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MJ’s Kids To Star In New Reality TV Show?
LaToya Jackson, who famously called her superstar brother Michael Jackson a “paedophile” in her 1991 book, 'LaToya: Growing Up in the Jackson Family,' has signed his three children to her talent agency and is allegedly trying to pitch a reality show to Oprah’s OWN network. “La Toya Jackson was noticeably quiet when the Jackson family feud erupted in public last...
Exclusive Interview: Director Pete Travis on City Of Tiny Lights
London takes on the shades of noir this Friday with the arrival in cinemas of thriller City Of Tiny Lights. Based on the best-seller of the same name, City Of Tiny Lights sees down at heel private detective Tommy Akhtar (Riz Ahmed) drawn into the seedy world of crime and corruption when a high-class prostitute disappears. It’s a journey that...
Birmingham grime MC SP talks about his new joint
At Flavour we see it as our civil duty to bring you new and unsigned musicians to look out for. So allow us to Introduce SP a spectacular MC hailing from Birmingham. We recently caught up with him for an exclusive chat about his brand new dubstep single ‘It’s Like Arrrrrrrr!’ and a break down of hIs top five...
Soho House Art Prize announces Scottish-Italian artist Sarah Hardie as winner
New commissioned symphonic-film-essay “Spring sometimes rises in me too” – available to watch now Last year, Soho House announced the inaugural Soho House Art Prize supported by Bombay Sapphire. And at long last, after receiving over 1000 entries, they have their winner: Scottish-Italian artist Sarah Hardie. As part of winning the prize, Hardie was commissioned to create a new work...
Elizabeth Banks on the Hollywood reporter
Elizabeth Banks, lands the May 8, 2015, cover of The Hollywood Reporter. The actress and director of ‘Pitch Perfect 2′ looks seventies chic in wide-legged pants and a v-neck tank top. The story focuses on Banks’ aspirations on becoming a female director.In her interview, Elizabeth opens up about wanting to make it as a female director in Hollywood. “The list of...
Liberty London’s Beauty Advent Calendar 2018 OUT NOW!
The sell-out Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar is OUT NOW, and this year, it’s better than ever! Worth over £600, this is the ultimate gift for the beauty obsessed! Housed in a beautiful Liberty London box, this year’s advent calendar compiles an edit of our top beauty buys, featuring 18 full-sized products alongside deluxe samples.Get your Liberty London Beauty Advent...
Hollywood Glam: Men of Vision
The Golden Age of Hollywood glamour and style sometimes seems like a fairy tale in a far away land. Here Mr Hudson, D Boy, Lethal B, Reggie Yates and Griminal bring that era of elegance and enchantment back with a modern twist.Photographer: Daniel Thomas www.danielthomasphoto.com Stylist: Denise Brown www.denisebrownstylist.com, Assistant: Carleen De Sozer Hair: Carl Campbell Using Frédéric...
Four Entertaining Podcasts to Get Your Ears Around
This podcast trend has been booming for a while now and more people than ever are putting on their headphones or tuning into their home’s smart speaker to get their podcast fix. When surveyed, 7.1 million Britons said that they’d listened to a podcast within the last month. This may seem like a lot, but we had nothing on the...
Strike a pose to win in ASUS & Comet promotion
Striking a pose in a Comet Store could lead to a walk-on role in a new Brit film and nearly £200 of Christmas Shopping vouchers.ASUS, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era, and Comet have launched a cracking new promotion in the run-up to Christmas, offering busy shoppers the chance to win a walk-on...
Daddy Yankee’s first ever UK concert
REGGAETON SUPERSTAR TO PERFORM FIRST EVER UK SHOW AT O2 BRIXTON ACADEMY SPECIAL GUEST AGGRO SANTOS TO SUPPORT Latin superstar DADDY YANKEE - responsible for the worldwide smash hit ‘Gasonlina’ – will perform his exclusive first ever UK show at the O2 Brixton Academy on October 7th 2010.With four chart-topping albums to his name and more than eight million albums sold, the...
Trey Songz – Back after a three year hiatus
Well, I suppose it's true what they say, every dog really does have its day.... not literally of course, but at some stage in life, if you have been the under dog, the one that goes unmentioned in a favourite five or simply that individual who was always picked last in the playground, your time will most definitely come...
Beat Dandruff and Stay Stylish with Tigi B for Men
Is your fashion conscious, stylish look being ruined by the tell tale sign of white flakes on your shoulders? Don’t fret, TIGI have come to the rescue with the NEW B for Men Anti-Dandruff Shampoo £6.50.A perfectly groomed style can be ruined by the unsightly appearance of dandruff and it can feel irritating and uncomfortable too. This revitalising Rosemary...
Who will be ‘Football’s Next Star’?
Sky1 and Sky1 HD have launched a search for the UK and Ireland’s next football sensation.Open to only 16-18 year olds, Football’s Next Star will be offering young players the chance of a lifetime- a contract at Jose Mourinho's Italian champions, Inter Milan.Production Manager, James Townley of Sky1, Sky2, Sky3, says: ‘Sky1 is always on the look out for...
Rihanna’s new single ‘Only Girl’
No sooner had world-class megastar Rihanna wrapped up the final show of her sold-out “Last Girl On Earth Tour” in Chicago last week, than she turned her attention to her brand new fifth studio album on Def Jam Recordings. LOUD, set to arrive on November 15th, has been described by insiders as a return to the uptempo dance grooves...
