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Pics: Dawn Richard, Natty, The Risk, Times Red, Sam Garrett plus more at Flavourmag Live
Last night (Feb 12) saw Flavourmag kick off their live events for 2013 in style with their pre-Valentine's Flavouemag Live headlined by US singing sensation Dawn Richard (Diddy Dirty Money/Danity Kane) and multi-instrumentalist Natty along with Shanay Holmes (The Bodyguard), X-Factor finalists The Risk, Times Red, J Sol, Sam Garrett and Danica Hunter. If you missed it, you missed...
Are you the new Summer Face 2014 of Binghis Boutique? @binghisboutique
Binghi's Boutique is now looking for their Summer Face 2014. If you think you have what it takes please contact info@binghisboutique.com for more information.Deadline to apply 28th February 2014
Get the look: The beauty of Let’s Stay Together on BET! @BET_Intl @Tillyli
With the new season 4 of Let's Stay Together airing on BET, I thought I would take a look at how they achieved their flawless make-up, as the cast always look so glamorous. They all have their own unique styles; from Stacy with her sexy conservative dress sense, to Crystal with her youthful fresh look, but they all keep...
Education is the key to S.T.O.P
Upon entering Ministry of Sound the message of the campaign is clear ‘Start, think n' S.T.O.P' as you are met with a long list of young people that have lost their lives to gun and knife related crime. The mural makes it hard to ignore that each life was in its early stages as many of the victims were...
Win a copy of Love Marvin by the legendary Marvin Gaye
One of the most distinctive and unforgettable voices to emerge from the Motown era, UMTV / Island Records presents “Love Marvin” a collection of songs from the legendary, Marvin Gaye and we have 5 copies to giveaway.From "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" to "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," and from "What's Going On" to...
Need for Speed tournament: Loick Essien, Starboy Nathan, Labrinth, Rizzle Kicks & JLS.
The Need for speed tournament sees Loick Essien, Starboy Nathan, Labrinth, Rizzle Kicks & JLS competing against each other in a series of filmed gaming sessions.Sean Faris (The Vampire Diaries, Never Back Down) is Jack Rourke, one of the best drivers around. Jack’s cockiness and arrogance has led him into a debt he can’t repay. The mob has put a...
Review: Tanya Lacey’s New EP ‘Head Chef’
When Tinchy Stryder featured the Bristol-born singer-songwriter on his second album ‘Catch 22’, the powerhouse songstress started to make a name for herself, but a year later after featuring on Loick Essien’s hit single, ‘How We Roll’ Tanya virtually went from unknown to known. Her new EP 'Head Chef' seems as if she has found herself, the grown woman and the...
The Loveable Rogues & MK1 hangout on air with FLAVOURMAG
We thought we hit the jackpot when we did live Google+ hangouts with District 3, Charlie Sloth and Godson all in one week, and now we have more huge hangout news to share with you—our next guests of honor will be The Loveable Rogues and MK1.
Alien: Isolation – Out Now!
Alien: Isolation is a thrilling first-person survival horror experience that will focus on capturing the horror and tension evoked by Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic film. Developed by Creative Assembly, Alien: Isolation is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 and Windows PC.On a decommissioned trading station in the fringes of space, fear and panic have gripped...
Funkin Famous Live & Love Music Hate Racism
Donaeo, Shystie, The Thirst, Fe-Nix, Dede, Young Nate, Master Shortie, FR3E, XO-Man, Lady Ny, Nana & Oz'iah all take to the stage for memorable musical experience which is fused together by the great hosts Ace 'n' Vis (BBC 1Xtra) & Clencha (Funkin Famous TV) @ Funkin Famous Live, Friday 18th September 2009.Funkin Famous Live is to be held at 229,...
Lethal B’s got swagger & style
Lethal B tells us all about swaggizzle style, his rowdy O2 Academy tour and how he is giving back to the ladiesSo today you’re rocking this whole old Hollywood look, have you worn anything like this before? Yeah, I have done for the MOBOs. I’m not afraid to take it somewhere else.What’s you’re typical look? I’m a t shirt, jeans and...
City Kid is not afraid…
Cracking through the underground with a positive message, City Kid is the lyricist not afraid to collaborate, urging listeners to follow him as he embarks on a journey through music. Lawrence Gichigi sits down with him for a chat...Most aspiring artists of today will often be blessed with either natural musicianship or spearheading a movement with something important to...
Win a pair of tickets to the ultimate r&b show
This Valentine's Flavour Magazine has teamed up with leading club promoter Queen of Soul to offer music lovers the chance to tickets to the Ultimate 90's R&B concert at London's première venue – the indigO2 at the 02.Promising a night of classic R&B from a time when music really mattered, the sizzling-hot show will feature smooth vocal group Silk...
Rihanna’s alleged drug use photos worries dad
Following recent photos of Rihanna appearing to roll a mystery substance at the Coachella Music Festival, her father has spoken out to say that he hopes she doesn’t end up like her idol, Whitney Houston. Ronald Fenty told The Sun: “Rihanna was obsessed with everything about Whitney ... I pray she doesn't end up like her.”The newspaper also accounts Rihanna...
