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5 hours ago

The Ultimate Fighting Championship heads to the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Sunday 24 March 2019 for UFC Fight Night 148.

DStv is your home for the best UFC action from around the globe.

The event will be headlined by a Welterweight match between Stephen Thompson and Anthony Pettis. Thompson, widely regarded as one of the most accomplished strikers in the UFC, comes into the fight with a 14-3-1 professional record. However, he has won just once in his last four matches.

The 36-year-old suffered a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Darren Till in his most recent outing, which took place at UFC Fight Night 130 in May last year. Thompson also notably drew with Tyron Woodley at UFC 205 in November 2016, before a majority decision defeat to the same fighter four months later at UFC 209 – both matches were for the UFC Welterweight Championship.

His opponent is 32-year-old Pettis, a former UFC Lightweight champion. The Milwaukee-born fighter was last in action at UFC 229 in October last year, where his corner threw in the towel (due to a broken hand) at the end of the second round for a TKO defeat at the hands of Tony Ferguson. Pettis holds a 21-8-0 professional record and is returning to the Welterweight division for the first time since 2008.

The co-main event is a heavyweight bout between number four ranked Curtis Blaydes (who saw a four-match winning streak ended by Francis Ngannou in November last year) and Justin Willis, who has won eight consecutive fights and is looking to claim a major scalp in an effort to accelerate his rise in the division.

The main card also features a Lightweight bout between John Makdessi (16-6-0) and Nasrat Haqparast (10-2-0); a Flyweight battle between Jussier Formiga (22-5-0) and Deiveson Figueiredo (15-0-0); Luis Pena (3-1-0) takes on Steven Peterson (16-7-0) in the Featherweight division; and the top drawer action kicks off with a Women Flyweight fight pitting Maycee Barber (6-0-0) against JJ Aldrich (7-2-0).

UFC Fight Night 148 – Main Card

Main event: Welterweight: Stephen Thompson (14-3-1) v Anthony Pettis (21-8-0)

Co-main event: Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes (10-2-0, 1 NC) v Justin Willis (8-1-0)

Lightweight: John Makdessi (16-6-0) v Nasrat Haqparast (10-2-0)

Flyweight: Jussier Formiga (22-5-0) v Deiveson Figueiredo (15-0-0)

Featherweight: Luis Pena (3-1-0) v Steven Peterson (16-7-0)

Women Flyweight: Maycee Barber (6-0-0) v JJ Aldrich (7-2-0)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight: Bryce Mitchell (10-0-0) v Bobby Moffett (13-3-0)

Bantamweight: Marlon Vera (12-5-1) v Frankie Saenz (13-5-0)

Women Flyweight: Alexis Davis (19-8-0) v Jennifer Maia (15-5-1)

Lightweight: Chris Gruetzemacher (14-3-0) v Jesus Pinedo (16-4-1)

Women Strawweight: Randa Markos (8-6-1) v Angela Hill (8-5-0)

Bantamweight: Ryan MacDonald (10-0-0) v Chris Gutierrez (12-4-0, 1 NC)

Flyweight: Eric Shelton (12-4-0) v Jordan Espinosa (12-5-0, 1 NC)

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4 days ago

DSTV Now

Get entertainment at the click of a button at home, or in your pocket via a device of your choice from anywhere in sub-Saharan Africa! Whether you’re commuting to work or school, traveling on a road trip or by train or jetting off on a plane, DStv Now has you covered! DStv Now is a FREE mobile streaming app that is your go-to gateway to the best quality entertainment for all DStv customers at no additional cost to their DStv subscription.

With the DStv Now app, DStv customers can enjoy the convenience of entertainment on-the-go and it’s available for both iOS and Android devices through your laptop or desktop computer, with your mobile devices, a tablet, or a smartphone. If you’re constantly on the move, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out all the hot sports action and movie and series premieres. Simply livestream the on your mobile and laptop, from anywhere with 3G/4G or WIFI. DStv Now also includes exciting features that gives you choice and control over your TV viewing. Access the full 8-day TV Guide and set reminders on the app to plan your viewing.Missed an episode of your favourite show or a football match? The DStv Now app includes the Catch Up feature that has you covered with a selection of the most popular shows, sport, and movies.Traffic giving you the blues because you’re missing your favourite show? Just remotely record it via your trustee Explora decoder using your DStv Now app!Parents can ensure a safe and fun viewing environment with PIN controlled access to DStv Now.And, if you’re dread waiting in endless queues, awkward conversations on long-haul flights or being stuck in an area with no network, DStv Now has you covered with the option to download up to 25 videos on DStv Catch Up to enjoy offline later across 4 devices. The downloaded content will remain on your device for 30 days and once you click ‘Play’ you have 48 hours to watch it.

Download your DStv Now to catch this hot line-up of March entertainment anytime, anywhere:

Feed your funny bone with the revival of the comedy classic, Murphy Brown where Oscar-nominee Candice Bergen reprises her role as the iconic journalist on M-Net on Saturdays at 18:30.

In keeping in the spirit of celebrating powerful on-screen female stars during international women’s month, don’t miss the a documentary special of Taraji P. Henson’s recent tour of South Africa on Thursday 14 March at 19:20 CAT, followed by the latest season of Empire.

