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SA's Got Talent (season 5)
In 2014 SA's Got Talent returned for another season. The season started on 7 September. Tatz remained the host. It has been announced that Shado is also staying, but Ian and Kabelo will leave. Lalla Hirayama and DJ Fresh are joined the judging panel this year.Website, 2014 http://www.channel24.co.za/TV/News/SAs-Got-Talent-on-etv-loses-judges-Ian-von-Memerty-and-Kabelo-Mabalane-20140603 Auditions Open Auditions Judges Auditions Acts who were accepted in the open auditions, make it through to the judges audition, where it is televised with a live audience. For the judges auditions, there is 1 episode per city where hundreds of acts are put through to have a chance to get to the next round - the semi-finals, although only 18 acts will get through. Semi finals There are 3 episodes in the semi-finals part of this competition. Each episode consists of 6 acts. There are also 3 result episodes in which 2 acts from each episode are put through to the finals. Semi finalist summar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lalla Hirayama
Lalla Hirayama (born February 10, 1988) is a Japanese—South African television host, actress, dancer and model. Best known for her current work as one of 5 hosts of the live celebrity news show ''V Entertainment'' on DStv channel Vuzu as their longest serving host, a judge on '' South Africa's Got Talent'' and host of her show ''Lalla Land'' on M-net Movies channel. Early life Lalla Hirayama was born in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. She is the only child born to a Japanese mother and a white South African father of Jewish descent. In one interview she said she was brought up in the old school typical Japanese way “think Samurais and Zen”. Her father, although a white Jewish man, is a sangoma (shaman). Hirayama has previously stated that she comes from a diverse background; Buddhism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity and other belief systems and cultures. She spent her early years in Japan, then moved to Australia, and finally, at the age of about six to South Afric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shado Twala
Nomshado Twala (born September 10, 1958) professionally known by her stage name Shado Twala is a South African radio DJ, journalist, entrepreneur and radio and television producer best known as a judge on SA's Got Talent. Biography Twala was one of three children, in a family in Cape Town. Her first jobs were as a personal assistant to executives at the North West National Parks Board and Jazz Supermarkets. Then in 1989 she first came to public attention in 1989 when she was chosen as the best presenter in a national poll that won her a trip to New York on an exchange programme to learn more about presenting. She started her career in radio at Bop Radio in the 1980s. Later radio positions include 702 Talk Radio, Radio Metro, P4 Radio, 567 Cape Talk Radio and Heart 104.9FM (which was P4 radio rebranded). During this time, she also wrote articles for the Sunday Times, Two Tone Magazine, Tribute Magazine and the Old Mutual Jazz Heritage Magazine on topics such as democracy, art, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Fresh
Daniel Edward Stein (born 11 April 1977), better known by his stage name DJ Fresh, is an English musician, DJ, record producer, best known for making electronic music. He is one of the principal members of the drum and bass group Bad Company, alongside Darren White (dBridge), Jason Maldini and Michael Wojcicki (Vegas). He also owns and runs the drum and bass label Breakbeat Kaos with Adam F. DJ Fresh released his third studio album, ''Nextlevelism'', in October 2012 on Ministry of Sound Recordings, which includes the two number one hit singles " Louder" and "Hot Right Now" – the UK's first dubstep and drum and bass number ones respectively – "The Power (DJ Fresh song), The Power", "The Feeling (DJ Fresh song), The Feeling", "Gravity (DJ Fresh song), Gravity" and "Gold Dust (DJ Fresh song), Gold Dust". DJ Fresh scored his fourth top five single with "Earthquake (DJ Fresh and Diplo song), Earthquake", a collaboration with Mad Decent label boss Diplo, featuring Dominique Youn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tats Nkonzo
Mthawelanga "Tats" Nkonzo (born 19 March 1985) is a South African stand-up comedian, singer, and television personality. He is best known as the host of the e.tv reality competition ''SA's Got Talent''. He was also a co-host on ''Uyangithanda na?''. Career Nkonzo is known for his musical segments on the fourth season of the eNCA's satirical news show ''Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola'', in 2012. He was a Top 24 finalist in the third season of the M-Net reality competition '' Idols'', in 2005. In 2008, Nkonzo got his big break when he made the Top 8 of the SABC1 reality competition ''So You Think You're Funny!''. Once the show ended, he was asked to tour with the Top 3 from the season. Nkonzo performed at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre, Johannesburg's The Market Theatre and the Pieter Torien Theatre (Monte Casino). He was the opening act for Nik Rabinowitz in Nik's one-man shows ''You Can't Be Serious'' and ''Stand and Deliver''. He opened for Loyiso Gola at the Teatro at Monte Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SA's Got Talent
