Weekend Argus Saturday 2025-04-05

Kristin Davis thinks there were “cult-type elements” to Sex and the City. The 60-year-old actress played Charlotte York in the hit HBO show, and has revealed that she was forced to adhere to some strict rules on set. Speaking on her Are You A Charlotte? podcast, she explained: “I remember there were elements – and this is probably something I shouldn’t say – there were strange, cult-type elements about being in that cast where there were like some rules.” Davis said that the cast – which also included Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall and Cynthia Nixon – were all banned from wearing pantyhose. The actress subsequently listed some of the other rules that she was asked to follow. She shared: “No scrunchies. No banana clips.” Davis explained that the rules…

US author and former First Lady of California, Maria Shriver, described her marriage with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger as “pain and prison” in her new memoir titled, I Am Maria. In her book, Shriver reflects on poems that grapple with identity, grief, love, loss, longing, heartbreak and healing. Her deeply personal poems address life’s transitions, challenges, successes and failures. Vulnerable and deeply moving, Shriver’s words are a collection of her life experiences woven into poetry to inspire everyone on their journey. Shriver shares details of her marriage from when she first fell in love with the actor in 1977, describing it as love at first sight. However, things took a turn in 2011 when she learned that her ex-husband was having an affair with their family housekeeper, Mildren Bana. She recalled,…

Was Val Kilmer a dashing leading man or a quirky character actor? After occupying his 1980s with a series of pretty-boy and lightweight comedic roles, he seemed like an unexpected choice to play Jim Morrison in The Doors, wrote Amy Argetsinger. But his Juilliard training and New York theater background should have been the tip-off that this young actor had the heft to evoke a dissolute, doomed yet utterly magnetic rock star. Or anyone, really. His malleable features – sometimes chiseled, sometimes doughy – and method skills allowed him to inhabit an arrogant fighter pilot, an ailing gunslinger and a superhero, and for nearly 20 years, the buzz was that his first Oscar nomination was just around the corner. It never happened, and Kilmer died Tuesday at 65. But here…

Ageing has always been a source of fear and fascination. From the alchemists of ancient times to the ultra-wealthy tech entrepreneurs of today, humanity has long sought the secrets to eternal youth. The latest chapter in this saga unfolds at gatherings like the Don’t Die Summit, where billionaires, biohackers, and scientists unite to outwit biological clocks and hack longevity. The summit’s name may sound like a sci-fi convention, but its purpose is deeply rooted in the real-world ambitions of the elite: to live longer, healthier, and perhaps even indefinitely. What is biohacking? Biohacking, a term that encompasses everything from intermittent fasting to cutting-edge genetic engineering, is at the heart of the longevity movement. For some, it’s as simple as taking supplements or following a strict diet. For others, it involves…

In recent years, “dupe culture” has taken the world by storm, influencing the way we shop and perceive products. Dupes, short for duplicates or replicas, are affordable alternatives to popular name-brand items. These products are not counterfeit; they do not claim to be the original but are inspired by them. Whether it's a designer handbag, luxury skincare, or high-tech gadgets, dupes have become a staple for savvy shoppers. In South Africa, where affordability often takes centre stage, dupe culture is particularly relevant. With rising costs of living and growing online shopping habits, South Africans are increasingly turning to dupes as a way to save money while keeping up with trends. Trevor Brewer, a founding director at Solenco UK, which specialises in lifestyle products, shared his thoughts on dupes. According to…

President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs, while framed as a move towards fair trade, throws a significant wrench into the gears of global supply chains and presents a particularly complex challenge for South Africa. The core premise – that tariffs should mirror those imposed on US goods – sounds equitable on the surface. However, the sheer scale of the disparities, with some countries facing near-50% tariffs, signals a potential for major trade disruption. For global supply chains, this announcement creates a landscape of heightened uncertainty and increased costs. Companies operating across borders will face the prospect of significantly higher tariffs, forcing them to reassess sourcing strategies, production locations, and pricing models. This could lead to a fragmentation of supply chains, as businesses seek to diversify their operations to…