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Mini Diddy and Biggy
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a child of Hip Hop royalty? Then check out P. Diddy's video of Notorious B.I.G's son and his son.http://www.youtube.com/v/_pKdxKTy3As
Threes a trend: Hot Pink
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for Flavour.Words by Sarah-Jane Adams
Win a Nintendo DS
Ubisoft is one of the first independent developers to launch a game created to take advantage of the new functionality of the Nintendo DS.My Cooking Coach: Prepare Healthy Recipes is an easy-to-use, fun game for anybody who wants to eat fresh and balanced meals. Healthy food lovers needn’t look elsewhere because with more than 240 recipes available, My Cooking...
Oxford Street launches the UK’s first High Street Fashion Week
This September the world’s most famous high street - Oxford Street - will host the UK’s first High Street Fashion Week. Designed to promote the diversity and affordability of high street fashion.While typically only the fashion elite experience the excitement of London Fashion Week. Oxford Street’s High Street Fashion Week will bring the buzz of fashion week to the...
Beat Dandruff and Stay Stylish with Tigi B for Men
Is your fashion conscious, stylish look being ruined by the tell tale sign of white flakes on your shoulders? Don’t fret, TIGI have come to the rescue with the NEW B for Men Anti-Dandruff Shampoo £6.50.A perfectly groomed style can be ruined by the unsightly appearance of dandruff and it can feel irritating and uncomfortable too. This revitalising Rosemary...
Lloyd Banks concert review
Indigo2 provided the perfect backdrop for the U.K’s finest acts to open up and support ‘The Boy Wonder’ otherwise known as G-Unit’s Lloyd Banks.As the masses crowded in to the venue, DJ Swerve kept the crowd happy on the decks spinning tunes like Lil Wayne’s ‘A Millie’ to name a few.As Swerve tore through beats to the excitement of...
A new Energy – Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson has been the writing force behind some of the biggest artists in the industry, working with Mary J Blige, the Pussycat Dolls and Usher. We caught up with her after supporting Ne-Yo at the O2 to find out what it’s like to be writing the hits for herself…Great to meet you Keri! You put on a great...
Slim: UK comedy’s best kept secret
Slim has to be the UK Comedy scene's best kept secret. Having been in the game for several years with an incredible global reputation, it seems only now audiences from his home ground are beginning to sit up and pay attention.Through his years within the industry, Slim has successfully toured Europe, The Caribbean and the U.S.A; performing at Jamaica’s...
Pole dancing for guys
Pole dancing is a popular way for women (and now men!) across the UK to keep toned and fit!Even high profile celebrities including Terri Hatcher, Paris Hilton, Carmen Electra, Daryl Hannah, Pamela Anderson, Fergie, Kate Hudson, Cindy Crawford and Jessica Alba have incorporated pole dancing into their exercise regime.Training DVD’s such as fitness instructor Lucy Misch’s Pole Exercise DVD...
Heavyweight beat-boxer: Killa Kela
Working with the likes of Pharrell William/ N*E*R*D, Justin Timberlake, Basement Jaxx and many others is all in a days work for this ‘multi-vocal’ performer. Killa Kela’s not only a beat-boxer, he actually sings as well. His vocal scratching abilities and samples of well-known songs is a very modest example of his talent behind the mic. No matter where...
A Taste of Chicago
Making the most of the summer sun, Flavour's beauty editor Lea James gets the low down on what’s hot at the week long Chicago taste. Dating back to 1980 with over 6 million people attending to celebrate the 10 day event catered around the 4th of JulyThe Chicago taste is located in the heart of the city, near Millennium...
Cheryl Cole rejects hazardous hair extensions
Style icon Cheryl Cole has become a role model for young women by rejecting “unethical and potential hazardous second hand hair extensions”, says one of the country’s leading hair expert.Hairdresser Simon Forbes, one of the industry’s legendary figures, said by opting instead for “safe” Monofibre acrylic extensions she was “setting a commendable example” for others to follow.Forbes invented the...
NHS Choices gives make-overs this summer
Online health service NHS Choices has joined up with black women’s lifestyle publication Pride magazine to bring healthy make-overs to summer festivals in London, Birmingham and Leicester.Aiming to highlight the long-standing relationship between the NHS and Afro-Caribbean community, and to raise awareness on health issues within this community, (such as diabetes, high blood pressure and sickle cell), free make-overs and one-to-one...
Ghosts or Those Who Return
Set in Norway during the late 19th Century, Ghosts depicts the lives of the Alving family and the secrets that lie behind their happy facade.Mrs Alving’s (Burden) is in the process of building an orphanage in honour of her late husband Captain Alving - who had been having affairs for years. She also has a secret of her own...
Three’s a trend: Red Lips
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for Flavour.Words by Sarah-Jane Adams
Jet Setter essentials
Impactful products, minimal fuss, for the trendy conscious, beauty insider delves into the suit cases of an up and coming north east band, along with finding out what waterproof cosmetics are available to keep you smouldering in the heat!Flavour’s beauty editor Lea James talks to 4 piece indie rock band the Flytes who are making the most of their...
