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A Christmas Gift From Bob Review
Four years on since that furry little bundle of joy, Bob, stole the nation’s hearts in A Street Cat Named Bob, he returns for this follow-up tear-jerker to fill all our hearts with a little festive spirit and to remind us all of the power of human kindness. In the film’s predecessor, based on the real-life story of James Bowen’s...
Meet Will McNally, the new artist on the (pop art) block
His art has been compared to that of UK street artist Banksy and pop art innovator Andy Warhol, but Will McNally's flair for creating eye-popping, modern, neon-soaked pieces is all his own. Will is part of a new generation of artists who are taking a bold approach to depicting well-known images, while also challenging the limitations of the art...
Using the extra time at home to make improvements
With winter approaching and restrictions in many areas, most people will be spending more time at home, either due to the cold weather or having nowhere to go. One advantage to having all this extra time indoors is being able to spruce up your home. Even if money is tight at the moment, it doesn't have to cost a fortune.New...
Eyelash Extension Care
Eyelash extensions can quickly and efficiently improve a woman’s appearance. They are very affordable and the results of the treatment can truly be gorgeous, especially for women whose natural lashes are straight and short. Every woman desires long and curly lashes, and eyelash extensions can provide exactly that - at a fraction of the cost of other, more complicated treatments.However,...
KSI teams up with Craig David and Digital Farm Animals for new track ‘Really Love’
Youtube Star KSI shares new track 'Really Love' (feat. Craig David and Digital Farm Animals) today. You may know Olajide William ‘JJ’ Olatunji (known by all as KSI) from youtube but the 27-year-old is a musician in his own right.Long before YouTube offered a clear path to success, he dropped out of college to pursue his channel full-time; seven years...
Look: The Prom trailer – Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key & Kerry Washington
Netflix has released The Prom trailer just in time for Christmas. The film will be in select cinemas in December and On Netflix December 11. So what happens when you put Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key, Andrew Rannells, Jo Ellen Pellman, Ariana Debose, Tracey Ullman, Kevin Chamberlin, Mary Kay Place, Nico Greetham, Logan Riley, Nathaniel J. Potvin,...
One Night in Miami Review – London Film Festival 2020
Regina King makes her directorial debut with the latest in great black cinema, an adaptation of Kemp Powers' 2013 play marking a pivotal night in 1964. Lead by an eloquently laden dialogue-heavy storyline, its mere presence of its four leading men is nothing but mesmerizingly captivating.Set mainly in a hotel room after Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali (Eli Goree)...
The Rap Game UK – New trailer from new series
Hosted by UK rap legends DJ Target, Krept and Konan, the competition sees six rising UK MCs travel to Birmingham to get a masterclass in rap, mentored by some of the biggest names in the business. The unsigned artists will once again move into a luxury penthouse and take part in challenges which showcase the skills you need to make...
Supernova Review – London Film Festival 2020
British director, Harry MacQueen has melancholy on point, first with Hinterland, now with a beautiful and tender love story in which dementia dictates the rules and unearths truly flawless performances from both its leading men.The film follows Sam (Colin Firth) and Tusker (Stanley Tucci) as they take a road trip in their cosy little campervan over the visually stunning...
Mangrove Review – London Film Festival 2020
Steve McQueen kicks of his Small Axe Anthology with a whirlwind force of nature, a poignant, eloquent and electrically charged hotbed of British stark reality of racial tension. As the hotbed of racial tensions bubble over in the US and UK, filmmaker Steve McQueen’s first feature in the Small Axe anthology – which consists of five films – couldn’t feel...
The Forty-Year-Old Version Review
When life gives Radha Blank lemons, she makes lemonade and sticks two fingers up those who use age to stop you doing what makes you happy. Middle-age sometimes sneaks up and smacks you right between the eyes without you even realising and makes you question, what exactly have I done with my life? That’s the exact inspiration behind Radha Blank’s...
It’s here! The Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar worth over £789
BREAKING NEWS: The wait is over. The 2020 Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar is out now and it has over £789 worth of products. Yikes! Every year, Beauty Advent Calendars sell out months in advance, so you have to be quick to get yours. We will soon be compiling a list of the Best Beauty Advent Calendars for 2020 so watch...
1Xtra Live 2020 – Burna Boy, Popcaan, Ghetts, Chloe X Halle + more performing LIVE
Taking place on Saturday 17 October from 7-11 pm, BBC 1Xtra Live 2020 will this year be a digital experience that fans can enjoy from anywhere in the world. Headliners for BBC 1Xtra Live 2020 include Burna Boy, Popcaan, Chloe X Halle and Young T & Bugsey + many more. I’m excited to be at 1Xtra Live and performing my new...
Hair Extensions For Thin Hair
A large reason why many people opt for hair extensions, apart from length, is to increase their natural hair’s volume. And understandably so - who doesn’t want voluminous, thick locks? While it makes complete sense to want thicker hair when yours is more on the thin side, knowing what to look for can be a bit challenging. There are so...
Interview: Wild Youth on new music and dealing with internet trolls
Back with their new single 'Next To You' Irish quartet Wild Youth are no doubt a band to watch. If you don't know who Wild Youth is by now, then where have you been? We're being serious. Homegrown, humble fun is the main preoccupation of the Irish quartet – comprised of lead vocalist David Whelan, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Conor O'Donohoe,...
Tom Grennan to perform exclusive virtual show live from O2 Academy Brixton
On Friday 2nd October, Tom Grennan will perform to fans around the world from the legendary O2 Academy Brixton on MelodyVR. Having previously sold-out the O2 Academy Brixton upon the release of his breakthrough UK Top Five debut album ‘Lighting Matches’, this virtual show is set to mark a very special return to the iconic London venue. Tom will debut...
