Music
No One Cared
Through violence, through illness, through social services. Here’s a look into the mind of a young person in care.Who cares? I ask myself this every day, sitting here waiting for someone to come and love me. Waiting and waiting, listening to the prostitute that lives next door have an argument with one of her many guys, listening to my...
Hollywood stars visit Black Grape
Actress Sanaa Lathan (Love and Basketball), TV mogul Debbie Allen and The Cosby Show’s Phylicia Rashad stopped by north London eatery, The Black Grape Music Venue and Gastro Bar, for a bite to eat during rehearsal’s for Allen's production of a Cat On a Hot Tin Roof at the Novello Theatre over the weekend.The Black Grape Music Venue and...
Politics Propaganda
As a young student training to be a journalist, newspapers are my bible and to wake up one morning to find the MPs have shamed our country in the expenses row, I am left fuming with many questions unanswered. As a young person, it seems nobody wants to take any notice of me unless I join a gang and...
Flawless Finish – Laying The Foundations
Flavour's beauty editor Lea James talks about how you can get a flawless finish with you foundation.They Say: Now you can achieve the ultimate flawless finish with VIE at home’s new mousse foundation, Airbrush Perfection, £18. Available in light, medium and dark shades, VIE at home has created a foundation that feels as light as a feather yet offers superior...
Jamaican Cribs: Elephant Man
Jamaican dancehall artist Elephant Man gives you a glimpse into his home.http://www.youtube.com/v/pEnzIOeXAzI
Rio Ferdinand foundation launch
England and Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, is set to bring the world’s biggest names from sport, entertainment and politics together at the launch of his charity, The Live the Dream Foundation, on the 16th December 2009.Ferdinand has set up the foundation to reach out to all young people including those from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them find employment...
Hot 5 WK5
Once again Flavour hits you with the Hot 5 goings on in the entertainment industry this week.5) Katt Looking For Cream? American comedian Katt William, was arrested for burglary on Sunday but was he really looking for a bag of swag? Surely a well known entertainer, with DVDs such as Pimpin Pimpin and Straight Hustle, should have more than a few...
Beyonce & Lady GaGa Video Phone
Two of the world's biggest stars, Beyonce and Lady GaGa hooked up to record Bee's latest single Video Phone. Let us know what you think of the new single and video.http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhF83KUf6QoPTz3XW9
Tevin Campbell takes us back to the 90s
Do you remember the popular 90s rnb song's Can We Talk and Always in My Heart? Well Flavour caught up with the man behind the music, 33-year-old singer Tevin Campbell just before his recent performance at the Indigo O2. Here's what he had to say.Why has it taken so long for you to come out here? Cos ya’ll never invited...
Flavour’s Hot 5 – WK 3
Once again Flavour bring you the heat from the world of entertainment with this week hot five.5) Model Gets Funky We have all done the migraine and the tribal skank, but what about the model move? Are you ready for it, because Jasmia Robinson from Britains Next Top Model and winner of Model of the Year at the Beffta’s revealed...
Healthy winter skin
Jason Zemmel, perfume expert, pharmacist and founder of health and beauty e-tailer www.halfpriceperfumes.co.uk, explains how to care for delicate skin as the seasons become colder.Skin is the largest organ in the body. It protects our internal organs, helps keep our bodies at just the right temperature and allows us to have the sense of touch. In order to protect your...
Fat Joe: Jealous Ones Still Envy
Terror Squad Founder & CEO Joseph “Fat Joe” Cartagena is gearing up to release his highly anticipated 9th album Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 J.O.S.E 2 on October 5th, 2009. His salacious new single “Aloha” featuring Pleasure P and Rico Love claimed the #2 most added to urban radio within two weeks of its initial release. J.O.S.E 2 along...
WeddingPath reveals: The 12 Trends of Winter Weddings 2009
WeddingPath (weddingpath.co.uk) - the UK’s best loved wedding website. Discuss all of the new bridal fashions and trends whilst building your own free online wedding website.One: Winter and the festive period Consider a less-is-more approach to your colour palette, silver and white with crystal accents can add some serious glamour to your winter wedding.Two: Black and White The elegant black and...
Celebrate Asian fusion at The Mela
Expect to see some of the UK’s leading British Asian artists to headline this year’s The Mela at the Mall.Mumzy, H-Dhami, Avina, Sham, Tasha Tah and Navin Kundra will all be there are to headline Celebrate Asian music, dance and fashion at the Ilford mall on October 24.Andrea Marie, Marketing Manager for The Mall says: ‘The Mela at the...
Just Beauty Direct Starts Smashbox Sale
Beauty website, Just Beauty Direct has started its seasonal sale which includes discounts on cult American cosmetics range, Smashbox.Many of the super Smashbox discounts are over 50% off and the best bargains include the Smashbox Conversion Cream to Powder Foundation which is discounted from £18.00 to £6.90 and the Desert Chic Lip Enhancing Gloss which is reduced from £11.50...
