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New cases of the 'highly mutated' Pirola variant of Covid-19 have been detected in the UK, as numbers of those infected with the virus rise.

EXCLUSIVE: South Africa’s Videovision Entertainment is heading to next week’s Mip Africa event with a new TV sales division.

The official matchday programmes for home nation games at Rugby World Cup 2023 France are available to order now from reachsportshop.com.

Former Love Island stars Tanya Manhenga and Shaq Muhammad have moved in together, just six months after leaving the villa.The pair, who met on this year's Winter Love Island in South Africa, have shown that things are going well in their relationship with their new move.Taking to social media to share the news with their fans, Tanya wrote: "WE HAVE A NEW HOME. "Guess there’s no escaping now.

Naman Ramachandran Africa-based filmmaker development organization Realness Institute has unveiled its next wave of initiatives as part of MIP Africa and FAME (Film, Arts, Media and Entertainment) Week. As part of the event, which is now in its second year in Cape Town, South Africa, alumni of six Realness Institute programs will pitch their films and television series to the market in The Film Pitch and The Episodic Pitch forums. Alongside this, the current cohort of the Institute’s Southern Africa Locarno Industry Academy (SALIA) have programmed and co-organized the FAME Week Africa Short Film Festival.

Neighbours legend Ben Nicholas has revealed that he and his wife are having a second child. Ben, 35, is known to soap fans for playing Stingray in Neighbours from 2004 to 2007.

The Only Way is Essex icon Gemma Collins will bare all on this Christmas' charity TV special The Real Full Monty, it's been confirmed. In an announcement, ITV has teased "jingle bells and baubles galore" as Britain's Got Talent's Ashley Banjo and Loose Women panelist Coleen Nolan reel in another batch of brave celebrities to raise awareness of live-saving cancer checks.

the upcoming Miss Universe pageant, which will be held on November 18th in San Salvador. The Miss Chile 2023 pageant was recently held, and Celeste Viel emerged as the winner. But many people don’t know that she is the daughter of Felipe Viel and model Paula Caballero.

AGBO has announced the return of their filmmaking competition, No Sleep ‘til Film Fest, inviting filmmakers from all over the world to make a short film in only 48 hours. Part of AGBO’s commitment to championing emerging content creators, the two-day festival challenges participants to make bite-sized films, three minutes or less, for a chance to win prizes and mentorship from the independent studio.

By Bill Elliot

Johannes Radebe has revealed that he's heard Roman Kemp's calls for them to partner up on Strictly Come Dancing - and he's incredibly keen as well! The 30-year-old radio DJ told OK! in July that he would only take part in Strictly if he could dance in a same-sex partnership with Johannes, 36, to avoid rumours about the so-called ‘Strictly curse’. "The only way I’d do Strictly is if I was teamed up with Johannes [Radebe]," he said. "I think sometimes the show takes away from the skill of the dancers and it becomes like a soap opera of who’s dating who." And now Johannes has said that he would love to partner up with Roman, revealing him to be his dream celebrity partner.

From meeting inside Love Island's South African villa to living life on the Buckinghamshire farm, Jessie Wynter and Will Young have proved their relationship is one standing the test of time. Appearing loved up as ever, the smitten pair have caught up with OK! and revealed their plans to buy a home together as they settle into life in the UK. Chatting at We Are FSTVL, which was sponsored by clothing brand PrettyLittleThing, it's clear to see that Australian native Jessie has captured her British boyfriend's heart.

Baby Queen spoke to NME backstage at Reading Festival 2023 about how The 1975‘s self-titled debut has impacted her career. Watch the full interview above.Last night (August 26), The 1975 performed the record – which celebrates its 10th anniversary next week (September 1) – in full as they headlined Main Stage West. “This set does, eventually, remind you what it means for such a characterful and often misunderstood debut album to still be so beloved,” said NME in a four-star review of the performance.Speaking of what it meant to grow up with ‘The 1975’, which spawned hit singles ‘Chocolate’ and ‘Sex’, the artist – born Bella Latham – explained: “I was 17-years-old and still in South Africa when it came out, and it was when I started to go off the rails.

