Brit Spotting Round-up 3/29March 29, 2012
TINIE & JESSE
The UK rumour mill is on overload with the news that allegedly UK stars Jesse J and Tinie Tempah have officially become an item.
They’ve been buddies for a few years but after helping Jesse get over a recent breakup it’s claimed Tinie has become more than a friend. Both stars are becoming well known in the US and whether or not the relationship lasts, we can see some great musical collaborations coming from it. It got us thinking about what other UK or UK/US couples we like…how about Nicole Scherzinger and British formula one driver Lewis Hamilton?, (who have reportedly rekindled their romance) or Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart?, (who are still in hiding about theirs) or even Rob Kardashian and Rita Ora? Rita who? She’s the UK’s answer to Rhianna and is the next big thing from Jay Z’s label Roc Nation. The Albanian-British singer has already linked up with Tinie Tempah (musically) and Drake on this upcoming track ‘R.I.P’. Apparently Drake wrote it for Rhianna, but Rita got there first. Check out Rita filming the video for the track: |
IDRIS REPS LONDON
We’ve got so accustomed to hearing Idris Elba speak with an American accent; it’s easy to forget he’s a Londoner.
But Elba is assisting The International Olympic Committee by helping to promote the events taking place in London during this year’s Olympics.
The proud Londoner, who was born and went to school very near to the Olympic site in East London, is encouraging people to get involved in the free events and opportunities taking place during the Olympic period.
It's a big year for the UK as the Queen also celebrates her diamond jubilee, marking 60 years of her reign.
Apart from the games themselves BBC Radio 1 will be hosting one of the biggest free music festivals London has ever seen. Artists like Jay Z, Rhianna, will.I.am, Jesse J and Tinie Tempah will be performing in an area known as Hackney Marshes. Appearing on the six stages will be a varied mix of UK and international artists - from household names, to brand new artists championed by Radio 1 DJs.
If you’re lucky enough to be in London this summer you can get information on all the London 2012 events via: https://www.london2012.com.
Here is Idris going back to his roots:
But Elba is assisting The International Olympic Committee by helping to promote the events taking place in London during this year’s Olympics.
The proud Londoner, who was born and went to school very near to the Olympic site in East London, is encouraging people to get involved in the free events and opportunities taking place during the Olympic period.
It's a big year for the UK as the Queen also celebrates her diamond jubilee, marking 60 years of her reign.
Apart from the games themselves BBC Radio 1 will be hosting one of the biggest free music festivals London has ever seen. Artists like Jay Z, Rhianna, will.I.am, Jesse J and Tinie Tempah will be performing in an area known as Hackney Marshes. Appearing on the six stages will be a varied mix of UK and international artists - from household names, to brand new artists championed by Radio 1 DJs.
If you’re lucky enough to be in London this summer you can get information on all the London 2012 events via: https://www.london2012.com.
Here is Idris going back to his roots:
BOYLE ON STAGE
Finally, to the person who has managed to epitomize the philosophy of the American dream even though she's Scottish.
As it if wasn’t enough to rise from unknown to internet sensation in a matter of days, Susan Boyle now has a new stage musical, called "I Dreamed a Dream”, which premiered in England this week.
Starring actress Elaine C. Smith as Boyle - with a cameo appearance by Boyle herself in the finale - the play is about her life and sudden rise to fame after amazing everyone with her performnce on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in 2009.
I can see this production breaking records if it comes to the US.
As it if wasn’t enough to rise from unknown to internet sensation in a matter of days, Susan Boyle now has a new stage musical, called "I Dreamed a Dream”, which premiered in England this week.
Starring actress Elaine C. Smith as Boyle - with a cameo appearance by Boyle herself in the finale - the play is about her life and sudden rise to fame after amazing everyone with her performnce on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in 2009.
I can see this production breaking records if it comes to the US.
