Hype Magazine West Midlands Issue 5

Brrrrrrrrr…well it’s winter again! But it’s not just the hats and scarfs that come out thank goodness, as good old Santa will be on his way soon! There is lot’s to love about winter, glasses of mulled wine, mince pies and cosy nights by the fire, bliss!

As always we have a bumper edition of the Hype magazine. We were lucky enough to speak to Matt Cardle about his new album and what’s next for the former X-Factor winner. Songstress Eliza Doolittle stopped by for a chat about her new album and tour.

We were lucky enough to be sent a copy of Rockstar’s GTA V – be sure to read the review. It wouldn’t be Christmas without taking a look at the toys that are hitting the top of kids Christmas lists and some lovely winter warmers, from those snazzy Christmas jumpers to cosy hats.

From all of us at The HYPE, have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

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SLEEPING BEAUTY Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Sat 7 Dec - Sun 19 Jan 2014 Wake up and prepare to be spellbound by our 2013/14 pantomime spectacular Sleeping Beauty. Comedian and national treasure Joe Pasquale will lead an all-star cast in the role of Muddles this Christmas.

Well known for being one of the hardest working and top selling live comedians in British comedy today. Featuring magnificent scenery, beautiful costumes, stunning sets and an abundance of comedy, this classic tale of love and enchantment will be magically brought to life in Wolverhampton’s biggest pantomime yet!

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR AT WOLVERHAMPTON RACE COURSE Wolverhampton Race Course Sat 7 - Tues 31 Dec What better way to celebrate the festive season than a trip to Wolverhampton Racecourse. Offering festive celebrations, live entertainment and exciting flood lit racing, come to the racecourse with friends, family and colleagues to celebrate with us. For full details please visit www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk.

THE BIG REUNION CHRISTMAS PARTY LG Arena Thurs 12 Dec The Christmas Party will give fans an extra chance to re-live the wonder years of pop

December/January

after the sell-out show at the LG Arena in May. Acts confirmed for The Christmas Party are as follows: 5ive, Atomic Kitten, Bewitched, Liberty X, 911 & Honeyz.

the line in pursuit of this coveted piece of silverware.

BLACK SABBATH N.IA. Birmingham Sun 22 Dec Join the band for their homecoming date in Birmingham, as these legends of rock return to the city.

JETHRO Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Mon 13 Jan 2014 Cornwall’s best loved comic takes an alternative look at life – in only a way that he can! Bringing his unique brand of irrepressible and irresistible West Country wit to a show that is packed full of zany observations and thigh-slapping gags.

PETER PAN NIA Birmingham Fri 13 - Sun 15 Dec Starring Stacey Solomon (X Factor and winner of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here), Peter Pan, The Never Ending Story World Arena Tour is a high-flying, hi-tech fantasy adventure that combines the drama and excitement of live theatre with the epic visuals of a blockbuster movie.

Pinch yourself as you watch Peter Pan fly high above the stage without wires – a world first in theatre!

THE SNOWMAN Birmingham Rep Wed 8 - Sat 18 Jan Based on Raymond Brigg’s much-loved book and featuring Howard Blake’s classic song Walking In The Air, a young boy’s snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve the two set off on a night-time quest for adventure. They meet dancing penguins, reindeer and crowds of the Snowman’s friends, but will they escape evil Jack Frost and get back home for Christmas morning?

BBL CUP FINAL N.I.A. Birmingham Sun 12 Jan 2014 Basketball’s equivalent of the FA Cup returns for the twelfth year in a row to the illustrious surroundings of the NIA, for what promises to be an incredible day of high flying, slam dunking, action!

Cup Final Day is one of the most eagerlyanticipated during the BBL (men’s professional league in the UK) season as the stars of the British game lay it all on

CIRCUS OF HORRORS Sun 12 Jan Civic Hall Ever since its conception at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival the show has toured the World achieving cult status and dragging circus screaming and shouting into the 21st century and beyond.

The new sensation is inspired by the legendary & sinister lost movie 'London after Midnight' and is packed with new shocks and it will take you on a whirlwind journey though a plague ridden London in 1665 & culminating during the great fire of London in 1666.

STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE TOUR N.I.A. Birmingham Fri 17 - Sun 19 Jan 2014 Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour 2014, will be sashaying its way to the NIA in January 2014! BBC One’s smash hit entertainment show opens in Birmingham, and will star Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli, who are back as the tour’s formidable judges. They will be on hand to give their expert feedback and all important scores to the celebrities and their dance partners.

JASON MANFORD LIVE Fri 24 Jan 2014 Civic Hall The show promises to feature a wealth of comedy anecdotes, comic misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jason's likeable charm and wit.

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fter a fun filled morning of shopping in the high street suburbs of Birmingham, we found ourselves in beautiful Harborne. It was lunchtime; we had worked up an appetite and were considering our dining options. We were spoilt for choice in Harborne, but we had heard that Café Rouge had recently been refurbished, so thought we would check it out.

