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Blaq Diamond wins third case against Ambitiouz Entertainment

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Controversial record label Ambitiouz Entertainment suffered yet another legal blow after losing a court appeal against music duo Blaq Diamond on Friday. The label was also ordered to pay costs of the court application by the Johannesburg High Court. Even though the loss marks a third court defeat conceded by the record label in a fight to release the talented duo from its stable, it remains to be seen if Blaq Diamond will be able to publish their music on their YouTube channel going forward.

In July, Blaq Diamond successfully interdicted Ambitiouz Entertainment and YouTube from removing their music on the video sharing site and other digital platforms. After seeing victory in court, the group could not release new music after their previous record label appealed the ruling. The appeal was heard in court on Friday, with the duo being represented by legal eagle advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi.
The appeal judgment read: “The application for leave to appeal is dismissed. The applicant is to pay the costs of the application for leave to appeal.”

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The duo’s lawyer Jade Naidoo said: “Congratulations to my client Blaq Diamond for winning against Ambitiouz Entertainment for the third time! Ambitiouz’s leave to appeal is dismissed with costs! Round three in the bag.”

Ambitiouz Entertainment was exposed by a number of its former musicians, including Malome Vector, Fifi Cooper, Intaba Yase Dubai, and Blaq Diamond, for being exploitive and frustrating them after leaving the label by removing their music from streaming sites and claiming copyright of their songs.

Blaq Diamond, which is made up of Siphelele Dunywa and Ndumiso Mdletshe, filed an urgent court application at the court in October last year after the record label removed their hit song Qoma, featuring Big Zulu, from YouTube, claiming copyright of the song.

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In court papers filed in response, Ambitiouz Entertainment boss Kgosi Mahumapelo said the musicians created a problem when they breached the agreement they signed with his stable. He said the sensations, which were relatively obscure, signed a record deal with his stable in 2017.

He said the label had dedicated time, energy, resources and substantial amount of capital to initiate the group’s launch with the expectation of receiving a return on investment when they released three albums.
“The applicants, Blaq Diamond, did not fulfil their obligations to release these albums. Instead they terminated their agreements with the second respondents in an unlawful manner. Furthermore, without waiting for the court ruling confirming the valid termination of the agreement, they proceeded to enter into a new agreement with a different record label,” the court papers read.

Source: Sundayworld

In other news – VIDEO: Lerato Mvelase’s outfit at the SAFTAs has Mzansi talking

Popular South African actress Lerato Mvelase bagged the “Best Actress in a TV Drama” award at the 17th South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) on Saturday, 30 September.

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Photos – Anele Mdoda flaunts slim summer body

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Well-known Mzansi media personality Anele Mdoda is having the last laugh by showing off her trimmed and toned figure after being body-shamed by cruel cyberbullies.

Over the weekend, the 947 presenter posted new pictures of her weight loss – and fans were impressed by her efforts.

In the pics, Anele was seen out and about with her son Alakhe for an A-lister event.

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The mom-of-one wore a black dress with a tulle skirt that showed off her legs and thighs.

The comments section under the post was filled with well wishes from fans who praised her attitude and willpower in the face of cruel trolls.

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One tweep posted: “Anele Mdoda worked really hard. From being called Pumba to here is a milestone reached . Ladies and gentlemen, clap your hands”.

Anele’s hot new look has fans inundating her with requests to share her weight loss “secrets.”

The bubbly star happily indulged, adding that it was pretty simple.

“Been boxing for close to two years now, and I eat when I’m hungry, not when I’m bored,” she told a tweep.

Anele Mdoda

Alakhe’s mom is a regular at boxing at the fitness centre Knockout Legends in Sandton, which is frequented by other celebs like Unathi Nkayi, Zola Nombona, and Connie Ferguson.

She’s also big on running and hiking too.

The Celebrity Game Night SA host then responded to another tweep who asked the star to start a fitness programme with a group of ladies.

“Sis, looking at your comments section, a lot of ladies, including myself, have tried so many ways to lose weight but face a lot of challenges to do so. I PLEAD desperately so to kindly take at least ten ladies on for about three months & work with them”, tweeted the fan.

To which Anele responded that there was no fast-track option for her type of weight loss.

“Shuuuuuuu, what an ask. It’s a two-year process, though,” she replied.

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – Bianca Naidoo leaves late Riky Rick’s mansion in Waterfall

Late South African rapper Riky Rick’s partner Bianca Naidoo has reportedly vacated the lush mansion she rented out with the late muso since 2021.

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A local publication reports that Naidoo has moved out of the lush mansion a year after the death of Riky Rick, who was found dead by suicide in the studio of their rented Waterfall Estate home in Midrand. Read More

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Bianca Naidoo moves out of late Riky Rick’s mansion

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Late South African rapper Riky Rick’s partner Bianca Naidoo has reportedly vacated the lush mansion she rented out with the late muso since 2021.

A local publication reports that Naidoo has moved out of the lush mansion a year after the death of Riky Rick, who was found dead by suicide in the studio of their rented Waterfall Estate home in Midrand.

Since 2021, she has been living in the Waterfall Estate in Midrand. Rumour mill has it that the lush mansion was not part of Riky Rick’s estate, and Naidoo moved out three months ago.

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Close sources have it that the owner of the lush Waterfall mansion has been struggling to find new tenants after Naidoo moved out. However, confirmed reports have it that a new tenant has been staying at the house.

Speaking to the publication, the source said, “The woman lives abroad where she and her husband work and run their business. She had to come back a month ago to find another tenant.”

When contacted for comment by the media, Naidoo gave a cryptic response that convinced many that she was no longer living in the lush mansion.

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She has it that she still lives in Waterfall Estate. Naidoo said, “I’m around that area … but you may go ahead with the story.” Against the news, she made it known that she was not down and out.

Naidoo made it known that her family had been doing well since the star passed away. “Both me and my kids, we are doing fine, just taking it easy,” she said.

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – Update: Zahara in an unresponsive state in hospital

The distressing news has recently been confirmed by Zahara‘s family and team, revealing that the singer and songwriter is currently receiving medical care.

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Nova, sharing his sentiments with the media, recounted the last time he spoke to Zahara when she radiated health and joy. The “Ndikuthandile” hitmaker disclosed that they were actively preparing for an upcoming international performance, heightening the unexpected shock of the subsequent events. Read More

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