June 6, 2011
That Grape Juice reports that singer Alesha Dixon has been dropped from Asylum Records (Atlantic) Read the official statement below announcing her parting from the label. Alesha would like to announce that after discussions with her record label, Asylum/Atlantic, we have decided not to extend her recording contract. It became clear during our discussions that both Alesha and her label had some creative differences which we were unable to resolve and it was mutually agreed that the best course of action for both […]
June 6, 2011
According to the theatre review website The Public Reviews, rumour has it that comedian Richard Blackwood will no longer be playing the character Donkey in Shrek The Musical. SHREK LATEST RUMOUR – Richard Blackwood has been pushed – Delroy will cover for next few weeks with Giles Terera taking over imminently — The Public Reviews (@publicreviews) June 5, 2011 From what I’ve heard so far Richard’s performance as Donkey has been pretty good so I don’t quite understand why he would be forced to leave the show now. I hope this […]
June 5, 2011
Asante is an up and coming singer, rapper, producer and songwriter. Check out his single Open My Heart. …………………………………………………………………. When I first listened to this track I thought the beginning sounded promising but I didn’t like the rapping. I felt that Asante would be best off just singing. But then after a few listens it started to grow on me. The production is decent and I would say that Open My Heart is definitely a ‘grower’. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
June 5, 2011
When it was first announced that Cheryl Cole had been fired as a judge on X-Factor USA I rejoiced but I had this feeling deep in the pit of my stomach that the news was too good to be true. Last night it was reported that FOX TV executives have had a sudden change of heart and she is now back on the show. Via Digital Spy Cheryl Cole will reportedly return to the judging panel of The X Factor USA, just […]
June 4, 2011
Mad man Mark Morrison is back with the new single B’Day featuring Trina. I don’t know what he was thinking. One word describes B’Day – ‘COMICAL’. Via Brown Eyez Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
June 3, 2011
Don’t mess with South London girl Naomi! She will drag you and your whole crew through the courts. Via The Media Guardian Confectionery giant Cadbury has apologised to Naomi Campbell after the supermodel claimed an advert comparing her to one of its chocolate bars was racist. The advert for Cadbury’s Bliss range of Dairy Milk chocolate bars used the strapline “Move over Naomi, there’s a new diva in town”. Campbell said she was “shocked” by the ad, intended as a tongue-in-cheek play on […]
June 2, 2011
This is your chance to work with Channel 4 and Mixcloud on a special music project Channel 4 is on the look out for music enthusiasts who are serious about getting into the music industry. If you are a DJ, selector, music supervisor or urban music fan this one’s for you. Channel 4 will be broadcasting the UK coverage of the World Athletics Championships 2011, held in South Korea. This is your opportunity to put together an 8-track playlist representing the […]
June 2, 2011
After pleading guilty to a loitering offence after he was caught receiving oral sex from a male prostitute earlier this year, rap producer and HOT 97 DJ Mister Cee (real name Calvin Lebrun) has responded to his critics. The married father of four children tweeted, Spotted @ Rhymes With Snitch It will be interesting to see if his friends and peers within the Hip Hop community continue to stand by him. Sadly he is about to find out just who his real friends are.
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