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Hounslow-born singer/songwriter, Jay Sean makes US chart history by becoming the first British urban artist to have a number one single in America.Jay Sean’s single, ‘Down’ has just hit the top spot in the Billboard Hot 100 chart –...
This is the extract taken out of 50 Cent’s new book The 50th Law, which currently is topping the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and WHSmiths bestsellers lists.The greatest fear people have is that of being themselves. They...
Flavour hooks up with hot young Cleveland-born rapper Kid Cudi to talk Jay-Z, why honesty is the best policy, and having longevity in a fickle music industry.How did you get the name Kid Cudi? My last name is Mescudi and...
Model/singer Diane O’ Sullivan talks to Flavour after modelling for their Apple Bottoms cover shoot. Here the 25 year-old, Leo tells us a little bit more about herself.How did you break into the world of modelling? I was approached in...
Youth charity ‘Broken silence’ has announced its winning acts from talent show to raise awareness of sickle cell disease.The talent show finalists were split into four categories: under 14’s, vocalists, lyricists and dancers and were judged by a panel...
Orange are running a series of Monkey Hologram Gigs around the UK and featuring hologram performances from UK’s very own Pixie Lott, N-Dubz and Tinchy Stryder.The Monkey Hologram Gigs are the first ever multi-artist hologram gigs to be staged...
The bfm International Film Festival has announced the line-up for its 2009 program. The festival which runs from 6-10th November is the UK’s premier film festival dedicated to celebrating black world cinema.The five day festival will present over 60 films...
Animated, energetic, charismatic, and hysterical are just a few words that describe America’s unique, award winning comedy talent Will-E Robo. Billed as P’diddy’s No.1 Bad boy of comedy (the U.S. HBO TV series,) Will is a universal comedian, overflowing...
Rihanna decided to show off her bad girl side in the September 2009 issue of Vogue Italy. The sneak peak of the photos was published by Rihanna Daily.The pictures were taken last month right after Chris Brown was sentenced...
Steve Porter ~ Song writer, producer & musician with English blues/rock band Nice As Pie, started playing drums at the tender age of 9 and has had a passion for music ever since. Aside from being a musician, Steve...
Travelling around Europe’s party centrals, Crazy Cousinz’s singer Kyla has been very busy leading the life of one of the UK’s top up-and-coming entertainers. Amongst her stories of madness from Kos to Ibiza, she makes time to tell Flavour...
The up-and-coming fashion label Honor Gold has already made the right impression in the fashion industry. Drawing on style icons such as Vivienne Westwood and Chanel, this unique and original brand is definitely one to look out for. Without...
Young professionals and graduates today have different priorities to that of 10 to 20 years ago. In the past it was the norm to settle down in your 20s and get on the property ladder. Today, things are very...
Adulthood, Bullet Boy, Rolling With The Nines, heard of them? Well if you haven’t ever seen a film about the life of the UK youth then you need to. The next film in the firing line is called 1DAY,...
In 1996 the world was introduced to 112, a young and fresh boy group out of ATL signed to the growing Bad Boy Record label roster. This group, which later went on to sell millions of records worldwide, receive...
On Tuesday 6 October, as part of Black History Month and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sickle Cell, Guanabara and Cellar Door team up to present Best of British with live performances from the cream of UK talent,...
The UK’s urban music media will have an unparalleled opportunity to meet the leading lights and newest talent in independent urban music, at an event being held by the Association of Independent Music (AIM) in association with Diaspora on...
"We Are Africans" is the powerful new single by JJC which embodies the meaning and significance of Black History Month. "We Are Africans" combines the sentiment of pride with clear messages of unity and positivity. Serious, but also...
A new and exciting Drama School is about to open its doors in London!“Aspire 2 Act Drama School” will be launching in early October 2009. It plans to be both a launch pad and a training ground for those...
X-Factor runners up JLS and chart toppers N-Dubz shared the limelight on Wednesday with U.S. star Beyonce after all three acts won two MOBO awards each celebrating black, urban music and held for the first time outside London this...
Don't Shank, Just Skank is a funky house track based on the 2009 music phenomenon of skanks 'Migraine Skank' 'Head, Shoulderz, Kneez and Toez' 'Tribal Skank' - there's even been a Swine Flu Skank!Don't Shank, Just Skank (It Doesnt'...
Find out from those in the know on Wednesday, September 30 at a Central Birmingham location to be confirmed. The event is from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Featuring Heart FM Breakfast Show host Ed James as Chair, telly...
It was down to the serious business at last this weekend, as we reached the 'boot camp' stage of the competition, where 200 would-be winners were whittled down, first to 50 and then finally to a lucky 24, who...
Whilst the Premier League is in full effect and the rest of the sports world are praising Team GB’s efforts at the World Championships, we at Flavour decided to take a step away from the crowd and be different. Here,...
This one is a hot paty tune!! After the US Hit "Fallen Soldier", his collaborations with Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, Jim Jones .. DEMARCO is coming back with a dancehall/soca anthem to keep the summer going till Christmas with...
The first night of ITV's weekend X-Factor extravaganza (marking the end of the auditions) kicked off with more fizzle than bang - is it just me or is the split of airtime dedicated to timewasters versus actual talent skewing...
The 2009 production of Fame is not a remake – it’s a reinvention. Using the 1980’s Oscar winning classic as a template, it follows a new generation of hopefuls all training at a New York Performing Arts school. But...
Whether it is summertime or winter if you would like to experience a Caribbean destination that looks as perfect in reality as it does in the brochures then St. Lucia is the place. With its tropical rainforests, amazing beaches,...
Myrto Stamoum, a south west Greek native residing in Kent, has just won the River Island Gold Award of £20, 000 for her women’s wear design at Graduate Fashion Week. The 24 year-old is graduating from the UCA, Rochester...
What do you get when two young, ambitious, experienced and driven individuals come together? A whole host of fresh and unique ideas just waiting to be probed, explored and presented to the world. The discovery of a niche in...