We walked in and were immediately taken aback by the contemporary décor. It had a very clean cut look, lots of French inspiration and felt very welcoming. We were approached by one of the friendly front of house staff, and were escorted to our table.

Once seated, we were handed the menus and we ordered drinks. There

were some fabulous French wines, beers and ciders to choose from, but as it was lunchtime we just opted for a couple of soft drinks. Perusing the menu we ordered some olives and bread to nibble on, whilst we were deciding. My dining partner Jasmine went for the Soupe a l’oignon – their signature French onion soup with melting Gruyere cheese crouton. For her main she chose the 9oz sirloin steak with fries.

As a non-meat eater, I was impressed by the selection of vegetarian options on the menu, I wish more places had this much variety! I opted for the Bresse Bleu – a mild, creamy, melting blue cheese from Burgundy with dipping bread and crisp apple. I knew what I was having for my main before I

7 9 1 4 6 2 4 1 2 01 even entered, as a good friend of mine gave it a 10/10 from his previous visit a few weeks ago. It was the Fletan – two wild halibut fillets served with herb & chilli salsa.

Waiting for our food, it gave me an opportunity to take in the décor and the ambience of the newly refurbished restaurant. They had already got into the Christmas spirit with decorations up, but it was done with class and wasn’t overkill. The atmosphere was very ‘buzzy’ lots of chitter chatter from the diners, amongst positive reactions to their food – it all just heightened the anticipation for our food, and we didn’t have to wait long.

Out came our starters, presented superbly – we tucked straight in! My

blue cheese starter was sensational.

The creamy mature flavour was something that I had never experienced before, and accompanied with the bread and apple, it went down a treat.

Jasmine loved her soup commenting on how flavoursome and aromatic it was.

The onions weren’t too sweet, and the soup was seasoned perfectly. It set us up for the mains very nicely!

We didn’t have to wait too long for our mains – again presented elegantly and stylishly. We didn’t hang around and dived straight in! The halibut lived up to the HYPE! It was to die for, grilled and seasoned to perfection. The herb & chilli salsa was the perfect sidekick to the fishy superhero main.

Jasmine’s steak was tender, succulent

and cooked to perfection. She ordered it well done, with a pepper corn sauce, and fries. We devoured every last bite, which is a good sign of great food!

We did have the option for a dessert or coffee, but to be honest neither of us had any room.

In summary – the food was superb, the hospitality was great and the ambience and décor was welcoming and relaxing.

All in all, a great venue for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

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had been to Don Diego before and was extremely impressed with the whole experience. Needless to say I was very much looking forward to dining with them again! As soon as I mentioned Don Diego in the office, my colleague Eileen leapt at the chance to accompany me, as this tapas gem in the heart of Sutton Coldfield was one of her favourite restaurants she had dined in.

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As we entered we were greeted with a

warm welcome by restaurant manager Leo, which instantly put us both at ease.

We were instantly recognised by Ramon – the bar manager, who we joked around with last time we both visited.

We were escorted to our table and handed the menu. As it was a Wednesday, they had a special offer of 2 tapas for £5.50, so this is what we opted for- details of which I will go into shortly. We were also handed the drinks menu which had a

vast array of Spanish beers and wines.

Eileen ordered a Rosado (a rose wine) and I went for a coke – although there is a non-alcohol beer for the non-drinkers.

After a brief wait, out came our drinks accompanied by plump olives, homemade bread and Alioli – we had been speaking about this on the drive up, as we were both huge fans of olives. The waitress told us that the olives were imported from Spain, and so were many of the

other ingredients – you can’t get more authentic than that!

Whilst devouring the olives and warm bread, I took in the décor and ambience.

Everything about Don Diego was authentic from the waiting staff, to the colours on the walls. There were many pieces of artwork and artefacts in keeping with the whole theme.

We didn’t have to wait long for our tapas – one by one the waitress brought them to the table. We had ordered two meat and three vegetarian options. Below is a list

• Patatas Mixtas – crispy fried potatoes with alioli, and a spicy red pepper sauce • Champinones al Ajillo – garlic mushrooms with parsley and olive oil • Pescaditos Fritos – deep fried whitebait • Pinchos Morunos – pork kebabs marinated in garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and herbs

• Sobrasada a la Plancha - paprika and pork pate, served on warm toast

Without hesitation, we started to tuck in – sampling a bit of everything, working out our favourites.

The crispy fried potatoes were cooked to perfection and the sauces were a great accompaniment. The mushrooms, accented with garlic and parsley were perfectly seasoned and the whitebait was full of flavour. Eileen commented that the pate had great texture, and tantalised her taste buds, and you could really taste the marinade on the pork kebabs. The meat was succulent and tender!

Choosing a favourite was hard, but if I had to choose then it would be the whitebait – which I didn’t think I would enjoy and only ordered it so that we had a seafood option. Eileen’s favourite was…well she couldn’t choose between the pate and kebab – so let’s just say there were no

losers in all of this!

