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Janice aka Miss Mad News

VIDEO: THE I’MPOSSIBLE CONVERSATION: SUMMER EDITION JUNE 6 – FIRST ANNIVERSARY (LONDON)

On June 6th the summer edition of the brilliant I’mPossible Conversation took place at Pearson PLC’s London headquarters. I’mPossible founder Simone Bresi-Ando organised another successful and inspirational event which covered a wide range of topics and uncovered the individual journeys of panelists,  Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (Award winning scientist), Hope Powell (England women’s football coach), Hannah Pool (Journalist and author), Brenda Emmanus (BBC London arts correspondent) and Sheila Nortley (Award-winning filmmaker and producer). It was also hosted by Times journalist Eva Simpson. The panelists were honest about their journeys and each []

JUMP OF TV UK (DEBATE) WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR BET AWARDS’ BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT: UK?

The debaters got together to discuss the recent nominees for the BET Awards Best International Act: UK. The nominations are as follows: Wretch 32 Estelle Sway Emeli Sande Labrinth The debaters discussed who they felt deserved to be nominated and with the lack of the representation of the grime genre, @DJLoganSama gives his opinion on the matter. … Did I hear correctly? Did Jump Off regular Poet call DJ Logan Sama ( Caucasian guy looking like he just stepped out of Top []

POINTLESS SHORT FILM OF THE DAY: ‘LE PREMIER’ (BY SEAN COMBS AKA P DIDDY)

Perhaps I am wrong for thinking this but when some one announces that they have made a short film I usually think the film will be between ten and fifteen minutes long.  Not one minute and thirty-two seconds worth of nothing. Anyway last night an over-excited Sean Combs aka P Diddy announced to all his followers that his “new short film” Le Premier was now available to watch. I clicked on play and thought it was the film’s trailer. https://twitter.com/iamdiddy/status/212569616948531201 The 64th Cannes Film Festival took place []

UK MUSIC NEWS: FEMALE RAPPER AMPLIFY DOT SIGNS TO EMI/VIRGIN RECORDS

Female rapper Amplify Dot (also known as A-Dot) has announced via Twitter that she has signed a record deal and has now officially joined the EMI/Virgin family. I'm soooooo happy to announce that I have just signed my record deal with EMI/Virgin Records!!! http://t.co/xLL9b2Kz — #TheDottyShow (@AmplifyDot) June 12, 2012 According to the MTV Wrap Up website she is the first female rapper here in the UK to sign a major album deal since Ms Dynamite. Who knew. I tell u what though, label contracts are bloody long. Started []

UK ANTICS: TWEET OF THE DAY – ‘RESPECT TO THE BLACK MEN’…

All you black men that breeded white women in the early 90s I thank you cos you provided me with a bunch of lighties to lust over, respect — Joey Merlino (@Jay_SaidIt) June 9, 2012 Due to him being young, black, male and British I actually doubt that this was tweeted in jest. But it made me laugh. I've been in a relationship with a girl from the 3 major races at some point in my life, race is a calm thing []