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African Caribbean Arts and Crafts Market

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Thursday: A Little Escape from Everyday Life

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Two different accounts from anti-cuts march in London

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March for the Alternative // London anti-cut march

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March for the Alternative // London anti-cut march

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200 arrested as hardcore anarchists fight police long into night in Battle of Trafalgar Square after 500,000 March

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Newstalgia Backstage Weekend - Oasis Live In London - 1995 | Newstalgia

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Raw Video: Protest in London Against Cuts

Raw Video: Protest in London Against Cuts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUYrIr_l8UA

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Protesters Shut Down Oxford Street in London Calling For Sharia Law in Arab Lands

Protesters Shut Down Oxford Street in London Calling For Sharia Law

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Diary of an It Boy by Emmanuel Ray, in Laissez Faire the new London tabloid

It Boy and socialite Emmanuel Ray's fabulous new column Diary of an It Boy now appears monthly in Laissez Faire, London's new free tabloid that focuses entirely on fashion, arts, culture and entertainment.

Born and raised in a poor background in war-torn Sri Lanka, the former model and dancer dreamed about becoming a Fashionisto after watching television programmes such as Caryn Franklin's: The Clothes Show and Style with Elsa Klensch, while performing domestic duties in a house in a well-to-do neighbourhood. He left Sri Lanka in the late 90s.

Now living the British equivalent of the American Dream, Emmanuel's work is London's answer to Sex & The City and contains interesting characters, celebrity cameos, humour, love and sex, London life and of course the trials and tribulations encountered by an up & coming entertainer.

Now in it's third episode, Emmanuel is including informative and detailed versions of the column in his first book, also titled Diary of an It Boy, represented by literary agent Britt Pfluger at Hardy & Knox. The book also contains flash backs to Emmanuel's difficult past, growing up a troubled child amidst terrorism and war, and living in the slums and shanty towns on the outskirts of Colombo.

"I used to be ashamed of my past but it was TV Presenter Lorraine Kelly who encouraged me to share my story, with pride," says Emmanuel Ray. "I am proof that anyone can achieve anything in life, with hard work, perseverance and faith in themselves."

In the summer of 2009, BBC's entertainment correspondent Paul Conway named Emmanuel Ray, Britain's First It Boy. Fashion TV's UK Country Head Amanda Rudin recommended him as the best person to report from fashion shows and events. He is also known as the Godfather of the Fashion Industry (Emily Johnston, Hello Magazine) for the support he offers up & coming talent and struggling artists in the industry.

Eve Yasmine from Superstar Magazine named him The Networking Guru, and he is also known as The Working Socialite, for making a career out of partying, hosting events, raising funds for various charities and just being fabulous.

Emmanuel Ray has been interviewed by various media including BBC One, BBC Asia Network, RTE Ireland, Fashion TV, World Fashion Channel and Brit Asia TV.

A documentary film and a reality series about his life are currently under discussion.It Boy and socialite Emmanuel Ray's fabulous new column Diary of an It Boy now... more

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Emmanuel Ray; from the slums of Sri Lanka to the salons in Mayfair!

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Fashionisto & socialite Emmanuel Ray named Britain's First It Boy!

A boy who grew up in extreme poverty during Sri Lanka's civil war has gone on to become Britain's First Ever It Boy!

When BBC Entertainment Correspondont Paul Conway named Emmanuel Ray Britain's First Ever It Boy, the interest that began to generate saw the former Model and Dancer become London's Hot New Socialite! The fabulous Fashion Commentator & Presenter is also referred to as The Working Socialite - for successfully merging various jobs such as Business Networking, Hosting Events etc.

Flamboyant, sexy and with a style that evokes the charm and elegance of a bygone era...Emmanuel Ray has come a long way from being a little boy who sold snacks on the beach, and being spotted by a photographer who paved the way to catwalks and lens magicians! From charity fund raisers to social causes, helping up and coming talent in fashion and entertainment to putting the spot light on struggling artist, from battling with alcohol and drugs to suicide attempts, failed marriages, and finally succeeding and achieving his goal, Emmanuel Ray has done it all.

Born and raised in in Sri Lanka, Emmanuel Ray grew up in extreme poverty during the civil war, moving from one place to another with his parents and siblings, without a permanent home. He became a Dancer at the age of 6 and performed at various events and festivals, while selling snacks on the beach and working in shops. At the age 15, a professional photographer spotted him on the beach and paved the way to a modeling career. Emmanuel went on to secure a number of photo shoots, ranging from high fashion to art and traveled extensively.

His confident strut on the catwalk, cheeky smile, and the ability to wear daring clothes that most other Asian male models in the nineties weren't comfortable in, got him instant attention. He continued dance and was known for his sensual and erotic performances reminiscent of a bygone era, mixing traditional South Asian styles with exotic Arabian routines, fetishism and fantasy. During the latter part of his modeling career, he worked on promotions for various high profile brands including Estee Lauder, Armani, Gucci, PRADA, Roberto Cavalli, MAC, Givenchy, Guerlain and Volkswagen.

He moved between Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He worked as a Life Model and also dabbled in Alternative Modeling before his career came to an end. He took a break from it all in the early naughties due to personal problems. He reappeared on the scene as a Fashion Commentator and Presenter in 2009.

Now based in London, working as a Fashion Commentator, TV Presenter, Events Host, Socialite and It Boy, Charity Fundraiser and Human Rights Activist. He is often referred to as The Working Socialite, and was referred to as Britain's First It Boy by BBC Entertainment Correspondent Paul Conway. Known for his relaxed and laid back attitude, sharp sense of style and his funny and flirtatious style of presenting, Emmanuel Ray carved a niche for himself and achieved success within a year of starting off as a Presenter & Host in London, UK.