We ordered some more drinks, and carried on devouring until there was nothing left – a good sign of great food!

We were completely full, but had to try a dessert. We were shown the desserts menu, and opted to share some homemade cheese cake between us. It went down a treat, very rich and tangy! It was made with 3 types of cheeses, and this combined with the sweetness capped the meal of perfectly.

In summary – love the food, loved the venue and loved the hospitability! I would highly recommend a visit. They have full a la carte menu, specials like 2 for £5.50, - something here for every one. They also have a Christmas menu - be sure to check availability before visiting, as it would not surprise me if they were already booked up for Christmas.

Forget Man vs Food, it’s all about Hype vs Crust! I had been looking forward to this review for weeks, constantly checking out their website and menu, gearing myself up for the task in hand. Crust, situated in the heart of Shirley, is a modern take on the traditional pizzeria. They use traditional wood fired ovens, which can cook pizzas in 90 seconds. This combined with the fact they source local ingredients, and the funky relaxed restaurant atmosphere is what sets them apart from the rest.

My colleague and I walked in and straight away noticed how buzzing the atmosphere was. The décor was modern and pleasing on the eye. We were greeted by Olivier – the restaurant manager – and taken upstairs and seated. Again the upstairs décor was cool and edgy, with funky quotations, and challenge winner pictures on ‘wall of fame’.

You have probably gathered the concept of their specialism by now, although the challenges aren’t the only option. They have a great menu, from pizzas called John Wayne and Waco Taco to burgers called the Big D! (A very popular choice I could see with the diners)

However we were here for one thing and one thing only – the Man vs Crust challenge. Complete the challenge and your meal is FREE.

Looking at the menu we had a few options – Bucket of 50 hot wings to be consumed in 20 mins, Hot wing challenge – 6 fiery wings to be eaten in 10 mins – a waffle ice cream challenge, again 20 mins time limit and the MR BIG – the most popular choice – a mammoth burger to be devoured in 20 mins.

Paul didn’t hesitate in choosing the Mr Big, and as I was a vegetarian, Olivier got the chefs to create a similar burger challenge with falafel. Olivier and the staff are great, friendly relaxed as well as being informative. In the midst of going through the menu we had ordered drinks – The drinks menu was extensive from wines, beers and ciders to fancy cocktails and boozy milkshakes! Paul opted for the Peroni and I went for a coke.

Ok so food and drinks ordered, and now just playing the waiting game. Paul and I were buzzing with anticipation – mind you we didn’t have to wait long – and trust me it was worth the wait!

Words cannot describe what was brought to the table (although the pictures might help) the burgers needed scaffolding to hold them upright! The Mr Big consisted of 3 x steak burgers, American cheese, pulled pork, bacon, crispy onions and BBQ sauce. My falafel burger was also a monstrosity – 3 x falafel burgers, American cheese, onion rings, salad and salsa.

The best of it was that we also had a

bucket of chips and a huge helping of coleslaw to deal with too.

The countdown had begun - 20 minutes had started and we dived straight in. Putting the challenge to one side for now – the food was immense! Paul couldn’t get over how succulent the meat was and the pork and bacon complemented the burgers superbly. I had falafel once before and found it dry, but not on this occasion – the flavours oozed out of the burgers, and the American cheese and onion rings were a great accompaniment.

Paul and I didn’t do much talking - we didn’t have the time, but we had both slowed down around the 10 minute mark.

I took a couple of minutes to enjoy some coleslaw and fries, and went straight back to the burger. Around 15 minutes we both hit a wall, and were eating in slow motion – this didn’t bode well and before we knew it, the waiter came over and said times up – EPIC FAIL! Looking at the remains, we had both finished most of the burger but didn’t

really touch the fries and coleslaw.

In summary although we failed, the whole dining experience was one the best I had the privilege of experiencing. The ambience, service and hospitability were superb and the concept was great! I would certainly recommend paying a visit to Crust over the festive period – it will be a great night out!

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EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE SERIAL KILLER... et in the extreme heat of Miami, Dexter tells the story of Miami Metro Police blood splatter analyst expert Dexter Morgan. However Dexter isn’t your usual lab geek, he also lives a double life as a serial killer hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.

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One thing I love about Dexter is that the show does not take itself too seriously.

Yes granted it’s a show about a serial killer (what’s more serious than that?) but it is also quite witty, especially with the voice overs of the character of Dexter.

With the final season of Dexter drawing in a record number of viewers (2.8million) the Hype takes a look back at one of TV network Showtime’s greatest protagonist (or villain).

The show's first season was largely based on the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. Orphaned at the age of three by his mother's murder, Dexter is adopted

by Miami police officer Harry Morgan and his wife Doris. After discovering at a young age Dexter had been killing neighbourhood pets for years, Harry tells Dexter he believes the need to kill "got into" him too early, and Dexter's need to kill will only grow, and to keep him from killing innocent people, Harry teaches him The Code: • Most importantly, Dexter must never get caught.

