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Monday, 19 October 2015 25 entertainment TheNewAgeNewspaper @The_New_Age Channel 325 @TRACE_Inter @TRACESOUTHAFRICA TRACE SOUTH AFRICA TOPS TOP MUSIC TOP FASHION TOP MONEY TOP SEXY GUYS TOP GOSSIP TOP NEW TOP SEXY GIRL FORMER Death Row Records boss Suge Knight is back in court again after a new video of the Katt Williams robbery case surfaced, in which the pair reportedly stole celebrity photographer Leslie Redden’s camera. THE launch of Cîroc Pineapple on October 7 was the perfect way to usher in the sizzling hot season of spring, with the crème de la crème of SA’s entertainment scene. CONGRATU- LATIONS to yummy- mummy-to- be Chrissy Teigen, who’s expecting her first child with soul-sooth- ing All of Me singer John Legend! CASSPER Ny- ovest, Riky Rick and producer Anatii have joined forces in a collabora- tion of epic proportions to introduce SA hip hop diehards to Fuseg, a distinctively edgy sound and music video to the South African sound scape. AMERICAN headwear manufacturer New Era has just signed a multi- year global partnership agreement with UK football club Manches- ter United to produce their very own range of branded hats and caps. THIS week’s top sexy guys are doing it for the ladies! Pop/R&B super- star Danny K has teamed up with local lyricist and producer Anatii on For the Girls, a new catchy track bound to heat up the SA charts and set dance floors alight. THE 25-year-old Swede Felix Kjellberg, more commonly known as PewDiePie, is the top- earning YouTube star on the planet, pulling in $12m (R160m), before tax, over the past year, for providing commentary as he plays video games. COMPILED BY SIYABONGA SITHOLE MONDAY THIS WEEK STUFF TO So here’s our carefully selected TV menu for the week. If you see nothing else, watch these. And just in case you forget, cut out this page and stick it on the fridge. You’re welcome. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY AFTER dropping his debut sin- gle Save Me featuring the soulful Sarah Jackson, local breakout artist TiMO ODV catapulted himself into the limelight with his gold certified smash hit. The song premiered exclusively on TRACE earlier this year and propelled his status in SA’s music industry to critical acclaim almost overnight. Determined to prove he’s more than just a one hit wonder, the Johannesburg native recently debuted his new sophomore single Find My Way, once again, exclusively on TRACE Urban. The deep pop anthem has since garnered an overwhelmingly positive reception much to the delight of his doting fans. The effortless soul-stirring brilliance of TiMO’s latest track holds the same musical magnetism as his Save Me and is well worth a listen (or a hundred). When asked about the under- lying message conveyed in Find My Way, TiMO ODV had this to say: “The song is about becoming complacent and unhappy, leav- ing someone and finding out that there isn’t actually something better out there, then trying to find your way back to them.” TiMO ODV says that although the stories told in his songs may be fictional, he draws his lyrical inspiration from the emotions he feels. Eager to further familiarise ourselves with the hot new break- out artist, we spoke exclusively to TiMO ODV to delve deeper into his musical sensibilities: How was the stage name TiMO ODV conceived? My first name is Timothy, hence TiMO, and ODV is an abbrevi- ated version of my Dutch sur- name Oude Vrielink. Did you ever anticipate that your meteoric rise through Save Me would happen the way that it did? I honestly didn’t expect it at all. I was really caught off-guard to the point that I still feel like I’m catching up. How do you plan on staying grounded? Well, I believe that pride comes before a fall and I like to keep my head down and work harder. This is only the beginning for me. Where was the Find My Way music video filmed? Find My Way was shot in a really cool studio house in Midrand. What’s your favourite scene in the video? My favourite would have to be the final scene. We shot about four retakes and each time I got slapped even harder <laughs>. What can you share with us about the tumultuous interpersonal relationship dynamic between you and your Find My Way female co-star? She’s actually my girlfriend and we’ve been dating for about two years now. I chose her because I thought we’d have good chem- istry. What memorable moments did you have shooting the music video? I won’t lie, but the intro scene, where we’re busy making out, was super awkward to shoot. The director was shouting “Eat her face! Get in there!” So I’m sure I’ll remember that for quite a while. Lastly, describe the ulti- mate goal that defines the pinnacle of your success? My ultimate goal would be a bill- board Top 10 song. TiMO ODV finds his way Breakout SA artist and producer TiMO ODV drops Find My Way exclusively on TRACE LOCAL lifestyle brand Shesha is celebrating 10 years of swag as a leading independent retailer of pre- mium sneakers and urban fashion sportswear this Saturday, October 24 from 2pm. Zone 6 in Soweto will play host to the prestigious event, which is set to feature SA’s hottest local art- ists and DJs including Riky Rick, Cashtime Life and Ms Cosmo. Sneaker customisers and grafitti artists will also be on hand during the day to add an urban flair to the vibrant ambiance, with special prizes up for grabs on the day. Although tickets are available at Shesha stores and Computicket, TRACE is giving away tickets via social media so be sure to keep a lookout on Twitter (@TRACE_Inter) and Facebook (@tracesouthafrica) this week for entry details. Shesha’s swag turns 10 Victoria Kimani takes to the African Music Concert stage on Saturday WITH just five days left before the first annual African Music Concert takes over of the city on Saturday at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, planning is well under way to showcase 20 of the biggest African