they are eventually convicted, they quickly claim a sudden “illness” that qualifies them for medical parole.…

WORK PARTY WEEKEND CHURCH STOCKISTS DRUM Shop at spree.co.za (or go to drum.co.za and click on Spree); Fashion Express 0860-104-764; Foschini 0860-104-764; Legit 0800-203-925; Makro 0860-300-999; Mr Price 0800-212-535; Woolworths 0860-022-002 We make every effort to provide accurate prices, but mistakes may occur. DRUM and the suppliers do not bind themselves to the prices printed here.…

PEGBOARD HEADBOARD This trendy headboard with a Scandinavian twist uses only a sheet or two of pegboard. YOU NEED Pegboard sheets Double-sided tape STEP 1 Buy pegboard sheets to roughly cover the width of your bed. We chose three sheets measuring 1,83 m x 91,5 cm each, and had them cut to 1,4 m high. Our final headboard was wider than the width of the bed to make added impact in the space. If you want less of an overlap, simply use fewer pegboards. STEP 2 Secure the sheets in place with double-sided foam mounting tape. RUSTIC FENCE Collect old fence palings to create an aged headboard that goes well with the stark look that is currently popular. Try second-hand building-material suppliers. YOU NEED Old fence palings Sandpaper Screws and…

IF YOUR relationship with your ex ended badly you would be more than happy to never see the person again. But if you broke up because the timing in your life was not right or worse, you were ditched for someone else, you might still be nursing a broken heart. Now imagine you suddenly meet up again and your heart still longs for your ex, should you take him or her back? We asked Ann Rennie, a senior counselling social worker at The Family Life Centre, and Molefi Lebone, a relationship counsellor, to help you sort through those fuzzy feelings. MOLEFI SAYS: Tried-and-tested sex is like eating comfort food or having your favourite chocolate after staying away from sugar. However, we all know that having too much chocolate can result…

SCANDAL! Anzani (FULU MUGOVHANI) is mortified by some serious attention she receives. Cohen delivers an ultimatum. Layla meets a young man who makes quite a first impression. Maletsatsi unwittingly thwarts a sabotage attempt. Lerumo makes a huge mistake which has terrifying consequences for him and Anzani. Someone is killed, and the first anniversary of another death is marked. GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Karabo (CONNIE FERGUSON) is suspicious when she can’t find the report. A well-known celebrity shows up at the shebeen. Siya pops the question. Cosmo revels in being the man of the moment. A shock revelation leaves Tau reeling. Xolelwa gives a friend some much-needed food for thought. Karabo is taking no prisoners. ISIDINGO Katlego continues to wait for the right time to escape. Katlego pushes Lincoln (LINDANI NKOSI) a…

HASHIM AMLA 31 MARCH KID INK 1 APRIL EDDIE MURPHY 3 APRIL LEONA LEWIS 3 APRIL HUGH MASEKELA 4 APRIL JILL SCOTT 4 APRIL ARIES: LEISURE AND WELLBEING Needs vigorous outlets for their energy. Is impatient and prone to temper flares when under stress. Likes to compete. Headaches may be a tendency. Rather than a team player, enjoys individual sporting activities. The more action the better. Has to be reminded to slow down and take it easy.…

MISS RIGHT Two men are sitting in a bar. The younger man is going on and on about his fiancée, her many good qualities and how she’s definitely Miss Right. The older man sadly stares into his drink. Then he says, “I married Miss Right. I just didn’t know her first name was Always.” CITY LIFE Themba is on the first day of his new job in the city. He is doing everything fast – running from the photocopier fast, running to the men’s room fast, making coffee fast, emptying the dustbins, fast. One of his colleagues looks at him in surprise but doesn’t say anything. Two days later, the guy can’t take his curiosity any more so he asks Themba: “Why are you doing everything so fast?” Themba smiles…

YOU PROBABLY know that large parts of South Africa are experiencing a serious drought. We take a closer look at the phenomenon of drought, its consequences and what we can do to help. WHAT IS DROUGHT? The word “drought” refers to an extended period when it rains less than usual in a particular area for months or even years. The water in the ground, rivers and dams evaporates faster than it can be replaced by rainwater. Remember, water supplies vary in different parts of the world. In areas where there’s a lot of freshwater (like rivers and dams) and where it rains regularly, the results of lower rainfall will be evident quickly, even within a few weeks. That’s because plants and animals in those areas are used to plenty of…

