Season 1
The Ten is a South African magazine series created as a spin-off of The Showbiz Report and produced by Greenwall Productions which features countdowns reflecting some of the biggest and most talked about stars of the preceding year. Each episode features ten of the best in their respective categories.
The series premiered on e.tv on Saturday 8 October 2011, at 18h30. It also began airing on DStv's eNCA channel from Season 2 onwards. See "Seasons" below for seasonal broadcast dates and times.
Season 1 aired on e.tv from 8 October to 17 December, 2011, on Saturdays at 18h30. New episodes broadcast weekly. There are 11 episodes in the first season.
Season 1
The Ten is a series of countdowns reflecting some of the biggest and most talked about stars of 2011. Each episode features ten of the best in their respective categories.
The first three episodes were narrated by Nicky Greenwall and the remaining episodes by Andrew Barnes.
The Showbiz Report's Ten Leading Men of the Year
TX: 8 October 2011
Being a leading man is no easy task. These elite few can make even the unlikeliest of projects a runaway success at the box office.
The Showbiz Report's Ten Leading Men of the Year reflects on the highest earners, box office draws and generally most talked about actors of 2011.
Find out just how much Bradley Cooper earns per picture, why Russell Brand is considered to be the next big thing and how Rapulana Seiphemo feels about being part of a South African box office success.
The Showbiz Report's Ten Leading Ladies of the Year
TX: 15 October 2011
They've spent months on movie sets and walked down many a red carpet but, has all this work paid off?
The Showbiz Report's Ten Leading Ladies of the Year counts down the actresses whose careers reached new heights in 2011 - from Natalie Portman's Oscar win, Emma Stone's "it girl" status and Soairse Ronan's transformation from child star to in-demand performer.
Find out who we crown 2011's Queen of the Leading ladies.
The Showbiz Report's Ten Most Stylish Women of the Year
TX: 22 October 2011
What does it take to earn the title of Most Stylish Woman? Well in the The Showbiz Report's Ten Most Stylish Women of the Year industry insiders from the world of fashion weigh in on the stars whose red carpet choices made the biggest impact in 2011.
With commentary from the likes of Glamour SA editor Pnina Fenster and Elle SA Magazine's Fashion Editor Asanda Sizani, we countdown the local and international celebrities who upped the style stakes over the last 12 months.
The Showbiz Report's Ten Most Stylish Men of the Year
TX: 29 October 2011
While most opt for the traditional tux on the red carpet, the question remains - who wears it best?
The Showbiz Report's Ten Most Stylish Men of the Year takes a look at the local and international stars whose sartorial choices made headlines; from Johnny Depp's quirky red carpet look, to Locnville's double duty style - we count down our picks for the most stylish men of 2011.
The Showbiz Report's Ten Biggest SA Rock Acts of the Year
TX: 5 November 2011
It's arguably one of South Africa's best-selling musical genres, but who has made the biggest impact on the scene in 2011?
The Showbiz Report's Ten Biggest SA Rock Acts of the Year takes into account album sales, chart positions and live performances to count down all the heavyweights in the local rock scene.
The Showbiz Report's Ten Rising Stars
TX: 12 November 2011
They may not be household names yet, but these ten up and coming stars have been labeled as the ones to watch.
From Esperanza Spalding's surprise Grammy win, to the Olsen twin's younger sister and a South African hip hop performer whose debut album received two SAMA nominations.
We countdown The Showbiz Reports Ten Rising Stars.
The Showbiz Report's Ten Funniest Stand-Up Comics of the Year
TX: 19th November 2011
In 2011, they produced hit one man (and one woman) shows, branched out into television and feature films and now The Showbiz Report counts down ten of South Africa's most successful and popular comics.
The list includes Rob van Vuuren of Corne and Twakkie fame, late night talk show host Loyiso Gola, legendary performer Pieter-Dirk Uys, as well as the famous Tannie Evita, aka, Evita Bezuidenhout.
The Showbiz Report's Ten Biggest Box Office Hits of the Year
TX: 26 November 2011
If you are wondering which blockbuster made the most bank at the local box office, then The Showbiz Report's Ten Biggest Box Office Hits of the Year counts down 2011's money spinners and crowd pleasers.
The list features lucrative franchises, sleeper hits and surprise box office breakthroughs.
The Showbiz Report's Ten Biggest SA Hip-Hop Acts of the Year
TX: 3 December 2011
They've stormed the local charts, released top selling albums and have been showered with accolades. But who earns the title of the biggest hip-hop act in South Africa?
We count down ten of the country's most talked about and popular acts in The Showbiz Report's Ten Biggest SA Hip-Hop Acts of the Year.
The Showbiz Report's Top 25 Entertainers of the Year
TX: 10 December 2011 (Part 1)
TX: 17 December 2011 (Part 2)
In this special one-hour two part countdown we reflect on 2011's biggest, brightest and most talked about entertainers. The list comprises both local and international musicians, actors, actresses and personalities that made the biggest impact in 2011.
Find out who we crown as 2011's Top Entertainer of the Year.
Seasons
Note: the first season did not air on eNCA
Season 1 (11 episodes)
Channel: e.tv | Premiere: 8 Oct 2011 | Finale: 17 Dec 2011 | Saturdays, 18h30
Season 2 (6 episodes)
Channel: e.tv | Premiere: 10 Nov 2012 | Finale: 15 Dec 2012 | Saturdays, 19h30
Channel: eNCA | Premiere: 10 Nov 2012 | Finale: 15 Dec 2012 | Saturdays, 22h30