Les Miserables Review
Ladj Ly's feature directorial debut clings to the provocative nature of La Haine with empathy and ferocity. It may have the same title as Victor Hugo’s infamous story, but this French drama, apart from being set in the same area of Paris as a section of his novel, is in no way yet another adaptation. Doused in timely themes of...
Gaming: A Digital Revolution
As a result of advanced technology, and the creativity, passion and persistence of game developers, who have created a game for every interest and fantasy imaginable. Gamers are everywhere. According to Statista, by 2021, there will be 2.7 billion gamers worldwide. However, there is one device which takes precedence for gaming. The State of Online Gaming report reveals mobile phones...
10 new tracks you’ll love: girl in red, Circa Waves and more
We rounded up our favourite new releases, we know you'll love. 1. Ryan Woods pillowhttps://youtu.be/psI4gKPNfGQBedroom Pop heartthrob Ryan Woods is back with new single "pillow". The 20-year-old singer-songwriter is heading for bigger things. If you enjoy "pillow", check out Ryan's debut single 'Bad Texter'. 2. girl in red ruehttps://youtu.be/3xeAK9A8SOIThe past 12 months has been nothing short of momentous for rising Norwegian singer/songwriter/producer Marie Ulven, better...
BBC Radio 1Xtra unveils broadcast plans for Carnival
BBC Radio 1Xtra will celebrate Carnival 2020 with new live performances, artist freestyles and DJ takeovers from Thursday 27 August – Monday 31 August. All shows across the network will champion the sounds, vibes and culture of Carnival bringing listeners the best in Soca, Dancehall, Jungle, UKG and Carnival sounds. Seani B will kick start the celebrations on Thursday from 9 – 11pm with Seani B’s Truck...
How to Experience Notting Hill Carnival 2020: Access All Areas at home
Notting Hill Carnival 2020: Access All Areas announces line-up for the first-ever online Notting Hill Carnival. From August Bank Holiday - Saturday 29, Sunday 30 & Monday 31 August, Notting Hill Carnival 2020: Access All Areas, will feature exclusive performances from all over the world, putting a spotlight on some of the most celebrated and exciting new music to come...
Flavour Flashback: Reading Festival 2019
We're super sad Reading and Leeds Festival 2020 will not be going ahead this year so we look back at our favourite moments from 2019. Usually taking place in Richfield Avenue and Bramham Park over August bank holiday weekend. Reading & Leeds is always unmissable.From Friday 28th- Sunday 30th August, you can head to BBC IPlayer, BBC Sounds, TV and...
Tenet Review
Christopher Nolan's mind-bending melting pot of confusion is a visually epic phenomenon, but its vagueness and headache-inducing storyline leave a sour taste. It’s the film that both Warner Bros and cinemas across the globe have pinned their hopes on to breathe life back into the pandemic hit planet earth. With Christopher Nolan’s insistence this needs to be seen on the...
The Ultimate Guide To Pursuing A Career In Fitness
If you are looking into a career in fitness, there are a good amount of choices to explore. Whether you want to encourage people, train them or treat them for injuries, you can find the job that’s right for you. In this article, I’ll share with you the top careers to have in fitness. Let’s get started! #1: Level 3 Personal...
Beatport Reconnect presents ’Together for Beirut’
In light of the recent humanitarian disaster in Lebanon, which has seen the lives, homes and businesses of hundreds of lives, homes and businesses destroyed, Beatport Reconnect presents ’Together for Beirut’ - a fundraising partnership with Nicole Moudaber, WILD Tulum and Factory People. While the world is still navigating the relentless challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lebanon has been struck...
10 songs that will help you get over someone you never dated
We've all been there, crying over someone we never dated. Here are 10 songs to help you get over them. With hookup culture taking over 2020, relationships seem harder than ever. Why is it always the ones you never actually 'dated' that are harder to get over?I rounded up 10 songs to help you get over someone you never dated....
10 new tracks you’ll love: THE DRIVER ERA, Declan McKenna and more
We've rounded up our favourite new releases, we know you'll love. 1. THE DRIVER ERA Placeshttps://youtu.be/Nl_IoJPY63MBack with their new track "Places", Brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch have released four tracks since the beginning of quarantine and let me tell you, we love every single one with passion. The guys are heading back to the UK for their UK/EU tour in November and...
Black Coffee, Carl Cox, Shy FX, Amelie Lens, Nina Kraviz + more release Spotify DJ Playlists, “Track IDs”
How many times have you listened to your favourite House, Dance, Electronic & DnB DJ's while have to shazam to find the name of the track? Annoying right? Well, Spotify has come to rescue with co-curate playlists from heavyweight DJ's such as Black Coffee, Carl Cox, Shy FX, Amelie Lens, Nina Kraviz + more with "Track ID's". This playlist shows what...
An American Pickle Review
Seth Rogen takes on a double role in his latest Jew-baiting comedy, full of all-knowing comedy of the crunchy satirical type. Simon Rich has adapted his story for a feature-length film where the cracks start to appear and lull in the witty banter soon dry up as it ventures down that old familiar emotional family rollercoaster ride.Opening in 1919 in...
Fan Interviews: What it means to be a One Direction fan in 2020
I spoke with a few fans to find out what it means to be a One Direction fan in 2020 and why they are still obsessed years later. We all talk about how amazing One Direction was and yes they're all incredibly talented but we forget about the fans that made this all possible for them. After speaking with a...