UK News

UK BUSINESS: INTRODUCING SKIN CARE ENTREPRENEUR VANESSA WALLACE

Former entertainment photographer turned skin care entrepreneur Vanessa Wallace, and founder of fledgling skin care company Lovely Gorgeous Things recently won the Unsung Woman’s Award from Haringey Council and sat down with EntreprenewsHub (Black Business News) to discuss running a successful business while overcoming various challenges along the way. Click HERE to read interview. http://www.twitter.com/lovelygorgeous Email: info@lovelygorgeousthings.co.uk

UK EVENT: DONAE’O JOINS BUSTA RHYMES, SKEPTA, GYPTIAN, SEAN PAUL, SHAGGY AND MORE AT THE ONE LOVE PEACE FESTIVAL

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. UK funky house star Donae’o, has been announced as the latest addition to the line-up for the One Love Peace Festival alongside a host of artists including Busta Rhymes, Shaggy and Sean Paul. Speaking about performing at the Wembley Arena show alongside such legendary acts, Donae’o admitted that he was a little nervous: “It’s nerve racking really. I supported Busta previously and the crowd were really stiff at the beginning so I had to stop my show and start again.  I []

VIDEO: REMEL LONDON – RIP THE RUNWAY UK REVIEW

Talented TV/radio presenter and blogger Remel London attended the highly anticipated event Rip The Runway UK, which took place this past weekend at the Broadway Theatre in Catford (London). When Remel first uploaded her video review online the organisers (who need to hear the truth in order to learn from their mistakes) took offence to her honest critique and asked her to remove the video, so she obliged. But this decision didn’t sit well with Remel and after some thought she re-posted []

COMPETITION: WIN TICKETS TO CHIPMUNK’S ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY (LONDON)

Mad News is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to the launch party of Chipmunk’s second album Transition, which will take place on Friday 22 April at PROUD 2 at the O2 Arena, London. To win simply answer this question Which singer is featured on Chipmunk’s hit single Champion? a) Trey Songz b) Chris Brown c) R. Kelly  Please send your answer to madnews2@gmail.com a long with your FULL NAME, EMAIL and TELEPHONE NUMBER. This competition will close on Thursday the 21 April. Good luck!

UK NEWS: RIO FERDINAND’S STALKER (SUSANNE IBRU) FOUND GUILTY OF HARRASSMENT

Seriously why Susanne… WHY???? Via The Daily Mirror A woman who repeatedly turned up at the home of Premier League footballer Rio Ferdinand was convicted today of harassment. Stalker Susanne Ibru, 38, twice disturbed the Manchester United player and his wife while they were asleep, claiming she needed to speak to him. She was convicted at Macclesfield Magistrates’ Court in her absence. Ibru conducted her own defence and questioned England star Ferdinand in the witness box, telling him as he left the court: “I’ll []

KENYANS TRIUMPH AT THE VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON

Congratulations to Kenya’s Emmanuel Mutai (2:04:40) who won the men’s race and broke the record with the fastest-ever time and Mary Keitany who won the women’s race. The 26.2-mile event from Blackheath to Buckingham Palace started this morning at 9am.

VIDEO: JUSTICE FOR SMILEY CULTURE MARCH (LONDON)

Thousands of supporters and family members of 80s Reggae star Smiley Culture (real name David Emmanuel) marched to Metropolitan Police headquarters New Scotland Yard yesterday (16 April)  calling for a public inquiry in to his death. David died during a police raid inside his home on March 15 and according to the MET died from a stab wound to the chest while “making a cup of tea”. Rest In Peace David Emmanuel aka Smiley Culture.

UK NEWS: COMEDIAN EDDIE KADI JOINS CHOICE FM

There seems to be a lot of changes taking place over at Choice FM. First it was announced that ‘Britain’s number 1 comedian’ Kojo is taking over the weekday breakfast show with co-host Max and now Eddie’s jumping on board the good ship Choice. The comedian announced the jaw dropping news via Twitter. Guys! I'm very happy to tell you all that tomorrow will mark the debut of my new saturday breakfast show on London's Choice FM!!! 9am-1pm — Eddie Kadi (@EddieKadi) April 15, 2011 Choice FM executives obviously have some sort of []