Get to know Grammy award winning artist Toni Braxton and her sisters Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar.

For a look inside their lives, watch Braxton Family Values on Sundays at 4PM.

It's been a dramatic week on Scandal!Daniel almost died and Shakira found out Cain is Quinton's father. Knowing Shakira, she's bound to dig for dirt...will she connect the dots?

Catch Scandal! Monday to Thursday at 7:30PM.

A brand new reality series featuring three popular socialites will premier this July.

Babalwa Mneno, Nonhle Thema and Khanyi Mbau are known for their bling lifestyles and controversy. But South Africa will soon see a different side to the three socialites in e.tv’s new show, Reality Check, starting 6 July at 6:05PM.

The constructed reality series documents the quest of three socialites who feel it’s time to give back and pay-it-forward. Proving that behind the glamour, fame and tantrums, Babalwa, Nonhle and Khanyi are affected by social issues and are dedicated to making a difference and committed to doing their bit towards building a better South Africa.

“These women have enough mileage in the industry; they understand how to play the good girl and be the controversial girl,” Says Khanyi Mbau.     

In each episode the women will receive a mystery SOS SMS that will outline their goodwill mission for the day. They will then meet at the scene and swap their manicure appointments and personal training sessions for some good, old-fashioned hard work.

If you think the women had it easy while filming, guess again. 13 Episodes were filmed in 13 days with grueling call times and long hours. “The show has been my life,” says Khanyi, “we had 3am call times and didn’t finish shooting until 8pm. My poor boyfriend is suffering.”

Here's a video clip of Khanyi talking about the new show and what she hopes viewers will get out of it.
 

Stan’s come back to help his brother bring down Daniel. We chat to actor Luthuli Dlamini about his role on Scandal!

Best known for his lead role as Stan Nyathi on Scandal, Zimbabwean-born actor Luthuli Dlamini joined the show in 2005 when it first aired. Luthuli starred on numerous shows across the country, but Stan was his first lead character. He says he’s drawn to the character of Stan because it’s a character that he had to start from scratch and build up to what it is now.

“His genesis in many ways is almost a part of me – the world that Stan lives in is the one I’ve become comfortable with,” explained Luthuli. “He will be with me for the rest of my life and I hope he never dies.”

Luthuli took a break from the show in 2007 and rejoined the set again in 2011 as Stan came back to take on Daniel and expose his lies. After a brief attempt in which Stan almost lost his life, he left for South America to look for his brother, the real Daniel Nyathi.

This week Stan returned to South Africa after learning that his brother escaped from prison and is holding Lucas hostage.

We chat to Luthuli about what Stan’s return means for Daniel and Mangi.

Tell us about your character, Stan, what major storylines has he been involved in?
Stan left to South America to find his brother, the real Daniel, because that was the only way he could expose Lucas for a fraud and save his brother who was wallowing in jail in South America. So when he got to South America, he goes from prison to prison hunting for his brother.

He then discovers that his brother escaped from prison, he disappeared and went back to South Africa. And that’s what prompts his return to South Africa. Of course, when he arrives he discovers that a gentleman who has been parading as Cain Gumede is in fact his bother Daniel. Then he discovers that Cain is so racked with hatred and revenge that he’s already put his plan for revenge into action.

Why is it important to him that Daniel is exposed?
Number one, because Daniel is a bastard and he deserves it. Number two, the truth must come out and Lucas must be punished for all his bad deeds. Daniel also shot Stan, but Stan isn’t really after revenge, he just wants justice.

Will he help his brother bring down Daniel?
He’ll certainly try. Stan is about trying to help his brother and he’s more concerned about seeing that justice is served. And of course, repairing his relationship with Mangi is also important.

Does he regret abandoning Mangi?
Hugely, Stan is racked with guilt and he feels that he’s let Mangi down. And really the person he cares most about is Mangi. Everyone else has let him down – his ex-wife Thato, Daniel, Gogo and Shakira. Eddie and Mangi are the only people who’ve always been there for him.

Will he try to mend his relationship with Mangi?
Yes, he makes a plan to. What Stan really needed was to sit Mangi down and explain what happened and to assure him it wasn’t about him. But he also finds a way of making amends to Mangi at the expense of Lucas.

