THE WEEKLY EYE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFESTYLE
OCTOBER 2014
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It’s Black History Month, as you’ve no doubt realised by now, and celebrating this is very important to everyone here at Street Cred. If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you’re destined to make the same mistakes, so this month read up, listen, and LEARN from it! There have been a number of new tours announced, including Ushers UR experience, Paloma Faith, our cover and smooth crooner Mr Buble! If you’re a fan of any of these and more, make sure you get your tickets in fast as they’re almost guaranteed to sell out!
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With some golden oldies given the 3D treatment in Big Screen, and some top of the line gadgets for you to feast your eyes on, get stuck in! Nothing this month however has topped the one major thing that has happened in my life - the birth of my little girl.
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CONTENTS GRIMEY (5-6) - George Clooney, Usher, Jason Derulo, Jordin Sparks, Annie Mac Presents, Buble. Fashion lick (8-10) - Clothes Show Comp
BLACK HISTORY (11) - Walter Tull
Big Screen (16-17) - Wizard of Oz IMAX
WHITE DEES COLUMN (12)
WHATS ON (18)
COVER STORY (14-15) - Paloma Faith
Chantelle’s Spot (21)
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GRIMEY NEWS
Sorry girls… Clooney Claimed
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he ceremony lasted about 10 minutes before newlyweds, Hollywood star George Clooney and British-based lawyer Amal Alamuddin emerged handin-hand for the first time as an official bride and groom at a star-studded wedding in Venice. And in keeping with the ‘private’ affair, attendees included Bill Murray, Matt Damon, Bono, Ellen Barkin, Anna Wintour, John Krasinski, and Emily Blunt, to name a few. Friends and family were given phones with a special code to use all weekend and were asked to leave the phones in their hotel rooms during the ceremony and reception. What a perfectly formed couple they make….RESULT George.
Split!
No Sound Without Silence
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he Script announced the news their fans have been eagerly awaiting. In February 2015, the Irish three-piece will kick-off a UK arena tour, stopping at Birmingham’s LG Arena on the 26th. The tour announcement came hot on the heels of the release their fourth album ‘No Sound With-out Silence’ which immediately shot to #1 on the UK iTunes chart, and Top 10 in a further 42 countries. The album follows the ultra-catchy Top 3 smash hit ‘Superheroes,’ which is currently the most played track at UK radio, and is playlisted at Radio 1, Radio 2, Bauer and Capital FM. The video picked up over 5 million views. The Script will also be joined by very special guest Labrinth.
Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo have finished, and Sparks didn’t exactly stop rumours of Derulo’s infidelities, saying “I actually don’t wanna comment on that.” when asked! Apparently though Jason was “a great guy,” but the pressure to get married was too much for the couple. Sad to see a relationship break down, but maybe it’s for the best for these two!
Two Birmingham Shows For Michael Bublé In December
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rooner Michael Bublé will play two new arena shows in Birmingham to kick off his sold out UK tour on December 2 and 3 which will also see the official re-launch of the Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham. 150,000+ tickets were sold during a 10-date residency in London last summer, which was followed by a further 120,000 ticket sales for his recent shows in Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham – all of which sold-out on the day they went on-sale. ‘To Be Loved’ is Michael Bublé’s sixth studio album following his ‘Christmas’ album
which sold seven million copies internationally and was the second biggest selling album of 2011. Now closing in on 700,000 sales in the UK alone where the album was his first to go straight to #1. The album also earned Michael his fourth Grammy Award when it won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Tickets for the Birmingham shows are on sale from Friday October 3, priced at £56.70, £67.90 & £84.70 (includes admin fee & £0.70 renovation levy) + £2.55 fulfilment fee.
Annie Mac Presents!
GRIMEY NEWS
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on’t want to have to wait until 2015 for your next rave GlobalGatherers? With a little help from the queen of dance music you don’t have to! Annie Mac is Radio 1’s Queen of
dance music. On Friday nights from 7pm-9pm over 1 million listeners tune in to hear Annie kick-start the weekend with her dazzling selection of the best new dance music. Annie then heads back to Radio 1 towers again on Sunday nights to provide the wind d o w n
COMPETITION
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soundtrack to the end of the nation’s big weekend. Her 10pm -12am ‘Musical Hot Water Bottle’ slot is known for soothing listeners’ ears with a rich selection of brand new music that leans to the more mellower side of Annie’s musical taste. On Saturday 15th November, GlobalGathering is bringing Annie Mac Presents to The Rainbow Venues for the Birmingham leg of her 2014 AMP UK tour.