‘ This job was not given to me on a silver platter’ THE SIGHT and smell of flowers lure us into her home. Add the sound of the Indian Ocean, and our senses are in overdrive. We watch the ships coming and going as we chat to Linda Bukhosini, the CEO and Artistic Director of Durban’s The Playhouse Company. Her stylish home has two dining areas – one is decorated with vintage furniture and the other has a modern flair. There’s also a sparkling swimming pool that is perfect for skinny-dipping, Linda reveals. Judging from the interior design in her home, Linda is a woman of many talents. Not least, we discover she’s a great cook too, as she’s prepared brown quinoa, veggies and oxtail for us. She is also…

TELEVISION personality Jonathan Boynton-Lee left actors VUYO DABULA, Cyprian Ndlovu and Siv Ngesi in the dust when he walked away as the new ambassador of JOOP! Homme fragrance. This was revealed at the JOOP! Homme 2016 South African Ambassador event held at The Venue in Sandton, north of Johannesburg. Some of Mzansi’s A-listers were there in their finest attire and actress THANDY MATLAILA, whose company Aptitude Consulting did the public relations for the event, was all smiles. TV personality and actress BOITY THULO, who is newly single after breaking up with Cassper Nyovest, snapped selfies with the likes of Vuyo and MAPS MAPONYANE. And of course KELLY KHUMALO made an appearance, as did actress ZIKHONA SODLAKA, TV personality LAWRENCE MALEKA and designer DENNIS MAPONYA.…

HE PLAYS the role of polygamist Mnqobi Simelane, in the e.tv drama Umlilo, and seasoned actor HAMILTON DLAMINI says he believes in polygamy even though he only has one woman in his life. Speaking at the screening of the first episode of the show’s third season, he said people are too quick to judge something which they know nothing about. “We must be a part of it because women are taken care of even in polygamous marriages,” he says. “It’s just that we are too quick to judge, it’s something that we don’t want to talk about.” He admits that even though he believes in it, he would find it rather difficult to do because “I can’t even handle the woman I’m with, so imagine handling three or four”. Meanwhile,…

THEIR romance has been nothing short of magical, and the proposal was always going to be extra special. So when Seattle Seahawks footballer RUSSELL WILSON (27) pulled out a 5-carat diamond ring on a surprise Seychelles getaway, CIARA (30) didn’t hesitate to say “yes”. Russell and CiCi have been dating since April last year and infamously vowed to stay celibate in their courtship for religious reasons. Of course, not everyone is sharing in the couple’s joy. Russell’s ex-wife, ASHTON WILSON, hasn’t said anything about his new relationship but she did throw shade with a diamond ring profile picture on Twitter. Apparently, it alludes to the 8-carat rock Russell put on her finger! Then outspoken US talk show host WENDY WILLIAMS dissed the pair on her show, saying: “I didn’t know…

IT SEEMS love can cure everything – from weight issues to family tensions. Since they controversially started dating earlier this year, ROB KARDASHIAN and BLAC CHYNA have made no secret of their relationship. From Jamaican getaways, to Legoland visits with her son, jail time and family feuds, the pair have quite the hook-up. Evidently Blac (27) seems to have convinced Rob to come out of hiding and kick-start his weight-loss regime. He looks happier and healthier in recent pictures, even appearing shirtless in a video Blac shared on Snapchat. But if his famous family thought the pair was going to break up soon, they’re wrong. After deleting images of Blac from his social media profiles, fans also thought they were done. “Chy and I are not broken up. It’s impossible…

THIS is no joke: Comedian KATT WILLIAMS was arrested for the second time in as many weeks earlier this month. Katt (42), who has starred in Scary Movie 5 and Norbit, was already in police custody when charges of theft and battery were brought against him. Five women allege Katt beat them up and took their cellphones after he refused to take pictures with them in Atlanta. The funnyman was already in custody for threatening to kill his bodyguard, Corey Dixon, and assaulting him in late February. Before that, he was arrested for assaulting a pool supply store employee. There’s nothing funny about a bad temper, Katt!…