Does he think his brother is capable of harming anyone?
Yes, when he understands just how damaged he is. 10 Years in prison can damage anybody and he comes to realise this through Cain’s actions.

What can viewers expect from Stan in the next few weeks?
Stan will be himself. There’ll be a lot of angst. There’s a lot at stake but what’s important to him is Mangi’s wellbeing and subsequently Quinton’s because he discovers he is a Nyathi.

Will justice be served and Daniel punished? Catch Scandal! Monday to Thursday 7:30PM.

Deception, backstabbing and manipulation…just another day for these soapie villains.

What does David Genaro have up his sleeve? How about ice queen Shakira? We list our favourite soapie villains.

For some really good baddie drama, watch Scandal! Monday to Thursday at 7:30PM and Rhythm City weekdays at 6:30PM.

Pre-auditions are over, theater auditions are next.

Auditions for the new season of SA's Got Talent took place in Cape Town this past weekend. e.tv's Glam Cam was there to snap some pics of the crowd while contestants waited to wow the judges.

Take a look at pics of some of the acts that auditioned. For more pics visit our Facebook page.

It's been an emotional rollercoaster with both Maidi and William fighting to win her heart, the decision has been a tough one.

Trouble seems to follow Rhythm City’s Tshidi.  Just when she manages to settle in her studies, she’s hit with a love triangle and forced to choose between her husband, William, and Maidi.

Born in Soweto and raised in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Nokuthula Ledwaba the woman behind Tshidi, tells us what’s going on inside Tshidi’s mind.

Explain what’s been happening with Tshidi.
Phew! What a rollercoaster this has been. I think part of the reason Tshidi is going through this turmoil is because she often tries to be the saviour and is a people pleaser. Tshidi’s love for William mostly comes from a place of pity, she feels sorry for him, and she’s choosing him because it’s the right thing to do, he is her husband after all. I think if there weren’t these complexities involved with William, Tshidi would be with Maidi.

What’s been the most difficult part in choosing between the two men?
These men are different and unique in their own way, William has the typical husband qualities and Maidi is very worldly. Tshidi’s mind has been racing to get a solution that works for all. William is now part of the Khuse family and is very caring. The confusion stems from the fact that both William and Maidi have a bit of what Tshidi wants, and the difficulty was choosing which character overrides the other. 

What does Tshidi ultimately want?
She wants to feel loved, be happy and ultimately have a family of her own. She also wants to be secure in her relationship with a partner who supports her dreams, and she doesn’t want to have to look over her shoulder.

What do you hope for Tshidi in the future?
I really hope that she’ll start dealing with her own issues. She’s always been dependent on others for happiness. I think she’ll try and find her own path and be able to embrace her past while spearheading her future.

A look back at Tshidi’s troubled past:
- She once tried getting into music.
- She’s a recovered drug addict.
- She was sexually harassed when she worked as a receptionist at Zondi Enterprises.
- She almost eloped with her drug dealer, King.
- She dated Maidi while he was married and had to deal with Nozipho’s wrath.

Follow Rhythm City on twitter, Facebook and Mxit (search Apps for ‘Rhythm City’) and watch all the drama every week day at 6.30PM with an omnibus on Saturdays from 9:30AM.

Stan came back to South Africa to help his brother bring Daniel to his knees and Gogo Nyathi and Shakira cast a spell on Cain.

Will the spell cast on Cain work? Catch Scandal! Monday to Thursday 7:30PM.

Will Mampho give in to Jabu’s pressure? And what’s with this Love Machine at Killowatt?
 

Lucilla and Miles do a delicate dance of deception around the acquisition of Redemption, while David feels like he wants to kill Naomi, can you really blame him?

Lucilla manages to get information about Miles and David from Sifiso. Could this be the magic card needed to close the deal?

Puleng challenges Jabu to leave Mampho alone but it doesn’t work.

There’s trouble at Killowatt and Fats asks Puleng to help out.

Fats and Bash set up a Love Machine at Kilowatt and Puleng tries out the machine with Suffocate and Fats. Who do you think is her perfect match?

