Music
Don’t Shank, Just Skank
Don't Shank, Just Skank is a funky house track based on the 2009 music phenomenon of skanks 'Migraine Skank' 'Head, Shoulderz, Kneez and Toez' 'Tribal Skank' - there's even been a Swine Flu Skank!Don't Shank, Just Skank (It Doesnt' Have to Happen) features Donaeo (nominated at last night's MOBO awards and 'King of Funky House'), K.I.G (from hit club...
Are you the next Steve Jones or Davina McCall?
Find out from those in the know on Wednesday, September 30 at a Central Birmingham location to be confirmed. The event is from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Featuring Heart FM Breakfast Show host Ed James as Chair, telly presenter and personality Alison Hammond and agent Kate Moon from Kate Moon Management.// http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.jsThe Next Big Presenter Competition Plus, we will...
X-Factor Boot Camp Recap
It was down to the serious business at last this weekend, as we reached the 'boot camp' stage of the competition, where 200 would-be winners were whittled down, first to 50 and then finally to a lucky 24, who will go on to judges' homes, from where the final 12 will emerge. We were treated to the usual medley...
Demarco Love Come Down video
This one is a hot paty tune!! After the US Hit "Fallen Soldier", his collaborations with Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, Jim Jones .. DEMARCO is coming back with a dancehall/soca anthem to keep the summer going till Christmas with a great and fun video made by Jay Will.http://www.youtube.com/v/9aJuXzuKI08
X-Factor Auditions: Week 5 Roundup (Saturday)
The first night of ITV's weekend X-Factor extravaganza (marking the end of the auditions) kicked off with more fizzle than bang - is it just me or is the split of airtime dedicated to timewasters versus actual talent skewing more and more to the negative as the weeks go on?! Thankfully, there's only a couple more shows worth of...
Cast of Fame 2009: Naturi Naughton and Collins Pennie talk
The 2009 production of Fame is not a remake – it’s a reinvention. Using the 1980’s Oscar winning classic as a template, it follows a new generation of hopefuls all training at a New York Performing Arts school. But as each work hard to achieve the dream, which of them will actually make it and more importantly, without losing...
Sun, sea and music in St. Lucia
Whether it is summertime or winter if you would like to experience a Caribbean destination that looks as perfect in reality as it does in the brochures then St. Lucia is the place. With its tropical rainforests, amazing beaches, striking mountains, wonderful weather and an array of fantastic accommodation to suit families, groups of friends or couples whatever the...
Graduate Fashion week winner
Myrto Stamoum, a south west Greek native residing in Kent, has just won the River Island Gold Award of £20, 000 for her women’s wear design at Graduate Fashion Week. The 24 year-old is graduating from the UCA, Rochester having studied for BA in Fashion Design and is now the darling of the fashion world. Here she tells us...
Reeme & Nina creative talk shop
What do you get when two young, ambitious, experienced and driven individuals come together? A whole host of fresh and unique ideas just waiting to be probed, explored and presented to the world. The discovery of a niche in the market and a business venture that is set to take the creative industry by storm and see an end...
The Return of the So Solid Crew
It is hard to believe that So Solid Crew first came onto the scene almost 10 years ago, storming the charts with their surprise number one hit, 21 Seconds in August 2001. Since then, the group enjoyed chart success unrivalled by any other UK garage collective to date. It is fair to say that they were in fact pioneers...
Whitney Houston Million Dollar Bill video
Superstars don’t come much bigger than Whitney Houston and she is adding even more awards to her already full mantelpiece. Her long awaited brand new album, ‘I Look To You’ entered at #1 in the US album charts when it was released a few weeks ago.On ‘I Look To You’, her first studio album since 2002 (released on 19th...
BB’s Darnell Kisses Aren’t Contracts
From the producers of "Stay" Boy Better Know Remix & "Down" by Jay Sean feat. Lil' Wayne, comes the music video debut from Former Big Brother housemate Darnell Swallow featuring rap duo Best of Both for the song "Kisses Aren't Contracts. Directed by Adam Wood and Starring Keisha Kane check it out and let us know your thoughts.http://www.youtube.com/v/Bi3dpptPEdc
Longtalking with DJ Longers
THE FUTURE - Your 2010 Movie Update. Checkout some of the BANGERS set to be released next year.Some with previews and others with just a bit of info to wet your taste buds until the trailers are released.TAKERS An all star line up featuring the UK's IDRIS ELBA, RnB Star CHRIS BROWN, Incarcerated Rapper T.I., The Legendary MATT DILLON and more.Most...
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...
Justin Timberlakes new protégé
Esmee Denters is a new fun loving artist that despite her humble beginnings is now signed to a major record label, Tennnman Records. Denters is reaching new heights and achieving her life long goals.First discovered on the social networking site Youtube singing the likes of Aaliyah, Beyonce, Neyo and Alicia Keys, this rising star has a lot to offer...
