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Song of the Year finalist Chandra
Judges from international songwriting contest Song of the Year described Chandra's track Dance Like You Want Me as ‘an emotional assault on the senses' and ‘a technically masterful song'. On his Myspace he states that overplay.com have recently compared the Asian singers high energy pop music to US superstar Chris Brown. With such high accolades received Flavour had to...
5 Household Objects That We Most Often Forget To Replace In Good Time
We, as people, are forgetful by nature and there are so many things that need to be replaced after a certain interval in our houses. For some of these objects, it is merely comfort and convenience we will be missing out on, whereas others can be a hygiene or even a safety concern if not replaced at the recommended interval....
Valentine’s Gym Fling – 12 Rounds Boxing Gym in London
Cocktails & Conversations + BuckleUp Dating present: Valentines Gym Fling. This Valentine’s Day, don’t sit on the couch eating ice-cream, drinking box wine & watching First Dates! Come get sweaty & worked up by working out in your hottest gym gear.There will be boxing Lessons with bags and pads. ( No Contact! Save that for the bar and the dancefloor...
Sony and Slenky host awards for the Young Hot Shots of the future @slenkyshots @sonyuk
Sony and Slenky hold awards ceremony in London to reward young people’s success after giving them bespoke career opportunities Last night Sony recognised the efforts and achievements of young people at the Sony and Slenky awards ceremony in West London.Marking the end of a successful six month campaign between Sony and young people’s organisation Slenky, the ceremony celebrated 18-26 year old entrepreneurs...
WIN A £100 OF DIVERGENT GOODIES
Currently being released on the 11 08 14 on DVD and Blue Ray, DIVERGENT is the smash summer hit starring Kate Winslet and Ashley Judd. Based in a futuristic Chicago where society is divided into factions based on personality types: Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless, Erudite, Selfless, Peaceful, Honest, Brave and Intelligent.In a divided existence where everyone must conform Tris...
5 Ways to Get Ahead For Your GCSEs
Your GCSEs are a crucial step to reaching the career that you want. It’s hard work but if you have the right preparation and right plan in place, you’ll get the grades you deserve! We’ve put together 5 ways that you can stay ahead of the game when it comes to your GCSEs, so that by the time exams come...
Is It OK to be friends with your Ex? Via @xclusivetouch
IS IT OKAY TO BE FRIENDS WITH YOUR EX? Have you ever been on a train and saw an available seat after a stop, went to sit down and felt the fresh warmth of the previous backside? Grim. Well that is what it’s like entering a new relationship with someone who has recently parted ways with their ex, and even...
Boy Better Know at Red Bull Culture Clash interview
Skepta – the ‘King of Grime’, JME – the ‘Hype, Hype Ting’, Maximum – the undisputed heavyweight champion DJ and Shorty – the ‘Wickedest’ MC... (And that’s just four members of the group).Imagine the energy, talent, entertainment and excitement, when all members of the legendary grime collective, Boy Better Know, take to the stage on the 7th November, to...
London Restaurant Review: Earlham Street Clubhouse @esclubhouse
The Earlham Street Clubhouse is a laid back venue in the heart of Covent Garden, a newly opened concept restaurant for Londoners to grab a pizza or cocktail, or just drink beer at the bar with friends.We arrived at 9pm on a Friday night, it's a small venue and wasn't too busy but there was a nice buzz with most...
Win a SLEEPLESS Prize Bundle
To celebrate the release of Sleepless starring Jamie Foxx and Gabrielle Union in cinemas from May 5, we are giving away three prize bundles to our readers. Undercover Las Vegas police officer Vincent Downs (Jamie Foxx) finds himself caught in a high-stakes web of corrupt cops, internal affairs and murderous gangsters. When a failed heist leads to the kidnapping of...
Win a stylish prize with Zoolander 2 out in cinemas February 12
Put your most fashionable foot forward for your chance to win 1 of 3 ultimate Zoolander 2 goody bags containing a male modelling kit and handheld fan, with the return of one of the world’s most beautiful people in Zoolander 2, out in cinemas February 12. Zoolander 2 marks the next chapter in the life of Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller), a hilariously...
Pioneer and Rudimental host DJ masterclass for Kidsco @RudimentalUk @PioneerDJ
To celebrate Defected’s 15th students from Kids Company’s DJ Academy for an exclusive masterclass at the Defected pop-up store in Shoreditch. The students were treated to a 1-2-1 masterclass with Pioneer DJ expert Rik Parkinson, and a surprise appearance from DJ Locksmith from Rudimental, otherwise known as Leon Rolle, who showed them the ropes on Pioneer's top of the range...
5 Niche Subscriptions And Mystery Boxes
In a world where we are more online than ever, the internet has just about everything we could possibly need or want. And while you’ve probably already got your Netflix and Spotify sorted out, there’s a world of digital subscriptions, monthly loot crates and mystery boxes just waiting to be discovered.With that in mind, here are five of the best...
Win a CHiPs: Law & Disorder Prize Bundle
CHiPs: Law & Disorder drives in to cinemas March 24 and we’re giving you the chance to gear up ahead of the release by winning an awesome bundle! This amazing bundle includes:Mini Hydration Pack Gas Tank Mini Clock Backpack T-shirtDax Shepard (“Hit and Run,” TV’s “Parenthood”) and Michael Peña (“The Martian”) star in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action comedy “CHiPs: Law...
