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Gabrielle Union has hit back at critics who assumed she bought her 2-year-old daughter a $3 790 (about R52 200)Valentino bag. The 48-year-old actress faced a backlash on social media for sharing a video of Kaavia – who she has with Dwayne Wade – opening the designer accessory on TikTok, and she has now explained how the label sent her little girl a mini-me version of the adult-sized bag and she has been “sleeping with it” ever since. She told Entertainment Tonight: “Valentino was kind enough to send us mommy-and-daughter matching bags. So for everyone who thought I bought my child a $3 000-plus bag when she can’t poop in the potty on her own – um, no. She’s been literally sleeping with it.” Meanwhile, the Bring It On star…
BY NOW, fans of the Survivor franchise are familiar with the “outwit, outplay and outlast” game plan. And many contestants have come into the reality show thinking they have the strategy down to an art form. Perhaps they’ve binged countless seasons, spotting weaknesses and identifying strengths and opportunities. However, understanding the set of tactics is one thing, executing them is another. And it doesn’t matter how prepared you are going into the game, as the days wear on, the paranoia creeps in and the challenges intensify, it takes a lot to keep that hope and hunger for the win alive. On Thursday, viewers got to watch the kick-off episode of Survivor South Africa: Immunity Island and it was a shocker. But that’s the beauty of this reality show – it’s…
Sacha van Niekerk sacha.vanniekerk@inl.co.za Celebrate your would-be wedding date with a “predding”, a fun way to acknowledge postponed nuptials due to Covid. The pandemic has led to a whole host of trends emerging within various sectors of business and society as a result of lockdown regulations. One industry in particular that has had to adapt and evolve is weddings. Apart from satin and lace-covered face masks donned by the bridal party and the inclusion of sanitation stations at every entrance point, we’ve seen couples marry in the style of drive-through movies, over video calls and even with a micro group of guests. Rather than replanning their nuptials to fit within restrictive Covid regulations, some couples have decided to postpone their wedding day rather than compromise on certain elements. From lavish…
Sacha van Niekerk sacha.vanniekerk@inl.co.za Bunny the talking dog is baffling scientists and amazing her TikTok followers as they follow her amazing journey online. Have you ever looked into the eyes of your family pet and wished you could read their mind? Or perhaps, like most pet parents, you long for a way to tell your favourite furry friend just how much you love them. For Alexis Devine, a 40-year-old artist and jewellery designer based in Tacoma, Washington, it’s possible. Devine’s TikTok videos featuring her almost-2-year-old sheepadoodle named Bunny have received viral attention across multiple platforms. Using a selection of buttons with pre-recorded phrases, the shaggy-haired dog is able to push on them with her paws and convey her wants, needs and emotions. From adorable affirmations like “love you” to existential…
Nosipho Nyide Winter is upon us, which means people will be stocking up on some warm drinks to enjoy during chilly days. While many South Africans know how to pair their wines, they might not be as informed when it comes to tea pairings. Jessica Bonin, a tea sommelier, has shared some ways people can pair their rooibos this winter. “Pairing tea with food allows one to experience enhanced flavours through the complementary elements of various ingredients. “It presents your palette with a new depth of taste brought about by a specific tea,” she said. Rooibos and chamomile Bonin suggests that tea lovers pair rooibos and chamomile with foods that are fruity or sweet. “Rooibos and chamomile have a woody, creamy and peachy taste with honey-floral undertones, which complements anything…
Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi viwe.ndongeni@inl.co.za Winter can be one of the most difficult seasons in which to try to lose weight but with a little bit of determination can be the most rewarding time of the year to get into shape. For Hollywood stars there is always the pressure to look your best. In recent times, celebrities have been vocal about being body-shamed by fans and peers but at the same time many celebs continue to work hard to stay fit and healthy. Actress Raven-Symoné from That’s So Raven fame is the latest Hollywood celeb to share her weight loss journey with the world, after losing over 17kg. She posted her success in a video on Instagram. While on a road trip with her wife Miranda Pearman-Maday, she told fans: “Pounds down.…