Other premiers to livestream live on DStv Now this March include the hilarious second instalment ofDeadpool, starring Ryan Reynolds as a wisecracking Superhero on Sunday 10 March at 20:00 CAT on M-Net, and the brand-new season of Married at First Sight on Lifetime on Friday 29 March at 19:55 CAT.

Keep up with the crazy activities of a dysfunctional family in Shameless, get inspiration for your next recipe with Jamie’s Quick and Easy Food, Catch Margot Robbie’s mind-blowing performance as competitive ice skater Tonya Harding in the movie I, Tonya and catch highlights of the UEFA Champions League for up to 4 days after the live matches.

For the little ones, there’s plenty of entertainment from movies like Incredibles 2 to interactive cartoons like Mickey and the Roadster Racers .

Start your DStv Now experience today by joining any of the DStv packages today! Already a DStv customer? Visit now.dstv.com to register and start watching or click on your preferred mobile app store below and download DStv Now!

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2 weeks ago

On 9 July, DStv becomes home to a rebranded, new-look slate of series channels (previously M-Net Series channel 114). Now DStv subscribers can enjoy series across three new dedicated channels: M-Net Showcase (ch 113), M-Net Reality (ch 114) and M-Net Zone available to Compact subscribers (ch 115). Here's a look at the hot new and returning series favourites and new timeslots to look forward to.

1. DEFIANCE (new series)
M-Net Showcase (HD) DStv channel 113
Starts: Monday, 15 July at 20:30 with weekly episodes
The year 2046 sees an unrecognisable Earth with new rules after various alien races arrive on the planet and throw the world into chaos.

2.GAME OF THRONES - Season 2
M-Net Zone - DStv channel 115
Starts: Saturday 13 July at 21:30 with weekly blocks of 3 back-to-back episodes
Compact DStv subscribers can now catch up on one of the most talked-about series on TV as Robb Stark and his northern army continue the war against the Lannisters.

3. THE AMERICANS - Season 1
M-Net Zone 115
Starts: Friday, 12 July at 21:30 with blocks of 3 back-to-back episodes weekly
A drama centered on the complex marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban Washington D.C. shortly after Ronald Reagan is elected President.

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1 month ago

Gravely injured and unable to communicate with the team, Callen, Sam and Kensi, with an unconscious Deeks in tow, search for a safe way home in the season premiere of the acclaimed crime drama.

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1 month ago

ANELE HEADS TO THE OSCARS

South Africa’s own hostess with the mostess Anele Mdoda is heading to the Oscars!

The countdown to Hollywood’s most prestigious ceremony, the 91st Annual Academy Awards has begun, and this year, Hollywood will be graced by The Voice South Africa’s own bubbly season 3 host: Anele Mdoda.

No stranger to awards shows, the country’s beloved radio and television personality will be flying the South African flag high as she represents M-Net with a Red Carpet Special - a pre-show which will broadcast on M-Net Movies Premiere, channel 104 on DStv, at 20:30 on Monday 25 February. The awards show itself will air live on M-Net Movies Premiere at 03:00 on Monday 25 February, with a delayed broadcast in the evening of the same day at 21:00 on M-Net 101.

With the who’s who of La La Land prepping their acceptance speeches and perfecting their potential losing faces, this year’s hotly competitive Oscars are bound to be entertaining – and who better to get up close and personal with the stars than South Africa’s own hostess with the mostess?

“Hosting the red carpet for M-Net for one of the biggest awards shows in the world is an absolute highlight for me,” Anele said. “I have watched the Oscars every year and the most memorable moments for me were when Denzel Washington and Sandra Bullock won, and when Charlize won - and gave South Africa a shout out. “

“This year I look forward to celebrating with the Black Panther cast as they head in with seven Oscar nods,” the host of The Voice SA enthused. “We have to speak to Bradley Cooper and salute his directing for A Star Is Born, as well as his performance in it. We must also get Spike Lee - who has an honorary Oscar but has his first ever nomination as director for BlackKklansman, which you can currently watch on BoxOffice. And then we hope to chat to Mahershala Ali who was nominated for Green Book and of course Glenn Close for The Wife. We also can’t forget about Rami Malek and Bohemian Rhapsody! And then of course, there’s the fashion!”

Anele made her debut as host on M-Net’s hit local reality singing competition The Voice South Africa on Sunday 3 February, and wowed viewers with her passion, charm and energy. She is currently a presenter on The 947 Breakfast Club – a popular morning show on one of South Africa’s biggest radio stations, 94.7, based in Gauteng. A favourite among South Africans, the radio and television personality has scooped up several awards, including a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Television Talk Show, Best Radio Presenter in the Best of Joburg 2018 annual survey and a Style Award. Anele also has an adoring social media following, and is a keen fan of movies and series.

Catch the 91st Annual Academy Awards live on M-Net Movies Premiere channel 104, Monday 25 February at 03:00 and in Prime Time on M-Net 101 at 21:00 on the same day.

Like M-Net channel 101 on the official M-Net Facebook page, be part of the conversation by following M-Net on Twitter @MNet (#MNet101 #Oscars). For more information on 91st Annual Academy Awards visit mnet.tv.

