Music
50 Cent maybe appearing at Lloyd Bank’s concert
Rumours have been vast spreading about the likelihood of Hip Hop icon 50 Cent, making an appearance at his fellow G-Unit member, Lloyd Banks’ exclusive London concert.Lloyd Banks is scheduled to play at the IndigO2 Greenwich, London this coming Friday. The event will not only be Banks’ first UK show, since touring alongside 50 Cent back in 2007, but...
Marsha Ambrosious performs at UK Soul Jam
It's a shame that I didn't realise what I had until it was gone. The biggest soul act to come out of the UK since Soul II Soul was Floetry!How I would have loved to see them perform together seeing as I still have their album Floetic on rotation on my Ipod! But I wasn't hit by the Floetry...
The duo behind the brand Justin Hustlin
Flash fashion is the way forward when it comes to the UK’s trendsetters. So who else better to showcase this than innovative fashion brand Justin Hustlin. From Bear Doe to Hustlin TV this dastardly duo are showing that fashion is as layered as this seasons look. Flavour caught up with Dirty Dre and Shacky Sweet-tooth to delve a little...
Celeb stylist Denise Brown talks
Stylist and designer Denise Brown has worked with the likes of Kanye West, Rhianna, Cassie, T I, The Micthell Brothers, Sway and Solomon Kalou here she gives you the 411 on how you can get a career like hers.How did you get into your current role? I graduated from London College of Fashion, then went to assist freelance fashion stylists...
Straightener Amnesty
Umberto Giannini are holding a Straightener Amnesty day on the 28th July in London to celebrate all things curls. They are calling all women to swap their old straighteners for a brand new pair of Umberto Gianinni Curling Tongs.Ben Randle who is their head stylist will also be at the event curling hair and giving styling advice!Straightener Amnesty -...
Master Shortie, does it in public
British rapper Master Shortie hops onto the Global Cool bus at Wireless festival to talk about the ‘Do it in public’ campaign to encourage people to take public transport.When it comes to festivals, taking public transport means you can get the party started earlier, finish it later, make new friends, have an amazing laugh and won’t get stuck in...
31 Million tune into Jackson funeral
Just over 31 million people in the United States watched the Michael Jackson memorial on television.Nielsen Media Research says that's a smaller audience than for Princess Diana's funeral or President Barack Obama's inauguration, but it's still impressive in today's TV world. Millions more watched video streams on their computers.The Jackson memorial on Tuesday afternoon was carried live on some...
Jimmy Campbell and Bob Boutique host fundraiser ‘Trinity’ Day
On Wednesday 8th of July the Jimmy Campbell group will host a ‘Trinity’Day to raise awareness and money for Trinity Hospice.Trinity Hospice treats terminally ill patients whilst also providing emotional and practical support for their loved ones and families free of charge. Not only are Jimmy Campbell and Bob Boutique donating 50 per cent of all takings on the...
Win tickets for the finals of the DMC DJ Championships
For 25 years, the world’s largest DJ organization, DMC, has been bringing together the world’s brightest DJ talent by making them compete worldwide.By doing so, DMC continues to host one of the most entertaining and jaw dropping shows you will ever witness. This year’s show is no different. In the 25th Anniversary of this prestigious competition, DMC is bigger...
Florence
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. When I got the opportunity to fly there, naturally, I jumped at the chance. With glorious food, handsome Italian men and stunning scenery to shoot – it’s the perfect setting for a female photographer, Flavour didn’t have to ask me to go twice.Florence is a beautiful city, with...
Globe Bar and Napa Restaurant at the Chiswick Moran Hotel
The Globe Bar is a classy cocktail bar and lounge situated at the Chiswick Moran Hotel along a tree-lined suburb of Chiswick High Road. Named after the huge shimmering globe that hangs between the bar and double-height lobby, the Globe Bar is fast gaining a reputation as one of the most stylish, yet most friendly, venues in London, and...
Win tickets to see Cicada at the itunes festival
Cicada will be supporting David Guetta and Kelly Rowland at the Roundhouse in London, on Wednesday 8th of July, as part of the itunes festival and Flavour has a pair of tickets to giveaway to one lucky reader. Email your name, contact number and address to comps’flavourmag.co.uk by midday on Monday 7 July 2009 to be in with a...
DJ Longers – LongTalking!!
Back after a visit to New York, the legendary Hot 97 radio station and a couple of weeks away from doing any writing. Funny thing is UK weather at the moment is better than New York right now.Anyway, back on my biz with the return of Ludacris, the question where does rake come from, the documentary about Hoe's and...
Lil Wayne Concert postponed
Multi-platinum selling, Grammy Award winning artist Lil Wayne regrets to announce the postponement of his forthcoming European shows due to illness. Wayne, his band and crew arrived in Europe with full intention of performing but were forced to cancel the dates due to doctor-mandated rest.Management is actively working on rescheduling the shows and expects to have a new set...
The Man with the Midas Touch
Every now and then, you‘ll try and run out of the house with odd socks on; or find two Smarties strangely joined together. And then you find a talented UK artist on the dancehall scene - only this time it seems to make sense. With the Urban Music Award for best newcomer to his name, Mr Midas has certainly...
