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From Bezos' wedding woes to breakup bombshells: your celebrity scoop of the week
Rapper Cardi B recently announced her highly anticipated sophomore album after seven long years. Image: Instagram This week the world of celebrities brought everything from surprise music announcements to lavish weddings and divorces. Here's your weekly dose of the latest international and national entertainment buzz: 1. Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu confirm divorce After a publication revealed that the television couple had reached an "irreparable disintegration" of their relationship, Hungani and Stephanie have broken their silence on the matter. They took to social media to confirm that they are going their separate ways, and they added that while they had initially planned on sharing the news with the public in their preferred timeline, they were forced to address the news now. South African celebrity couple, Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu have confirmed their split. Image: Instagram 2. Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani shares joyful pregnancy news Actress Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani revealed this week that she is expecting her first child. She took to Instagram to share pictures of her wearing a cropped black and white jersey, which revealed her baby bump. Her pregnancy announcement comes after fans speculated that she has a bun in the oven at the premiere of 'Shaka iLembe' season two. Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani shared that she is pregnant. Image: Instagram 3. Anele Mdoda reveals newlywed bliss The radio host opened up about her new chapter as a bride in a conversation with Trevor Noah in the latest episode of his "What Now with Trevor Noah" podcast. Mdoda tied the knot early this year with Bonelela James in the Eastern Cape. She revealed that she's "spoiled, pampered and she feels protected." Mdoda added that: ' I've literally found an equal, like he is my dude, he's my guy… he's the one person in the world that I don't have to convince to be on my side. He is automatically on my side." Anele Mdoda shared on a podcast that her new chapter of being a bride has been filled with nothing but joy. Image: Instagram. 4. Relebohile Mabotja and Makhadzi receive nods at the 2025 Basadi in Music Awards As the highly anticipated awards approach, Relebogile Mabotja is at the forefront of the nominations pack. She has been nominated in the categories of Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year, Entertainment TV Producer of the Year, and Podcast Presenter of the Year. Meanwhile, singer Makhadzi received two nominations for her electrifying hit "Number 1", vying for both Dance Artist of the Year and Artist of the Year. Makhadzi and Relebohile Mabotja are amongst many women in the entertainment industry who received nominations at the Basadi in Music Awards. Image: Instagram 5. Tyla announces the release date for her new single "Is It" Tyla is putting in the work! The multi-award-winning singer has officially shared the pre-save link for her highly anticipated single 'Is It' after her recent success from another single 'Bliss' and a collaboration with the 'Smurfs' and hosting the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. The upcoming track is already a hit on TikTok. The single also features Tyla's signature blend of Afro-pop and R&B. South African pop star, Tyla has announced the released date for her new single "Is It" Image: Image:Instagram/@shopsosko 6. Cardi B announces her highly anticipated album Excitement from the 'Bardi Gang' has been making waves on the internet after Cardi B finally announced the release date of her long-awaited album 'Am I the Drama'. The musician took to social media to reveal that the sophomore album will be released this year in September, nearly seven years after she released her album 'Invasion of Privacy'. US rapper, Cardi B has been making a buzz on the internet after she revealed the release date and cover of her highly anticipated album "Am I the Drama" Image: Instagram/@iamcardib 7. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's Venice wedding venue moved amid protests Protesters' threats to fill Venice's canals with inflatable crocodiles have forced Jeff Bezos to relocate his wedding party in the city. This comes after residents accused the billionaire of shutting down Venice. The star-studded three-day wedding is set to be attended by Hollywood A-listers, including reality star Kim Kardashian, talk show host Gayle King and Microsoft boss Bill Gates, amongst others. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's three-day wedding threatened to come to a halt amid Venice protests. Image: Instagram 8. Amanda Bynes set to go through weight-loss transformation using Ozempic The former child star revealed that she is embarking on a weight-loss journey in the hopes of shedding 40 pounds (about 18 kilograms) through Ozempic. The medication, which is traditionally prescribed for type 2 diabetes, is now commonly used amongst many celebrities who want to lose weight, including Meghan Trainor, Lizzo and Kelly Clarkson. Former Nickelodeon star, Amanda Bynes recently shared that she is going on a weight-loss journey using Ozempic. Image: Amanda Bynes/ Instagram 9. Brandy and Monica reunite after Ticketmaster slip-up After Ticketmaster accidentally revealed tickets that suggested the two stars would tour from November 13, the legendary R&B singers, Brandy Norwood and Monica Arnold, have officially announced their upcoming shows. The singers announced their co-headlining "The Boy Is Mine" tour on social media, sharing a two-minute film which depicts them breaking free from an asylum and using their powerful vocals to escape. The US tour is set to run through December. Brandy and Monica announce the dates for the highly anticipated 'The Boy Is Mine' tour for 2025. Image: X 10. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom breakup rumours The celebrity couple have been making a buzz on the internet lately after it was reported that the pair are no longer together. Even though they have not yet confirmed the news, multiple publications have reported that Bloom introduced himself as a 'single man' at Jeff Bezos' wedding in Venice while Katy Perry is in Australia for her "Lifetimes" Tour.
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5 days ago
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Tyla's ‘Is It' is the catchy new single ready to dominate European summer playlists
Tyla has announced her new single, 'Is It', which fans can now pre-save, signalling her readiness to dominate the summer music scene. Image: X Fresh from hosting the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Tyla has announced the release date for her new single, 'Is It'. After previously teasing a snippet of the single on her social media, the chart-topping artist has officially shared the link to pre-save her highly anticipated song 'Is It'. The upcoming track is already a hit on TikTok, with fans using it as a sound for their content. The track truly portrays her versatility and her energetic sound. Without skipping a beat, Tyla is building on the success of her previous hit 'Bliss', which she released in May. 'Is It' is already a hype on social media, with her international fans dubbing it as the 'song of the summer'. While it may be winter in South Africa, Tyla's global fanbase is basking in the warmth of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, where she is currently based. Her music transcends seasons and borders, and her South African fans will get to enjoy the summer vibes too, even in winter. It features Tyla's signature blend of Afro-pop and R&B, with a hint of experimental production. The 23-year-old singer's ability to blend genres and experiment with different styles proves that 'Is It' is expected to be yet another standout track in her discography. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ As she continues to push boundaries and explore new sounds, Tyla's music remains true to her artistic vision. With her recent contribution to the "Smurfs" movie soundtrack with 'Everything Goes With Blue', Tyla has proven her versatility and range. In a video shared on TikTok, Tyla is seen in the studio dancing to the upcoming single alongside her choreographer Lee-ché 'Litchi Hov' Janecke. Fans flooded the comment section, expressing their excitement for the upcoming single. TikTok user @Nora commented: 'Another new song??? We are winning 😩.' Another user @Amely commented: 'The hype is real! Can't wait to hear this track drop on Friday, it's going to be a vibe!' Additionally, the phrase 'tylawewannaparty' has been all over the 'Push 2 Start' singer's social media. She also made the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards audience chant it as she played a snippet of the upcoming single during the awards ceremony. One fan pointed out that the phrase could be Tyla's hint at a new album, as 'Is It' will be her second single to drop this year. TikTok user @teaonperiod asked: 'Also, doesn't anyone realise that Tyla is hinting at a new album called 'We Wanna Party' and in her last post, she said it is coming sooner than you think???'
