Music
Jon B, Tevin Campbell & Horace Brown at the indigo2
Tevin Campbell, Jon B and Horace Brown Live for the FIRST TIME EVER IN THE UK, FOR 1 NIGHT ONLY @ The IndigO2 at the O2.JK Entertainment (UK) Limited (www.jk-ent.co.uk) alongside Starmix Management, Real Club Vibes and Star Struck Entertainmen brings to you a very special show perfect with some of the best old school artist in todays music...
Eddie Kadi one man show ticket giveaway
Following last year's sell-out at the London's IndigO2, An Audience With Eddie Kadi returns for what promises to be his most explosive show yet! And Flavour has a pair of tickets to giveaway. Email you name and contact number to comps@flavourmag.co.uk by noon on Friday 14 August 2009.The show will feature appearances from critically acclaimed actor, Rudolph Walker, recently...
3 pairs of flip-flops by Gisele Bundchen up for grabs
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has launched her new collection of flip-flops and sandals for Spring/Summer 2009 called Seeds.The Seeds collection consists of classically styled Botany, sophisticated Fern, gorgeous Leaf, sparkly Bean or pretty and supportive Life.www.ipanemaflipflops.co.uk is the official stockiest of Ipanema in the UK and Flavour has 3 pairs of flip-flops from the Seeds collection to giveaway. Text Gisele +...
Celebrity photo’s taken by RANKIN
World-renowned photographer RANKIN, offered performing artists and guest celebrities an intimate portrait session at this years Wireless Festival, sponsored by Barclaycard.Artists enjoyed one-on-one time with the world-class photographer in a unique pop-up studio, situated within the exclusive AAA access area – the Barclaycard Unwind Lounge.The Barclaycard Unwind Lounge offered the ultimate backstage inner sanctum for artists.RANKIN has created some...
Korin Nolan and Sasha Parker cooking
Coleen's Real Women star Sasha Parker and presenter Korin Nolan prove that they are more than just a pretty face, they're also a dab hand in the kitchen. Check them out cooking a 3 course aphrodisac dinner.http://www.youtube.com/v/v3HkFrpw0M8&feature
Lord of the Rings Trilogy All Nighter at BFI IMAX
If you’re stuck with ideas for what to do on a Saturday night or if raving isn’t quite your thing, then how about spending it at the BFI IMAX for their After Dark All-Nighter. Now a regular feature of the BFI IMAX programme, the next All Nighter is on Saturday 22 August at 11.59pm where they will be screening...
Girls Can’t Catch, but they sure can sing
What do you get if you fuse together Girls Aloud, The Saturdays and the Sugababes and then throw in a bit more grit and an urban edge? I’ll give you the answer; it’s Girls Can’t Catch – the new girl group about to give the UK pop scene a good-old shake up. The group consists of Daizy (left), Phoebe...
Denzel Washington talks about his new movie
In The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Denzel Washington stars as New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber, a man whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. John Travolta stars as Ryder, the criminal mastermind who, as leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute...
Bootylicious celebrates its 8th birthday
Situated on the banks of the River Thames every Saturday a sea of sharply dressed and stylish people can be seen queuing outside Club Colosseum in Vauxhall, London for the UK's biggest and longest running urban gay night Bootylicious. On Saturday 18th July I was invited there to celebrate their 8th birthday.Having not been in Club Colosseum since early...
Threes a trend: Grecian
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for Flavour.Words by Sarah-Jane Adams
World Freerun Championships hits Trafalgar Square
London’s Trafalgar Square is set to be transformed when it plays host to the second Barclaycard World Freerun Championships on Saturday 15th August 2009.7,000 tickets will be made available free of charge to fans via the Barclaycard World Freerun Facebook page by mid-July.This truly iconic landmark will encourage people to ‘see London differently’, through the eyes of a freerunner,...
Model Focus: Nina Malone
At only 26-years-old, model/actress Nina Malone has featured in a successful model reality series, travelled to places many of us can only imagine and is set to embark on a business venture of her own.How did you break into the world of modelling? Through a stage school in Cambridge, called BodyworkWhat clients have you worked with? Nike, Adidas, BMW, La Senza,...
Kojo: The man behind the comedy awards
The self titled 'Fresh Prince of Hackney' Kojo is arguably one of the biggest talents to come out of the black comedy circuit. His Sunday Comedy Club began, what can only be described as a new UK culture or way of life; Sunday Show's are now all the rage, with many comeidans commending him for tehir success. With several...
Chicago the Musical review
Shaftesbury Avenue brought one of the world’s megastars to London’s West End to play Ms Roxie Hart.A whole host of well known faces have appeared in various roles since it first opened in 1997, so it gives great pleasure for us to have Miss Michelle Williams stars alongside theatre heavyweights Di Botcher and Leigh Zimmerman in the longest running...
Jagged Edge: A new beginning
Despite missing two members (the twins Brandon and Brian), Jagged Edge were still on point when performing in Camden at the Muzaholic event. The group may have been mute for a while but with a new album on the way under a new label they were in London to prove they still got it! Flavour sat down with...
