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IMAGES OF BLACK WOMEN FILM FESTIVAL 2011 (LONDON)

March 27, 2011

  Opening Film: I WILL FOLLOW Maye (Richardson-Whitfield) is a success. Hot career. Hot boyfriend. But when her world is turned upside down by tragedy, she must struggle to keep her balance. I WILL FOLLOW chronicles a day in the life of a woman at a crossroads, and the twelve people who help her move forward into a brave new world. Starring a few stars: Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Omari Hardwick, Blair Underwood… Other Screenings: – FILMMAKERS FORUM: how women in the 21st century […]

VIDEO: SERENA WILLIAMS COMMERCIAL CONSIDERED TOO SEXY FOR TV

March 25, 2011

I’ve only just got around to watching this commercial so apologies for the late post (to those of you who have already seen it). The creators of Top Spin 4 for some reason thought that this commercial starring tennis champion Serena Williams was far too sexy for TV so rejected it. No comment……………………………………………………………..

UK NEWS: JUSTICE FOR SMILEY CULTURE PRESS CONFERENCE AND UPDATE TO TAKE PLACE AT BRIXTON TOWN HALL (LONDON)

March 22, 2011

  Justice for Smiley Culture press conference and update will take place at Brixton Town Hall, Thursday 24 March at 7pm. British Reggae star Smiley Culture (real name David Emmanuel) who burst on to the music scene in the mid 1980s died on the 15 March during a police raid inside his Surrey home. According to the Metropolitan Police David stabbed himself to death while making a cup of tea. Yes that’s right according to the MET  he was allowed to make a cup of tea during […]

WYCLEF SHOT IN HAITI

March 20, 2011

Yahoo News reports that Wyclef Jean has been shot in the hand on the eve of the presidential elections in Haiti. Jean is supporting presidential candidate Michel Martelly. The star received treatment in hospital and is recovering. (Thanks Ronke)

UK NEWS / VIDEO: SMILEY CULTURE PRESS CONFERENCE (LIVE)

March 17, 2011

The family of UK reggae star Smiley Culture aka David Emmanuel, who died Tuesday 15th March in suspicious circumstances during a raid on his home by the Metropolitan Police Serious Crime Squad, is holding a press conference at the Karibu Education Centre 7 Gresham Rd Brixton SW9 7PH now. In attendance and speaking on behalf of the Emmanuel family will be Merlin Emmanuel. A long time friend and associate of Smiley’s, Asher Senator will speak along with other members of his immediate family. […]

FOOLISH UK NEWS OF THE DAY: SECRET LOVER OF 7/7 BOMBER SAYS HE TURNED HER LESBIAN

March 16, 2011

  A young woman who had an affair with married 7/7 bomber Jermaine Lindsay claims that his betrayal turned her off men for life and she is now a lesbian…. Via The Evening Standard A teenager who was the secret girlfriend of 7/7 suicide bomber Jermaine Lindsay told today how she has become a lesbian because she “can’t trust men”. Lindsay, 19, was married when he detonated a bomb on the Piccadilly line between Russell Square and King’s Cross on 7 July 2005. But he was […]

BBC 1XTRA PRIVATE PRESS EVENT (LONDON) / REVIEW

March 1, 2011

Last night I attended the BBC 1Xtra private press event, which took place in ‘ultra chic’ Notting Hill. Yeah that’s right Janice aka Miss Mad News is moving up in the world haters! (LOL) UK artists Skepta, Lethal B, Yasmin, Agrro Santos and Ed Sheeran all performed live and 1xtra DJs Tim Westwood, Ace & Invisible (I only spotted Invisible though), Semtex, Trevor Nelson, Twin B and Gemma Cairney were also all in attendance. I must say that one of the highlights of the evening for me was finally seeing […]

VIDEO: JESSIE J PERFORMS AT VIVIENNE WESTWOOD’S LFW PARTY / MY THOUGHTS

February 20, 2011

Woman of the moment Jessie J sang an acoustic version of her smash hit single Do It Like A Dude at Vivienne Westwood’s LFW (London Fashion Week) party on Friday night. Jessie J it seems can do no wrong at the moment. Yes she can sing but I still don’t see what all the hype is about. It’s not like we haven’t heard other female singers (underground and mainstream) exhibit the same level of vocal ability before. Jessie J has the might […]