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Pop Essentials: Sugababes - Surprise, Happy After The Breakup! Taken from their 5th album Change which was soulful, pop and heartfelt with deep cuts like Never Gonna Dance Again. The title track, Back When & Denial it was a treat and a beat of hits unforgettable. Surprise is produced by Dr. Luke.  A pop track about an ex expecting you to be down and out, struggling after a breakup but instead you're glowing and having a blast.  It is fun, glittering,galore and Sunnyside up Amelle gets cheeky " it's you that's crying tears and I like the way it feels " while Keisha leads the chorus followed by Heidi's harmonies. At first listen you'd think it's just another cheer up ballad but it's so good with its dorky, charm and glitzy arrangement. The chorus is almost big but stays tight and takes off into a harmonious occasion where they're just beaming after the breakup! " it's good since you told me goodbye " It's sweet l...

Entertainment Avenue: Yoh Bestie Review - Long Overdue Romance! This is the incase you missed it edition, the late review! So if you haven't watched it, there are great reasons to and also SPOILERS so beware... Official Promotional Poster.  While we've seen many romcoms with this kind of storyline. We can't ignore how there are many ways to make coffee. It may seem cliche/ overly done but how many love songs are there? This movie is said to be unoriginal by many but the recipe or steps to falling in love are one we are all familiar with.  After a successful 1st Season of Yoh! Christmas where Thando was completely oblivious to her connection with longtime best friend Charles, she went on a journey to find the one and let's say her she was only setting herself up for breakup. Because no matter who she chose, it was doomed to fail, her choices were at times desperate to find love or had the wrong motivations. Her stir fry was definitely a salad drizzled in oil,...

Avenue Music: You're Still Everything is a Piercing Poignant Moment of Bitter meets Bliss.. Official Artwork. Epic Records/ Sing It Loud This week on Mzansi Avenue we have American Singer-songwriter Madison Beer who is one of the best artists on the scene right now, she's truly evolving and keeping her sound interesting, if you go through her discography there's variety and value of play. Madison Beer has proven herself with records like Dangerous which showcase a rich artistry and range.  You're Still Everything is taken from her 3rd studio album Locket which was released back in January. The song is like her walking into reality and receiving the biggest blow of clarity, she has an awareness as she sings "I only exist in the moments you're talking to me" noting how she wants more than just a hello. And in therapy you'd be advised to move on but she's wishing and hoping things would be different. The ambient tones, melancholic and brutal take. ...

Entertainment Avenue: Relationship Goals (The In case You Missed It, Review!) PhotoCred: Relationship Goals, Promotional Poster. Prime Video. Starring: Kelly Rowland. Cliff “Method Man” Smith. Robin Thede. Annie Gonzalez. Dennis Haysbert. Matt Walsh. Melanie Leishman. DeVaughn Nixon. Ryan Jamaal Swain. Directed by: Linda Mendoza . Produced by: DeVon Franklin . Released: February 4th 2026 . This movie is based on the New York Best Seller of the same name by Pastor Mike Todd . I was sceptical at first but I really enjoyed it. The characters were a great pairing from friendships to working relationships and romantic interests there was a satisfying watch from each and every scene, kudos to the casting director.  Leah is an independent and ambitious young woman who is part of the production team awaiting a promotion as showrunner with her boss retiring, all seems set for her to win. Only to discover that she has to compete for the position against her ex boyfriend Jarret Ro...

Pop Essentials: Bloom by Aqyila - A Sweet Sounding Bouquet! Official Artwork. The radiant song that has beautiful versions that truly give us the good ol' days art of remixing, not just adding featured artist with barely any new details. Aqyila has been treating us to this ever so fluent and luxurious record, the latest version (released: May 10th 2024, receiving widespread acclaim) has been on nonstop play from fans and draws attention because it's truly alluring, giving you a taste of classical bliss as she elegantly glides with soft and sincerely in love vocals sure to brighten up your heart. Already listed as a lover's anthem and wedding day playlist especially for the grand dance, we can't help but have a winner! This record better make it to year end lists and nominations because forget the sped up or slowed down version which is just lazy, as a true artist she has shown us that she's able to experiment and spice up her music which keeps it excitin...

Entertainment Avenue: Kea Moroka On Generations: The Legacy - Steamy Love Affair gets  Frozen, Let it Go? No, Do Revenge! PhotoCred: Morula Pictures/ Kgomotso Christopher as Kea Moroka . SABC 1 's longest running soapie which is a ratings winner and hailed for its writing has recently turned up the heat as Moroka clan leader is heartbroken and instead of fixing the repairs she wants to get even with a dirty espresso shot; the kind that leaves you reeling right after breakfast. After failing to capture the man she has been secretly rendezvouing with and getting caught in the act to public humiliation and being ditched for the wife of course because the sides are for fun never the mainstay, she snapped and decided to use her power to try and publish a scathing article one Tau Mogale ( Rapulana Seiphemo ) & Khumo Moroka ( Aubrey Poo ) dismissed while trying to make her see reason but she's too far gone to think straight, she loves the guy so the wounds are fresh ...