ITV News Group Journalism Traineeship 2010
Following the continued success of ITV News Group Journalism Traineeship, we are delighted to be offering the scheme for a fifth successive year in 2010.The ITV News Trainee scheme offers the opportunity for enthusiastic and committed people to develop skills in broadcast journalism within the company with a blend of formal courses and ‘on the job’ training in one...
Georgie W. Couture emerges as a “ One to Watch “ fashion label
Fresh off the catwalk at London Fashion Week September 2009.With a multitude of media from the likes of Elle, Pride, Vogue and She Caribbean magazines gracing her front row seats, this London born designer has definitely found her calling and is heading in the right direction.In this economy where fashion is still first and fore-most, designer Georgette Williams brings a...
Princess Nyah’s album launch party
After the success of the summer smash hit Frontline Princess Nyah is back with another club banger Big Boys. Check out these pics from her launch party for her album Diary of a Princess, which is out now. To keep up-to-date with Princess Nyah go to her website.Photography by Faceless Images
Mr Midas feat David B
Best known for his appearance on T4’s popular TV Show ‘MUSICOOL’ UMA award winning artist Mr Midas is currently gearing up for his UK wide school tour and will be presenting behind the scenes at Miss Flavour 2009. The London based artist recently released his self-titled video and song Midas which features David B. Check out the video and...
Filmakers get to film Rhianna up-close
Worldwide leaders in mobile communications, Nokia, have teamed up with creative collaboration company Talenthouse to provide an opportunity for young filmmakers to film a private concert in London for US pop sensation Rihanna.Videographers around the world will be given the chance to submit a twenty second, self filmed clip that showcases an innovative approach to filmmaking.The global Talenthouse community will then...
If you had the chance to ask a politician ONE question…
Choice FM and what’s Up Information have teamed up to give you the chance to ask Politian’s from the three leading parties just that.Politian are accused of not engaging with young people…so here is your chance to ask them exactly what is on your mind and put them in the hot seat…It could be to do with education, crime,...
Footie ace Rio hits the karaoke
Here at Flavour we love karaoke. We're not afraid to get up on that mic and rock the joint. Whether we can sing like Mariah or whether we're screaching like a cat. We know many of our readers feel the same way so it was no suprise to us to see Manchester United ace Rio Ferdinand trying his hand...
SIGG reusable water bottles: the new craze
Every day over 30 million plastic bottles are dumped into landfill sites in Europe alone.With most magazines headlining ‘I lost 2 stones by drinking water’ and every doctor encouraging us to drink 2 litres of water a day- no wonder why we can’t stop buying plastic water bottles everyday.So, if you’re tired of buying water everyday from your local...
Grooming “Leos Diamantidis”
The weight is over; so now it’s time to psych yourself up, and get the low down on mass building to shape up.Building those biceps is easily achieved with a combination of diet and toning exercises using weights. For safe muscle expansion, it is important to progressively lift more weights each week and ensure that this is set by...
Head to the East for a West fashion fix
The Old Truman Brewery presents the new place to be for Saturday shoppers: The Backyard Market.Located in the heart of East London, shoppers can now get away from the overcrowded high streets into the hidden world of the East London market stalls and boutiques.The centre of Fashion East saw the likes of Giles Deacon, Matthew Williamson and PPQ showcase...
Lethal Bizzle to perform at the Halloween Carnival
The Leeds Urban Festival presents the Halloween Carnival Weekender 2009.Lethal Bizzle, Skepta, Killa Kela, Foreign Beggars, Manny Moscow all will be performing live on stage to celebrate what’s set to be the Halloween party of a lifetime.Further details:Location: Beaver Works, 36 Whitehouse Street, Leeds LS10 1ADDate: October 31/ 13.00-04.00 – November 01/ 13.00- MidnightWeekender tickets: £25 Weekend Ticket /...
Best of British review
They say that Thursday evenings are the new Fridays, particularly in the nerve-centre of the UK’s vibrant metropolis of London. But on Tuesday, 6th October 2009, many broke this tacit rule by venturing out into the vibrant Covent Garden to experience what might be ‘just another charity event’The aptly-named gig entitled, “Best of British in Support of The Sickle...
Take a break to Rotterdam
Need a break from the stresses of everyday life but the credit crunch has got your bank card telling you otherwise? Why not visit The Netherlands for a cheap city break that will provide that change of pace and scenery that you’ve been waiting for and still leave your purse strings smiling.The Netherlands is known the world over for...
K by Beverly Knight
K by Beverly Knight is a long awaited product range by our very own UK soul superstar. Intensifying her talents and creating a cosmetics brand to meet beauty industry needs, this essential brand caters to the needs of dark and black skins satisfying a large variety of skin and tone with 15 products and 78 shades.As a make-up...
There’s No Place Like Home … at the Office
“There’s no place like home,” said Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. With a click of the heels followed by years of rigorous research, it turns out there really is no place like home, even at the office. Research shows that employees who have personal photos, plants and nick-nacks in their office or workstation are more productive...