Catch Up On Episode 2 And 3 Of New Drama ‘Steffi’
The second and third episode of YouTube's new music-based series ‘Steffi’ has today been unveiled. The urban drama stars Jasmine Breinburg, Jamal Edwards, Lee Boardman and Jade Ewen. Describing her role, Jade recently told told us: "My character sings in the show, which was obviously one of the first things that made me take notice." She also added: "I guess...
Win a luxury spa break to Bali with Inhibitif
To celebrate their launch, Inhibitif are running an incredible competition where the prize is an unbelievable luxury spa break for two in Bali worth £15,000! Entering the competition couldn't be easier - all contestants have to do is upload a picture, through the site or via twitter, that best demonstrates a 'smooth celebration of summer'.All the details on how to...
Connor Maynard can’t say no to Nandos and working with Labrinth and Timberland
Conor Maynard reveals he 'Can't Say No' to Nandos and has 'always got time' for the ladies as we catch up at Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards. If you missed the premiere of Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards 2013, the awards show which recognises and celebrates talented young people with serious skills from across the UK, which Nickelodeon UK, the...
Ciara announces pregnancy to Future
Ciara has been quiet about her pregnancy, but she’s finally ready to tell the world. During her appearance on “The View” on Tuesday, the “Body Party” singer put the rumors to rest and announced that she and Future are expecting their first child together.Barbara Walters asked her, “There have been rumors about pregnancy. Do you want to confirm?” to...
Over One in Five Women ‘Stalk’ Exes Online Through Fake Profiles
A new survey reveals today that whilst a strong-willed half of women cut all online ties after a breakup and would never contact their ex-partner again, well over a sneaky fifth continue to keep an eye on their social network activity under someone else’s or a fake profile. The independent research, carried out by OnePoll on 2,000 women, was commissioned...
V.V Brown’s ‘City of Abacus’ Comic
V.V Brown's complete 1st edition comic "The City of Abacus" is an interestingly dark story about a city taken over with total mind control by a machine named the MX-41.Installed by the ruling Queen Viroses, the MX-41 leaves every citizen in the City of Abacus walking blind to reality and conformed to their surroundings. All but one citizen, Freeda,...
Pixie Lott – Broken Arrow
Pixie Lott will release her brand new single Broken Arrow, on the 11th October. This will be followed by Turn It Up (Louder), her repackaged album featuring at least 4 new tracks.Pixie also heads out on her first ever headline tour - kicking off in Glasgow on the 24th November, Pixie will play to over 50,000 people over...
Style Spy: Cheryl Cole
Everyone's favourite Geordie has got a lady-like frock for every day of the week. With nude tones, lightweight fabrics and a ballerina's grace, Flavour spies that style!Compiled by Sarah-Jane Adams.
Gyptian: We talk life and loves with the Jamaican superstar
In a telling indication of how big Jamaican superstar Gyptian has become, my interview slot dramatically eroded like the world economy as twenty minutes swiftly turned to ten because of demands on his schedule by other journos. However, I was still immensely grateful to get a little bit of time with the talented man. Looking every inch the global...
Chipmunk works with children’s author
Chipmunk and a bestselling children’s author have launched a new novel written entirely on a Nokia mobile phone to help encourage young people to get reading as recent figures show that one in three children do not own a book.The book, The Perfect Poison Pills Plot is written by Horrid History author, Terry Deary, and narrated by Chipmunk in...
The Worlds Smallest Film Festival
NOW TV, the new movie and sport streaming service powered by Sky, are embracing the ever evolving world of film-making by launching ‘the worlds smallest film festival’ comprising of entries entirely submitted via Vine, the recently released video sharing app from Twitter.Launching today via a pimped up Tumblr blog, budding 6-second film-makers are being urged to submit their entries...
Throw Back Thursday feat. Wretch 32, Wiley & Bashy @wretch32 @Wileyupdates @bashy
Today we are playing 3 artists that we have featured and worked with over the many years of Flavourmag. Wretch 32, Wiley & Bashy. Do you remember these songs?Wretch 32: Traktor feat. L Marshallhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCivYv4HqiIWiley: IF feat. Ed Sheeranhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z--A8xY-oHYBashy: Black Boyshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie64T1D51-8
Smelling Like a Rebel
Hype over Rihanna’s new perfume has been circulating for some time from across the pond, but on Friday, the Rude Boy singer officially launched her fragrance Reb'l Fleur at House of Fraser, Oxford Street.The fragrance was launched in the States back in April, and is said to be just as popular over here- well who wouldn’t want to smell...
ACS Kings & Queens: Concreterose Clothing
Rachy Mckenzie-Sealy is a Middlesex University student studying fashion with a fashion label called Concreterose Clothing. Flavour caught up with the 22-year-old ahead of the ACS Kings and Queens show where her clothing will be worn by a male and female representative from her university who have entered into an inter-university beauty pageant where couples battle for the coveted...