Featuring performances from Hannah Wants, Tourist (Live), Lxury, AMP resident Monki and the first lady herself, this promises to be a monster allnighter to help to shake off those Global blues. With Early Bird Tickets sold out in minutes and First Release now gone, this is already the hottest ticket in town. Make sure you don’t miss out and snap yours up now!
a) The Rainbow Venues b) The Unicorn Leather House c) The Cloudy Cloth Club
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THE UR EXPERIENCE H ot on the heels of his UK top ten hit single ‘Good Kisser’, global megastar USHER announced today he will take The UR Experience to 23 cities across the UK and Europe starting February 13. The UK tour features special guests Nico & Vinz and will visit Birmingham on 24 March. The UR Experience is produced by Live Nation Global Touring. Packed with an impressive repertoire of smash hits spanning his 20-year career, the critically-acclaimed showman will give his fans a unique experience that only the multitalented Usher can deliver. His show will include a fresh take on early and recent hit songs as well as some new music from his anticipated forthcoming eighth studio album. “With The UR Experience, I want to give my fans an ever-changing live show full of surprises and special guests,” says Usher. “I am really excited to be with my fans and give them an Usher experience like they’ve never seen or heard before.”
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including the Fashion Theatre, designer catwalk and educational seminars. The event’s highlight is the award-winning ALCATEL ONETOUCH Fashion Theatre, which this year plays homage to the Fashion Capital of 2013, New York! Every ticket includes a dedicated seat to be mesmerised by the high octane explosion of models and dancer, bringing the vibes of the Big Apple to Birmingham for the world’s largest catwalk performance. Expect some familiar faces to join the action as a sprinkling of celebrity guests and top music acts join the inspiring cast of international models and dancers for the 45 minute extravaganza. This girls’ day out is not to be
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lothes Show Live, in association with ALCATEL ONETOUCH, will return to NEC Birmingham once again this December to offer a unique fashion experience. With non-stop catwalk shows, make-overs, manicures, beauty demonstrations and style advice, the shopping haven makes for the perfect day out. Whether you’re looking to update your wardrobe, fuel inspiration for a career in fashion, or meet your favourite celebrities and industry icons, prepare to immerse yourself in the ultimate fashion festival. Open from 5 – 9 December,
Clothes Show Live is sure to provide something for everyone as it plays home designer and boutique collections, emerging designers, next generation talent, vintage finds and affordable fashion. With an endless Beauty Hall filled with gift bags and goodies, you can enjoy the ultimate shopping spree to tick off that Christmas list. Each year the show welcomes a host of leading names in fashion, and this year’s fashion experts are made up of Hilary Alexander OBE, Dame Zandra Rhodes, Henry Holland, and the Clothes Show’s original presenter Caryn Franklin MBE. They will feature across the show
We’ve teamed up with Clothes Show Live to offer a lucky reader and their ‘plus one’ the chance to attend the Monday of this year’s most prestigious fashion event, absolutely free! To be in with a chance of winning, just answer this question.
Where is the ALCATEL ONE-TOUCH Fashion Theatre paying homage to? a) New Jersey b) New England c) New York
Just email your answer, along with your name, contact number to competitions@thephoenixnewspaper.com with the subject “Clothes Show Live Competition”. Competition closes at 23.59 on 20th November 2014. There is no cash alternative.
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Support grows for Tull Military Cross
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by Steve Williams
or many years now, a campaign to honour World War 1 soldier, Walter Tull, with the Military Cross for brav-
ery. A former professional footballer, some of the biggest names, in and out of the game, have been lending their considerable support, fighting a rear guard action to make sure that the first Black officer in the British Army should be honoured. Ex-pros like Sol Campbell and Garth Crooks have led the way demand that Tull be recognised as a war hero and to grant him the posthumously recommended Military Cross that should have already been awarded. Walter, who was born in Folkstone, in Kent, in 1888, became the first Black professional football in English football when he played for Tottenham Hotspurs, between 1908 and 1910, before moving on to Northampton Town, where he played up till the outbreak of World War 1.
He abandoned his football career to join the 17th (1st Football) Battalion of Middlesex Regiment. During his military training he was promoted three times, serving in France, before being sent home, in 1915, for post traumatic stress disorder. He returned to Le Ciseaux in 1916 to fight in the Battle of the Somme, where he was commended and recommended, by his senior officers, to become an officer himself. He became a lieutenant in 1917 and was the first Black officer to lead a group of white soldiers into battle. Commended for his coolness under fire when sent to the Italian Front, Walter was recommended for a Military Cross but never received it.
Walter's former club, Tottenham Hotspur has supported the campaign calling on the Prime Minister to posthumously recognise their former player who became Britain’s first Black Army officer. A Spurs spokesman said: “The club has raised awareness of this campaign in the past in order to give our supporters the chance to
get involved. We have also assisted in supporting a number of events concerning Walter Tull and his portrait hangs proudly at White Hart Lane among a host of other players from the club’s past.” World War One hero Tull is to be featured on a special set of coins by the Royal Mint.
