UK News

UK MUSIC: MYM – HOLD ME DOWN

‘Hold Me Down’ is the debut single from new artist MyM’s (real name Maryam Shofowora). The single will be featured on her debut album ‘Changing Rooms’ to be released in late 2011. The 23 year old from South London describes her sound as “a mixture of genre fusing different styles together”, using a lot of live instruments giving it that theatrical edge” LISTEN TO HOLD ME DOWN Hold Me Down will be released on the 21 April 2011

SMILEY CULTURE MARCH FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE FOR ALL (APRIL 16TH – LONDON)

Reggae star Smiley Culture (real name David Emmanuel) died during a poilce raid inside his home in March, and the Metropolitan Police still haven’t released much information regarding his death.  They however would like the public to believe their story that David stabbed himself to death while making a cup of tea during the raid. The Emmanuel family has organised a march for justice which will take tomorrow. See details below. Smiley Culture March For Human Rights And Justice For All. Saturday 16th April 2011 Assemble at []

UK EVENT REVIEW: THE LAUNCH OF AML AMEEN’S AMEENDREAM ENTERTAINMENT AND SCREENING (LONDON)

Last night I attended the official launch of British actor Aml Ameen’s film and television production company, AmeenDream Entertainment held at UK film body headquarters BAFTA. (Yeah that’s right “haters” Miss Mad News was swanning around BAFTA headquarters! Deal with it! *sarcasm*.  After starring in the hit film Kidulthood,TV drama The Bill and other TV/stage projects, Aml set up production company AmeenDream in 2009 ‘with a clear mission to deliver stories that entertain, provoke thought and inspire, as well as providing alternative representations of youth and the urban community in the []

UK NEWS: MEN JAILED FOR HOXTON GUN MURDER OF 16 YEAR OLD GIRL

Leon Dunkley (22) and Mohammed Smoured (21) were each sentenced today for the murder of 16-year-old Agnes Suina-Inakoju. Via The Evening Standard A girl who dreamed of making it to Oxford University from a London council estate was shot dead as she chatted to friends – the innocent victim of a gang feud. Two 22-year-olds in hoodies cycled up to a takeaway shop and fired a submachine pistol through the window at members of a rival gang inside. They did not bother []

UK NEWS: 2009 X-FACTOR WINNER JOE MCELDERRY SUPPORTS JEDWARD IN CONCERT

It’s been reported by tabloid rag The Sun that 2009 X-Factor winner Joe McElderry was the support act for fellow X-Factor contestants/clowns Jedward (John and Edward)  over the weekend, at a free outdoor concert in Northern Ireland. Since winning X-Factor Joe’s attempts at achieving major Pop stardom have failed, but twins John and Edward keep going from strength to strength, and seem to be raking in the dough.   They will represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and have revealed []

UK NEWS: WHAT’S UP – BRAND NEW EPISODES TO PICK TV

Brand new urban youth culture show to PICK TV, ‘What’s Up’, is airing it’s final episode of the series on Monday 11th April 2011 (today) at 7pm!! The show will be repeated again this coming Saturday 9th April 2011 at 9am. ‘What’s Up’ ends the series with thoughts of Peace, if only for just one day.. but before that we relax at African Jazz event IBILE…Have a tour around MBE designer and stylist Walé Adeyemi’s office, ask some crucial question to students about the EMA and []

UK NEWS: CHOICE FM ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW BREAKFAST SHOW AND NEW HOSTS

Choice, London’s number one urban station, is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new Breakfast Show with two of the UK’s freshest presenting talents Kojo and Max.  The duo will be waking-up London from Monday 18th April with the biggest and best urban music and the hottest celebrity news and interviews. An accomplished TV and radio presenter, Kojo is also one of the most renowned names to emerge from the black comedy circuit.  His MTV-aired shows including The Young Gods of Comedy []

MEDIA TRUST RECRUITING LONDON COMMUNITY REPORTERS

Job Title: Volunteer Reporters: London Community News Reporting to: London News Editor Contract: 5 months Hours: Full-time, 9:30am – 5:30pm Eligibility Criteria: This scheme is open to 18-25 year olds only Expenses: Expenses covered Working in a team of 10 you will produce a regular news and campaigning magazine show for distribution on broadcast and online platforms You will gain experience of all the different aspects of campaign and news production, creating blogs, reports, photojournalism, video-journalism and social media. You will gain []