Music
Angie Le Mar play competition tickets
Following the huge sell out success at the Hackney Empire, Angie Le Mar’s hit play comes to the Albany Empire. A fast-paced play witnessing the tensions in the relationship between a mother and a daughter coupled with the devastating consequences of peer pressure. Exploring the hard hitting reality of what happens when communication goes out the window, followed by...
The search for Britain’s best dance group
The search is on for Britains best dance group, so all you hot dancers, choreographers get applying now.
B-Girl review
If you enjoyed ‘Stomp the Yard’ and ‘You Got Served’, you’re probably eager to get your hands on the B-Girl Dvd, featuring veteran B-girl Jules Urich. Unlike other dance films that cram in dance sequences at every opportunity, B-Girl makes an attempt at creating a storyline.Angel (Jules Urich) is one of the best b-girls in Brooklyn and loves an opportunity...
Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is? Aaron Fontaine talks
Aaron Fontaine describes being an actor as his passion. He sees it as the ability to deceive, make believe and fulfil his dream. He talks in depth of his admiration towards his peers, working with Angie Le Mar, his own aspirations and how he plans to use the talents he has been blessed with when the camera is on, as...
Michael Jackson: ‘This Is It’
Michael Jackson brings us his brand new song ‘This Is It’ featuring backing vocals by Michael’s brothers, The Jacksons.Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group will release the two-disc album Michael Jackson's This Is It on October 26.It’s the first new material after Michael Jackson’s death in Los Angeles on June 25 and the first new single to be featured...
Win tickets to The Moscow State Circus in the UK
The Moscow State Circus returns to the UK and Flavour has 10 pairs of family tickets each worth £108 to giveaway.This is a once in a life time opportunity to see this award winning show LEGENDA. Bringing with it a huge cast of Russia's greatest and most flexible circus performers. Many of the critically acclaimed acts are pushing...
Taio Cruz on topping the charts
Taio Cruz; international man of music, highly requested songwriter and proud label owner of Rokstarr has proven once again that the UK has more than enough talent to match the US. With his new single Break Your Heart aimed for the top of the charts, MrCruz is ready to release his second studio album and solidify his position as a...
Princess Nyah: Dance floor royalty doing big things
How many times have you been out with a group of friends either at a club, bar or simply on the radio and heard the song Frontline? Before we even really knew who or even what Princess Nyah was about, this funky anthem had a movement of its own.She may appear to have just suddenly burst onto our screens...
Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize
US President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Committee said he was awarded it for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and co-operation between peoples".The committee highlighted Mr Obama's efforts to strengthen international bodies and promote nuclear disarmament.There were a record 205 nominations for this year's prize. Zimbabwe's prime minister and a Chinese...
Attacca Pesante: Making it funky for you
ATTACCA PESANTE, are the infamous trio behind the UK banger “Make It Funky for Me”. Ra’ed Poetical recently caught up with the guys to find what they have been up to! Here’s what they had to say:Firstly, what is the actual meaning behind Attacca Pesante? Zack: It means, ‘Attack, and go Fourth’ in Latin.Cool! How did you guys get...
Jay Sean hits the US No. 1 spot
Hounslow-born singer/songwriter, Jay Sean makes US chart history by becoming the first British urban artist to have a number one single in America.Jay Sean’s single, ‘Down’ has just hit the top spot in the Billboard Hot 100 chart – ending Black Eyed Peas 26-week run at the top of the charts.The last British act to top the American charts...
The 50th Law hits WHSmiths bestsellers list
This is the extract taken out of 50 Cent’s new book The 50th Law, which currently is topping the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and WHSmiths bestsellers lists.The greatest fear people have is that of being themselves. They want to be 50 cent or someone else. They do what everyone else does even if it doesn’t fit where...
Kid Cudi: This is my dream and I’m living it
Flavour hooks up with hot young Cleveland-born rapper Kid Cudi to talk Jay-Z, why honesty is the best policy, and having longevity in a fickle music industry.How did you get the name Kid Cudi? My last name is Mescudi and I just chopped it in half and put the kid in front of it because I started off rapping young....
Model Focus: Diane O’Sullivan
Model/singer Diane O’ Sullivan talks to Flavour after modelling for their Apple Bottoms cover shoot. Here the 25 year-old, Leo tells us a little bit more about herself.How did you break into the world of modelling? I was approached in Piccadilly Circus by a photographer Jens Lucking and his then girlfriend they said I had a good look and we...
Broken Silence raises £6,361.34 from talent show
Youth charity ‘Broken silence’ has announced its winning acts from talent show to raise awareness of sickle cell disease.The talent show finalists were split into four categories: under 14’s, vocalists, lyricists and dancers and were judged by a panel of experts which included the funky house king, Donae’o.The annual talent show is run by Broken Silence, a group of...