The 91st Annual Academy Awards Nominees are:

Best Actor

Christian Bale, “Vice”

Bradley Cooper, “A Star Is Born”

Willem Dafoe, “At Eternity’s Gate”

Rami Malek, “Bohemian Rhapsody”

Viggo Mortensen, “Green Book”

Best Supporting Actor

Mahershala Ali, “Green Book”

Adam Driver, “BlacKkKlansman”

Sam Elliott, “A Star Is Born”

Richard E. Grant, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”

Sam Rockwell, “Vice”

Best Actress

Yalitza Aparicio, “Roma”

Glenn Close, “The Wife”

Olivia Colman, “The Favourite”

Lady Gaga, “A Star Is Born”

Melissa McCarthy, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”

Best Supporting Actress

Amy Adams, “Vice”

Marina de Tavira, “Roma”

Regina King, “If Beale Street Could Talk”

Emma Stone, “The Favourite”

Rachel Weisz, “The Favourite”

Best Picture

“Black Panther”

“BlacKkKlansman”

“Bohemian Rhapsody”

“The Favourite”

“Green Book”

“Roma”

“A Star Is Born”

“Vice”

Best Director

“BlacKkKlansman,” Spike Lee

“Cold War,” Paweł Pawlikowski

“The Favourite,” Yorgos Lanthimos

“Roma,” Alfonso Cuarón

“Vice,” Adam McKay

Best Foreign Language Film

“Capernaum” (Lebanon)

“Cold War” (Poland)

“Never Look Away” (Germany)

“Roma” (Mexico)

“Shoplifters” (Japan)

Best Documentary Feature

“Free Solo”

“Hale County This Morning, This Evening”

“Minding the Gap”

“Of Fathers and Sons”

“RBG”

Best Documentary Short

“Black Sheep”

“End Game”

“Lifeboat”

“A Night at The Garden”

“Period. End of Sentence.”

Best Short, Animated

“Animal Behaviour”

“Bao”

“Late Afternoon”

“One Small Step”

“Weekends” Best Short, Live-Action

“Detainment”

“Fauve”

“Marguerite”

“Mother”

“Skin”

Best Animated Feature

“Incredibles 2”

“Isle of Dogs”

“Mirai”

“Ralph Breaks the Internet”

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”

Best Original Song

“All The Stars” from “Black Panther”

“I’ll Fight” from “RBG”

“The Place Where Lost Things Go” from “Mary Poppins Returns”

“Shallow” from “A Star Is Born”

“When A Cowboy Trades His Spurs For Wings” from “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”

Best Adapted Screenplay

“The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”

“BlacKkKlansman”

“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”

“If Beale Street Could Talk”

“A Star Is Born”

Best Original Screenplay

“The Favourite”

“First Reformed”

“Green Book”

“Roma”

“Vice”

Best Cinematography

“Cold War,” Łukasz Zal

“The Favourite,” Robbie Ryan

“Never Look Away,” Caleb Deschanel

“Roma,” Alfonso Cuarón

“A Star Is Born,” Matthew Libatique

Best Production Design

“The Favourite”

“Black Panther”

“First Man”

“Mary Poppins Returns”

“Roma”

Best Costume Design

“The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” Mary Zophres

“Black Panther,” Ruth Carter

“The Favourite,” Sandy Powell

“Mary Poppins Returns,” Sandy Powell

“Mary Queen of Scots,” Alexandra Byrne

Best Film Editing

“BlacKkKlansman,” Barry Alexander Brown

“Bohemian Rhapsody,” John Ottman

“The Favourite,” Yorgos Mavropsaridis

“Green Book,” Patrick J. Don Vito

“Vice,” Hank Corwin

Best Makeup & Hairstyling

“Border,” Göran Lundström & Pamela Goldammer

“Mary Queen of Scots,” Jenny Shircore, Marc Pilcher & Jessica Brooks

“Vice,” Greg Cannom, Kate Biscoe & Patricia DeHaney

Best Original Score

“Black Panther,” Ludwig Goransson

“BlacKkKlansman,” Terence Blanchard

“If Beale Street Could Talk,” Nicholas Britell

“Isle of Dogs,” Alexandre Desplat “Mary Poppins Returns,” Marc Shaiman

Best Sound Editing

“Black Panther”

“Bohemian Rhapsody”

“First Man”

“A Quiet Place”

“Roma”

Best Sound Mixing

“Black Panther”

“Bohemian Rhapsody”

“First Man”

“Roma”

“A Star Is Born”

Best Visual Effects

“Avengers: Infinity War”

“Christopher Robin”

“First Man”

“Ready Player One”

“Solo: A Star Wars Story”

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1 month ago

NCIS: New Orleans is a drama about the local field office that investigates criminal cases involving military personnel in The Big Easy, a city known for its music, entertainment, and decadence. Leading the team is Special Agent Dwayne Pride, a.k.a.

“King,” a native of New Orleans who is driven by his need to do what is right. Working with Pride is his longtime friend and colleague Special Agent Christopher Lasalle, who plays hard but works harder; tough and acerbic Special Agent Tammy Gregorio, a former FBI Agent who was sent to New Orleans to investigate NCIS and upon completion joined Pride’s team; and Forensic Agent Sebastian Lund, a brilliant scientist who left the lab and, after much training, became an agent.

Supporting them is coroner Dr. Loretta Wade, who is as eccentric as she is smart, and Investigative Computer Specialist Patton Plame, an animated and talented hacker.

