South Africa’s ‘Recipes for Love and Murder’ Treats Small-Town Murder as a Piece of Cake: TV Review

Emanuel Okusanya Fast-rising Nigerian star Asake roared into New York Friday night with a show in support of his debut album, “Mr. Money With the Vibe,” which features Afrobeats icon Burna Boy as well as American rapper Russ. Asake (full name: Ahmed Ololade) released his first single in 2018 and has struck an individual blend of West African Afrobeats and South Africa’s Brazilian-tinged ampiano. His set Friday night at New York’s Palladium Times Square — the largest venue on his tour — saw him backed by a full band, including horns, to bring his jazz-influenced sound into a live setting. Clad in an all-denim ensemble and his trademark black sunglasses, he performed his entire debut album in order, starting with the album’s mid-tempo opener, “Dull.” But as the setlist continued and the songs became more lively, so did Asake.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor It might sound cliche, but Dolly de Leon is serious when she says Ruben Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness” changed her life. Because it did.  Filipino audiences have known de Leon from shows such as “Amy’s Mother” and “Mirabella,” while Western audiences might have seen her on the HBO Asia series “Folklore.” But the Neon release, out on Friday, it what has put De Leon on the map. “I’m getting better roles and better offers,” she says. Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast caught up with de Leon to discuss her role as Abigail, how she built the character and working with Östlund. Listen below.

What a shocking crime… Hopefully some small measure of justice is coming?

Michelle Obama knows how to make an entrance. The former first lady was one of the speakers at the Albie Awards in New York City.

Less than one year after Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly‘s split, the late-night host sparked dating rumors with pop star Dua Lipa.

The 18th annual Soweto Pride brought together elements of protest and celebration to offer a day that embodied anger and sadness as well as profound joy and a vibrant sense of community.

Stacey Solomon showed fans the heart-warming moment Joe Swash was reunited with his children after being away for three weeks.The clip was put on Instagram by the presenter, 32, who was smitten that her husband, 40, had returned home. Stacey managed to capture the adorable the moment Joe swept the kids up into his arms after coming through the bedroom door.The TV star captioned the first video on her story with: "Early this morning we got daddy back", next to some emotional emojis.The second video with Joe holding both children arm in arm, had another sweet message written beside it: "Welcome home daddy, its only been 3 weeks (laughing emoji) But it's felt like ages! Cuddles all day for daddy and free arms for mummy", followed by another laughing face.

Carol Vorderman and Paul Burrell have been spotted returning from South Africa, after reportedly filming I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’s All Stars special. The juggernaut series will be reaching our screens next year, after hosts by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made the exciting announcement last week. The spin-off series sees campmates from previous seasons of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here return to the jungle once again.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here is filming in South Africa to reach our TV screens next year. And that’s not all, they’ve finally revealed ‘the worst kept secret in telly’, that the new series will see a line-up of all previous I’m A Celeb contestants. The iconic duo revealed the news on Twitter today, writing: ‘South Africaaaaaaa! That’s right, we’re filming a very special version of I’m A Celebrity in South Africa which is coming to your tellies in 2023.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have finally put truth to the rumours that there WILL be a new special series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. Fans of the hit ITV reality show will be treated to the usual series, which will be back in Australia this year, but also a spin-off.

Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Sept. 8, aged 96, after ruling for 70 years, is being accorded a state funeral on Monday at Westminster Abbey. International dignitaries attending alongside the British royal family include President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden and all of the heads of the Commonwealth including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Joining them will be President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska and the presidents of Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy and Poland, among other representatives.

Thania Garcia Although the royal family has yet to confirm the official list of attendees for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, various heads of state have already confirmed their planned attendance at the Westminster Abbey ceremony scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19. Buckingham Palace revealed the full schedule of the funeral plans — which will begin in London and end in Windsor — including the several categories of dignitaries invited: global government representatives, foreign royal families, governors general, realm prime ministers and heads of state. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be present, along with all of the heads of the Commonwealth including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Joining them will be President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska and the presidents of Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy and Poland, among other representatives.