Having a laugh with X-Factor’s JLS
Vocal harmony group and X-Factor finalists JLS (which stands for Jack the Lad Swing) have been quiet of late. So Flavour caught up with the boys - Aston, JB, Marvin and Oritsé – to talk bad habits, Michael Jackson and celebrity crushes.Who are your musical heroes and villains (who do you love /hate) and why? Aston: “Ummm Michael Jackson, Usher,...
Swiss: Spot the Difference
Swiss is well-known as a talented lyricist from the So Solid Crew and has had hits like Broken Silence and Cry. So with music under his belt he has decided to go from making tracks to writing text. Flavour caught up with him to find out more about Spot the Difference, a book that encourages young people to expand...
Rising rnb star Young Nate
Young Nate, the protégé of SoundBwoy Productions is a busy man! From show to show and making appearances at exhibitions where people model and buy suits for £18,000. Don’t be fooled by the ‘young’ tag in his name or his age, he plays like a general in this entertainment game. After our stylist Denise Brown and photographer Daniel...
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Set a few years after the last one ended, Sam (LaBeouf) is getting ready to go to college but his girlfriend Mikaela (Fox) is staying at home to help her recently-released-from-prison father get back on his feet. Autobots now work with the US army and led by Captain Lennox (Duhamel) and Tech Sergeant Epps (Gibson) help find and destroy...
Feed yourself full and lose weight
Leading scientists at the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) have realised a first-rate eating behaviour study!Rather than been inundated with diet advice on reducing food intake, it highlights how to adapt the energy density of our meals to maintain a healthy body weight. This is achieved by tricking ourselves into feeling full.Energy densityEat more food at meal times, low in...
Ugly Betty Star Loves Benefit
Becki Newton, star of the hit TV series Ugly Betty, calls Benefit Love Your Look creaseless cream shadow/liner in flyin’ down to… “The prettiest shade for summer.” Becki can’t stop raving about this sexy orchid shimmer shadow and the gorgeous packaging. “I originally bought this because of the sweet birds on the packaging, but then I found I really...
Kurt Collins is on Cloud 9
Slough native Kurt Collins breaks the mold of traditional rnb by giving it an electro edge. With UK urban topping the charts at the moment it’s only a matter of time before the 20 year-old will be floating on cloud 9 because his music tops the charts too. Here he talks to Flavour about Britain’s Got Talent, growing up...
Giggs – Still talking hard
With one of the most infectious, yet highly controversial rap songs of 2008, south-east London born and raised Giggs met up with Flavour to talk about the positive message in his music, the storm surrounding his music and being a one-hit wonder.Firstly, explain what your aliases Giggs and Hollowman are about? My nickname when I was younger was Giggler as...
Lucy Ambache
Lucy Ambache is not only one of Choice FM’s breakfast show presenters but she’s also a writer, host and DJ. A woman with many creative talents, for Lucy, working in radio is not only the ‘best job in the world’ but it’s been her life-long goal. She’s worked hard to get to where she is and the next step...
BET Awards to be screened in HD
The 2009 BET awards ceremony is the latest show to take advantage of high-definition quality.Whilst the awards show commences on Sunday 28th June, Freesat will bring its viewers an exclusive chance to witness the show on Saturday 4th July from 8.00 pm in full HD quality exclusively on the new BET HD channel (142), which will appear to Freesat...
Be your own boss with vcashpoint
v, the National Young Volunteers Service launches the vcashpoint, where funding will be provided for young people aged between 16-25 in England who want to set up their own community project.vcashpoint provides grants of up to £2,500 to support young people and get their projects off the ground.v, in partnership with HSBC, has invested £1 million in vcashpoint...
Calling all male singers for a new boy band
Genetic Records and Charles Gordon Entertainment Management are in search for four male singers aged between 16-25 to form a new boy band.If you have strong vocals, great looks and on point style audition to become the next Jodeci, H-Town and Boys 2 Men.Send your tracks, photos, video links and MySpace details to david@geneticrecords.co.uk and jo@geneticrecords.co.ukAudition dates will...
Talent show to raise awareness for sickle cell disease
A group of young people suffering from the blood disorder, sickle cell disease, are hosting a star-studded talent show in order to raise awareness and understanding of sickle cell disease (SCD).The Broken Silence talent show, taking place on the 26 September 2009 at Brent Town Hall in Wembley will be hosted by Angie Greaves of Magic 105.4FM, and judged...
Our Tribute to Michael Jackson
The entire world is in mourning over the death of one of the greatest entertainers of all time, Michael Jackson.His death comes as a huge shock as his devoted fans were anticipating witnessing the King Of Pop in action at the 02 in London next month.MOBO founder Kanya King said “He was a born entertainer and a consummate showman....
Motifs Sample Sale: designer clothing for cheaper prices
Clothing created by the cream of Black British fashion designers will be available to purchase at a sample sale.The Motifs Sample Sale sponsored by Suso and Fair Essentials will be held at the historic Africa Centre in the heart of Covent Garden at 27 and 28 June.Expect to find a wealth of brand names under one roof including award-winning...