Catch Bachelor Pad On Vuzu

Catch former game show host and news anchor Chris Harrison as he reprises his role from The Bachelor, alongside Melissa Rycroft as she serves as special guest co-host for the first season.

The show stars eleven women and eight men eliminated from various seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette who compete for a $250,000 prize.

Bachelor Pad represents “a second chance at finding love” for those rejected by previous Bachelors and Bachelorettes. The contestants live together in a mansion and take part in challenges to prevent elimination, go on dates with contestants of their choice, and choose other contestants to eliminate.

On tonight’s episode, at a ridiculously gorgeous mansion, Chris Harrison tells our old friend Tenley that she is the first-ever guest to step into the Bachelor Pad. Quite an honor! Others then filter in one-by-one. Many of these love seekers were on their respective Bachelor and Bachelorette seasons together but others like Nikki, Natalie, Peyton and Gwen come into the house without any ties. For now!

Check out the clip below for snippets of what you can expect in the exciting season première, only on Vuzu tonight at 20:30!

Lungile, Siya & Thomas Get Busy Living on, Forever Young

Vuzu’s brand new homegrown show takes reality television into a totally new realm – one where big dreams, leaps of faith, inspiration, aspiration, and the pursuit of personal success are the point of everything!

Titled Forever Young – with the tagline “Get Busy Living” – the show follows a trio of young South Africans determined to follow their heart and live in the moment in pursuit of their (big) dreams!

That trio is headed up by Lungile Radu, who first entered the hearts and lives of Africans as part of the Channel O team, earning him the enduring nickname “Lungsta”.

Since those days, Lungile has appeared on It’s For Life, and took over from Taps Mokoena as the host of Fear Factor South Africa for the second season, which aired in 2007. In 2007, Lungile made his screen acting debut in the leading role of “rich boy” Sibusiso Vilakazi on the soapie Rhythm City. More recently Lungile has hosted the hugely successful Channel O show, Goal Diggerz – a great fit for this avid runner who has notched up two Comrades Marathons (when he’s not hanging with his boys).

Lungile is joined by Siyabonga Ngwekazi, another highly experienced South African entertainer. Over the years, Siya has hosted everything from Street Journal to The Real Goboza, V Entertainment and Top Shayela. Completing the trio is Thomas Gumede, who successfully combines acting and comedy. Gumede has had several acclaimed dramatic roles including that of Siphiwe in A Place Called Home, Bay Of Plenty, Backstage, Home Affairs and Soul City.

With Lungile keeping the momentum going (he’s levelheaded, serious, a good voice of reason, steadfast, and goal-orientated and manages to keep most of his outbursts in check!), Forever Young has been a life-changing experience for the three young South Africans involved who are not only staring in the show but are also producers.

For Lungile, Forever Young is more than just a show – it’s a way of life. “When I came up with the concept, it was all about changing the game – realising my dreams as a producer and director, and at the same time raising the bar in the entertainment industry by putting out a show that can compete internationally both in terms of its quality as well as its entertainment factor.”

“In keeping with our payoff line – “get busy living” – the show aims to encourage people to pursue their ambitions so that they can eventually realise their dreams,” adds Lungile.

For Siya, the chance to do something more meaningful through entertainment was something he could not refuse. “I hope the show exposes, inspires and even upsets people. I want to shake the minds of the young and old folk of South Africa,” says Siya.

Gumede says Forever Young has taught him to “roll with the punches”. “Forever Young has proved to me that all you need is a dream and a team and you can make anything happen. Get busy living.”

Episode one of the show introduces viewers to this trio of guys and the people around them, as they make plans to go to Brazil where the drama and fun is only just beginning. Expect to see full-on conflict (sometimes between the guys themselves), and also great heights as Lungile, Siya and Thomas make a play for success in the fashion and entertainment world.

Forever Young is not just a TV show. It’s about the journey to success. It’s about leaping off a cliff, knowing you will survive. It’s about overcoming obstacles as young people in the 21st century and getting on with those closest to you. It’s about being creative and finding your way. And it’s coming to you.

Get Busy Living with Forever Young on Friday, 9 March at 19:00 – ONLY on Vuzu!

AKA joins Vuzu’s The Verge

Multiple Channel O Music Video Award winner, Masters of Rhythm judge as well as all round hip hop giant, AKA continues to push boundaries and now adds The Verge co-host to his repertoire.
South Africa’s most talked about Hip Hop artist makes his gaming debut as The Verge co-host this Wednesday, 15 February at 22:30.

Born Kiernan Forbes, AKA cut his musical teeth in 2002 as part of the hip hop group Entity who went on to establish themselves with the smash hit “Touch N Go”. When the group split A.K.A’s path remained en route towards musical superstardom. In 2007 he linked up with Buks and Kamza to form a production collective known as The I.V. League. Although behind the scenes, his passion for production kept him active in music.

