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50 Fantastic gifts under £50
Celebrate a cool Yule with a selection of festive gifts all under £50 from a host of high street favourites including Selfridges, Superdrug, L’Occitane, Lakeland, B&Q and Peacocks.For the perfect luxurious beauty gifts look no further than Selfridges, Superdrug and L’Occitane, for fantastic home and food gifts B&Q, Lakeland and Selfridges have it all wrapped up and Peacocks is a must...
Shakira: “Loca” feat. Dizzee Rascal
Shakira and UK rapper Dizzee Rascal get together in her new music video for "Loca". The Colombian singer filmed the video in the lively streets of Barcelona.Confirmed as the first single from Shakira's upcoming bilingual studio album "Sale El Sol" which is due on 19th October in the US, "Loca" is a remake of El Cata's song "Loca Con...
Fresh Flavour: MANiC
You may remember MANiC when he dropped his freestyle with Sneakbo, which led to viral videos and two hot mixtapes from the south London rapper. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRnpjA00TYA] The MC is now back with his third mixtape, ‘Burger Kingsley 3’. The video for the first video ‘Remember Me’ is out now which shows that the 24-year-old is back for good. Check out the...
Contraband: on DVD and Blu-ray 16 July 2012
The action thriller Contraband is based on the 2008 Icelandic film Reykjavik-Rotterdam.From the beginning to end, the movie is thrilling and keeps you attached, it is typically like most drug baron movies, good guy gets threatened by bad guy to do the dirty work, bad guy threatens good guys family and so on and as always good guy comes...
Never On The Downside
They may be called Downside but that’s never the case when it comes to this duo.Fresh new urban act Downside consists of brummie members Mista, 25, and Mox, 29. Mista and Mox are ready to fly the flag for Birmingham and not just for their hometown, they also hope to build a platform where they can sign on other...
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...
Jon.B – Back on a Vibe
Long before Justin Timberlake and Robin Thicke, Jon .B was the white boy making waves in the rnb scene. The platinum-selling artist is undoubtedly one of the best rnb stars of the late 90s, and one who was criminally under-rated. But you can’t keep this good man down, as he returns stronger than ever with his fifth album,...
Flo Rida In London for Step Up 3D Signing
Flo Rida is heading over to perform a free show at Heaven London and will sign copies of the ‘Step Up 3D' soundtrack.Fans of the hugely successful rapper and # 1 hit machine, Flo Rida, get a rare chance to meet the man himself, in person at the Heaven Nightclub on Villiers Street in London WC2N 6NG. Flo Rida...
Guardian Film internship
The Scott Trust, owner of Guardian Media Group plc, is pleased to offer an internship with Guardian Films: guardian.co.uk/guardianfilmsThe aim of the internship is to offer training in video production to applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds - a group recognised as being under-represented in media (as provided for under Section 37 of the Race Relations Act 1976).The one year...
BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Soundclash is back!
BBC Radio 1Xtra has today announced the return of its soundclash event following last years success. The Soundclash, hosted by MistaJam and Twin B, will bring DJ’s together from a number of BBC Radio stations, as well as a line up of special guests battling to fight it out for the title of the ultimate champion DJ.The soundclash...
BASS Festival 2011
BASS Festival (British Arts and Street Sounds), the UK’s only month-long celebration of Black music and art, returns to Birmingham in June with a city-wide feast of urban culture.Now in its sixth year, BASS 2011 is bringing the theme of Revolution to Birmingham with a range of music, arts and fashion events in venues across the city.Ammo Talwar, founder...
Love is a losing Game – When you play by different rules
“Is it really better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all?” – Alfred Lord TennysonWritten and co-directed by Babi Isako, ‘Love Is A Losing Game’ is based on a group of friends in their final year of University. It’s time to decide whether to hold on, or to let go and forget the...
New Music: Context — ‘Small Town Lad Sentiments’
Picking up from where he left off, Context continues to deliver and showcase his colourful rhymes. Much like his previous effort, 'Small Town Lad Sentiments' is an incredibly polished production with top notch efforts from every angle. Hailed as 'Middle England's Poet Laurette', the MC who’s been compared to Mike Skinner for his carefree flow, doesn’t try too hard...
One To Watch: Luke Bingham
...With that said, world renowned Drum n’ Bass duo Matrix & Futurebound have teamed up with the rising star for their explosive forthcoming single ‘All I Know’, due for release by 3 Beat Recordings on 4th June, check it out! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_ofHHlSdcU]Check out our interview with Luke back in October last yearFollow Luke on Twitter @Luke_Bingham and visit www.lukebingham.co.uk
Urban Music Awards 2012….And The Winners Are!
Sneakbo triumphed at last night's Urban Music Awards, picking up the best newcomer gong, beating critics' favourites Rita Ora, The Weeknd and Cover Drive. Pleased with his success, he said: "I’m proud of what I have achieved." He also added: "It feels great because I know where I've come from, and this is obviously a big achivement for myself and...
