We start with a wrap of entertainment news that made headlines this week. The highly acclaimed South African short film, The Last Ranger, directed by Cindy Lee and produced by Anele Mdoda and Lebo M has been nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the upcoming 97th Academy Awards. We attend an exclusive screening. Then we caught up with the multifaceted Kgothatso Modumo of Angel Gabriel Designs, an individual celebrated for his exceptional contributions to the fashion industry to explore his latest range, inspired by love. Musician, J Something's Lovers Rock music and food picnic was a delight with cooking lessons and opportunities to chat about love. Next, we get a taste of Dubai with versatile dishes that have kept foodies in the Emirati city, returning to the festival annually. Singer, Phinda Matlala remains one of South Africa's most cherished musical icons. She joins us to talk about her new EP titled 10 Years-A Decade. Setting the stage ablaze, are two Besties Gigi LaMayne and Sizwe Alakine as we chat about their latest collaboration.

Love is in the air across the global and in this episode, we take a look at Florist Blanche's bouquets are not only pretty to look at and sell, they are edible too. From gorgeous bouquets, chocolate treats and big teddies to cuddle with you're bound to find some cute the World of Love. What does it take to be great? Acclaimed South African flautist and composer Wouter Kellerman has won his third GRAMMY® Award earlier this month at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards and joins us in studio to talk about his album Triveni. Known for his authentic, emotionally evoking full-length LP titled 'License To Feel', Leon John joins us for conversation and a soulful performance.

In this episode, we start with a look at the entertainment headlines across the globe in the News Wrap. In fashion, we look at the 163rd instalment of the Cape Town Met, where fashion took centre stage under the theme COUTURE UNLEASHED. Then, our fashion gurus Emmanuel Tjiya and Thulane Hadebe highlight the looks at this year's CPT Met. For our fitness bunnies, we chat with experts who provide tips on nutritious meals and exercise. Travel to the stars, at the newly upgraded Wits Planetarium! Their cutting-edge 4K projections and 360° views, make for an immersive adventure for the whole family. Joining us in the studio is Musician Naledi Boltina, who performs an exclusive track and chats about her new ventures.

In this episode, we get a snap shot of this week's movers and shakers across the globe in our news wrap. We join Gin-makers Nino Zama and Tshidiso who share their lived in experiences of creating unique and flavourful drinks. Nutrition is vital to obtaining and keeping a healthy body, we create a balanced meal with all the nutritional properties by creating smoothies, for a on the go snack with an NPL Dietician. Then we go to Cape Town, where fashion and horse racing take centre stage at the second annual World Sports Betting Cape Town MET takes place. We stay with fashion as fashion show curator and designer Gavin Rajah highlights the showcase. Now onto a film, we chat with filmakers about a body of work that has placed South Africa on the global cinema stage - 'Old Righteous Blues' Keeping you healthy- we take a look at the work of Biokineticist Justine Johnson, as she helps improve the functionality of various bodies at various levels. Joining us today are musicians Xowla and Lwah Ndlunkulu. Xowla's latest single, 'Umsindo Wenhliziyo,' is a collaboration.

In this episode...We get a snapshot of entertainment news from across the globe. We take pride in young girls representing SA in prestigious global pageants such as the International Junior Miss competition in Virginia, USA. Cape Town is embracing a greener future, and leading the charge is The Hemp Emporium. It's a stunning example of modern design meeting eco-conscious innovation. We also visit Workshop17 in Hydepark, north of Jozi, a workspace that architecturally and aesthetically caters for the physiological and psychological wellness of creatives in the space. In a journey to wellness, we join a Pilates class to improve body strength, muscle development and flexibility with a biokineticist, yoga and Pilates instructor, We also have a thought-provoking conversation about 'Gontse', a groundbreaking GBV and Gender Violence dance showcase piece that will soon premier at the Soweto Theatre. We appreciate the power of the voice with Brand South Africa's Play Your Part Ambassador and highly revered and praised voice actor Chilu Lemba.