Lazee: The hip hop genre blender
I’m a systematic person, I’m deeply organised, which is why every track on my iPod is organised too. I have a rock playlist, an rnb playlist, an old school playlist and so forth. But when I heard Lazee’s debut single Hold On, I had a dilemma on my hands.The track had to go somewhere, but where? Lazee’s smooth flow...
NBA Superstar Pops Mensah Bonsu
When most people think of NBA basketballers, the usual suspects like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James spring to mind. Now if you were to narrow the list down to British ballers that are successful in the NBA and Luol Deng will most probably be the first name on your lips.But Tottenham born Pops Mensah-Bonsu has been the name on...
Chris Rock’s new doc about ‘Good Hair’
"Just yesterday, my daughter came into the house and asked me 'Daddy, how come I don't have good hair!" And this is how Chris Rock has embarked on the trip to direct a film-documentary developing the black woman's relationship with hair.http://www.youtube.com/v/1m-4qxz08So
Ian Wright goes inside to tackle young offenders
Public concern regarding issues such as anti-social behaviour, gang culture and knife crime continues to grow, and with over 70% of offenders aged 18-20 years old re-offending within a two year period post release. In Football Behind Bars, starting Monday 7th September at 10pm, exclusive to Sky1 HD and Sky1, former professional footballer and young offender Ian Wright is on...
Mini Diddy and Biggy
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a child of Hip Hop royalty? Then check out P. Diddy's video of Notorious B.I.G's son and his son.http://www.youtube.com/v/_pKdxKTy3As
Do you want to be Miss Flavour 2010? Prizes, tips and updates
Hi, How are you? Thank you for entering Miss Flavour 2010? This years competition looks extremely stiff and we are looking forward to seeing who will be in the grand finals this year that will be held on November 3rd at Cafe de Paris. Currently Jade Saleh is at the top of the votes with a fantastic 87. Well done Jade. Just to...
Threes a trend: Hot Pink
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for Flavour.Words by Sarah-Jane Adams
Win a Nintendo DS
Ubisoft is one of the first independent developers to launch a game created to take advantage of the new functionality of the Nintendo DS.My Cooking Coach: Prepare Healthy Recipes is an easy-to-use, fun game for anybody who wants to eat fresh and balanced meals. Healthy food lovers needn’t look elsewhere because with more than 240 recipes available, My Cooking...
Oxford Street launches the UK’s first High Street Fashion Week
This September the world’s most famous high street - Oxford Street - will host the UK’s first High Street Fashion Week. Designed to promote the diversity and affordability of high street fashion.While typically only the fashion elite experience the excitement of London Fashion Week. Oxford Street’s High Street Fashion Week will bring the buzz of fashion week to the...
Beat Dandruff and Stay Stylish with Tigi B for Men
Is your fashion conscious, stylish look being ruined by the tell tale sign of white flakes on your shoulders? Don’t fret, TIGI have come to the rescue with the NEW B for Men Anti-Dandruff Shampoo £6.50.A perfectly groomed style can be ruined by the unsightly appearance of dandruff and it can feel irritating and uncomfortable too. This revitalising Rosemary...
Lloyd Banks concert review
Indigo2 provided the perfect backdrop for the U.K’s finest acts to open up and support ‘The Boy Wonder’ otherwise known as G-Unit’s Lloyd Banks.As the masses crowded in to the venue, DJ Swerve kept the crowd happy on the decks spinning tunes like Lil Wayne’s ‘A Millie’ to name a few.As Swerve tore through beats to the excitement of...
A new Energy – Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson has been the writing force behind some of the biggest artists in the industry, working with Mary J Blige, the Pussycat Dolls and Usher. We caught up with her after supporting Ne-Yo at the O2 to find out what it’s like to be writing the hits for herself…Great to meet you Keri! You put on a great...
Slim: UK comedy’s best kept secret
Slim has to be the UK Comedy scene's best kept secret. Having been in the game for several years with an incredible global reputation, it seems only now audiences from his home ground are beginning to sit up and pay attention.Through his years within the industry, Slim has successfully toured Europe, The Caribbean and the U.S.A; performing at Jamaica’s...
Pole dancing for guys
Pole dancing is a popular way for women (and now men!) across the UK to keep toned and fit!Even high profile celebrities including Terri Hatcher, Paris Hilton, Carmen Electra, Daryl Hannah, Pamela Anderson, Fergie, Kate Hudson, Cindy Crawford and Jessica Alba have incorporated pole dancing into their exercise regime.Training DVD’s such as fitness instructor Lucy Misch’s Pole Exercise DVD...
Heavyweight beat-boxer: Killa Kela
Working with the likes of Pharrell William/ N*E*R*D, Justin Timberlake, Basement Jaxx and many others is all in a days work for this ‘multi-vocal’ performer. Killa Kela’s not only a beat-boxer, he actually sings as well. His vocal scratching abilities and samples of well-known songs is a very modest example of his talent behind the mic. No matter where...