May 18, 2009
Via BBC News Police have defended their use of a controversial form that requires live music venues to hand over details of performers, promoters and fans. Form 696 has helped cut shootings and stabbings in and around London gig venues, the Metropolitan Police said. The Met introduced the risk assessment form to identify gigs where trouble might flare up, partly in response to black-on-black shootings. But it has been criticised for being heavy-handed and racially motivated. The Met said the form had […]
May 17, 2009
The cheesy and very camp annual Eurovision Song Contest took place last night in Russia’s capital, Moscow. Norway’s Alexander Rybak won and smashed the record on points awarded during the competition, while Britain’s Jade Ewen came in fifth. Jade’s song It’s My Time was written by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and he played the piano during her performance. I thought her performance was really good (even though she went slightly off key towards the end), and had my fingers crossed, hoping that she would win. The audience […]
May 16, 2009
According to The Sun newspaper Michael Jackson has skin cancer. DEFIANT MICHAEL JACKSON is determined to make a full recovery after doctors assured him that his skin cancer is treatable. The 50-year-old Beat It singer was diagnosed with the disease in recent weeks. Experts found spots of skin cancer on his upper body and pre-cancerous cells on his face. But the pop legend WILL be fit to perform his £150million comeback gigs at London’s O2 Arena from July. And aides say he […]
May 14, 2009
At first I thought that Russell had finally succeeded in completely disappearing up his own backside which then led to his hospitalization. But it turns out the problem is with his hand. Russell Simmons has been admitted to Mount Sinai hospital in NYC.Russell has been Tweeting about having problems with his hand. His hand is swollen and he said he’s in extreme pain: “Damn. This shi. Hurts. I wanna cut my arm off, it would hurt less.” It seems he has a very bad infection […]
May 12, 2009
Style wins in spectacular fashion over substance again! Admittedly I’ve liked a few of Ciara’s past releases, but her live performances always leave me shaking my head. The woman can move but when it comes to vocal ability – PISS POOR! And what was with that dance routine?
April 25, 2009
Footballer Rio Ferdinand Via Digital Spy Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he has arranged an interview with 50-year-old popstar Michael Jackson. The England and Manchester United footballer was called by Jackson and invited to one of his summer concerts at London’s O2. Ferdinand recently launched a digital lifestyle magazine called No.5. Rapper 50 Cent appeared in the first issue. “I was shaking when I got off the phone. It was a real surprise,” the footballer told the BBC. “I’m hoping to interview […]
April 23, 2009
Once popular video vixen Buffie The Body will release a tell-all book this year, detailing the days and nights she spent on music video sets rubbing her enormous horse backside up against some of today’s biggest rap stars. Source How many of you believe that Buffie actually sat down and wrote this book? (lol). Anyway.. I might have to check this tell-all out….
April 22, 2009
HOT 97 DJ Funkmaster Flex claims he will no longer play music from Interscope artists. This also includes Eminem, Dr Dre and 50 Cent. WHATEVER Flex! Let’s see how long this stance lasts!
April 21, 2009
What they don’t want a UK “personality” to host the awards this year? Shame on you MOBOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (LOL) Via Digital Spy Organisers of this year’s MOBO (Music of Black Origin) awards reportedly want Snoop Dogg to host the ceremony in Glasgow on September 30. Bosses are said to have lined up the rapper to host the event after his success at similar awards shows in Europe, The Mirror reports. An insider said: “It would be a huge coup to get Snoop. He’s such a […]
April 17, 2009
The Mobo (Music of Black Origin) Awards will host it’s annual event in Glasgow, Scotland this year. Up until now the MOBO Awards has always been hosted in London. Via Digital Spy The MOBO Awards 2009 will take place in Glasgow on September 30, organisers have confirmed. It is the first time the event, which was established in 1995 and celebrates music of black origin, has been staged outside of London. “We are delighted to be able to announce that the MOBO music awards show for 2009 will take place […]
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