• Dexter's victims must be killers themselves who have killed without justifiable cause and are likely to do so again.

• Dexter must always be sure of his target's guilt, thus he frequently goes to great lengths to obtain undeniable proof of his victim's guilt.

Throughout the whole 8 series we see flashbacks of Harry (who died several years previously) teaching Dexter how to fake normal human emotion and social behavior and how to cover his tracks after a kill. Dexter follows The Code religiously to satisfy the "Dark Passenger" inside him (the name assigned to his urge to kill).

Despite working in a station full of detectives no-one suspects Dexter of being a serial killer apart from Detective James Doakes. Doakes suspects that Dexter is hiding something, and has no reservations about telling him so.

Ultimately, Doakes realizes that Dexter is withholding vital information on the Ice Truck Killer case (from season one), to the point that he is driven to physically attack him, only for Dexter to expertly fight back.

Like any serial killer, Dexter tries desperately to live a normal life as possible, and has numerous relationships including his friendship with his Detective sister Debra and his marriage to Rita, who herself suffers from her own demons.

Dexter’s foster sister Debra is a tough, foul-mouthed tomboy, who craved her father's attention and envied Dexter for the amount of time Harry spent with him.

Although very smart, Debra is unsure of herself, and so she relies upon Dexter's seemingly limitless expertise on murderers and his ability to solve difficult

cases. Initially assigned to Miami Vice, she is desperate to be transferred to Homicide. After Captain Matthews promotes her, she starts to grow self-confident, relying less on Dexter's abilities and more on her own. Not one for hiding her emotions we see Debra’s and Dexter’s relationship stretch to the limit as she uncovers afew secrets from Dexters past.

By the time the final season begins, we see the great lengths Debra will go to protect her brother.

Rita never learns the truth about Dexter and in the first series she is portrayed as a loving and caring mother who is emotion-

ally damaged due to physical abuse by her former husband, Paul. This suit’s Dexter as initially he considers Rita little more than part of his disguise to act and feel like a normal human being. He later admits to growing quite fond of her, they eventually marry and have a child ‘Harrison’ together.

In the finale of season four Dexter convinces Rita to go out of town for her own safety. Dexter tracks down Arthur (The Trinity Killer) and captures him.

Dexter then proceeds to do what he does best…kill his victim. Dexter kills Arthur with a framing hammer and disposes of the body. When he returns home, he finds a message from Rita that she

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Being such a popular show I have to admit I was very surprised when Showtime announced series 8 would be the last. I cannot wait to finally start watching the final series, as my partner has now become hooked herself and is catching up on the first 7 series so we can watch the 8th and final together.

With the fantastic cast and the season’s cliff hanger finales, I have been gripped since day one and I would definitely recommend Dexter to anyone.

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Released December 13th

After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. And, where has Gandalf got off to? And what is his secret business to the south?

Cast:

Benedict Cumberbatch – Smaug / The Necromancer Cate Blanchett – Galadriel Martin Freeman – Bilbo Baggins Orlando Bloom – Legolas Richard Armitage – Thorin Oakenshield Ian McKellen - Gandalf Christopher Lee - Saruman Andy Serkis - Gollum

M RELEASES Cast:

Cast:

Steve Carrell

Naomie Harris

Will Ferrell

Vince Vaughn Paul Rudd

Christina Applegate Tina Fey

Specail Appearance:

Idris Elba

Jamie Bartlett Terry Pheto

Tony Kgoroge Riaad Moosa

Jim Carey , Nicole Kidman, Harrison

Ford, Kirsten Dunst

Anchorman: The Legend Continues Released Dec 20th

With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm.

Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Released Jan 3rd

Madela is a chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.

Cast:

Cast:

Matt Damon

Bill Nighy

George Clooney Bill Murray

John Goodman

Hugh Bonneville Cate Blanchett Bob Balaban

The Monuments Men - Released Jan 9th Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history. In a race against time, a crew of art historians and museum curators unite to recover renowned works of art stolen by Nazis before Hitler destroys them.

Aaron Eckart Aden Young

Jai Courtney

Yvonne Strahovski Miranda Otto

Caitlyn Stasey

I,Frankenstien - Released Jan 24th

Set in a dystopic present where vigilant gargoyles and ferocious demons rage in a battle for ultimate power, Victor Frankenstein’s creation finds himself caught in the middle as both sides race to discover the secret to his immortality.

Interview

Hi, Eliza.

Hi, how are you?

I’m ok, how are you?

Great, Good good.

How has your year been so far? How has it all been going?

Great it’s gone fast, i can’t believe my album is finally out, at the beginning of the year it seemed such a long way away, but it crept up really quick.

I bet it’s been a busy year getting it all ready and just the way you like it?

Yeah it’s really been busy but I’m loving it, being back to business again.

