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Ladies Unplugged 2009
Sisters are doin' it for themselves once again at the Unplugged Session. Last year's Ladies Special took the organic soul night to new heights, with stunning vocal turns from Hil St Soul, Tawiah, Vula, Rosie Wilson and Gemma Fox, and November 13th sees another first-rate female line-up take to the stage at Stratford Circus.Brought to you as part of...
Oprah and Tyler Perry team up to promote Precious
Oprah Winfrey was so taken by Sapphire's novel "Push" that she read it more than once.Yet even though the talk-show host has made best-sellers of unknown books, Winfrey didn't think even her staggering influence could make "Push" the story of an obese, illiterate black teen who suffers unspeakable abuse" something that millions would want to read."I would never even...
Louis Vitton teams up with Naomi Campbell
Louis Vitton will be supporting Naomi Campbell’s charity The White Ribbon Alliance by donating a portion of the sales from a Spring/Summer 2010 bag.Campell, Global Ambassador of the charity, went to the Louis Vuitton headquarters last week to choose the bag.The bag is believed to be made of khaki metallic monogram canvas stripes, embroidered on coloured metallic leather with...
Juggy D collaborates with B Projekt for ‘Ni Soniye’
For the first time ever Juggy D collaborates with Mumbai’s renowned DJ and music producer B Projekt for his new single ‘Ni Soniye’. By dominating Mumbai and being a resident DJ at celebrity hotspots like Prive and Play, B has a global fan base who eagerly await his debut album ‘Blindfolded’ releasing in the UK, November 2009.Ni Soniye brings...
Musical statues game inspires graduate’s collection
Niamh O’Connor, a Kingston fashion graduate gives the classic game ‘musical statues’ an image makeover.The 23-year-old from Aldershot believes her collection NOC was drawn from her childhood memories and a fascination with the dance culture of the 1990s.The collection was first unveiled during London Fashion Week has just had a second outing at Kingston University’s MA Graduation Show.By Nadifa...
T talks about Black Grapes new and varied ventures
With warm greetings, alongside the smiling face of Eddie Kadi and Guvna B, their manager Adetokunbo “T” Oyelola, greets me at the door of his company Black Grapes current venture – a restaurant and music venue. Located in Turnpike Lane, Black Grape Music Venue and Gastro Bar is a picture of elegance and comfort with its wooden floors, large stage,...
Longtalking with DJ Longers
Winter's Gonna Be HOTT, with an abundance of some HEAVY music ready to drop before 2010. Im very proud of what the UK is doing right NOW and the fact the underground is moving mainstream, so lets set it off with British releases first.Dizzee Rascal - Tongue 'N' Cheek (21st Sept 09) The smartest dude in the music game bar none right now. The...
Brick City Boutique
Brick City Boutique is back from the north after its debut with Basement Sessions Live, and is ready to raise the roof again at its home in Islington's Elbow Room. As well as an impressive lineup this month, we also have a huge range of Street inspired vendors on the stalls offering you the opportunity to get your hands...
Win tickets to the Premiere of Dead Man Running
Dead Man Running is the London-set thriller starring US rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, British actor Danny Dyer, Brenda Blethyn and Tamer Hassan.Co-financed and executive produced by England football stars, Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole the film follows Nick Kane (Hassan) and his best friend Bing (Dyer) in a frantic race to find £100,000 in 24 hours after New...
Exclusive photos of X-Factor’s Rachel Adedeji
On last Saturday’s X-Factor Rachel Adedeji sung for her survival when she landed in the bottom two. She battled it out with Kandy Rain to confirm her place in the next round. Louis Walsh called Rachel the UK’s answer to Rihanna and the fashion mags are also saying the she is winning in the style stakes. On Saturday she...
Angie Le Mar play competition tickets
Following the huge sell out success at the Hackney Empire, Angie Le Mar’s hit play comes to the Albany Empire. A fast-paced play witnessing the tensions in the relationship between a mother and a daughter coupled with the devastating consequences of peer pressure. Exploring the hard hitting reality of what happens when communication goes out the window, followed by...
The search for Britain’s best dance group
The search is on for Britains best dance group, so all you hot dancers, choreographers get applying now.
B-Girl review
If you enjoyed ‘Stomp the Yard’ and ‘You Got Served’, you’re probably eager to get your hands on the B-Girl Dvd, featuring veteran B-girl Jules Urich. Unlike other dance films that cram in dance sequences at every opportunity, B-Girl makes an attempt at creating a storyline.Angel (Jules Urich) is one of the best b-girls in Brooklyn and loves an opportunity...
Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is? Aaron Fontaine talks
Aaron Fontaine describes being an actor as his passion. He sees it as the ability to deceive, make believe and fulfil his dream. He talks in depth of his admiration towards his peers, working with Angie Le Mar, his own aspirations and how he plans to use the talents he has been blessed with when the camera is on, as...
Michael Jackson: ‘This Is It’
Michael Jackson brings us his brand new song ‘This Is It’ featuring backing vocals by Michael’s brothers, The Jacksons.Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group will release the two-disc album Michael Jackson's This Is It on October 26.It’s the first new material after Michael Jackson’s death in Los Angeles on June 25 and the first new single to be featured...
