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Smiley Culture died during a police raid inside his Surrey home.

Earlier this year Reggae star Smiley Culture (real name David Emanuel) died during a police raid inside his home on March 15 in Surrey and according to the MET died from a stab wound to the chest while “making a cup of tea”.

This tragic and highly suspect incident is currently being investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) but because of the lack of progress and concerns from the community/Emanuel family the IPCC Commissioner for the south-east Mike Franklin has issued this statement.

‘Our team of investigators has been working hard to gather and analyse all available evidence. I understand that people are frustrated they do not have access to the ‘full story’ yet.

‘It is very frustrating for me not to be able to simply put on public record everything we have discovered so far. But we have to accept all the evidence we gather during our investigation will be heard at the inquest into Mr Emanuel’s death and we cannot risk prejudicing that process.

‘Her Majesty’s Coroner for Surrey has confirmed that the inquest will be heard by a jury. That is the right arena for the evidence to be tested in public.

‘It is also important to understand that there are two sets of criminal proceedings which are ongoing and it is unlikely that the inquest will be able to be heard before they are concluded.

‘I have met with representatives of Mr Emanuel’s family and their lawyer to provide an investigation update and to try to address the questions and concerns. I will continue to do this, as well as meeting with the Community Reference Group.

‘However, I have a responsibility to balance the need to share information, with the need to avoid adversely affecting other judicial processes, and I ask for continued patience and assure you that our findings will be made public as soon as we can legally and legitimately do so.’

Rest In Peace David Emanuel aka Smiley Culture.

"Celebrities" get to know each other in the Big Brother House

Last night I tuned in to the launch of Celebrity Big Brother 2011 (now on Channel 5) and laughed, cringed and laughed again.

Before last night’s show there were rumour’s flying all over the place that singer Bobby Brown, former Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson and actor Charlie Sheen would be entering the house this year, but no such luck!

Check out the full “celebrity” line up below.

Amy Childs – Amy found fame on The Only Way Is Essex and has now left the hit show to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. She is actually quite likeable and stands a good chance of winning.

Sally Bercow – Sally is married to Commons Speaker John Bercow who is totally against her appearing on the show. Her decision to enter the house  could make or break their marriage.

Jedward – Twins John and Edward Grimes make me laugh. I admire their hustle. They are focused on making as much money as they can, while they still can. They have got nothing to lose.

Pamela Bach – Pamela is “famous” for being married to David Hasslehoff and then divorcing him.

Kerry Katona – At this point Kerry should just focus on getting a normal 9-5 job and needs to leave the world of entertainment alone.

Tara Reid. I remember when Tara was a Hollywood A-lister. Where did it all go wrong?  When she entered the house last night she just looked lost and confused.  It was actually painful to watch.

Darryn Lyons – Millionaire photographer who runs/owns the famous Paparazzi Picture Agency. Darryn has nothing to lose by appearing on the show.

Paddy Doherty – Star of the hit documentary series My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. This is going to be interesting…..

Bobby Sabel -  Bobby is a model but nobody had a clue who he was when host Brian Dowling announced his name, and still had no clue when he walked on to the stage.

Lucien Laviscount – Lucien is an actor and he has appeared in Coronation Street and Waterloo Road.  The female viewers are already drooling all over him (lol).

Click HERE to put faces to names.

This is for all you games/football enthusiasts out there.

Digital Spy reports that magazine titles Heat, FHM and the ‘delightful Zoo’ Magazine have all seen their sales slump during the first half of 2011.

According to the website ‘FHM’s sales fell by a fifth year-on-year, while Heat dropped 21.8% year-on-year. Zoo fell 32.1% and has now shed around half of its readers in two years’.

Click HERE to read more….

This isn’t really surprising news.  Print publications worldwide are seeing their sales slump too. Online media is the present and future.

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Sunday August 21st  7:30 PM (6:30 PM doors open)

Mr & Mrs Runway – Sea to Land featuring Grand Finale / Mr and Mrs Runway
at Camden Centre, England – London

Click HERE to buy tickets.

Former Destiny’s Child star Farrah Franklin who was in the group for less than 60 seconds back in 2000  is auctioning off Destiny’s Child memorabilia (mostly old photographs) on Ebay and wants $50,000 for the lot.

Hahaha – I don’t think anyone will fork out 50k for this junk, but she might be able to shift the photograph above.

Click HERE to view ‘memorabilia’.

[Thanks Rhymes With Snitch]

Check out the official video for the talented Kadija Kamara’s forthcoming single Talking 2 Myself, taken from the ep Changes.

For more information visit www.kadijakamara.com

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Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?

Following the recent public disorder, many residents called to ask us how they can help out. We have been amazed by the response and so we are co-ordinating a ‘volunteering speed dating’ event at 6pm on Wednesday August 17 to capture your willingness to get involved in the community. 

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE…..

Have fun folks!

Applications are now open for ITN’s Work Experience Programme to commence on 12th September 2011. This is a two week placement that can take place in ITV News, Channel 4 News or ITN Productions. It is open to anyone in the UK over the age of 18.

Applicants to the work experience programme for ITV News and Channel 4 News will work alongside experienced news specialists and have the opportunity to learn what it takes to produce a high quality news programme.

Applicants to the work experience programme for ITN Productions will work with experienced producers and learn the techniques used to make long and short form programmes.

To apply for the ITN Work Experience Programme click here.