Then along came Melanie Fiona
When an artist like Melanie Fiona appears on the scene her vocal delivery causes your ears to perk up and pay attention. With a diverse background it is no wonder that her debut album is called ‘The Bridge’, as it is filled with a cross section of sounds and samples that take you on a journey of listening bliss.The...
X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke talks exclusively to Flavour Magazine
Phenomenal is one word. Fun is another. ‘More versatile’ than Leona Lewis was Simon Cowell’s words about her. While Cheryl Cole described her as ‘an excited bunny rabbit’, when talking about her forthcoming album Overcome. All of the above has been applied to the 2008 X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke. The 21-year-old singer who in...
Kano UK tour dates announced
Raised in the golden era of pirate radio, Kane "Kano" Robinson quickly found notoriety on the UK underground circuit as a lyrical leviathanand will soon be embarking on tour. Sidestepping the pitfalls of his East London environment, he honed his delivery alongside the likes of Dizzee Rascal and Wiley, developing a confident poise absent anywhere else in the capital....
MOBOS
The MOBO awards are yet again drawing near. Having launched 14 years ago in 1996, it was the first music award show to recognise urban music. Its purpose was to bring black music to the forefront and break it into the mainstream. The 90s gave birth to an abundance of musical talent so there was definitely something to celebrate.Looking...
Flavour’s video favourites
Each week Shar Lloyd Thomas brings you the hottest videos from the world of music and entertainment.Marques HoustonThe sensational return of MH.http://www.youtube.com/v/h2OE0H-cxGASexy rnb singer Marques Houston is back with a sexy new tune entitled ‘ Body’. The track is dedicated to a sexy female that he is seeing at the moment and therefore portrays his feelings through the lyrics...
To Many Man artist Skepta is lush
So where do you go after a club-banger like Too Many Man? You team-up with another talented UK artist of course, make a music video set in a place where the ratio of men to woman is just about even, put together a track about lust-at-first-sight and call it Lush. Taken from his album Microphone Champion, Skepta’s latest single...
Kanye West steals someone elses moment
This wasn't the first time that Kanye West pulled this stunt when he jumped on stage and stole Taylor Swift's moment at the VMA's. What people don't know is that he also did it at Michael Jackson's funeral. Check him out.What do you think he was saying about Paris? Leave comments below. Just in case you never saw his...
Win a trip to Nikita’s new flagship store opening
Nikita’s first flagship store is celebrating opening its doors to the public on Saturday 26th September with a party night to be remembered. Joined by music mavericks GusGus who are honoring the release of their new album ‘24/7’, they will be playing a live set right in Nikita’s back yard!To mark the occasion, Nikita will be inviting two...
Whitney’s ex Bobby was emotionally abusive
Whitney Houston took drugs, including cocaine and marijuana, with ex-husband Bobby Brown, who was emotionally abusive during their marriage and at one point spit on her, the singer said during an interview that aired Monday on "The Oprah Winfrey Show.""I had so much money and so much access to what I wanted," Houston told Winfrey. "I didn't think about...
Patrick Swayze dies aged 57
Patrick Swayze, who soared to stardom as a heartthrob dancer in "Dirty Dancing" and ascended to romantic icon status as a deceased lover in "Ghost," died Monday. He was 57."Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months," said a statement released Monday evening by...
Grassroots Dubstep music competition
Calling all bass heads, do you dabble in dubstep and beyond? Fancy the chance to get the warped bass and twisted styles of you’re latest productions heard by a hand-picked selection of the scene’s tastemakers? Then read on, as this November Nick Argon (USA), Bun Zero (Belgium), Will Blaze & THC (UK) and Twisted (Germany) have joined...
Tyler Perry’s box office success
If you've watched Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Why Did I Get Married and Meet the Brown's then you have seen a Tyler Perry movie. The producer, director, writer and actor who opened his own film studio in Atlanta is proving once again that he’s become one of the most reliable brand names in the film industry, saw his...
Idris Elba & Chris Brown star in Takers
Rapper T.I., actor Idris Elba, Chris Brown along with an all star cast can be seen in an Italian Jobesque movie called Takers. See the trailor below. Let us know your thought by leaving comments.http://www.youtube.com/v/NDx3uLl26Vw
Lauren London gives birth
Beautiful model and actress Lauren London has given birth to her first child. The father of the baby is US rapper Lil Wayne’s, this will be his third child making it his second son. He was born at Cedar Sinai Hospital in California. The baby’s name is Lennox Samuel Ari Carter and he was 7 lbs. 12 oz.Flavour wishes the...
BBC Blast and BAFTA Screen-Skills TV Craft Bursary
If you are 16-19 you could win £3000 towards your next venture, get help from BAFTA mentors, and then have it showcased on BBC 2.You could even be in with a chance of winning a "Screen-Skills" award from BAFTA themselves! Get involved by submitting a video (no more than 5 minutes long) that shows your skills in any of...