Street Cred Magazine - December 19th

THE WEEKLY EYE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFESTYLE

DECEMBER 2014

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Merry Christmas Everyone!

EDITOR Mark Dwayne editor@streetcredmagazine.com

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Well we’re at that point at the end of the year when we reflect you like what there is! on what we’ve done, and look towards 2015 and the future.

If you haven’t already, make sure you get yourselves down to Swish Cocktail Don’t forget our Moulin Rouge NYE Bar and Lounge in Dale End, Birmingparty at Swish Cocktail Bar and ham City Centre.

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CONTENTS GRIMEY (5-6) - Fifa & Stephanie, Kelly Rowland, Brooklyn Beckham Fashion lick (8-11) - Debenhams & Get the Look

WHITE DEES COLUMN (12)

WHATS ON (18)

COVER STORY (14-15) - Look to 2015

Chantelle’s Spot (21)

Big screen (16)

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GRIMEY NEWS

Sometimes it pays to be a nerd!

Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson just spent $70m on the most expensive house ever in Beverly Hills.

The 35-year-old Swedish video game developer, who made a few bob after selling Mojang to Microsoft for $2.5bn, won a bidding war for the insanely luxurious house, reportedly beating out competition from Jay Z and Beyonce.

What kind of Beverly Hills house does

$70m get you? Well, it has an automated 54 foot curved glass door in the living room that opens onto an infinity pool with iPad-controlled fountains and spectacular views. Oh, and cases of Dom Perignon were part of the deal.

Crazy what you can get if your idea blows up, congrats on your new place Notch!

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im Kardashian recently said she didn’t want her daughter to grow up spoiled.

But perhaps she should run that past husband Kanye West, as the rapper has reportedly spent $74,000 on 18-monthold North’s Christmas presents this

year.

An insider told Heat magazine that Kanye dropped $62,000 on a diamondencrusted tiara as well as $12,000 on a toy replica of his matte black SUV. Thats an impressive haul for anyone, let alone an 18 month old child!

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GRIMEY NEWS

The Race for The Christmas Number One

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fter winning the X Factor last Sunday, Ben Haenow, the former truck driver beat Fleur East in the final to bad a record deal and release OneRepublic’s ‘Something I Need’.

The Croydon lad is hoping that his winner’s single will fend off Mark Ronson’s current number one ‘Uptown Funk’. Following Fleur’s

performance on The X Factor, the song was rushed to release it five weeks early due to the response it was getting.

The 2014 Christmas number one will be decided by streaming figures as well as sales, meaning the narrow gap between Haenow and Ronson could soon close.

“Uptown Funk” was played online 1.35 million times in the UK last

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week on services such as Spotify and Deezer - the equivalent of 13,500 sales. Official Chart Company bosses expect that figure to be higher this week.

Early predictions suggest that Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” will be number three while “Up” by Olly Murs and Demi Lovato will hit number four.

“The week of the Christmas num-

ber one race is always among the most exciting in the Official Singles Chart calendar,” said Martin Talbot, Official Charts Company chief executive.

“Early data indicates that we have a genuine battle on our hands in 2014. By Sunday we will know who has won out but for the moment, the race is on.”

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With the cold winds blowing, here is a sneak peak at Betty Barclay’s SS15 collection to warm you up!

WHITE DEE’S COLUMN

‘White Dee’s’ Column

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e again - first of all I would like to apologise to you all for missing my column last month, due to it being half term, I decided to take the kids away on their first holiday abroad.

of Celebrity Big Brother, Channel 5 have commissioned a documentary - all about me (why - I’m not quite sure haha) but they hope it will give a more detailed account of who the real person is behind White Dee.

Good old Benidorm, there Filming has now finished was more Brummies and the programme is there than in Birmingham, due to air on January 2nd so I felt well at home. or 3rd 2015 - I would like to take this opportunity to It was so amazing just thank everyone who has to see the kids, swimming taken part and for all they in the pool and playing to- have contributed. gether on the beach and it was hot. But now its back I personally hope that it home and yep ‘man flu’, will show Birmingham peoso its plenty of lemon and ple in an amazing light behoney and good old tea. cause we are all amazing.

So what else has been happening in the world of Dee lately - well off the back

school holiday was spent and where my kids still go, because its all about where we came from, and what makes us - us.

My dad has taken part and yep I just hope that you all get his sense of humour too because as old school Irish I’m still struggling to catch on to some of his jokes :-)

everyone in the community, from children to holding tea dances for the elderly.

