Street Cred Magazine - October 10th

THE WEEKLY EYE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFESTYLE

OCTOBER 2014

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EDITOR Mark Dwayne editor@streetcredmagazine.com

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

elcome back to another Street Cred Magazine in The Phoenix!

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 THE WEEKLY EYE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFESTYLE from it!

Beth Sherburn is back in our pages and after the recent release of her debut single featuring none other than Lil’ Wayne, we decided to give her the cover this week.

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one major thing that has happened in my life the birth of my little girl.

Both mother and baby are doing great, and we’re so grateful for all the support and thoughts we’re getting.

Thank you.

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Still nothing this month however has topped the

Check out the rest of the mag! What are you waiting for?!

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The views expressed in Street Cred magazine are not necessarily the editors opinion so do not try to kill him if you read anything you feel offended by.

The magazine is a positive and fun read and is not with the intent to threaten anyone. All images are copyright of their respective rights holders.

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CONTENTS GRIMEY (5-6) - Natalie Dormer, Annie Mac Presents, XFactor Tour, Robin Williams Fashion lick (8-11) - Clothes Show Comp

BLACK HISTORY (11) - Walter Tull

Feature (17) - Harlem Globetrotters

WHITE DEES COLUMN (12)

WHATS ON (18)

COVER STORY (14-15) - Beth Sherburn

Chantelle’s Spot (21)

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GRIMEY NEWS

Stunning look Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer turned up to the One to Watch party hosted by People in Los Angeles wearing a red and black zebraprint dress and Jerome C Rousseau

‘Floyd’ shoes.

Looking fierce in the printed dress, she rocked her trademark sideshaved hairdo.

Final film for robin

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fter the news that Robin WIlliams had taken his own life back in August had rocked the world, it sunk in that we had lost one of the most amazing comedic actors the world has ever seen.

Thankfully we’ve got all of the films and performances recorded and ready to show the next few generations and beyond.

Before his death though, he finished filming a dark holiday title called “Merry Friggin’ Christmas”, which you can find the trailer for online now.

In the film, Williams plays the cantankerous father of Joel McHale and Clark Duke who must make an emergency last-minute road trip with his adult children in order to “save Christmas.”

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Annie Mac Presents!

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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

To have a chance of winning a pair of tickets to see Annie Mac Presents in Birmingham, just answer this simple question!

Where is the event in Birmingham?

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

Just email your answer, with your name, address and contact number to competitions@thephoenixnewspaper.com with the subject “AMP Competition”. Competition closes at 23.59 on 31st October 2014. There is no cash alternative.

X Factor 2015 Live Tour

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ou’ve taken the journey with them from the room to the arena, sat on the edge of your sofa during the dramatic six-seat challenge at bootcamp, travelled to judges’ houses and will be tuning in to the studio shows; now is your chance to see The X Factor live.

The X Factor 2015 Live Tour is a country wide arena tour, stopping off at Birmingham’s LG Arena on 14 March, with contestants performing classic songs and viewers’ favourites from the TV series.

Attended by over three million people, The X Factor Live Tour has been one of the most successful annual arena tours in the UK for the past ten years. Tickets go on sale Friday 10 October @ 9am - so don’t miss the opportunity to catch this year’s stars live in an arena near you.

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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

FASHION LICK

missed, and here’s how to get your hands on some tickets…

COMPETITION

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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.

Coat £30/€35, Jumper £4/€5, Bag £10/€12

WHITE DEE’S COLUMN

‘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

Beth Sh We caught up with Beth after quite a while to find out what she had been up to, including her new single, her video shoot and touring with the saturdays!

It’s been a while since we last spoke to you Beth, what have you been up to?

Since last year I’ve been working on my album, released my debut single Joker ft Little Waytne, which has gone down really well, I shot my video in Ibiza, and was directed by Carly Cusson, who has worked with Olly Murs Ed Sheeran and Little Mix, so it was amazing to work with a talented team.

I’ve recently toured with the Saturdays which has been amazing so it’s been a pretty busy year!

As you mentioned you’ve just released your debut single Joker, how has it gone down?

It’s gone down really well actually, the support from the fans has been amazing!

The video for Joker looked amazing, how was it shooting in Ibiza?

I loved it! I had so much fun over there, I think one of my favourite scenes was driving the quad bikes and like I’ve said I was just so lucky to be working with such a talented team and I’ve learnt so much while shooting the video, so yeah, I absolutely loved it!

How was working with Little Wayne?

It was really nice actually, I was working in the studio, and my management know his management, as we were getting really good vibes from the track, we thought we’d send it over to them and he absolutely loved it and wanted to feature on it, which got me so excited, it was incredible!

I was absolutely overjoyed, I write all my own songs as well, so knowing that a massive star like Little Wayne wanted to be part of my song I couldn’t believe it.

Touring with The Saturdays on their Greatest Hits tour must have been quite the experience for you It was absolutely fantastic, I had so much fun with them. The girls are so nice, meeting all the fans as well was amazing. When I first met Molly she said to me “I’ve already heard Joker!” which considering how busy she is.

