Keri Hilson meets kids at DV8
US singing sensation Keri Hilson has been busy during her time in London. She even made a surprise guest appearance at DV8 Training Centre in Waltham Forest to speak to a group of young people.As she was leaving school kids surrounded the whole centre and went crazy screaming to see and take pictures of the star. Check out these...
Win tickets to see Ginuwine & J Holiday live at the indigO2
Ginuwine & J Holiday come to the indigO2 on 21 June 2011 and we have 2 pairs of tickets to giveaway.4u2NV presents to you, for the first time in their explosive careers, the sensational combination of hip-hop superstar Ginuwine, joined by the hottest Def Jam commotion, J Holiday and with the sensual styling’s of the freshest urban diva, May7ven,...
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...
Honey 2: Exclusive clip
To celebrate the release of Honey 2 in cinemas June 10, we have an exclusive dance clip.The legacy of legendary dancer and choreographer Honey Daniels lives on in spirited 17-year-old Maria Bennett. After a brush with the law, Maria has returned to her gritty Bronx roots to rebuild her life with nothing but a talent for street dance...
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...
Fem Fel: How it all began
South London rapper Fem Fel releases his third single 'Hero' featuring singer Kurt Collins. The track was produced by Dan Dare, who also produced previous single 'Put it in a Bag'. Hero is taken from his album 'Eyes Closed', which is out now.Fem describes the recording of his album as a cathartic experience; ‘closing his eyes and letting it...
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...
K Koke talks to Flavourmag
Ra’ed Poetical and Holly Hope Harper meet greet and discuss his bright future with Roc Nation’s most recent UK acquisition, K. Koke. Hailing from North London, he began the year on BBC 1Xtra’s Hot for 2011 list and with the likes of Jay Z signing him after the release of his first and only mix-tape ‘Pure Koke Volume 1’ there...
Kelly Rowland at X-Factor auditions
Kelly Rowland has finally got her groove back. With her sexy number one smash hit with Lil Wayne Motivation, her latest single What A Feelin’ killing dance-floors worldwide. Bagging the job as a judge on the UK’s X-Factor as a replacement to Dannii Minogue has to be the icing on the cake. The singer looked amazing as she joined...
Arinze Kene: Screen to Stage seems effortless for this East Ender
Most people refer to him as sexy Connor from Eastenders, but that is just a slice of what this talented young man has to offer. In fact, that is the beginning, as 23-year-old Nigerian born Arinze Kene has proven to be a lot more than just an actor. Having written his debut play ‘Estate Walls’ to then having it...
Noel Clarke gets SCREWED
Gritty prison thriller SCREWED turns the genre on its head by showing life behind bars through the eyes of the guards.James D’Arcy (Master & Commander, Exorcist: The Beginning, Secret Diary of a Call Girl) stars as Sam, an English everyman forced to take a job as a prison officer on his return from a traumatic tour of duty in...
Rhianna releases Man Down video
http://www.youtube.com/v/OUuebyp1bLQCheck out the video to Rihanna's new single Man Down. Directed by Anthony Mander in Jamaica ‘Man Down’ is the 5th single from her ‘Loud’ album. What do you think?
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...
BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Soundclash is back!
BBC Radio 1Xtra has today announced the return of its soundclash event following last years success. The Soundclash, hosted by MistaJam and Twin B, will bring DJ’s together from a number of BBC Radio stations, as well as a line up of special guests battling to fight it out for the title of the ultimate champion DJ.The soundclash...
N-Dubz before they were famous videos
Star of NDUBZ, Tulisa Contostavlos has been confirmed to replace Danni Minogue on the X-Factor this year, so what better time to check out the amazing never seen before footage of Tulisa and her band mates Before They Were ‘Dubz.Before They Were Dubz is an absolute must-see for fans. It's the exclusive, up close and personal access to the...
