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Grab your tickets for Meltdown at Southbank, curated by Grace Jones

Grace Jones Meltdoen 2022

One of the UK’s most prestigious music festivals welcomes Grace Jones for the 27th edition of Meltdown, which features an eclectic blend of artists and music genres. For her line-up, …

Read moreGrab your tickets for Meltdown at Southbank, curated by Grace Jones

Labelle: The Musical – Coming to London in October

Labelle the usical

Labelle The Musical is coming to the West End this autumn. Get ready to enjoy the story of one of the most iconic black female groups of the 60s and …

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A songwriter is suing Mariah Carey over All I Want For Christmas is You

Mariah Carey

A songwriter has waited 28 years to file a lawsuit claiming copyright infringement against Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You. Mariah Carey and her co-writer Walter Afansieff …

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Lizzo documentary coming to HBO Max

Lizzo

Popstar Lizzo will be the subject of a new documentary coming to HBO Max later this year. Lizzo announced the project at Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront in New York. Directed …

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Kanye West shows the Brit Awards that Britain’s got black talent

Whenever Kanye causes a stir in the media I’m one of the first to side eye and question his bad decisions but his performance at the Brit Awards has to …

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Boy Better Know go to Jamaica to learn about Sound Clash

To prepare for the Red Bull Culture Clash 2014, Red Bull sent UK Grime crew Boy Better Know (BBK) to Jamaica to find inspiration and to learn more about Sound …

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to marry this week in private ceremony

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reportedly getting married this week, though earlier reports claimed the pair were going to wait until May. In a surprise twist, it has also …

Read moreKim Kardashian and Kanye West to marry this week in private ceremony

New London home for Jay-Z and Beyonce

Hip-hop and R‘n’B royalty Jay-Z and Beyonce have just bought a massive £5.5million London town house it’s been reported. Last week they announced their joint US stadium tour – possibly …

Read moreNew London home for Jay-Z and Beyonce

RiRi and Drake possibly on again

Pop star Rihanna has gone public with her rumoured boyfriend Drake by openly kissing him during a night out in London on Monday. Rihanna had turned into a Drake groupie …

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Reggae lovers Club Skaavilles’ Tighten Up session is here

If you love reggae why not treat yourself to  Club Skaavilles’ Tighten Up 3 ft The Lovers Reggae Reunion on 22 February.  Hosted by one of the UK’s top Lovers …

Read moreReggae lovers Club Skaavilles’ Tighten Up session is here

Kanye West rants about fashion business

Kanye West went off on reporter Sway Calloway during an interview on the SiriusXM station Shade 45. He was responding to the host’s question about past attempts to break into …

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Weed smoking Miley Cyrus says stop violence at 2013 MTV EMAs

Miley Cyrus’s moves to stay forever relevant are working, ‘cos here I am blogging about her again. This time Miley’s attention seeking antics came on the red carpet at the …

Read moreWeed smoking Miley Cyrus says stop violence at 2013 MTV EMAs

Miley Cyrus gets her wig snatched by Sinead O’Connor

Miley Cyrus hit a nerve when she compared herself to veteran songstress Sinead O’Connor. Cyrus said that her video for Wrecking Ball was inspired by O’Connor’s Nothing Compares 2 U. …

Read moreMiley Cyrus gets her wig snatched by Sinead O’Connor

ABC News and Miley Cyrus’s omnishambles – That was the twerk that was

Thanks to Miley Cyrus twerking is now a worldwide phenomena. All over the web news outlets have been reporting on her crazy (and some have said disgusting) display at the …

Read moreABC News and Miley Cyrus’s omnishambles – That was the twerk that was

Wiley faces legal action after walking out on Cumbria festival

Musician Wiley launched an attack on the county of Cumbria after being booed off stage at music festival CockRock on Saturday (20 July) night. Cockermouth Rock Festival organisers in Cumbria …

Read moreWiley faces legal action after walking out on Cumbria festival

Lil Wayne apologises to Emmett Till’s family during live performance

It’s been a long time coming but Rapper Lil Wayne finally apologised to the family of murder victim Emmett Till. Wayne caused controversy earlier this year when it emerged he …

Read moreLil Wayne apologises to Emmett Till’s family during live performance

Rihanna having several puffs in Amsterdam

Rihanna‘s Diamonds World Tour touched down in Amsterdam at the weekend and the star immediately treated herself to the delights of the city. On Saturday, RiRi posted several photos on …

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Rihanna Tours Coco Chanel’s Apartment

When Rihanna hit Paris on the French leg of her Diamonds tour she got the chance to hang out in the iconic home of Coco Chanel. In true RiRi fashion, …

Read moreRihanna Tours Coco Chanel’s Apartment

Drunk in front of a crowd English Frank channels his inner racist

UK rapper English Frank caused outrage on Twitter for two days when a video of him making racist comments to a security guard was discovered. The recording was taken at …

Read moreDrunk in front of a crowd English Frank channels his inner racist

DMX says Iyanla did not “Fix My Life”

After appearing on the season premier of Iyanla: Fix My Life, 42-year-old rapper DMX has said Iyanla did not help him. Speaking to JET on Sunday, 14 April, he expressed …

Read moreDMX says Iyanla did not “Fix My Life”

Duke Dumont feat. A*M*E ‘Need U (100%)

Need U (100%) is the latest track from producer Duke Dumont which finds him teaming up with teen songwriter MNEK and 18-year-old A*M*E. The official video is just released and is fun …

Read moreDuke Dumont feat. A*M*E ‘Need U (100%)

Snoop Lion may ditch reggae career

Snoop Lion might return to rap music. The gangsta-rapper – formerly known as Snoop Dogg – claimed to be ‘born again’ back when he announced his Rasta conversion in 2012. …

Read moreSnoop Lion may ditch reggae career

Rare Footage Of 2Pac and Biggie Freestyle

A video clip of 2Pac and Notorious BIG freestyling together at the Royalty Hotel has hit the spotlight. The video, which was shot by journalist Dream Hampton, dates back to …

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Essex Carnival thought Beyonce would perform for free – Oops

Organisers of an annual carnival in Maldon, Essex, were thrilled when multi award-winning pop star Beyonce agreed to take part. The Maldon Carnival Association, had contacted some of the biggest …

Read moreEssex Carnival thought Beyonce would perform for free – Oops
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