WHITE DEE’S COLUMN
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ell, well, well, its been a while since I wrote to you all - but that doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten about you all. So much for a nice quiet relaxing summer holiday with the kids - you will never guess where I ended up?
6 months ago, I would never ever have thought I would be sharing a house with Olympic Gold Medal winner Audley Harrison, never mind having him make me a cup of tea and bringing it to me in bed haha.
ham, keeping it real and not putting up with the many a diva strop some of the housemates were having.
In all reality I personally didn’t What a complete and think I would last utter surreal situation, a week, never dance lessons from mind making it 1 wrong turn on the mo- James Jordan, Strictly to the final, where I came torway and I landed at Come Dancing, and having 5th and was the last the Celebrity Big Brother an argument with the infa- woman standing - totally House, and as I consider mous Gary Busey - Oscar overwhelming situation myself as a non celebrity Nominated Actor, and he- and I would like to thank this was way beyond even res me, Dee from a street the public for all their my belief. in Winson Green, Birming- support and love and best wishes. As amazing as this once in a lifetime opportunity was, the best moment for me had to be walking from that house, and seeing my lovely, amazing dad and knowing how proud he was of me. Then to be reunited with my 2 kids who I can honestly say I will never ever leave again, and then returning to my home - in good old Birmingham. This Monday saw the Conservative Party Conference take over the city of Birmingham for 3 days, and I had the pleasure of being invited to talk from a ‘everyday persons’ perspective on a welfare reform panel.
what I was saying. The government needs to keep it real and be more in touch with the people of the country that do actually matter, considering it is us real people that vote them in. So come on, lets be heard at last and when the time comes, make your vote count. Well to finish off, its so good to be home and back with the amazing people of Brum.
Sitting on a panel made up of MP’s and Council- Until next time - as Ricci lors, the nerves soon went from Geordie shore would away and when I got into say ‘ciao for now’ the flow of talking ‘real talk’ that’s when I realised that Lots of love - Dee x people were actually listening and taking on board
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COVER STORY
COVER STORY
Paloma Faith Announces 2015 UK Arena Tour
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he incredible Paloma Faith has announced a UK arena tour for March 2015 with her current UK tour dates (starting in November) already completely sold out. Paloma’s current album ‘A Perfect Contradiction’ has been one of the huge success stories of the year, recently being certified platinum. A new edition of the album will be released on November 3, which features five new tracks, including the fantastic new single ‘Ready For The Good Life’, available from November 2. ‘Ready For The Good Life’, which Paloma co-wrote, is produced by Klas Åhlund (Teddybears, Robyn, Katy Perry, Kylie, Britney, Madonna). The other new tracks on the album are: • ‘Leave While I’m Not Looking’ – written by Diane Warren as a follow up to Paloma’s biggest selling single to date ‘Only Love Can Hurt Like This’. • ‘Best Bad Habit’ – written by Diane Warren and produced by new UK talent Komi (Naughty Boy, Sam Smith). • ‘Beauty Remains’ – co-written by Paloma, Bernard Butler and Fyfe Dangerfield. • ‘Changing’ – Paloma’s own interpretation of her collaboration with Sigma, which is out now. A deluxe 2CD version will also be available, including a recording of Paloma’s headline night at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms on September 5th, where she performed with the Guy Barker Orchestra and the Urban Voices Collective choir.
BIG SCREEN
The Wizard of Oz - IMAX Re-release Review
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fter an enormous tornado hits her quiet hometown, Dorothy Gale is swept off to a magical land where she must embark on a perilous journey to meet The Wizard of Oz - the only man in this bizarre world who can help her return home. As baffling as it sounds, this year marks the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz and in celebration, this cinematic masterpiece has been re-mastered and re-released in glorious IMAX 3D. You may have seen this movie countless times before, but you have never seen it quite like this. The re-mastered version is quite literally astounding. It may be seventy-five years of age, but it doesn’t look a day over fifty. The picture quality is crystal clear, the colours are more vibrant than ever and the sound is crisp. With a film as old as this one, there are a few inevitable issues that raise their ugly heads, but it is nothing too severe.
