Win an all-inclusive trip to Jamaica with BritJam & Flavour Magazine
Brit Jam is returning to Montego Bay, Jamaica next year on March 6 – 12. If you don’t already know, Brit Jam is THE ULTIMATE Spring Break Party Holiday which has become famous as the must attend event of the year. You can join holiday goers from Canada, the US and of course from the UK in a 7...
Money Matters with MC Harvey
With his arresting good looks, unapologetic cool and looking the part for a summer’s day, sporting a grey tee, shorts and sunglasses, Harvey sits down with Flavour and talks music, women, family and Alesha Dixon...‘I don’t like hurting people,’ says former So Solid Crew frontman Harvey. ‘That’s what people don’t understand about me. I’m not this bad guy people...
SB.TV’s Jamal Edwards is the newest New Era Flagbearer
Internet entrepreneur and SB.TV founder Jamal Edwards, is the latest figure to be put at the forefront of 'New Era - Fly Your Own Flag' campaign.Joining the likes of N*E*R*D, the 20 year old entrepreneur is the newest edition to the New York based hat brand, which has existed for over 90 years. The global brand campaign focuses on individuality, self-expression and features figures like...
Global Good
The advancement of technology has given us, among other things, the ability to observe events as they happen around the world. As a nation, we are enthralled and can share and enjoy with the world such events as New Year celebrations and we were gripped with pleasure and patriotism when Prince William and Kate Middleton exchanged vows in Westminster Abbey....
Should convicted rioters be stripped of their benefits?
A lively debate has erupted over a petition to remove the right to claim benefits from those who have participated in the terrifying lawlessness of the past few days.Sparked by the fatal shooting of Mark Duggan in Tottenham by police on Thursday, what began as a protest over the viewed mishandling of the case, quickly descended into what seems...
UK music and film industry affected by riots
CDs from music artists from the likes of Beyonce and Adele were burnt to the ground last night when Sony’s distribution centre in Enfield was set on fire during the riots.The impact of the centre and its stock being destroyed will be felt far and wide, because the warehouse also contained stock from many other British independent music labels,...
Riots 2011: London In Meltdown
Here at Flavour we wholeheartedly condemn the riots that happened over this weekend and that are continuing as I write. Families have been displaced, local businesses have been affected, there has been hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage and many people have been injured. This is not on!I’m not going to comment on what happened to Mark...
Usain Bolt
In just two years, Usain ‘Lightning’ Bolt, 25 in August, demolished world records with times that can only be classed as superhuman. Now fans are eagerly awaiting the next big showdown between the world’s fastest men – Bolt and Tyson Gay – most likely at the World Championships in South Korea in August, along with the fast-approaching London 2012...
The multi-talented Sasha Shantel
‘If you want it, never give up,’ is the motto that Miss Flavour 2008 winner Sasha Shantel lives by. Three years after winning the contest the southeast Londoner is busier than ever and clearly a woman of many talents. The signature in her email reads Editor of In-spireLS Magazine, Editor of Inbox Magazine, Career Advisor, Blogger and Model. With...
10 Urban Myths… True or false?
We have all heard a number of urban myths but many of us are often left debating whether or not to believe them. We have set the record straight, with a few of the most commonly believed urban myths.Eating cheese before bed will give you nightmares. False. There is no scientific evidence to prove that eating any form of cheese before...
Running in a group halves the load
Running alone can sometimes feel like a strenuously fruitless chore, with improvements of fitness and speed hard to come by. At the same time running is probably one of the easiest and cheapest ways to lose weight and improve health, it’s just trainers on and go with minimal fuss. As easy as I made that sound, the harsh reality...
Jessie J fights back to beat bullies
With a number of celebrities bravely admitting their bi-sexuality, a number have also shown their commitment to anti-bullying campaigns, including Daniel Radcliffe who showed his support during Anti-Bullying week last November.Pop sensation Jessie J has always been open about her bi-sexuality and appears committed to stamping out bullying, even hinting at it in the track ‘Who’s laughing now’ featured...
Southbank Centre celebrates hip hop
As part of the Southbank Centre's 60th anniversary celebrations of the Festival of Britain, they are launching event: Intelligent Movement: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Culture in association with Channel 4 celebrating the 'four pillars of hip-hop' - Djing, MCing, breaking and graffiti.A focal point of the weekend is the 'Street Dance XXL UK Championship Finals' (Jul 17 3pm; £15-£32.50)....
Business 101: The Serial Entrepreneur goes global…
When you next fly to Australia, Dubai or Japan and you spot a jar of my Emi & Ben body butter on the shelves of one of their retailers, you’ll be experiencing international trade. For many businesses like mine, international trade allows brands to expand in markets not easily available to them. Nineteen months into my natural skin care...
Explosive Taste: your fortnightly guide to news, fashion and entertainment
We at Flavour recognise the impact that taste has on each of our daily lives. Whether it is individual dress sense, blunt opinions or specific dating preferences, it all centres on taste. Naturally intuitive to the needs of our stylish followers, we would like to introduce our new fortnightly feature which promises to awaken those taste buds, entice the...
