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Paper Heart
Told in the style of a heart warming documentary, the enjoyable and often amusing Paper Heart is not your average romantic comedy. Sweet, funny and pleasantly peculiar, comedienne Charlyne Yi doesn’t believe in love. In an attempt to change her aforementioned opinions, she and director Nick Jasenovec travel across America asking what is love? And how do you know...
Michaela: The Birth of a Poet – ‘Fixing Barbie’ album
When you hear the words fixing Barbie it instantly makes you think what’s wrong with Barbie? Well this is what Michaela is trying to rectify with this album. With tracks like ‘Love is’, ‘Next’ and ‘Beautiful’ we realise just what she’s trying to say about Barbie and to woman worldwide. What is that exactly? To be empowered. However if...
Winners announced for the Black Tie Comedy Awards
On Sunday 29th November 2009 the first annual Black Tie Comedy Awards with Kojo the comedian and the beautiful model/ actress Rachel Ritfeld hosting. Fresh from co-starring as lovers in the movie Find Her Keep Her the pair had great chemistry on stage. Proceedings started 2hrs late. And before you think ‘hmmm, black people time’ it was actually...
Win a copy of smash hit film The Hangover
Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Heather Graham and Mike Tyson star in the hilarious movie The Hangover.They planned a Vegas bachelor party that they would never forget. Now they really need to remember what exactly went down! A baby? A tiger? Why is one of them missing a tooth? And most of all, where is the groom?! What the guys...
Rihanna, Jay Sean, Birdman join UK stars to celebrate Cash Money Records in London.
Rihanna, Jay Sean and Birdman and Ice T joined JLS, Alexandra Burke, Alesha Dixon, Jamelia, Craig David, The Saturdays and other major UK stars to celebrate Cash Money Record’s first ever party outside the US. The super-heavyweight US hip hop label, whose premier artist Lil Wayne invented the word ‘bling’, spared no expense for the lavish party at The...
Young Volunteers celebrated at the star-studded Vinspired National Awards
Flavour was at the vinspired national awards held at the Indigo O2. The ceremony honours volunteers aged 16-25 who have shown a great deal of selflessness in helping their communities or raising awareness on subjects ranging from cancer to a passion for theatre. The nominees are registered with v, the National Young Volunteers Service and are nominated in various...
MC Battle Champion: Sam Khan
Sam Khan is the young talented rapper who’s currently making a name for himself on the independent scene. The 7 time MC Battle champion at The Jump Off and 2 time National Song Writing Contest finalist has performed at The Hackney Empire, Astoria 2 and Bar Rumba. His video has been on rotation on Sky channel AKA and his...
Find Her, Keep Her premiere
Find Her Keep Her, the début film from British Nigerian director, Namure Aibangbee is the story of three close friends Charles Knight (Kojo), Ray Harris (Raymond Burrell) and Tyler Babatunde (Jordan Pitt). With good jobs, nice cars and cool clothes they each have absolutely everything going for them. But there is one thing missing in their perfect worlds …MRS...
Trenton & Free Radical
With 2009 coming to a close there will be plenty of articles on artists that you should watch out for. Some of those artists maybe here for the longhaul, some just for a hot minute but a reggae, hip hop, electro and rock quartet Trenton & Free Radical not only plan to be around for the unforeseen future they...
Threes a trend: Big shoulders
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for FlavourWords by Sarah-Jane Adams
JLS: Still Jack the lads
They may not have won the X Factor, but these jack the lads have stolen the UK public’s hearts. “We were one of 12 X Factor finalists, then to fast forward to a year later and have a number one single and win two MOBOs is pretty unbelievable. We couldn’t have seen that coming”Sitting in the waiting area of...
Former Mysteeq singer Su-Elise opens dance school
Su-Elise Nash was part of the successful girl group Mis-Teeq, bringing UK garage and rnb to the charts. Now she is going back to her roots and spreading a little stardust on budding entertainers by opening a stage school in Dulwich, south London. Flavour was invited to the grand opening where DJ Ironik cut the ribbon.How are you feeling...
Pop princess Pixie Lott
At just 18 years old, Pixie Lott has established herself as a credible recording artist with a bright future ahead of her. With two UK number #1 singles under her belt, Pixie is blazing the latest trail of Britain’s young and talented. With her unique mix of retro pop and rnb, it appears that Pixie has stumbled across a...
Law Abiding Citizen: The Review
Scottish actor Gerard Butler is fast making a name for himself as a bit of an action hero. Following on from his role as King Leonidas in the box office smash 300 – which also helped bring him to the attention of the rest of the world – he then went on to appear in the action-adventure family comedy...
