That issh Crazy! Katy Perry Covers N****s In Paris
So Katy Perry decides to cover a song in which she can't even say the first word of the official title, the word embarrassing comes to mind.Katy Perry shot to fame with her playful, fun loving song, 'I kissed A Girl' and since then we have had plenty of tracks that may be on you may playlist for a...
Introducing Mayer Hawthorne
With exceptional accolades from papers such as the New York Times and an illustrious following of artists, (from Justin Timberlake to Ghostface Killah), Mayer Hawthorne has already made a significant impact on the music world! Hailed for a soulful yet distinctive voice, impressive videos and unique style, this American Singer, Producer, Songwriter, DJ and Multi-instrumentalist, is clearly demonstrating the...
JLS Proud of Sport Relief single
Just a few years ago, the majority of people would have been pressed to even name one popular band who hailed from the X-Factor. This, obviously, changed following the phenomenal success of JLS. There’s no denying that as a teenager I was just a little bit of a fan. They were all over every teenage girl’s bedroom and Facebook walls, not...
The 696 Form – Keeping us safe or crushing urban music?
London 360 reporter Rosa Doherty explores the impact that the 696 form is having on the urban music scene, both positively and negatively. The 696 form unites promoters, club owners and the police over the safety of London club nights, but some believe that this power, which began as a positive initiative, is being exploited. If you ever wondered why certain...
Mother’s Day film moments we weren’t SEXpecting
Over two thirds of 18-30 somethings get caught out by raunchy movie moments watched with parents, dutiful sons and daughters beware: new research reveals over 70% of 18-30 somethings have been embarrassed by unforeseen raunchy film scenes watched with their parents or in-laws. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44zNphZdnXc&feature=related From the cheeky making-of porn scenes in Love Actually, to the naughty opening scenes of Bridesmaids, millions of gift givers could be caught off guard...
The Official Converse Block party with Wiley, Skepta and P Money!
The official Converse Block Party with Converse UK and JD Sports on the 29th April 2012!The Converse Block Party is a unique, exciting urban culture affair that will take place at London’s Legendary Old Vic Tunnels on Sunday 29th April 2012. This event is in conjunction with launching Converse’s Spring 2012 Star Player foot wear range. Through live performances...
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Finding that special gift can be a bit of a challenge; although she will absolutely love whatever you purchase this year show some true appreciation. Make this Mother's Day truly memorable. As usual we are here too give you a guide to the hottest gifts. So start shopping! Help Mumsy get indulgent this Sunday with Beyond Organic Skin Care’s products. Let...
SBTV DJ Melody Kane is taking over
DJ Melody Kane is SBTV's vivacious resident disc jockey, an iLuvLive regular and is aiming to push female DJs to the top with the return of the Female DJ Takeova event. Flavour’s Catherine Ababio met her at the oh-so swanky W Hotel, in Central London, to find out what life is like for DJ Melody Kane on and off the decks.The...
Get Sorted for St Patrick’s Day with Sourz
Sourz is getting in the spirit this weekend by releasing its latest St Patrick’s Day themed cocktails that are sure to make a splash with revellers across the nation on one of the biggest party occasions of the year. Sourz also presents its first-ever pre-mixed offering, new Sourz Fusionz, which comes in two refreshing flavours, Apple Bite and Purple Twist....
His/Her Essentials
Her Essentials1 Philip Kingsley Re-Moisturizing Shampoo, £14.75For amazingly soft and strong hair, without stripping the life out of it. Put the life back in!2 Kérastase Elixir Ultime, £27.85This multifunctional hair treatment will have locks looking flawless, with a complex of four precious oils keeping it nourished throughout the day.3 Nail Rock Nail Wraps, £6.65Give it some rock’n’roll with...
ADEWALE AKINNUOYE-AGBAJE
This London-born actor first came to our attention in the film Congo and then for his role in TV series Oz as the unforgettable and striking Simon Adebisi, so making Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje a household name. Others will remember him as Nigerian drug smuggler Mr Eko in award-winning hit TV show Lost. His roles in popular films, such as The Bourne...
Lady Mc wins Drum & Bass Award
Lady Mc is one of the most highly regarded and hardest working artists in drum & bass, she is now the proud winner of the well deserved Best Female MC at the 2012 National Drum & Bass awards. Alongside her efforts to stay on top in the D&B game, Lady Mc runs the London Urban Arts Academy an award-winning...
5 of the Best… Jean Shirts
Hands up if you've never seen a jean shirt? Hmm no one? Well I'm not surprised, the 80s are back with jean material being used in everything, rucksacks, snap backs and shirts! Take a look at 5 of the very best of them. River Island 'Blue denim embroidery shirt' £40 Topman 'Denim Ikat Pocket Shirt' £35 Energie 'Lattitude Jean Shirt' £85 Obey 'Coastal' Long...
Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli is one of the few rappers making music that speaks volumes and is still commercially feasible at the same time. The Brooklyn rapper came onto the music scene in the late 1990’s as a member of Black Star, educating and entertaining people with his music, which is perhaps why he was named by Jay Z and 50...
Stylefile
Welcome to the first Style File for 2012! I hope everything is going well for you. Last year was crazily busy for me – and this year isn’t going to be any different! I’m studying to be a teacher so I can use my styling and clothes-making skills to teach the next generation. It’s been hard juggling studying, styling and...
IMAGINE SPA
Flavour indulges in pure relaxation at the launch of Imagine Spa, dedicated to creating bespoke packages catering specifically to your needs. It’s lovely being pampered while rubbing shoulders with stylish celebs, such as BB from Dirty Sexy Things, the fabulous Made In Chelsea crew, Vanessa Feltz and TOWIE’s Lauren Goodger. The atmosphere is calm and comfortable, the experience filled with...
Welcome to the world of Chris Ramsey
Chris Ramsey is one of the most exciting comedians to appear on the comedy circuit in recent years. We caught up with the man with the best hair in comedy to discuss amongst other thing his new Edinburgh comedy award nominated Offermation tour. You easily have the best hair in comedy today was that a conscious decision?Definitely. I compiled a...
Future Flavour
So who do we have in this next installment of Future Flavours? Well there is a femcee from East London called Bad Gal Ronster, a rock outfit called the Thirst ready to quench you with some rock-funk-soulful something, the first lady out of Dizzee Rascal’s camp Dirtee Stank records, Pepper and another lady signing to a massive label (Digital...
Fresh Future Flavour – V Simmons
You might have spotted him in Jamal Edward's TV advert for Google Chrome, spitting some “mad rhymes” - rapper V Simmons is definitely one to watch out for this year. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gtKtxfqKtE]The west London bred MC initially gained his internet fame back when he was known as Starz, spitting some bars on SB.TV’s ‘Warm Up Sessions’ and having a ‘Behind...
Style Hunter
It’s cold out, but this gorgeous couple look cosy as they cuddle in busy central London. Helen, from Yorkshire, wears a black jacket and camel colour sweater from Zara, with a Patrick Cox brown bag and vintage boots. Tom, from Wales, wears a navy jumper and grey trousers both from Gap and a grey coat from All Saints. After...
Young and Ambitious : Rose Brown
Most 20-year-olds spend their birthday pampering themselves, preparing for a night out on the town with their BFFs. However, on Rose Brown’s 20th birthday the Birmingham-born entrepreneur could be found in overalls, hair tied up in a ponytail, painting her Pure Halal Beauty storefront.The first of its kind in the UK, her shop sells only Halal-certified products, using the...
Ashley Walters: My top 10 music artists who act
When the bosses at Flavour told me that as Guest Editor I had to come up with a feature for this month’s issue, I thought it would be best to play to my strengths and talk about what I’ve known all my life. As an artist who started in acting at a young age, then crossed over into music,...
Cover story: Alexandra Burke
So this month our guest editor Ashley Walters catches up with the ultra-sexy and very feisty Alexandra Burke, following her sizzling photo shoot for Flavour. Not one to be shy, it didn’t take long for her to give us the lowdown on her love life, fantasy man and career path. The talented songstress also shares a few secrets on...
Cover story: DAPPY
An invite to his uncle’s house finds us welcomed by three dogs, jumping, barking and sniffing, while his styling team in the living room tell us he’s getting styled and his hair cut. Eventually Dappy emerges in signature woolly hat, chinos and Nikes. ‘I’m so sorry, I had a bit of a madness, life is crazy – it’s not...
Win Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season on DVD!
To celebrate the release of HBO’S epic fantasy series ‘Game of Thrones’, which will be coming to DVD and Blu-ray on 5th March, you’ll be excited to know that we’re giving you the chance to win one of the three amazing copies on DVD! Combining a mythical world with a generation of family feuds, bloody war, treachery, murder, lies and...
Free Download: Smiler- Delorean ft Wretch 32
Set to establish himself as one of 2012’s most vital new talents, south London rapper Smiler will release his first Warner Bros Records single ‘Delorean’ as a free download. The track will feature on his latest mixtape ‘All I Know.' Get your free download now!
Hair Stop
Laura, 24, from Sydney, has been living in London for over two years and has clearly adjusted well to the weather. ‘I’ve recently changed my look again,’ she says. ‘It used to be florescent pink and purple. It’s a lot of maintenance and hard work, but it’s worth it.’ She bleaches and recolours her hair every week with La...
Hard Boiled Sweets
Hard Boiled Sweets is one of David Hughes latest productions that is probably one of the strongest and most realistic British gangster films to hit the Cinema screen this year.The film is set on the famous South-End on Sea which is mostly recognised for its amusement parks, seaside and cheap B&B’s. Hard Boiled Sweets goes beyond all of that...