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Browned off: R&B star Chris Brown appears in court in Los Angeles in 2014 after assaulting singer Rihanna, with whom he was in a relationship. Photo: Lucy Nicholson-Pool/Getty Images
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Chris Brown: Should home affairs have acted?

The US musician, who has a history of violence against women, is set to perform in Johannesburg

  • Aarti Bhana
7 min read
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 09: Kevin Hart of ‘Dave’ speaks during the FX segment of the 2020 Winter TCA Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 09, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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Kevin Hart returns to South Africa stages with sold-out Reality Check Tour

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart will be performing at the Sun Arena in Pretoria

  • Bongeka Gumede
2 min read
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Prepare the IV drip, Rihanna is coming to SA

The worst-kept secret: Big Concerts is due to announce it is bringing Rihanna to South Africa, despite ‘Heat’ magazine spilling the beans.

  • Rhode Marshall
2 min read
The Red Hot Chili Peppers performed at Soccer City.
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Red hot pandemonium at Soccer City

Organisation of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers concert at Soccer City left a great deal to be desired, writes Ben Kelly.

  • Ben Kelly
3 min read
Band members of Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers fans left in the dark over ticket sales

Confusion over early bird ticket sales have left many fans frustrated and worried that they could miss out on the tickets they want.

  • Lisa Van Wyk
2 min read
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Concerts go green in eco-friendly drive

”It’s mind-boggling how much waste 30 000 people can produce in ten hours,” says Justin van Wyk, director of business affairs at BIG Concerts, organiser of the My Coke Fest 2008,…

  • Imke Van Hoorn
4 min read