Month: January 2012

UK NEWS: COMEDIAN AND CHOICE FM HOST KOJO THANKS THE FANS

January 24, 2012

Over the weekend top “urban” comedian and Choice fm Breakfast Show host Kojo performed in front of a sell-out audience at the Hackney Empire, and judging from some of the comments on my timeline old Kojo’s fresh new material went down an absolute storm. In response to the tidal wave of love, support and two sold out shows Kojo posted this thank you message on his website to his legion of fans/supporters. Firstly to everyone who came and supported Live N Kicking and gave me 2 sold out shows. I […]

UK EVENT: THE I’mPOSSIBLE CONVERSATION (LONDON)

January 23, 2012

The I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation; showcasing the successes of women of colour in Britain Second-time in the UK that an event of this type has women of colour as the focus Global publisher; Pearson plc. (Financial Times, Penguin Books) sponsors the February 2012 edition of the I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation Tameka Empson (‘Kim’ in East Enders) returns as host Social enterprise; I’mPOSSIBLE. gives a unique platform for women of colour in Britain to highlight their achievements and life stories unapologetically After the runaway success of the […]

SINGER SEAL AND HEIDI KLUM OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE SEPERATION

January 23, 2012

Sad news folks, singer Seal (real name Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel) and model Heidi Klum have officially announced the end of their seven-year marriage. In a joint statement the couple said, “While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate. “We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love each other very much, but we have grown apart. “This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of […]

UK NEWS: WOMAN WITH TWO VAGINAS REJECTS OFFER TO APPEAR IN PORN FILM

January 22, 2012

Last week Hazel Jones appeared on This Morning and discussed her unusual condition. Watch the interview below. … After her appearance on the show porn tycoon/founder of Vivid Entertainment Steve Hirsch wrote a letter to Jones inviting her to ‘star’ in one of his films. But she has turned down the offer. She is quoted as saying, “I have never received any offers of this kind of work nor would I never consider doing it in a million years, “I just want […]

VIDEO: NICKI MINAJ – STUPID HOE

January 21, 2012

I have come to the conclusion that some of today’s artists really just don’t give a s**t. How can this woman jump in to the booth and record this mess and then actually believe it’s good enough to show off to the outside world? Who in her camp lied and convinced her that Stupid Hoe ‘is fire’? I swear Nicki just surrounds herself with a bunch of idiot yes men and women. Hype Williams also directed the video. Remember when he used […]

SOUL LEGEND ETTA JAMES DIES

January 20, 2012

The legendary Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins) has died. The singer was diagnosed with leukaemia last year and died today aged 73. During her career Etta won six Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. … Rest In Peace Etta James.

TWEET OF THE DAY: NY DAILY NEWS – “JAY-Z WILL INSPIRE MORE BLACK MEN TO STICK AROUND FOR THEIR KIDS”

January 20, 2012

Jay-Z's anthem to fatherhood will hopefully inspire more black men to stick around for their kids http://t.co/HTZPjj8g #beyonce — New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) January 20, 2012 Oh dear… I wonder how long it will be before an NY Daily News minion removes this tweet. Click HERE to read the ridiculous and arse kissing full article. Hahahaha – *shaking my head*

FILE-SHARING SITE MEGAUPLOAD IS SHUT DOWN

January 19, 2012

CBS News reports that file-sharing website Megaupload has been shut down by federal prosecutors, and it’s employees have been indicted. Producer and husband of singer Alicia Keys Swizz Beatz is the website’s CEO. According to Forbes Swizz Beatz (real name Kasseem Dean) is not CEO of Megaupload and was not charged in the investigation. His lawyer, Ira P. Rothken disclosed, “He was in conversations to be named CEO. His involvement in the company was highly attenuated. There were discussions and he was involved […]

TWEETS OF THE DAY: THE BRIT AWARDS RESPOND TO ‘OUTRAGE’ OVER WRETCH 32 NOMINATION ‘SNUB’

January 19, 2012

Last week the nominations for this year’s Brit Awards were announced (Click here to view list). But there was outrage coming from some quarters because rapper Wretch 32 had not received a nomination (Click here to read all about it). Then the crew over at Jump Off UK aired their views on the matter. @JumpOffTVUK 2011 was a huge year for talent. We nominate 5 acts in each category. Other artists had more votes from the academy than Wretch — BRIT Awards (@BRITAwards) […]