headliners in a 10 hour concert featuring Victoria Kimani, Wizkid, AKA, Davido, K.O., Flavour, Burna Boy, Venessa Mdee, Bucie, Uhuru, and several others. Ahead of her performance this Saturday, we spoke to Kenyan singer/songwriter Victoria Kimani about the mega afro-centric affair. Describe your genre of music. It’s a mixture of different sounds, mostly R&B and pop infused with afro-pop. I’m an ever-evolving artist with a background in song-writing so you can catch me singing to whatever inspires me at the moment. How important is your involvement in the AMC 2015? It’s very important and really cool! It’s shocking that these sorts of concerts don’t happen all the time across the continent. We Africans have been sep- arated for way too long and music is an excellent way to learn more about our diverse cultures, styles and sounds. Music has always been a common language so it’s important for African nations to unite through this language so we can see just how much we all have in common as well. What African sounds do you plan to share? My fans will get to experience my version of travels from East Africa to West Africa and finally South Africa, as well as my interpretation of pop culture and pop appeal in Africa. You’ll hear some dancehall, afro-pop and I’ll also perform my new single Booty Bounce for the very first time! Veep M-Net Edge (DStv 102) at 11pm THOUGH the story isn’t unique, this supernatural action series has enough decent fight scenes, believ- able sets and effects to carry it forward. The plus is that it was shot in Cape Town with a strong South African cast including Kim Engelbrecht and Karl Beukes. Dominion is loosely based on 2010 film Legion, written by Peter Schink and Scott Stewart. SET in the office of Selina Meyer, a fictional US vice-president and subsequent president, this award-winning American political dramedy has been well received with several major awards to its name. The series has been nominated four years in a row for the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series – actu- ally winning the award in its fourth season. Its second season won the Writers Guild of America Award for television com- edy series and Season 3 won the TCA Award for outstanding achievement in comedy. Resurrecting the Champ M-Net Movies Family (DStv 105) at 8.30pm A CLASSIC inspirational sports film with solid performances from leading cast members Samuel L Jackson and Josh Hartnett. A sports reporter (Hartnett) res- cues homeless man “Champ” (Jackson), only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ’s story and escape the shadow of his father’s success becomes a personal journey, as the ambitious reporter re-examines his own life and his relationship with his family. American Pie 2 M-Net Movies Romance (DStv 107) at 9.55pm THIS 2001 comedy sequel picks up the story of five schoool friends, who this time reunite during the summer after their first year of college. The second instalment was released in the US on August 10, 2001. After a year apart – attending dif- ferent schools, meeting different people – the guys rent a beach house and vow to make this the best summer ever. Between the wild parties, outrageous revelations and a trip to band camp, the friends discover that times – and people – change. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls M-Net Movies Comedy (DStv 104) at 7pm A NEVER-END- ING cascade of belly-laughs as Jim Carrey reprises his role as Ace Ventura, a “pet-detective” specialising in the retrieval of tame and captive animals. This instalment was preceded by 1994’s Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Both films were box office hits. It also won Jim Carrey two MTV Awards for best male performance and best comedic perfor- mance. Heist M-Net Movies Action + (DStv 106) at 8pm WHILE Heist as a genre film does not cover any new ground, its witty banter and one-liners carry the film and make it enjoyable. Starring Gene Hackman and Danny Devito, it tells the story of master thief Joe (Hack- man), who is at odds with his long-time friend, Mickey (Devito). They are forced to work together for one last time on a robbery. Critics have lauded Heist as a good caper film made before special effects replaced wit, construction and intelligence. Royal Pains M-Net Channel (DStv 101) at 11.15pm ROYAL Pains has become one of the highest- rated shows on US cable and a key player in the US’s scripted stable, joining Suits, Satisfac- tion, Sirens, Benched and White Collar in the elite series league. The series is based in part on the actual concierge medicine prac- tices of independent doctors and companies. On November 5, 2014, the series was renewed for a seventh and eighth season. Season 7 premiered on June 2. The Problem Child 2 M-Net Movies Family (DStv 105) 10.10pm THE crude, rude exploits of an adopted orphan boy, Junior, who deliberately wreaks come- dic havoc everywhere he goes. Problem Child 2 is the 1991 comedy film sequel to 1990 sleeper hit Problem Child; a continuation of the exploits of Junior. Fun for the whole family. Hero Wanted e.tv 8.30pm WHILE the violence can be said to be over the top at times, this straight-to- DVD thriller is a slick and deftly scripted film. Liam Case (Cuba Gooding Jnr) is a garbage man whose life hasn’t quite turned out the way he expected it to. In order to impress the girl of his dreams, Liam plans an elaborate heist that will culminate with him jumping in to save the day at the last minute. The Matrix Revolution M-Net Movies Showcase (DStv 108) at 8pm THE Matrix Revolutions is a the third film in the sci-fi Matrix trilogy. The film was released six months after The Matrix Reloaded. It grossed more than $139m (R2bn) in North America and approxi- mately $427m worldwide, roughly half of The Matrix Reloaded box- office take. In its first five days of release, it grossed $83.8m, against an estimated $150m budget. Dominion M-Net Edge (DStv 102) at 8pm