Grey Goose gift ideas available at Selfridges
Vodka brand Grey Goose has teamed up with Selfridges to offer a limited edition martini cocktail gift box, which can be engraved with a bespoke message for friends and loved ones. Each exquisite gift set is presented in a carefully crafted wooden gift box with the engraved message displayed on the lid. Inside, the martini cocktail gift box features a pair...
We bet you have NEVER seen Graffiti like this… @BSapphireGinUK
Its normal day in your area, you and friend decide to grab a couple of spray cans and do a bit of graffiti. As your spraying the graffiti starts moving, moving like how the paint moves on Walter Kovacs face in the Watchmen. What would you do if the paint then turn into a monster and started chasing you...
Win the Fender guitar featured in the Cher Lloyd cover shoot, courtesy of musicroom
How would you like to WIN the Fender Guitar featured in the Cher Lloyd cover shoot?Flavour Magazine has teamed up with Music room to offer the guitar from the shoot to a lucky winner. To be in with a chance simply email your name, address and contact number to comps@flavourmag.co.uk and a winner will be chosen at random by...
ONE LOVE Valentine’s menu at Turtle Bay (Brixton). Celebrate with your BF, GF, BFF or whoever you like
Turtle Bay in Brixton have just announced their glorious new Valentine's menu, and it's not just for lovers! It’s all about ONE LOVE - sharing great food with anyone you adore, from best friends to grandparents or whoever you like! It's launching on Bob Marley's birthday, so take a look at some of Bob's inspirational quotes below. One love, let’s get together and...
How to date Tanya Vital @TanyaVital
We've seen her in BBC comedies such as Kerching!, Ideal & We Are Klang to her most recent appearance as the fun loving, factory worker Adele Alfrey in ITV's Emmerdale. Tanya Vital is also nominated for a screennation awards (so to is Flavourmag.co.uk) so please vote for her at http://t.co/MlhiVE5pYz but in the meantime, check out of tips on How to Date...
STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE – PART 1!
Hopefully the students amongst our readers have settled back into their studies seamlessly after a long summer break and for the Freshers amongst you don’t worry- Flavour has your back! Over the next couple of weeks we will be bringing you several instalments of our ‘Student Survival Guide’ ensuring you are suitably prepared for the next 3 or 4...
Veuve Clicquot X Charlotte Olympia the perfect gift for her, available exclusively at Harrords
The long-awaited collaboration between Veuve Clicquot X Charlotte Olympia has just launched exclusively to Harrods. The new collection includes cork inspired accessories and a beautiful clutch box inspired bottle gift set (perfect for Christmas).In celebration of inspirational women, Charlotte Olympia has put her special touch on La Grande Dame 2006, an exclusive blend of Veuve Cliquot's eight classic Grands-Crus- Aÿ,...
Sophia Brown: Standout creations made specially for you
There’s a lot to admire about fashion designer Sophia Brown. She studied Fashion Design at the University for the Creative Arts, completed two certificates in Period Corsetry at the London College of Fashion, and then went to work for two of the UK’s most prestigious couture bridal designers, Wedding Portfolio and Kosibah Creations, as well as honing her craft...
Job hunting tips for this year: how to find your perfect role
Landing a new job can be an exciting time in anyone’s professional career. It allows you to make new connections, put your skills to the test and transform your daily commute – but hunting for your dream job can be a challenge. Below, we’ve put together some top tips for job seekers looking to find their next exciting position.Look for...
Flavour’s Summer festival Guide
There’s nothing like the good old British summer. A week of sun, followed by two weeks of rain, then another day or two of sun, overcrowded beaches, buses with the heating turned on full blast on the hottest day of the year, what more could you ask for?As unreliable as our weather maybe, one feature remains the pride and...
The Most Instagrammed Street Art Cities in the World
Street art is an important part of a cities culture, but where in the world has the most Instagrammed street art? Blu.com have scoured Instagram tallying up the number of posts tagged to date, under the top three to five hashtags for each city, and created a leaderboard of the top 32 locations.London 395,764 Paris 311,558 Melbourne 264,332 Berlin...
Riots 2011: London In Meltdown
Here at Flavour we wholeheartedly condemn the riots that happened over this weekend and that are continuing as I write. Families have been displaced, local businesses have been affected, there has been hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage and many people have been injured. This is not on!I’m not going to comment on what happened to Mark...
Which Celebrity Jetsetter Are You Most Like?
Nobody travels quite as lavishly as an A-list celebrity, and what better way to spend your fortune than travelling the world? It’s a hard life for a VIP, but we’re here to help you put yourself in their Jimmy Choos. Just sit back in your chair, imagine money’s no object, and find out which celebrity jetsetter is your kindred spirit.Oprah...
An opportunity for the UK citizens to visit the USA with ESTA
Running a small business can be full of difficult processes but if you are looking to expand your market to the US, it is worthwhile knowing that the ESTA USA application makes it easier for business people to make multiple trips to the US. Previously, a visa USA application was required which could take much longer to process but the...
To Write Love on Her Arms: DVD competition plus behind the scenes exclusive video
To celebrate the home entertainment release of inspiring musical drama To Write Love on Her Arms (starring Kat Dennings, Chad Michael Murray and Rupert Friend) we’ve got our hands on an exclusive clip from behind-the-scenes and three DVD copies to give away. Based on the true story that started a global movement, TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS is out...