Search Home        About the DRA        Newsletters        Interesting Articles        Sports & Entertainment news        Site Map Noticeboard Members Section Photos Enquiries Contacts Links Directory Register | Login      Entertainment News SA comedy Skeem wins Abu Dhabi award <em>Skeem</em>, the much-anticipated comedy from South African director Tim Greene, has walked away with the Audience Choice Award at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. Royal wedding lunch menu Buckingham Palace has released the menu which will be served to the 600 guests at the first wedding reception for William and Kate. U2 returns to SA with <em>360°</em> Live Nation Global Touring and Big Concerts has confirmed that U2 will return to South Africa for the first time since the PopMart Tour in 1998. Italian film wins Anim'est award Italian short film <em>Big Bang Big Boom</em> directed by Blu was awarded the top prize at the international animation festival Anim'est in Bucharest. <em>Jackass 3D </em> takes No 1 with huge debut Johnny Knoxville and his gang are back with <em>Jackass 3D</em>, proving they can make bigger fools of themselves in three dimensions, but the biggest surprise is the movie's hugely successful debut. Kuwaiti woman quizzed over TV show Kuwaiti writer-director Fajer al-Saeed has been questioned over accusations that she tried to overthrow the Gulf state's government by means of a TV comedy programme, her lawyer has said. Khanyi's bling-tastic birthday bash Khanyi Mbau has set tongues wagging again after she celebrated her birthday along with close friends and local celebrities in extravagant style - and with more than one party. Titanic tale sold for huge sum An account of the sinking of the Titanic written by a survivor who was secretary to a controversial aristocrat has been sold at auction for £20 000 in London. Hepburn stamps fetch $606 000 A rare sheet of 10 stamps depicting Audrey Hepburn has fetched $606 000 at a charity auction in Berlin, two-thirds of which will go to help educate children in sub-Saharan Africa. Hall's collection sells well An auction of art owned by model Jerry Hall has racked up nearly £2.5m ($4m) in sales. Warner green lights <em>Hobbit</em> Warner Bros has given the green light to start filming two movies based on JRR Tolkien's fantasy novel <em>The Hobbit</em>. Vince Vaughn defends 'gay' joke Actor Vince Vaughn has defended the use of the word "gay" in his upcoming comedy after a week of controversy about whether it is a slur against gays and lesbians.    Sports News Spies excited about new era New Bulls captain Pierre Spies is excited about starting a new era at the union after they lost several key players. Contador: I'm innocent Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador says he may appeal the two-year doping ban handed down by sport's highest court. Treu lauds Sevens expansion SA's Sevens coach Paul Treu has welcomed the news that more countries would be able to feature in future World Series events. GB level series against SA The South African men’s hockey team went down to world No 4 Great Britain in the second Test in Stellenbosch. SAFA has faith in Sexwale The SA Football Association has lauded the appointment of Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale to FIFA's Media Committee. African Olympic dream for Coe Middle distance great Sebastian Coe says his dream is to see the Olympics held in Africa for the first time. Mbalula: We don't want muffins Sports minister Fikile Mbalula has called on infighting within SASCOC to stop, claiming SA wants "medals not muffins" at the Olympics. Kalmer sets sights on Olympics SA's leading female marathon runner, Rene Kalmer, has channelled all her focus this year on one race - the Olympic marathon. Delport blow for Blitzbokke Paul Delport is set to miss out on the Springbok Sevens team's defence of their Las Vegas title due to an injured cheekbone. US soccer legend dies Harry Keough, who played for the US football team that famously upset England at the 1950 World Cup, has died. Dan Parks calls it quits Scotland flyhalf Dan Parks has retired from international rugby with immediate effect, the Scottish Rugby Union has announced. Green light for touring Proteas Proteas team doctor Mohammed Moosajee has given the green light to all members of the travelling squad to New Zealand. 'Consider Contador a cheat' WADA's president says Alberto Contador should be considered a "cheat" now that he has been found guilty of doping. 'Anfield Cat' a hit on Twitter A cat which took centre-stage at the clash between Liverpool and Tottenham has attracted more than 20 000 Twitter followers. FIFA appointment for Sexwale World football's governing body has appointed Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale to its media committee.   About the DRA | Newsletters | Interesting Articles | Sports & Entertainment news | Site Map Copyright 2007 by Dawncliffe Residents Association | Terms Of Use | Privacy Statement | WoW Interactive