Street Cred Magazine - 23rd January 2015

THE WEEKLY EYE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFESTYLE

JANUARY 2015

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SUB EDITOR Gordy Munro PRODUCTION Daniel Riley daniel.riley@streetcredmagazine. com PR & MARKETING Amanda Bowen amanda@streetcredmagazine.com

elcome back to the first Street Cred Magazine of 2015!

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A New Year, a New Start!

As far as fashion trends for 2015 go, we’ve got a roundup from the Clothes Check out the look back at the best Show Live as our feature. films of 2014 by Antony Brown, highlighting his top 10 films that you may Here’s hoping you have all had a or may not have seen! great start to 2015, and that it will bring far more fun and entertainment Some snazzy watches await you in to us all! fashion, making sure your wristwear is as on point as your outfit.

Enough from me, get stuck in.

We’ve got the pictures of the stunning Miss Caribbean UK winners, so check them out and get in the Caribbean spirit!

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CONTENTS GRIMEY (5-6) - Chris Brown, Bipasa Basu, The Assist, Idris Elba Fashion lick (8-11) - French Connection, Miss Caribbean UK

WHITE DEES COLUMN (12)

WHATS ON (18)

COVER STORY (14-15) - Clothes Show Live

Chantelle’s Spot (21)

Big screen (16-17)

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GRIMEY NEWS

5 PEOPLE SHOT AT CHRIS BROWN PERFORMANCE

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HEY SHOOTIN !

Chris Brown was onstage at a San Jose nightclub early Sunday morning when gunshots rang out, wounding 5 people and it was CAUGHT ON VIDEO! Could ” These Hoes ain Loyal ” Of Been The Virgina R&B Stars Last Words ?

Chris Brown was singing “These Hoes Aint Loyal ” at 1:20 AM and “These Hoes Aint Loyal” were almost His Last Words !

The crowd seemed peaceful … then OUT OF NOWERE gunshots ring out, sending everyone including Chris into panic.

As Soon as somebody says ” they getting it in over there ” gives us the assumption that there was a fight or some sort of tussle prior to the shooting , but as Soon as you hear a gun Shot Chris Ran To the back !

B 4Million Hits For Bipasha Basu’s Bollywood Chiller

ollywood star, Bipasha Basu, is serving some never-beforeseen horror in her latest chiller, 'Alone.'

Dubbed as her "boldest film" yet, the horror movie, marks the acting debut of the 'hot hunk of television' Karan Singh Grover opposite whom Bipasha stars in her dual roles of Sanjana and Anjana.

Focussing on the haunting of a former conjoined twin by her deceased sister, in this latest blockbuster, the stunning beauty's appearance has seen the trailer for the upcoming film being viewed upwards of four million times on YouTube.

Describing the film, Bipa-

sha said: "It's a passionate love story. It is definitely a horror genre and will scare you, but it revolves around a love story... a love story between a man, a woman and a ghost."

The trailer of 'Alone' was the fastest Bollywood horror film to ever reach the 2 million mark, leaving the actress overwhelmed, with it becoming the mostwatched video on YouTube India.

"Our trailer of #Alone is the fastest to cross the 4 million mark! Woohoo! Now keep 16th jan to watch the film!" Bipasha tweeted.

The film is set to be released on January 16, 2015.

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GRIMEY NEWS

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he prospect of Idris Elba eventually replacing Daniel Craig as the next James Bond went from hypothetical internet speculation to something more substantial when an interesting was revealed in the piles of hacked Sony emails.

"Idris should be the next Bond," Sony Pictures chair Amy Pascal wrote, reportedly to a fellow studio executive. That was enough to set conservative commentator, Rush Limbaugh, into a tizzy.

“Bond,” he said on his radio programme, has a distinct ethnic profile that Mr. Elba, who is Black, doesn't fit.

He was white and Scottish, period. That is who James Bond is," Limbaugh said, adding: "I know it's racist to probably even point this out.

Idris Elba for 007?

"But the franchise needs to get with it, right?" he continued. "The franchise needs to get hip. The franchise needs to get with the 21st Century. That's right. We had 50 years of white Bonds because Bond is white. Bond was never Black."

The Assist to perform on home turf in Feb

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acking up airplay and exposure from Amazing Radio, BBC Introducing and XFM, 2014 has been an unbeatable year for the Walsall-based band, but they’re not content to leave it there.

They aim to take things to the next level in 2015 and their starting the year of in their hometown headlining the Slade Rooms on February 21.

The Assist produce an adventure of energetic

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guitar riffs, funky basslines and punchy drums to create sing-along anthems and in your face upbeat melodies.

There’s not really any room to argue with their self-assured, to-the-point sound and, as such, it’s no surprise that their debut single wound up in the iTunes Alternative chart or that they’ve had support slots with Happy Mondays, The 1975 and Reverend and The Makers.

