adminLady Gaga tops Forbes list
FORBES has released their annual Most Powerful Musicians in The World list and even though she spent months recovering from a hip injury, Lady Gaga has topped the list. The “Judas” singer raked in US$80 million over the past 12 months. Beyonce came in second on the list, earning US$2 million a show and out-earning her hubby Jay-Z!
‘Man of Steel’ breaks record
A BUFFED-UP Superman packed a punch this weekend, as “The Man of Steel” delivered a record-breaking US$125 million in its debut at the North American box office.The first “Superman” movie in seven years, “Man of Steel” recorded the biggest opening by any movie in June, and its debut tops the openings of the previous five films in the
Rick Ross facing US$90 000 lawsuit
A JEWELLERY store in Texas has filed a lawsuit against Maybach Music Group’s leader Rock Ross according to TMZ.Johnny’s Custom Jewellery is claiming that Ross has failed to pay a US$89 847,50 tab for three diamond Rolexes.
Record labels are just after money: Jon B
EIGHTEEN years ago, ivory-soul singer, Jonathan “Jon B” Buck brought a distinctive sound to R&B music when he released his debut single, “Someone to Love,” featuring Babyface.German economy recovering
Frankfurt. — German retail sales rose more than economists forecast in May, adding to signs that a recovery in Europe’s largest economy has gathered pace amid record-low interest rates, while inflation accelerated.
Miss Curvy beauty pageant rebrands
Brenda Phiri Arts CorrespondentTHE popular Miss Curvy beauty pageant has rebranded to Diamond Queen of Africa, a regional charity pageant.
Addressing journalists at a Press conference last week, the president and founder Mercy Mushaninga revealed the progress the organisation had made in making the pageant
Row over ‘Compass’
Zecheaus Nemadire Arts CorrespondentMUSICIAN Tryson Chimbetu is under fire from a little-known musician, Tawanda Musariri, who accuses him of stealing his album title “Compass”.
The rhumba star alleges that he recorded a six-track album with the same title with Gramma Records in 2010.
Adiona mesmerises
Brenda Phiri Arts CorrespondentAdiona Maboreke-Chidzonga could just be the best thing to come out of Zimbabwe as she brings a breath of fresh air in the industry with her neo-soul.
The songstress made her light shine at an intimate show dubbed the “Feel Good Concert” at Old Mutual Alliance Française last Wednesday.
Cool Crooners to headline UNWTO
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentDelegates to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly will have the opportunity of watching one of Zimbabwe’s legendary jazz outfits, Cool Crooners in action when the assembly commences in August.
Will Extra Kwazvose live the dream?
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
There has been so much hullabaloo about the splinter group Extra Kwazvose as if it has been there for years.
But the question is what should fans expect from the group?