Month: November 2011

UK NEWS: SMILEY CULTURE’S DEATH – THE INDEPENDENT POLICE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION SAYS ‘NO CRIME COMMITTED’

Now who didn’t see this coming? The police investigating the POLICE. The IPCC is just one big joke! Via BBC News An investigation into the police operation during which reggae singer Smiley Culture died has found no evidence of a criminal offence. The Independent Police Complaints Commission carried out the inquiry. The singer, whose real name was David Emmanuel, died from a single stab wound during a police raid at his home in Surrey on 15 March. His family had demanded more []

NOKIA LIGHT UP THE NIGHT WITH LUMIA LIVE

The Nokia Lumia Live event  saw Millbank Tower on the banks of the River Thames turn into a living, breathing entity last night (Monday 28th) as Nokia celebrated the launch of the Nokia Lumia 800 smartphone with the most spectacular light show the capital has ever seen. Billed as the “future of live events” the spectacular show was accompanied by music from super producer deadmau5, who created exclusive remixes for the performance – adding the 4th dimension, and the event was also broadcast live []

CONRAD MURRAY SENTENCED TO 4 YEARS IN PRISON FOR MICHAEL JACKSON’S DEATH

Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, was sentenced today to four years in prison for his role in the death of Michael Jackson. Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter earlier this month after a six-week trial that presented the most detailed account yet of Jackson’s final hours, and how the 58-year-old cardiologist administered the powerful anesthetic propofol to treat the superstar’s chronic insomnia. Rest In Peace Michael Jackson. …… What a mess! I loved Michael but the reality is he was an addict []

T.I AND TINY – THE FAMILY HUSTLE (TRAILER)

Rapper T.I and his wife former Xscape star Tiny have signed up to appear in their own reality show which starts on December 5th. Yes folks more scripted “reality” nonsense this time starring Batty an Bench.  …. I remember when Clifford aka T.I had a problem with Tiny appearing in a reality show with Lil Wayne’s former wife Toya.  As soon as he was released from prison it was announced that Tiny would no longer appear alongside Toya in the reality show which was a huge success. []

UK NEWS: INTERVIEW WITH ACTRESS SHANIKA WARREN-MARKLAND

Check out the interview below with actress Shanika Warren-Markland, whose film credits include, Adulthood, 4.3.2.1, Demons Never Die and up and coming film Victim. The interview is via Noel Clarke’s official website available on the ‘Premium Content’ section – Free. Hmmmmm I wonder which blog post she could be refering to at [mark 3.40]

UK NEWS: ACTOR AML AMEEN DIRECTING NEW SHORT FILM / ONLINE CASTING OPENS TODAY!

Award-winning actor AML AMEEN is directing a new untitled short film in London this December 21st and 22nd, under his production company AmeenDream Entertainment. Our source says it contains a few topical and controversial subject matters surrounding London in 2011, such as the state of the Urban film industry. If previous AmeenDream Entertainment projects such as Drinks Drugs and KFC are anything to go by, it should instantly connect with Britain’s young audiences. To check out DDK, the refreshing short film premiered []

UPDATE: WOMAN ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT (TRAM) TELLS ETHNIC MINORITIES TO GO HOME / POLICE HAVE NOW ARRESTED WOMAN

British woman complains loudly on public transport that “her Britain” is nothing now that ethnic minorities are in the country. This woman is a MESS. I feel sorry for her son. WARNING: If you are easily offended then do not press play. [Thanks Yinka] …. Ladies and gentlemen meet the new leader of the BNP (British National Party). …. UPDATE: The Metro reports that a 34-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, according to British []

UK NEWS: EXTRAS NEEDED FOR NEW NOEL CLARKE FILM ‘FAST GIRLS’ (DECEMBER 3RD)

Fast Girls written by Noel Clarke is about a group of girls competing to qualify in the 2012 Olympics. Via Demus Casting  Here is your chance to be extra in a big movie called ‘Fast Girls’ starring Noel Clarke (Adulthood, Doctor Who, Kidulthood, 4321). We need a big crowd next Saturday. Time is from 8am to 6pm. Its not paid and travel is not paid BUT you will get filmed for interview for the DVD and meet the cast specially Noel. This []