Alex Guadino on working with Kelly Rowland
What happens when you mix Kelly Rowland’s soulful voice and Italian DJ Alex Guadino’s phenomenal skills on the decks? You get a track that is not only amazing, but an unlikely collaboration that is close to perfection. Flavour spoke to the top ten dj to find out what it was like to work with Ms Rowland herself and more…What...
Win a free music lesson with Matti Roots
Are you a budding music talent that would enjoy a free music lesson?Singer/songwriter Matti Roots is offering 3 lucky winners the chance to receive a production lesson, studio session or an introductory instrument lesson.The UK singer has worked with artists such as Terri Walker, Justin Timberlake Vula of the Basement Jaxx and Slum Village and graduated from the...
Channel 4 Athletics 2011 Sound Track Playlist Competition
Channel 4 are on the look out for talented Djs, selectors and music supervisors to put together an 8 track playlist representing the sounds for any of the world class athletes listed below.A panel of industry experts, including Channel 4 commissioning editors, will be selecting 6 winning mixes to feature on Channel 4’s online platforms, with all successful cloudcasters...
Comedy Roast: Sunday 19th June 2011 – The roast of Harvey
The Comedy Roast Team has decided that its time to take the BIGGEST URBAN COMEDY EVENT to the home of Comedy!!! "Hackney Empire" The Show promises to be the funiest Comedy show you have ever seen....Sunday 19th June 2011 The Roast of *HARVEY* Hackney Empire 291 Mare Street. E8 1EJ Comedians On The Night Will Be:✯✯ SLIM ✯✯ Mr Funny Himself**...
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...
Has Glee gone gangster?
Hands up, how many of you watch Glee? You know who you are! Glee is currently one of America's biggest shows with over a million viewers tuning in each week in the UK.The success of this show is phenomenal and the cast are even embarking on a world tour. For those who are unfamiliar with the show, it follows...
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...
Plan B wins big at the Ivor Novello Awards
The songwriting elite gathered at the Grosvenor House in London yesterday to witness rapper/singer-songwriter Plan B win Songwriter Of The Year, Best Album and the PRS For Music Most Performed Work Award for 'She Said' at The Ivor Novello Awards. Plan B whose real name is Benjamin Drew has had an amazing year and certainly deserved the win.Dizzee Rascal...
Wireless Festival 2011, 1-3 July at Hyde Park
This London festival held at Hyde Park features big name international headliners and rising stars. With multiple stages of spectacular music you get the best in hip hop, rnb, pop, dance, rock and more. The festival sits alongside fairground rides, food stalls, a massive beer garden, artist signing booths, music workshops, chill-out areas, market stalls and more. Wireless Festival...
Woman Vs Womaniser
From the tender age of four J.C Johnson became aware of his ability to charm women. After being thrown out of his home aged fourteen, it wasn’t long before he realised he could use his ‘gift’ with women to get him almost anything his heart desired. However, getting what he wanted from women eventually took its toll and he...
Stepping away from the group One82 Hill, Steelo makes a name as a solo artist
Having started singing and performing in the four piece boy group One82 Hill, they toured the UK opening shows for artists such as SWV, Foxy Brown, Coolio, Dru Hill, 112, Damage to name a few.Having taken his experience with One82, Steelo then progressed on to being a Solo artist whilst working with top names such as Davinche, Dexplicit, 2...
Amazing new images from Beyonce
Beyonce always looks amazing whether it is on the red carpet, in music videos, or on tour with the release of her latest single Run the World (Girls) her camp have also released a set of press shots to accompany it where the singer looks stunning as usual. Check them out below.Columbia Records will release “4,” the fourth solo...
Ever heard of Dhol drumming band? Well you have now!
We’ve seen many walks of life come on to the music scene. One of them is Drumline Entertainment, a well-known Indian (dhol) drumming band in the UK Asian music scene. They infuse the beats of the Indian drum with western and eastern music, including the sounds of reggae, funky house, bhangra, hip hop and R&B. Proven to entertain...