Yeah, what have you been doing since your last album. Have you’ve been on tour? What else have you been up to?

Yeah I’ve been out on tour for the last 3 and a half years and then went straight into writing the next album basically. I didn’t take any time off, I went straight to South America, Columbia and Los Angeles.

What is the inspiration behind your new album, What’s it all About?

It’s really documented my life and what I’ve been going through and done since the last album; being honest and letting it all out. I’ve

been more within myself. The last time I was more observational with things around me and not things within me.

Wow, and have you got another tour planned for the coming months?

I think I might be doing a little one in November but doing one next year for this album. I want to get it out to people and have them hear it.

So it’s going to be another busy year ahead again?

I hope so.

Fantastic, how long have you been playing the piano, I know you play?

I had lessons as a little kid. I had classical lessons and when I was ten years old I gave it up and I really regret that.

When I was fourteen I was really upset I gave it up. I never practiced it and I don’t know why. I was never into it as a young kid so when I was fourteen I picked it up again.

I had a teacher at the school I was at, he showed me some stuff, he was like an improvisational jazz teacher he showed me chords and songwriting. Then when I left school I just carried on playing by myself. I still have lessons, now you know. I’m not the best player but I do use it to write and play as much as I can and I get the confidence to play live.

Right yeah..I read that you have eight siblings. What is it like being part of a big family?

Yeah, it’s great. I’ve always got someone to call and they are good characters. I love them, they are my family.

Oh, family is mega important to me I got six myself. So do you show them your music or maybe send them stuff you’re are working on to see what they think?

Yeah I do send them stuff all the time but I don’t want to put stuff on them. If they ask I will.

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Yeah it’s really been busy but I’m loving it, being back with business again

Eliza’s new album ‘In Your Hands’ is available now!

Eileen: Hello Matt, How are you?

Matt: I’m really good, brilliant thank you.

Eileen: You have been working on the new album, how’s that been?

Matt: Yes, I literally just finished yesterday!

Eileen: Really! So you just wrapped it up?

Matt: Yeah, it’s taken a long, long time to write and it’s been really hard work. A whole year, a lot of the work spills over from the last album to this album but you know I’m just super happy to have it finished and so happy to get it out there and play it to the fans, you know.

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your performance with Rihanna which was amazing. Who would you most like to work with?

Matt: Ooooo I reckon it would be Chris Martin, he is just absolutely amazing.

Eileen: So have Coldplay always been a band that you loved?

Matt: Yeah, I think they are incredible, they always stay true to themselves and done what they do best and done it amazingly.

Eileen: What’s been the highlight for you so far?

Matt: Oh god! I can’t pick one, there have

I skate board, I go out and I write and just try and take time to relax and reflect.

Eileen: Its crazy how long it all takes from start to finish isn’t it?

Matt: Yeah it takes a long, long time.

Eileen: I suppose things have changed a lot for you since your days on the X Factor?

Matt: Well…..everything changed when I went on it and things have kinda stayed that way since.

Eileen: Is it a change for the better, you must be enjoying what you do?

Matt: Oh yeah, absolutely. I love what I do!

Eileen: Going back to that, I remember

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been so many! Winning X Factor, singing with Rihanna, my first tour, singing in Hammersmith Apollo and doing my second tour….. There are just so many you know?

Eileen: What was that like? Do you enjoy the live tours more than working in the studio?

Matt: I love it all in equal measure, for different reasons.

Eileen: It must be amazing playing somewhere like the Apollo?

Matt: Oh it’s incredible, you know, we did the arena tour to start with, with the X Factor and that was not quite reality!! It’s

a bit like a cabaret show. But that was back to real life gigs is amazing.

Eileen: I read that you were into heavy metal when you were younger, is that true?

Matt: Oh yeah, my favourite band is Rage Against the Machine, but I love all sorts of music, Kath Bush, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon and Alanis Morisette. It’s just classically good music.

Eileen: What sort of theme does the new album ‘Porcelain’ have?

Matt: It’s got lots of different themes really you know, there’s some real heavier stuff, some soulful stuff on there, acoustic and some really stripped back stuff in there too. We have just gone further in every direction that we have been before.

Eileen: So when you play your guitar, is that when you feel most at home?

Matt: Yeah definitely, I like to play and yeah I am.

Eileen: Yeah, you could see on stage that you were at your most comfortable when you had your hat on and guitar in hand, just singing!

Matt: Yeah exactly.

Eileen: When you are chilling at home, who do you put on your IPod to listen to?

Matt: I dunno, I have been listening to Rudimental and I do like a bit of John Mayer. Oh and Pearl Jam and I love Emile Sande. Then there’s a lot of the old stuff, Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, it’s all really mixed up you know.

Eileen: So if you get any free time, what do you like to do?

Matt: I see my friends, I skate board, I go out and I write and just try and take time to relax and reflect.

Eileen: So after the album and tour what will be next for Matt Cardle?

Matt: Next year we will be touring the album, once all the details are sorted.