With no formal training in broadcasting, and a slight stutter which he had developed during his childhood, Emmanuel Ray had difficulty finding representation. He met BAFTA award-winning TV Producer & Celebrity Booker Simon Wilson from Express Broadcast at a media networking event in November 2008. Impressed by his 60 second pitch at the mic, Simon took him on his book and offered to train him, officially becoming his agent in March 2009. Emmanuel's career progressed rapidly and he went on to cover a variety of events including London Fashion Week, Clothes Show Live, Ideal Home Show and various other fashion shows, celebrity parties, launch events and art exhibitions and showbiz parties. His flamboyant style, sharp wit and extroverted personality got him instantly noticed.

Emmanuel Ray regularly dispenses invaluable style advice on national radio and worldwide lifestyle channels as well as voicing his honest and sometimes critical view on a variety of topics such as fashion, celebrity, social causes, community issues etc. As a Fashion and Entertainment Presenter and Host, he puts the spot light on up & coming talent in the industry, and offers opportunities to many young people and struggling artists. His willingness to stand up for, defend and help those who're being used, abused or taken advantage of in the industry, prompted Hello Magazine columnist Emily Johnston to aptly name him the Godfather of the Fashion Industry.

Emmanuel Ray and Simon Wilson parted ways in the summer of 2010, but Emmanuel continued to play host at Simon's Black Book Media events at BBC TV Centre London and in Millennium Hotel, Mayfair for s short time. From 2009 until early 2010, Emmanuel was Master of Ceremonies of the prestigious Eccentric Club of which the patron is HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

At London Fashion Week's 25th anniversary in September 2009, Emmanuel Ray welcomed Mayor of London Boris Johnson at Somerset House, where the event took place. He was also photographed with Joan Collins in the front row at Caroline Charles' fashion show. He was photographed constantly at events during Fashion Week, at various celebrity parties, and the clothes and accessories he wore were repeatedly talked about in various fashion blogs.

Emmanuel Ray is regularly interviewed by the press and talks on many topics ranging from fashion & style to business and the importance of networking, London's glittering social scene, beauty and style on a budget, hints and tips on how to become successful in the creative sectors and also shares his personal story with his audience. He has been interviewed by the BBC, RTE Ireland, Sky, Vogue Taiwan, World Fashion Channel, Fashion TV, Brit Asia TV and various other online channels, websites and newspapers. He has received press coverage in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

At events and shows he has hosted and presented at, Emmanuel Ray has raised funds for various charities including Samaritans, SOS Children's Villages, Save the Children, Look Ahead Housing & Care, Shelter, Portugal Prints, The Arts Club's Charitable Trust and the Derbyshire Hep C Charity. He has worked with churches to help the poor and has tutored children of refugees displaced by the civil war in Sri Lanka.A boy who grew up in extreme poverty during Sri Lanka's civil war has gone on to... more

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Thank You Skinhead Girl - by Sharon Woodward

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Epidose 20 with Dru West feat. Dubstep, Tech House, Progressive House, Electro, and Trance

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Oksana Grigorieva

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Inbetweeners Fiat fetches Veyron money

The hit UK TV series, the inbetweeners have placed the yellow Fiat Cinquecento up for... more

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Notorious T14 Rest Peace Biggie Smalls

Story by Marsha Glass| Hood Watch Media,British Columbia|March 9, 2011, marks the 14th anniversary of the death of iconic rapper Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls, aka Christopher Wallace. The rapper, who shot to stardom rapidly then died in a hail of gunfire, passed away on Mar. 9, 1997, just before his sophomore album, Life after Death, was released on Mar. 26. It has since sold over 10 million copies.

Smalls was born in Brooklyn on May 21, 1972. By the age of 17, Smalls, the son of a preschool teacher, dropped out of school and began dealing drugs, according to IMBd. But, after a nine-month stay in a jail in North Carolina following a drug exchange, Smalls decided to make a life change. He borrowed a friend’s recorder and began recording hip hop, which he started passing out around the local area. The tapes made their way to local radio stations in New York.

Sean “Diddy” Combs signed Smalls to Uptown Records, then to Bad Boy Records, when he started the label in 1992. In addition to his platinum debut album, Ready to Die, which was released in 1994, Smalls appeared on a remix of “Real Love” by Mary J. Blige in 1993, and on a solo track on the Who’s the Man? soundtrack. Smalls was named MC of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards in 1995. He was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Solo Rap Performance for “Big Poppa” in 1996, and for “Hypnotize” in 1998.

Smalls is also remembered for his infamous feud with West Coast rapper Tupac Shakur, who was shot in Las Vegas, NV, on Sept. 7, 1996, and passed away on Sept. 13. Shakur and Smalls were originally friends, but, on Nov. 30, 1994, Smalls and Combs were recording in the same building with Shakur. In the lobby, Shakur was held at gunpoint, robbed of $40,000 in jewelry, and ultimately shot five times. Smalls rushed to the lobby, indicating he was concerned about his friend, but Shakur believed that Smalls had known about the shooting beforehand, and failed to warn him about it. Shakur recovered, but the East Coast v. West Coast war had begun.

Then, in 1996, at the age of 25, Shakur was gunned down and, ultimately, died. Smalls tried to put the war behind the rap community by declaring it over, and did press on the west coast. But, on Mar. 9, 1997, he was gunned down and died, as well, at the age of 24. Although the murder of Smalls remains unsolved, many believe it was an act of retaliation for the death of Shakur. Story by Marsha, Glass| Hood Watch Media,British ColumbiaStory by Marsha Glass| Hood Watch Media,British Columbia|March 9, 2011, marks the 14th... more

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Squatters Take Over Gaddafi's London Home

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London 2012 Olympics New Logo. at least it should be

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