July 11, 2012
It was widely reported on Monday that Ashley Cole wouldn’t be called to give evidence. But look what the cat dragged in to Westminster Magistrates’ court earlier today. Cole appeared in court today to defend his team mate John Terry who is charged with allegedly calling QPR player Anton Ferdinand “a f**king black c**t” during a match in October 2011. Upon taking the stand Cole told the court ‘I think we shouldn’t be sitting here.’ The Daily Mail reports that on the day of […]
July 11, 2012
Former US sprinter and Olympic gold winner Tommie Smith has made it in to the history books but not for once being one of the fastest men on earth. Smith is famous for taking a historic stand for human rights at the 1968 Olympics alongside fellow US sprinter John Carlos. Both men later went on to pay a heavy price for throwing up the ‘Black Power salute’ in silent protest on the podium after accepting their Gold and Bronze medals. Check out excerpts from his interview with […]
July 10, 2012
Via BBC News A man has been arrested after running naked across the front of the torch convoy as it travelling through Henley. The streaker had “Free Tibet” written on his back and ran a short distance past crowds waiting to see the torch relay beside the River Thames. Thames Valley Police said: “A 27-year-old man from Henley has been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency and is in custody.” BBC producer Priya Patel said officers tackled him and covered him […]
July 10, 2012
At the beginning of the 21st century, no one ever thought that an African-American would become the first President of the United States. But it happened, and an entire country celebrated the exceptional efforts pulled off by citizens ready for sweeping change. But this change didn’t come without effort. It required a unification of all people from all races and nationalities, which is what “The Obama Effect” is about. This film centers around a middle-aged man (Charles S. Dutton) who is faced with […]
July 9, 2012
The former boyfriend of N-Dubz star/X-Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos’ has admitted to leaking a sex-tape featuring the couple. Earlier this year at a hearing the rapper MC Ultra (Justin Edwards) denied being behind the ‘leakage’. In a sworn statement Edwards said he supported a ban on the tape and blamed Tulisa for its existence. “I regret ever allowing the claimant (Tulisa) to persuade me to film ourselves.” And then added he was “disgusted” it had been posted on the internet, and would never have done […]
July 9, 2012
Footballer John Terry appeared in court today desperate to clear his name. Terry is charged with a racially aggravated public order offence after allegedly calling QPR player Anton Ferdinand a “f**king black c**t” during a match in October 2011. The Chelsea FC skipper has denied the accusation. However lip-reader Sue Whiteley told Westminster Magistrates’ Court that she detected Terry saying “you f****** black c***” and detected Ferdinand saying “Oi you, shagging your mate’s missus.” Ferdinand also took the stand today and told the Court, “He called me a c*** and I […]
July 9, 2012
… Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
July 9, 2012
Chelsea FC skipper and former England captain John Terry is at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today charged with racially abusing QPR (Queens Park Rangers) player Anton Ferdinand during a match in October 2011. Terry is alleged to have called Ferdinand a “f**cking black c**t”. The Court heard today that Terry shouted the words to Ferdinand after he allegedly accused him of sleeping with his team-mate’s girlfriend, referring back to the time when it was revealed that Terry “allegedly” had an affair with his former team mate’s ( Wayne […]
July 8, 2012
… The summer here in good old Great Britain has been a complete and utter WASH OUT so far. But this track has cheered me up.
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