October 10, 2010
X-Factor reject Gamu Nhengu has spoken for the first time to The News Of The World about the sudden turn of events in her life post X-Factor, and last night pleaded not to be deported back to Zimbabwe. A distraught Gamu begs the shows judges Simon Cowell and the “nations sweetheart” Cheryl Cole to stop her family being returned to Robert Mugabe’s regime after the Home Office pulled a suspect move last week and decided not to renew her visa. Click HERE […]
October 8, 2010
It’s been reported that rapper Nelly will headline this years MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) awards, which will take place on the 20th October in Liverpool. If this is true then why have Nelly headline the event? If this was 2000/2002 then it would make sense because he was at the height of his popularity then. But booking him as the headline act in 2010 makes no sense. When was the last time he released any new music? I wonder how many […]
October 6, 2010
Several months ago it was reported that N-Dubz drummer Aaron Fagan had been found guilty of sexual assault after he groped two women after a gig in Scotland last year. Click HERE to read all about it. Fagen who is now on the Sex Offenders register has now been officially fired from the band. Via AceShowbiz N-Dubz drummer Aaron Fagan has been fired from the band after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting two female fans after a gig in Scotland last year. The 25 year […]
October 6, 2010
Via BBC News An X Factor contestant who narrowly missed out on a place for the live finals of the show is facing deportation from the UK. Gamu Nhengu, who is originally from Zimbabwe, was controversially eliminated from the ITV show on Sunday. Immigration officials have confirmed that her mother, Nokuthula Ngazana, had been refused permission to stay in the UK after her visa expired in August. The 18-year-old’s family has lived in central Scotland for eight years. A statement from the UK Border […]
October 5, 2010
Via The Daily Mail A gay Saudi prince killed his servant in a ferocious murder which had a ‘sexual element’, a court heard today. Saud Abdulaziz bin Nasser al Saud, 33, had previously subjected Bandar Abdulaziz to physical assaults and mistreatment, the Old Bailey was told. The 32-year-old victim was found beaten and strangled in bed at the London hotel room he was sharing with the prince on February 15. A series of injuries including bite marks to Mr Abdulaziz’s cheeks revealed […]
October 1, 2010
Yes folks it’s that time again! It’s Black History Month! So don’t be surprised if you see more black faces on British television throughout the month of October. Anyway BBC 1xtra will kick off the celebrations by acknowledging… Music icons (from Stevie Wonder to Dizzee Rascal), black cinema, major historical moments and classic music from over the decades in Old School Sunday – a weekly show which will celebrate black music through the decades. Beginning on Friday 1 October, the Breakfast Show sees […]
September 30, 2010
Via BBC News A New Jersey college student has leapt to his death a day after authorities said two students secretly filmed him having sex with a man and broadcast it over the internet. Tyler Clementi’s wallet was found on the George Washington Bridge on 22 September after two witnesses saw someone jump from the structure, authorities told the AP news agency. Mr Clementi’s body has been found. Two students have been charged with illegally filming the 18-year-old. The footage was allegedly […]
September 29, 2010
If the media reports are to be believed, recently crowned Mr England Vaughan Bailey used to sleep under park benches but now he rubs shoulders with the stars. Via The Metro Top model Bailey, 23, is staying in five-star hotels, drinking in swanky bars and rubbing shoulders with the famous. But as a teenager he relied on handouts from friends and counted himself lucky to have a roof over his head. Since dazzling the judges with his good looks, he has […]
September 28, 2010
The Nod Dot Com reports that songstress Beverley Knight has become the new face of Rise Fashion. The star who launched her own (now defunct) cosmetics range last year said, “For many years, Rise has been one of my favorite labels” Congratulations Beverley.
September 24, 2010
Via The Daily Mail A young mother died when her robes caught fire as she brushed over a candle laid on the floor during a church procession. Oluwabukola Adeyemo, 27, was engulfed in flames in front of horrified worshippers who ran to her side in a desperate bid to put out the fire. But they were unable to save the fashion student and keen churchgoer who later died of her injuries in hospital. Continue Reading….. This is just tragic. Rest In Peace […]