Jason Derulo: On the grind since he was 5
Having shot to fame with the monster hit Whatcha Say, many were quick to write off Jason Derulo as just another one-hit wonder. However, such suggestions were quickly dispelled thanks to the success of his follow up single In My Head, which netted him his first UK No 1.In London to promote his self-titled debut album, Jason is grateful...
Gadgets
Sony Ericsson MBW Bluetooth Watches Sony Ericsson’s MBW range of Bluetooth watches for men and women, created together with experts in watch technology Fossil, have brought together contemporary design and innovative Bluetooth technology to give you the convenience of controlling your phone from your wristwatch. You don’t have to fumble around in your back pocket or bag for your mobile...
The Fashion interview with Mythy Myrnáe
Twenty-three year old west Londoners Myrná Kennedy and Merytha Hazel are best friends and now business partners. Having gone to school together once they finished they grew apart but managed to find each other again through the social networking site Facebook a few years later. Despite the years apart their close friendship was re-ignited and now they are business...
Fan’s allowed into Michael Jackson’s cemetery
It has almost been a year since the King of Pop Michael Jackson tragically passed away but fans will be pleased to find out that they are allowed into the cemetery where the late king of pop is buried on the anniversary of his death on 25 Jun.A spokesman for LA police have confirmed an area will be set...
Kissing Frogs part 6
Every fortnight Zowie Edwards will be regaling Flavour readers with her dating tales from the Urban Jungle…….I’m getting rather au fait with this dating malarkey now. Whereas 12 weeks ago the thought of an intimate chat with some guy I’d never met before terrified me to my very core, I’m now at the stage where I’m relishing the chance...
Zowie Edwards’ Tips from the Urban Dating Jungle
Flavour columnist Zowie Edwards went on ten dates to test the internet dating waters and report back to Flavour readers on London’s single male population (it was a tough job, but someone had to do it!). Fans of the column will know her antics saw her get drunk and walk into the side of a tube train, have issues...
Sucker Punch: Boxing up the Court
Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square is undergoing somewhat of a renovation. Having developed a reputation for producing some of the best new work in London the award winning venue is gearing up to produce Roy Williams latest play Sucker Punch, which will involve a major reconstruction with the main Jerwood Theatre stage being transformed into a boxing...
It’s A Steal! Weleda Win 9 Beauty Awards For Top Value
Green beauty pioneer Weleda is celebrating another clutch of accolades for its natural bodycare range, this time de-bunking the myth that organic products are expensive. Weleda’s latest crop proves that natural beauty products definitely don’t cost the earth! 9 award-winning products have been voted Beauty Bible Beauty Steals.Over the past 13 years, since publication of their first book The...
Kay Jay at The Indigo Lounge review
Ah, the 80s. Rar-ra skirts, ghetto-blasters, the era that sense and style forgot….. Remember watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and flipping pogs as your parents did that weird, dinosaur-hands shuffle dance whilst sipping babycham, looks of bliss on their faces as Luther Vandross and his ilk blared out of your brand new CD player? Well, reminisce no more, for...
ACS Kings & Queens: Jacqstar
Jacqui James, 20, maybe studying sociology but she’s revealing her creative sidethrough fashion with her emerging label Jacqstar. Here we talk to the south Londoner about her entry as a designer in ACS Kings and Queens – an inter-university beauty pageant.Why did you enter ACS Kings and Queens?: I entered ACS Kings and Queens initially because a friend recommended...
ACS Kings & Queens: Horacia
Makeda Beckford named her fashion line after her middle name Horacia. She says: ‘My middle name is very unique like my designs.’ The 25-year-old graduated from Ravensbourne in 2008 from doing a BA in women’s wear fashion design. She has been paired with Bedfordshire university to create designs for the contestants taking part in ACS Kings and Queens –...
Behind the scenes pics from The Losers
Check out the behind the scenes images for this summer blockbuster, The Losers starring Idris Elba, Zoe Saldana and Columbus Short.
Soul Mavericks win Sony Ericsson’s UK B-Boy Championships
Last night the National Qualifiers of the Sony Ericsson B-Boy Championships took place at London's Islington Academy. Crews from across the country came together to compete for the highly coveted title of National Champions.Soul Mavericks took the title after a spectacular showdown in the final against London crew La Familia, who came runners-up.Through their b-boy moves Soul Mavericks didn’t...
Kensaye Russell: Producer extraordinaire
Introducing Kensaye Russell a dynamic yet distinct Hip-hop Soul Producer from London. Originally representing France and Haiti, he has been living in the UK for over 11 years and has made music for Artcha, Mensa, Speech Debelle, and Femi (From Kidulthood/Adulthood). Kensaye music has recently been played on Westside Radio and Mystic FM, and has also featured in Hip-Hop...
Miss Tila aka Tila Tequila
MySpace made her famous, MTV made her a reality star and a new single could make her a pop star! Miss Tila aka Tila Tequila releases her debut single ‘I Love My DJ’ today! iCandy will be getting to know this tiny beauty, with an exclusive photoshoot and interview, but for now check out the her track, available today...
