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If You Are in NY, There’s a Free Ghostface Show Tonight 24/4

By on April 24, 2013 in Events, Music, Things to Do

Hello. I meant to post up this flyer before but I forgot. Mainly because I’ve been busy not getting radioactive powers. (I was bitten by a spider. More later) If you like me, are lucky enough to live in New York, legally (or illegally for some of you) there is a free Ghostface Killah gig tonight on the LES. WU LIFE.

How do you get in? For plebs, RSVP at rsvp.vice.com/fightland

Please join us on April 24th in New York as we celebrate the launch of VICE’s latest video channel, FIGHTLAND.COM, a site capturing the culture, personalities and trends around one America’s fastest growing sports, MMA.

WHAT: The Official Launch Party for FIGHTLAND, VICE’s new MMA site dedicated to capturing the culture, personalities and trends around one America’s fastest growing sport.
WHEN: Wednesday April 24th | 8 – 12AM | 21+
WHERE: The DL | 95 Delancey St, NYC
TRANSPORT: F, J, Z at Delancey/Essex St; D at Grand St

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A Visual Weekend #MTVEMA

By on November 21, 2011 in Fashion, Music, Press Trips, Sponsored

Nothing says it better than photos. Here’s a fine selection – click any image to open the slideshow:

All images taken on a BlackBerry Bold 9900 courtesy of FRANK PR

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Belfast, It’s a country that’s changin’ #MTVPlayground

By on November 21, 2011 in Music, Press Trips, Sponsored

It’s been busy times since I got back from Belfast, and a lot of people have been asking for photos and what I did apart from the EMAs. And it’s the last Scene@ video, checking out the up and coming musical talent in Belfast, a new generation of creative musical talents are currently lapping up the opportunities that now flow more freely in the peaceful wake of their country’s historical troubles.

The weekend was a pretty busy one, Saturday was our Swatch Day and Sunday before the EMAs we went on a tour to the Bushmills Distillery and lunched at the Bushmills Inn. I can’t say how much I enjoyed going to Belfast. I’ve never been to Ireland, but I truly enjoyed it. The city is beautiful, the people are incredibly lovely and welcoming, and whole atmosphere leading up to the MTV EMAs was supercharged. Belfast was a great city to host the EMAs as everyone, I mean, EVERYONE was so excited. It was pretty cool to be somewhere where there was a ton of appreciation for the event. I’m from London, so I’m pretty jaded, and if the awards took place in London, you know everyone would be complaining about roads being blocked off and hordes of screaming teenagers. But in Belfast, they just didn’t care about that. Enthusiasm abound it was, and it was brilliant.

The country is definitely a changin’

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Keeping it British #MTVEMA

By on November 14, 2011 in Designers, Fashion, Music, Press Trips, Sponsored

Although I wouldn’t say Jessie J is my musical cup of tea (although I do think she has an amazing voice and is very talented) I do like how she champions and wears a lot of British designers, with a lot of them just starting out. It’s extremely difficult to be a designer at any time, let alone in this current economic climate. Having an musical artist wear your pieces, is a huge coup and gets you great exposure, especially when your star just keeps on rising, like Jessie J. She also managed to do 4 outfits in one night, and my favourite was definitely this one.

When she stepped out on the red (pink!) carpet after her performance, she was wearing a Falguni and Shane Peacock printed dress with white Dr Martens, as she can’t wear heels as her foot is still healing. This was definitely my favourite look from her and I love that print. Shows how you can keep an outfit simple, but also striking.

Thanks to Fashion of Jessie J. Photos via Getty Images

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Weird Crushes #MTVEMA

By on November 14, 2011 in Events, Man Candy, Music, Press Trips, Sponsored

Everyone has a odd crush. Or in my case, I have several. Let me count the ways: Stephen Mangan, Greg Davies, that old kind of veiny forearmed guy from The Kooples ads – there are many more. When I was younger, all the girls I knew fancied Nick from Backstreet Boys or JC Chasez (no-one fancied Justin until he shaved his curly mop. I personally had a soft spot for Joey Fatone). I really fancied Anthony Kiedis (the first white guy to make white guy rapping acceptable, and no I don’t count Marky Mark). Even more so after I read his autobiography, Scar Tissue. What can I say, I like them complicated.

When I found out that MTV Playground would be taking me to the MTV EMA’s in Belfast I at first didn’t believe it and told them  to stop pulling my leg – but it then sunk in, and I was over the moon when I heard RHCP would be performing (due to said crush on Anthony Kiedis and general fan of the band and always wanting to see them live).

However imagine the sadness when I found out (in the Odyssey Arena) that RHCP wouldn’t be performing in the arena but down the road at an intimate gig at Ulster City Hall for 1000 fans.

Part of the Red Hot Chili Peppers set was shown on the screen in the arena. Teasing me! I managed to go through Kubler-Ross’s five stages of grief in a 3 minute chunk (a new personal best). I did find out afterwards that they spread the artists around at the Odyssey Arena (main show), Ulster City Hall (RHCP) and Belfast City Hall (Snow Patrol, Jason Derulo) but alas so close, but yet so far. Now it’s back to mournfully thumbing through my copy of Scar Tissue. Well, this time we were only about a kilometre apart, next time, perhaps half.

