This week in entertainment: Met Gala 2025 glam, Tyla's new tune drops, and Rick Ross soaks up Durban

IOL News

09-05-2025

Rihanna showed of her baby bump for the first time at the 2025 Met Gala.
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The world of entertainment is always abuzz with the latest news, trends, and style moments. This week, the Met Gala stole the spotlight with A-listers turning out in stunning outfits on the blue carpet.
From Rihanna's show-stopping look featuring her third baby bump debut to Tyla's bold fashion statement, the event was a feast for the eyes.
Let's dive into the highlights of the week, starting with the biggest event of them all – the 2025 Met Gala.
The Met Gala recap
The Met Gala returned this week under the theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', and A-list celebrities showed up and showed off their 'Tailored for You' garments.
While there were mega hits, there were also many misses.
Rihanna made headlines not just for her stunning ensemble but also for debuting her baby bump on the Met Gala blue carpet. This will be the singer's third child.
Riri was styled by the iconic Mark Jacobs, who also worked his magic on Doja Cat, Tracy Ellis Ross, J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer.
Meanwhile, South African superstar Tyla turned heads in a breathtaking white pinstripe Jacquemus gown with a gorgeous curly blonde pixie cut.
With so many A-listers in attendance, the event was a true celebration of black fashion and creativity.
Ciara returns with eighth album "CiCi"
Award-winning musician Ciara is back with new music.
The R&B sensation took to social media to announce the release of her eighth studio album, "CiCi".
In her heartfelt post, the mother of four reflected on her journey and expressed her excitement to be back on the music scene.
The album, which is set to drop on July 11, is a love letter to her fans, whom she affectionately refers to as her 'day ones'.
With this new chapter in her music career, Cici's fans are eagerly anticipating the 'CiCi era'.
Ciara announces self-titled album 'CiCi' set for July release.
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Tyla drops new music
More new music is on the horizon!
Tyla has unveiled the release date for her highly anticipated single, 'Bliss', which dropped on Friday, May 10.
Fans got a sneak peek of the song during her Coachella debut last month and will get to hear the singer serenade them when the full song drops.
In the run-up, Tyla collaborated with Erewhon on a smoothie named after the single.
Tyla is set to release "Bliss", the first song after her platinum self-titled album.
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Rick Ross soaked up the sun in Durban
American rapper Rick Ross gave props to Durban, South Africa!
After headlining a music festival at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Ross took to social media to express his love for the city's vibrant atmosphere and beauty.
In the viral clip, he showcases the beauty of the Zimbali Estate, where he enjoyed his stay, expressing that it's beautiful and that he loves it.
He thanked the city for having him, showcasing his appreciation for this stunning destination.
American rapper Rick Ross admires the beauty of the Zimbali Estate during his stay in Durban, South Africa.
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Kanye West's chaos
Rapper Kanye West stormed out of an interview with Piers Morgan on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" after a heated exchange.
This is not the first time the two have clashed. In a 2022 interview that went viral, West defended his anti-Semitic remarks.
The latest interview got off to a rocky start with West correcting Morgan's reference to him as 'Ye West', insisting that he has dropped his slave name.
The conversation quickly turned sour when West got defensive about his Instagram follower count, He claimed to have 33.3 million followers instead of 32 million.
Tension boiled over, and he stormed out of the interview.
Kanye West recently stormed out of an interview with Piers Morgan on "Piers Morgan Uncensored".
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Sol Phenduka's viral wild moment
Sol Phenduka, co-host of "Podcast and Chill with MacG", trended for all the wrong reasons after viral clips showed an intoxicated Phenduka trying to get the attention of rapper Cassper Nyovest.
In the clip, Phenduka repeatedly shouted Nyovest's nicknames while the rapper gave him the cold shoulder.
Embarrassingly, the situation took a turn for the worse when Phenduka was eventually pulled away by a friend, leaving many to wonder what had happened.
The viral moment has left fans talking, with many poking fun at Phenduka's embarrassing antics caught on video.
Since then, Phenduka laughed off the incident and said he'll be lying low for a while.
"Podcast and Chill with MacG" co-Host, Sol Phenduka's embarrassing video goes viral.
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Scotts Maphuma receives support from A-listers following his public apology
Following his public apology, rising amapiano artist Scotts Maphuma has gained the support of industry A-listers such as Makhadzi and Oskido and Black Coffee.
Maphuma found himself in hot water after he expressed his frustration over the constant public scrutiny.
He even went as far as to say that South Africa could cancel him, and maybe then he would be "free".
Scotts Maphuma with DJ and music producer, Oskido.
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Ntombee Ngcobo Mzolo returns to host "The Mommy Club" reunion
TV presenter and actress Ntombi Ngcobo Mzolo is set to host Mzansi's " The Mummy Club" reunion special for the second time.
With a season that has been filled with explosive moments, drama and fallouts, Ngcobo Mzolo is set to hold the cast accountable, asking tough questions and seeking answers.
The two-part reunion special is sure to bring out the tea and spark some much-needed discussions.
Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzolo is set to return as the host of "The Mommy Club" reunion special.
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Miss SA opens up about her experience with music
Miss SA Mia Le Roux addressed the online chatter that has been happening since the recently held Metro FM Music Awards, revealing that music is one of her "biggest insecurities".
Le Roux is the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa. She was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of one and has a cochlear implant to help her perceive sound.
In her statement, she explained her unique relationship with music. 'I use cochlear implants, which help me perceive sound - but I have nothing to compare it to, as I'll never truly know what someone without a device hears."
On another note, the Miss SA organisation has shared that Miss SA will not be participating in the Miss Supranational 2025 beauty pageant.
DJ Black Coffee claps back at "downgrade" insults towards Victoria Gonzalez
South African DJ and global music icon Black Coffee has called out the tired and frankly mean-spirited trend of comparing current partners to exes.
This comes after an X user shared photos of his Venezuelan model girlfriend, Victoria Gonzalez, alongside his ex-wife, actress Enhle Mbali, captioned with the now all-too-familiar prompt: 'Upgrade or downgrade?'
The DJ responded with a sharp Xhosa insult followed by a meme aimed at rapper Reason (Sizwe Alakine), who the same online circus has also targeted.
DJ and global music icon Black Coffee and his girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez.
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