Under “I.V League Papa!”, as he commonly chants over his tracks, AKA has laid his magical hands on beats for some of South Africa’s biggest names in the industry, namely Pro (“Dankie San”), Tuks (“The Monopoly”), Khuli Chana (“MostwakOriginator”), Teargas (“Wafa Wafa”), Psyfo (“The Afterparty”), JR (“ “Y.B.R.F”), Proverb (“Super Official”) to mention a few.

His experiences as a young musician chasing the dream are skillfully retold on his debut album titled Altar Ego which dropped in 2011. Whenever fans see this emcee crowds go ballistic chanting the most notable line, “AKA he’s a beast. He’s a problem though” which is taken from #1 hit single “All I Know”.

In this week’s episode AKA gets to test out Sony’s latest handheld offering, the PS Vita. We put the fun and games aside (temporarily) and review Rise of Nightmares on the Kinect as well as check out this week’s featured gamer profile. Stay up to date on the latest gaming gadgets and more by tuning into The Verge for the hottest celeb throw-downs, tech reviews, social networking, audience profiles and not to mention girl game offs (yeah!!!).

Watch The Verge every Monday with Pippa and Wednesdays with AKA at 22:30 or the repeat on Saturday and Sunday at 08:30 – Only on Vuzu!

Coming Up On Gossip Girl

The Jewel of Denial

At Diana’s (recurring guest star ELIZABETH HURLEY) request, Nate must decide whether to cross moral lines. Dan figures out who is publishing his book and seeks help to stop it, but he still ends up in the spotlight.

Chuck helps Dan come to terms with his fate, just as Dan continues to try to help Chuck break through his emotional block. Plus, Serena and Charlie return to the Upper East Side from California, and a Jenny Packham fashion show is featured.

FAQ’s: Upcoming Shows on Vuzu

We love that you love our shows, and channel, and so we’ve decided to make things a lot easier for you to find out.

Below, is a list of the shows that are coming up on the channel, and when you can expect them on your screens. If it’s not in the list below, it means that it is not on our schedule for upcoming shows.

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The Verge video highlights

We take a look at the Top 5 Most Misleading Trailers we’ve ever come across.

Adele set to perform at the Grammys

It’s official: Adele will sing live at this year’s Grammys! It will be Adele’s first live performance since she had to undergo vocal chord surgery last November.

Halle Berry in court again

Halle and her ex, Gabriel Aubry, landed in court again yesterday because of a Child Protective Services investigation.

Gossip Girl – It’s All Going Down

Take a look back at what happened in season 4 of Gossip Girl, and see what’s coming your way in the electrifying season 5 as Serena, Blair, Chuck, Nate and Dan continue to live their ever so juicy lives…

In the very first instalment, coming your way tonight at 19:30, Serena loves her new job in Hollywood, but makes a costly misstep when she tries to impress her boss.

Chuck and Nate arrive in Los Angeles as the last stop of their Lost Summer trip, joining Serena at a glamorous Hollywood Hills party, where Nate meets a sexy older woman.

Blair and Louis return from Monaco and begin planning their royal wedding, but when Louis refuses to stand up to his family and support Blair’s choices, his weakness threatens their relationship. A magazine is planning to run an excerpt of Dan’s book until an unlikely ally steps in to help him kill the story.

Catch Gossip Girl season 5, tonight at 19:30, only on Vuzu!

Celebrity Highs & Scandalous Lows Revealed On “10 Over 10″

A shocking, scandalous and downright sexy new celebrity show is heading for Vuzu this February.

10 Over 10 debuts on Wednesday 15 February at 19:30, and turns a scalding hot spotlight on local celebrity culture.

The 13-part series has been developed exclusively for Vuzu – covering everyone from musicians to TV and film stars, fashion designers and models, sport personalities and comedians, and many, many others who fall under the hugely popular celebrity catchall.

Each episode of 10 Over 10 will feature a countdown of the Top 10 celebrity stories. The scandals, the sexy sirens, the dirtiest love rats, the raunchiest sports stars, the bad boys and girls are all game – making it perfect viewing for celebrity-mad Vuzu viewers.

Adding to the impact will the input of a range of social commentators, whose witty, blunt, straight forward and downright funny comments and voiceovers will up the ante on 10 Over 10.

Whether it’s celebrity love lives or scandals, model catfights or the worst hair weaves, misbehaving sports stars or against-all-odds winners on the field, triumphant musicians back from rehab or cosmetic surgery addicted TV stars, 10 Over 10 puts it all in the spotlight.

Airing on Wednesday 15 February, episode one gets right to the heart of youth culture through the massive social network, Twitter. On a show titled Celebs on Twitter – The Good, The Bad, The Outrageous, 10 Over 10 takes a tongue-in-cheek look at those celebs and socialites who get people talking, day and night. Boasting a feisty voiceover and comments from a range of celebs, this opening salvo is not-to-be-missed!

Be prepared to be shocked, outraged, tantalized and, most of all, entertained with 10 Over 10, starting Wednesday 15 February at 19:30 – only on Vuzu.