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Watch the City Splash 2014 highlights @citysplashfest
Watch the highlights from the City Splash Reggae Festival at the Roundhouse. New to London’s vibrant festival scene came City Splash, an event celebrating sound system culture in the heart of the city. Bringing the vibes of the Caribbean to the centre of London, City Splash Festival is an all-day festival with a line up of great bands, sound systems...
Scorcher, Dru Blu, Krept And Konan Featured On This Is UK Rap Vol.2 Compilation
Literally every track on This Is UK Rap Vol.2 are worthy of multiple spins - some of them will leave you craving for actual albums from their players. From the South West to the North and back through Scotland, extreme heat is firing up, but bringing us some refreshing breeze are G Frsh, Blade Brown, Ja Ja Soze, English...
Black Girls Rock 2015: The Show, The Nominees and The Winners
Arriving at its fifth successful year, Black Girls Rock 2015 is one of the few platforms that celebrates the achievements of women of colour across the globe. This award show was created by founder Beverly Bond and has grown from strength to strength. With alumni of accomplished honourees, that includes women who excel in their field of work. The show...
Goldierocks and then some
Ok, Goldierocks aka Sam Hall epitomises Flavour magazine; young, talented and ambitious in the nicest sense of the word. From her early days grafting as an intern on some of the biggest stations (for free) to now being one of the most wanted and renowned DJs, Goldierocks has achieved all by determination and “ a passion” for everything she...
Lena Dunham, Whoopi Goldberg, Rachel Weisz + more on Variety Magazine
The Power of Women Issue 2015 has arrived and puts the spotlights on five famous stars who use their celebrity to bring attention to good causes. Kim Kardashian, Lena Dunham, Whoopi Goldberg, Rachel Weisz and Glen Close grace give individual covers.Lena Dunham says she wasn’t aware of the horrors of sex trafficking until recently. But from the moment she heard...
Conor Scott drops brand-new EP ‘Life Now’
Northern Irish singer-songwriter Conor Scott releases brand-new EP 'Life Now' After making the difficult decision of moving back home to Belfast after 4 years of living in London, Conor was swiftly back on tour with Ryan McMullan across the UK and Europe and soon after he supported Hudson Taylor at their infamous Christmas show run in Whelan’s, followed by his own sold-out Belfast...
Alex Wheatle – Centre Stage
With his new novel The Dirty South, Alex goes from strength to strengthIt is often said that the best stories are borne out of our own personal experiences. Six books into his literary career and British-Caribbean author, Alex Wheatle, still finds this to be true. Initially starting out as a performance lyricist in the early Nineties (he was known...
Bastille Day Review – Idris Elba kicks some serious ass.
If Idris Elba hadn’t made a strong enough case to be a contender to take over the reins from Daniel Craig as Bond then his kick ass, slick fight scenes and his deadpan face in Bastille Day surely has to put him right at the top of the list for the most prestigious role an actor could hope for....
LeBron James and Stephen Curry to go head to head in NBA Finals
After securing their NBA Finals berth having defeated the Houston Rockets 4-1, the Golden State Warriors led by 2014-15 MVP Stephen Curry will now face global icon LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals.Stephen Curry, who has averaged 29.2 points per game throughout the Playoffs, led the Golden State Warriors to their first Western Conference...
Interview: Introducing Eydis Evensen
Icelandic pianist and post-classical composer Eydís Evensen releases her spectacular debut album “Bylur”. Hailing from the remote town of Blönduós in the north of Iceland, Eydís was drawn to music from an early age. She began studying the piano at aged six and wrote her first piece of music as a seven-year-old.Having abandoned her plans to become a professional classical pianist, she instead...
Miss Flavour 2011
Miss Flavour is back once again for it’s fifth year running and this year it is bigger than ever. If you have been living under a rock and do not know about the contest of the year, here is the low down. Run by legendary publication Flavour Magazine; Miss Flavour is an occasion where we get the chance to celebrate...
Dubplate Drama returns
Dubplate Drama follows the life of a group of young adults determined to become successful in the music industry. They all want to make it big in the music business, but there are always obstacles to overcome. Throughout the drama, the characters are constantly being faced with a range of dilemmas from drug issues, to unplanned pregnancies, domestic violence...
How To Steal My Job: Senior Specialist, Merchandising at NBA EMEA
Do you have a love of all things Basketball? Are you in tune with sports trends, styles and fashion? Would you like to work in an environment that encompasses all of the above? If YES is your answer, then meet Sam Asfahani, Senior Specialist in Merchandising at NBA. Sam tells Flavourmag, what its take to do his job. Name: Sam Asfahani Job...
Asos, Very, Boohoo, House of CB + More Bank Holiday Sales & Discount codes.
The Summer is practically here, and it's time to revamp your summer wardrobe, so why not grab a bargain at the bank holiday sales? Forget queuing in stores, trying on clothes, and feeling hot and bothered, while everyone else is doing the same thing. Simply take to your laptop or tablet or even your phone and start shopping online.We've compiled...
