Khadija Saye: The Artist Who Tragically Died In Grenfell Tower (Rest In Peace)
Khadija Saye tragically lost her life in the Grenfell Tower fire at the age of just 24. In this interview filmed a […]
VIDEO: UNIVERSITY GRADUATE KELVIN OKAFOR WOWS THE ART WORLD
Middlesex University graduate Kelvin Okafor, whose accurate drawings are often mistaken for photographs, is garnering critical acclaim and making waves in the art world after scooping a number of national awards and exhibiting at galleries across the country. The Tottenham based artist has drawn celebrities including Beyonce, Rihanna, Tinie Tempah and Amy Winehouse. CLICK HERE to view more of Kelvin’s work. This man is truly talented Well done and congratulations Kelvin.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: REGGAE /DANCEHALL STAR VYBZ KARTEL
“This is my new image,” Kartel said in the interview. “You can expect the unexpected. I feel comfortable with black people lightening their skin. They want a different look. It’s tantamount to white people getting a sun tan. [Reggae star Vybz Kartel talks about his ridiculous skin bleaching antics in an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine] Check out lost soul Vybz below.
UK FILM: MEN LIE, WOMEN LIE….BUT THE FACTS DONT! (OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER)
Based on a true story and filmed in London, Men Lie, Women Lie… But The Facts Don’t addresses a number of social issues – one in particular which is so often overlooked. It follows the story of Ryan CLINTON, a young man known on the streets as ‘SHANKZ’ and the events which lead to a gruesome discovery late one summer afternoon. Starring Tanya Vital (Emmerdale Farm, Holby City) and Phoenix James (Romeo is Dying, Dora, Road to F.A Cup), alongside a number of other talented actors – […]
UK MUSIC: TY – ‘EMOTIONS’
“Emotions” featuring Sarina Leah and Shaun Escoffery (release date 16th March 2010), is the debut single from UK hip hop legend Ty’s forthcoming album “Special Kind of Fool” on BBE. An uplifting bubbler featuring Ty’s trademark candor and inimitable flow, it’s an infectious dance floor music track, with depth. Look out for the remixes from heavyweight producers including Daz-I-Kue, Waajeed, Dego (4Hero) and Akwasi. “Emotions” is also Mista Jam’s “Jam Hot” single of the week, and he will be chatting to Ty on his Radio 1Xtra […]
ESTELLE ‘UPSETS’ FANS ON NEW YEARS EVE?
Rumour has it that UK “songtress”/rapper Estelle upset her Australian fans on New Years Eve, after her performance at Australia’s grand hotel Palazzo Versace’s “Unmasked” New Year’s Eve ball. Sources have told website Str8 NYC that the West Londoner kept photographers waiting for 45 minutes and only sang four songs when she eventually appeared on stage at midnight. Fans apparently forked out $600.00 to see Estelle perform four tracks, and she earned $100,000 for less than an hours work. I doubt that the folks who were in […]
JAY-Z, WILL SMITH BACK $11 MILLION FELA KUTI PLAY
Via Allhiphop.com Rappers Jay-Z and Will Smith are among the investors in a Broadway play about the life of Nigerian singer/activist Fela Kuti. The heavyweight Hip-Hop duo are backing an $11 million dollar production of Bill. T. Jones’ musical “Fela,” which will open in November. The original version of the play opened off-Broadway last September, starring actor Sahr Ngaujah, who will reprise his critically acclaimed role as Fela Kuti. Financial concerns due to the recession briefly halted production of the play, which […]
MADONNA AND GUY RITCHE PAINTING UP FOR SALE
When I first caught sight of this creepiness today I burst out laughing on the train. You can literally pass any old crap off as “art” these days. The oil painting which depicts Madonna in the nude with her former husband Guy Ritchie, is the work of “acclaimed” Scottish artist Peter Howson. Worryingly, Howson seems to spend most of his time producing portraits of Madonna in a state of undress. His latest work (above) is expected to fetch up to £22,000 when it goes on sale on Saturday. Howson clearly […]
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