Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela’s grandson facing contempt of court over third marriage
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 11:18
London, Dec 26 : Nelson Mandela's grandson, Mandla, is facing charges of contempt of court as he tied the knot for the third time, despite a prohibitory court order, which prevented him from marrying anyone while still validly married to his first wife.
The first wife of Mandla Mandela, 37 is seeking to have her husband's wedding to a Swazi princess, Mbali Makhathini, annulled in court, according to reports.
Nelson Mandela inspires Naomi Campbell
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 07:25
London, Oct 20 : Super model Naomi Campbell has revealed that she looks up to former South African president Nelson Mandela for inspiration when times get tough for her.
The British beauty has formed a close bond with Mandela since their meeting in early 1990s and he fondly refers to her as his "honorary granddaughter".
''Goodbye Bafana'' screened to mark Nelson Mandela''s 90th birthday
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 11:07
Mumbai, July 17 (ANI): The premiere of the movie `Goodbye Bafana'' based on the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela was held here ahead of his 90th birthday.
The movie relives Nelson Mandela''s life and years of South African history. It stars Dennis Haysbert as Mandela and Joseph Fiennes as the white jailor.
''Goodbye Bafana'' is a critically acclaimed film by Cannes award winning filmmaker Bille August.
‘Free Blakey my fella’: Amy Winehouse tells full house at Nelson Mandela gig
Submitted by Nina Sahu on Sat, 06/28/2008 - 05:40London, June 28 :
Amy Winehouse showed the world that she is still in love with her jailed hubby Blake Fielder-Civil, by making a sensational plea and paying tribute to him at Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday concert. Join Amy Winehouse Fan Club
The troubled singer could not stop her self from saying: “Free Blakey my fella.”
Nelson Mandela bans Naomi Campbell from his 90th birthday conce
Submitted by Nina Sahu on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 07:13New York, June 26: Nelson Mandela has banned catwalk queen Naomi Campbell from appearing on stage at his 90th birthday concert.
According to the Daily Mail of London, the former South African leader told organisers to take the 38-year-old supermodel off the bill for London's Hyde Park charity event after she was fined and sentenced to 200 hours' community service for assaulting two police officers on board a British Airways flight at Heathrow in April.
Amy Winehouse to perform at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 05/31/2008 - 07:00London, May 31 :
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse will be performing alongside others at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert. Join Amy Winehouse Fan Club
Broadway musicals on Bruce Lee, Nelson Mandela planned
Submitted by Nina Sahu on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 08:41London, May 22:
Broadway producers are planning to stage one musical each about late martial arts star Bruce Lee and former South African President Nelson Mandela.
The musical ‘Bruce Lee: Journey to the West’, set for 2010 or 2011, would show how the action star rose to fame.
Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert line-up revealed
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 11:31
London, May 7 : Queen, Annie Lennox, Simple Minds, Leona Lewis, Sugababes, Dame Shirley Bassey, Razorlight, Andrea and Sharon Corr, Eddy Grant and Jamelia are all set to perform for Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert in Hyde Park, London, on June 27.
Will Smith to host Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday bash
Submitted by Nina Sahu on Fri, 03/07/2008 - 09:11London, Mar 7:
Will Smith and his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith have been tapped to host former South African president Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday bash in London’s Hyde Park.
The event, which is set to take place on June 27, is being set up by Mandela’s 46664 campaign against Aids team after he chose London for his 90th celebration.
Spice Girls would love to perform for Nelson Mandela's birthday
Submitted by Nina Sahu on Wed, 02/20/2008 - 11:01
Washington, Feb 20: The Spice Girls have revealed that they would be delighted to perform at the celebrations for Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday, to be held in London's Hyde Park on June 27.
Geri Halliwell had last week announced that the final concert of the group’s world tour, ending in Toronto on Feb 26, will probably be the last time they would take the stage together.
Spice Girls could reunite for Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday bash
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/16/2008 - 06:08London, Feb 16:
The Spice Girls may give a rest to their differences for a while and perform at a special concert to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday, it has been revealed.
The all-girl band announced last week that they will be cutting short their reunion tour, amid constant rumours of internal strife.