Beyonce’s ‘Single Ladies’ Stop Traffic In London’s Piccadilly Circus
100 ‘Single Ladies’ stop traffic with a spontaneous performance of Beyoncé’s famous ‘single ladies’ dance in Piccadilly Circus, to celebrate the announcement by Trident of its exclusive Beyoncé gig in November for Trident consumers.There are 13,000 free tickets for a one-off exclusive gig at The O2 up for grabs, all you need to do is buy a packet of...
Review: Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Never one to make you wait, Flavour previously posted exclusive snippets of our favourite Barbie's imminent album, released via Young Money/CashMoney/Universal Records on April 2. It was preceded by catchy teaser tracks like Roman In Moscow and the album's second buzz track Stupid Hoe. When we first met one of Nicki's many alter-egos, Roman, he had his revenge on...
WATCH: Beyonce wows with BRIT Awards 2014 performance
Beyonce sparkles on stage as she performs XO at the BRIT Awards 2014
Oprah Compares Justin Bieber to Michael Jackson
The talk show queen made the bold statement following the 18-year-old heartthrob’s appearance on an upcoming episode of her Next Chapter series."She told us (@oprah) that her interview with @justinbieber today was the biggest interview she has done since 1993 with Michael Jackson,” tweeted Biebers manager Scooter Braun.From his high-profile romance with Selena Gomez, his life in the spotlight...
OHTV are looking for 16-24 year-olds to feature in Young Achievers
http://www.youtube.com/v/-t5D-UMv07A&featureOH TV Sky 199 is calling all young achievers for a brand new TV series. ‘Young Achievers - The Next Gen’ conceived by 22 year old producer, Caroline Odogwu. An embodiment of the shows’ title herself, Caroline states: “this is a show made by young achievers, for young achievers, about young achievers”. This exciting new series will profile the...
Early Man Review
Wallace and Gromit creators, Aardman and stalwart Nick Park come together yet again for a new claymation adventure with Early Man. This time the stop-motion geniuses take us on a historical tour to the Stoneage. Where our basic ancestors lacked the brain capacity of a pea but are still pitted against the European Bronze age creators in a battle of the beautiful game, Football.Jumping firmly on the 2018...
Vampires in Popular Culture
From cartoon characters like Count Duckula, through teen vampires such as Edward Cullen, to the young adult vampires in True Blood – there seems to be a vampire for every age group. To celebrate the third season of True Blood being released on DVD and Blu-Ray on May 23, we’ve taken a look back at how we’ve grown up...
How To Steal My Job: Sports PR at Pitch
Are you a fan of sports? Have you always wanted to work in the sports arena? We spent a moment with Jack Kenney-Herbert from Pitch to find out exactly what it's like to work in sports PR. Name: Jack Kenney-Herbert Job title: Account Executive Company: PitchWhat does your job role entail?In short I help manage the public perception of sports brands/organisations –...
Bravissimo invites women to find their #AmazingYou
#AmazingYou campaign by Bravissimo the UK’s lingerie retailer, has begun a nationwide campaign to give women across the country the ultimate feel good factor.The campaign aims to help boost body confidence as women up and down the country wave goodbye to the safety of winter cover ups in readiness for the summer.Bravissimo embarked on this mission to inspire women...
Beyonce Shakes her Jelly for Pepsi
Beyoncé has premiered a new advert for Pepsi.The singer teased the promo earlier with the cryptic message 4.4.2013 9am EDT #BeyHereNow.Speculation was rife that Beyoncé was going to debut new music, or reveal details about her new album and comes just weeks after B posted new track Bow Down online.The clip sees Beyoncé rehearsing in front of several mirrors...
Maggie Tra Of SYS Releases New E-Book To Assist Emerging Artist
What happens when two Hip-Hop enthusiasts meet each other online? They write a book, of course. Maggie Tra and Carlton Boyd have collaborated on a special project to assist emerging artists in the development and promotion of their music brand in this ever-changing music industry. Individually, the duo has created a lane for themselves, with boss lady Maggie Tra, an expert...
Exclusive Interview: Keelie Walker
Rising US pop sensation, Keelie Walker prepares to embark on her huge 30 date arena UK tour supporting Westlife. At only 15 years old, the Nashville-based pop artist has already performed at Wembley. I chatted to Keelie about her new single 'Not You'.Can you tell us about your new single ‘Not You’?‘Not You’ is basically about having a pep talk....
JD – Can’t stop, won’t stop
Chilling in London for a few months after spending Christmas with his son, Flavour magazine caught up with versatile producer and former So Solid affiliate JD aka Dready. Why is he racking up so many air miles in Richard Branson's favour? What has he been up to for the past couple of years? Who is he working with now?...
Fitz and the Tantrums gain UK popularity ahead of the release of their brand new material
After the UK release of their ‘Breakin’ The Chains Of Love’ EP last month, 6-piece band Fitz and the Tantrums have exploded this side of the Atlantic.This soulful collection of one female and five male musicians started out jamming in their living rooms and having steadily escalated with appearances on top US TV shows. Set to return to the...
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...
Miley Cyrus breaks silence on her VMA performance
Pop star Miley Cyrus has defended her performance at the MTV VMAs, saying she and Robin Thicke wanted to 'make history'. We at Flavourmag are not sure which history book she hoping to earn a place in, watch the video and see if you agree with her reasoning.