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UK NEWS: “I HAVE A CHOICE” LAUNCHES REACH FM

May 11, 2010

Run by 90 volunteers, Reach FM has been created by v, The National Young Volunteers Service and Choice FM’s community project “I Have a Choice” to inspire, inform and involve thousands of 16-25 year olds. The station will broadcast from 8th-28th May and focus on some of the things that are important to young people – fashion, music, family and community. Over the last few months the vinspired and Catch22 volunteers have been gaining experience in radio production, editing, presenting, marketing and […]

UK MUSIC NEWS: GIGGS – FROM RAPPER TO CLOTHING DESIGNER

May 11, 2010

UK rapper and Peckham resident Giggs is turning in to a right little entrepreneur. Giggs has now entered into the world of fashion and has ‘created’ his own clothing line SN1 Wear. Check out the stunning photographs and video footage below… Via Ragggs.com The House of Sean John must be quaking in their boots right now. There’s nothing particularly special about the menswear. It’s okay. But the womens wear looks dated and tacky. Women were wearing those types of dresses back in the early nineties. We are now in 2010. Who […]

UK NEWS: BLOGGER FINED AND FIRED AFTER AIRPORT BOMB POST ON TWITTER

May 11, 2010

Via The Metro A blogger who posted a message on Twitter joking about how he would blow an airport ‘sky high’ was found guilty yesterday of sending a menacing electronic communication. Paul Chambers, 26, said he sent the tweet to 600 ‘followers’ in frustration after Robin Hood airport in South Yorkshire, where he was due to fly from, was shut by snow in January. But a judge ruled the message was ‘of a menacing nature in the context of the times in […]

SINGER & ACTRESS LENA HORNE DIES AGE 92

May 10, 2010

Via BBC News Legendary singer and actress Lena Horne has died in New York at the age of 92. Renowned for her beauty and sultry voice, Ms Horne battled racism to become Hollywood’s first black sex symbol. Continue Reading…. Rest In Peace Lena Horne.

UK TV: CARLSBERG ENGLAND WORLD CUP COMMERCIAL

May 9, 2010

Well the 2010 World Cup is fast approaching, and next week promotion/marketing of the event which will take place in South Africa will go in to full effect. Check out the brand new England 2010 World Cup commercial from Carlsberg, featuring various sporting greats from the past. I would love for England to bring home the World Cup but when I look at the England squad, I just don’t see it happening.

UK MUSIC: SKEPTA – RESCUE ME

May 8, 2010

Today I watched new afternoon BBC2 show No Hats No Trainers, and rapper Skepta was a main feature on the show. He is an attractive man. I hadn’t really paid that much attention to him before, but that all changed today! Anyway check out Skepta’s latest single Rescue Me which actually sounds pretty good. It also has that mainstream appeal, and will probably go on to become his  first UK number 1 single. The video – Is he supposed to be in […]

VIDEO: DRUNK P.DIDDY DENIES NICKI MINAJ / RICK ROSS MANAGEMENT RUMOURS

May 7, 2010

Several weeks ago it was unofficially announced that “rappers” Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross would now be managed by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Once the news blew up online hysterical laughter could be heard across the globe. Diddy managing Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross??? HA HA HA HA! In response to this news one visitor posted the following comment on an online forum, “Diddy couldn’t manage a cat litter box” Anyway I believe that the rumours were true, that he was actually going […]

UK ELECTIONS: A HUNG PARLIAMENT

May 7, 2010

Via BBC News No party has been able to secure an outright majority in the House of Commons and there will now be a frantic period of negotiation to decide the shape of the next government. The situation is described as a hung parliament, with no single party having enough MPs – 326 – to win parliamentary votes without the support of members of other parties. Which party is in a position to form the next government will become clear in the […]

UK EVENT: AFRICA WEEKENDER – SHOWCASING THE LIGHT OF THE CONTINENT

May 6, 2010

With the preparation for the World Cup in South Africa and the excitement of 17 African nations celebrating their 50th year of independence – all eyes are on Africa. For the first time in the UK, you can experience an authentic taste of modern day Africa right on your doorstep. For one long weekend in May (21st-24th), a 72-hour entertainment extravaganza with live performances by top African artists as well as engaging activities for all the family will bring a new zest […]