Follow Rhythm City on twitter, Facebook and Mxit (search Apps for ‘Rhythm City’) and watch all the drama every week day at 6.30PM with an omnibus on Saturdays starting at 9:30AM

We chat to the young Mampho a day after losing her virginity to Jabu, her “sugar daddy.”

Last night Mampho surrendered to Jabu despite warnings from her friends.  The 16-year-old’s 40-year-old lover finally managed to break Mampho’s virginity, barely two months into the relationship.
 
What is Mampho thinking? We ask actress Itumeleng Bokaba.

You are dating an older man, is Jabu the guy you had always imagined as your first love?
Not really, the relationship between me and Jabu happened in a time when I was desperately looking to be loved and not necessarily be in love. As a full figured teen I have self-esteem issues plus I don’t get the attention I deserve and my parents (Jafta and Rose) were recently on the verge of a divorce. Here comes this man who looks past all these imperfections and wants to love me! All I can say is Jabu was the booster that my personality needed.

Last night you had sex for the first time, are you worried about the risks?
Consciously I’m not thinking of the implications, but at the back of my mind I know that engaging in unprotected sex is risky. I want to please Jabu and I’m relying on him to have my best interest at heart.

What made you agree to Jabu’s proposal?
I wanted to have control of my life and prove to myself that I’m beautiful and that there is someone who actually loves me for me.  Most of my friends are always ahead of me, but dating Jabu, I’m now the first to have a boyfriend amongst my friends.

Why not date a boy your own age?
Most of my peers aren’t interested in asking me out and barely give me attention.

How has dating an older man changed your perspective on life?
In my mind he is my all and my goal is to ensure I keep him happy, hence I bunk school at times to be with him.

What if the relationship ends?
If Jabu were to end the relationship, it would crush me. Jabu is my feel-good drug.  But if I’m the one who walks away from him, all will be OK.

What do you think of Mampho and Jabu’s relationship?  What advice would you offer her if she was your friend?

Find Rhythm City on Mxit (search Apps), twitter and Facebook and watch every week day at 6.30PM with the omnibus every Saturday from 9:30AM. 

It’s women versus men in the battle of Rhythm City’s Redemption.

Naomi and Lucilla, David and Miles - which team will be victorious?
 
The battle to retain Redemption open is heating up. Enemies have paired against each other to try and get their hands on Redemption, a recording company that has produced the late Rachel Phakathi, Joy Cele and the now CEO of Redemption Lucilla. This business will go under the hammer on the 24th of this month.

Who is the better team? We list their strengths, weaknesses and achievements.

Who would you rather see run Redemption, #MilesDavid or #NaomiLucilla? Follow Rhythm City on twitter and Facebook and don’t miss the drama weekdays at 6.30PM and the omnibus on Saturday at 9.30AM.

Ahead of the new exciting July timeslot change, e.tv music and lifestyle show Club 808 will introduce a fresh new face to the show. Dineo Ranaka, who has co-presented the show alongside DJ Mo Flava will be leaving the show on Friday 21 June.

Dineo will hand over the reins to the charismatic, engaging YFM DJ, Thando Thabethe, who will officially start co-presenting alongside DJ Mo Flava on 28 June after Dineo’s departure.

“I look forward to working with Mo. He is dynamic and I have huge respect for his work ethic. I have been watching Club 808 over the years and have looked up to Dineo even in her YFM days. To be given the opportunity to try and fill those big shoes is extremely nerve wrecking and is an absolute honour,” says Thando Thabethe.

The multi- talented radio DJ, MC and actress who has been making waves in the entertainment industry for the past 5 years will add a fresh dynamic to the lively Club 808 team, the charming DJ Mo Flava and talented DJ ZanD.

This exciting change comes in at crucial time for Club 808, which will start broadcasting on Saturdays at 6.30PM from July 06. The show, which is in its 3rd year, has grown tremendously over the past years, bringing South African viewers unique aspects of the vibrant South African and international music and youth culture. With a current viewership of over 2 million, Club 808 continues to enjoy a successful run as one of Mzansi’s favourite music shows since its inception in 2010.

