Music
Shine in what you wear with Jewel Clothing
Julia Omoarukhe, 24, and Lyande Kaikai, 25, are the duo behind the chic and stylish ladies brand Jewel Clothing. We caught up with the London based designers to learn about their influences, favorite designers and the best design advice they’ve ever received.How did you get into fashion design? Started making dresses for ourselves then it grew from there to...
Exclusive interview with new musical trio Divine Unity
Divine Unity are an up and coming girl band with a strong, unique sound which mixes pop, soul and inspirational music. Currently performing at Charlotte Street Blues, Amardeep Sohi catches up with Sasha, Martina and Sharlene to talk about their influences, the X-factor and what’s missing from the music industry.Tell me about how Divine Unity formed? Sasha: We fell into...
Divine Unity at Charlotte Street Blues
Young, sassy and soulful are the words to describe girl group Divine Unity. Vibrant in every sense of the word, Sasha, Sharlene and Martina have brought their eclectic mix of pop and soul to the Charlotte Street Blues bar, for an 8 week stint. Their set is a mixture of self penned songs and covers, all delivered with a...
Calling all make-up enthusiasts
Learn a new skill or update your seasonal trend knowledge from The Safe Beauty Association (SBA).Individual half-day makeup master class programmes are launching with their first lesson taking place in April.There are five to choose from each costing only £50 and they are being held in Dermalogica’s flagship London store at 8 Lancer Square, Kensington Church Street, London W8.All...
FDM return
RnB group FDM has been out of the spotlight for a while, but 2010 sees the group’s return. Consisting of Jermaine Riley, Varren Wade “Baby V” and Kyle Lettman, the three cheeky chappies chat to Flavour’s Mandy Temple about first kisses, celebrity crushes and who they would most like to work with… Because we did ask them about their...
Jaaquin Phoenix urges designers to she exotice-animal skins
Joaquin Phoenix is the host of a new PETA US undercover exposé of the exotic-animal skin trade, and the actor is sending the video to Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin.Phoenix, who appears on camera in the PETA US video short, is also sending letters urging the designers to join H&M, Nike, Cole Haan and Overstock.com in implementing policies that...
The return of The Kray Twinz
Do you remember prolific beat makers The Kray Twinz? The Midlands-born brothers produced the huge track What We Do and have collaborated with the likes of Truth Hurts and DMX. Now their fans don’t have to wait any longer as they are back to reclaim their throne as the UK Neptunes.Their new song, ‘Hustle 2010’, is featured in the...
Damien Marley & Nas talk
Superstars Damian Marley and Nas talk about their new album ‘Distant Relatives'. Featuring the signature instrumentation and musicianship of Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley with the hard-hitting beats and lyrics of Nas, the album title refers not only to the bond between the artists, but the connection to their African ancestry, which inspired the album both musically and lyrically. Take...
Free youth event for 13-19 year olds who aspire to work in the music/media industry
BANG 103.6FM presents… ‘INDUSTRY SCOOP’. Music & Media Seminar & Showcase for young creative people aged 13-19 on Sat April 3rd from 1-4pm at The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, London, W2 5ES (Nearest station is Royal Oak/ Bus route No: 18)This event is for young people who want to work in the music or media industry- Artists, Producers,...
5 Copies of the Shank soundtrack to giveaway
To celebrate the release of Shank in cinemas on March 26th we have 5 copies of the film’s intense soundtrack featuring the hottest grime and urban stars. We have Bashy, Tinchy Stryder and Adam Deacon with exclusive tracks all laid down on one epic CD.Shank is set in London in 2015 when the gap between rich and poor has...
Is Beyonce pregnant?
According to MediaTakeOut, the ‘Crazy in Love’ star is expecting her first child with hubby Jay-Z.The website says: "It's been a long time waiting... but now it's finally happened. MediaTakeOut.com just learned from a rock solid source that legendary singer Beyonce and her hip hop mogul husband Jay-Z are expecting their first child together. According to our source, Beyonce...
Perm voted worst ever fashion trend
www.offerssupermarket.co.uk has revealed the top 10 voted worst fashion trends ever- and perms topped the list. It has also predicted what current trends will be considered fashion disasters in the next decade.The UK’s fastest growing retail website asked 1,721 people the multi answer question ‘What is the worst fashion trend ever?’Here are the results:1. Perms - 69%2. Shell...
New talent: Shooting Star Poets
Introducing Strummeville’s latest discovery, the Shooting Star Poets.Fresh from Skelmersdale, Liverpool, these young aspiring artists (six MC’s and one female vocalist) are about to release their debut single Campaign Time.Campaign Time focuses on the subject of knife and gun crime; alarmingly every member of the group has been directly affected by knife crime.The single featuring The Profit, Lee...
Seven Dials gives you 20% off your shopping
Seven Dials, Covent Garden’s hidden village will be hosting an exclusive shopping evening on Thursday 29th April, offering savvy shoppers 20% off at participating stores and venues.With extended opening hours from 5pm till 9pm, this gives you the chance to bag key pieces for a fashionable spring and summer ahead.From Urban Outfitters to MAC, find everything you need under...
