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UK NEWS: BOY BANNED FROM SCHOOL FOR “CORN-ROW” HAIRSTYLE TAKES BATTLE TO HIGH COURT

May 11, 2011

Via The Daily Mail A school’s decision to bar a pupil because of his hairstyle has come under challenge in a High Court test case. The boy, G, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was refused entry to St Gregory’s Catholic Science College in Kenton, Harrow, north London, at the age of 12 because he wears his hair in ‘cornrows’. The popular West African style of braiding hair along the scalp is prohibited under the strict uniform and hair policy at St […]

MATTHEW KNOWLES TO HOST AUDITIONS FOR NEW FEMALE POP GROUP

May 10, 2011

Via Music World Entertainment Mathew Knowles, founder, CEO, President of Music World Entertainment and Beyonce’s father/former manager, will host auditions for a new three member female pop group on Thursday, May 12 in Houston. All interested participants must be between the ages of 18-24. Participants must be able to sing and dance simultaneously to a well-known recognizable pop song of their choice for one minute. Participants must bring a performance track along with a photo and resume. When: Thursday, May 12, 2011 […]

OFFICIAL FILM TRAILER: IMMORTALS

May 9, 2011

Eons after the Gods won their mythic struggle against the Titans, a new evil threatens the land. Mad with power, King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) has declared war against humanity. Amassing a bloodthirsty army of soldiers disfigured by his own hand, Hyperion has scorched Greece in search of the legendary Epirus Bow, a weapon of unimaginable power forged in the heavens by Ares. Only he who possesses this bow can unleash the Titans, who have been imprisoned deep within the walls of Mount […]

UK EVENT: MIKE SCHREIBER EXHIBITION – TRUE HIP-HOP (LONDON)

May 9, 2011

Protein® is pleased to host the first European “TRUE Hip-Hop” exhibition and book launch, a collection of photographs by New York-based photographer Mike Schreiber shot over a 12 year period. Mike Schreiber will present 14 of his most famous photos from his book ‘TRUE Hip-Hop’ which features artists like M.I.A, Mos Def, Nas, Eminem and Wu Tang Clan. The exhibition, curated by Zeyna Sy, is open to the public from May 20-26 2011 and provides a deep insight into the daily lives […]

UK NEWS: RIO FERDINAND’S STALKER SUSANNE IBRU JAILED

May 9, 2011

Stalker Susanne Ibru Susanne Ibru who stalked Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand and his family has been jailed for 10 weeks and put on a restraining order for 10 years. Via Mirror Football Susanne Ibru, 38, appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court after being convicted of harassment of the Manchester United and England star last month. The defendant was living in Peckham, south London, when she made three 400-mile round trips to Ferdinand’s home in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, on February 21 last year, […]

KANYE WEST RELEASES A NEW LINE OF SILK SCARVES

May 9, 2011

Kanye West has now branched out in to designing silk scarves folks…. Social Writers Blog reports that the rapper has collaborated with French design partnership, M/M, to release the line of silk scarves,  and each design is inspired by the artist George Condo, who is responsible for the artwork for Kanye’s last album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Price – $365.oo (USD) / £218.00 (British Pound Sterling)  Click HERE for more info. I’ll pass Kanye.

UK NEWS: LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TO BE AT OPEN CASTING FOR KOJO’S NEW URBAN COMEDY MOVIE ‘THE WEEKEND’

May 8, 2011

Comedian/Choice FM Breakfast Show host Kojo will be  casting for his up and coming “Urban” comedy The Weekend which is set to be shot this summer, and today (8th May) is the last day to register to be at the open casting. Check out the film’s synopsis and the list of characters below. SYNOPSIS Derrick, Tyrone & Malcolm live in East London and are college students who have spent their whole college experience being non-existent. It’s the last day of college before […]

UK MUSIC: PODGY FIGURES – ‘OUT HERE’

May 8, 2011

UK rapper Podgy Figures is back folks! Some of you will remember Podgy hitting the music scene back in 2005 with the “classic” single Podgy . Watch the video below to jog your memories. ………………………………………………… Now Podgy is back with the new single Out Here. …………………………………………………. Well it’s definitely an improvement. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?