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1 month ago

5 February 2019, Television’s fiercest hip-hop family, the Lyons, return to FOX, DStv Channel 125 for the remainder of Season Five of Empire on 7 March 2019, at 19:55 CAT. Golden Globe nominated Empire continues to be one of the most popular and acclaimed shows on television. A powerful drama about a family dynasty set within the glamorous and sometimes dangerous world of hip-hop music, the show revolves around the Lyons and their media company, Empire Entertainment.

At the end of Season Four, the Lyons lost Empire. However, Lucious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Golden Globe® winner Taraji P. Henson) finally found their way to each other and said their “I do’s.” In Season Five, two years have passed, and the Lyons have yet to reclaim Empire. The family has experienced unimagined tragedies and now must join forces to rebuild from scratch. As their plans begin to take shape, they will be forced to learn – once again – that fame and fortune come with a hefty price tag.

It has been almost two months since lead actress Taraji P. Henson visited South African shores in a week-long tour that included a press conference, fan engagements, visits to Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, non-profit organisation ‘Keep a Child Alive’ and a ‘Women in Media’ event. Her visit is showcased in a half-hour special that will broadcast the same evening as Empire returns, at 19:30 CAT. Fox Networks Group Africa, Director of Marketing and On-Air. “We can’t wait to share the highlights of her visit with viewers, and to see more of her as Cookie in the remaining eight episodes of this season” she continued.

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1 month ago

MARY JANE TAKES A BITE OUT OF THE BIG APPLE IN NEW SEASON OF “BEING MARY JANE”

Last season, Mary Jane kept us on the edge of our seats after surviving a car accident, losing her friend Lisa, watching her interracial love affair fall apart and coming to terms with a brutal police attack on her niece.

In the new series, as she tries to navigate singlehood and put her past behind her, Mary Jane resolves to take a bite out of the “Big Apple” and make it to the anchor chair on Good Day USA, the top-rated New York morning show where she now works as a correspondent. Starting over isn’t easy and Mary Jane struggles to climb the ladder, grappling with some of life’s toughest issues – all while trying to keep her relationships (both work and personal) intact.Being Mary Jane is a game-changing smash hit drama that has been hailed as “spicy and explosive” by Essence Magazine and given an “A-“ by Entertainment Weekly.

The third season earned a 2016 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in A Drama Series, and Gabrielle Union’s critically acclaimed performance has shattered the Internet with non-stop chatter about Mary Jane’s unbreakable spirit in the face of tragedy, extortion and relationship drama.Gabrielle Union been sprinkling her own brand of magic on Being Mary Jane since the series made its TV debut in 2013; according to a report in entertainment industry trade bible Hollywood Reporter the third season of the show ranks as the No.

1 cable series among black viewers in the USA between the ages of 18-49.See what life and love have in store for Mary Jane in the tantalizing new season of Being Mary Jane.

The new season of Being Mary Jane started on BET (DStv channel 129) on Monday 23 January at 21:30 CAT.

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2 months ago

Its La Liga Season

Round 22 of the 2018/19 La Liga season will see Barcelona having the chance to put pressure on nearest chasers Atletico Madrid, though they face a potentially tricky opponent in Europe-chasing Valencia.

Make sure to take your front row seat to the best football action in Spain on DStv and GOtv.

For the past several rounds of the Spanish top flight, Barca have had to play catch-up, responding to an earlier result from Atletico. This past weekend for example, Ernesto Valverde’s side had their lead cut to two points when Los Rojiblancos won at home to Getafe on the Saturday, only for the buffer to be restored on Sunday with Barca’s 2-0 win at Girona.

This time around the Blaugrana have the chance to stretch their lead out to eight points almost a full day before Atletico will be able to respond, yet Valencia will not be easy prey, even at the Camp Nou. Los Che have lost just one of their last seven La Liga matches and put together an impressive 3-0 home over Villarreal last weekend which featured goals from Mouctar Diaby, Denis Cheryshev and Rodrigo.

Marcelino’s side are on the rise after a difficult first half of the season and now find themselves just two points short of the Europa League qualifying berth. They would love nothing more than the chance to put a spanner in the works as far as Barca’s title push in concerned, and they’ll also have the benefit of an extra day’s rest from their Copa del Rey midweek commitments.

Atletico Madrid’s ‘response’ match on Sunday is also a tricky one, as they travel to the Estadio Bonito Villamarin to face Real Betis. Yet Diego Simeone will be able to call on a new reinforcement up front, with Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata having joined on loan for the rest of the season. The ex-Real Madrid man will hope to make his La Liga debut for Atletico when they take on Los Verdiblancos.

Real Madrid will be involved in one of the round’s more intriguing clashes as they host Deportivo Alaves in the late game on Sunday night. Alaves have been one of the surprise packages of the La Liga season thus far, punching well above their weight to be placed in fifth position. There was a time a few weeks ago when they were dreaming of Champions League qualification, and a win at the Bernabeu could revive those hopes.

Coach Abelardo Fernandez led his side to a 1-0 home win over Real when the teams last met back in October and a ‘double’ over Los Blancos would be a sweet achievement for the former Barcelona defender.

Other key games in round 21 of La Liga include relegation battles such as Rayo Vallecano v Leganes and Villarreal v Espanyol, and the Basque derby which sees Real Sociedad host Athletic Bilbao at
Estadio Municipal de Anoeta on Saturday evening.

