June 8, 2011
Via The Voice Online A VIDEO SHOOT in south London was ambushed by armed police on Saturday night (June 4) after officers thought their set props were real firearms. The production crew was filming an anti-violence anthem with the hope of tackling stereotypes but, in an ironic twist, got more then they bargained for when they were mistaken for gangsters themselves. A barrage of armed police stormed their set on an estate in South Mitcham and the team of eight was forced to […]
June 7, 2011
There were reports circulating the Internet yesterday stating that comedian Richard Blackwood who plays Donkey in Shrek The Musical, had been fired. But Richard has now finally set the record straight via Twitter. Hey People, I know their have been vicious rumours about me not doing Shrek, just to say they're not true at all! Haters in Theatre lol deep — Richard Blackwood (@RBcomedian) June 7, 2011 [Thanks Lorraine]
June 6, 2011
That Grape Juice reports that singer Alesha Dixon has been dropped from Asylum Records (Atlantic) Read the official statement below announcing her parting from the label. Alesha would like to announce that after discussions with her record label, Asylum/Atlantic, we have decided not to extend her recording contract. It became clear during our discussions that both Alesha and her label had some creative differences which we were unable to resolve and it was mutually agreed that the best course of action for both […]
June 6, 2011
According to the theatre review website The Public Reviews, rumour has it that comedian Richard Blackwood will no longer be playing the character Donkey in Shrek The Musical. SHREK LATEST RUMOUR – Richard Blackwood has been pushed – Delroy will cover for next few weeks with Giles Terera taking over imminently — The Public Reviews (@publicreviews) June 5, 2011 From what I’ve heard so far Richard’s performance as Donkey has been pretty good so I don’t quite understand why he would be forced to leave the show now. I hope this […]
June 5, 2011
When it was first announced that Cheryl Cole had been fired as a judge on X-Factor USA I rejoiced but I had this feeling deep in the pit of my stomach that the news was too good to be true. Last night it was reported that FOX TV executives have had a sudden change of heart and she is now back on the show. Via Digital Spy Cheryl Cole will reportedly return to the judging panel of The X Factor USA, just […]
June 3, 2011
Don’t mess with South London girl Naomi! She will drag you and your whole crew through the courts. Via The Media Guardian Confectionery giant Cadbury has apologised to Naomi Campbell after the supermodel claimed an advert comparing her to one of its chocolate bars was racist. The advert for Cadbury’s Bliss range of Dairy Milk chocolate bars used the strapline “Move over Naomi, there’s a new diva in town”. Campbell said she was “shocked” by the ad, intended as a tongue-in-cheek play on […]
June 2, 2011
This is your chance to work with Channel 4 and Mixcloud on a special music project Channel 4 is on the look out for music enthusiasts who are serious about getting into the music industry. If you are a DJ, selector, music supervisor or urban music fan this one’s for you. Channel 4 will be broadcasting the UK coverage of the World Athletics Championships 2011, held in South Korea. This is your opportunity to put together an 8-track playlist representing the […]
June 1, 2011
UK artist Lethal Bizzle spotted himself on the front page of the Coventry Telegraph and is understandably upset… As far as I know Lethal has never been associated with guns or anything of that nature, so why has this poor excuse for a reporter gone out of his/her way to lie, to portray Lethal as a criminal and to stir up a climate of fear in Coventry? Oh silly me! Why am I asking such stupid questions. We all know why this […]
June 1, 2011
Sixteen year old Nyasha Matonhodze has been announced as one of the new faces of brand giant Louis Vuitton. The model was scouted by model agency Elite in her home town of Northamptonshire. Model Nyasha Matonhodze Click HERE to read more… Congratulations Nyasha. [Thanks Yinka]
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