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FASHION LICK

Even when you’ve got your outfit on point, there is still one thing you need make sure your wristwear is at the top of its game. check out these watches from French connection and accessorise properly!

The First Ever Miss Caribbean UK is crowned

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iss Keeleigh Griffith, 27, representing Barbados was crowned the First Miss Caribbean UK after stealing the show at The Tabernacle Notting Hill, with Miss Kimhia Toussaint, 21, representing St Lucia, and Miss Ayesha Williams, 21, representing

Jamaica as 1st and 2nd runners up respectively.

“Setting up Miss Caribbean UK had been a dream of ours for nearly four years, as such; experiencing the reality of our dreams has been motivating!” said Clayton and Jacqui Brown, Organisers of Miss Caribbean UK along with Multi award winning choreographer. Reuben P Joseph in a statement.

“We wanted to make the Miss Caribbean UK pageant the final showpiece for all the Caribbean beauty pageants to present their pageant winners, and as such we knew we had to present an event which they would be proud to be associated with and which showed the potential to be worthy of them.”

“We have learned a massive amount from the experience and are eagerly looking forward to MCUK 2105, when we will have the opportunity to use what we have learned to improve on what is, as we have been told, already a fantastic production.”

WHITE DEE’S COLUMN

‘White Dee’s’ Column

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is the season to be jolly, or is it?

Considering we all have 365 days to prepare for Christmas every year are any of us ever fully ready haha well I know for one, I wasn’t.

Trying to make sure you get everything that was on a 8yr olds Christmas list that he posted to Father Christmas without telling anyone what he wanted was traumatic in itself, but phew its a good job I know that little fella well haha.

What does everyone else think about the traumatic supermarket queues all because the shops are closed for 1 whole day, yep 1 day only how would we ever manage If for some unknown reason they had to close for 2 days haha.

Day over, time to think about what time the shops re-open for a fresh loaf of bread haha.

amazing people I could of wished to have met, I have my monthly column which I So now it’s time to think love doing, I have about saying goodbye to had the opportuthe year 2014, and oh my nity to hopefully days what a year it’s been, provide a better I can honestly say it’s been future for my like no other year I’ve ever kids, and where known. will it end - who knows. you all a very very HAPPY This time last year I was NEW YEAR just a normal everyday But for now I’m gonna mom of 2 kids going about ride the wave and see Nuff love my day to day business as what the future brings. you do and kabooooom Dee, Mark, Caitlin and thanks to a documentary So can I just thank you Gerrard we have all been thrust all for the kind words, love into a mad mad world. and support that everyone (well nearly everyone) has On the plus side, I have shown to me and mine, met some of the most and I would like,to wish

It just seems a little bit of a shame that somewhere along the line the true meaning of Christmas seems to have been lost, well not in the Kelly household, as usual the kids got to open a couple of their prezzy’s then off to church for us, it’s just a shame that for such a day, the birth of baby Jesus, and the church just wasn’t as full as it used to be - is this a sign of the times.

Well after a full day in the kitchen, cooking, washing up, serving up, washing up again haha Christmas dinner was done, dad and the fam all snuggled up on the sofa watching the countdown of the 50 best Christmas songs ever with a cuppa and a mince pie.

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Fashionistas Unite!

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ith everything from cosmetics and clothes, to luxurious food, drinks and gadgets, with over 500 fashion and beauty brands there was something for everyone at the Clothes Show Live 2014.

Featuring well known brands such as Barry M, Rimmel, Cuccio, Hot Mess, LDN:SKINS and many more, whether it was clothes or cosmetics, you were sure to find what you needed.

Celebrity favourites attending the event across the 5 days included Amy Childs, Jamie Laing, Binky Felstead, Andy Jordan, Millie Mackintosh and Lauren Pope, who attended the show with their fashion and beauty collections, as well as guest appearances from Joey Essex, Peter Andre, Spencer Matthews, Stevie Johnson and Oliver Proudlock.

Alongside these, YouTube vloggers Alfie Deyes, Jim Chapman and Fleur De Force out and about around the show, and you can check out what they got up to on their channels!

With musical performances from Stereo Kicks, Neon Jungle, Jetta and Elyar Fox, the crowds got more than they bargained for as they entered the Alcatel

Onetouch Fashion Theatre in association with Capital FM. With different hosts across the 5 days, including Jamie Liang, Henry Holland and Rick Edwards, and up to 7 shows per day, everyone got their fix of the next fashion trends that will be hitting our high streets in the coming months.

Stunning performances by the models and dancers to some of the hottest tracks of the year really set the show alight, and the crowds went wild every time, the atmosphere in the theatre was electric.