World Freerun Championships hits Trafalgar Square
London’s Trafalgar Square is set to be transformed when it plays host to the second Barclaycard World Freerun Championships on Saturday 15th August 2009.7,000 tickets will be made available free of charge to fans via the Barclaycard World Freerun Facebook page by mid-July.This truly iconic landmark will encourage people to ‘see London differently’, through the eyes of a freerunner,...
Win a Pair of Nicholas Deakins Summer Footwear
Nicholas Deakins have introduced a range of footwear styles for the summer months, available in a selection of seasonal colours with durable canvas uppers embellished with suede and leather details - a versatile range of essential styles for any summer wardrobe. Nicholas Deakins was established in 1991 by Craig Nicholas Tate, with an initial collection of just 4 styles made...
Jason Derulo, Kylie and Paloma Faith Head up The Absolutely Fabulous Movie Soundtrack
How absolutely fabulous darling! Jason Derulo, Kylie Minogue, Paloma Faith plus many more are to be featured on the soundtrack on the forthcoming Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Soundtrack. The soundtrack, which is to be released by Rhino on July the 1st see's Kylie take the original theme tune, This Wheels on Fire - which was written and originally recorded by...
Who do you see as a pioneer in the music game?
Whilst at the London leg of the MOBOs tour, an event organised by URBAN DEVELOPMENT & the MOBOs which hit six cities across the UK, I grabbed a few members of the audience to get their say on who they believe is a pioneer in the game! Here’s what they had to say:1. “For me, it’s Tinie, Stryder, Chipmunk...
Style up and stand out: How to keep it real at prom
With prom season closing in, it’s time to start picking out some choice threads to make sure you’re looking razor-sharp, whatever your style. If you’re single, you might also want to start thinking about a date too, before some other chap beats you to it. We can’t help you so much on that front, but we can offer you some...
Donaeo: Parties Hard
Donae’o, the man behind the classic bangers Devil In A Blue Dress and African Warrior can definitely be considered the king of funky house. Still not slowing the pace in his venture he has one of the hottest albums of the summer, Party Hard out now. Munching at the back of his local KFC, Flavour caught up with the...
Tenny Ten’s swagnificent
Following his successful appearance alongside Chipmunk and Mr Hudson on their recent UK tour, Tenny Ten aka 10shott has been described as a “21st-century poet”, who writes and produces his own music.The upcoming rapper, who was born and raised in Wolverhampton, grew up watching his parents perform – his mother was a backing vocalist for UB40 and his father...
Shimmer and Shine with our summer fashion Lust List
Sooooo many pretty things to choose from, so much my heart desires. Well if I can't buy them, I may as well write a lust list, it's kinda like the online version of window shopping I suppose. 1. As there's been the odd day of sunshine I got to thinking about planning my next holiday (funds permitting of course). So...
Introducing: The almighty force that is Jagga
Jagga is undoubtedly one of the UK's most exciting new talents. Having already gained a large following on Twitter as well as having celebrity fans, including Katy B, with whom he's toured with, and West London trio TMS, who he has now teamed up with for the release of ‘I Need You’. Described as an “Almighty force whose own...
N-Dubz creates music video entirely within LittleBigPlanet 2
In between their time of switching up their image, recording in the studio and trying to crack America, chart topping music trio N-Dubz managed to create their official music video for their new single 'Took It All Away' exclusively within LittleBigPlanet 2.The group's members - Dappy, Tulisa, and Fazer - were all replicated as a Sackpeople for the video.Speaking...
Exclusive First Look At Episode 4 Of ‘Steffi’
We’ve got an exclusive first look at the latest episode of Youtube music-drama Steffi. And if you’ve been waiting for episode four to be unveiled, then your wait is over. After a terrible start, episode four sees Steffi giving it her all at the casting in the TV Studios - but she's spotted by a very nasty publicist, played by...
Chris Rock talks Good Hair
South Carolina-born African American comedian Chris Rock grew up in Brooklyn, his first break arriving after Eddie Murphy cast him in his Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). He went on to work on Saturday Night Live, from 1990-93, and summoned a fine turn as a crack addict in New Jack City (1991). It was his scathing HBO comedy special...
Peter Jackson bringing Canadian Rap to the fore
Canada doesn't produce many rap artists that can count support roles for global hip-hop artists like Naughty by Nature and (the king of double time) Busta Rhymes. Jackson however is looking to write a new Canadian rap history.After spending time trying to build the infa-structure for brand Jackson, he steps out with his catchy single Miss Right featuring the...
Streetdance 3D review
At first glance, some might dismiss this film as yet another in an endless procession of generic, dance-themed movies. Admittedly, the plot is somewhat familiar, however this is the UK’s first streetdance movie and it has the added bonus of being in 3D.Streetdance is a 90 minute rollercoaster blending awe-inspiring dance routines with a tale of friendship and love,...
Starboy Nathan: Back with newfound brilliance
After a brief hiatus from music, R&B sensation Starboy Nathan invites Flavour to join him for the release of his new single and album.It has been just under two years, but Nathan, now known as Starboy Nathan, is back in London and ready to reclaim his place at the top, with his new single ‘Diamonds’. While we sit in...
Noel Clarke Twitter Takeover! Tues 19 June
On Tuesday 19th June at 5:10pm BAFTA Award Winning Actor and Director Noel Clarke will be answering any questions Flavour readers have using the hash tag #AskNoel from our @FlavourMag Twitter page. Noel will also be encouraging everybody to join him and come up with some tweets for the hastags #UrMyExCos and #IfAliensAttacked in line with his new Sci-Fi horror film...