I thought it was lovely that she took the time to listen and actually mention how much she liked it too. She also said she thought the video had a J-Lo Vibe!

herburn I’ve always loved their music and to think I’d be performing at amazing arenas like Wembley was an absolute dream come true, I just had an amazing time.

What was your favourite part of The Saturdays tour?

It was so nice to meet all the lovely fans, and as I said, the chance to perform at amazing arenas like Wembley, that definitely was the highlight for me, and getting to perform in my hometown at the NIA in Birmingham so my friends and family could see me perform.

What was your personal highlight of the last year?

The Saturdays Tour, releasing Joker, and getting to release my debut single.

Whats next for you?

Still currently working on the album, hoping to release that next year. I’m also doing a schools tour next week for about a month, so I’ll be on the road again til mid-November, then I’ll be able to get back into the studio to continue with the album, which I can’t wait for.

What do you hope to have achieved by the end of next year?

Well obviously to have finished and released my album, and just to travel the world really and work with some amazing producers and to write with them, performing to as many people as possible!

Have you got any tips for someone trying to break into the music industry?

It is a difficult industry, but keep going, keep persevering and stay focused and I’m sure you’ll achieve your dreams and goals. Before I got spotted I was always participating in local workshops, writing and music workshops. Going to gigs to get inspiration, and just get involved in everything possible.

You can grow so much from this as an artist.

Have you got a final message for your fans?

Thankyou so much for your amazing support, especially with Joker. If it wasn’t for you then I wouldn’t be able to be doing what I absolutely love to do so thankyou.

COVER STORY

The Harlem Globetrotters

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he world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their one-of-a-kind family show back to the United Kingdom in April 2015 for a spectacular nine-game tour.

It has been five years since the Globetrotters and Generals have faced off, as the Generals have been searching far and wide for the best players to retool their roster and have been preparing for one thing: victory over the Globetrotters.

The Globetrotters, celebrating 89 consecutive year in 2015, will face a great challenge, as the infamous Washington Generals are more determined than ever to match the franchise’s historic last victory over the Globetrotters nearly a half century ago.

With a star-studded roster featuring Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law Bull Bullard, Firefly Fisher, and Moose Weekes – plus female stars TNT Maddox, T-Time Brawner and Sweet J Ekworomadu – the Globetrotters’ amazing show is unrivalled in the world of family entertainment.

With incredible ball handling wizardry, rimrattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequalled fan interaction, this mustsee event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans.

Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans-among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents-over more than eight thrilling decades.

WHATS ON The Bhangra Legends Civic Hall, Wolverhampton 27th December 2014

After 2 humongous sell out shows in 2011 and 2012 in Birmingham, THE BHANGRA LEGENDS are now back with the BIGGEST line up in the series so far.

On this occasion the venue of choice is the superb Wolves Civic Hall (Pride of the Black Country) and for the first time ever you will see MALKIT SINGH, ALAAP, SURJ SAHOTA, HEERA, APNA SANGEET, PREMI and SHAKTEE performing on the same stage for this live musical extravaganza.

This great concert which is the third instalment in the se-

ries and is in line with the very 1st event which took place @ The New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham and is hosted by non-other than AMARJIT SIDHU who is a veteran in the UK Bhangra music scene. All acts will be performing their evergreen classics and the atmosphere will be electric for all die hard UK Bhangra music fans who grew up in the 80’s & 90’s in the UK. THE BHANGRA LEGENDS takes place on Saturday 27th December 2014 so make sure you attend this unmissable Bhangra musical journey down memory lane.

Maroon 5 LG Arena, Birmingham 31st May 2015 As Maroon 5 fever grips the nation, the US pop superstars, armed with new album ‘V’, take it up another notch next spring with a date at Birmingham’s LG Arena.

Recorded in LA over the past year with producers Max Martin, Benny Blanco, Ryan Tedder, Shellback and Sam Martin, the much-anticipated ‘V’ reunites Maroon 5 with long-time keyboardist Jesse Carmichael. Rolling Stone raved about the new album saying ‘The 11 songs are precisiontuned and lustrously polished, jammed with hooks and choruses’ in their glowing 4* review.

Lionel Richie NIA, Birmingham 14th March 2015 Since his massive Tuskeegee Tour in 2012 delighted audiences across Europe, today the multi-platinum selling artist Lionel Richie announced he is set to return for a 31-date tour early next year.

The five-time GRAMMY winner and international superstar launched his current tour in the US in September 2013. Since then he has played an incredible 70 shows in stadiums, arenas and festivals (2014 saw Lionel headline the Bonnaroo Festival in the

US) across North America, Oceania and Asia winning rave reviews everywhere he goes.

Speaking about bringing his tour to Europe Lionel said: “I can’t wait to get back to the UK. The audiences are always so great and I always have an incredible time when I’m in the United Kingdom. The show feels like a great big sing-along most nights so I’m looking forward to singing along with the people of the UK again!”

SHOES

GLORIOUS

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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