After that I’ll take a little break and then I will be back even bigger and better!

Eileen: My son in law is a massive fan of yours, I tried to get him to interview you but he was too shy!

Matt: Oh bless him! Well tell him I said Hello and give him my love.

Eileen: You have a really good fan base, what’s that like?

Matt: My fan base is awesome; they come through and surprise me every time, bigger and harder each time and I just want to thank them all.

Eileen: Where’s your hat gone??

Matt: Well I had to sort myself out a bit, you know.

Eileen: But it was so you Matt!

Matt: I know but people sometimes don’t like you being yourself and want to change you but you know, it’s one of those things. I just want to thank everyone; I’m having the time of my life. I just have not stopped but I want to just keep being my best and cracking on you know?

But just thanks to everyone for their support.

Eileen: Thanks so much for taking time out to talk to us, and I wish you all the best with the album!

Matt: Thank you!

Grand Theft Auto 5 “This is probably the best game ever made”.

I know this statement may seem to overhype what is just a videogame but I will attempt to explain why I have said it.

Essentially, Gta 5 is hundreds of mini games all delivered in the same, seamless, package.

There is a driving game, an aircraft game, a 3rd person shooting game, an exploration game, a sports game, a sea and water sports game and so on and so on – you get the idea. So no matter what kind of game that you enjoy you are guaranteed to find activities within the game that you will love.

Immersion is an important factor, and you can easily forget that you are playing a videogame and actually feel as though you are living the life that you are seeing on the TV screen. The level of detail is astonishing with thousands of buildings, vehicles, people, animals, weapons and all manner of objects all present. You can walk into a convenience store and you will see individual products all stacked on the shelves, or a clothes shop and see outfits on their hangers. All these little details draw you in and you find yourself just casually looking at items to buy in a convenience store.

However, the graphics on display are truly beautiful and there are day and night cycles along with stunning weather effects.

Sunrises, sunsets, thunderstorms, fog and clouds all add to the realism. Even the sea is incredibly dynamic; it ebbs and flows with

actual waves that glisten in the sunlight.

The game world feels absolutely enormous with locales that vary from city to desert, to seas, lakes and rivers as well as from mountains to valleys. All this sets the stage for what is the most important part – the gameplay.

Now this is where Rockstar has excelled, creating an open sandbox for the player to just have fun with. There is a single player campaign in which you can take control of one of 3 main characters and switch between them as you like. This feature makes missions really exciting because all 3 characters can do solo missions or can come together to do bigger missions at the same time with the player deciding which character he wants to play at any time during the missions.

The cut scenes during the missions are all handled within the game engine so the

cinematic moments all feel seamless and part of the main gameplay which adds to the overall storytelling.

There is a 4th character that can be switched to, and this is where it gets even more exciting, because this gives you access to the online portion of the game. I can’t even begin to tell you how much fun this mode is, with other players adding to the shenanigans! Rockstar intends to add additional content to the game over time, and are even allowing the players to build their own missions, which should keep the game growing and growing.

I would recommend that you go and buy a copy of this game right now, because this literally is the most amazing experience that you will have on a games console.

Whatever Santa brings for your little angels, we at The Hype Magazine hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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InnoTab 3S includes Wi-Fi, providing a bunch of new ways to play and learn.

The rechargeable battery pack that comes with the InnoTab 3S lets kids play for hours of fun learning, £99.99 www.vtechuk.com.

Furby Boom Sunny Polka Dots Furby is back at the top of Christmas lists with a whole new generation of Furby critters about to hatch!

The Furby Boom has a mind of its own, and the way you treat your Furby will shape its personality. The more fun you have with it, the better it develops with a deeper understanding of the English language. Tickle it, talk to it and feed it with your finger or alternatively, play some tunes, pull some tails, and party on with your Furby Boom creature, £54.00 from Tesco.

Xbox One Console

Neck and neck with the PS4, at the top of Christmas lists is the Xbox One Console.

A new generation of games and entertainment. With games that push the boundaries of realism & television that obeys your every command.

There will be some excited faces on Christmas morning, and it probably wont just be the kids! Prices start from £429.99

The PlayStation®4 system Top of lots of kids Christmas list this year is the highly anticipated PS4 from Sony.

With dynamic, connected gaming, powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization, deeply integrated social capabilities, plus innovative secondscreen features. It combines unparalleled content, immersive gaming experiences, all of your favourite digital apps, the PS4 system focuses on the gamer, RRP £349.99.

Teksta Puppy Teksta is a life-like robotic puppy that responds to your voice, physical gestures, lights and sounds. With stateof-the-art artificial intelligence, Teksta offers many emotions - barking, crying, whimpering, and expressive eye patterns to share his feelings. As your devoted companion, Teksta will fall asleep when the sun goes down and will wake up happy to greet you in the morning, £59.99 Toys-R-Us.

Disney Planes Tilt and Fly Remote Controlled Plane.