Funkin Famous Live & Love Music Hate Racism
Donaeo, Shystie, The Thirst, Fe-Nix, Dede, Young Nate, Master Shortie, FR3E, XO-Man, Lady Ny, Nana & Oz'iah all take to the stage for memorable musical experience which is fused together by the great hosts Ace 'n' Vis (BBC 1Xtra) & Clencha (Funkin Famous TV) @ Funkin Famous Live, Friday 18th September 2009.Funkin Famous Live is to be held at 229,...
2 in 1 Purifying Mint Mask
Get the feel good factor with the first ever product certified to UK Fairtrade and Organic standards. Packaged in a recyclable pot with recycled outer card it’s suitable for vegans and hand-blended in Suffolk by Essential Care.Look good and feel twice as good with the first ever skincare product with Essential Care’s deep Cleansing and Gently Exfoliating Mask. It...
DC’s Michelle Williams rolling solo
Michelle Williams may have become famous as one third of rnb trio, Destiny's Child, but since the group decided to go their separate ways the singer has been on many projects fulfilling her own destiny as an independent woman. Flavour caught up with the multi-talented singer who tells us why the show must go on - next stop for...
Pucker Up With Lily Lolo For National Kissing Day
Pucker up with Lily Lolo for National Kissing Day – 6 JulyCelebrate National Kissing Day by puckering up in Lily Lolo’s fab lipgloss. In preparation for the day Lily Lolo is offering 10% off the gorgeous range. Discount code PUCKERUP will expire on July 6 2009.With moisturising Jojoba, no petrochemicals and delicious natural aroma from berry extract, the tubes...
Hair tips by Jayne Woods
Fashion hair stylist Jayne Woods offer’s hair tips to get the 80s fusion lookStep by step crimped tie back1. Smooth hair around the hairline with a serum, paddle brush and hairdryer2. Seperate hair into sections no wider than the crimping plate, secure the hair that’s left with a grip to keep out the way3. Starting at the base...
Versil Fashion Show
For the first time, Miss Sharon Adams presents Versil Fashion Show. Destined to showcase how to combine vitality and creativity to create clothes that will never see the back of a wardrobe.She obviously believes in helping others to achieve a dream, as profits went towards the African and Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT) in order to raise the awareness...
Jason Lewis: Not just a comedian
Jason is not your typical comedian; Jason trained as an actor for 6 years at the Anna Scher Theatre and also has a degree in International Tourism Management. The multi-talented actor, writer and comedian burst onto the UK comedy scene only a few years ago. Since then, he has gained critical acclaim from his hit spoof video 'Black...
Cherri V
Many artists come out the studio with hits. Voice synthesizers and futuristic beats can propel a somewhat mediocre track into a number one hit, but that same hit that is heard through the speakers isn’t always rendered when we hear that particular artist sing live.But that isn’t the case for London born, Cherri V as she had the crowd...
See Eddie Griffin Live
Eddie Griffin Live “The Undercover Brother Tour” Saturday 25th July - HMV Hammersmith Apollo, Sunday 26th - Wolves Civic CentreFront of the Bus Inc, are proud to announce that comedian, actor & producer Eddie Griffin is coming to the UK courtesy of Harmony Productions and GeeStor Productions in association with media partner Choice FM to unleash his high-energy stand-up...
Neyo cries on stage in Manchester
RnB singer/songwriter Neyo begins to cry during his concert in Manchester, England. See the footage below and also read Neyo's statement.http://www.youtube.com/v/TQg5SyJfkP8Basically, I have an issue with not knowing when to say enough is enough, so last night in Manchester, my body said it for me.I got on stage energized and ready to go, even though for the last 5...
Behind the scenes with Katie Pearl
Katie Pearl is a refreshing new soulful talent making waves in the UK underground house movement. The name may not be familiar to you just yet, but Katie’s smash hit ‘In the Air’ is easily recognisable from the first few introductory beats, receiving non stop airplay on both national radio and club nights throughout London. In fact, the...
Rnb singer Neyo is looking for UK artists
RnB singer/songwriter Ne-Yo announced the U.K. arm of his Compound Entertainment management/artist development/production company at a launch party at Fifty nightclub (July 14).Ne-Yo said: 'I'm looking for absolute talent. I'm not looking for anyone that I have to add water too and stir, or any auto-tune superheroes I need somebody that can actually can sing, someone that can write...
Longtalking with DJ Longers
Back again, with Beef from both UK & USA, a brand new movie from Transformers star which actually looks like a hot movie for this summer and info on films from a Spiderman nemesis and The A-Team.Jay Z vs The GameFor me, this is something so small that could've easily been left alone.But I suppose when some people mention...
Birthday Sex, Jeremih performs live pa at Modish, Vendome Mayfair
US singing sensation performs his US and UK smash hit single Birthday Sex live at Modish @ Vendome in MayfairMonday 20th July 2009 at Modish, the weekly Monday night event at Mayfair’s Vendome nightclub; Jeremih will be performing his hit single Birthday Sex which has seen massive success in both the UK and US singles charts.Modish, Monday night’s...