Diaspora, New York – American photographer/videographer/artist David LaChapelle has turned his gaze onto the continent with his latest exhibit titled “American Jesus.” While several paintings in the exhibit are centered on the late great Michael Jackson, LaChapelle focuses a large portion of it on Naomi Campbell , his friend and muse. In an interview for AOL Stylist he said, “Botticeli was inspired [to use as a model] in his painting a woman he was in love with, and for me I went from there to Naomi Campbell to represent Africa.” “I love how LaChapelle loves black people (or at least black... Continue Reading
JOHANNESBURG – Disney Channel today announced that pop star Jesse Clegg, rapper Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP) and top presenter Pabi Moloi will all appear as celebrity guests at Disney Channel’s My Camp Rock Road Shows. The two mall events, which take place in Cape Town on September 11th and Pretoria on September 12th, celebrate the hugely anticipated original movie Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, which hits TV screens on September 18th. Kids and families are invited to the free events where Jesse Clegg, one of South Africa’s hottest stars, is set to delight crowds when he takes to the... Continue Reading
The Drama for Life “Sex Actually” Festival will go under the covers when it travels around the country during August and September 2010, using the arts to talk frankly about sex, HIV and AIDS and relationships. Add to this prizes to the value of R12 000, and you have an explosive mix of arts and sex-sational entertainment. The Drama for Life (DfL) Festival, which is part of the DFL holistic arts programme hosted by the Division of Dramatic Art at Wits, will offer an array of theatre, comedy, spoken-word, dance, poetry, art, film and workshops with one overarching intention: using... Continue Reading
NEW YORK – Former Director of African Affairs for the National Security Council (NSC), John Prendrgast is among the five finalists of the annual Better Men Better World Search. GQ’s The Gentlemen’s Fund, along with Movado, has announced them today . Each year, GQ accepts hundreds of nominations from across the country in its search for men who dedicate their time and energy for the betterment of society. Through charitable work, volunteerism, and community involvement, these men embody what it truly means to be a gentleman. GQ’s Better Men Better World Search finalists are: — John Prendergast – Author, former... Continue Reading
LONDON – To all fashion ethusiasts in the UK, this September will see a whole new selection of designers showcasing during the exhibition of London Fashion Week. New at the exhibition for SS11 are Bolongaro Trevor, Humanoid, Lin Art Project, Made, Swedish Hasbeens, Wolford to name but a few. Kait Bolongaro and Stuart Trevor – the man behind All Saints – set up Bolongaro Trevor in 1994. The collection oozes vintage and futuristic designs. According to the designers next season is all about London zoological society, digital prints and sheer layers. The design signature of Lin Art Project is extraordinary... Continue Reading
