UK NEWS: WOMAN FILMED SHOUTING RACIAL ABUSE ON TRAM WILL SPEND CHRISTMAS IN PRISON

December 7, 2011

Several weeks ago YouTube footage of Emma West (34) racially abusing fellow passengers on a tram went viral and has now been watched by 11 million people.  West was then later arrested . The Guardian now reports that West has been remanded in custody during a court appearance and has been charged with a racially aggravated public order offence. She will appear by videolink for a committal hearing on January 3rd. West’s supporters screamed out “TREASON” and cried “We love you, Emma. Be strong,” as she […]

LICKY LICKY ANTICS: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SCORE POINTS WITH A CELEBRITY FAILS

December 6, 2011

The superstar that is Beyonce recently set the record straight over pointless reports that she has strange pregnancy cravings. The singer said, “I was on a plane and the flight attendant came and was like, I have your hot sauce and pickles and bananas. I’m like, that is disgusting! What are you doing? And he’s like, I read it on the internet!” Hahahahaha *shaking my head* The flight attendant deserves to be flogged and then fired for being an idiot and a major kiss arse. On this occasion […]

“FREE VYBZ KARTEL” T-SHIRTS FOR SALE

December 5, 2011

Most of you will know by now that Reggae star Adidja Palmer aka Vybz Kartel aka Bleachy is currently languishing in a Jamaican prison charged with murder.  But for those of you who don’t know click HERE to watch the news report. His supporters are now hoping to cash in on his latest predicament by flogging ‘Free Vybz Kartel’ T-shirts in support of the star. Click HERE to view more T-shirts.

UK TV: NIGERIAN CARTOON FOR CHILDREN SET TO AIR ON SKY

December 5, 2011

[Thanks Noir] In partnership with Colourful Radio. Bino and Fino are finally going to make it to UK TV screens. It will be for a limited time only though so make sure you catch it. The cartoon will be shown on Showcase TV which is channel 201 on Sky TV. It will also be available on channel 403 of Freesat. It will be the first time kids in the UK will get to watch an African educational cartoon from Nigeria on their screens.

US UNIVERSITY OFFERS COURSE IN JAY-Z STUDIES (THE SOCIOLOGY OF HIP-HOP: JAY-Z

December 5, 2011

The ridiculous Jay-Z hero-worship has gone that one step further. USA Today reports that “Professor” Michael Eric Dyson who teaches at Georgetown University in the US, has offered a course titled the ‘Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay Z’. According to the Mad Professor, his class confronts topics present in any sociology course: racial and gender identity, sexuality, capitalism and economic inequality. “It just happens to have an interesting object of engagement in Jay-Z — and what better way to meet people where they […]

MATTHEW KNOWLES LAUNCHES BRITISH GIRL GROUP ‘FROM ABOVE’

December 3, 2011

Matthew Knowles seems hungry and desperate to being us another Destiny’s Child. From Above are the hot new girl-group from the UK, brought to you by US music industry mogul Mathew Knowles – a man who knows a thing or two about turning girl groups into gold. The exciting new five-member group’s debut album, Breaking From Above, will be made available via iTunes on 12th December 2011, prior to the release of their debut single, “Not The Same Girl”, on 22nd January 2012. Their hard work in and out of the studio on […]

TWEETS OF THE DAY: TINCHY STRYDER WANTS TO HIRE ‘ TWO NEW BLOGGERS’.

December 1, 2011

Rapper Tinchy Stryder is looking for two new bloggers and also wants applicants to send him copies of their CVs (Curriculum Vitaes).  Why? Only God knows. Anyway no word yet on whether the successful applicants will be paid for their services. But I am guessing that the only “incentives” will be: – Blogging for a well known UK rapper and attending the odd event/after party. https://twitter.com/#!/TinchyStryder/status/142253055067426817 https://twitter.com/#!/TinchyStryder/status/142254068914597889 [Thanks Yinka]

MAD NEWS OF THE DAY: FATHER HIRES PROSTITUTE AND HIS DAUGHTER TURNS UP

December 1, 2011

A married man hired a prostitute and got that shock of his life when he opened the door only to find his daughter standing in front of him. Via New Zimbabwe Titus Ncube collapsed in shock and his  20-year-old daughter fled sobbing in horror after the hotel room encounter. The dad-of-three later apologised to his wife,  but admitted their marriage was going through a “difficult period”. His daughter is no longer a vice girl and is  returning to school in Bulawayo. Ncube, of […]