Also at the show were a number of colleges and Universities showing off some of their graduate collections on the Image Catwalk, while also providing the fashion conscious attendees a chance to check out the courses that are on offer to them up and down the country.

The Clothes Show Live 2015 will be from 4-8 December! Tickets will be on sale in June 2015, so make sure you get yours and don’t miss out!

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Our Pick of movies to see over the Christmas period

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.

Martin Scorsese is one of the greatest filmmakers in history and if you disagree, you are wrong; The Wolf of Wall Street is proof.

A true story about crime, corruption, money and drugs? There really was no other person who could make this film.

When you're watching a threehour movie and it feels like it flys by in absolutely no time, you know you're watching a good movie and that's exactly what happens here. Scorsese's remarkable skills as a filmmaker are backed up by a

12 YEARS A SLAVE Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery.

Torn away from his wife and children and the world he once knew, Solomon is forced into a horrific life as a slave.

It's difficult to call 12 Years a

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY career-defining performance from Leonardo DiCaprio to create one of the most entertaining movies in recent memory.

Slave a good film, because by no means is it "enjoyable" - it's is the most deeply unsettling, harrowing and brutal films ever made about slavery.

However, while it is a difficult film to watch, it is an undeniable cinematic masterpiece.

It's plain to see that everyone who worked on this film understood the importance of what they were making and everything comes together flawlessly.

The writing, the direction, the music, the performances - everything about this movie is perfect and accumulates into one of the most harrowing pieces of cinema you will ever see.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER While attempting to adjust to life in the modern world, Steve Rogers continues to embark on global missions for as a S.H.I.E.L.D agent.

However, when he discovers that the organisation has been compromised, Steve Rogers must fight for his life as he is relentlessly pursued by people he once considered allies and he must

A group of intergalactic criminals are forced to set aside their differences and work together in order to stop a maniacal warlord from taking control on the universe.

Who would have thought a

movie featuring a gun-toting raccoon and a walking, talking tree would end up being one of the best blockbusters of the year?

Marvel continued their astonishing track record with what is arguably their most entertaining movie to date, featuring a rag-tag group of criminals fighting their way through beautifully realised, intergalactic environments.

The action is fierce, the emotions run deep and the comedy comes thick and fast. Superhero movies don't get much better than this!

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led

by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier.

They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes was the surprise of Summer 2011.

As the latest entry in a long deceased franchise, no one had much hope. However, what we got was nothing short of a amazing.

Three years later and the highly

embark on a mission to bring down the very organisation he once fought for.

In terms of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a game changer. It is ferociously exciting, brilliantly intense and surprisingly intelligent.

Zooming along at a break-neck pace, The Winter Soldier plays more like a thriller than your average superhero movie and the events in this film will have an adverse effect on everything that comes after it. Aside from being the best Marvel film to date, it is also the most important.

anticipated sequel was released and not only is it one of the best blockbusters of the year, it is quite simply one of the best movies of the year.

The action, the performances, the direction - everything comes together perfectly to form this epic saga. The film ends with promise of a sequel and if it’s going to be anything like Dawn of the Planet of the Apes; I honestly can’t wait.

LOOKING BACK wORDS by antony brown

THE RAID 2 Rama (Iko Uwais) is hired to infiltrate the Jakarta crime-gang and bring down the entire syndicate from you inside. However, he realises that the deeper he gets, the harder it will be for him to get out alive.

Have you ever wanted to see

an astonishingly action-packed martial arts movie that also features the complexity of some of the best crime-thrillers of all time?

Then look no further than The Raid 2! This is what a martial arts movie would look like if it’s was directed by Martin Scorsese. Gareth Evans once again knocks it out of the park with this sequel that takes everything we loved about the first and throws in a huge, complex story about warring crime families. Unbelievable.

THE GUEST When a soldier turns up at their door claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action, the Peterson family welcome him with open arms.

However, they grow weary when a series of deaths begin oc-

HER Set in the not-to-distant future, the life of a lonely man changes forever when he falls in love with his newly updated operating system.

Her is truly astounding.

It's almost impossible to think that a film about a man falling in love with a computer programme is one of the most beautiful, haunting and relatable love stories ever committed to film.

The reason, or should I say, one of the countless reasons this film is so successful is that it's honest. It does not shy away from the awkwardness one feels when first

NIGHTCRAWLER embarking on a new relationship or the frustration of not knowing where you stand with someone.

If you are in love or have ever been in love, Her resonates with you on a raw and personal level.

Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a driven young man who is desperate for work. After discovering the high-speed world of crime journalism, Bloom has finally found something he loves doing.

However, when he begins in-

INTERSTELLAR The Earth is dying. Famine, drought and an extremely volatile climate are threatening the very existence of mankind.

To combat this, a group of explorers are sent on a perilous mission to the far reaches of our universe in order to find a habitable planet so that the human race can be saved.

