Janet Jackson on American Idol

Janet looked hot on American Idol the short wet look is growing on me but love it when her hair is styled. Makes me want to go short again.

Da Brat released from jail

Da Brat who wasn't due to be released until August 2011, was released from jail on probabtion after being sentenced in 2007 for hitting a waitress in the face with a bottle.

Da Brat is currently on work release where she will be working "making windows" doing her 9-5 thing. Now out Da Brat plans to get back to the studio and make music.

Itunes Festival London 2010

Itunes Festival 2010 returns again for another year of some great acts, the festival runs throughout the month of July for 31 days and promises up to 62 bands all performing at the Round House in Camden. This years acts and bands are starting to look very interesting indeed.The acts currently announced are:

Girl Germs present Wetdog + Peepholes. A Ladyfest Ten fundraiser.

Girl Germs have put together another excellent fund-raiser event with an exciting line for this years Ladyfestten special event being held later this year. This event will be held on Friday June 28th at The Victoria 110 Grove Road, London, E3 5TH.

Zine Fest @ The Women's Library 12/06/10 [UK]

The 3rd Zine Fest is being held at the Women's Library. Celebrating alternative world of self-made paper zines, there will be plenty of stalls, workshops and discussions centred around self publishing.

The Women's Library London Metropolitan University

Rihanna - Rock Star 101 [video]

Rihanna's official video to Rock Star 101. The best part of the video is when she dresses up to look like Slash (former lead guitarist of rock band Guns N' Roses), well you can't get any rocker then that.

Overall video and track is ok not one of my fav's. As much as I love black and white videos I did prefer the video trailer which was shown in colour!

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BOSCO | RAGDOLL| DOWNLOAD | LISTEN

We are listening to the talented BOSCO performing a live set, well worth a listen. If you like what you hear You can still get SPECTRUM 2.0 FREE

Choklate - "Grown Folks"

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Ivor Novello 2010 Winners

The winners for The Ivors Award which were held at Grosvenor House Hotel today were announced and as many suspected Lilly Allen walked away with an award, that is at least 3 awards for PRS For Music Most Performed Work and Best Song Musically And Lyrically for her song 'The Fear'. As well as the Songwriters Of The Year award for her album 'It's Not Me It's You'.
 
I was most pleased to see Bat for Lashes win the Best Contemporary Song award for 'Daniel' and Imogen Heap walk away with the International Achievement award

Lady Daisey - In My Pocket Released May 24th 2010

New York born Lady Daisey is back with her first single 'Magical' off her new album 'In My Pocket' which is released on BBE Records on Monday 24th 2010 .

TRACK LISTING

1. Soul Strut

2. Magical

3. Big Time

4. 4am

5. Day Old Bread (Snipet)

6. Pick Flowers

Robyn - New album and Live dates

TRACK LISTING

1. Don't Fucking Tell Me What To Do

2. Fembot

3. Dancing On My Own

4. Cry When You Get Older

5. Dancehall Queen (Listen)

6. None Of Dem (Listen)

7. Hang With Me

8. Jag Vet En Dejlig Rosa

As a massive Robyn fan I am very excitied to hear that not only does she have new material coming out but that she will also be live in the UK this summer. Robyn's upcoming album "Body Talk pt. 1",

The first single off the album is the Patrik Berger produced 'Dancing On My Own' (released same day as the album).  The album along with the first single will be released on 14th June 2010 and is is available from all good record stores.
 Robyn will be live on June 17th at Heaven Club (London) and she will also be performing at V Festival this August for full tour dates click here

Womans World - Selah ft. Sadie Ama, Mz Bratt

If you know any thing about Female All Stars Academy then you will know, we are all about female empowerment.  So we are very excited to see these group of UK acts collaborating together on this track.

UK's up and coming female power artist  Selah features singer Sadie Ama and rapper Mz Bratt on Woman's World which is produced by DaVinChe.

Szjerdene Sings One London Date - 19.05.10

Singer and songwriter Szjerdene will be performing at Cargo tonight as part of her end of university performance. It should be a good night.

Ladies come out for FLYOVER SHOW 29.05.10 [UK]

Lead by award winning saxophonist and rapper Soweto Kinch and featuring a stellar rostra, The Flyover Show returns to Birmingham with dynamic and challenging performances on the 29th May. Now in its third year the unconventional inner city festival transforms the grey space beneath the Hockley Flyover into an oasis of cultural expression, celebrating generations of black British music and art.

Round up of fav singers live on TV

Busy week for our fav singers rocking it on our terrestrial TV

Ellie Goulding - Guns and Horses Live - Jonathan Ross - 14 May 2010

Kelis - Acapella -  Jools Holland Later Live - 11th May 2010

Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Bittersweet - Frock Me Live - May 15th 2010

Toni Braxton - Interview & 'Yesterday' - GMTV - 11th May 2010

MIA covers NME

MIA in the new issue of NME, OUT NOW, speaks about her new album, fame, life the controversial video.

