Pop superstar Beyonce invited the mothers of slain African American men to the MTV Video Music Awards, where her politically charged “Formation” is up for the top prize. Beyonce, dressed angelically in a long glittery…
Beyonce’s ‘Formation’ wins MTV Video of the Year
Beyonce won MTV’s Video of the Year for “Formation,” her career’s most politically charged work which showed solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. “I dedicate this award to the people of New Orleans. God…
Apple issues update after security flaws laid bare: media
Apple has issued a security update to fix vulnerabilities found after fierce spyware created by an Israeli firm was used to target an Emirati dissident, US media reported. The company released its latest iOS version,…
Mini Australian ‘lion’ named for David Attenborough
A tiny “kitten-sized” marsupial lion that roamed Australia’s ancient rainforests some 18 million years ago has been named after veteran British naturalist David Attenborough. The fossil remains of the “microleo attenboroughi” were found in the…
Uber lost at least $1.27 bn in first half of year: report
The on-demand car ride service Uber lost at least $1.27 billion in the first half of this year, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing sources close to the matter. As a private company, San Francisco-based Uber…
Newspaper says it uncovered KFC’s secret recipe
Is the secret KFC recipe a secret no more? A US newspaper says it may have inadvertently stumbled upon the closely guarded blend of spices and herbs that coat the global restaurant chain’s signature fried…
Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande to perform at MTV awards
Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande will reunite to perform at the latest MTV Video Music Awards. Minaj will join Grande in the pop star’s single “Side to Side” at the gala Sunday night at New…
Our2Cents Ep. 95: June Gachui on her first album, vulnerability and love!
If you’ve ever happened to watch her grace a stage then you’ve witnessed the power and charm of June Gachui! Sharon Mundia and Susan Wong got to sit and chat with her about her first…
Zika may persist in vaginal tract: study
Zika may replicate in the vagina for several days after infection, said researchers Thursday who relied on lab mice to study sexual transmission of the virus blamed for birth defects. Infection with Zika via the…
#Travel: 3 Things to do in Maboneng – The heart of Johannesburg
Maboneng is a destination on the eastern side of Johannesburg’s business district and is the epicenter of inner-city renaissance. Born from passion, Maboneng offers unique retail stores, entertainment venues, offices and restaurants mixed with residential and industrial…