Queen Bey steals hearts and Minnie reclaims her power

IT HAS been another exciting week in the world of entertainment, with celebrities gracing the stages, screens and headlines.

- NOMATHAMSANQA SITHATHU

There has been no shortage of glamour and talent on display. In this week's round-up, we bring you the highlights from the world of celebs.

1 Cape Town International Jazz Festival highlights

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) continued to solidify its status as Africa’s premier music showcase for the 22nd time, offering an immersive experience of world-class music, fine dining and luxury hospitality.

Held on Friday and Saturday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the 2025 edition featured international acts like Masego, who brought his unique trap jazz sound, and American R&B singer Ari Lenox, who serenaded the crowd with her powerful and soulful voice.

Local powerhouse Lira also shone, making a powerful return to the stage following a stroke that sidelined her from performing for several years. The festival-goers showered the South African songbird with love as she took on the Kippies stage.

2 Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour kicks off with glamour and heart

Beyoncé' highly anticipated Cowboy Carter Tour officially debuted on Monday at the Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, bringing the house down with its Texas Cowboy glam theme.

Queen Bey delivered a stunning performance, showcasing her latest album and belting out classic hits from her previous albums.

One of the most memorable moments came when her seven-year-old daughter Rumi Carter joined her on stage, along with Blue Ivy, during a heartfelt performance of Protector. The adorable moment melted fans’ hearts, with Beyoncé gushing over her daughter’s cuteness.

3 Inside Chloe Bailey’s two-month film adventure in South Africa

Hollywood star Chloe Bailey has been making waves in South Africa, and it’s not just for a holiday. The talented artist recently revealed on Instagram that she has been in the country for two months filming a movie.