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VIDEO: THE BRITISH BLACKLIST LAUNCHES

November 22, 2012

The UK’s definitive online database of black British talent launched today. The database not only chronicles the careers of emerging stars from television, music, film and literature and provides up-to-date industry news but also preserves the memory of iconic historical contributions to black British entertainment. It  is the first of its kind. A year in the making, The British Blacklist services both industry and general viewers alike and should be the first port of call for those wanting concrete, researched information about industry […]

NICKI MINAJ SIGNS LONDON BASED SINGER PARKER IGHILE

November 21, 2012

Last week rapper Nicki Minaj announced via Twitter that she has signed London-based singer Parker Ighile. I didn’t even know Nicki had her own label imprint but according to her Parker is “My 1st official artist!!!! Aahhhh!!!!!!” CLICK HERE to read Nicki’s tweets about her new signing. The Voice reports that Parker is one half of British production duo Parker and James who have worked with singers Jessie J and Angel.  Parker also admits to screaming when he was told that Nicki had signed him. … Yeah I’m […]

SESAME STREET PUPPETEER AND VOICE OF ELMO RESIGNS AMID UNDERAGE SEX ALLEGATIONS

November 20, 2012

The Sesame Workshop has announced today that Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash has resigned. Clash who is also the voice of Elmo has stepped down amid underage sex allegations. Last week, a 24-year-old ‘male model’ Sheldon Stephens publicly accused Clash of having a sexual relationship with him when he was 16 years old (underage across the pond), only to recant his statement one day later, and a second lawsuit was reportedly filed by another individual today. In a statement the Sesame Workshop said: Sesame Workshop’s mission is to […]

THE BLACK LINE: A PROFILE OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN (TRAILER)

November 20, 2012

Here is your first first look at acclaimed documentary filmmaker D. Channsin Berry’s The Black Line: A Profile of the African-American Woman. The 75-minute documentary features a broad spectrum of other African American women (67 women from all over the country), who provide a unique insight into their thoughts, practices, and feelings, revealing a consistent thread of shared truths and experiences that transcend socio-economics, cross regions, religions, sexualities, and professions – a journey of exploration and discovery of the history and future of African Americans as […]

EVENT: UK HIP HOP HONOURS AWARDS CEREMONY 2012 CEREMONY

November 19, 2012

Celebrating 30 years of UK Hip Hop culture.  This all day event is a prestigious and spectacular awards ceremony to be held in London and will be the first of its kind in the UK with many more in the coming years.  UK HIP HOP HONOURS 2012 is a charity event where we are raising funds for The K.W.A.M.E. Project which focuses on disadvantaged pupils and NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training). CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.