Key match stats

Barcelona v Valencia – Head-to-head, all competitions

Matches played 59

Barcelona wins 31

Valencia wins 12

Draws 16

Real Madrid v Deportivo Alaves – Head-to-head, all competitions

Matches played 17

Real wins 13

Alaves wins 2

Draws 2

Real Betis v Atletico Madrid – Head-to-head, all competitions

Matches played 44

Betis wins 11

Atletico wins 20

Draws 13

La Liga fixtures, 1-4 February

All times CAT

Friday 1 February

22:00: Huesca v Real Valladolid – LIVE on SS7, Max2 & SelGo4

Saturday 2 February

14:00: Levante v Getafe – LIVE on SS7/SS10, Max2/Max360 & SelGo2/SelGo4

17:15: Real Sociedad v Athletic Bilbao – LIVE on SS7, Max2 & SelGo4

19:30: Barcelona v Valencia – LIVE on SS7, Max2 & SelGo4

21:45: Eibar v Girona – LIVE on SS7, Max2 & SelGo4

Sunday 3 February

13:00: Villarreal v Espanyol – LIVE on SS7/SS10, Max2/Max360 & SelGo2/SelGo4

17:15: Real Betis v Atletico Madrid – LIVE on SS7, Max2 & SelGo4

19:30: Celta de Vigo v Sevilla – LIVE on SS7, Max2 & SelGo4

21:45: Real Madrid v Deportivo Alaves – LIVE on SS7, Max2 & SelGo4

Monday 4 February

22:00: Rayo Vallecano v Leganes – LIVE on SS7, Max2 & SelGo4

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2 months ago

DStv debuts two explosive shows this February on Crime + Investigation Channel 170. Catch the six-part series “Surviving R. Kelly,” and the crime documentary chronicling the saga of Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in The Harvey Weinstein Scandal. DStv customers Premium to Compact will have access to Crime + Investigation, DStv channel 170 starting Wednesday, 6 February at 00:01 CAT to Sunday, 10 March at 23:59 CAT.

Surviving R. Kelly premieres with a double bill on Wednesday, 6 February at 20:00 CAT and at 20:50 CAT. and delves behind one of the biggest scandals in music to date - with women emerging from the shadows and uniting their voices to share their stories of abuse at the hands of musician R. Kelly. The show has already aired in the US this January and has met with reaction from international stars like Lady Gaga apologising for once collaborating with the singer (in 2013) to SA’s Pearl Thusi and Jimmy Nevis calling out for a boycott on him and for his music not to be downloaded or livestreamed.

Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, the 52- year old’s career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumours of abuse, predatory behaviour, and paedophilia. In 2002 he was indicted on 21 counts of child pornography but was acquitted of all charges in 2008.

For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. With over 50 interviews including civil rights activist Tarana Burke, musicians John Legend and Sparkle, talk-show host and former DJ Wendy Williams, ex-wife Andrea Kelly, brothers Carey and Bruce Kelly, and many others, the true story of R. Kelly’s controversial past is revealed beginning in 1970 through present day.

The premiere episode in the six-part series explores R. Kelly’s rise to fame and power as an R&B icon where he formed relationships with younger singers and dancers including marriage to his then 15-year old protege Aliyah. Single episodes air weekly on Wednesdays at 20:00 CAT culminating in the final episode titled Black Girls Matter on March 6, which sees figures from women’s groups come forward to take aim against the sexually brazen superstar. Will R. Kelly now wish he could “turn back the hands of time?”

The Harvey Weinstein Scandal premieres on 13 February at 20:50 CAT and examines the rise and fall of Hollywood media mogul Harvey Weinstein and other men in power. This documentary explores milestones from Weinstein’s life, career, relationships and rise to meg- stardom. It reveals the creation and many successes of Miramax and The Weinstein Company.

On October 4, 2017, a New York Times article lit the spark detailing the personal stories of sexual assault victims of Harvey Weinstein. Now that spark has become a blaze and is shedding light on three decades of abuse by Weinstein and other dominant figures. The documentary takes a deep look inside Hollywood and the abuse by powerful men in the industry and includes exclusive interviews with people who knew Weinstein, women who have come face to face with him and exclusive re-enactment scenes.

Weinstein is to stand trial in New York this May on five charges including rape. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted over 70 women dating back decades. He has denied all these accusations citing that any sexual encounters were consensual.

Uncover the truth exclusive to Crime + Investigation, DStv channel 170.

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2 months ago

With season two of Marvel’s Runaways now streaming first and only on Showmax in South Africa, we asked the show’s cast why we should watch. Here are their five best answers:

Every teenager thinks their parents are evil, but these superheroes’ parents really are.

Runaways is the story of six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other anymore but who must reunite against a common foe - their parents.

James Marsters, who plays Victor Stein, says, “It takes this inevitable tragedy - which is that you give up everything for your kids and then your kids turn around and go, ‘you’re not so great’ - and turns it up to 11. I was joking with Gregg Sulkin, who plays my son. We were shooting season one. He was like, ‘It’s about to come out; I hope people like it.’ And I‘m like, ’well, the theme is kids who think their parents are supervillains, which is basically every teenager on earth, so it’s probably going to be pretty popular.’”