perfectly. I’d even go as far as saying that it’s one of the only films I have ever seen that is actually better in 3D. It improves the experience and adds a wonderful depth to the scenery, serving to enhance the already spectacular sets that are on display throughout. Whether it’s seeing the yellow brick road literally stretch out far into the distance or witnessing the enormous poppy field overwhelm the screen in all of its bright beauty, the 3D truly brings the Land of Oz to life. It’s also difficult to believe just how well the comedy holds up, seventy-five years later. Sure, some of it is extremely cheesy by today’s standards, like the ridiculous over-acting, but its all part of this film’s undeniable charm. However, there is one character in-particular that remains one of the funniest ever committed to film and that character is the Cowardly Lion. As the final character intro-
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The main issue arises during scenes in which large groups of people are singing in unison, as their voices merge into a single bulbous mass of inaudible noise, making it rather difficult to decipher what they are singing about. However, as this only happens twice throughout the entire movie, it’s not a huge issue. The 3D post-conversion adds a whole new dimension to the film. Due to the fact it was not shot in 3D, it bears none of the gimmicks and clichés that often comes with films that are shot in 3D. You all know what I’m talking about – the whole “This film is in 3D so we need to have everything shoot towards the camera for no apparent reason. That will look totally awesome in 3D!” mentality. Sometimes, it can work; just look at Gravity for example. But most of the time, it comes across as a forced, gimmicky way of exploiting the medium. Thankfully, the 3D compliments The Wizard of Oz
duced, the phrase “saving the best ‘til last” has never felt so appropriate. As soon as he turns up, you will be left in fits of hysterics for the remainder of the film. Bert Lahr’s performance is an inspired piece of work and he steals absolutely every scene he is in. The rest of the cast are fantastic, too, but from the moment he shows up and starts sobbing after Dorothy smacks his nose to the moment the credits begin to roll, The Wizard of Oz belongs to the Cowardly Lion. The Wizard of Oz will forever be remembered as a classic. It is one of those films that will be passed down from generation to generation and I’m sure that another seventy-five years from now, somebody, somewhere will be writing about the 150th anniversary of this cinematic masterpiece. Regardless of how many times you have seen this movie, I implore you to track down your nearest IMAX theatre that is showing it, round up your friends, buy some tickets and get yourselves off to see the wonderful Wizard of Oz.
WHATS ON
Strictly Come Dancing : The Live Tour Birmingham NIA
Coming Soon
16-18 January 2015
Audiences will experience Strictly’s glitz, glamour and breathtaking choreography in this supersized arena spectacular as some of the celebrities and professional dancers from the hugely anticipated twelfth BBC series take to the dance floor to recreate their dazzling moves. Details of celebrities appearing on tour will be announced over the next few months. The 31 show spectacular will open at the NIA, Birmingham on 16 January 2015.
John Bishop Birmingham NIA 7-9 November 2014 Ground control to Major John! Strap yourselves in, set doors to manual and cross check, the new John Bishop national tour is preparing for take off! The countdown is on for the launch of John Bishop’s latest national comedy caper! After writing his autobiography John is now limbering up for his next arena mission, and will be zooming into the NIA 7- 9 November 2014. So – grab your ticket, sit back and prepare for maximum comedy G force!
Township Comets The Drum, Birmingham 24th October 2014 Welcome the eclectic, globe-trotting sound of Township Jazz to Birmingham, courtesy of the one and only Township Comets. This special event is part of Afrovibes 2014 South African arts festival. Book your tickets now, and get a special discount on tickets for the brilliant Mamela, playing later that night at 9pm. With their fiery infectious sound grounded in the irresistible harmony of South African jazz, the Township Comets are champions of the unique sound of Township Jazz inspired by South African saxophonist Dudu Pukwana, who in exile brought the pioneering mix to the UK in the late 1960s.
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Word on the street CHANTELLE
SHOES,
pumps, heels and flip flops...
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o many types - hiheeled, kitten heeled, stillettos, flats, pumps, ankle, calf and thigh length boots, espadrills, court shoes, wedge, sandals, flip flops, open toe, peep toe, I could go on for a long while... but I won’t!
Us ladies, we love our shoes, the variety, the styles and pattern we just love ‘em. Apart from stating the obvious, that they protect our feet from the ground, depending on the type of footwear they are they can inject a level of confidence in your swagger allowing you to walk like a BOSS and makes your calves look HOTTT! Is that pretence...Fake..A Front? When we wear heels not only we shoot up in height but we also appear slimmer, our legs look longer and automatically our walk changes...2 reasons why! 1. TO LOOK GOOD, we walk good to look good, sexy and appealing. Tummy goes in, shoulders go back to enhance the chest, back straight and legs go nicely in front of each other its almost like scene from transformers!
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2, TO LOOK SENSIBLE, we walk right to stay upright! We don’t want gravity to win and pull us down to earth! No, no we carefully observe the surroundings taking a mental log of risen pavements, stones and sticks in the ground and animal waste! Sometimes when we wear flat shoes we become flat too! Dumpy and Slouchy the cousins of the seven dwarfs from Goldilocks and the three bears. WHY? Even if we simulate wearing heels and raise up to the tips of our toes we instantly fix-up and the posture is modelesque! Pretence is a rather strong word I think but, ladies and gents, lets keep it real, we like to look nice! Ashamedly enough some of us are willing to forfeit comfort over vanity! That’s cool but I will state ‘What goes up must come down! Easy come and easy go!’
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