Kids will love to take Dusty out for a spin with this fantastic remote controlled plane! Accelerate using a button and steer by tilting your arms, like wings!

Dusty will call out commands and phrases from the movie, £39.99 from Argos.co.uk

Nerf N-Strike Elite RapidStrike CS-18 It’s Nerf or nothing! Go in all guns blazing with this streamlined, lightweight Rapidstrike CS-18 blaster complete with serious rapid-strike firepower. The blaster's acceleration trigger powers up the motor for super-speed firing! The clip holds all 18 of the included elite darts and it's transparent so you can do instant firepower checks. £25.00 from www.asda.com

Despicable Me 2 Talking Minion Dave Kids can’t get enough of minions at the moment and with this adorable talking minion Dave in their Christmas stocking they will be kept happy for hours! With over 45 minion sayings and a Banana mode you will not want to put him down. With his original voice included, your kids will actually think they are in the movie! £29.99 at Argos.co.uk

Oliver Bonas Embroidered Lace Dress red

M&Co. Boutique bow prom dress £69.00

Monsoon Esme Dress £169.00

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The Vestry Strappy Colour Block Dress £70.00

PARTY PERFECT DRESSES

Get The Label Lipstick Boutique Womens Jessica Wright Millie Dress £19.99

The Vestry Embellished Waist Plunge Dress £55.00

Bank Kardashion Kollection By Lipsy at BANK Fashion Blue Lace, High Neck, Midi Dress £tbc

Pilot - Delilah Foil Lace Mesh Neck Dress in Gold £23.99

Missguided Rhoa Brocade Sequin Detail Contrast Skater £44.99 The Vestry Metallic Lace Overlay Dress £55.00

LOOKING good isn’t just for Christmas, but it’s as good a time a any to pamper yourself!

We had the opportunity to try some fantastic products, so that we could give you the low down on what you should make sure is top of your Christmas list.

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Aromatherapy Associates Overnight Repair Mask -This intense treatment leaves skin looking plump, radiant, youthful & Supple. (50ml RRP £51.00)

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COLOR WOW- Root Cover-Up is the next handheld device to change your life! 4 versatile shades cover grey roots between colouring and the blonde shade lightens dark re-growth.

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Color Serenity Shampoo & Conditioner- Restores healthy supple texture, flattens & seals the cuticle, gives coloured hair the WOW factor!

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A Beautiful Christmas & New Year

Lanolips 101 Ointment Designed to simplify your beauty regime, 1 product - 101 uses! Take the Lanolips 8 hour challenge... layer it on your lips thick before bed and feel how silky soft they are by morning!

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Aromatherapy Associates Revive Morning Bath and Shower Oil - 7.5ml Awaken your senses with the delectably uplifting and invigorating wonders of grapefruit, rosemary and juniper for a truly reviving start to the day. (£10.00)

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Experience the ultimate therapeutic splendour with this multi-award winning Miniature Bath & Shower Oil Collection. Complete with all the Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oils in 3ml bottles, each allowing for one unique bath or shower experience, this set of nine miniature oils is the perfect collection to get you or a loved one immersed in the compelling power of aromatherapy. www.aromatherapyassociates.com (9ml x 3 £32.00)

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Shavata Brow Studio Double-Ended Pencil has two colours, dawn & dusk.

Blend or use alone for perfect brow definition. www.shavata.co.uk (£8.50)

386 Penn Rd Penn Wolverhampton WV4 4DF 01902 331020

A Wolverhampton pet grooming studio based on the Penn Road has just celebrated its third birthday in October.

It was a day that owner, Rob, said was a huge milestone “I have learnt a lot about how to and how not to run a business these last few years! I am thankful to the great team I have around me and to everyone who has visited us since we opened that have made Ellie and Oscar’s the success it is today and I hope we continue to provide the people of Wolverhampton with great pet care for many years to come.”

Ellie and Oscar’s name comes from Rob’s two dogs, Ellie – an 8 year old retired racing greyhound and Oscar, a 5 year old Whippet Beddlington Terrier cross.

Ellie and Oscar’s was born out of a desire to provide pet owners with a grooming and nutritional service that has your pet’s welfare at its heart, whilst retaining a sense of colour and fun at every opportunity.

They offer a range of grooming services, pet products and a comprehensive pet sitting service that includes dog walking, cat sitting, dog home boarding and house sitting.

“We try to cater for all our customers’ needs, from a simple wash and dry for a dog that has rolled in something stinky to advice about ways to keep your pet happy and healthy through a natural diet, to looking after your cat for the weekend at short notice,” Rob says.

The Hype wishes the best of success to Rob and his team for many more years to come.

Ellie and Oscar's Pet Grooming Studio and Pet Store We are the only pet groomers in Wolverhampton to use high quality natural shampoos.

