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UK NEWS: JOHN TERRY RACISM TRIAL – FOOTBALLER ADMITS TO SHOUTING RACIST OBSCENITY BUT SAYS….

Chelsea FC skipper and former England captain John Terry is at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today charged with racially abusing QPR (Queens Park Rangers) player Anton Ferdinand during a match in October 2011.  Terry is alleged to have called Ferdinand a “f**cking black c**t”. The Court heard today that Terry shouted the words to Ferdinand after he allegedly accused him of sleeping with his team-mate’s girlfriend, referring back to the time when it was revealed that Terry “allegedly” had an affair with his former team mate’s ( Wayne []

UK NEWS: 11TH MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH WESTFIELD STABBING DEATH

ITV News reports that 20 year old Travis Townsend of Walthamstow, North-East London has been charged in connection with the stabbing death of Liam Woodwards. Woodwards was stabbed to death on June 29th after a fight broke out among a large group of men at Westfield shopping centre in Stratford. Ten other men have been charged with violent disorder and two men aged 19 and 20 were arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday. Rest In Peace Liam Woodards.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: NOEL CLARKE TALKS ‘HOOD’ FLICKS, BLACK BRITISH ACTORS AND THE FUTURE

“I feel like it’s important for me as a filmmaker to keep evolving. And as a person in general, I think it’s important to always want to progress and do better. But more specifically, as a member of the black community, I’ve seen that we have progressed so far, and it’s now time to move on. “If people wanna say this [street dramas] trend is my fault, I’ll take that on the chin. I’m proud that I did those films and I’m []

UK FILM: THE KNOT – STARRING NOEL CLARKE (POSTER)

Yes yet another film starring Noel Clarke. He also co-wrote the screenplay. Film synopsis: Soulmates Alexandra (Talulah Riley) and Jeremy (Matthew McNulty) are getting married. At least that’s the plan. Unfortunately for them, nonchalant best man Peter (Noel Clarke), bridesmaid Sarah (Mena Suvari) and an army of naysayers haven’t heard they’re meant to be together. Can missing bridesmaids, crashed cars, a trip to A&E, and a delivery of pigs testicles stand in the way of true love? Choice FM morning breakfast show host Kojo will also appear []

MAD NEWS FILM REVIEW: STORAGE 24 (STARRING NOEL CLARKE)

Whenever a project that involves actor and writer Noel Clarke is about to be released the level of Twitter hype surrounding it goes in to overdrive.  So naturally I was curious and decided to see if his latest flick Storage 24 lived up to all the hype and if it really is “AMAZING”. Storage 24 co-written and co-produced by Clarke is set in a large 24-hour storage unit. Clarke plays Charlie a man who is on the brink emotionally after being unceremoniously dumped by []

UK EVENT: THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS MEDIA SEMINAR (LONDON)

The Business of Sports Media  Institute of Education (IOE), London  20 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0AL  Thursday 5th July 2012 Registration: 18:00pm – Final Whistle: 20.45pm  With the support of  Dr Nicola Rollock & Professor David Gillborn Hosted by Kevin George (ex-footballer & founder of Soccerdemedics) CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND FOR MORE INFORMATION