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Spredluv Presents - ‘Ladies First’ 27.05.10

We are very proud to be sponsoring the first Spredluv ‘Ladies First’ event a very special night of live soul, hip-hop and jazz music. The Spredluv crew bring you the first installment of ‘Ladies First’ which features some of London’s favourite female artists and some of its best kept secrets.

The Kemistry - The Jumble EP [Download]

Singer Kemi Akinbola makes one half of The Kemistry. The Kemistry have busy recording and giging in recent months and as a thank you to their fans they are giving away free music; The Jumble EP download

Andreya Triana - Lost Where I Belong

'Lost Where I Belong', produced by Simon Green (aka Bonobo) is Andreya Triana's first single from her forthcoming debut album and is out now and available from all good record stores. It also features remix by Flying Lotus. 

Girl Power Comedy Tour - 2-5 June 2010 [UK]

Get ready to laugh folks. 2 Funky and 3 B.M. Ents. presents their "Girl Power Comedy Show Tour".  From June 2nd the Tour will be heading out to Watford (2nd), Leicester (4th), and London (3rd/5th).

MIA - XXXO [Radio Rip]

Still unsure as to what M.I.A.'s 3rd album will be titled (June 29 via N.E.E.T./Interscope). She still manages to keep us folks guessing and interested in her new project. Her second track off the album following from the much talked about Born Free track is XXXO.

IYADEDE - THE LOVE ROBOT

We are feeling Rwandan-born, NYC-based African artist, Iyadee (pronounced eeyah deh deh) check out her video for The Love Robot. Iyadee says about the video "I m a robot that's not perfect I need love..Hong Kong imported female bot...Hiding in Biliamsburg basement....In need of love"

Southport Weekender 2010 Line Up!

The 46's Southport Weekender 2010 takes place this Friday 7th May until Sunday 9th the 3 days are packed full of gust DJ's and PA's. So for those of you lucky few that have tickets (not me :() which star studded female acts and DJ's can you expect to see and hear?

Shakira sings the South Africa 2010 World Cup Official Song

WAKA WAKA (This Time for Africa) a song by Shakira has been selected as the South Africa 2010 World Cup Official Song anthem. Shakira will also be performing the song with the famous South African band Freshlyground.  “I am honoured that Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) has been chosen to be part of the excitement and the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup,” said Shakira. “The FIFA World Cup is a miracle of global excitement, connecting every country, race, religion and condition around a single passion. It represents an event that has the power to unite and integrate, and that’s what this song is about.”

Beyoncé - Why Dont You Love Me [Full Video]

Beyonce releases the full version of her next single 'Why Don't You Love Me'. The video was co penned by her sister Solange, and shows Beyonce as  an unloved 50s housewife going by the name of "B. B. Homemaker", through the video Beyonce is smoking, crying, shaking her arse as she does the housewife duties at the same time asking why he doesn't love her. The video reminds of Desperate House Wifes meets Mad Men with her 50s inspired look and as always Beyonce is looking smokin in the video.

2010 Ivor Novello Award Nominations

 This years nominees for the Ivor Novellos include Lily Allen who has been nominated in two categories for the songwriting awards. La Roux, Bat For Lashes, as well as Dizzi, and Paolo Nutini and also a number of 'you haven't heard of them (yet) bands'. The awards will be held on 20th May at Grosvenor House in London. Here are the full nominations:

Rox - 'I Don't Believe' [Video]

New video from UK singer Rox who debuts her 2nd single 'Don't Believe' off her You can also catch Rox at Scale on June 17th at her headline show, buy tickes by clicking here

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Beyoncé - Why Don't You Love Me (Video Sneak Peek)

This is the teaser video trailer for Beyonce's album track 'Why Don't You Love Me'. Beyonce is rocking her 'Daisy Duke' (Dukes of Hazzard series) look in her next single with her head wrap, checked shirt and short short jeans hotpants.

Sade - Baby Father [Video]

Sade's next single "Babyfather" is one of the singles off Sade's comeback album "Soldier of Love" which was released in February this year and has been soaring up the charts with over 1 million sales.

Szjerdene the songstress!

The very talented and beautiful UK singer and songwriter Szjerdene has been on the music circuit doing her thing with her band for some time now and has been busy working on her EP.

Kelis Live in London - 7th May 2010

Kelis is live in London with a host of other acts and DJ's which include Afrika Bambaataa [Live], YoYo DJs, Livin' Proof DJs and Deadly Rhythm Soundsystem.  

INKSLING WRITING WORKSHOPS [LDN]

Want to Write? Calling writers, would- be writers, and the just plain curious. Inksling, writing workshops in a supportive, friendly environment. 

Through a series of fun, creative exercises, in a supportive and collaborative environment, Utter's writing workshops aim to provide you with inspiration and suggestions, whatever stage you’re at.