Top Model of Colour crowns its winners for 2010
On Saturday 27th November the Top Model of Colour (TMC) 2010 Grand Finale event was held at Porchester Hall in West London.Top Model of Colour (TMC) is a modelling competition with a difference. It’s been going strong for 5 years and takes competitors from black, mixed, Hispanic and other ethnic minorities who are typically under represented in the...
Win the chance to fly out to Netherlands by entering a publishing competition
AllHipHop.com, the most widely read Hip Hop entity in the world has joined forces with New Skool Rules, towards an international publishing competition. The winner gets flown out to the Netherlands to attend the New Skool Rules conference in April 2011 - the largest international urban music conference in the world along with a 1500 euro advance!Over the past...
Chatroom: Hannah Murray
Hannah Murray is one of the nation’s most adored young actresses who first shot to fame as Cassie in Channel 4 drama Skins. With a sweet personality and cute smile she has brains to boot (she’s studying English at Queens College), and this actress proves there’s no excuse not to follow both your professional and academic passions.Since the age...
Miss Frank: Sisters are doin’ it for themselves
Graziella Affinita and Shar Alexandra are two of the original Miss Frank members. After performing outstandingly well in 2009’s The X Factor, the girls became what we now know as the core of the titular group.Since leaving The X Factor, the face of Miss Frank has changed to include another show contestant, Cherelle Basquin, who was recruited after the...
Donell Jones: is right where he wants to be…
When it comes to RnB, Donell Jones has impeccable taste. Born in Chicago Illinois in 1973, his musical inspirations are unquestionably some of the best. His hometown alone boasts an array of extremely talented and gifted artists, such as R Kelly, Lupe Fiasco, Common, female rapper Da Brat and rising artist Jeremih. Donell uniquely sets himself apart with his...
The Wanted: A new breed of boyband
Made up of Max, Jay, Tom, Siva and Nathan The Wanted scored a number one with their debut single All Time Low and their second single Heart Vacancy hit the number 3 spot as this issue was going to press. Here they spill the beans on celebrating chart success, their plans for pop world domination and who has been...
Review: Sleek presents Flavour Live end of year special
The last Sleek presents Flavour Live for 2010 moved to Cargo - one of London’s best music venues – to end the year in style with Egypt, Miss Frank, Mr Midas and Ashleigh Ashley jamming on stage with The Bakery, an extremely talented live band of musicians and backing singers.With performances on the night also by actor and emcee...
X Factor: Week 15 Recap
Another week, another song, another acts dream will dramatically end as the remaining 7 become 5 in a double elimination just 4 weeks before the festive season. This weeks theme is Rock night, and the acts get the chance to perform 2 legendary Rock songs to strengthen their chances, as we get closer and closer to discovering the winner...
Win tickets to Electronica NYE @ Gatecrasher Birmingham
Flavour are giving away six tickets to a new year's eve party not to miss with the hottest names in electronic music right now - Mark Ronson, Annie Mac, Sidney Samson, Hed Kandi and Jaymo and Andy George will be making their Gatecrasher Birmingham debut on the dawn of a new decade and the biggest night of the year!This...
Stomp the Yard: Homecoming
Stomp the Yard: Homecoming is the latest in a long line of street dance movies to hit our local multiplexes. Over the past few years we’ve seen an avalanche of these kind of films and there’s no doubt that they have influenced recent trends and in their own way and have led to a renewed interest in dance culture.Rising...
Glee to perform on X Factor semi-final!
Two of the biggest TV shows in the world are coming together for one incredible night. The cast of Glee have been confirmed to appear live on the semi-finals of X Factor on Sunday December 5th.Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn),...
Red Bull BPM Launch: free party in Shoreditch
On Wednesday 1st December, Red Bull proudly introduces Red Bull BPM to the UK, with a free show for you music lovers. The application that enables any music lover to dj will be hosting one of the biggest parties of the month. Kicking off at 8pm at East Village, Shoreditch, don't miss this opportunity to join RedBull to check...
Capital FM brings Jingle Bell Ball to O2
London's No.1 hit music station 95.8 Capital FM is once more taking over the O2 Arena to bring you the Jingle Bell Ball with the biggest artists performing the biggest tracks.Kylie Minogue, The Black Eyed Peas, Labrinth, JLS and many other massive acts will be performing their hits. Tickets for the two shows sold out in under one hour...
Aggro Santos & Kimberley Walsh in ‘Like U Like’
Here is the new Aggro Santos video for ‘Like U Like’ featuring Kimberley Walsh from Girls Aloud. Aggro Santos is set to release his third single ‘Like U Like’ on January 17th and the single features the exclusive debut solo performance of Kimberley Walsh (band member of Girls Aloud). ‘Like U Like’ is set to provide the perfect follow-up to...
