V Entertainment is an entertainment news series similar to

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on American Broadcasting Channel

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Programme content

Developed by

M-Net M-Net (an abbreviation of Electronic Media Network) is a South African pay television channel established by Naspers in 1986. The channel broadcasts both local and international programming, including general entertainment, children's series, ...

, broadcasting simultaneously on

Vuzu Vuzu was a South African youth-oriented television channel produced by M-Net for sister pay television platform DStv. History The channel launched on 1 August 2003 as "go", as a competitor to MTV. In March 2009, it was announced that the channe ...

and Vuzu Amp (a more premium version of Vuzu) is South Africa's solution to

. V Entertainment covers local and international celebrities. The format for V Entertainment is largely based on the format used on

although its broadcasts are 30 minutes shorter in a smaller production studio. It broadcasts Mondays to Fridays at 18:00 (CAT) on both

& Vuzu Amp with a repeat at 23:00 (CAT) on

and 22:30 (CAT) on Vuzu Amp. It is the channel's flagship show and is broadcast live from the

studios. Also broadcast live are red carpet specials for award shows and concerts mainly the

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African Music Video Awards. Some of South Africa's latest music videos also debut on the show exclusively. Despite its overwhelming growth and popularity throughout the years, the show announced its last episode on 29 June 2017, which was aired on 30 June 2017 with a one-hour special.

Hosts

Final hosts

*''Somizi Mhlongo Motaung'' *''Siyabonga Scoop Ngwekazi'' *''Nomuzi Mabena''

Former hosts

* '' Zulu Mkhathini'' *''

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 the ...

'' *'' Dineo Moeketsi Langa'' *''

Denise Zimba Denise Zimba (born 10 November 1988) is a South African actress, singer, dancer and presenter, most known for her role as Mary Gumede in the soap opera '' Generations: The Legacy''. She also joined Vuzu Vuzu was a South African youth-oriented ...

'' *'' Shelton Forbes'' *'' Cyprian Ndlovu'' *'' Nonhle Thema'' *'' Thomas Gumede'' *''

Siyabonga Scoop Ngwekazi Siyabonga is a South African given name/term meaning "Thanks or Thank you". Notable people with the name include: *Siyabonga Booi (born 1986), South African cricketer *Siyabonga Cwele (born 1957), South African politician *Siyabonga Mdluli (born 1 ...

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Shane Eagle Shane Patrick Hughes (born June 7, 1996), known professionally as Shane Eagle, is a South African rapper, songwriter, television personality and record producer. He rose to fame in 2015, after finishing fourth place on the first season of the V ...

Other/guest/celeb hosts

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Dineo Ranaka Dineo Ranaka (born 16 December 1983) is a South Africa, South African radio personality, television presenter, actress, DJ and TV producer. Dineo is a seasoned and experienced radio broadcaster, she started her career at 5FM in 2003 presentin ...

'' *'' Anele Mdoda'' *''

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Somizi Mhlongo Somizi Buyani Mhlongo (born 23 December 1972) is a South African media personality, television presenter, actor and choreographer. In 1992, he appeared on the musical and political film, '' Sarafina!'' which gained him prominence. Mhlongo becam ...

'' *'' AKA'' * Metiza Kaukuata'' *''

Mika Stefano Mika is a given name, a nickname and a surname. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: People known just as Mika * Mika (singer) (born 1983), Lebanese-born British singer-songwriter Michael Penniman, Jr. * Mika (footbal ...

'' *'' Lerato Sengadi'' *''

Da Les Leslie Jonathan Mampe, Jr., (born 26 July 1985), better known by his stage name Da L.E.S, is a South African-American hip hop recording artist and record producer. He achieved early success with his band, Jozi, and is most known for his solo ...

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'' * Kamo Mphela * Muesee kahuure

References

{{reflist * http://citizen.co.za/your-life/your-life-entertainment-your-life/entertainment-celebrities/1063943/denises-exit-from-v-entertainment-shocks-fans/ * http://www.drum.co.za/celebs/v-entertainments-new-presenters/ * http://www.sabreakingnews.co.za/2016/03/20/nomuzi-joins-v-entertainment/

External links

*http://vuzu.dstv.com uzu on DSTV*http://www.vuzu.tv fficial site South African television news shows