VIDEO: BEYONCE – MOVE YOUR BODY

April 27, 2011

Beyonce has teamed up with Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign which has been set up to help fight against childhood obesity in America. Check out Beyonce’s workout video below. ………………………………………………………………….. I am surprised it’s taken them this long to focus on childhood obesity in America. They’ve  had this problem for DECADES!!! But well done Michelle for setting up this campaign and drawing attention to the madness. I remember visiting Disney World back in the early 90s and seeing a little boy no more than 6 years old, who was […]

THE SOURCE MAGAZINE FRONT COVER (MAY ISSUE) – IDRIS ELBA

April 26, 2011

Via The Lala Report An actor on the front cover of the Source Magazine. Hmmmm…. Interesting… times have really changed. Wouldn’t it have been a good idea to feature the late Nate Dogg on the front cover??? What the hell is Simon Cowell’s name doing there???? And don’t even get me started on Jessie J. The Source must be desperate for content these days.

VIDEO: 9TH WONDER DOCUMENTARY – THE WONDER YEARS (TRAILER)

April 26, 2011

A year in the life of CEO, NAACP ambas­sador, Duke University pro­fes­sor, hus­band, father, son and Grammy Award win­ning pro­ducer 9th Wonder. The film fol­lows one of soul music’s most dynamic fig­ures from his child­hood home to late nights in the stu­dio and every­where in between. Featuring: Drake, DJ Premier, DJ Green Lantern, J. Cole, Murs, Phonte, Sha Money XL, Young Guru, The Alchemist & more. Via Hip Hop Is Cool Again

UK NEWS/VIDEO: RAPPER TY SPEAKS ON STEPHEN LAWRENCE’S LEGACY ON THE 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH

April 25, 2011

18 year-old Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racially motivated attack at a bus stop 18 years ago on the 22 April 1993. Although no one has ever been found guilty of the murder, he didn’t die in vain.  Journalist Marvin Sparks spoke to UK rapper Ty on the impact of his death, his parents fight to bring exposure to their son’s murder, compares then with now on race relations in the UK, police treatment, the role the media played and why […]

UK BUSINESS: INTRODUCING SKIN CARE ENTREPRENEUR VANESSA WALLACE

April 25, 2011

Former entertainment photographer turned skin care entrepreneur Vanessa Wallace, and founder of fledgling skin care company Lovely Gorgeous Things recently won the Unsung Woman’s Award from Haringey Council and sat down with EntreprenewsHub (Black Business News) to discuss running a successful business while overcoming various challenges along the way. Click HERE to read interview. http://www.twitter.com/lovelygorgeous Email: info@lovelygorgeousthings.co.uk

VIDEO DIARY: ALEXANDER AMOSU SHOWCASES HIS LUXURY AMOSU COLLECTION AT ARISE FASHION WEEK 2011 (LAGOS)

April 23, 2011

Millionaire businessman Alexander Amosu exclusively showcases his luxury Amosu fashion collection at Arise Fashion Week 2011 in Lagos, Nigeria. ……………………………………………………………….. Wow this really is a luxury / ultra expensive collection.  Impressive. Black diamond buttons , 18 carat gold buttons and the world’s most expensive suit (£70,000 – I think that’s what he said) . Then there is ” I’ve got about £10,000 worth of diamonds coming in to Lagos… “ – yes okay Alexander we know your loaded. I just hope they […]

UK MUSIC: LETHAL BIZZLE – MIND SPINNING

April 23, 2011

Check Lethal Bizzle’s new single Mind Spinning which is set to drop on the 19 June. …………………………………………………………………………………….. Instead of wasting valuable time releasing stale Pow 2011 earlier this year, Mind Spinning should have been Lethal’s comeback single. It’s actually pretty well produced and I like the singer’s voice. The Video – It looks like Lethal’s hired himself an acting coach. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?

UK TV/VIDEO: BRITISH-NIGERIAN SITCOM ‘MEET THE ADEBANJO’S REVISITED

April 22, 2011

Last year it was announced that new British-Nigerian sitcom Meet The Adebanjo’s was  set to hit UK screens. The show was described as being, A brand new revolutionary comedy sitcom about a Nigerian -British Family living in the UK.In a comedic way it deals with how A Nigerian family with 2 Nigerian born parents and 3 British Born Kids adapt to life in the UK. Prepare yourself for the first time on UK TV a sitcom which shows a British African family […]