''SA's Got Talent ''(also known as ''South Africa's Got Talent'' or shorten to ''SAGT'') was a South African television show that aired on e.tv and part of the ''Got Talent'' series. It was presented by Mo Mahlangu, popularly known as Tol Ass Mo. Singers, dancers, comedians, variety acts, and other performers competed against each other for audience support. The winner of each series received R500,000 ( R250,000 in Seasons 1 to 5). The first series of the talent show began on 1 October 2009 and was broadcast weekly with a live semi-finals and final on 12 November 2009. Format The auditions take place in front of the judges and a live audience at a different city across South Africa. At any time during the audition the judges may show disapproval to the act by pressing a buzzer which lights that lights a red X near them. If all the judges press their buzzers, the act ends immediately. To advance to the second round, auditionees needed to get at least two yes votes or they would ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material whose constituents (such as atoms, molecules, or ions) are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions. In addition, macroscopic single crystals are usually identifiable by their geometrical shape, consisting of flat faces with specific, characteristic orientations. The scientific study of crystals and crystal formation is known as crystallography. The process of crystal formation via mechanisms of crystal growth is called crystallization or solidification. The word ''crystal'' derives from the Ancient Greek word (), meaning both "ice" and "rock crystal", from (), "icy cold, frost". Examples of large crystals include snowflakes, diamonds, and table salt. Most inorganic solids are not crystals but polycrystals, i.e. many microscopic crystals fused together into a single solid. Polycrystals include most metals, rocks, ceramics, and ice. A third category of sol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassper Nyovest
Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the most successful artists in South Africa. In 2014, he established his own record label, Family Tree Records. Nyovest rose to fame with the release of his debut studio album, ''Tsholofelo'' (2014) which produced the hit singles "Gusheshe" and " Doc Shebeleza". With his success of selling out tickets for his concert, ''Fill Up The Dome'' (2015) which was held at Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg. The success of the event pursued Nyovest with the affix "Fill Up" to instigate more concerts in different stadiums annually, including Orlando Stadium (2016) and FNB Stadium (2017), also both in Johannesburg, Moses Mabhida Stadium (2018) in Durban, and Royal Bafokeng Stadium (2019) in North West. Nyovest released his eponymous studio album, '' Refiloe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AKA (rapper)
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes (born 28 January 1988), known professionally as AKA, is a South African rapper. Born and raised in Cape Town, Forbes gained significance after releasing his single "Victory Lap" which was released from his debut studio album, ''Altar Ego'' (2011). Forbes continued his success by releasing studio albums which include '' Levels'' (2014), ''Touch My Blood'' (2018), Bhovamania (2020) and the collaborative album, '' Be Careful What You Wish For'' alongside Anatii (2017). In April 2020 Forbes alongside vodka brand ''Cruz'' launched the watermelon-flavoured drink with his initial on the bottles. That same month, Forbes was featured as a special guest on WWE ''Live'' events which were held in Johannesburg and Cape Town. As for 2019, he was the roastee for the Comedy Central Roast special. Life and career 1988–2013: Early life, beginnings and ''Alter Ego'' In 1988 Forbes was born. In 2002, Forbes alongside his two friends Vice Versa and Greyhound, formed a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Got Talent
''Got Talent'' is a British talent show TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCOtv company. It has spawned spin-offs in over 69 countries, in what is now referred to as the 'Got Talent' format, similar to that described by Fremantle of the ''Idol'' and ''The X Factor'' formats. Unlike those shows, ''Got Talent'' (influenced by the variety of talent shows '' Opportunity Knocks'' and ''New Faces'') showcase other artistic disciplines in addition to singing. In April 2014, the format was named the world's most successful reality TV format ever by ''Guinness World Records''. Cowell said: "I am very proud that ''Got Talent'' is a homegrown British show. We owe its success to a group of very talented producers all over the world who have made this happen. And of course amazing talent." History ''Got Talent'' was conceived in 2005 by Simon Cowell, creator and judge on ''The X Factor''. The format's origins can be traced to the British talent shows '' Opportunity Knocks'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
