{
  "id": 5593442,
  "title": "American star Ricco Ross is coming to South Africa for red-carpet and show host duties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/american-star-ricco-ross-is-coming-to-south-africa-for-red-carpet-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T16:31:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/american-star-ricco-ross-is-coming-to-south-africa-for-red-carpet-and-show-host-duties/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "American actor Ricco Ross is set to make his debut in South Africa this December for the Ndlala Grandeur Season 2 Part 2. The Rambo film franchise star will co-host the event at Ndlala Arena in Pretoria on the 16th and 17th of December 2026. As the red-carpet and show co-host, Ross will bring star power to the December festivities. Ndlala Arena expressed excitement about welcoming Ross to Mzansi, urging the public to start planning their outfits and alert their group chats. This marks Ross's first appearance in South Africa, following his prominent roles in the Rambo series and Tyler Perry's Netflix drama Beauty in Black.",
  "summary": "Ross is best known for his roles as Sergeant Griggs in the Rambo film franchise and Horace Bellarie in Tyler Perry's Netflix drama series Beauty in Black.",
  "key_points": [
    "American actor Ricco Ross debuts in South Africa in December 2026.",
    "Ross co-hosts Ndlala Grandeur Season 2 Part 2 at Ndlala Arena, Pretoria.",
    "First appearance in South Africa for Ross, known for Rambo and Beauty in Black."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}