Month: August 2011

UK NEWS: MOBO AWARDS 2011 NOMINATIONS LIST

August 31, 2011

The MOBO Awards nominations launch party took place tonight somewhere in London. Check out the list of lucky nominees below. Best UK Act Adele Chase & Status Chipmunk Example Jessie J – She will proberly win in almost every category she’s nominated in (predictable) Katy B N-Dubz Wretch 32 The Streets Tinie Tempah Best Newcomer Alex Clare Ed Sheeran Emeli Sande Jamie Woon Jessie J Loick Essien Maverick Sabre Rizzle Kicks Yasmin Wretch 32 Best UK Hip Hop/Grime Act Giggs Rizzle Kicks Tinie Tempah Wiley […]

FUNNIEST ARTICLE OF THE DAY: US MAGAZINE (JAY-Z AND BEYONCE BACKSTAGE AT THE VMA’S)

August 31, 2011

I just came across US Magazine’s article about Jay-Z and Beyonce and what supposedly went on backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards (after Bey flashed her baby bump), and didn’t know whether to laugh, cry or run for the sick bag. Via US Magazine Backstage, the first-time parents-to-be were just as pumped up. With adjacent dressing rooms (Jay-Z, 41, shared his with pal and Watch the Throne partner Kanye West), “Jay was doting on her the whole time,” a witness tells Us Weekly. And the rapper-mogul (real name: […]

UK NEWS: BOYZ II MEN SET TO PERFORM AT THE MOBO AWARDS 2011

August 31, 2011

MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards organisers have announced that Boyz II Men will celebrate 20 years in the music business with a special performance at this years award ceremony, which will take place in Glasgow on the 5th October. Finally some good news coming out of MOBO headquarters. I will definitely tune in to watch this performance. Boys II Men have still got that magic. They are brilliant live performers.

NEW HIV CASE CAUSES LA PORN INDUSTRY TO TEMPORARILY SHUT DOWN

August 30, 2011

It’s been reported that an adult film actor has tested positive for HIV, resulting in the LA porn industry shutting down while investigations take place to see if the virus has spread. Diane Duke, executive director of the adult film trade association Free Speech Coalition, said tests were being conducted on the performer to confirm the diagnosis. She declined to give the performer’s name, age or gender. CLICK to read more….

UK FILM: DEMONS NEVER DIE (TRAILER)

August 30, 2011

Demons Never Die stars Ashley Walters, Robert Sheehan, X-Factor/N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos and BBC Radio/TV presenter Reggie Yates. ……. Demons Never Die will be released nationwide on October 28th. Has the trailer wetted your appetites?

UK MUSIC: CRAZY COUSINZ FT OMARION – ARCH YOUR BACK

August 30, 2011

US singer Omarion has teamed up with London born producers Crazy Cousinz on the single Arch Your Back. [Thanks Mikey] After listening to this single and watching the video I am just sitting here shaking my head. Omarion you are a decent artist. Go back to working with top US producers and making good music. Your thought please. Hit or Miss?

UK EVENT: LIONESS EP LAUNCH PARTY (JAZZ CAFE – LONDON)

August 30, 2011

In 2006 I sat on a judging panel for a Female MC competition and Lioness reached the final. She has come a long way since then and is one talented young lady. Well done Lioness. Keep up the good work. MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER TICKETS £10 IN ADVANCE DOORS FROM 7:00PM Lioness “RoarNess” Release Party Click HERE to purchase tickets.

UK MUSIC: PREEYA KALIDAS FT SCORCHER – IT’S A PROBLEM

August 29, 2011

Actress/ singer Preeya Kalidas is back with the new single It’s A Problem featuring rapper Scorcher. …. I don’t see It’s A Problem becoming a major chart hit but it isn’t a bad single. I like the beat but as usual this is a UK effort that could have done without featuring rapper. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?

UK FILM: DEMONS NEVER DIE (POSTER)

August 29, 2011

This film was originally titled Suicide Kids but has since undergone a few changes including a name change. Demons Never Die stars Ashley Walters, Robert Sheehan, X-Factor/N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos and BBC Radio/TV presenter Reggie Yates. Demons Never Die will be released nationwide on October 28th. Can’t wait.