Rumour has it that Island Def Jam is about to go through some massive changes. The legendary Hip Hop label once home to some of the most respected and successful rappers ever to grace the scene will appparently merge with two other Universal Music subsidiaries, and will axe 70% of its staff. ……………………………………………………………. Sad news if true.
Mad News is featured in the January issue of Pride Magazine (a small feature), on page 124 – Spotlight section. Many thanks to Pride Magazine.
Up and coming fashion designer Bobby Egbele has just released his new collection Africalypso. Check out some of the designs from the Mens Collection below…. Click HERE to view more of Bobby’s creations from his latest collection. The womenswear collection will debut later on in the year. Your thoughts please….
Olympic Gold champion and recent I’m A Celebrity contestant Linford Christie has signed on to become the face of Kleenex Pockets. Via FMCG NEWS The new ads, created by Partners Andrews Aldridge, play on Linford’s reputation as ‘the lunchbox’ with the tagline ‘I’ve got a tiny packet’ and will feature in press and outdoor advertising from 2nd December, supported by a large-scale sampling campaign in men’s magazines. Kleenex Assistant Brand Manager Chrissy Lecky says: “We realise that traditional pocket packs of tissues are […]
14-year-old Serena Beakhurst was last seen leaving her home in Tulse Hill, South London and vanished after catching a bus to attend a beauty course in Tooting on 15 December. Serena is described as being of mixed race, slim, 5ft 3in (160 cm) tall and with shoulder-length hair. She was also seen wearing a black leather jacket with a gold zipper when she was last seen. Anyone with information should call police on 020 8649 3423. …………………………………………………………………………………….. Up until yesterday (Jan 3rd) […]
Spotted @ Social Writers Blog. Yes Beyonce is back with a new head of shiny hair.
Allhiphop.com reports that rapper Gucci Man has been committed to a mental institution in Atlanta following a judge’s recommendation for him to serve jail time for violating the terms of his probation. TMZ.com also reports that the rapper filed for a “Special Plea of Mental Incompetency” during his appearance yesterday (January 3rd), in front of a Fulton, County judge. ……………………………………………………… I don’t know if Gucci is just trying to pull a fast one here, but most of today’s rappers need psychiatric intervention, […]
Oprah Winfrey’s network OWN launched several days ago and one of the first shows featured was Oprah Winfrey presents Master Class featuring her new ‘best friend’ Jay-Z. Handpicked by Oprah for their unique impact on the world, eight true modern masters sit down to share the untold stories that have shaped their lives and the greatest life lessons they’ve learned along the way. In an intimate setting, they open up about their successes, failures, triumphs, disappointments and heartbreaks. Master Class offers an […]
As well as releasing their own 2010 Man Of The Year nominees list, website Brown Eyez has also released it’s 2010 Woman Of The Year nominees list. Click HERE to view full list of nominees and vote for the woman who you think made the most impact in 2010.
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