Calling All Bling Babies- Documentary Seeks Fashion Lovers
Are you a label lover who can’t get enough of their bling? Is your style influenced by trendsetters like Pharrel and Rihanna? Rocking the Rocawear faster than Jay Z’s fresh white T’s hit the street?If that’s a yes, you’re a true fashion fanatic who knows their Gucci from their Guess but ever wondered who’s got a hand in making...
Cover Girl Alexandra Burke
Phenomenal is one word. Fun is another. ‘More versatile’ than Leona Lewis was Simon Cowell’s words about her. While Cheryl Cole described her as ‘an excited bunny rabbit’, when talking about her forthcoming album Overcome. All of the above has been applied to the 2008 X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke. To see the full article click here
Film training scheme
Ten young people from London's black and ethnic minority communities will be given the chance to join a year-long programme of film training with The Video College.Move on Up is for 10 young men and women who are motivated, committed and serious about gaining the skills and knowledge that will help them make a career in film.The Video College,...
Artists to watch out for
Jelluz- Its My City ft Ricky Blaze / Just Say Yes ft Darren B. Jelluz is back and hitting us with the double A side Its My City / Just Say Yes. This is the massive follow up to the smash anthem Hold On which featured in the recent Puma fragrance adverts.Its My City has a banging video that speeds...
Young people and unemployment
I’m sitting in a busy classroom. It’s sunny outside - the first days of genuine sunshine I’ve seen since… last year. The view from a nearby window is full of colour, spring time flowers are in full bloom among the uncut grass, which ripples softly in the light breeze. Gently swaying trees of the deepest green are casting shadows over...
International Dating
Mary Bello takes us on a continental breakdown of men giving us the highs, lows, pecs, sex about the most desirable man internationally. It’s like Miss Universe without the world peace spiel and the addition of testosterone.British guys are great but before you settle down its good to find out what the rest of the world offers. Let’s start with...
Love talk with Boyz II Men
When you think of Boyz II Men you think about getting it on to smooth RnB. Their new album, Love, an eclectic compilation of popular love songs definitely hits the spot. The Boyz let Flavour in on Love, romance and making love in cornfields.There is such a wide genre of songs on Love. Are you trying to show love...
The Vill-ain Stealing UK airwaves
Get ready to get locked onto your radio’s and mp3’s because The Vill-ain is gonna be stealing the show from your favourite artists. Vill is an MC, singer/ producer who hails from LA and has just released his first UK single Happy Hour from the forthcoming album Tha Vill.Already a stalwart of the US music scene, revered for his...
Be Inspired: Training Opportunity for Unemployed Youth
Ever dreamt of getting into the creative industries but unsure how to get a foot in the door? Well Aspire4U, a Birmingham community organisation, has launched the Inspire Project. The initiative will provide 20 unemployed young people with training sessions in fashion, photography or graphic design. Those who partake in the training will produce culturally inspired photographs, booklets and...
Britain’s Got Young Talent!
On the 5th of December 20 individual’s aged 18-25 will be showcasing a variety of talents at the ITV Centre in London as part of the Pan European Roots & Routes Academy initiative(R&R). The acts were chosen from heats that took place in London and Coventry. Saira Awan (of SAI Photography) a Senior Talent on the R&R programme and one of...
Love the look!
TCN as seen on the catwalk at Madrid Fashion week; violet frosted lips to take you into the party seasonGet the look!£14 Clinique colour surge in “Water violet” or “Raspberry rush” lip stick.Words by Lea James
Ones to watch
Flavour are always hot off the mark when it comes to new creative talent. Here are a few that you should watch out for.THE ILLERSAPIENS Front lined by Mr Man, The Illersapiens are a seven piece hip hop collective hailing from South London that deliver sanguine music with substances of freedom of speech. Famous for their spirited live performances...
Hollywood stars visit Black Grape
Actress Sanaa Lathan (Love and Basketball), TV mogul Debbie Allen and The Cosby Show’s Phylicia Rashad stopped by north London eatery, The Black Grape Music Venue and Gastro Bar, for a bite to eat during rehearsal’s for Allen's production of a Cat On a Hot Tin Roof at the Novello Theatre over the weekend.The Black Grape Music Venue and...
Flawless Finish – Laying The Foundations
Flavour's beauty editor Lea James talks about how you can get a flawless finish with you foundation.They Say: Now you can achieve the ultimate flawless finish with VIE at home’s new mousse foundation, Airbrush Perfection, £18. Available in light, medium and dark shades, VIE at home has created a foundation that feels as light as a feather yet offers superior...
Jamaican Cribs: Elephant Man
Jamaican dancehall artist Elephant Man gives you a glimpse into his home.http://www.youtube.com/v/pEnzIOeXAzI
Rio Ferdinand foundation launch
England and Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, is set to bring the world’s biggest names from sport, entertainment and politics together at the launch of his charity, The Live the Dream Foundation, on the 16th December 2009.Ferdinand has set up the foundation to reach out to all young people including those from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them find employment...