July 22, 2009
I don’t know whether to let out one big howling laugh or to shake my head in despair….. Via Yahoo News The organisers of the Miss England contest have defended the competition after it emerged that the first black winner and the niece of Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Linford Christie, won with only nine votes from the public. Angie Beasley, director of Miss England, said the public played only a part in the contest, choosing one of the 15 top finalists with this vote amounting […]
July 22, 2009
Via The Metro On Saturday (July 25th) Akala and Ms Dynamite will host a showcase of scenes from Shakespeare plays reinterpreted by The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company. The award winning artists will perform alongside undiscovered young talent and other special guests from the world of film and music. Hip Hop Shakespeare @ The South Bank Centre Address: Front Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank, SE1 Time: 5.15pm Contact: Tel: 07783119555 http://www.uproaruk.com
July 21, 2009
Via The Daily Mail Linford Christie’s niece was crowned the first black Miss England in the competition’s history today. Rachel Christie, 20, who is also on course to appear at the London 2012 Olympics, chased down the competition to claim the prestigious prize at the event in central London. The Londoner who specialises in the heptathlon and was competing as Miss London City, was one of the bookies’ favourites to win the competition. Continue Reading….. Having a famous relative can really open doors. […]
July 21, 2009
Via Nah Right I haven’t purchased a copy of XXL in a long time! It looks as if they have run out of rappers to put on the front cover. I swear Jeezy was on the cover several months ago.
July 21, 2009
For all you Jay-Z fans out there, the “mighty Hov” will appear on the Zane Lowe Radio 1 show – live tonight (July 21st) at 7pm. As I type the red carpet is being laid out for the great man himself down at Radio 1 HQ, and Zane has his fawning game ready and on lock! Anyway Jay will talk about his highly anticipated new album Blue Print 3, and his latest entertainment venture Roc Nation, amongst other things…..
July 20, 2009
Beastie Boys star Adam Yauch aka MCA has announced to fans that he has a form of throat cancer. Get well soon Adam.
July 20, 2009
RAPPER Lil Kim and singer Cyndi Lauper both sang Cyndi’s classic 80s hit Time After Time, at Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday bash concert in New York City this past weekend. I had to stop watching soon after Kim joined in. Was dueting with Lil Kim Cyndi’s idea??? I mean… WHY??????????????????? Poor Nelson. He flew all the way from South Africa and had to sit through that mess. It’s a disgrace! [Thanks Mishal]
July 19, 2009
Former Vibe Magazine Editor-in-Chief Danyel Smith sits down with radio personality Angela Yee and talks about the demise of Vibe. Click here to listen. Who allowed her husband/former XXL Magazine Editor-in-Chief/RapRadar.com Editor-in-Chief Elliott Wilson in to the studio? Somebody should have told him to SHUT UP!!!! This interview would have been a lot more in-depth had he not been there!
July 19, 2009
According to Digital Spy, Tinchy Stryder has been given a publishing deal to source new talent by record executives. The Number One singer’s first signings are producers Dirty Danger and Nathan Retro. Stryder, whose real name is Kwasi Danquah, said: “My music comes first but discovering new talent is really important to me and something I can see myself getting more into. “I can definitely see myself as the next Simon Cowell.” Stryder’s new album Catch 22 is released on August 17. […]
July 18, 2009
Check out footage of singer Ne-Yo breaking down on stage during his show in Manchester, on Thursday night. It’s all so dramatic! Anyway I hope you feel better soon Ne-Yo.
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