Mzansi Wethu just dropped two fresh podcast shows on DStv channel 163, adding I've Been Through the Most and Justify Podcast to their weeknight rotation. The channel airs podcasts every evening at half past nine, with weekend replays for anyone who missed them during the week.
One of the new programs focuses on emotional storytelling, where guests share their personal struggles and recovery journeys. The other one tackles business topics, cultural discussions, and regular life challenges people deal with. They join existing shows like Spreading Humours, Against the Wall with Skeem GP, and L-Tido Podcast that already air during weekdays.
Weekend programming keeps things rolling with Awkward Dates with Lasizwe and Couples Exchanging...
Lungile Siyaphi took home the crown at the 46th White Star Miss Soweto competition held at Soweto Theatre, and she posted about how grateful she feels for everyone who backed her during the whole process. She beat out Boitumelo Molotsana and Kutlwano Zingitwa for the top spot, walking away with a hundred thousand rand while the runners-up got smaller cash prizes.
The pageant kicked off back in October when they announced the top 20 finalists, and contestants went through leadership training sessions before the big night. Former radio personality Bridget Masinga and makeup pro Bongi Mlotshwa judged the event, while YFM hosts ran the show and singer Azana performed. The whole thing is gonna air on Mzansi Wethu for anyone who missed it.
Ray J got arrested after things went sideways at his place when Princess Love's relatives showed up demanding the kids. He told reporters the visitors got aggressive when they wandered into the bedroom area, and he felt threatened because they seemed drunk and belligerent. The singer admits he grabbed his gun during the confrontation, but he swears he never aimed it at his ex or anybody else.
Cops rolled up around 4 a.m. after someone reported a domestic situation with a weapon involved. Ray J got hit with a criminal-threat charge and had to post fifty grand for bail. The whole mess got captured on livestream, where you could hear him making violent threats while kids were crying and sirens were blaring. Princess Love accused him of...
Terence Crawford got stripped of his WBC super-middleweight belt after skipping out on sanctioning fees from his fights against Israil Madrimov and Canelo Alvarez, and the boxing organization said they sent multiple notices that nobody ever answered. Crawford beat Canelo back in September through unanimous decision, which got him a hometown parade in Omaha, but the celebration took a hit when the title got yanked over unpaid admin costs.
The WBC explained they had no other move after Crawford's camp ghosted their payment requests, which fund their operations and events. Crawford dropped an Instagram video, making it clear he does not care about losing the championship status.
Kandi Burruss from Real Housewives of Atlanta dropped a motion asking courts to lock down her divorce paperwork with Todd Tucker because she wants their kids Ace and Blaze kept away from public drama that comes with being entertainment industry figures. She filed the request after Todd went for primary custody, saying her packed schedule pulls her away from home, even though he admitted she mothers well.
The prenup is causing friction because Todd claims he got pressured into signing right before their wedding without proper legal help. Kandi fired back, pointing out that Bravo filmed the whole negotiation, and he agreed to everything on camera.
Todd has not responded to the sealing request yet.
Scott Mills bounced from BET after running the network for 23 years, and insiders got the news through an email where he talked about how honored he felt working with the brand and the Black community. Mills started at BET back in the late 90s and pushed the company through major moves like launching BET+ and signing deals with Tyler Perry and Lee Daniels, basically turning a cable channel into something way bigger across multiple platforms.
His exit happened right after Paramount merged with Skydance, which folded BET into a TV Media division, and people noticed the network was missing from leadership updates under the new setup. Louis Carr is stepping in as the replacement after spending three decades at BET, where he ran media sales...
Ray J went off on Instagram, accusing Beyoncé and Jay-Z of ignoring his sister Brandy during her tour stops, even though they kept showing up to support Kelly Rowland, and the whole thing blew up when Brandy's account started dropping weird comments under a Beyoncé fan page saying stuff about viral photos and stolen outfits. Her team confirmed someone hacked the account, and she was not actually behind any of those posts.
Brandy stayed quiet about the mess, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z have not said anything either. The drama comes right after Ray J got arrested over Thanksgiving for allegedly pulling a weapon on his estranged wife, Princess Love, with his mom, Sonja, catching heat online for supposedly enabling his behavior.
India Love bailed on OnlyFans after pulling in around $2 million because trolls started flooding her family members with screenshots of her content, and her younger brother ended up getting into fights at school over it. She told Ryan Garcia during a stream that weirdos were sliding into her nephews' DMs with her photos, which pushed her to quit the platform entirely.
The influencer switched gears to livestreaming and links up with creators like DDG and Kai Cenat these days. She called out how people living miserable lives tend to pull the most unhinged moves online.
Southwest Airlines is ditching its free extra seat policy for plus-size travelers who need more room, forcing them to buy a second ticket upfront when they book flights. The carrier used to let passengers either reserve another seat and get refunded or snag one at the gate if spots were open, but that whole system is getting axed alongside their famous open seating setup and free checked bag promise.
The airline says refunds for extra seats will only happen if the plane is not sold out, both tickets match the same class, and someone requests it within three months. Bags will cost travelers $35 for the first one and $45 for the second, which puts Southwest right in line with how other major airlines operate.
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