The teenagers have the superpowers this time

According to Rotten Tomatoes, Runaways offers “the youngest team of superheroes on Marvel’s TV slate yet.” As Virginia Gardner, who plays Karolina Dean, says, “a lot of kids don’t have superheroes they can relate to because it’s usually the adults who have the powers. So a different thing about this show is that it’s normal teenagers dealing with normal teenager things but then they have superpowers on top of it. I know if I read this as a teenager, I would have been really excited by it - to have the teens get to be bad-asses and have superpowers and be the ones questioning authority.”

It’s a diverse cast anyone can relate to

Ariela Barer, who plays Gert Yorkes, says, “there are characters of diverse ethnicity and orientation and personality. No one is alienated when they watch this; anyone can watch this and connect to whoever they want to... The beauty in the amount of representation we have is that no one has to be the perfect representation of each type of person they are - because we have it in abundance, we’re allowed to explore the nuance within it.”

Spoiler alert: Season one featured Marvel’s first on-screen gay superhero kiss

Pride called Karolina kissing Nico “Marvel’s first on-screen gay superhero kiss… That's right. Two queer superhero women shared a kiss. On screen. And we could hardly contain our excitement… We need more queer superhero women in our lives.”

As Virginia says, “The response has been so great. I’ve had so many people come up to me and say they wish they had characters like this when they were in high school and confused.”

The girls save the guys...

According to Rotten Tomatoes, Runaways is “the first predominantly female superhero team on TV or film.” As Virginia says, “It’s pretty cool to be part of a superhero troupe that is predominantly female - especially because in our show it’s the females who are the ones who actually have the powers. So it’s a very empowering thing to be part of. We get to save the guys a lot of the time, which is cool too. For our generation of girls, growing up with these kinds of role models, it’s a really strong image to have.”

If the cast didn’t convince you, we should add that Runaways was nominated for a Saturn Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Film as Best New Media Superhero Series and currently has an 85% critics rating and a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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2 months ago

As the jury begins deliberations for his trial, Archie makes a surprising request about how he wants to spend his final days of summer. Season premiere of the subversive teen drama.

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2 months ago

In Bohemian Rhapsody, the 2018 hit film about one of the most influential rock ‘n roll bands of all time, Rami Malek plays Queen’s legendary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Critics may have given mixed reviews of the film itself, but the praise for Malek was pretty much unanimous.

“Rami Malek offers an intensely thoughtful, insight-rich performance as Freddie Mercury, channelling the Queen front man’s hurt, alienation, and isolation, even at the height of his fame,” writes Richard Brody for the New Yorker.

Of course, the critical praise went hand in hand with some hefty silverware. So far, he’s taken the Golden Globe for Best Actor, the Satellite Award for the same, and he’s been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BAFTA and a Critics’ Choice Award. And it comes to no surprise to anybody at all that his role earned him a nod for the Oscars as well.

But let’s talk about Malek’s other critically acclaimed role – as Elliot Alderson in Mr Robot.

The cyber-thriller written by Sam Esmail is about an IT genius with mental health issues who is recruited by the mysterious Mr Robot (Christian Slater) and his shadowy gang of anarchist hackers known as fsociety.

Esmail reportedly auditioned over 100 actors for the role and was about to rewrite the character before seeing Malek’s audition. His performance drew instant acclaim, with Salon writing “Elliot’s day job is security, but his real occupation is brilliantly and systematically invading privacy—and then deciding what to do with all the information he has. It’s a testament to Malek’s skill that a man with such a vast reach comes across as so sensitive, brokenhearted, and damaged.”

For his role as Elliot, Malek won the 2016 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (making him the first non-white person to win the award in almost 20 years) plus the Critics’ Choice Award Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. He was nominated for scores more awards for the role in the same year.

If you fell in love with Malek as Mercury, you owe it to yourself to see him in Mr Robot. The characters may be vastly different, but the sensitivity and skill Malek brings to his portrayal of Elliot will have you instantly hooked. All three seasons of Mr Robot are available only on Showmax – start binge-watching now.

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With season two of Marvel’s Runaways now streaming first and only on Showmax in South Africa, we asked the show’s cast why we should watch. Here are their five best answers:

Every teenager thinks their parents are evil, but these superheroes’ parents really are.

Runaways is the story of six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other anymore but who must reunite against a common foe - their parents.

James Marsters, who plays Victor Stein, says, “It takes this inevitable tragedy - which is that you give up everything for your kids and then your kids turn around and go, ‘you’re not so great’ - and turns it up to 11. I was joking with Gregg Sulkin, who plays my son. We were shooting season one. He was like, ‘It’s about to come out; I hope people like it.’ And I‘m like, ’well, the theme is kids who think their parents are supervillains, which is basically every teenager on earth, so it’s probably going to be pretty popular.’”

The teenagers have the superpowers this time

According to Rotten Tomatoes, Runaways offers “the youngest team of superheroes on Marvel’s TV slate yet.” As Virginia Gardner, who plays Karolina Dean, says, “a lot of kids don’t have superheroes they can relate to because it’s usually the adults who have the powers. So a different thing about this show is that it’s normal teenagers dealing with normal teenager things but then they have superpowers on top of it. I know if I read this as a teenager, I would have been really excited by it - to have the teens get to be bad-asses and have superpowers and be the ones questioning authority.”