Win Knight and Day on DVD
Flavour are giving away two copies of this high octane action-comedy, starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz!The adrenaline-fueled, fun-filled global escapade Knight and Day gets wilder and crazier with an Extended Edition Blu-ray Disc (BD) and DVD release on 13 December 2010 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The Knight and Day Extended Edition delivers seven never-before-seen minutes...
Beverly Bond: the woman behind Black Girls Rock
Beverly Bond – is a successful businesswoman, mentor, a former model turned DJ, even an executive producer, writer, and founder of non-profit foundation Black Girls Rock. The organisation embraces youth empowerment, thrives on mentoring and inspiring inner-city girls through various art forms and is also a prestigious Awards ceremony which honours some of the most amazing female black figures...
X Factor: Week 14 Recap
With all the drama and entertainment dominating London’s newspapers each week surrounding the The X Factor contestants, it doesn’t surprise me that millions still religiously tune in every weekend to watch the performances and results, despite protesting that the show is fixed.During the week, it was reported that estranged Over 28’s act Wagner Carrilho...
Chipmunk on the past, present and future
He’s been away now he’s back but who is Chipmunk? Don’t let the headline fool you. Just because Chipmunk has been away doesn’t mean he’s not been hard at work. If anything, he has been busier than a busy bee seeking honey.Already we’ve seen the talented rapper rise from the underground to the top of the charts after notching up...
Strike a pose to win in ASUS & Comet promotion
Striking a pose in a Comet Store could lead to a walk-on role in a new Brit film and nearly £200 of Christmas Shopping vouchers.ASUS, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era, and Comet have launched a cracking new promotion in the run-up to Christmas, offering busy shoppers the chance to win a walk-on...
Jay Mya – In The Morning
'In The Morning' is the fun debut single from Jay Mya releasing on 29th November. As the man behind Drunken Boy Records from South Yorkshire, and promoting big UK Urban talent such as Chipmunk and Bashy, Jay finally feels it's time for him to add his own flavour to the music scene.Jay Mya is everything you need for a...
Kasha – The Realism
UK's Hip Hop star Kasha has just released his music video "The Realism". The phenomenal performer's video became the 3rd most tweeted music video yesterday, as well as being shown in every shopping center in the UK.The Realism is a high energy, ferocious delivery to Kasha's first single off his new collection. With conscious lyrics, intense flows, pounding...
Mercedes – Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber is the debut single from Mercedes - a model, dancer, singer and... on one occassion an actor in a film by John Malkovich. Born in London to her Jamaican father, Mercedes grew up in Copenhagen with her Indian/South American mother. With plenty of musical knowledge and influence thanks to her mother's DJ friends, it was an early...
Jay-Z ‘Decoded’ book giveaway
Decoded shares the story of Jay-Z's life through the codes that define him, told through lyrics, images and personal narrative and Flavour are giving away the special book to 10 lucky readers.In this book, the multi-platinum selling recording artist gives unparalleled insight into his background, influences and the artistic process that shape his work. Each chapter features a highly personal...
Who do you see as a pioneer in the music game?
Whilst at the London leg of the MOBOs tour, an event organised by URBAN DEVELOPMENT & the MOBOs which hit six cities across the UK, I grabbed a few members of the audience to get their say on who they believe is a pioneer in the game! Here’s what they had to say:1. “For me, it’s Tinie, Stryder, Chipmunk...
Win tickets to the Clothes Show Live 2010
Clothes Show Live 2010 is back to host the hottest and most stylish fashion and beauty event of the year! Returning to Birmingham's NEC, 3 - 8 December 2010 and bringing together hundreds of your favourite fashion and beauty brands and boutiques; non-stop catwalk shows and the UK's hottest celebrities, it's the ultimate shopping destination this party season! And...
2010 Soul Train Awards
It's interesting as I begin writing this recap of this year's Soul Train Awards, because prior to the actual performances of the evening, on the big screen hovering over the stage, was playing vintage rare footage from the early 70s of Soul Train episodes with legendary host Don Cornelius interviewing a number of also legendary performers including James...
Sunday Girl – Stop Hey
Releasing on 16th January, Jade Williams aka Sunday Girl arrives with the outstanding pop gem – Stop Hey. A delightful moment of pure pop perfection, Stop Hey inhabits the glorious meeting point between Feist, the Human League and Kylie.Sunday Girl has made some serious headway in 2010 – thanks to...
Discounts at Seven Dials Shopping Evening
Whether you are a fan of high-end fashion, street styles, vintage apparel, sportswear or gadget stores, you will find it all in Seven Dials and with 20% off for one night only on Thursday 25th November.With Seven Dials Shopping Evening, you can say goodbye to high street hell this festive season in Covent Garden...
X Factor: Week 13 Recap
From hairdressing salons, to supermarket checkouts, school playgrounds, or college common rooms - everyone's topic of conversation involves the nation’s favourite talent show - The X Factor. With just nine acts left, let's see which stories will emerge about the remaining hopefuls after elimination. Tonight is Elton John night, who will really perform to...
Virgin Media Pioneers
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