Nomzamo's mansion mess, Beyoncé's surprise, and Lerato's stalker scare - this week in celeb mayhem

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Actress Nomzamo Mbatha has been trending for the past week on social media after she has been embroiled in two controversies.
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The entertainment world is abuzz with the latest events. From Nomzamo Mbatha trending for the wrong reasons to Lerato Kganyago's scary stalker encounter, here is the latest celeb gossip:
1. Nomzamo Mbatha shuts down claims of being connected to Paul Mashatile
The Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, has declared ownership of a Constantia Mansion in Cape Town that Mbatha was vacationing at in 2021.
The actress's old pictures during her stay at the mansion resurfaced online after a tweet tried to push a narrative about her and claimed that Mashatile used to give his side girlfriends access to the mansion using Mbatha's picture.
The 'Shaka iLembe' actress came forward to clear her name and said, 'Ok, I would like to credit and acknowledge @Airbnb 😭 - shuthi sorry,' she tweeted.
Nomzamo Mbatha's old picture from her stay at a Constantia mansion has been trending on social media.
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2. Costa Titch's mother shares emotional social media tribute
Years after the tragic passing of Costa Titch, his mother, Lara Langeveld, has posted an emotional tribute on Instagram, expressing her profound grief and longing.
The amapiano star collapsed on stage in March 2023, while performing at the Ultra Music Festival in Johannesburg.
'I miss you more than words could ever explain. Life has been so strange and surreal since you left us,' his mother wrote.
The late Costa Titch pictured with his mother, Lara Langeveld who shared an emotional tribute on her Instagram recently.
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3. Simphiwe Dana accuses Nomzamo Mbatha of copying her hairstyles
The singer has slammed Mbatha and 'Shaka iLembe' for not being acknowledged as the inspiration behind the actress's hairstyles.
'Honey, there's a difference between appreciation and appropriation. You're not the only one. I'm fed up. It's deeply disconcerting and cringe,' Dana wrote.
Even though Dana has now deleted the post, the screenshots of her Instagram post have been making rounds on the internet after many claimed that the hairstyles are not unique and have been done for decades.
Simphiwe Dana accused Nomzamo Mbatha for copying her hairstyles in a now-deleted Instagram post.
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4. Destiny's Child reunites
Beyoncé has wrapped up her iconic 'Cowboy Carter' tour, and fans were in for a treat after she brought stage Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to the stage.
The trio, who were part of the iconic girl group, delivered an electrifying performance as they performed a medley of their biggest hits, including "Lose My Breath," "Say My Name" and "Bootylicious."
This is not the first time that the 'Brown Skin Girl' singer brought to stage Rowland and Williams. In 2018, they performed together at Coachella and again in 2013 for the Super Bowl's halftime show.
Michelle Williams, Beyonce and Kelly Rowland performing for the last show of 'Cowboy Carter' tour.
Image: Image: Instagram/@beyonce
5. Kehlani gushes over collaboration with Mariah Carey
American singer Kehlani has not been able to contain her excitement after teaming up with iconic singer Mariah Carey for their latest track 'Sugar Sweet'.
'Nobody speak to me. I got a song with the one and only @mariahcarey. The earliest video of me singing and the first song I ever learned was 'Hero', and everybody who knows me knows this is one of my heroes,' she revealed on Instagram.
The track, which features Jamaican singer, Shenseea, is a catchy, fun and flirtatious song.
Kehlani shares her excitement about collaborating with singer Mariah Carey and Jamaican sensation Shenseea on the new single, 'Sugar Sweet'.
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6. Vincent Tshituka ties the knot
SA rugby star Vincent Tshituka is officially off the market as he recently tied the knot.
Tshituka exchanged nuptials with his longtime girlfriend, Katlego Monare, in an intimate ceremony.
The pair have been sharing a glimpse of their love with fans on social media via their couple's account on TikTok.
Vincent Tshituka and Katlego Monare after exchanging nuptials.
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7. Gogo Maweni welcomes twins
After tying the knot in a traditional wedding last year, reality TV star Gogo Maweni and her husband, Sabelo Mgube have welcomed their twins.
The controversial traditional healer took to social media as she shared a carousel of images that showed their new bundle of joys.
Last year, she revealed on DJ Sbu's "The Hustlers Corner" that she was pregnant with twins conceived through IVF.
Traditional healer and media personality Makgotso Mofokeng, known as Gogo Maweni and her husband Sabelo Mgube have recently welcomed their twin babies.
Image: Instagram/dr_maweni
8. Fans speculate about Beyoncé's final trilogy
Fans are now speculating about the Grammy-award-winning singer's final trilogy, 'Act III'.
Beyoncé's first act paid tribute to the Chicago dance and house music of the early '90s, while "Cowboy Carter" honoured country music's black origins.
Beyoncé has been fueling the speculation about 'Act III' potentially being a rock album after she dressed up as rock legends Betty Davis and Prince for Halloween 2024.
Beyoncé's fans speculation about 'Act III' continues to grow after the singer closed her final show for her 'Cowboy Carter' show in Las Vegas.
Image: Instagram / beyonce
9. Lerato Kganyago breaks her silence against stalkers
The radio presenter took to Instagram to reveal her frightening encounter with individuals she described as 'thugs.'
Kganyago alleged that she began to notice that she was being followed for quite a while and began to set a trap for the thugs, who disguised themselves as policemen.
Even though she is safe, she shared that she managed to confront them. She also photographed their faces and sent them to her family members in case something happened to her.
Lerato Kganyago recently shared a scary encounter she shared with stalkers.
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10. Pedro Pascal's affectionate interactions with Vanessa Kirby have tongues wagging
Videos of Pascal and his 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' co-star, Vanessa Kirby (who plays the Invisible Woman), getting cosy on the movie's press tour have gone viral.
Romantic speculations about the pair have already started after they were both seen holding hands, leaning against each other, and at one point, they were even rubbing each other's arms.
However, that is not the case at all because Pascal struggles with anxiety, and physical touch helps him manage the anxiety.
Pedro Pascal revealed that he uses physical touch to deal with his anxiety during public appearances.
Image: X / buffypascal