Radio 1’s Greg James talks to Live & Unsigned
Greg James is best known for being Radio 1’s golden boy. Currently hosting the prime time slot on Radio 1, DJ’ing around the country and heading up BBC TV documentaries, he’s well and truly cemented himself as one of the UK’s leading presenters.He’s set to judge the Live and Unsigned Festival this summer so the Live and Unsigned team...
Liam Neeson casts Selma
"Precious" director Lee Daniels revealed in an exclusive interview with MTV News that casting is firming up for his next film, "Selma." Liam Neeson and Cedric the Entertainer are both on board in key roles, with the former playing President Lyndon Baines Johnson and the latter playing American civil rights movement leader and Martin Luther King Jr. associate Ralph...
Long Live the Quiff
Elvis tops the poll for most iconic ‘classic’ men’s hairstyle of all time March, 2010 – As his 75th birthday approaches at the turn of the new decade, Elvis would be pleased to know that his legendary quiff still tops the charts when it comes to the most iconic hairstyles of all time according to research conducted by head&shoulders...
An interview with Jesse Boykins III
He writes songs about the naughty things he does, and sings them with a voice as smooth as butter. Jesse Boykins III will guarantee to send goose-pimples all over your body, as you take in his soulful melodies.http://api.ning.com/files/0-TY9zC3Qo1S3WIpiEB-FfpbA4jOQzlM4Bm2X*TttG4_/JB3_p_photo2.jpgWhat made you research on soul music?It was actually my mentor and music teacher Ms. Shenita Hunt that got me listening...
St. Lucia Jazz Festival
The luscious Caribbean island of St. Lucia will be jazzed up come May 1st -9th, when award winning music artists will fly over to jam in the sun for the festival St. Lucia Jazz.The sun will be beating on the golden sand and sparkling blue waters, next to a stage showcasing the likes of Neyo, Jean-Luc Ponty, Laura Izibor,...
Another Radio 1 DJ Joins The Live and Unsigned Judging Panel!
It’s just been announced that Radio 1 legend Annie Nightingale is returning to the Live and Unsigned judging panel! And she’ll be joining a few of her colleagues as Radio 1’s urban DJ Ras Kwame and the popular Greg James will also be on the Live and Unsigned 2010 judging panel.Annie, who judged the Grand Final last year alongside...
A new BBC TV show wants you
Flavour Magazine tells you about new BBC TV showHave you ever dreamt about working around fine food & quality drink? And speaking to a diverse range of people?Then this new BBC show will be for you.We are looking for people from across the UK, from a wide variety of backgrounds, who have yet to find their direction in life....
Rhianna may star in Bodyguard remake
According to several reports, Rihanna met with several New York City film agents about several impending projects on the silver screen. Sources are saying Rihanna is up for the lead role in a proposed remake of the Whitney Houston/Kevin Costner 1992 box office smash, The Bodyguard.According to the NY Daily News, Rihanna would be taking on the role made...
Predators trailer
Check out the trailer for Predators starring Adrien Brody and Laurence Fishburne.http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhF3HiIQMcQ8BL6Xk4
Just Wright Starring Common and Queen Latifah
JUST WRIGHT stars Queen Latifah as Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (Common). All is going well until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and the tug-of-war inside her heart. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight...
Roll Deep’s “Good Times”
Before Roll Deep drop their long awaited album later on this year, they're giving you a taster of what you should expect with their new single 'Good Times,' to be released on April 26th. The East London crew have been evolving since their debut album 'In At the Deep End' in 2005, with the collective still boasting Wiley, Breeze,...
Live and Unsigned joins forces with Flavour Magazine
Flavour Magazine, the number one lifestyle brand for the young, ambitious and cool, have just confirmed as a media partner for Live and Unsigned 2010.The London based magazine will be partnering the Urban category of the competition. Showcasing the latest trends in fashion, lifestyle and entertainment, Flavour has established itself as one of the most innovative and fresh magazines...
Cool & Dre with Khloe Kardashian
Multi-platinum Grammy nominated producers Cool & Dre who have produced hits for such A-list acts as Lil Wayne, Linkin Park, 50 Cent and Queen Latifah, went on the Khloe Kardashian Radio Show “Khloe After Dark” Y100 FM Miami on Saturday March 13, 2010 for a segment set to air on E! for the new season of...
Win Clash of the Titans goodies
We're giving you the chance to get your hands on one of three Clash of the Titans prize packs containing a Tattoo sheet, Sticker book, iPhone skin, Coasters, Kraken and Medusa T shirt. To be in with the chance write I WANT TO WIN in the comment box below and remember you can sign in to comment on the site...
The World Premiere of Shank
If you were anywhere near the Ritzy in Brixton last night you would have heard the crowds of screaming girls waiting for Bashy at the premiere of his debut film Shank. The highly anticipated movie, which is released on the 26th March, had its first outing in Brixton as opposed to the stereotypical Leicester Sq. Shank which is set...