Renault launches their new Megane and Scenic models

Many of you might remember the huge buzz early this year when Renault launched the very first car, their new Sandero line of cars, completely manufactured right here in Mzansi. The launch event in Newtown was a memorable occassion, with Gang Of Instrumentals who were selected to be the face/spokespeople for Sandero giving us some energetic and creative sketch and hot musical performance, amongst other forms of entertainment. But I digress (clearly I had so much fun).

Now, the car manufacturer has just finalised the new Megane and Scenic in their respective lines and launched both the cars at another awesome event at a plush event Summer Place in Sandton. Although I missed out on the formalities where the 2 beautiful and stylish cars were introduced to the guests because of a prior engaement, I caught the bit of the fun later.

As I arrived at the venue, with light drizzles having started already outside, I received a warm greeting at reception and a Canon representive took a picture to promote their new Canon mobile printer. The music that was pumping on the inside only got me eager and excited to find out what was going on, on the other side of the wall. As I was cruising the venue, I saw some familiar faces who had also come to witness and celebrate what Renault has newly blessed us with, 2 stylish and powerful aditions to the Megane and Scenic sub-families.

With the excitement in the air, I stepped outside the graden area to see where they had displayed the cars. However, I couldn't even get a picture as the drizzles had gotten much stronger. It's a pity that later when the weather had cleared, the cars had also already been cleared. Anyway, from a distant, I could see that the Megane would definitely be a car I wouldn't mind driving at all. The party continued with the DJ churning out hit aftr hit to guests marvel. It was great chatting to people like soul singer Malik, TV personality and business woman Thuli Zuli, super music producer Beatmaker and seeing other personalities like Da Les and Sade Gilberati having so much fun on the dance floor. I was a bit disappointed that there were no live performances, but it was still an enjoyable evening.

The beautiful Farah Fortune from African Star Communications, who put the event together, needs to be applauded for the job well done. Apart from being a great host, she is one of the most professional ladies I've met in the business. The new Megane and Scenic are both available on sale at Renault delaers nationwide. I know for a fact that one of my friends has been eyeing the Megane, and after the launch, it's going to be easier to convince him to gor for it. Perhaps even go for it myself.

Michael Jackson fans to get a treat with his new film THIS IT IT.

Fans worldwide will have the opportunity to celebrate the global launch of Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT when Sony Pictures Entertainment hosts over 25 global premieres, with more than 15 of those coordinated simultaneously around the world, on Tuesday, October 27th. Three hours after the red carpet events begin, audiences will be able to see the highly anticipated film for the first time as the studio has added special advance screenings that evening throughout the world.

The South African premiere will take place on Thursday 28 October at 3am at Ster-Kinekor Fourways Mall, Cavendish in Cape Town, Gateway in Durban and Sterland in Pretoria. Tickets will be sold at R200 a ticket (Vitality and Edgars Club concessions will apply)

Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT will be available worldwide for a limited two-week engagement beginning, Wednesday October 28. Tickets for all shows, are available for purchase beginning this coming Sunday, September 27. South African moviegoers can purchase tickets for both the release of the film and premiere by visiting www.thisisitmovie.co.za.

“Michael Jackson has an army of fans everywhere around the world. By rolling out this film with simultaneous premieres and special advance screenings on October 27th, we are giving audiences an incredible opportunity to join together in celebration of Michael Jackson’s incredible career,” said Jeff Blake, chairman, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures.

The film’s world gala will be in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Tuesday, October 27. That event, which begins at 6pm PDT, kicks off a series of more than 25 premieres around the globe. More than 15 cities, including New York, Rio De Janeiro, London, Berlin, Johannesburg, and Seoul will host event simultaneously, with red carpet arrivals and activities from the Los Angeles event broadcast by satellite to those cities. Other cities, including Moscow, Tokyo, Sydney, Paris, and many others will host their own, non-simultaneous premiere activities.

Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London’s O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail,

Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show. Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner and the director of the stage show, is also directing the film, which is being produced by Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega and Paul Gongaware. Executive producers are John Branca and John McClain. The film will be distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Releasing. For more information about the film please visit www.thisisitmovie.co.za

This is a great way to celebrate the life of the legend. Don't miss out.

MTVbase Nights goes BLK and GOLD

It's happening again !!! Latinova in Rosebank will be hosting the MTV Africa Music Awards nominees party on 2 October in anticipation of the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards to be held in Kenya on 10 October.

Join us at our MTV base night on 2 October at Latinova in Rosebank as we celebrate the upcoming MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain. The MTV base night’s have become one of the most anticipated monthly events on the social calendar. Hosted on the first Friday of every month, MTV base nights is the place to be. Throw on your freshest threads and make sure you’re at the MAMAS MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain base night.

There’ll be a killah performance from Shugasmakx or Smakx, as he is affectionately known, one of the founding members of Skwatta Kamp. Kwela Tebza and Slikour will be performing their hit single ‘Umsindo’. To add to the party vibe, ex YoTV presenter, Psyfo, will be performing a couple of his chart topping hits from his newly released album “The After Party”. Catch his new single “Double Cross”, as it hits the MTV base play list from Wednesday, 23 September.

Mixing it up till sunrise on the decks is DJ’s Dimplez, C-Live, Milkshake and resident DJ Biz. Your host with the most for the night is MTV base VJ Sizwe. Tickets available at the door. Dress code – award winning threads!

Follow the base nights page on FB, and on http://mtvstreetteam.blogspot.com for competitions, reviews and more.

Check out YEAHBO.DOT.NET for the complete list of MAMA nominees and get voting.

Imagine That premiere proves an exciting affair for the kids

This past Saturday United International Pictures and Nickelodeon hosted the premiere of Eddie Murphy's latest movie, Imagine That, to be released countrywide on Friday, 25 September 2009.

UIP invited me and other people in the industry to enjoy the inspirational story with our families. Although I wished so much that my 10-year-old sister was around, because I know she would have immensely enjoyed it, those with kids in their households turned out in numbers. There were exciting activities for the kids to get involved in, e.g. drawing and painting, story telling by cartoon characters in custume, etc. It was a real fun afternoon.

Not to mention that it wasn't my first time watching the movie, but I still enjoyed it, definitely a title to own on DVD. Some of the reasons for my enjoyment of the movie is the fact that, as part of the story, the mystical world was left to your imagination. The young actress Yara Shahidi was a natural and funnyman Eddie Murphy also toned down his theatrics that we've come to know him for.

Imagine That opens at cinemas countryiwde just in time for the school holidays, on the 25th of September 2009. My sister is coming to Jozi for a visit , so I'll definitely be watching Imagine That again, with her.

Simphiwe Dana set to rock Soweto

The multi-award winning Afro- soul and jazz sensation, Simphiwe Dana, is billed to perform an exclusive one-only show in Soweto for the first time on the 3rd of October 2009.

Set to take place at Sedibeng, Zone 10, Meadowlands, the songstress will perform a collage of songs from her two critically and commercially acclaimed albums Zandisile and The One Love Movement On Bantu Biko Street with her band. This promises to be a special moment for both the people of Soweto and the singer herself.

The tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the event. Standard tickets cost R150 and VIP tickets (which include 3 complimetary drinks) will only set you R250. If you want to start the fun in an intimate setting, the doors open at 7pm. The show will then start at 10pm.

Just so you know, I've seen Simphiwe perform a few times and have been amazed each time. Actually, the first time was when she was introduced to the music scene performing for one of former Metro FM broadcaster, Thabo Mokwele's segments of the live shows he used to do. I was bowled over by the powerful voice that she possesses. So,if you also want to experience the that same magic, don't miss the show. Check out the flyer above for more details. You can also contact Kgotso on 0730491074 for more information.

For map to the venue, please visit www.thabengmanagement.co.za