QUOTE OF THE DAY: ALEXANDRA BURKE

March 19, 2012

Singer Alexandra Burke reveals that her former X-Factor mentor and “nation’s sweetheart” now turned has been Cheryl Cole went through a period of ignoring her texts but has suddenly acknowledged her again via Twitter. “I haven’t heard anything from Cheryl for over a year and then she tweeted me publicly the other day, which I was really surprised about,” “I’ve texted her a few times but never heard anything back. I was surprised to hear from her on Twitter, which was very public. Don’t get […]

VIDEO: D’BANJI – OLIVER TWIST

March 19, 2012

Check out the official video for Nigerian Afro-Beat star D’Banj’s hit single “Oliver Twist”. A few UK “urban” entertainment A-listers make guest appearances in the video and Kanye West also pops up towards the end. D’Banji is signed to Kanye’s G.O.O.D Music label and as you can see no expense was spared when it came to the making of this video. .. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?

SILLY OLD FOOL OF THE DAY: RICHARD BRANSON REVEALS HE ASKED PRESIDENT OBAMA IF HE HAD ANY ‘WEED’ AT WHITE HOUSE STATE DINNER

March 17, 2012

After attending the much talked about state dinner at the White House last week held in honour of our fearless leader (sarcasm) Prime Minister David Cameron, billionaire Richard Branson revealed that he asked President Obama if he had any marijuana. The billionaire told a group of his Virgin employees, “I asked him if I could have a spliff but they didn’t have any” Oh Richard you’re just so crazy, cool and funny. I bet he wouldn’t have dared to ‘jokingly’ ask former […]

VIDEO: UK JUMP OFF UK DEBATE – ARE RACIAL STEREOTYPES ACCEPTABLE?

March 17, 2012

With London being one of the most multinational cities in the United Kingdom our Jump Off debaters had a discussion about racial stereotypes and taboos. Here are some questions and ideas raised during the discussion? Are racial stereotypes acceptable? What are the stereotypes attached to different races What does it take for people to think differently from the stereotypes? Is the term “lighty” acceptable? Why do rappers reinforce this negative rapper stereotype? … The term “lighty” just annoys me. The deep subject […]

UK NEWS: AML AMEEN TO STAR IN CSI MIAMI EPISODE / RETURNS TO HARRY’S LAW

March 17, 2012

British actor Aml Ameen will star in an episode of the hit US show CSI Miami this Sunday (March 18th 10pm on CBS). UK viewers can watch the episode online. In the episode titled ‘At Risk’ he plays world-class tennis player Jack Brody, who returns to his old neighbourhood to give back to the boy’s club he grew up going to. But he later finds himself suspect to murder and attempted murder and is investigated by the CSI Miami team. Ameen will […]

KONY 2012 CAMPAIGN CREATOR ALLEGEDLY ARRESTED FOR MASTURBATING IN PUBLIC

March 17, 2012

TMZ reports that the man behind the controversial Kony 2012 campaign and co-founder of the charity Invisible Children was arrested yesterday for allegedly masturbating in public. Witnesses said that Jason Russell could be seen running around naked and making sexual gestures. Invisible Children’s chief executive Ben Keesey said in a statement, “Jason Russell was unfortunately hospitalised suffering from exhaustion, dehydration and malnutrition. He is now receiving medical care and is focused on getting better. The past two weeks have taken a severe […]

UK FILM: THE NAKED POET REVIEW

March 16, 2012

The screening of the independent full-length feature The Naked Poet took place in London at BAFTA headquarters last night and is written and directed by actor Jason Barrett. Barrett also stars in the film alongside Aml Ameen, Michelle Gayle, Mohammed George, Michael Harvey, Kelle Bryan, Petra Letang, Kyla Frye and Fabrisio Santino. The film centres on the naked poet Lazarus (Jason Barrett) and explores the relationships between his friends, family, lovers, dubious acquaintances and his fight to overcome past demons. It also poses the following questions, -Can […]

SHOCK UK NEWS: JLS STAR ASTON MERRYGOLD HOSPITALISED AFTER BACK FLIP GOES WRONG

March 16, 2012

It has been reported that JLS star Aston Merrygold was hospitalised after back flipping and landing on his head during the group’s 4th Dimension tour. Bandmate Marvin Humes revealed that Merrygold suffered a concussion and told the Daily Mirror, “This show really has been blood, sweat and tears… and scratches. We’re all injured. One of our dancers slipped a disc, one had a really bad neck injury and one a knee injury. Then Aston fell on his head which was pretty nasty.” Merrygold later said, ”It’s been […]