Entertainment

The filming of the major TV series Blade Runner 2099 in Belfast has been delayed. BBC News NI understands a strike by Hollywood TV and film writers is one of the factors behind the postponement, with filming unlikely to resume before spring 2024. The series, based on the iconic Blade …

Local artistes are putting the final touches to their rehearsals making sure that they are in tip-top shape tomorrow when they perform at the Soul CookOut. The fourth edition of the food and music extravaganza is set for The Barn in Bulawayo where Kinah The Music, Msiz’Kay, Charles Mahlaba, Thandy …

Sam Smith has cancelled upcoming concerts in Birmingham and Glasgow on doctors’ advice, after having to stop Wednesday’s Manchester gig just four songs in due to “a vocal cord injury”. A spokesperson for the “heartbroken” star, 31, said on Instagram that medics recommended a “complete vocal rest”. “If they keep …

The highly revered Southern African music and arts festival, Zimfest Live, will return in July this year in the United Kingdom in celebration of African music, art and culture.  As has become the norm, some of Zimbabwe’s best musicians will have an opportunity to showcase their artworks at this high-octane …

Celebrities and fans have paid tribute to Tina Turner, the soul star behind hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It, who has died aged 83. Beyoncé said she was the “epitome of passion and power”, while Sir Mick Jagger called her a “wonderful friend” and …

Nigerian Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has been released on bail after spending days in detention for allegedly assaulting a police officer, local media report. His lawyer Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika told Punch website that Kuti – the son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti -was released on Tuesday night after meeting bail conditions. …

Umlando hit-maker, Pholoso “Toss” Masombuka, takes his sound to Bulawayo tomorrow at Palace Hotel.‌ Fifie Cinderella will be part of the act. The City of Kings has a lot on its entertainment menu tomorrow with the Battle of Zimbabwe showdown between Highlanders and Dynamos set for Barbourfields in the afternoon. …

Seven local traditional groups and two from Zambia are some of the performing acts at this year’s National Culture Month celebrations slated for Binga on Saturday. The event to be graced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa will be held at Kariyangwe Secondary School grounds under the theme “Promoting Cultural Diversity, Unity …

Netflix has started its long-promised crackdown on password sharing in major markets including the UK and the US. The streaming giant said it was notifying customers that they must pay £4.99 per month, or $7.99 in the US, if they want to share their account with someone outside their homes. …

British reggae group, UB40, is expected at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport this afternoon for their show tomorrow at Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare. The group, that will feature popular lead singer Ali Campbell, is expected to add colour to Africa Day celebrations. In a recent tweet, Campbell confirmed …