November 15, 2013
“Dance Urban” will soon be in FULL EFFECT! Via Radio Today Starting in the new year, Christian will be responsible for the music roll-out for both the Capital and Capital XTRA brands and will report directly to Capital’s Managing Editor Robert D’Ovidio. Christian joins Global after eleven years at rivals Kiss, where he’s been Head of Music for the Kiss Network. Prior to that he worked at stations including Key 103 in Manchester. Christian said: “I’m seriously excited to start the new […]
November 15, 2013
In a new interview with ‘Young Voices’ Capital Xtra breakfast show host/comedian Kojo talks about the demise of Choice FM and the birth of Capital Xtra. He also talks about his recent involvement with the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT). For me, it was hard being the face of the station and a brand that I had grown up with to all of a sudden get told that all this change is happening and it’s going to happen next week. That was […]
November 14, 2013
New DJs Jason & Richard from The Stay Fresh crew arrive at the station for the first time and are welcomed in their unique way by Rudie and Dumplin. Welcome to OnesnTwos FM! … Ones N’ Twos looks promising. I look forward to watching future episodes. Your thoughts please….
November 13, 2013
Yesterday singer Lily Allen released the video to her new single Hard Out Here, which has now been branded racist. In the video a troupe of black dancers “twerk” and do all sorts with their buttocks. CLICK HERE to read Black In Asia’s Tumblr post criticising Lily and the video. Lilly who claims the video is meant to be “light hearted and satirical” wrote: Privilege,Superiority and Misconceptions 1. If anyone thinks for a second that I requested specific ethnicities for the video, they’re […]
November 13, 2013
ITV News presenter Charlene White has been subjected to a torrent of racist abuse via social media over her decision to not wear a poppy on-air. In the statement below Charlene ( a supporter of the Poppy Appeal) explains why she has made the decision to not wear the poppy and addresses the ridiculous and uncalled for racial abuse she received. Via ITV.com In the last few days I’ve been subjected to a torrent of racist and sexist abuse as a result […]
November 11, 2013
I don’t know what makes me laugh more, the expression on his face or the teeth brushing antics. [Thanks PSC]
November 10, 2013
Now this is what you call taking protesting to the next level. Via The Metro A man was arrested after stripping naked and nailing his own testicles to the ground in broad daylight and in full view of tourists at one of the world’s most visited landmarks. Self-styled performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky received treatment at a clinic before being taken to a police station following the incident, which he said was a protest against Russia’s ‘police state’. He shocked visitors in Moscow’s […]
November 10, 2013
Zachary gave me life on Friday night. I still cannot stop laughing. … Hahahaha – Zachary will probably be offered his on TV show soon.
November 10, 2013
The Voice reports that broadcasting watchdog OFCOM has revealed its plans to monitor radio station Capita Xtra before making a final decision over whether to launch a full-scale investigation. The body was forced to act after receiving numerous complaints that the station formerly known as Choice FM was not sticking to its format agreement, described as “music and news…for listeners of African and Afro-Caribbean origin in the north London area, but with crossover appeal to other listeners who appreciate urban contemporary black […]
November 10, 2013
Expiration Date: Tyson has had enough of running around after Rio, so he finally decides it’s time to chase someone who actually wants to be caught.
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