From the world of entertainment to real-life struggles, this week's trending celebrity and entertainment news has it all.
Catch up on how celebrities are saying enough is enough to South African children in crisis, supporting 7-year-old Baby Cwecwe to the intriguing costume of US singer Erykah Badu. Here are the top 10 trending news:
1.Rachel Kolisi and Siya Kolisi Foundation
The founder and former CEO has initiated legal proceedings against the organisation by filing a complaint with the Commission of Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) on March 25 for “constructive dismissal".
Rachel alleges that the foundation's board created an intolerable work environment that forced her to resign.
2. Selena Gomez and her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, shade Justin Bieber in new music
Selena Gomez released an album on March 21 titled, “I Said I Love You”, with her fiance, Benny Blanco.
While fans have praised the duo for flaunting their creative side, many have also noted that some of the lyrics refer to her past relationship with ex-Justin Bieber.
3. Tyla shines at the Billboard Women in Music after winning the Impact prize
Over the past weekend, Pop star Tyla received the prestigious Impact Award at the Billboard Women in Music, which celebrates females in the industry.
Tyla continues to shine and raise the South African flag high as her music continues to top the charts, and she keeps bagging numerous awards in the music industry.
4. Zozibini Tunzi’s wedding gets tongues wagging
Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi tied the knot to Luthando Bolowana on March 22, and netizens were shocked as Tunzi is not one to share her private matters on social media.
Tunzi also shared her traditional wedding content and left fans in awe as they admired the stunning traditional Xhosa outfits.
5. Celebrities show support in numbers for baby Cwecwe
Seven-year-old Cwecwe was raped at her school premises in Bergview College in the Eastern Cape in October 2024 while waiting for school transport.
Her case has garnered national attention as South Africans have organised peaceful national protests in support of Cwecwe.
Moreover, a petition, “Justice For Cwecwe”, was also created, and in just 4 days, it has received 900 000 signatures.
South African celebrities such as former Miss SA, Natasha Jourbert, Somizi Mhlongo, DJ Zinhle, Wiseman Mncube and Ntando Duma’s daughter, Sbahle Mzizi, shared on social media that they are supporting the little girl and her mother through this difficult time.
6. Kanye West and his “not so surprising” rants
US rapper Kanye “Ye” West has started again with his jaw-dropping rants. The father of four recently appeared in an interview with DJ Akademiks.
Not only did West wear a KKK robe, but he also revealed his ugly co-parenting situation with the mother of his children and ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
During the Q&A, he shared that Kardashian is controlling their four “black kids”, and he did not want to have children with her.
7. Dineo Ranaka’s recent return to Metro FM had the public talking about how lucky she is in terms of employment
After Metro FM introduced its new line-up, netizens took to social media to express how they admired Dineo Ranaka’s luck when it comes to employment.
Ranaka is set to host the "Saturday Top 30" show. Many shared that they admire her work ethic and they cannot wait to listen to her.
8. Erykah Badu’s outfit sparks social media reactions
On Saturday, March 29, the R&B singer performed and accepted the Icon award at the Billboard Women in Music wearing a costume that confused many people.
The knit taupe ensemble made people question whether she is poking fun at women with BBL’s or paying homage to an enslaved 19th-century Khoisan performer, Sarah Baartman. Badu never came forward to explain the meaning behind her bodysuit.
9. Jessica Simpson’s use of snake sperm for vocal health
US singer Jessica Simpson stunned fans after revealing that she drinks a Chinese herb recommended by her vocal coach.
Simpson shared that she initially didn’t know what was in the herb; however, after she was told to research the ingredients, she discovered that she had been drinking snake’s sperm, which left many of her fans shocked.
10. Actor Richard Chamberlain dies at 90 and Val Killmer at 65
"Thornbirds" actor Ricjard Chameberlain, who rose to fame during the 1960s died on Sunday, March 30, a day before his 91st birthday. Chamberlain has appeared on multiple tv shows and movies and was best known for his lead role “Dr Kildare” in a medical drama titled “Shogun”.
Meanwhile, Hollywood star Val Kilmer died on Tuesday, April 1, at the age of 65, from pneumonia. Kilmer, who tasted leading-man stardom as Jim Morrison and Batman, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and later recovered.
