October 3, 2013
It was officially announced today that Choice FM is now to be known as Capital XTRA and as expected there are casualties and will probably be more. The Voice reports that Choice FM veteran Reggae DJ Natty B has been axed by the station. Natty tweeted: “It is with deep regret that last Sunday…was my final show on Choice FM. This has come as an unexpected surprise as has the news that the station will be now known as Capital Extra & […]
October 3, 2013
Well folks it is now official. Choice FM is no more. Big news! From Monday, we're taking the music you love national with our new look and name, Capital XTRA — Capital XTRA (@CapitalXTRA) October 3, 2013 Via Radio Today Choice FM will disappear on Sunday to make way for Global Radio’s latest brand extension – Capital XTRA – on national DAB and in London on FM. The new station will launch this Monday with “Kojo & Jade with XTRA in the morning” […]
October 2, 2013
For those of you who missed the news on the recent changes over at Choice FM – CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE . I had a feeling that the brutal sacking of long time Choice employee DJ 279 (also known as Numbers) and the hiring of Tim Westwood was just the beginning. The word on the streets is that they plan on changing the station’s name to ‘Capital Extra’. Hmmmm….. If the rumours are in fact true then I look forward to reading […]
October 1, 2013
So now the former waste man from Marcy Projects has bagged the front cover of Vanity Fair. REALLY Vanity Fair? I’ve seen it all now. Who did Jay sleep with to get this cover? *shaking my head* When will people stop drinking this man’s batty juice?
October 1, 2013
A crowd funding campaign has launched for a documentary that will unveil a part of Rastafari history that remains largely hidden. One journalist wants to tell the story of a people on the brink of extinction. International journalist and film director, Nadine Drummond, presents Jamharics: The Children of Zion. This ground breaking documentary tells the story of a group of repatriated Jamaicans who now face an imminent threat because of the scourge of the HIV virus. In 1948, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie set aside 500 […]
October 1, 2013
Alexandra Burke is the latest celebrity to strip off for animal rights organisation PETA. The singer said: ‘I was nervous about posing nude as I’ve never done it before,’ she said. ‘It was uncomfortable initially, but the photographer made me feel relaxed and at ease. ‘Ultimately I love my body, so it was great to do something for a worthwhile cause.’ The singer says she was moved to take part after hearing about the methods employed to obtain fur for the fashion […]
September 30, 2013
Birmingham born radio host, television presenter and news reporter Marverine Cole will join Britain’s first and most successful shopping channel QVC as a main presenter. QVC is about to celebrate its 20th birthday and Marverine is only the second black woman to join the team as a main presenter in 20 years. Marverine was a presenter on Sky News and is a freelance radio producer. In 2012 she made a documentary about UK female rappers for BBC Radio 1Xtra, and also presented and co-produced a […]
September 30, 2013
Dorian and Shirene go on a date and bump into unexpected company, meanwhile Marcus finally gets a call from Sinitta; and Junior encounters all the important women in his life. … Watch previous episodes below: Episode 1 Episode 2
September 30, 2013
This is Richard Blackwood’s first one man comedy show since 2001. Err… interesting promotional photograph… Is Richard promoting a live comedy show or a 1990s revival R&B concert with Silk, Jodeci and Joe also on the bill??? Or something entirely different?
September 29, 2013
The brilliant Issa Rae who is the creator and star of the ground breaking hit web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl brings us her new web comedy The Choir. First Episode: Genesis After the choir performs a controversial performance to spice up church attendance, Deacon Michaels — an interim minister — decides to confront the group directly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fStvx8HXIK4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6V42mroZLo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znlvdbg2V3s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERLdkapX4VA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06_bxNTMjU8 … I really enjoyed this. I look forward to watching episode 6. Congratulations on the the new show and well […]
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