September 8, 2011
Actress Modupe Adeyeye will make her debut on BBC soap Eastenders this coming Tuesday playing Faith Olubunmi, the younger sister of Merci Olubunmi (played by Bunmi Mojekwu) who was written out of the show earlier this year. The newcomer will also appear in EastEnders online spin-off E20. Congratulations Modupe – good luck. And let’s just hope there isn’t another random deportation storyline in the works. [Thanks UC from The TV Collective]
September 8, 2011
“We have a Black president right now so why the f**k would I sit down and talk about how hard it is for black women in Hollywood when there’s a Black president in my country?” “When I go after a part, [people] better watch their backs. Not because I’m going to crush everybody, but because I’m going to give the best that I can because I strive for excellence. When you don’t get a part, it is for a reason, and these pieces […]
September 8, 2011
This is a short video from the ACLT (African Caribbean Leukemia Trust), to help raise awareness of the growing need for more young blood and bone marrow donors in the ethnic community.
September 7, 2011
Oh dear MOBO’s…. if it’s not one thing it’s another… Jah Cure (real name Siccature Alcock) MOBO nomination for Best Reggae has been removed after organisers discovered that he was convicted of rape, gun possession and robbery back in 1999. He was released from prison in 2007. The MOBO Awards will take place in Glasgow on the 5th October. ….. According to blogger Marvin Sparks “the witness that helped to convict him said she recognised his voice. No other real evidence was […]
September 7, 2011
It has been confirmed that N-Dubz star Dappy and Tinchy Stryder will be backstage presenters at this year’s MOBO Awards. First Jason Derulo, then Alesha Dixon and now Dappy and Tinchy. Kanya you are really spoiling us this year.
September 7, 2011
Via The Voice A pensioner who was previously arrested by police on suspicion of murder after taking on two intruders, who tried to rob his flower shop, will not face charges. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said earlier today (September 7) that florist Cecil Coley, 72, will not face a court for stabbing to death one of the robbers as he defended himself in his business, which he has run in Old Trafford in Manchester for 40 years. The CPS has also concluded […]
September 7, 2011
The pointless GQ Awards took place last night in London. Check out the winners list below… International Man- Bradley Cooper – Bradley is an attractive man but this award is just stupid. Alfred Dunhill Cultural Icon- Sir Trevor Nunn – At the moment I can’t think who this man is or what he does. Lifetime Achievement – Duran Duran Woman – Lara Stone Fashion – Who??? Band- U2 Sportsman – Rory McIlroy Politician – George Osborne – Oh please… Designer- Tommy Hilfiger – Do people still wear […]
September 7, 2011
Oh dear… it’s all kicking off in the leafy suffolk countryside. Via The Daily Mail Yesterday, a 65-year-old grandmother was preparing to appear in court charged with a race hate crime after placing the doll in her window. Jena Mason was arrested when her black neighbour, Rosemarie O’Donnell, complained that it was a racial taunt following a long dispute between the two households. Click HERE to read more… A part of me suspects that old Jena Mason knew exactly what she was doing when she […]
September 7, 2011
Boxer Audley Harrison will appear as a contestant on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. Click HERE to view entire line-up. It looks like it’s going to be a good show this year.
September 7, 2011
MOBO (Music of Black Orgin) Awards organisers have announced that singer/Strictly Come Dancing judge Alesha Dixon will host this year’s award ceremony alongside singer Jason Derulo. The MOBO Awards 2011 will take place in Glasgow on October 5th.
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