Weekend Argus Saturday 2022-09-24

The Woman King is a big-budget Hollywood movie that has been anticipated since 2018, when US star Viola Davis was announced as the lead in the story of the “amazons” of Dahomey. Rising South African star Thuso Mbedu also takes a key role in the film, which has premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and is opening at cinemas nationwide soon. The action blockbuster is adding to renewed global interest in the historical woman warriors of Dahomey, a kingdom that flourished in the 1700s and 1800s in what is today Benin in West Africa. The “amazons” were skilful female warriors. They inspired fear and curiosity among locals and foreigners who had come to explore and colonise the territory. Protectors of the king, the anti-colonial women warriors are referred to…

Lady Gaga, 36, who recently wrapped up her Chromatica Ball world tour, is in talks over a Las Vegas residency. A source told The Sun newspaper: “For a long time Lady Gaga wasn’t sure if she would ever perform again due to health problems but Chromatica has helped build her back up. “With Britney Spears on an indefinite hiatus and Katy Perry’s PLAY residency coming to an end next month, Vegas has a big pop-shaped hole to fill. “Gaga is the biggest star on the planet once more, so it makes perfect sense.” Gaga was recently forced to cancel her final Chromatica Ball concert midway through due to lightning strikes. The Stupid Love hitmaker, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, halted her show mid-gig at the Hard Rock Stadium in…

Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Lewis are “so ready” to film Sister Act 3. The 66-year-old star – who plays Deloris Van Cartier in the film franchise – said she would “do everything I can” to join forces with Lewis again in the third movie, which is to be released on Disney+. Speaking to Lewis on The View, Goldberg said: “You know we’re still going to do that movie. “And I’d do everything I can to work with her because she’s fun.” Lewis, who starred as Michelle in the 1992 original Sister Act film, revealed she encouraged Goldberg to use her own singing voice in the movie. She said: “They were going to use my voice and I told Whoopi, ‘Look, you just get in this mirror with the two of…

Ginger Gonzaga is aware that playing a character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a big deal. And bagging the role of Nikki Ramos, who is the best friend of Jennifer Walters/ She-Hulk, is a dream come true. She plays a paralegal who enjoys playing outside the lines, so to speak. She’s not one to follow rules. Being in her company can easily land someone in trouble but, in Nikki’s case, it’s welcomed. Nikki’s infectious personality is offset by a carefree approach to life. She loves who she loves. That’s it. In a recent press junket, Gonzaga, who exudes this high energy that’s simply contagious, raved about the opportunity, the role and the show. Having planted her feet in standup, Gonzaga worked her way into several acting gigs, which,…

They say a change is as good as a holiday, but going off on a holiday every time you feel like a change isn’t always possible. My mother’s top home decor advice is, “Turn your home into a place you’d want to escape to for a holiday”, and when I visit our family home, it truly does feel like a mini getaway. If you’re looking to give your home a facelift or to create a feeling of “escape”, the 2023 four Dulux ColourFutures™ decorative paint colour palette, “Wild Wonder”, will bring a feeling of fluidity and equilibrium to your home. Inspired by the regular rhythms of nature and the cyclical tides of life, it includes forest hues, meadow brights, harvest shades and seashore tones. “This year, we’ve put the wonder…

Many South Africans are already familiar with Sassy Taylor Morrison, dubbed “the sassiest little girl you will ever meet”. The child, 7, has stolen the hearts of many, thanks to her hot takes on everyday issues. Based in Durban, Taylor first shot to fame as a toddler going through her terrible twos. With thousands of followers on social media, it was only a matter of time till Taylor became an influencer in her own right. But who would have thought she’d get a mention on award-winning actress Viola Davis’s Facebook page? Davis, who is on a promotional tour for her latest film, The Woman King, found the time to reshare one of Taylor’s posts with the caption: “Friendly reminder”. In the post, the sassy girl has a message for all…