“The appearance of Thando on Club 808 will bring a different dynamic to the show; her highly energised and engaging personality fits in perfectly with the show’s audience. Her vitality and youthful spirit is in tune with a show that has captured the pulsating global lifestyle and music trends,” commented e.tv Head of Channel Monde Twala.

Don't miss Club 808, Fridays at 7:30PM, moving Saturdays at 6.30PM from 6 July.

Visit our Twitter and Facebook pages for more updates.

We reflect on the good and bad fathers of Rhythm City and Scandal!

With Father’s Day coming up, we decided to review the good and bad behaviour of our soapie dads. Follow all the bad daddy drama on Rhythm City, weekdays at 6.30PM and on Scandal! Monday to Thursday at 7.30PM.

Last night's episode of Scandal! was full surprises. A meeting between Stan and Cain went horribly wrong, and Stan got shot as a result!

Back at the warehouse, Joe helped Daniel escape. Will Daniel go after Cain? Take a sneak peek at last night's episode in pictures.

The WWE World Tour comes to town in July, including Superstar Dolph Ziggler. Here he answers some South African fan questions all the way from LA.

Caroline @_RKO_Girl_:  Wondering what you’re reading now?
DZ: Ooh…Right now, let me check my bag. I am reading Artie Lange’s biography and A Confederacy of Dunces which is a really cool, quirky comedy set New Orleans in the 60s. I just finished Dan’s Brown book, Inferno¸which was excellent.

Shaun Myburg, Facebook: Was the concussion real?
DZ: Literally for the first time in my entire career I was totally out of action for over a month. When I got kicked in the head, I finished the match, and my doctor told me that when you get a concussion like that you sometimes go into autopilot and your body knows what you have to do and your brain gets you through it. And then for the next two days I didn’t remember anything that happened. I was diagnosed with retrograde amnesia. I never believed anything like that was real until it happened to me.      

Did it affect your performance coming back?
DZ: Yeah, I was a little apprehensive when I got back in the ring. For the past eight years of my life I’ve been wrestling and falling down and doing crazy stuff on a regular basis. So actually, yeah, it scared me a little bit when I got back in the ring. I got in there with Big E, and I just had to roll around with him and just get used to wrestling again. I was nervous, but I got back into it again. And slowly but surely I’ll be back to my old self again.

Vinny Davince Mchunu, Facebook: How many meals do you have a day?
DZ: I’m always hungry, so it depends. I eat out like every day. I snack on almonds throughout the day. As soon as I’m finished eating I’m looking for more food.

That’s lucky.
DZ: To be fare I work out a lot so I’ve earned it. I can enjoy it and then use it for fuel to go workout. I am lucky to have the time to work out all the time.

Alfred Daniels Chimenya & Mpilo Mfaba Facebook: Who do you think is the best wrestler at the moment?
DZ: I’m gonna say three names: Daniel Bryan, CM Punk and myself are the best right now. In no particular order.

Roxytee Roxy N, Facebook: Besides wrestling what else do you do?
DZ: It depends. I like to read, I like to work out, and I like to write. I usually have a day and a half at home a week and I will spend it in the gym, writing comedy material, or reading.

Sibusiso Daniel Shaun Nqunqeka, Facebook: How do you keep your Beauty?
DZ: My Beauty? I don’t know, what do you do? You know for someone who gets kicked in the face all the time, I still look pretty hot. I dunno, I think I must have pretty tough skin.     

@FabriceMcRomeo: What are the requirements to be a WWE Superstar for someone like me living in SA?
DZ: I think that might be a better question for Justin Gabriel, he found a way to make it work. I think the requirements are: work hard, get some training, and get a couple of years of experience. And then when you know the WWE are coming to town, find a way through channels like the website, or wrestling trainers. But you need to get some experience first, build up a reputation, and then give it a try.  
 

Writer-director James Cameron called it the “most challenging film” he ever made. Avatar is also one of the most expensive and top grossing movies ever made.

Enjoy the spectacular Avatar on Sunday at 8PM

Click through the gallery for more interesting facts.

Be part of the SA's Got Talent theatre auditions audience.

Started from the Mother City now we here! Here is a look at the best behind-the-scenes moments from the Step Up or Step Out Durban auditions.