In this week's show, we look at some of the stories that made headlines and trended both locally and internationally. We also step out to quietly reflect on the year ahead at a financially reasonable, peaceful Nkwe Resort in Pretoria. In fashion-We chat with crochet designer Tshegofatso Chanda who is weaving her dreams into reality even on Paris Fashion Week runways. At the theatre-Mzansi Ballet evokes nostalgic and fairytale magic feelings with a ballet performance titled 'The ABBA Show: A Cinderella Story', inspired by hits from music group ABBA. Still, on music, we are serenaded by multi-platinum-selling, 21-year-old trailblazing, hit-making amapiano sensation Zee Nxumalo. Songstress TS Sebogodi also shares her story of courage, and recovery and sings from her new album 'Tsogo-The Rebirth'.

Here we are in 2025 and with this week's news wrap let's take a look at some New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe. In theatre, the classical sounds of ABBA "Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia," have been worked into Mzansi Ballet's 'The ABBA Show: A Cinderella Story', a culmination of the magic of music and a fairytale. We bring you a look inside the Pieter Torien Theatre at Montecasino. Some of the past years' most viral moments emanate from podcasters and their guests covering a range of topics. 'The Bubbling Explosion' is a documentary that looks at the South African podcasting landscape. Executive Producer, Nic Regisford and Parenting Podcaster, Lebang Kgosana join us. Stay tuned, as we find out what some of your wishes are in 2025! Happy New! The holidays are not over just yet. Circus Galassia is back in Sandton and under the big top, they are bringing the fun. Their range of international performers will leave everyone in awe. Take a trip down memory lane with Trendz Live. See as we revisit the OMG moments that made 2024, pure magic! One of the most exciting new talents in South Africa today is Musician, Bassie. Her collaborations with artists like Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa have cemented her place as an artist to be on the lookout for. Basetsana Maluleke joins us for a chat about her new work from her album titled 'Umculo'.

Hitmaker Kelvin Momo, award-winning fashion designer Lukhanyo Mdingi, milliner Crystal Birch, and visual artist Imraan Christian form part of an artist residency that had an experiential showcase that highlighted a fusion of art from a trip they took to Mexico in light of celebrating the origins of the partnerships history... Selepe Maifadi was out there to bring us all the action. Mzansis music took to a whole new level this year and as we celebrated a decade of Amapiano music. The sound is firmly chilling at the top of charts globally. As we wrap up the year we explore the top tracks and artists that are most listened to on global distributing streaming platforms. Selepe Maifadi attended the Spotify Wrapped event at the Constitution Hill to find out about our most loved hits for the year. 2024 was another massive year where Mzansi was shining bright on the global stage, especially when it comes to the culture. Our music, fashion, dance styles, lingo - NJE, everything about SA was widely celebrated and adopted in many parts of the world. It's only fair for us to look at those moments and give credit where its due. I am now joined by Digital creator, Entertainment Commentator, Blogger and Award-winning Brand PR Consultant Nombulelo Fox and Award-winning culture reporter, Bestselling author of Dinner at Somizi's, and Editor-in-chief of Sowetan S Mag Emmanuel Tjiya to unpack the unforgettable fashion moments. The festive season is a fantastic time to visit waterparks and go to the beaches with our families and friends. But while having fun in the sun, we must also put safety first, to avoid injuries and drowning. One of the coolest places to visit is Happy Island in Gauteng, where holidayers thrive on amazing water features and slides. Trendz producer Didintle Mookeletsi went to explore the park, but also get a few nuggets on how to remain jovial and safe. Picture rolling green vineyards, charming countryside architecture, majestic mountains, and the irresistible vibe of Cape Town. You don’t have to imagine it for long because, for the next five minutes, we’re bringing it all to life. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through this postcard-perfect experience, curated by our producer, Puleng Molebatsi, just for you Every town has a story to tell, and Thembisa is no different. This vibrant township holds key moments that shaped South Africa’s history. What stood out for us this time around was the inspirational story of guest house owner Sheila Sekitla. The woman behind the establishment of Thembisa's very first guest house back in 1992 when townships weren't known for having such. This is a true testament to resilience and hope. Here's a journey through history and a celebration of dreams fulfilled.