I cannot say enough how proud I am of this group and I hope you all at some Childhood friends, old point get a chance to pop school friends, family mem- along and see how they bers and new and fabulous have worked wonders. friends have taken part because I consider them all These ‘kids’ are all from to be very very important different backgrounds, difI went back to school, to me and my life. ferent religions and would went to Ireland to the famprobably never ever mix ily home where many a Now onto a more serious under any other circumpart of my life right now - I stances - but they have am all for putting back into buckled down and raised the community that I am funds through a cake sale privileged to be a part of, and a charity ‘Curry-oke’ and the city that has made night - where as a surprise me what I am today.

I managed to get Ashley Walters - (Top Boy/So I have been working with Solid Crew) to make an apan amazing group of young pearance and the smiles people who are part of the on their faces was comPrinces Trust Scheme - pletely priceless and as Team 100 who are based for my Caitlin haha finally at Digbeth Police Station. getting to meet Ashley well lets say she was one happy Team 100 is being led by bunny. two amazing police officers, Ian and Kelly. I have So for now, I’m happy that decided to make a dona- I have been able to support tion to these young people these young people and to show that some peo- hopefully I can carry on dople really do care about ing so. the youth of our city, and in return these amazing Now until next month youngsters have decided bye for now! to completely renovate the Bishop Latimer Church Lots of love - Dee x x x Hall, in Winson Green.

The church hall caters for

Questions, comments or suggestions for White Dee? Get in touch with her by emailing whitedee@streetcredmagazine.com

Here are some of the sights and sounds that we’re looking forward to for 2015!

Make sure you don’t miss out on your favourite acts and sporting events!

Nicki Minaj Nicki Minaj is bringing her new album The Pinkprint on tour to the UK and it’s set to blow up with Trey Songz supporting! The queen of pink is going to rock her way across the country in 2015.

The Foo Fighters In support of their eighth studio album, Sonic Highways, The Foo Fighters are playing Sunderland, Manchester, London and Edinburgh with Iggy Pop supporting at the Wembley Dates.

Jessie J Bang Bang singer Jessie J will be touring with songs from her third album Sweet Talker, hitting O2 Academies in Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, London, Manchester and Newcastle!

U2 The Irish Rock gods are playing indoor arenas up and down the country for the first time in a decade with their Innocence and Experience Tour, pairing shows in each city.

Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran has had a massive year with the release of Multiply, and it doesn’t look set to stop anytime soon in 2015, ending his Multiply World Tour at Wembley on 10th July.

Ariana Grande As part of her Honeymoon Your, Ariana Grande is bringing the world tour to the UK, with London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow hearing hits from her second album, My Everything.

There are sporting events happening at all times, from the child’s weekend football game to the pro game on national TV. Not every sporting event can be listed here, though we have tried to include all the big sporting events of the major sports, mostly the international competitions.

Major sporting events in 2015 include the inaugural European Games, Summer Universiade and the Rugby World Cup, Cricket World Cup, as well as the usual annual events.

Kicking off, in January, is footballs’ Asian Cup in Australia, which overlaps the African Cup of Nations, switch from Morocco to Equatorial Guinea.

Staying Down Under, there’s tennis’ first major, The Australian Open in Melbourne, before February brings

cricket’s World Cup, shared

by Australia with New Zealand, and the razzmatazz that is the US’ Superbowl in Arazona and skiings’ World Championship, in Colorado.

With major horse racing the focus in the early spring season, the FIFA Woman’s World Cup kicks off in Canada, in June, before Australia is the focus again for netball’s World Championships which kicks off an autumn series of sports.

The All Africa Games takes place in the Republic of Congo and the Commonwealth Youth Games gets under way in Samoa.

England hosts the ‘big one’ for 2015 - the IRB Rugby World Cup, in September then all eyes are on South Korea and the sixth CISM Military World Games. Just too much for any one year. 2015...ENJOY!!!

BIGScreen The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

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ith the Games now destroyed and in pieces, Katniss Everdeen, along with Gale, Finnick and Beetee, now end up in the so thought “destroyed” District 13.

Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her friends, Katniss becomes the “Mockingjay” and the symbol of rebellion for the people.

Dumb and Dumber To

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t’s been 20 years since Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne spoke to one another.

They haven’t fallen out. It’s just that Lloyd has been playing a typically stupid prank with a very drawn-out idiotic punchline. But no matter.

The dimwit duo are back together and they’re embarking on an important quest. Harry’s discovered that he has a long-lost daughter by Fraida Felcher.

Horrible Bosses 2

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ed up with answering to higher-ups, Nick, Dale and Kurt decide to become their own bosses by launching their own business.

But a slick investor soon pulls the rug out from under them.

Outplayed and desperate, and with no legal recourse, the three would-be entrepreneurs hatch a misguided plan to kidnap the investor’s adult son and ransom him to regain control of their company

Our Pick of movies to see over the Christmas period

Penguins of Madagascar

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uper spy teams aren’t born...they’re hatched.

Discover the secrets of the greatest and most hilarious covert birds in the global espionage biz: Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private.

