RE-ENACTMENT OF MICHAEL JACKSON’S DEATH BROADCAST ON US TV

February 27, 2010

*shaking my head* Via The Mail Online A controversial re-enactment of Michael Jackson’s death has been shown on US television. VH1 show Famous Crime Scene used an uncanny Jacko lookalike for their chilling 30-minute programme, which aired at 9pm local time. The re-enactment showed the doppelganger being given CPR – first on his bed and then on the floor – by an actor playing the singer’s alleged killer Dr Conrad Murray. Continue Reading…. and view more pics. First the ridiculous live séance on UK […]

UK EVENT: INDUSTRY TAKEOVER – EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE

February 27, 2010

On Saturday 6th March, Industry Takeover All-Day Seminar & Showcase is back to empower the next generation of emcees, singers, DJs and young music industry professionals. The day will feature upfront debate, led by panellists Ras Kwame, Chantelle Fiddy, Hattie Collins, Griminal, Twin B and Terror Danjah, and there will be performances from Master Shortie, Mz Bratt, Scorcher, Princess Nyah, Devlin and Ny, as well as a whole range of activities brought to you by our event partners Rising Tide, Bigga Fish, […]

UK NEWS: BBC TO CUT STATIONS AND WEBSITES?

February 26, 2010

  Via BBC News The BBC is refusing to comment on reports it plans to close two radio stations and scale back its web presence to make £600m in savings. BBC Asian Network and 6 Music will be closed under the proposals, according to a report in The Times. Continue Reading…. The BBC refuse to comment on reports. …Well I guess the reports are true then!

UK MUSIC: WRETCH 32 – BORN WINNER

February 25, 2010

‘Born Winner’ is taken from Wretch’s new mixtape ‘Wretch32.com’. Erm… “Wizzy Wow” ?????? Anyway…. Lyrical Content and Flow –  Wretch is OK. I’ve heard a lot worse. Production – It’s decent. I like the beat. Image – UK male artists (rappers in particular) seriously need to develop close business relationships with fashion houses, stylists, barbers and nutritionists. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?

VIDEO: ESTELLE FT KARDINAL OFFISHALL – ‘FREAK’

February 25, 2010

Check out the sneak peak footage of Estelle’s up and coming video for her new single Freak, featuring Kardinal Offishall. Freak sounds like a late 80s / early 90s dance track. As for the video… Estelle sporting a black boot polish look, complete with bright red glossy lipstick……….. hmmmmm interesting…….. I’ve never paid much attention too Kardinal Offishall. Is he Canadian?  Anyway, I look forward to watching the video in its entirety.

XFM BROADCASTS WORLD EXCLUSIVE FULL PLAYBACK OF GORILLAZ’ NEW ALBUM

February 25, 2010

Global Radio’s Xfm will broadcast the world exclusive full playback of the brand new album from Gorillaz next week. Plastic Beach is released on Monday 8th March but will have its first full airplay on Xfm on Tuesday 2nd March at 12pm, in an exclusive show presented by John Kennedy, joined by Gorillaz’ very own Murdoc Niccals. Gorillaz band members Murdoc Nicalls, 2D, Noodle and Russel are set to repeat their phenomenal success with the release of Plastic Beach. The album features […]

ESSENCE MAGAZINE IS LOOKING FOR THE NEXT ‘IT MODEL’

February 24, 2010

Essence Magazine is conducting a nationwide search for the new African-American “It” model. The winner–to be announced in May–will be featured in the September 2010 Fall Fashion issue of Essence and receive a one-year contract with Elite Model Management! Live castings will be conducted in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York. An expert panel of judges comprised of Essence editors, Elite managers and fashion industry VIPs will attend each of the open castings to evaluate the entrants and 5 finalists will be flown to […]

VIDEO: THE COMPLEXION OBSESSION (PART 1)

February 24, 2010

Part one of the documentary ‘The Complexion Obsession’ takes a look at Hip Hop video models, and why the industry tends to favour light skinned women over dark skinned women. Yes the light skinned / dark skinned debate still rages on in 2010!

UK NEWS: AKON LEAVES CAPITAL FM AFTER JUST ONE SHOW

February 24, 2010

On February 8th I posted the news that Akon would be hosting his own weekly Saturday evening show on 95.8 Capital FM. Well that business relationship didn’t last long because today Social Writers Blog reports that the singer has left Capital after hosting just one show. A spokesperson from Global Radio said in a statement, “Due to Akon’s commitments, including working on a brand new album, we won’t be broadcasting a regular show on 95.8 Capital FM for the time being.” So they […]