Pretoria News is a local newspaper circulating in the Tshwane Metropolitan area. Pretoria News covers a range of local news, as well as national and international news, comment and analysis by experts, sport, entertainment and lifestyle.
There was a time R Kelly believed he could fly. He even believed he could touch the sky. With the way his career was going at the time he crooned those words, the King of R&B probably could. Back to the present, Kelly’s wings have been clipped after a damning six-week trial that laid bare a sordid narrative of how Robert Sylvester Kelly, the man who gave us some of our most loved soundtracks, was in fact a monster who preyed on the most vulnerable – children. Girls and boys, he was not picky. Just depraved, as the court heard. It only took a jury of seven men and five women two days to find Kelly guily of racketeering and eight counts of violating a federal law that…
Britney Spears is reportedly considering following in the footsteps of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. The Toxic hitmaker is reportedly considering the move amid her battle against her conservatorship. According to the Mirror, a source said: “Britney was touched when hearing about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah. “She saw some clips and loved how it was done. She has had a lot of interview requests but has her sights set on Oprah – and Oprah and her team are on board for Britney to do an interview.” It comes as Britney’s father, Jamie Spears, petitions to end her conservatorship after 13 years. The filing reads: “Recent events related to this conservatorship have called into question whether circumstances have changed…
Inkoo Kang In turbulent times, some people instinctively sense in their bones that they’re living through history. Others, often children, realise it by observing history’s effects on those around them. Taking up the perspective of the latter was the key ingredient of the original Wonder Years, which ran from 1988 to 1993. Starring Fred Savage as Kevin Arnold, an unremarkable suburban teen growing up in the late ’60s and early ’70s, the series saw its protagonist coming of age into a world that was shifting under his feet. Only through hindsight provided in voice-over narration by Daniel Stern, who interjects with 30-something Kevin’s nostalgic reflections, does the protagonist fully understand the momentousness of the era he lived through as a youth. The Wonder Years channelled a late boomer/early Gen…
IT seems that Rihanna has slowly been processing what it really means for her to now be a billionaire. In an interview with The New York Times, the singer and businesswoman commented on her new financial status, explaining that she’s still getting used to it, reports Complex.com. She told Extra TV: “It’s tricky because it’s hard to even accept that’s where you’re at, because I know where I’ve come from. At the same time, it feels good to be able to inspire young women and boys, who, like me, come from humble beginnings, who come from parents who are immigrants or who are immigrants themselves, to be able to do this.” She echoed similar sentiments on the red carpet of her Savage X Fenty Vol 3 show. “You know, it…
Sacha van Niekerk sacha.vanniekerk@inl.co.za New York-based celebrity stylist Samantha Brown said in an interview with Insider that the 1970s will be making yet another return to fashion this year, and it’s no surprise the trend is encompassing decor now too. From shag rugs to patterns covering every stitch of fabric, 1970s inspired decor is back in a big way with its warm and cheerful aesthetic that is bringing life back into our homes. How to get the 1970s decor look: Pattern Patterns form a huge part of this trend. From groovy 1970s florals to diamond check and bold, cartoonish illustrations, it’s definitely a look made to stand out. Some opt to allow one print to shine at a time, but the “power clashing” of contrasting prints is also popular. To…
Sacha van Niekerk sacha.vanniekerk@inl.co.za Luxury is no longer about the price – it’s about the value it brings to your life. From gourmet food experiences to travel itineraries devoid of tourist traps, when it comes to luxury, Gen Zers view things quite differently from the generations before them. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is the post-millennial generation. The oldest in this group are just about graduating from college and are already joining the workforce. Although they are young, they are a massively diverse generation and a rapidly expanding group of employees, consumers and voters set to spread their influence in all sectors ranging from film and television to fashion, politics and everything in between. Gen Z is steadily moving into a position of having significant buying power, making…