These elitists of the elite are joining forces with a chic undercover organization, The North Wind. Led by handsome and husky Agent Classified Together, they must stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine, from destroying the world as we know it.

The Imitation Game

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ortraying the race against time by Alan Turing and his team of code-breakers at Britain’s top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II. This thrilling drama documents the life and work of this British mathematician, whose expert knowledge, genius and diligent efforts went a long way to significantly reduce the length of the war.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

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he Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves.

Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world.

Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town.

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WHATS ON

DARCY OAKE: EDGE OF REALITY Civic Hall, Wolverhampton 22 September In June 2014 over 200 million viewers tuned in to Britain’s Got Talent to witness the birth of a phenomenon: the unveiling of an electrifying new illusionist, Darcy Oake.

From sleight of hand to death-defying escapades, this master magician grabbed the world’s attention, ushering in an exciting new era of an age-old art form. Darcy is a performance artist whose modern interpretation gratifies the hunger of audiences seeking spectacle and nail-biting feats of illusion. Inspired by classic sleights of hand techniques, Darcy transports the crowd to another dimension with exhilarating visuals and logic-defying exploits.

He has since gone on to become an international magic champion and headlined at the iconic Magic Castle, made numerous international television appearances, toured the globe and will now headline his first ever UK tour this Autumn.

“I couldn’t be more excited to tour

the UK and perform in so many amazing and historic venues. This country has been so welcoming that it’s starting to feel like home, and I can’t wait to share these new illusions with my fans, who have helped make 2014 such a tremendous year for me. Let’s make 2015 unforgettable,” he said.

After wowing the judges in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent Darcy Oake is back on screen with his very own one-hour magic special, Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality (Saturday December, ITV). Hosted

by Christine Bleakley, this magical extravaganza takes place at the historic Blackpool Opera House and is full of breath-taking, logic-bending illusions in the grand old tradition of stage magic fused with Darcy’s modern twist.

Following the huge success of the live show Darcy is set to bring Edge of Reality on the road in 2015 with an exciting tour that gives his fans the opportunity to see his powerful skills up close and personal. In what promises to be a spectacular and unique live stage production, prepare to be amazed! The first leg of Darcy’s live tour will kick off in Sheffield and see him perform regionally across the UK with a grand finale at London’s Eventim Apollo.

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ake That, the UK’s most successful live act ever, have confirmed that they are heading back out on the road in 2015.

Four years since the band’s last record-breaking tour Progress Live, next April will see Mark Owen, Gary Barlow and Howard Donald commence their UK tour.

Rumour has been rife about when Take That would be announcing their next tour since they officially unveiled the details of their new album ‘III’.

Take That are defined by some of the most memorable and spectacular live productions in UK music history and their fans can now look forward to seven magical nights at the Genting Arena.

Previous tours have included everything from aerialists, circus performers, a wall of water,

holograms, a giant elephant and on the last tour a 60ft robot. The band’s shows have never failed to excite and surprise their audience and next year’s are sure to be no exception.

The boys said: “We’ve always been very proud of our live shows and are very excited to be touring again next year.

Playing live is something we love the most about what we do

and we’re looking forward to putting on the most amazing show we can.

It will have been four years since our last tour so we’re really keen to get back out on the road to play some of our biggest songs from the last twenty years alongside our new ones.

We hope to see you there!”

Special Guest for the duration of the tour will be rising star Ella Henderson who recently celebrated both her debut single, ‘Glow’ and her first album, ‘Chapter One’, reaching the No.1 spot in the UK Charts.

Word on the street CHANTELLE

ARE YOU SWISH? S

W I S H meaning, according to Urban Dictionary online is an adjective to define fashion!

I personally think SWISH is a verb, adjective and adverb – I SWISHINGLY SWISHED over to SWISH with my SWISHETTES! Ha! Ha! The weather isn’t SWISH at all!

I would like to take this time to really think about your life and where it’s going! Is it where you want it to be or is it on the come up? Sometimes people can frown or raise their eyebrows at another man’s dreams, WHY? No matter how outlandish it may seem to one does not mean that mean that it is unachievable!

I tell the adults and young people I work with all the time...

SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY! Children, I have had the pleasure to work with, don’t get the metaphor and bring it back to harsh reality with a cheeky statement such as ‘I ain’t no butterfly, I can’t fly, I don’t wanna fly either,’ then they suddenly go off on a tandem and say ‘unless it’s in a plane I wanna go to Euro Disney or Disneyland but that’s far!’ Kids ay!

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Back to my point SWISH is like an entity in itself, a state of being, a positive state of being!

We all should opt to possess the SWISH state of being because we can customise it to suit ourselves, sexy, sassy, courageous, excited, motivated, classy, adventurous, motivated, criss, dank, tun up and SWISH! Well done MD

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