Stoneimage: Gym member personas
Being in the gym day in day out I observe loads of people and I tend to be able to notice a pattern in the members and can place them into characteristic groups. Those of you that go to gym may fall into one of these groups and definitely will be able to recognise these group members in your...
Young & Ambitious: Jess Ratcliffe
Jess Ratcliffe is young and ambitious and is the genius behind the successful video games swapping website GaBoom! She had a vision for her business at the age of just 10, when she used to swap video games with neighbors and friends. Since then, Jess has worked non-stop in making her vision a reality.Soon to be celebrating its first...
Young & Ambitious: Matilda Egere-Cooper
The Culture Club London is the new hip and arty membership club where people can socialise and make friends. The club has a clear motto - 'go out, do stuff, meet folks, have fun,' - encouraged by founder and director of the club Matilda Egere-Cooper. She welcomes everyone to join this exciting new approach to London life and hopes...
Triple threat star Mellissa Molinaro sits down with Flavour
Canadian beauty Mellissa Molinaro has been described as a triple threat performer because she's an accomplished actress, singer and you better believe she can bust a move. In dance-flick Honey 2, Molinaro plays Carla, a sassy petite sweetheart with a firecracker attitude. If you're a fan of US reality TV then you will also recognise her from hows such...
Cut the Fat: Your bodies working while you’re sleeping
Sleep is one of the most important aspects within a training regime and one of the most taken for granted. When you have consciously shut down and gone to bed that’s when your body is working, repairing and growing. An effective workout should reward you with some aching pains which we Fitness professionals call Delayed Onset of Muscle...
Inspirational YOU, June 25 @SBU
Inspirational YOU presents ‘Time to raise the bar’ on Saturday 25 June 2011 at London South Bank University (London Road).Inspirational YOU has fast become one of London’s must-attend events for those seeking to learn, network, promote and increase their skill base in a positive and professional environment. This is an exciting and exclusive occasion for participants to be...
The UK’s first Black British online sitcom launches June 26
Meet the Adebanjo’s is a new sitcom that highlights the comedy and fun arising when traditional African parents raise British-born children. The 8 part series follows the stubborn yet thoroughly entertaining Mr Adebanjo, as he struggles to install his traditional Nigerian values on his very defiant modern UK children.Comedian Don’t Jealous Me stars in the series which was created...
Kat’s Got Your Tongue
Equipped with lyrical dexterity, artistic flair and the relentlessly ability to penetrate the bubble of ‘truth,’ Kat Francois is the critically acclaimed poetic genius, who has put the ‘hip’ back into poetry. As Poetry Slam Competition Champion, Playwright, Educator and Resident Poet, she has evidently reached the pinnacle within the poetic sphere. However, with two nights in a 450...
70 Driven Girls, 18 Inspiring Women; Recipe for Success
The atmosphere within the St Matthew Academy building was buzzing with excitement and chatter by so many different, young female students who were united as one on the 31st May, we were given the opportunity that evening to have speed mentoring sessions with countless, inspiring women of different ethnicities. I was incredibly happy knowing that I was chosen to...
Summer Training for 16 Year-Olds
Young Londoners are being offered the chance to spend two weeks away this summer, in return for helping out their community. The National Citizen Service programme (NCS) is looking for 16 year olds (Year 11) to take part in an exciting new initiative kicking off next month.The summer adventure includes outdoor pursuits (such as camping, kayaking and climbing), as...
Cut the Fat: Workout to suit your body shape
We all come in different shapes and sizes and therefore the results we achieve through training are different, our maximum potentials are different and the speed in which we attain results will be different. Have you ever wondered why your boy only needs to look at a dumbbell before he starts swelling up with muscle? Or why your girl...
Tweetwatch
A round up of the weeks most flavoursome tweets seeing who’s been reaching out to the fans on Twitter. Let the tweets commence!1.Snakeyman is too busy making moves in his sleep to hear about the latest news.So word on the street is that osama bin laden is dead?.. Sorry if I'm late, I just woke up (SnakeyManUK)2.Wait a minute....
Reducing Shaving Irritations
Many men suffer from shaving related irritation. Whether it appears in the form of razor burn, bumps, rash, or red patchiness these symptoms are unsightly and definitely uncomfortable. Often these symptoms are just put up with as normal or even ignored. However there are some simple steps that can be followed for relief. If you...
Win tickets to the iDance UK Hip Hop Dance Championship at Thorpe Park
Flavour Magazine has teamed up with iDance to give two lucky people the opportunity to win a pair of tickets that will give them: 2 day entry into Thorpe Park on 4th and 5th June 2011 along with tickets to watch all the UK Hip Hop Dance Championship events including the Grand Final which will be taking place at...
Get funded to be become a journalist! Read how, here.
Are you interested in beginning a career in journalism but need help funding your training? Do you have the drive and determination to succeed in a demanding and dynamic career uncovering the news and delivering it to your community? Are you passionate about current affairs? Can you think on your feet and work to deadlines?If you’ve answered yes to...