It’s a diverse cast anyone can relate to

Ariela Barer, who plays Gert Yorkes, says, “there are characters of diverse ethnicity and orientation and personality. No one is alienated when they watch this; anyone can watch this and connect to whoever they want to... The beauty in the amount of representation we have is that no one has to be the perfect representation of each type of person they are - because we have it in abundance, we’re allowed to explore the nuance within it.”

Spoiler alert: Season one featured Marvel’s first on-screen gay superhero kiss

Pride called Karolina kissing Nico “Marvel’s first on-screen gay superhero kiss… That's right. Two queer superhero women shared a kiss. On screen. And we could hardly contain our excitement… We need more queer superhero women in our lives.”

As Virginia says, “The response has been so great. I’ve had so many people come up to me and say they wish they had characters like this when they were in high school and confused.”

The girls save the guys...

According to Rotten Tomatoes, Runaways is “the first predominantly female superhero team on TV or film.” As Virginia says, “It’s pretty cool to be part of a superhero troupe that is predominantly female - especially because in our show it’s the females who are the ones who actually have the powers. So it’s a very empowering thing to be part of. We get to save the guys a lot of the time, which is cool too. For our generation of girls, growing up with these kinds of role models, it’s a really strong image to have.”

If the cast didn’t convince you, we should add that Runaways was nominated for a Saturn Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Film as Best New Media Superhero Series and currently has an 85% critics rating and a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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2 months ago

New doctors continue to shake up the hospital in typical Grey Sloan manner, as Meredith bonds with a patient. Shonda Rhimes’ acclaimed series returns for another season of medical drama.

Don't miss this exciting series showing on Mnet, channel 101, 21 January 19:00 CAT.

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2 months ago

Surviving R. Kelly premieres with a double bill on Wednesday 6 February at 20:00 and at 20:50. It delves behind one of the biggest scandals in music to date - with women emerging from the shadows and uniting their voices to share their stories of abuse at the hands of musician R. Kelly. The show has already aired in the US this January and has met with reaction from international stars like Lady Gaga apologising for once collaborating with the singer (in 2013) to SA’s Pearl Thusi and Jimmy Nevis calling out for a boycott on him and for his music not to be downloaded or livestreamed.

Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, the 52- year old’s career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumours of abuse, predatory behaviour, and paedophilia. In 2002 he was indicted on 21 counts of child pornography but was acquitted of all charges in 2008.

For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. With over 50 interviews including civil rights activist Tarana Burke, musicians John Legend and Sparkle, talk-show host and former DJ Wendy Williams, ex-wife Andrea Kelly, brothers Carey and Bruce Kelly, and many others, the true story of R. Kelly’s controversial past is revealed beginning in 1970 through present day.

The premiere episode in the six- part series explores R. Kelly’s rise to fame and power as an R&B icon where he formed relationships with younger singers and dancers including marriage to his then 15-year old protege Aliyah. Single episodes air weekly on Wednesdays at 20:00 culminating in the final episode titled Black Girls Matter on March 6, which sees figures from women’s groups come forward to take aim against the sexually brazen superstar. Will R. Kelly now wish he could “turn back the hands of time?”

The Harvey Weinstein Scandal premieres on 13 February at 20:50 and examines the rise and fall of Hollywood media mogul Harvey Weinstein and other men in power. This documentary explores milestones from Weinstein’s life, career, relationships and rise to mega stardom. It reveals the creation and many successes of Miramax and The Weinstein Company.

On October 4, 2017 a New York Times article lit the spark detailing the personal stories of sexual assault victims of Harvey Weinstein. Now that spark has become a blaze and is shedding light on three decades of abuse by Weinstein and other dominant figures

The documentary takes a deep look inside Hollywood and the abuse by powerful men in the industry and includes exclusive interviews with people who knew Weinstein, women who have come face to face with him and exclusive re-enactment scenes.

Weinstein is to stand trial in New York this May on five charges including rape. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted over 70 women dating back decades. He has denied all these accusations citing that any sexual encounters were consensual.

Uncover the truth exclusive to Crime+Investigation, DStv channel 170.

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2 months ago

The Resident has nine new episodes added to season two! Watch the new season coming to FOX and streaming online on DStv Now.
FOX has ordered nine additional episodes of the sophomore series The Resident, raising the second season order to 22 episodes, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. The provocative medical drama follows a group of doctors at Chastain Memorial Hospital, as they face personal and professional challenges on a daily basis.

Watch The Resident S2 premiering Thursday 17 October 2018 at 20:47 on FOX and streaming online on DStv Now.

“Amy Holden Jones, Todd Harthan and the amazing team behind The Resident have brilliantly offered viewers the ability to see the medical industry through a different lens,” said Thorn. “We can’t wait to watch the exceptional cast, as they continue to roam the halls of Chastain Memorial Hospital.”

In its Season two premiere on Monday, in USA, The Resident delivered 8.9 million multi-platform viewers and a 1.7/7 L7 rating, its most-watched episode (excluding its post-NFC Championship premiere) and highest-rated telecast since February. That evening, The Resident, paired with 9-1-1, drove FOX to have its most-watched Fall Monday in four years.

