Does the resurgence of White female soul singers in England, such as Amy Winehouse and Adele, have a positive or negative effect on a Black female soul artist from the U.K.? “I think it has a negative effect. At the end of the day, if you’re talented at what you do then you’re entitled to have that kind of stage or shine, but what I’m noticing is that people like the Amy Winehouses and the Adeles get a bigger push from labels. […]
Kanye West and his assistant were arrested today after smashing a photographer’s camera. Via Bossip Kanye West has just been arrested at LAX for felony vandalism. A still photographer was trying to take pics of Kanye at the American Airlines terminal. According to our guy on the scene, Kanye allegedly confronted the photog and smashed his camera to the ground. Our photog then began videotaping the scene when Kanye’s assistant grabbed our camera — a struggle ensued and the assistant threw the […]
The annual MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) 2008 nominations launch party took place last night (September 10th) in London, and here are some more pics……. [The MOBO Awards ceremony will take place on October 15th] 80s childrens TV personality Timmy Mallet with Skepta. Is Timmy about to release a Hip Hop/R&B inspired track or something? Because his presence at the nominations launch baffles me. Video model Rachel Ritfield and guest Nancy Del’Olio Former 2008 Big Brother contestant Mohamed Mohamed and guest. Timmy Mallet and the “Big Dawg” […]
Are men still dousing themselves in ‘Old Spice’ ??? Any way check out LL Cool J’s new commerical for the brand.
R&B star Estelle leads the way at this year’s Music of Black Origin (Mobo) Awards with five nominations. The 28-year-old, who went to number one with American Boy in March, is up for best song, best UK female, best R&B/soul, best video and best album. Leona Lewis has been nominated for three awards – best UK female, best video and best album for Spirit. The 13th annual Mobo Awards, co-hosted by Spice Girl Mel B, will be held at Wembley Arena on […]
LISTEN A classy track….. Your thoughts please……
Well folks here we are again! It’s MOBO awards time! Yey!!!!!!!! For those who don’t know about the MOBO Awards, it’s the UK’s answer to the BET Awards…..well… sort of…. As always I look forward to seeing which acts have been included in the now controversial Reggae category. Will the organisers go for the “safe” options and nominate Shaggy and Sean Paul this year, like they do EVERY YEAR!!! Peter Tatchell still got you shook Kanya??? (lol) And don’t even get me started on the foolishness that took last year when they nominated soul singer ANTHONY HAMILTON for a reggae award! […]
Multi-platinum producer Timbaland has been chosen to receive the highest award bestowed by Ireland’s prestigious Trinity College Dublin. This October, the Grammy Award winner will be inducted into the school’s Philosophical Society as an Honorary Patron. Each year, the society chooses an elite group of individuals to carry on its time honored traditions, established more than three hundred years ago in 1684. Those selected, usually politicians and scholars, are then invited to share their knowledge and expertise with Trinity College students. “Timbaland […]
A deranged fan decided that it would be an appropriate time to push Oasis star Noel Gallagher off the stage, while the band performed live in Toronto Canada…. SMH….
Michael Jackson’s notorious tighty whities are up for grabs. A pair of size-28 Calvin Klein white briefs once belonging to Wacko Jacko will be auctioned on eBay tomorrow, with a reserve price of $1 million. The unwashed underpants have a sensational past. They were part of the evidence confiscated in 2003 by then-Santa Barbara DA Tom Sneddon, who wanted a DNA sample for his unsuccessful child-molestation case against the washed-up King of Pop. The briefs are part of a stash of Jacko […]
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