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.
Ed Sheeran took the stand for the first time this week to defend against allegations he copied elements of Marvin Gaye’s 1973 hit Let’s Get It On when producing his own 2014 hit song, Thinking Out Loud. Heirs of Gaye’s collaborator and Let’s Get It On co-writer Eric Townsend sued Sheeran in 2017, alleging copyright infringement over similarities in the two songs’ chord progressions. The trial has been delayed several times since, but as it gets underway in New York District Court, experts are watching for a ruling that could set a new copyright precedent in the entertainment industry. A loss for Sheeran could expand the commonly-understood boundaries of music copyright and mean more claims brought against popular artists who have built off existing songs to create something of their…
Succession has returned for its fourth and final season, giving the show’s fans one last opportunity to watch the kids of the wealthy Roy family desperately try to gain the approval of their media mogul father by any means necessary. I’ve watched every episode. But at one point, I started to wonder: Where’s the appeal in watching obnoxious, pampered, backstabbing siblings? Inspired by the family of Fox Corp chairperson Rupert Murdoch, with themes and a premise pulled from Shakespeare’s King Lear, Succession tells the story of an ageing patriarch who must decide which of his four children will replace him at the top. It’s easy to assume that much of the show’s appeal lies in its playful critiques of right-wing media and the billionaire class. But in my view, the…
Patti LuPone “does not like” that Kim Kardashian has been cast in American Horror Story. The 42-year-old reality star has landed a part in the upcoming 12th season of the hit FX anthology series by Ryan Murphy, which will see her star alongside Emma Roberts. But Broadway legend LuPone – who played Joan Ramsey on earlier episodes of the show – expressed her disdain by referencing the lyrics to the Noel Coward song Mrs Worthington as she claimed Kardashian’s casting will “take away” an opportunity from actors. In an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen asked her: “You don’t like it, do you?” LuPone, who has held leading roles in musicals such as Gypsy, lamented: “No I don’t! She’s taking roles from actors. Excuse me, excuse me,…
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are “excited” for Bad Boys 4 as filming continues. The two actors are on set working on the fourth film in the buddy cop franchise and revealed they are both feeling hyped for the upcoming movie. Appearing remotely at CinemaCon, Smith said: “We’re hype, we’re excited.” He apologised for the duo not being in Las Vegas in person, but Lawrence was quick to interject. Noting they’re four weeks into filming the new movie, he quipped: “We’re not sorry we couldn’t be there." Smith joked: “We glad we not there because we here and they’re paying us to be here.” Smith and Lawrence are reprising their roles as detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey, while Vanessa Hudgens, Paola Nunez and Alexander Ludwig are all returning after…
On April 22, the world commemo -rated Earth Day, which is observed annually to remind us to be mindful of our environment and play our part in saving the planet. The theme for this year was “Invest in our Planet”. To commemorate the day, Maxhosa Africa staged a fashion show to launch its Autumn/Winter 2023 collection. “Producing sustainable fashion is important because I am human and must contribute to the world to make it a better place. Therefore, as you grow as a business, you get to impact how you make your garments and how it affects the environment. “Studying textiles gave me an in-depth understanding of the impact the clothes we wear have on our planet,” says Laduma Ngxokolo, founder of Maxhosa Africa. Supporters of the brand, Mzansi celebrities…
In recent years, the fitness industry has seen a significant rise in popularity, with more and more people looking to lead a healthier lifestyle. With the help of Google search data, Bulk.com fitness experts analysed which fitness and diet trends are the fastest growing in popularity this year. 12–3–30 workout The 12-3-30 exercise involves walking on a treadmill for 30 minutes at 3 miles per hour (4.8km/h) with an incline of 12. Since 2022, there has been a 140% rise in search volume because of this viral trend, which first gained popularity on TikTok and then spread. The exercise has received high praise from many fitness enthusiasts for its effectiveness in boosting endurance, building strength, and burning fat. 75 Hard Challenge Another TikTok fitness fad that Andy Frisella, an author…