Since 1998, Christopher Nolan has built a name for himself as one of the most formidable filmmakers of his time and it has reached a point where we, as audiences, actually expect everything he makes to be nothing short of spectacular.

Now, while that is by no means a desirable

curring in their town that seem to be connected to this mysterious soldier's presence.

The Guest was the surprise of the year. A low budget action/thriller that flew quietly into cinemas in September turned out to be one of the most entertaining movies of the entire year.

To delve deeper into this movie would do a disservice to it, as it is best for you to go in blind the first time you watch it, but all you need to know is that it is action packed, wickedly funny, brutally intense and full of twists.

volving himself in the crimes he is reporting, the lines between observer and participant are blurred and he begins putting himself and those close to him in danger.

Pulpy, darkly funny and brutally intense, Nightcrawler is entertainment and it's finest.

While everything about this movie is brilliant, the single best thing about it is by far and away Jake Gyllenhaal's performance.

He gives a powerhouse performance that once again proves he is one of the best actors of his generation.

situation to be in as a filmmaker as it puts far too much pressure on you, the thing that makes Nolan special is that he actually delivers on that expectation of him.

He has never made a bad film, and Interstellar is his next masterpiece.

A complex story on an enormous scale featuring mind blowing visual effects and astonishing performances from everyone involved, especially Matthew McConaughey.

Interstellar is the thinking man's blockbuster and while it may not appeal to everyone, it is a truly remarkable piece of cinema.

WHATS ON

T Lucy Spraggan to lead the worlds largest Children's Choir of 120,000 School Children

he largest Children’s choir in the world, Young Voice, have announced that Lucy Spraggan will be leading choirs compirsing over 120,000 children and their music teachers over a 19-day arena tour.

She will be joining approximately 7,000 singing school children every night including 5 nights at the Genting Arena.

Designed to unify children from across the region, boost their confidence and provide lifelong memories for them and their families, Young Voices provides an unrivalled musical opportunity for primary school children to perform all styles of music including folk, pop, rock and classical.

Teachers and pupils practice the dance routines and learn the songs in their music lessons for many months before they exitedly come together for the penultimate show at their local arena.

This is an unmissable opportunity for local school choirs to sing in huge arenas alongside some of the most talented and well known artists from the world of music.

Lucy Spraggan shot to fame on X Factor 2012, performing her own compostition, ‘Last Night’ but had to pull out of the competition due to illness, so she subsequently finished in ninth place, and second in her category. She was the first contestant in the show’s history to score a Top 40 single and album before the live shows even aired with her indepentently released album ‘Top Room At The Zoo’.

Lucy has been in the studio recording her new album preceded by the single ‘We Are Unsinkable” due for release early this year and will be performing tracks from the album whilst on tour with the young voices choir.

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n a cold winters night, Turbowolf brought the Download Freezes Over Tour to Birmingham’s Institute along with support acts God Damn and Empress AD. “You know it’s cold when you’re still freezing 3 songs in” mused God Damn frontman Thom Edward during their set.

Thanks to the two support acts, however cold they may have been, the crowd was certainly warmed up and ready for Turbowolf to take to the stage. The Bristolian Alt-Rockers roused the crowd through their set, and when they launched into their latest track ‘Rabbit’s Foot’, the masses were moshing.

Chris Georgiadis, guitarist Andy Ghosh, Lianna Lee Davies on bass and Blake Davies on drums performed an electric set including hits ‘Lets Die’, ‘Solid Gold’ and ‘Read + Write’ alongside an MGMT cover of ‘Electric Feel’ with an energy that was infectious.

At the end of the night, after an impressive preview of what is set for Download 2015, frontman Georgiadis thanked their fans, saying “Thank you Birmingham for being such a wonderful, wonderful audience.”

Turbowolf @ Birmingham Institute

Word on the street CHANTELLE

No, nada, nope, uh uh...oh hang on yes!

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absolutely this LOVE this word and I enjoy saying it too, not malisciously of course, but I do love it!

When something is NO GOOD for you, NO! When something is not able to be accomodated right now, NO! When something is just not for you, NO! And when you just don’t like it, NO! It can be offensive to some but can be empowering to you!

Why are we classed as uncompromising individuals when we say NO? If you are being abrupt and viscious without thinking about it or weighing up the options and outcomes then you really need to ask yourself but, why, NO? Is it because you lack trust?

You want to hold on to what you have? Because you liter-

Chantelle’s rally can’t or is it because you simply don’t want to?

Whatever reason it may be please remember that every choice you make has an outcome...life and lifes course will determine the outcome of your

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choice.

Just think it through...now go! YES! Doors may open for you when you say yes and opportunities may flow through, but please don’t be afraid...to say NO!

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