November 3, 2011
Former England player Paul Ince has come out in support of England captain John Terry who has been accused and is currently under investigation for allegedly hurling racial abuse at Anton Ferdinand during a match. During an interview with TalkSport Ince said, “He’s not a racist. It’s no excuse to say allegedly what he might have said or what anybody says towards black, white, Chinese [people]. But if you say things in the heat of the moment it doesn’t necessarily mean you are a racist. […]
November 3, 2011
Roc Nation rapper K Koke (real name Kevin Georgiou) has been acquitted of attempted murder. Georgiou was arrested and charged with attempted murder earlier this year after a man was shot at Harlesden train station in North London. …… Well Jay-Z will be pleased. And I guess there will be fireworks and celebrations in Stonebridge tonight.
November 3, 2011
Blackhair hits the stands on November 12th. This issue turns up the heat with a celebratory theme guaranteed to provide style conscious women with hair, fashion and beauty ideas to see them through the festive period. US superstar Keri Hilson graces the cover and in her exclusive chat with Blackhair talks about being teased as a child and her reluctance to censor her music. For hair inspiration we spoke to leading salon, Hype Coiffure about their trend forecasts for the party season. We […]
November 3, 2011
First QPR player Anton Ferdinand, then X-Factor contestant Derry and now Premier League player Sammy Ameobi. It’s been a good year so far for the black man. *sarcasm*. Via The Daily Mail Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with racist abuse posted on a Premier League footballer’s Twitter account. Sammy Ameobi, 19, who plays for Newcastle United alongside older brother Shola, was called a ‘n****r’ after the footballer tweeted a photo of a black pair of boots. Ameobi, who broke into the first team at the […]
November 2, 2011
I never pay any attention to Justin Bieber but this made me laugh. I wonder if she is telling the truth… Click HERE to all about the drama.
November 2, 2011
Oh dear oh dear Kitty….. *shaking my head* Via The Daily Mail X Factor contestant Kitty Brucknell has apologised to The Risk singer Derry Mensah after he claimed she made a racist remark towards him during an argument. The alleged incident took place when Mensah, 20, asked Brucknell, 26, to move from a sofa in a rehearsal room. After the former Britney Spears impersonator lost her temper, he believed she shouted: ‘You evil black bastard, f*** you Derry.’ Brucknell has apparently now […]
November 2, 2011
‘Hating/haters’ have to be the most overused words in the UK right now. If you voice what is seen as an unpopular opinion and say you don’t like an artist’s music or a particular project and refuse to hype up BLATANT mediocrity/tomfoolery people are then quick to call you a “hater”or accuse you of “hating”. It’s hilarious. I was once told by a Team UK actor that I was helping to keep the UK scene down because of my opinions ( yeah like I have the power and influence to do that hahaha), that I speak on […]
November 2, 2011
The co-founder of popular sound system Rampage/former BBC 1xtra DJ Mike Anthony has criticised legal radio stations aimed at fans of black music. In an interview with London 360 he said, It was unsurprising pirate radio has stepped in to fill the gap in the market and that illegal stations “are just as important now as ever before.” “If you are underserved as a community you will search out what you want to hear,” said Anthony, “I want to listen to the best music and, […]
November 2, 2011
Currently riding on the crest of a wave thanks to the new four-part “urban” drama Top Boy (which is currently airing on Channel 4 – 10pm) cast members/artists Asher D (Ashley Walters), Kano (Kane Robinson) alongside Sway, Scorcher and Adidas (which seems to be “TEAM UK” brand of choice) appear in the first episode of Soul Culture’s new online series Prose N Percussion featuring drummer Pauli The PSM. ….. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
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