Open 9:30am "ll 5:30pm Monday to Friday 8:30am "ll 3.00pm Saturdays and 10.00am "ll 4.00pm Sundays

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Drop in services: Express Dog Wash, Nail Clipping, Ear Cleaning All breeds welcome • Vet recommended • Free pet care advice • Free customer parking OAP Discount Card Available FREE 'ge ng to know us session' especially useful for puppies and nervous dogs We are the only pet store in Wolverhampton that only stocks natural food and treats that contain: NO ar ficial flavours NO ar ficial colours NO ar ficial preserva ves

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Dream homes up for grabs in Wolverhampton

House hunters looking for their dream home in Wolverhampton are in luck as Keepmoat has just released the second phase of homes at Royal Gardens in the city.

The phenomenally popular development, part of the transformation of the All Saints area of the city, will eventually include a new supermarket, shops, offices, parking and open public spaces.

Boasting 102 two, three, four and five bedroom properties, Keepmoat sold a staggering 80 per cent of the homes available on the first phase just six months after its launch.

Offering sleek and stylish living just a mile from Wolverhampton city centre, it is easy to see why the development has proven so popular.

All house types are beautifully finished with spacious bedrooms, living areas, and stylish kitchen / diners.

Popular with first time buyers, the Ashby is a well-proportioned three bedroom home. The house boasts a spacious kitchen / diner and luxurious lounge, offering access to the rear garden through double doors downstairs and three good sized bedrooms upstairs. This home is on the market from only £119,995.

Eammon McInerney, Group Sales and Marketing Director for Keepmoat, said: “Royal Gardens has proven to be a phenomenally popular development.

“This is an exciting and vibrant area of Wolverhampton that is undergoing a significant transformation which will allow buyers to benefit from a host of new amenities on their doorstep.

Viewings are available by appointment by calling 01902 351 568.

For more information and to view the range of Keepmoat homes that are available at Royal Gardens, please call our sales office on 01902 212 848, visit www.keepmoat.com,or visit our sales office at Royal Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV2 1AS.

“This transformation makes Royal Gardens an appealing and affordable location to buy a home where buyers can easily access the great shops, bars, restaurants and transport links available in Wolverhampton and Birmingham.”

The show home is located at All Saints, Raby Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1DT.

And with Help to Buy, the latest Government finance scheme, this property is even more affordable at just £95,996.

The Help to Buy scheme offers buyers who have saved a 5% deposit the chance to take advantage of a loan covering 20% of the value of the property for up to twenty-five years, with the first five years being interest free. The remaining 75% of the property’s value will be funded through a mortgage, with Keepmoat referring customers to a nominated mortgage advisor who will arrange the finance needed.

Photograph shows an upgraded kitchen with additional costs of up to £2,500. This price includes upgraded lighting, wall tiling, worktops, kitchen units and appliances.

P

erton Park golf club is rapidly becoming the place to play golf in the Wolverhampton area. Maturing over the last 20 plus years and recently having a £150k revamp the facility is growing from strength to strength. The greens this year have been as good as any in the area. Along with great drainage means all year round golf as long as it doesn't snow! 4 PGA Professionals on site, 18 bay floodlit covered Driving Range 12 bay grass area all with 2 piece balls. 2 putting greens and 2 short game areas to practice before you play. Modern clubhouse, where you can sample a pint of Enville Ale and homemade food. Great value packages are available for membership and visitors alike. If you haven't tried us yet why not come over and give it a go? Here are 5 great reasons to help you decide.

1 – Great golf - a testing layout with subtle elevation changes, bunkers and water hazards. Excellent greens and great drainage for all year round play. The layout is testing, but not over difficult so you won't be spending 5 hours out there or searching for balls every hole.

2 - We LIKE visitors unlike others we don't view visitors as second class citizens, in fact they are a valuable part of our business. You will get a friendly welcome here.

3 - Ideal Location for easy access, the peace and tranquillity of Perton Golf Club, located on the edge of Wolverhampton is a convenient treat for golfers across the Midlands, with easy access from the M6 and M54.

4 - Excellent facilities to warm up before your game. There will be no excuses on the first tee after a visit to our practice area. New practice and teaching facilities include the new practice area featuring new targets, new practice bunkers and greens and a great team of PGA Professionals to help get your game in shape.

5 - Nice clubhouse to relax before and after your round. Our friendly clubhouse, offers casual and comfortable surroundings with full facilities to cater for golfers.

Local real ales & home-made food available here just what you want! Oh and don't forget FREE WiFi.

In fact we are giving away 60 rounds of golf so you can come and sample it for free, you won't be disappointed. If you agree it's that good, you may as well make it home and join as a member. We are doing some fantastic rates at the moment for under 30's.

Check us out at www.pertongolfclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/pertongolfclub www.youtube.com/user/pertongolfclub

That’s about it so in a nutshell… the quality of our golf facilities, excellent food, spacious clubhouse, friendly atmosphere, accessible location and value for money makes us the perfect choice for golf. All you need to do now is call us on 01902 380073 and we’ll do the rest.