Nigerian TikTok star Charity Ekezie uses hilarious skits to dispel ignorance about Africa: Young African voices are gaining popularity on social media the world over, using these platforms for comedy and political debate – and often for political debate that’s also funny. One of the new generation of TikTok celebrities in Africa is Charity Ekezie, …
Rachid Mekhloufi was more than a football star, he was a symbol of Algerian resistance: The death of football star Rachid Mekhloufi at the age of 88 has marked the end of an era. For more than half a century, he was an integral part of Algeria’s football landscape, becoming one of the country’s most …
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Tatahouine: ‘Star Wars meteorite’ sheds light on the early Solar System: The asteroid 4 vesta, left, and Tatooine, as seen in Star Wars, on the right. Nasa and wikipedia Locals watched in awe as a fireball exploded and hundreds of meteorite fragments rained down on the city of Tatahouine, Tunisia, on June 27, 1931. Fittingly, …
Archie: Cary Grant’s complicated masculinity was key to his star power: Like most of the enduring stars of golden age Hollywood, Cary Grant can be reduced rather effectively to a single image. Marilyn Monroe has her white dress. Humphrey Bogart has his trench coat and trilby. And Grant has his debonair suit, his glasses and …
The Sun’s activity cycle is reaching its peak early: knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star: An image from January 2023 showing an X1.2 class flare erupting on the Sun (far left hand side). NASA/GSFC/SDO Our Sun is a steady and everlasting companion. Reliable like a clock, its apparent passage across …
The afterglow of an explosive collision between giant planets may have been detected in a far-off star system: A visualisation of the huge, glowing planetary body produced by a planetary collision. Mark Garlick, Author provided The afterglow of a massive collision between two giant planets may have been detected for the first time. The wreckage …
Sho Madjozi: the pop star using traditional culture to shape a fresh identity for young South Africans: South African rapper Sho Madjozi is a bold and colourful presence in pop culture, as famous for her catchy lyrics as for using traditional clothing and dance in a fresh way. The musician, actress and poet is also …
Coffy: how Blaxploitation star Pam Grier helped lead the way for strong resilient women in film: When Pam Grier’s breakthrough movie Coffy was released in 1973, American International Pictures was clearly confident that her eponymous character was a supercharged heroine who would excite filmgoers. “She’s the ‘GODMOTHER’ of them all!”, exclaimed the poster, linking the …
‘I’m just Ken’ – a brief history of Barbie’s boyfriend, from all-American boy to movie star: Ryan Gosling as Ken in the new Barbie movie. Warner Bros. Pictures As first boyfriends go, you could do worse than Ken Carson. Introduced in 1961 by Mattel, the Ken doll was the epitome of the all-American boy next …
The Flash review: Michael Keaton’s Batman is the real star of this DC multiverse mashup: Warning: the following article contains spoilers. The Flash is one of DC’s most versatile superheroes. First popularised in the 1940s, the speedster’s mantle has been worn by multiple characters in the comics – most famously Barry Allen and Wally West, …
Betelgeuse: star is continuing to behave mysteriously – here’s what would happen if it exploded: Betelgeuse, the bright, yellow star at the top of the picture, dimmed considerably in 2020 (as seen in second image) and has since brightened by 50%. H.Raab/Flickr, CC BY-ND The bright, red star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion has shown …
Eurovision 2023: why the stage itself is the silent star of the contest: This week, Liverpool stages one of the world’s largest live televised events, the Eurovision Song Contest. I grew up watching it as an annual family get-together. Now, as a lecturer in theatre and scenography – the study and practice of how set, …
Len Goodman: how the late Strictly Come Dancing star revived the nation’s love of ballroom: Len Goodman on the red carpet for Strictly Come Dancing in 2013. Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock With the news of Len Goodman’s death at age 78, ballroom dancing has lost one of its greatest advocates. But Goodman has left a lasting …
Timeless review: Nigerian star Davido’s new album is mostly form over substance: Davido has gone back to work after the death of his young son. Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido (David Adeleke) has demonstrated himself to be a master of showboating. He is able to milk every situation to the maximum. And he …
Star Wars: Earth will never be an ‘ecumenopolis’ like Coruscant, but our cities are devouring the world: Any fan of the galaxy far, far away will have loved the newest information gleaned from The Mandalorian about life on the planet-city Coruscant. The latest instalments of Disney’s streaming series, now in its third season, have seen …
Costa Titch: the rising white South African rap star who embraced black hip-hop culture: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images Rising 28-year-old South African dancer and rapper Costa Titch (born Costa Tsobanoglou) died after collapsing on stage on 11 March while performing in Johannesburg. Costa Titch entered the entertainment world as a dancer with Cassper …
Pretty Yende, a South African opera star with a voice that shatters glass ceilings: Soprano Pretty Yende has been chosen to perform at the coronation of UK monarch King Charles III. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP via Getty Images It’s been announced that South African opera star Pretty Yende will sing at King Charles III’s coronation on …