Saturday Star 2025-11-08

has having a boyfriend become a cringe? It’s a question that’s been lighting up social media ever since Chanté Joseph’s thought-provoking piece in British Vogue dropped, sparking a cultural conversation about how women are redefining relationships, priorities, and the societal expectations placed on them. Building on this, Joseph’s article explores a significant shift: women posting their partners less and sometimes, not at all, on social media. Gone are the days of Instagram bios featuring boyfriend initials or carousel posts of candlelit date nights. Now, if a man makes it to your Instagram story, he’s lucky to be a blurry elbow in a photo that expires in 24 hours. But why the change? Is this a feminist flex, a protective measure, or simply a sign of the times? Let’s unpack the…

With Black Friday approaching, South Africans are gearing up for the usual shopping frenzy. Your favourite online stores will flash enormous, tempting signs that scream “Savings!” and retailers will be sending out their “must-buy” leaflets. But here is the hard truth you need to remember. That massive discount is only a saving if you genuinely needed the item in the first place. If you spend money on something you don’t need, no matter how cheap the price tag, you have still spent your money, and you actually haven’t saved a single rand. You’ve just emptied your wallet a little faster. Temptation of a “good deal” Retailers are really good at creating a sense of urgency. Those flashing signs and limited-stock messages will have you thinking that you will be missing…

“New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there’s nothing you can’t do…” Right now, these iconic lyrics by Alicia Keys and Jay-Z are more than just an anthem for the city that never sleeps. They feel like the perfect soundtrack for Zohran Mamdani’s historic rise as New York City’s newest mayor. Viral TikTok videos from Mamdani’s campaign often show him singing along to Empire State of Mind. He comes across not just as a politician seeking votes, but as a real New Yorker who reflects the energy, diversity and resilience that make the city shine. When Mamdani took the stage to deliver his victory speech as the newly elected mayor of New York City, the energy in the room was electric. “Donald Trump, I have four words for…

Netflix’s Bad Influencer is giving all the chaos, clout and glam you’d expect from the influencer world, but honey, with a proper Jozi twist that makes it feel oh-so-local. From fake designer bags to slang that doesn’t always make sense (“math isn’t matching – it’s giving…”), this show dives headfirst into the highs and lows of online fame. And sis, it’s messy in the best way. At the heart of it: BK Msinga, played by Jo‑Anne Reyneke, is a single mother and fashion designer with major grit. When she can’t make ends meet, she turns to counterfeiting luxury handbags to save up for her neurodivergent son Leo’s specialised schooling needs. Then there’s Pinky Sithole, portrayed by Cindy Mahlangu, a mid‑level influencer who’s all about the flex, the content and the…

South African rapper and reality star Nadia Nakai has snagged herself a nomination for Best Celebrity Personality at the upcoming National Film & TV Awards South Africa (NFTA). The NFTA recently announced the full list of nominees for the 2025 edition of the prestigious awards in an Instagram post. The list included names of industry legends who will receive honorary recognition for their lifetime contributions to film and television. The 3rd annual South African edition will take place on November 22. The artist will be going up against Khanyi Mbau, Ayanda Thabethe, The Funny Chef, Anele Mdoda, Katlego Maboe, Minnie Dlamini, Lawrence Maleka and Lasizwe Dambuza. Nakai showed her appreciation for the nomination by commenting with a heart emoji on NFTA’s Instagram post with a heart emoji. The Young, Famous…

Reboots have become a revolving door in Hollywood, whether it’s a TV series or film. Recently, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle dropped on Disney+. It is loosely based on the 1992 movie of the same title, helmed by Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, and Julianne Moore. Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera, the premise has been tweaked by Micah Bloomberg. The story centres on Caitlyn Morales (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), an attorney, who recently gave birth to her second daughter, Josie (played by Nora & Lola Contreras). She has the picture-perfect life with her supportive husband, Miguel (Raúl Castillo), and young daughter Emma (Mileiah Vega). What starts as an incidental meeting with Caitlyn representing Polly Murphy (Maika Monroe) before giving birth evolves when they bump into each other months…