Photos via Getty Images

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You Say Red, I Say Pink #MTVEMA

By on November 9, 2011 in Events, Fashion, Music, Press Trips, Sponsored

Instead of rolling out the red carpet for the slebs at the EMA’s, MTV chose pink. Why – I’m not sure, but it matched Katy Perry who was easily my favourite look of the night. Since my favourite part of any awards ceremony is the red carpet (or pink) and dissecting the looks because after the show starts is when I get emotional, and I don’t like to be emotional.

Onwards ho!

Best “My mum’s not here and I’ll do what I like”


I get that Rizzle Kicks were trying to be cute and portray that they’re young, fun and trendy but that is no excuse for sloppy presentation. Tuck your shirts in!

Best bling bling


Alrite I know this is his mayor necklace, but Niall Ó Donnghaile is Belfast’s youngest Lord Mayor at 25, and could have dressed like someone in his age group, but instead he chose to be boss and whip out his chain. Also Americans don’t know what a mayor necklace is and would have just thought he was a rich white rapper.

 

Best “hip” portrayal of blue collar workers

Coldplay aren’t really the suited and booted type, but I didn’t expect them to turn up in their painter’s overalls.  And who’s the dark haired guy next to Chris Martin? He’s pretty hot.

**UPDATE** Found out it’s Guy Berryman and I checked Wikipedia and look what it said…


I AGREE.

SWOON


Best Matchy Matchy


Katy Perry wears Jeremy Scott on the MTV EMA’s 2011 Pink Carpet.

Did someone tell her the carpet was gonna be pink – or did she just do a Pink Lady look? Either way, I really want pink hair.

 

Second Best Matchy Matchy and Man Style

Bruno Mars gets my vote for not only matching the pink carpet, but getting his Hooligans to all wear the same. And his stage ensemble was even better – I’m really digging his 50s Barbershop Quartet vibe.

 

Best Cutie Patootie

I’ll be honest, I had no idea who Selena Gomez was before the EMA’s, but she is hella adorable. And I loved all of her outfits (which I will also post on) but my favourite after her sparkly purple stage outfit is this cream Marchesa gown. It’s sexy without being OTT or giving her a jailbait look (are you listening Miley?)

All images via Getty

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Before I begin I’d like to thank #MTVPlayground

By on November 8, 2011 in Events, Fashion, Music, Press Trips, Sponsored

I have just returned (well last night) from Belfast from the most jam packed, incredible and absolutely epic weekend of my (almost) quarter century life (I’m 24). What an unbelievable experience. Where to start – I’m not even sure. The past 48 hours (and then some) went by in a magical, magnificent blur – and I savoured every moment of it. I will be posting up all what I got up to this weekend, and what myself and my fellow bloggers all did – but for now in this post, I want to say a huge thank you to MTV Playground and Swatch for choosing me to go to the MTV EMA’s 2011 in Belfast.

When I started this blog back in 2010, it was a place for me to post up what interested me and lot’s of silly stuff too – never once did I think I would have the readership I did today and be approached by MTV to be part of their network and then taken to the EMA’s. In the words of Bruno Mars:

“Kids, follow your dreams. I’m sorry, that was corny.”

Images via Getty

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Journey to the MTV EMAs #MTVPlayground

By on November 4, 2011 in Events, Fashion, Music, Press Trips, Sponsored

If you haven’t been paying attention, I’m off to the MTV EMAs this weekend in Belfast courtesy of Swatch MTV Playground. As a thank you for our work on the campaign, MTV and Swatch selected bloggers from all over the world to be VIP guests of Swatch at the 2011 MTV EMAs. Joining me from the UK will be My New Best Friends, The Brain Machine (Italy), Naples Street Style (Italy), Mindalicious (France), Les Berlinettes (Germany), Mr Deyn (Spain), Frescurinha (Brazil), and Echo Gu (China). Aren’t we a lovely international bunch.

Got my hair did, got my dress(es), going to pack a ridiculous number of shoes and party with popstarz. Notice I said going to pack. I have not yet packed. My flight is tomorrow morning at a reasonable hour.

The MTV EMAs 2011 are airing this Sunday 6th November at 9pm on MTV, hosted by Selena Gomez. Also in attendance will be Lady Gaga, Kasabian, Bruno Mars, David Guetta, LMFAO, Jessie J, Justin Bieber, Jessie J and a performance I am extremely excited about from the Red Hot Chili Peppers as well as honouring Queen with the 2011 Global Icon award (I am a huge fan of Freddie Mercury, and I am still very sad that he’s not with us anymore).

Follow me on Twitter to keep up to date on our shenanigans in Belfast this weekend. And you can follow all what we’re tweeting about by following the hashtag #swatchEMA

Also the Hoff will be there… will he treat us to an impromptu performance?

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Happy Birthday Freddie Mercury: Google Doodle does it in epic style

By on September 5, 2011 in Music, Visuals

Freddie Mercury is one of the few performers I wish so bad was still alive (along with Hendrix and Bolan). So happy to see this on the Google front page this morning.

And yes this is an unlisted link cos I’m BOSS.

via: Google Blogs

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Florence + The Machine – What The Water Gave Me [VIDEO]

By on August 28, 2011 in Music

My favourite flame haired singer is back. New album is released on November 7th. What y’all think? I’m interested to hear the follow up to Lungs.

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