Pretoria News Weekend 2022-09-17

As King Charles III signed the visitors’ book at the 18th Century Hillsborough Castle in Belfast on Tuesday, his fountain pen started leaking. “Oh God, I hate this,” he said, clearly peeved. “I can’t bear this bloody thing... every stinking time!” Before noticing the ink on his fingers, Charles had passed the pen to Camilla, who then calmly wiped her hands, picked up a new pen, signed her name and completed the task. Camilla’s 50-year relationship with Charles has been messy, but after years of being vilified as the “other woman”, she appears to be easing into the affection of the British public. Many see her as the no-fuss royal, with neither a temper nor elitist airs, the steady calm at Charles’s side. A YouGov poll shows that 53% of…

Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaney have reportedly been cast in Priscilla. The duo are said to be lined up to play Elvis Presley and his ex-wife Priscilla in an upcoming big-screen adaptation of her memoir Elvis and Me. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola has signed up to direct and write the movie , Priscilla. The film is set to be shot in Toronto, Canada this autumn, and Coppola will reunite with long-time collaborators for the project, including production designer Tamara Deverell, costume designer Stacey Battat, editor Sarah Flack and cinematographer Philippe Le Sourd. In her 1985 memoir, Priscilla, who co-wrote the book with Sandra Harmon, told her side of her marriage to the late King of Rock and Roll. Although most depictions of the Suspicious Minds icon paint him in…

Drake is ahead in the BET Hip Hop Awards nominations with 14 nods. The 35-year-old rapper will go up against Kanye West, who has 10 nods, in several categories, including the coveted Hip Hop Artist of the Year. Drake and Kanye will face stiff competition in the category from Cardi B, Doja Cat, Future, Kendrick Lamar and Megan Thee Stallion. Kanye’s collaboration with Cardi and Lil Durk, Hot S***, has a nod for Best Hip Hop Video, but Drake has two chances for success in the category. The video for his song Way 2 Sexy, featuring Future and Young Thug, has a nod, as does Future’s Wait For U, which features Drake and Tems. Elsewhere, Drake and Kanye will do battle in the Best Live Performer and Hustler of the…

AS A Game of Thrones fan, I had to suppress my excitement when I bagged an interview with Conleth Hill. The 57-year-old actor, a doyen of stage, film and television, is best known for his guileful character Lord Varys, a eunuch who played a pivotal role in the raging warfare for the seat to the throne of the seven kingdoms in the critically acclaimed fantasy drama, Game of Thrones, from 2011 - 2019. Admittedly, it was not easy. But the chat with Hill was so engaging that I didn’t have to worry about that. Hill’s latest role is in BritBox’s Holding, a crime drama based on the debut novel of talk show host Graham Norton. Interestingly, Norton also has a voice role in the show as a radio DJ. Hill,…

Queen Elizabeth II leaves a great legacy as well as a vast collection of bags, hats and signature outfits. During her 70-year reign the queen developed a very distinct style that was always sophisticated no matter the occasion. While her look was forever classic, she did, however, on the odd occasion, have fun with her outfits, surprising her followers with bright coloured suits and her often outrageous hats. But no matter how creative she got with her outfits she always kept her bags and shoes simple. She stuck mostly to black, and you would certainly never see her wearing the high heels Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle wear, or wedges. “The queen isn’t a fan of wedged shoes,” a source told Vanity Fair. “She really doesn’t like them and it’s…

Chemical peels for the skin have been around since the ancient civilisations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece. Despite the popularity of anti-ageing treatments such as Botox, chemical peeling remains popular today. However, face peels are occasionally advertised in a way that could be deceptive. “It is simple to become perplexed about how chemical peels genuinely function because there are so many variations on the theme. Consequently, learn the facts regarding these peels,” says Dr Navnit Haror, founder and director of Derma Miracle Clinic who shares the top 7 myths and the truths of this treatment. Myth 1: Your skin will seem bright red following a chemical peel. Truth: There are different kinds of peels; some are light and need little recovery time, while others are deeper. Myth 2: Chemical peels…