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Movement architect: Litchi HOV (real name Lee-ché Janecke) has built a reputation for crafting visually striking, emotionally charged performances that move seamlessly between stage, film and global pop culture. Photo: Supplied

Litchi HOV on dance, inheritance and refusing to quit

A deeply personal portrait of Litchi HOV, the award-winning choreographer turning movement into a language of memory, resilience and generational change

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

Chris Brown: Should home affairs have acted?

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

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Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape claim — security sources

A woman has accused Brown, alongside with his bodyguard and a friend, of raping her in the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Paris

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Boycott predators’ films. Or not

We’d miss out on the work of the talented, but a stayaway is a vote for values – and for their victims

House deejay Zinhle, who is pregnant with hip hop artist AKA’s child, recently launched her new blog. (momentsbydjzinhle.com)
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Entertainment news: DJ Zinhle gets close-up and personal, Maggie Benedict’s shoplifting drama

From Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran’s fallout to former Generations actor’s court headache, we round up this weekend’s entertainment news.

While he failed to live up to the high standards of his 2013 performance, Chris Brown reinforced why he has the staying power to set him apart, writes Adrian Ephraim.

Chris Brown turns up for Mzansi, despite personal drama

While he failed to live up to the high standards of his 2013 performance, Chris Brown reinforced why he has the staying power to set him apart.

Chris Brown sent to rehab after breaking mum’s car window

A judge has ordered singer Chris Brown to go to rehab following a report that the singer threw a rock through his mother’s car window.

The R&B star had his probation reinstated after he was involved in an alleged hit-and-run accident.

Chris Brown concerts cancelled, probation reinstated

The promoter of four Chris Brown concerts in Canada scheduled this summer says the events have been cancelled.

‘My profile pic is the pic I took of the  persons car after “the hit and run”. NO damage. Just a dirty car.once again

Chris Brown denies hit-and-run allegations

Singer Chris Brown, who has been charged over an alleged hit-and-run car accident, has taken to Twitter to proclaim his innocence.

Singer Chris Brown is at it again on Twitter

Chris Brown could face jail over minor car accident

If the singer broke the terms of his probation by giving false insurance information, he could receive up to four years in prison.

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Will.i.am admits to using Arty’s song, not stealing it

US producer-rapper-singer Will.i.am says he’s been unfairly accused of stealing a song from a Russian dance producer for use on his new album.

Frank Ocean wants peace, won’t press charges against Chris Brown

Rising R&B star Frank Ocean said on Saturday he will not press charges against Chris Brown, who he said had "jumped" him last week in a parking lot.

Singer Chris Brown is at it again on Twitter
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Chris Brown: Not for children

Chris Brown’s South African tour passed with little fuss, with many willing to ignore his bad reputation. Neo Leeuw was in the audience.

Singer Chris Brown is at it again on Twitter

Chris Brown takes a beating – on Twitter

Singer Chris Brown is at it again on Twitter, unleashing a sexist attack on writer and comedian Jenny Johnson.

Grammys: Kanye West, Aretha Franklin hold court

Two years ago, Kanye West’s Grammy afterparty was a booze-filled, late-night affair with 3 000 screaming guests, bikini-clad women — and his mother, Donda, in the house. He was…