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UK NEWS: THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL ATTACKS ‘TERRIFYING’ MUSIC VIDEOS

November 27, 2009

Via The Daily Mail The Duchess of Cornwall yesterday spoke for the first time about the way youngsters are sexualized by explicit rap videos. Camilla was taking part in a discussion with victims of sexual violence during a visit to a rape crisis centre when the topic turned to how music videos affect teenagers today. She told an audience of women that children thought they could get away with things because teachers failed to punish them. Referring to the images children are […]

VIDEO: SPEECH DEBELLE’S RENDITION OF TAKE THAT’S ‘PRAY’ / MELTDOWN

November 27, 2009

I previously reported that rapper Speech Debelle suffered humiliation after attempting to rap through Take That’s 1993 track Pray. Now check out the video footage… [Thanks Alison] CLICK HERE TO WATCH. That was embarrassing to watch! Terrible…. just terrible……….. Especially after the performance. ‘I don’t do that Take S**t’. I have a sneaking suspicion that Speech and her hype woman were both drunk. So unprofessional. She has a lot to learn. I’ve been informed that Speech is desperate to tell her side of the story […]

UK NEWS: SPEECH DEBELLE BOOED BY TAKE THAT FANS

November 26, 2009

Via BBC News Mercury winner Speech Debelle was booed by Take That fans as she tried to rap one of their songs at a London event in honour of the group. The rapper was one of a host of stars performing at the launch of the SingStar Take That video game. Debelle chose to rap her way through the 1993 hit single Pray, leading to boos from some of the 500-strong crowd. She was also criticised by host James Corden, who said […]

UK NEWS: MERCURY WINNER SPEECH DEBELLE LEAVES LABEL BECAUSE OF POOR ALBUM SALES

November 24, 2009

Via BBC News Speech Debelle is quitting her record label, saying the company were to blame for disappointing sales of her Mercury-winning debut album. Debelle told 6 Music that sales of Speech Therapy suffered because of poor distribution by Big Dada records. Prior to her win, the album had sold around 3,000 copies with sales increasing to just below 10,000. “The Mercury Prize was on Tuesday, and on Friday there were no more physical albums in the shops,” she said. “So, on […]

UK NEWS: JAY-Z SET TO PERFORM AT THE BRIT AWARDS 2010

November 24, 2009

The Social Writers Blog reports that Jay-Z has been signed up to perform at the BRIT Awards 2010, where he will perform a medley of his biggest hits and a duet with a surprise artist. The BRIT Awards 2010 will take place in February and it’s already been announced that the mighty J-Hova will perform. *rolls eyes* Jay-Z’s popularity in the UK is at an all time high. He will probably be invited to perform all of his greatest hits in front of the Queen and her hubby […]

UK NEWS: ITV 1 CONFIRM PLANS TO AIR CHERYL COLE SHOW

November 23, 2009

This is getting beyond a joke now! The Cheryl Cole love-fest needs to end!  ITV has confirmed plans to air a Cheryl Cole special. The X-Factor judge, singer, ‘national treasure’, ‘nations sweetheart’ and alleged racist /convicted batterer of toilet attendants show, will be titled Cheryl Cole’s Night In. Via Digital Spy The programme will see the X Factor judge perform songs from her recent solo release ‘3 Words’, as well as feature appearances from acts including Rihanna, Will Young, Alexandra Burke and will.i.am. “2009 has been an incredible […]

WHY ACTRESS NIA LONG WALKED OUT OF THE MISS BLACK BRITAIN EVENT

November 20, 2009

The 2009 Miss Black Britain beauty pageant which took place last Saturday, will probably now enter the Guinness Book Of Records for being the most slated event ever!!!! If you don’t know why then click here and here, then sit back with a mug of strong coffee and read all about it.   Nia Long’s international publicist Jessica Huie recently spoke to Overground Online and explained why the American actress walked out of the event.  She tells the website, ‘Nia was disappointed that the lack of organisation lead to her early departure. She […]

MISS BLACK BRITAIN ORGANISERS SEND EMAIL TO ANGRY CONTESTANTS, SPONSORS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

November 18, 2009

If you’re not familiar with this story then click here to read all about the shambles that was the Miss Black Britain beauty pageant, and please take time to read the comments left by contestants, sponsors and members of the public. American actress Nia Long was also present at the event (she was supposed to be hosting it) but walked out in disgust an hour later. Embarrassing! A reader has now kindly forwarded on the email that he received from the organisers, which attempts to explain Saturday’s shenanigans. [Thanks Frank].     Hello All, Saturday evening was a very […]

MISS BLACK BRITAIN 2009 – A COMPLETE AND UTTER SHAMBLES!

November 18, 2009

The Miss Black Britain beauty pageant took place over the weekend in London, and my sources tell me that it was a complete and utter shambles. I’ve been told that the event started 2 hours late, that the night’s host American actress Nia Long walked out in the middle of proceedings and UK artist Young Nate who had been invited to perform was asked to leave the building. Those who were in attendance also had this to say: Via Facebook Forum  Tantastic Sam – My group and I […]

UK NEWS: POLICE SEEK N-DUBZ STARS OVER RAPE INQUIRY

November 17, 2009

Via Digital Spy Police have appealed to N-Dubz stars Dappy and Fazer to contact them as potential witnesses to an alleged rape. According to the BBC, officers want to interview the pair over an incident that took place following an N-Dubz gig at Butlins holiday camp in Skegness last Saturday. Continue Reading….. Butlins holiday camp……… Oh dear……..