Win tickets to The Moscow State Circus in the UK
The Moscow State Circus returns to the UK and Flavour has 10 pairs of family tickets each worth £108 to giveaway.This is a once in a life time opportunity to see this award winning show LEGENDA. Bringing with it a huge cast of Russia's greatest and most flexible circus performers. Many of the critically acclaimed acts are pushing...
Taio Cruz on topping the charts
Taio Cruz; international man of music, highly requested songwriter and proud label owner of Rokstarr has proven once again that the UK has more than enough talent to match the US. With his new single Break Your Heart aimed for the top of the charts, MrCruz is ready to release his second studio album and solidify his position as a...
Princess Nyah: Dance floor royalty doing big things
How many times have you been out with a group of friends either at a club, bar or simply on the radio and heard the song Frontline? Before we even really knew who or even what Princess Nyah was about, this funky anthem had a movement of its own.She may appear to have just suddenly burst onto our screens...
Attacca Pesante: Making it funky for you
ATTACCA PESANTE, are the infamous trio behind the UK banger “Make It Funky for Me”. Ra’ed Poetical recently caught up with the guys to find what they have been up to! Here’s what they had to say:Firstly, what is the actual meaning behind Attacca Pesante? Zack: It means, ‘Attack, and go Fourth’ in Latin.Cool! How did you guys get...
Jay Sean hits the US No. 1 spot
Hounslow-born singer/songwriter, Jay Sean makes US chart history by becoming the first British urban artist to have a number one single in America.Jay Sean’s single, ‘Down’ has just hit the top spot in the Billboard Hot 100 chart – ending Black Eyed Peas 26-week run at the top of the charts.The last British act to top the American charts...
Kid Cudi: This is my dream and I’m living it
Flavour hooks up with hot young Cleveland-born rapper Kid Cudi to talk Jay-Z, why honesty is the best policy, and having longevity in a fickle music industry.How did you get the name Kid Cudi? My last name is Mescudi and I just chopped it in half and put the kid in front of it because I started off rapping young....
Broken Silence raises £6,361.34 from talent show
Youth charity ‘Broken silence’ has announced its winning acts from talent show to raise awareness of sickle cell disease.The talent show finalists were split into four categories: under 14’s, vocalists, lyricists and dancers and were judged by a panel of experts which included the funky house king, Donae’o.The annual talent show is run by Broken Silence, a group of...
Orange presents the Monkey Hologram Gigs
Orange are running a series of Monkey Hologram Gigs around the UK and featuring hologram performances from UK’s very own Pixie Lott, N-Dubz and Tinchy Stryder.The Monkey Hologram Gigs are the first ever multi-artist hologram gigs to be staged in the UK and will celebrate the launch of Orange pay as you go music tariff Monkey with 4Music.Expect free...
BFM International Film Festival 2009 line-up announced
The bfm International Film Festival has announced the line-up for its 2009 program. The festival which runs from 6-10th November is the UK’s premier film festival dedicated to celebrating black world cinema.The five day festival will present over 60 films which will be screened across four venues in London.The program is divided into five distinct categories; Made in UK, Caribbean...
P.Diddy’s Bad Boy of Comedy Will-E Robo performs at Hackney Empire
Animated, energetic, charismatic, and hysterical are just a few words that describe America’s unique, award winning comedy talent Will-E Robo. Billed as P’diddy’s No.1 Bad boy of comedy (the U.S. HBO TV series,) Will is a universal comedian, overflowing with energy, combining his hilarious story-telling abilities with amazing sound effects. With heavyweight UK support from Slim, Kat B, Wayne...
Kyla: on Crazy Cousins
Travelling around Europe’s party centrals, Crazy Cousinz’s singer Kyla has been very busy leading the life of one of the UK’s top up-and-coming entertainers. Amongst her stories of madness from Kos to Ibiza, she makes time to tell Flavour that it’s not about getting to the destination, but enjoying the journey...How did you get into music? I’ve always wanted to...
1 Day: A review of the UK’s first hiphop musical
Adulthood, Bullet Boy, Rolling With The Nines, heard of them? Well if you haven’t ever seen a film about the life of the UK youth then you need to. The next film in the firing line is called 1DAY, but this time it’s with a twist as the film is an actual musical. Here Flavour get some exclusive background...
Slim: On life after 112
In 1996 the world was introduced to 112, a young and fresh boy group out of ATL signed to the growing Bad Boy Record label roster. This group, which later went on to sell millions of records worldwide, receive countless awards (including a Grammy for “I’ll Be Missing You” featuring Diddy and Faith Evans in 1997), became one of...
The Best of British perform for Sickle Cell
On Tuesday 6 October, as part of Black History Month and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sickle Cell, Guanabara and Cellar Door team up to present Best of British with live performances from the cream of UK talent, including double Brit winner Ms Dynamite, UK funky specialist Donaeo and Hugo Urban Rules winner XO Man.Fresh from supporting ska...
AIM music and media networking evening
The UK’s urban music media will have an unparalleled opportunity to meet the leading lights and newest talent in independent urban music, at an event being held by the Association of Independent Music (AIM) in association with Diaspora on 11th November in London.AIM’s Music and Media Networking Evening, an annual event for independent labels of all sizes and musical...