UK News

UK NEWS: CHERYL COLE CONFIRMED AS X-FACTOR USA JUDGE

So it’s finally been confirmed that the nation’s biggest fraud and convicted batterer of a night club toilet attendant has finally bagged the X-Factor USA gig. I knew Simon Cowell would move mountains and walk through fire to get Cheryl the job as judge on the show. Something is definitely going on there because Simon has turned in to a big old idiot.   Chezza is the third confirmed judge for the Fox show and will sit alongside Cowell and the previously-confirmed Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid. Mike []

UK NEWS: WOMAN SHOT BY POLICE THAT SPARKED THE 1985 BRIXTON RIOTS DIES

Dorethy ‘Cherry’ Groce who was shot and left paralyzed from the waist down by police in 1985, has died. Some hours later this incident went on to spark the second Brixton riots. Click HERE to read more about Cherry and the 1985 Brixton riots. Website Operation Black Vote reports that Cherry died on the 25 April (Easter Sunday) surrounded by family members. For 26 years Cherry courageously battled with numerous complications caused by the shooting. Although her life expectancy was only 10 years she continued to be an []

BRITONS IN COURT OVER ALLEGED FIGHT ON FLIGHT TO JAMAICA

Via The Jamaican Observer Two British nationals are due to appear in court here today after they were arrested at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) soon after their flight arrived from London late yesterday. Jason Dixon and Danielle Bishop were alleged to have been involved in an incident on board the Virgin Atlantic flight from London’s Gatwick Airport to Jamaica. Reports are that one of the Britons had become intoxicated and became unruly resulting in a fight. No other passenger was []

UK NEWS: FORMER BIG BROTHER STAR MAKOSI RACIALLY ABUSED ON TWITTER

Former Big Brother star Makosi Musambasi was left shocked and distressed after being racially abused on Twitter last night by some random who a long with some next random both seem to have far too much time on their hands.   http://twitter.com/#!/Morton457_/status/65231400009338880 Can u guys believe #cyberracism — MAKHOSI (@MAKOSI) May 3, 2011 http://twitter.com/#!/Jayzo9/status/65525577691574272 The Zimbabwean who made a name for herself after appearing on reality show Big Brother in 2005 later told website Pappzd Its really unfortunate that’s the world we live in! We see racism in football we see it on TV []

UK MEDIA VACANCY: ITV 1 SHOWS DAYBREAK & LORRAINE SEEK NEW EDITOR

Are you an experienced Editor looking for that next challenge within the online space? Do you thrive working in a fast paced, ever changing commercial environment? If so, then read on. We are looking for a talented Editor to help drive the Daybreak and Lorraine brands forward across our digital platforms. As our Editor, Daybreak and Lorraine you will be conceiving and producing high quality, imaginative and impactful editorial content for web, mobile and connected TV. You will be responsible for driving []

UK NEWS: FOOTBALLER ASHLEY COLE SEEKS MUSIC INDUSTRY ADVICE FROM JAY-Z……

Tabloid rag The Sun reports that footballer Ashley Cole is planning on setting up a record label and has sought advice from Jay-Z. A “source” disclosed to the newspaper, “Ash is a big hip-hop fan and is mates with rappers like TINCHY STRYDER so it’s no surprise that he wants to work with Jay-Z. “After spending years married to CHERYL COLE he knows a bit about the business too. He’s still got a good few years playing ahead of him but is looking ahead []

UK NEWS: INDUSTRY MAGAZINE COVER GIRL SEARCH

The winner will receive £5,000 and a cover feature. Models must be very confident and have great bodies and attractive looking. All Races, NO restrictions, If you think you’ve got IT just enter! Attach head shot and 2 body shots. Amazing Exposure and opportunities for Runners up also. Models will be required for multiple shoots for various magazine features. CLICK HERE TO ENTER. [Thanks Brown Eyez] The winner will probably just end up starring in a Lethal Bizzle video and helping to fund it []

UK NEWS/VIDEO: RAPPER TY SPEAKS ON STEPHEN LAWRENCE’S LEGACY ON THE 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH

18 year-old Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racially motivated attack at a bus stop 18 years ago on the 22 April 1993. Although no one has ever been found guilty of the murder, he didn’t die in vain.  Journalist Marvin Sparks spoke to UK rapper Ty on the impact of his death, his parents fight to bring exposure to their son’s murder, compares then with now on race relations in the UK, police treatment, the role the media played and why []