ACS Kings & Queens: Blaque Dot
Leona Simms is the force behind the label Blaque Dot and says: ‘Good luck to all the contestants in ACS Kings and Queen’s I am sure the best person will win.’ To find out who that will be you will have to get down to the event but before that lets find out little bit more about Leona.Tell me...
ACS Kings and Queens: L’AKOT
London College of Fashion graduate Brenda Slot has teamed up with students of Kingston University to showcase the designs of her brand L’AKOT at the ACS Kings and Queens inter-university beauty pageant.What are your thoughts on the event? I did it last year and applied again, so that should answer it for you.How would you describe the style of the...
Reggae Gold 2010 goes football world cup
Gyptian’s chartopping single Hold You, Busy Signal’s romantic tune Sweet Love (Night Shift), As We Enter from the Distant Relatives Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley and Nas, Major Lazer featuring Mr. Lex and Santigold Hold the Line and Skip to Ma Luu by Serani featuring Ding Dong. Reggae Gold are just some of the hot tracks featured on the latest...
Where are they now? Randy Jackson from Big Brovaz
Have you ever wondered what happened to some of your favourite artists? We do and In Where Are They Now? Flavourmag will be tracking down a few long last celebrities from the '90s and early 2000, to find out where they are and how they’ve been.This week we went in search of a band that was hyped as the softer...
Get the look with America Ferrera
America Ferrera stars in a new hilarious comedy called Our Family Wedding. In this clash-of-cultures comedy, two overbearing dads must put their differences aside to plan the wedding of their son and daughter in less than two weeks."Our marriage, their wedding." It's lesson number one for any newly engaged couple, Lucia (America Ferrera) and Marcus (Lance Gross) are no...
Adam Ficek: Roses, Kings, Castles
Best known as a former member from the Babyshambles, Adam Ficek's band Roses Kings Castles plays an intimate gig at Quintessentially Soho at the House of St Barnabus. Check out these exclusive pictures from the gig.Photo's by Emily Bailey
Will Smith’s son Jaden rapping on track with Justin Bieber
Not just set with dominating the box office with his movie The Karate Kid, Jaden Smith is also taking after his father Will Smith in music. Check out the video below with sees Jaden team up with teen singing sensation Justin Bieber on the track Never Say Never taken from The Karate Kid soundtrack.http://www.youtube.com/v/_Z5-P9v3F8w
Cool & Dre with Trey Songz and Fat Joe in Queensbridge Park NY
Dre, Fat Joe, Trey Songz and Cool pose in front of Queensbridge Park on Monday, June 7 on the set of the video for Fat Joe’s upcoming second single, "If it Ain't about Money" featuring Trey Songz produced by Cool & Dre. Fat Joe's album titled The Darkside: Volume 1 scheduled to be released on July 27th, 2010.
Flavour at the Capital FM Summer Ball
Yesterday Flavour headed down to get all the backstage and performance gossip from the Capital FM Summer Ball at Wembley. With There ridiculously hot headliners including Usher, JLS, Cheryl Cole, Rihanna and Tinie Tempah this was guaranteed to be an event not to be missed.Usher kicked off the action performing hits like Caught Up. He stepped things up a...
Akon talks exclusively about the World Cup, Africa and Michael Jackson
Multi-platinum recording artist Akon, has teamed up with R&B sensation Keri Hilson to produce - 'Oh Africa,' an exhilarating football anthem released to help under privileged African youngsters, and in doing so speaks of three of Akon’s favourite things: his passion for music, pride for his country and love for football. It wonderfully displays countries celebrating...
Twilight’s Kirsten Stewart in Flaunt Magazine
Actress and star of the film Twilight; Kristen Stewart features in this month's Flaunt Magazine and comments on paparazzi, twitter, and fame as well as her work.“I really love what I do. It’s just a different life,” she concludes, pressing fingers deeper into the tendons above her shoulder blade. “I get defensive and that has probably perpetuated people’s idea...
Chris Brown Flaunts it in mag and denied visa to the UK
Chris Brown will be featured in a six page editorial spread in the latest edition of “Flaunt” magazine. The poster boy showed off his multiple tattoos and switched between a smart and casual look for the shots. This comes on the eve of Chris Brown's UK tour getting cancelled as his visa was denied due to a serious criminal...
Win tickets to Into the Hoods
11 year-old street dance sensation Akai, who won the popular Sky 1 Got to Dance contest in February 2010, will follow in the footsteps of Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson, when he joins the cast of Into the Hoods at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall this summer.From 30 July – 15 August, Akai will play a lead role...
The Big Fest: this summers hottest party in the Midlands,
Midlands’s natives Tenny Ten, Frixion and the DNA dancers will be supporting number one chart toppers Tinie Tempah and Wiley on stage at this summer’s hottest music event The Big Fest at The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton on Sunday 27th June. Brought to you by award winning youth lifestyle publication Flavour Magazine and The Big Live an incredible line up of hit...
Is Nicki Minaj swagger jacking Lil Kim’s style?
Is Nicki Minaj swagger jacking Lil Kim's style? Drake has reportedly defended Nicki Minaj after Lil Kim and Ray J suggested that the newcomer should pay her respects to Kim.The rap veteran told a concert audience on Friday that Minaj ought to pay homage to her for paving the way for her recent success.While Drake blasted Lil Kim and...