NEW MUSIC OF THE DAY: ALICIA KEYS FT MAXWELL – FIRE WE MAKE
Oooooooooh I am LOVING THIS!!! … Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
FRIDAY CLASSIC: SNAP – I GOT THE POWER (CIRCA 1990)
THE BLACK LINE: A PROFILE OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN (TRAILER)
Here is your first first look at acclaimed documentary filmmaker D. Channsin Berry’s The Black Line: A Profile of the African-American Woman. The 75-minute documentary features a broad spectrum of other African American women (67 women from all over the country), who provide a unique insight into their thoughts, practices, and feelings, revealing a consistent thread of shared truths and experiences that transcend socio-economics, cross regions, religions, sexualities, and professions – a journey of exploration and discovery of the history and future of African Americans as […]
UK TV: EMMERDALE CASTS BLACK FAMILY- WAKING THE DEAD STAR WIL JONHSON JOINS SOAP
It has been announced that former Waking The Dead star Wil Johnson will join ITV 1 soap Emmerdale as a regular cast member. Johnson will play mechanic Dominic Andrews a single parent, accompanied by his wayward teenage daughter Gemma (played by 14-year-old Tendai Rinomhota). He said: “I can’t wait to get started. I am looking forward to an exciting journey. I’ve been told anything could happen with my character.” [Thanks Charlene] I have watched Emmerdale on and off throughout the years and to my knowledge the […]
UK NEWS: JIMMY SAVILE’S FAMILY RELEASE STATEMENT ADDRESSING SEX ABUSE ALLEGATIONS
The family of the late showbiz personality Jimmy Saville has issued a statement on the first anniversary of his death addressing the sex abuse allegations currently surrounding the dead star and have expressed their compassion for his alleged victims. A year ago our uncle, Sir Jimmy Savile, passed away. It was a shock when it happened as I had only seen him the week before and although seeming under the weather, I had no concerns over his wellbeing. A week later he was […]
UK NEWS: FOOTBALLER JERMAIN DEFOE RECIEVES AWARD FROM ‘SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD”
Today footballer Jermain Defoe tweeted a photograph of his mother receiving a ‘Show Racism The Red Card’ award on his behalf at the House of Commons. Mum at the House of Commons, where she received my award from Show Racism the Red Card. http://t.co/ZrMZmKq2 — Jermain Defoe (@IAmJermainDefoe) October 18, 2012 Hahahahahahahaha. Is Jermain footballs Malcolm X behind the scenes? I am just confused right now. Have I missed something here? What has Jermain Defoe (of all people) done to show racism the red […]
UK MUSIC: GIGGS – WHAT NIGGAS WANT
“Team UK” got down on their knees and rejoiced earlier this year after it was announced that Giggs had been cleared by a jury and released from prison. I have no idea what he was charged with but the Peckham rapper is now back with the single ‘What Niggas Want’. … Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
UK PR ANTICS: ALEXANDRA BURKE SHOWS OFF HER “NEW FOOTBALLER BOYFRIEND”
Team Burke are at it again I see…. While in Milan (Italy) the paparazzi was no doubt tipped off and instructed to take a few photographs of singer Alexandra Burke hanging out with her new boyfriend French-Haitian footballer Dominique Jean-Zephirin (never heard of him). The couple were also photographed wearing matching designer leather jackets and trainers. Hahahaha has someone managed to bag an endorsement deal or are they slyly begging one??? Regular visitors to Mad News will know that whenever there is a story about Alexandra I usually pour […]
JAMAICA: OFF TO THE LAND OF WOOD AND WATER….
I am flying out to the ‘land of wood and water’ (Jamaica) to see the family, party and bask in the hot sunshine . But expect the odd blog update when possible. Normal blogging and shining a spotlight on “Team UK” antics – the good, the bad, the irritating, the desperate and the plain delusional will resume after the 26th October. 🙂 Jamaica here I come!!!!
UK NEWS: JOHN TERRY FOUND GUILTY IN FA RACE ROW
The FA should have dealt with this MONTHS AGO! Chelsea skipper John Terry has been banned for four games by the FA (Football Association) and fined £220,000 for his actions in the Anton Ferdinand race row case. The footballer has 14 days to appeal. The FA released the following statement: ‘An Independent Regulatory Commission has today [Thursday 27 September 2012] found a charge of misconduct against John Terry proven and has issued a suspension for a period of four matches and a fine of […]
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