Win tickets to the Premiere of Dead Man Running
Dead Man Running is the London-set thriller starring US rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, British actor Danny Dyer, Brenda Blethyn and Tamer Hassan.Co-financed and executive produced by England football stars, Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole the film follows Nick Kane (Hassan) and his best friend Bing (Dyer) in a frantic race to find £100,000 in 24 hours after New...
Marley Moments No.5
In 1980 after Zimbabwe finally gained their independence, as a supporter, Marley felt that he should be a central part of the celebration. He personally financed the celebration arrangements costing him over US$90,000. Bob Marley used his music in order to get directly involved with the Zimbabwe Liberation Movement. His song Zimbabwe spoke of personal rights, judgement, and getting...
Cheryl Cole has thanked doctors for “saving her life”
The ‘Fight for This Love’ singer was struck down with malaria earlier this month and has now paid tribute to the team of doctors and nurses who treated her, saying without them she might not be alive.She told experts at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases at University College London: “I want to say how grateful I am for everything...
Spyce does it CSI style in Vegas
The summer continues as Spyce visits the adult playground known as Las Vegas Spyce had time to sample the city and the weekend and even though the home to highly admired CSI no bodies were found. The ultimate weekend in Las Vegas has to start by the pool. Pool season is one of the best past times in Vegas.FRIDAYWet Republic at...
Ladies Unplugged 2009
Sisters are doin' it for themselves once again at the Unplugged Session. Last year's Ladies Special took the organic soul night to new heights, with stunning vocal turns from Hil St Soul, Tawiah, Vula, Rosie Wilson and Gemma Fox, and November 13th sees another first-rate female line-up take to the stage at Stratford Circus.Brought to you as part of...
Jacob Banks Visits BBC 1xtra For Special Live Lounge Performance
It’s been a phenomenal 2013 for Jacob Banks, who has kicked off the year with one of the hottest live lounge sessions for BBC 1xtra. The Birmingham native is one of the most notable, intriguing and soulful talents to emerge in recent times and his critically revered E.P 'The Monologue', has made him such an enormous online sensation, it’s difficult...
Throwback Thursdays: Usher – U Make Me Wanna
In 1997, a fresh faced Usher burst back onto the scene with the leading single from his second album, My Way. Written by himself and Jermaine Dupri, it became his biggest hit in the UK, peaking at number 1. From that moment on, we couldn’t get enough of his seductive voice, cheeky grin and amazing dance moves.http://www.youtube.com/v/bQRzrnH6_HY?version=3&hl=en_GB
Limelight Film & Arts Awards 2010
This week, the Limelight Film & Arts Awards will bring the glitz and glamour of the Oscars to the streets of London.This annual short film competition is for London based film makers and the awards ceremony has been planned with exciting performances, celebrity attendees, dignitaries and of course individuals from the film and media industry.It is the...
The 696 Form – Keeping us safe or crushing urban music?
London 360 reporter Rosa Doherty explores the impact that the 696 form is having on the urban music scene, both positively and negatively. The 696 form unites promoters, club owners and the police over the safety of London club nights, but some believe that this power, which began as a positive initiative, is being exploited. If you ever wondered why certain...
Joel Culpepper – ‘Skydive’ EP out October 1
This short film by Abi Moore is set in Joel's hometown of South East London. Join him on a beautiful day as he explains what Skydive is all about and the music that has propelled it to existence. Skydive EP is out October 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG44KuDzDuoCulpepper's anticipated debut EP Skydive, takes the listener on a journey of love and life's lessons through...
Want to work in television?
The Network talent scheme launches applicationsKnow someone who wants to break into TV? The Network has launched applications for its FREE talent scheme which runs alongside the TV Festival in August. It's a packed long weekend giving 150 young people the opportunity to meet and work with the best TV talent from behind and in front of the camera....
To Carb or Not to Carb
This debate will continue to go on while people remain dieting in order to lose weight, carbohydrates (carbs) have been highly publicised by some diets as being a prime nutrient of weight gain. Low-carb diets are food plans that restrict carbohydrate consumption for weight loss. Foods high in carbohydrates, such as bread and pasta are restricted and replaced with...
X: Night of Vengence
It's not often you get a film that centre's around the antics of a couple of call girls, but throw a high class call girl who's decided to bow out of the trade and a newbie; finding herself on the streets and needing to line her pocket together and you have the basis for new film 'X: Night of...
AKG offers Scholarship of Sound competition for music producers
‘Scholarship of Sound’ offers 10 talented electronic music producers and sound students from across Europe will get the unique chance to win a week in Berlin, under the tutelage and guidance of highly respected artists, music producers and music professionals learning how to develop a greater understanding of sound, music production and audio engineering.All they have to do is...
A Dream of a Life
A Dream of a Life is the powerful story of Londoner Joyce Vincent, who was found dead in her home in Wood Green in 2006. Her death remained a mystery, as she did in life. A complex, intelligent, moving and captivating piece of film, A Dream of a Life attempts to piece together the pieces of this enigmatic woman’s...