Craig David heading back to SA

Pic by Gregor Rohrig

UPDATE: Got word from the label reps that Craig will only be in SA next week- the 16th. So stay tuned. More on this to follow.

One of my favourite stars Craig David is apparently heading back to South Africa this week. On Idols last night, host ProVerb announced that the R&B star will be a guest judge in this week’s episode. This season really has been the biggest yet. Nice.

I can’t seem to find any deets about what else he’ll be doing in the country, but I presume he’ll do the usual safari vibe. I’m also assuming that he’ll be at the BlackBerry secret gig with fellow Brit star Tinie Tempah. That’s just an assumption, but he why not hey. I’ve already put in my request to interview the star again. Hopefully it’ll come through but we’ll see. In the mean time, check out my interview with Mr David from last year at the One & Only in Cape Town:

BlackBerry’s first Secret Gig to feature the UK’s Tinie Tempah

If you’re not using an iPhone chances are you’re on a BlackBerry (like me). I think I’d be officially lost without mine, but that isn’t the purpose of this post. What you’re probably more interested in is BlackBerry’s first Secret Gig. The gig will be held next weekend in a secret venue in Johannesburg and it’ll feature Hip Hop superstar Tinie Tempah.

He’ll be jetting in next Saturday for the performance and I’m told he’s shooting out the next day, so this is big, exclusive and you will want to be part of it. Here’s how:

Listen to 5FM’s Grant and Anele between 12-3 everyday until the 7^th of this month. You’ll need to listen out for the Broadcast my Life feature and add them on BBM: 231ACB18. You could win yourselves one of two Superfan VIP packages to the gig. This includes a shuttle to and from the secret venue, a meet and greet opportunity, accommodation and of course of tickets to the all important and exclusive party. Nice hey! If you’re outside of Jozi, you will win a return ticket too.

The competition runs until 8 September 2011 and only 500 people will be there. Don’ be like me and miss out on this party. It’s going to be insane!

 

Adele still dominating 2011 with 21

UK soul singer Adele continues on her winning streak for her album 21. The Rolling in the Deep singer has been nominated for a Barclaycard Mercury Prize in the 2011 Album of the Year category. She joins the likes of Elbow and Tinie Tempah and a whole host of other artists, who will all vie for the prestigious award. Check out the full list below:

Anna Calvi – Anna Calvi
Elbow – Build A Rocket Boys!
Everything Everything – Man Alive
Ghostpoet – Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam
Gwilym Simcock – Good Days At Schloss Elmau
James Blake – James Blake
Katy B – On A Mission
King Creosote & Jon Hopkins – Diamond Mine
Metronomy – The English Riviera
PJ Harvey – Let England Shake
Tinie Tempah – Disc-Overy

Brit Awards: Full list of winners

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Damn, the Brits are getting into awards season in full force and that means a lot of the talent must be feeling kinda jet lagged at the moment, as they commute between LA and London for the the coveted awards. This week alone there have been three major award ceremonies, including the Grammys, the BAFTAs and now the Brit Awards. We don’t get to see the Brit Awards in SA, so if anyone has some deets on the performances etc, please share with us. Would love to know more about this year’s awards. One thing I do know is the list of winners – and that you can find below:

British Male Solo Artist: Plan B

British Female Solo Artist: Laura Marling

British Breakthrough Act: Tinie Tempah

British Group: Take That

British Single: Tinie Tempah – Pass Out

MasterCard British Album of the Year: Mumford & Sons – Sigh No More

International Male Solo Artist: Cee Lo Green

International Female Solo Artist: Rihanna

International Breakthrough Act: Justin Bieber

International Group: Arcade Fire

International Album: Arcade Fire – The Suburbs

Critics’ Choice: Jessie J

Check out a few performance clips:

Music Chart News

Billboard Hot 100 Number 1:
Break Your Heart- Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris

BBC Radio 1 Number 1 Single:
Pass Out- Tinie Tempah

Nokia Music Store Number 1 Singles Download:
Fireflies- Owl City

Billboard Hot 200 Number 1 Album:
Need You Now- Lady Antebellum

BBC Radio 1 Number 1 Album:
Brother- Boyzone

Nokia Music Store Number 1 Album Download:
Ocean Eyes- Owl City

Here’s the U.K.’s number 1 single, Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris! Enjoy