This past weekend the NEL Awards 2012 (Nigerian Entertainment & Lifestyle Awards) took place in London. Jimmy Akingbola who stars in the hospital drama Holby City and hit comedy Rev took home the Best Actor award on Saturday night. Congratulations Jimmy! *Why are some black women still holding on to the childhood “dream” of wanting to have European hair like Barbie?
Via The Daily Mail The father of the frontline soldier who gave birth in Afghanistan claimed last night that his daughter had heaped shame on his family and the Army. Maurice Wallace told of his fury that she had failed to tell her parents about the baby and that Army officials ‘could not be bothered’ to contact them. Lance Bombardier Lynette Pearce, 28, who did not know she was pregnant, had spent months fighting the Taliban with the Royal Artillery when she […]
CoolBrands is an annual initiative to identify and celebrate Britain’s coolest brands. Since 2001 the survey has been canvassing the views and opinions of consumers all over the country to produce an annual barometer of the nation’s coolest brands. This year’s survey also sought opinions from an Expert Council made up of appointed influencers. This year’s panel of appointed influencers includes actor David Harewood (Homeland), rapper Plan B, Kiss FM duo Rickie & Melvin (Rickie Haywood-Williams and Melvin Odoom), rap-pop duo Rizzle […]
Via BBC News Former England captain John Terry has announced his retirement from international football after playing 78 times in nine years for his country. Terry, 31, says the decision is in response to the Football Association’s disciplinary charge over his alleged comments to Anton Ferdinand. The Chelsea defender was cleared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in July of racially abusing Ferdinand. He said his FA personal hearing on Monday makes his position “untenable”. “I feel the FA, in pursuing charges against me […]
… This is deep. I like it. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
Check out actor, ‘people’s champion’ and the mainstream’s go to guy when the subject matter relates to all things “URBAN” Adam Deacon and his new track ‘People’s Champion’. Via GRM Daily What the hell is muscle man Tiny Iron doing? Is he playing Adam’s stalker or bodyguard in the video? “Yeah I’m a white boy but you might see me hangin out with all the man dem on Black Boy Lane” Erm.. so only black men hang out on Black Boy Lane in Tottenham??? For those of you who don’t know about the history behind the […]
Check out GRM Daily’s documentary featuring former footballer and Arsenal legend Ian Wright. This emotional. I was almost in tears. Well done Ian.
What in film HELL is this ?????? WARNING: SOME PROFANITY [Thanks Brown Eyez] The film will be released on October 19 *crying*
Remel London interviews former X-Factor contestant singer Misha B.
UK rapper Big Narstie who appears to be in hospital at the moment sat down with The Grime Report to discuss singer Nathan’s surprise appearance on last week’s X-Factor. WARNING: SOME PROFANITY … Nathan is now through to the next round. I wish him the best of luck. Your thoughts please….
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