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Gayton McKenzie draws criticism for backing Chris Brown concert amid GBV concerns

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has come under criticism after revisiting the economic impact of Chris Brown’s 2024 South African concerts, with his comments reigniting a debate about the singer’s controversial history and gender-based violence (GBV). Also see: Bonang Matheba calls out Gayton McKenzie over proposed Jay-Z concert export Chris performed at Johannesburg’s […]

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Naledi Aphiwe loses entire music catalogue on YouTube

Rising South African singer and songwriter Naledi Aphiwe has experienced a major career setback after her official YouTube Artist Channel, along with her complete digital music catalogue, was deleted from the platform without her authorisation. Also see: YouTube’s ‘Shut Up, Men Are Talking!’ rights acquired by Movie Room, making TV debut The unexpected takedown occurred […]

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Chris Brown pleads not guilty to London assault incident

Following a series of successful performances in celebration of his 20th year in music, Chris Brown has once again found himself in court. Last month, the rapper was arrested in Manchester, England for an alleged assault incident which took place in 2023. It was alleged that the Don’t Judge Me hitmaker assaulted a local music […]

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Chris Brown to continue world tour following prison release

The American singer Chris Brown can now exhale a sigh of relief following his release from a UK prison after facing assault charges. On Wednesday, the singer was granted bail after he agreed to pay the court R120 million on condition that he fulfill his commitment to continue the international world tour, which is set […]

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Chris Brown denied bail following UK arrest

American R&B singer will be missing out on at least three shows of his eagerly awaited Breezy Bowl world tour, which is scheduled to take place in June this year. This comes after the singer was denied bail following his alleged brutal attack on music producer Abraham Diaw at the Tape night club in London […]

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Past catches up, Chris Brown arrested in UK

American R&B singer Chris Brown’s past has again caught up with him, and this time, there seems to be no escaping. It was recently reported that the singer was arrested while in the UK ahead of his eagerly awaited Breezy Bowl tour, which was set to take place in Manchester next month. The singer recently […]

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Mzansi reacts to being included in Chris Brown’s residuals music video

The long-awaited music video to Chris Brown’s smash hit ‘Residuals’ is finally here. As the world reacts, Mzansi citizens can’t help but notice themselves in the offering, causing excitement on social media. South Africa has become a dream concert destination for many American artists and musicians as they take to social media to reveal plans […]

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Jordin Sparks reacts to packed stadium sing along to ‘No Air’

After what was an epic showcase of talent and creativity, it appears that South Africans were not the only ones left in awe of Chris Brown’s recent tour to South Africa. The multi-award-winning musician recently travelled across the world to host a two-day sold-out concert at Johannesburg’s infamous FNB Stadium. An event many claim was […]

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Artist gifts Chris Brown fine art portrait, while Rasta gains mixed reactions

The return of American singer Chris Brown for his 11:11 concert in Johannesburg has been welcomed with much excitement despite previous uproar from those advocating against Gender-Based Violence. This past weekend the FNB Stadium was filled in to capacity as people from all over the country as well as our neighbouring countries all flocked to […]

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Makhadzi unfazed by Chris Brown comparisons

Limpopo singer Makhadzi, born Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona has found her name on the lips of many, as a viral video of her draws comparisons to Chris Brown. Although the arrival of American singer Chris Brown in South Africa has brought about some excitement, it has also proven to be tricky for our local artists as they […]

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