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Pulsating: Nakhane says they wanted ‘Bastard Jargon’, which features Raphael Saadiq, Nile Rodgers and Moonchild Sanelly, to make people move and dance. Photo: Alex de Mora

Nakhane comes out dancing

The South African artist describes their new offering ‘Bastard Jargon’ as an existential sex album that exchanges sad for upbeat

Winter’s frigid embrace awaits us

As we enjoy the last few weeks of autumn with its bright colours, remember that the rigours of winter are just around the corner

The trend of voluntourism has come about partly through initiatives by large-scale

Voluntourism: What’s wrong with it and how it can be changed

A travel trend of people "doing good" has come under heavy criticism as people inadvertently perpetuate unhelpful ideas about the places they visit.

The 28-year-old Canadian rapper and Madonna on stage at Coachella.
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Madonna kissing Drake at Coachella causes uproar

Rapper Drake’s facial expression after kissing Madonna – his special guest during the closing show of Coachella – had the internet in a frenzy.

In their desperation to appear edgy

Madonna’s cultural appropriation confirms what a cliche she has become

In their desperation to appear edgy, the only thing artists such as Iggy Azalea and Madonna succeed in doing is flaunting their unoriginality.

Madonna reveals rape as young struggling artist

US pop icon Madonna was raped at knifepoint when she was a young struggling artist in New York, she has revealed in an article.

Singers Britney Spears and Madonna share a kiss during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall. (Reuters)

MTV VMAs: Top 5 shocking moments

From Miley Cyrus twerking to Kanye West’s "Imma let you finish" speech, we round up five really bizarre moments at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Malawi’s President Banda scolds officials for Madonna attack

Malawi’s President Joyce Banda has "reprimanded" aides who issued a scathing attack on Madonna.

Madonna with school children at Mkoko Primary School in the region of Kasungu in central Malawi.

Banda: Where are the schools Madonna built in Malawi?

Malawi’s President Joyce Banda has been angered by Madonna’s claims during her tour to the country last week that she built 10 schools there.

Angelina Jolie’s style to fund Afghanistan schools

Actor Angelina Jolie has opened another girls school in Afghanistan and plans to fund more from the proceeds of a jewellery line.

Tladi has secured a teaching spot at Los Angeles’ Edge Performing Arts Centre in Hollywood.

Tumi Trent Tladi: Showing Americans how it’s done

South Africa’s export to American hip-hop dancing, Tumi Trent Tladi, is the first of our local talent to attract the world’s top dance experts.

Madonna is the latest in a long list of global stars who have come out to support the Pussy Riot trio.

Madonna stages prayer for Pussy Riot’s release

Madonna is the latest in a long list of global stars who have come out to support the trio, using a concert in Moscow to condemn their persecution.

US pop icon Madonna performs on stage during her first ever concert in the Gulf as part of her MDNA world tour.
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Marine warfare over Madge’s swastika montage

A video accompanying Madonna’s recent Tel Aviv concert showed French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s face with a swastika superimposed over it.

Madgic moments

Madgic moments

Her half-time show at the Super Bowl was met by outrage and barbed comments, but there was some classic Madonna magic.

Madonna’s love story debuts at Venice fest

Madonna’s love story debuts at Venice fest

Directed by the singer, <i>WE</i> is a sympathetic portrait of star-crossed lovers Edward VII and Mrs Simpson.

Madonna’s Malawi field of broken dreams

Madonna’s $15-million academy dream to groom girls into Malawi’s next leaders was ditched in a cloud over misused funds, leaving locals disgruntled.

Madonna sued by workers over scrapped Malawi school

Eight charity workers in Malawi are suing Madonna after the collapse of her $15-million academy for girls cost them their jobs.

Madonna’s Malawi charity ‘squandered millions’

The managers of Madonna’s charity in Malawi have been ousted after they squandered $3,8-million on a school that will never be built.

Madonna breaks $15m promise to Malawi

Elders have accused Madonna of letting them down, and the Malawi government has admitted it does not know what her long-term plans entail.

Malawi govt backs Madonna in land dispute

In a land dispute pitting Madonna against Malawian villagers, the government has sided with the pop star, saying it had planned to develop the plot.