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Preparations are in full gear for next month’s Rwanda Film Festival, otherwise known as Hillywod. The weeklong red carpet event commences on July 20 at Century Cinema, located at Kigali City Tower. “The preparations have begun and we are expecting a festival full of aesthetic richness. We expect a fun-filmed festival,” PR Rwandan Film Festival, Jolie Murenzi told The New Times. “The Kigali venues will include many restaurants, hotels and cinemas. And the provisional upcountry venues for Hillywood are Musanze, Rubavu and Huye,” noted Murenzi. The festival, which will be running under the theme “Our Mothers, Our Heroes”, will include…

James Gandolfini, famed for his ‘Tony Soprano’ performance was on a father-son trip with his teenage son when the actor and producer, 51, was found dead, allegedly due to a heart attack. With the news of Gandolfini’s passing, Hollywood turned to social media platforms like Twitter to pay tribute: Olivia Wilde James Gandolfini was a kind, funny, wonderful guy. I’m so lucky to have worked with him. Sending love to his family. Such a sad, sad day. Debra Messing Heartbreaking news about James Gandolfini… Shocking. HUGE loss. Kind, humble, and a Singular Talent. Rest in Peace. Susan Sarandon So sad to lose…

Acknowledged by many who have followed his music journey as “Krukid” and to the new fans as “Ruyonga,” the “Pesa” rapper has been diverse ever since he held a mic in his hand. His conscious rap skills have highlighted him among the best rappers in Africa. While in the USA, Ruyonga was listed among the top 50 artiste on the internet  by Rawkus Records, an American Record Label that jump started Talib Kweli and Mos Def’s music careers. Ruyonga whose music career sounds speck and ‘upcoming’ to most Ugandan music fanatics, has won several awards and earned massive recognition…

Facebook is adding video to its popular photo-sharing app Instagram, following in the heels of Twitter’s growing video-sharing app, Vine. Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom said Thursday that users will be record and share 15-second clips by tapping a video icon in the app. They can also apply filters to videos to add contrast, make them black and white or different hues. “This is the same Instagram we all know and love but it moves,” he said at an event held at Facebook’s Menlo Park, Calif., headquarters. Vine, which launched in January, has 13 million users and lets people create and…

A few years back, Young Zee made a breakthrough into Uganda’s hip-hop industry as the youngest rapper on the panorama. At just his teen age, Young Zee has already experienced a portion of success as he continues to jungle his carrier. However, Young Zee won’t be swagging on the scene alone. United Kingdom born AceMood is here to aver a spot on the Ugandan scene. Fourteen year old AceeMood who says that Chimpmunk, Cashtactic, Dappy and Chris brown inspired his rap career, is ready to start topping charts. With already his debut single “Pop Dat” ft 1Rail circulating, AceMood’s ability…

He already has his ‘Naija Girl’ song gracing the list of top ten most downloaded songs on Mdundo.com and while that makes buzz here is another thing to look out for. He has a new collaborative track featuring Chess. The track is called ‘Celebration of Life’, produced by our very own HBR producer Sapii the same guy who produced Redsun’s ‘Badder Than Most’. Prezzo’s new song made its debut on DJ John’s Klub H2O show last Friday.If you were tuned in then you definitely didn’t miss out on it but for those who didn’t Homeboyzradio

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez was honored Thursday with the 2,500th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joined by celebrities including Jane Fonda and watched by screaming fans. “I really am overwhelmed,” she said at the ceremony on Tinseltown’s star-studded sidewalk, a tourist favorite. “This all feels, I don’t know, kind of surreal, but so real. It’s awesome.” US rapper Pitbull and Nigel Lythgoe, former executive producer on “American Idol” on which Lopez was a judge, were also on hand, as well as Gregory Nava, who directed Lopez in 1997′s “Selena.” “She should have an entire block of stars,” said Fonda,…

Dare to be different! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s baby name of choice has been a hot topic since the moment the 32-year-old reality star announced in December that she was pregnant. And now that the tot is here — Kardashian gave birth five weeks early on June 15 — speculation is at a fever pitch. So far, the proud new parents are keeping mum on the mystery and have yet to publicly comment (or tweet) about their bundle of joy. But one thing is certain: Their daughter’s name is not, as rumors have suggested, a “K” name (a la…

Hellen Lukoma, the petite actress who stars as Patra in the Hostel a series is a debonaire city go getter. The budding actress has tried her hands at almost every thing that comes with money and fame on the same platter. She has danced, sang, been a model and now a popular actress. Those are footprints of a true go getter. However, she seemed to have realised that she has a long journey to go if her efforts will come close to driving a Lamborghini without dancing or singing for money. She needed expert advice. As a former model, a…

The BigEyeUg team caught up with Vocal Police boss, Ronald Maro of the Genda Ewamwe fame and below is how it went down. Is Maro your real name?  My real names are Magada Ronald. Genda Ewamwe was a masterpiece song that propagated the talent in you. What inspired you? I just see what happens around me and I put myself into shoes of a person watching so I am a neighbour in this song (story) Last year you happened to perform in Kigali during the third annual Ugandan Night. How was that experience like performing for a totally…