In the second episode of The Resident, titled “About Time” on FOX, Chastain is flooded with concert goers when a stampede at a music festival grounds leaves many in need of doctors. As Conrad (Matt Czuchry) and Nic (Emily VanCamp) race to help Josh Robinson (guest star Tanc Sade), a professional adventure guide with a long list of prior injuries, Devon (Manish Dayal) works with a musician who swears he is sober, even though his toxicology report suggests otherwise. Meanwhile, Bell (Bruce Greenwood) stirs the pot when the hospital’s revered orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kit Voss (Jane Leeves), demands a better resident, Julian (guest star Jenna Dewan) works to get her boss on Bell’s good side and Winthrop (Glenn Morshower) continues to push Conrad to believe he’s a changed man.

Watch The Resident S2 premiering Thursday 17 October 2018 at 20:47 on FOX and streaming online on DStv Now.

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2 months ago

Based on the acclaimed bestselling novel of the same name, this 19th-century historical drama follows the compelling story of a strong-willed young Jamaican slave named July.

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2 months ago

Showmax gives you plenty of reasons to skip the January blues this year - from the highly anticipated murder mystery The Girl from St Agnes, which is Showmax’s first original drama, to fresh seasons of your favourite shows that you won’t find anywhere else to the quirky gems that could become your new addiction.

1. The Girl From St Agnes | Showmax Original The mysterious death of a schoolgirl at an elite boarding school sets off a desperate hunt for the truth. It seems everyone has something to hide in this gripping South African drama filmed in the Midlands. Planned release date: 31 January 2019

2. The Bold Type S2 | First on Showmax The second season of this feisty, fashiony series debuts this month. Things are going well for these three young women working at a New York magazine. Jane’s first major article is published, and Sutton and Kat are both given a second chance at love. But this new season isn't going to stay so polite...

3. Room 104 S2 | First and Only on Showmax When you enter Room 104, you don't know what will happen next or if you'll ever return... This new season brings a fresh anthology of terrifying, funny, strange and macabre tales, each episode a unique experience. Watch now »

4. Siren S2 Part 1 | First on Showmax Now that they know mermaids are real, the people of Bristol Cove have to learn to live with them. But the mermaids are nothing like the fairy tales - they’re angry and out for revenge, and determined to take back the ocean. Planned release date: 25 January 2019.

5. Victoria S2 | Victoria returns to her royal duties soon after giving birth, only to find the men in her court think they can take over from her - particularly her husband, Prince Albert. But they had better watch out for one of the greatest monarchs in history.

6. The Good Doctor S1 | Shaun is a brilliant surgeon, yet his autism makes it hard to build personal connections. Giving up the calm of the countryside for a busy city hospital, can his brilliance make up for his social problems in this medical drama? Watch now »

7. Snatch S1-2 | Young hustlers discover a cache of stolen gold. Loosely based on the cult-classic movie, they can be rich, but need to stay one step ahead if they don't want to end up on the wrong side of London's underworld.

8. Superstore S3 | Cloud 9 is back after being destroyed in a tornado. It's time to restock the superstore, only nobody told the staff the doors are opening soon! Then there is that kiss between Jonah and Amy - don't miss this hilarious new season.

9. SWAT S1 | Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson leads a top SWAT team on the very streets where he escaped crime. He tries to straddle the two worlds - but when the chips are down, this team bring their best to take down criminals.

10. Devious Maids S1-4 | You never know who's listening... Working for Beverly Hills' most powerful families, four maids have access to some incredible gossip - and, like their bosses, they are not above using dirt to get what they want.

11. Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas S1 | Wyatt Cenac is as funny as he is serious and takes his wit around the US to tackle tough topics and investigate real-world solutions. Not afraid to talk to anyone, he goes to the heart of local problems in this doccie series.

12. Playing House S3 | Maggie and Emma face their biggest test yet: not the baby, not work, not the bossy neighbours, but medical news that would stop any of us in our tracks. Luckily the two besties have not lost any of their wacky humour!

13. Nashville S5 | Juliette's plane has crashed, but she survives. Yet lucky as she was, the accident left her with terrible injuries. But the show must go on at Highway 65 as Rayna plans a new album and tries to save the label from bankruptcy.

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For 10-year-old Sheldon Cooper it isn't easy growing up in East Texas. Being a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science isn't always helpful in a land where church and football are king. And while the vulnerable, gifted and somewhat naïve Sheldon deals with the world, his very normal family must find a way to deal with him. His father, George, is struggling to find his way as a high school football coach and as father to a boy he doesn't understand.
Sheldon's mother, Mary, fiercely protects and nurtures her son in a town where he just doesn't fit in. Sheldon's older brother, Georgie, does the best he can in high school, but it's tough to be cool when you're in the same classes with your odd 10-year-old brother. Sheldon's twin sister, Missy, sometimes resents all the attention Sheldon gets, but also remains the one person who can reliably tell Sheldon the truth. Finally, there's Sheldon's beloved Meemaw, his foul-mouthed, hard-drinking Texas grandmother who is very supportive of her grandson and his unique gifts.
For 11 years on The Big Bang Theory, audiences have come to know the iconic, eccentric, and extraordinary Sheldon Cooper. This single-camera, half-hour comedy gives us the chance to meet him in childhood, as he embarks on his innocent, awkward and hopeful journey toward the man he will become.

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