Orange presents the Monkey Hologram Gigs
Orange are running a series of Monkey Hologram Gigs around the UK and featuring hologram performances from UK’s very own Pixie Lott, N-Dubz and Tinchy Stryder.The Monkey Hologram Gigs are the first ever multi-artist hologram gigs to be staged in the UK and will celebrate the launch of Orange pay as you go music tariff Monkey with 4Music.Expect free...
BFM International Film Festival 2009 line-up announced
The bfm International Film Festival has announced the line-up for its 2009 program. The festival which runs from 6-10th November is the UK’s premier film festival dedicated to celebrating black world cinema.The five day festival will present over 60 films which will be screened across four venues in London.The program is divided into five distinct categories; Made in UK, Caribbean...
P.Diddy’s Bad Boy of Comedy Will-E Robo performs at Hackney Empire
Animated, energetic, charismatic, and hysterical are just a few words that describe America’s unique, award winning comedy talent Will-E Robo. Billed as P’diddy’s No.1 Bad boy of comedy (the U.S. HBO TV series,) Will is a universal comedian, overflowing with energy, combining his hilarious story-telling abilities with amazing sound effects. With heavyweight UK support from Slim, Kat B, Wayne...
Rhianna shows off her bad side
Rihanna decided to show off her bad girl side in the September 2009 issue of Vogue Italy. The sneak peak of the photos was published by Rihanna Daily.The pictures were taken last month right after Chris Brown was sentenced in his assault case against the pop star.http://www.youtube.com/v/n_--YKaA1go
Muscian Steve Porter talks fitness
Steve Porter ~ Song writer, producer & musician with English blues/rock band Nice As Pie, started playing drums at the tender age of 9 and has had a passion for music ever since. Aside from being a musician, Steve is also a well established DJ with 25 years of club and radio experience under his belt.Currently hosting his own...
Kyla: on Crazy Cousins
Travelling around Europe’s party centrals, Crazy Cousinz’s singer Kyla has been very busy leading the life of one of the UK’s top up-and-coming entertainers. Amongst her stories of madness from Kos to Ibiza, she makes time to tell Flavour that it’s not about getting to the destination, but enjoying the journey...How did you get into music? I’ve always wanted to...
Jade Jessop: Fashion interview & comp for Flavour readers
The up-and-coming fashion label Honor Gold has already made the right impression in the fashion industry. Drawing on style icons such as Vivienne Westwood and Chanel, this unique and original brand is definitely one to look out for. Without any formal design background Honor Gold creator Jade Jessop has already made waves in the industry, having been selected from...
Flavour Talks Property
Young professionals and graduates today have different priorities to that of 10 to 20 years ago. In the past it was the norm to settle down in your 20s and get on the property ladder. Today, things are very different. Many people in their 20s prefer to rent because of the freedom and flexibility it provides and are not...
1 Day: A review of the UK’s first hiphop musical
Adulthood, Bullet Boy, Rolling With The Nines, heard of them? Well if you haven’t ever seen a film about the life of the UK youth then you need to. The next film in the firing line is called 1DAY, but this time it’s with a twist as the film is an actual musical. Here Flavour get some exclusive background...
Slim: On life after 112
In 1996 the world was introduced to 112, a young and fresh boy group out of ATL signed to the growing Bad Boy Record label roster. This group, which later went on to sell millions of records worldwide, receive countless awards (including a Grammy for “I’ll Be Missing You” featuring Diddy and Faith Evans in 1997), became one of...
The Best of British perform for Sickle Cell
On Tuesday 6 October, as part of Black History Month and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sickle Cell, Guanabara and Cellar Door team up to present Best of British with live performances from the cream of UK talent, including double Brit winner Ms Dynamite, UK funky specialist Donaeo and Hugo Urban Rules winner XO Man.Fresh from supporting ska...
AIM music and media networking evening
The UK’s urban music media will have an unparalleled opportunity to meet the leading lights and newest talent in independent urban music, at an event being held by the Association of Independent Music (AIM) in association with Diaspora on 11th November in London.AIM’s Music and Media Networking Evening, an annual event for independent labels of all sizes and musical...
We Are Africans
"We Are Africans" is the powerful new single by JJC which embodies the meaning and significance of Black History Month. "We Are Africans" combines the sentiment of pride with clear messages of unity and positivity. Serious, but also fun, tongue-in-cheek and wildly infectious, "We Are Africans" is an anthem - in fact it could be labelled as the...
New drama school Aspire 2 Act
A new and exciting Drama School is about to open its doors in London!“Aspire 2 Act Drama School” will be launching in early October 2009. It plans to be both a launch pad and a training ground for those who have a passion for acting, whether they are complete beginners or experienced thespians!With over 10 years training and experience...
MOBO Awards 2009 winners
X-Factor runners up JLS and chart toppers N-Dubz shared the limelight on Wednesday with U.S. star Beyonce after all three acts won two MOBO awards each celebrating black, urban music and held for the first time outside London this year.The ceremony which took place at SECC in Glasgow also saw La Toy and Jermaine Jackson, two of Michael Jackson's...