Jaden Thompson “The Last of Us,” “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “John Wick: Chapter 4” were among the winners at the 10th annual Location Managers Guild International (LGMI) Awards which took place on Aug. 26 at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The awards honored the accomplishments of location managers and scouts who work to find the perfect settings for film and television.

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has broken his silence on dance partner John Whaite ’s recent romantic revelations about him, after the pair were partnered up on the iconic BBC show. The South African dancer, 36, was paired with John, 34, for the 2021 series of Strictly and while the duo struck up a strong friendship, John recently admitted that he had “fallen in love” with Johannes on the show, despite being engaged to someone else.

Oti Mabuse delighted fans on Saturday morning when she told them she was going to become a mother for the first time. She'll be supported throughout her pregnancy by her husband Marius Lepure, who she's previously described as her 'rock." The former Strictly professional shared the exciting news live on air during her ITV show. She also posted the news to her 655,000 Instagram followers as she shared an array of photos of her blossoming baby bump.The dancer, 33, said that the couple "finally feel ready and excited to share our wonderful news" but admitted that the news is "scarier than swimming with sharks".

Former Bake Off winner John Whaite has confessed that he almost succumbed to the 'dreaded' Strictly curse during his stint on the popular BBC dancing show. Strictly Come Dancing celeb John, 34, revealed he 'fell in love' with his dancing partner Johannes Radebe when they danced together in 2021.Their chemistry on the dancefloor impressed viewers and the pair, who were the first same-sex couple on the BBC ballroom show, finished in second place after Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice. But it seems their chemistry off the dancefloor also continued as John revealed he fell in love with Johannes during the competition - despite the fact he was in a long term relationship with his now fiancé, Paul Atkins.

Helen Flanagan has told fans she's 'unbothered' and 'in her lane' after sharing a video in her lingerie. It comes after the stunning mum-of-three took to her Instagram story to reveal she had been feeling 'emotional' after being away from her children this weekend.

international outlets.While the former Olympian, 45, spent her summer on a yacht with Albert, 65, and their 8-year-old twins, Jacques and Gabriella, she allegedly has yet to return to their palace as sources allege that the pair are just a “ceremonial couple,” according to French outlet Voici.However, another anonymous insider told German newspaper Bild the pair are “good partners” and “take turns taking care of the children.”The recent rumors follow speculations of their separation earlier this year, which a palace spokesperson denied and called “totally unfounded.” Meanwhile, the embattled royals have upheld their united front, despite eagle-eyed bystanders spotting Charlene sans wedding ring in March.Albert was asked in an interview what his proudest achievement was throughout his reign, answering, “You mean aside from my wife and my children? Because they are.”He also defended his marriage in 2021 amid rumors of his infidelity and Charlene’s monthslong stint in South Africa where she reportedly “almost died” due to sinus problems.Insiders previously claimed to Page Six that she had undergone multiple surgeries and lost an extreme amount of weight.Upon her return, she was reportedly “overwhelmed,” according to Albert, and was checked into a treatment facility outside of Monaco for an undisclosed illness.He claimed Charlene wasn’t sleeping or eating well, noting her dramatic weight loss, but denied her treatment was due to marital woes.“I’m probably going to say this several times, but this has nothing to do with our relationship. I want to make that very clear,” Albert told People at the time.

Former Love Island star Olivia Hawkins has fought back against an online troll who slammed her for posting about her lavish lifestyle as she said her handbag cost £1.50 from Primark. Olivia featured in series nine of Love Island on the winter season of the show, which was filmed in South Africa, and has been making a name for herself in the fashion industry since exiting the show.

Helen Flanagan has paid tribute to her three children as she shared a series of fresh-faced photos over the weekend. The former Coronation Street actress, who played Rosie Webster in the ITV soap, was pictured spending precious time with her kids Matilda, eight, Delilah, five, and Charlie, two, who she shares with her ex-fiance Scott Sinclair.