The Music Forecast 2009
December 3rd, 2008
t5m’s very forward-looking predictions for London’s musical gems of 2009.
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The Music Forecast 2009
The end of the year is looming and we're bored of even the most inventive playlists on our iPods. What better time to take a peek at what we have to look forward to in 2009. Here’s a sneaky look at the first five of our top ten artists (in no particular order) that may well make some buzz of the musical kind in the coming year.Micachu and the Shapes: Micachu aka. 21 year Londoner Mica Levi is, in simple terms, a definite talent to watch out for. With her quirky pop sensibility, Micachu has it well within her power... More
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Calling all literature lovers
We've launched a new channel full of clips of our interview with Scottish novelist and screenwriter William Boyd. William talks with t5m about his accomplished literary career, discussing his most successful novels and the interesting stories behind writing them.Chronologically describing his life from his first novel, A Good Man in Africa, through to his most recent, Restless, William discusses his time in Oxford, Nice, and Africa, as he gives his views on literature and his favourite authors.Winner of the Whitbread First Novel Award for his novel A Good Man in Africa, and shortlisted for the Booker Prize for Fiction, for... More
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More sweet music: Nile Rodgers and Guy Pratt
The end of the year is nigh, the weather has morphed from deplorably chilly to offensively cold, and everyone appears to be going broke just before Christmas rears its festive head. In short, things are looking down.Luckily we have some more exclusive interviews with great musicians to cheer you up. Check out our most recent interview with legendary producer and jazz guitarist, Nile Rodgers. The king of cool discusses forming the band Chic, struggling with record deals and his early days spent learning practically every instrument in the school orchestra.To add to our music legend library, we've also published our... More
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Surf's up with Kelly Slater
Bringing you something for the weekend, we've published an in-depth interview with the world’s best surfer, Kelly Slater. Kelly hung out with us in a breezy Biarritz villa to discuss his life and career and indulge in a spot of wrestling, which we'll leave for another day!As both the youngest and oldest world title winner, his first at age 20, and most recent at 36, Kelly has had the most successful career in his field, especially accounting for a three year hiatus he took in the middle of his career.Kelly, who apparently spends as much time in the water as... More
November 21st, 2008 | No Comments
Here come the girls... Rosario, Natalie and Petra
We’ve just released an interview with Rosario Dawson, self-proclaimed ‘actress, producer, philanthropist, environmentalist and bad-ass chick’. Raised by her mother and grandmother, Rosario was discovered when she was only 15 on her ‘stoop’ by Larry Clark and Harmony Korine. Check out her channel to watch videos about filming KIDS, growing up on the Lower East Side, and her work with charities Voto Latino and Lower East Side Girls Club.We also had the opportunity to interview Aussie-born singer/songwriter/actress extraordinaire, Natalie Imbruglia. She gives us in-depth overview of her career, the move from Australia to the UK, and the transitions from dancing,... More
November 14th, 2008 | No Comments
Insider music special: Martha and Rufus Wainwright
We’ve got a brother and sister music special for you tonight, as we release two very exclusive in depth interviews.We have a new channel each for musical siblings Martha and Rufus Wainwright, both born into revered musical dynasty.Their father, Loudon Wainwright III, is hailed as both the ‘American songwriting legend’ and as the ‘new Bob Dylan’, while their mother and aunt formed the folk duo Kate & Anna McGarrigle.Rufus is promoting his debut opera Prima Donna and Martha has now released her second solo album, I Know You’re Married But I’ve Got Feelings Too. Surely one of the best album... More
November 11th, 2008 | No Comments
Sienna Miller and Olivier Martinez play Hollywood Domino
Domino devotees Sienna Miller, Olivier Martinez and Eva Herzigova went head to head in a tournament held at Mosimann’s Club on Friday night. Celebrating the London launch of Hollywood Domino, the new gaming craze sweeping LA, the stars gathered to eat, drink and play, all for the benefit of Charlize Theron’s Africa Outreach Project.We were there spectating the domino games and interviewing a few of the star players. We spoke to Olivier Martinez about his potential cheating strategies, and Tamara Beckwith shares her idea of the perfect night in. Everyone was getting very competitive, with a fierce rivalry emerging between... More
November 10th, 2008 | No Comments
President Obama: Change has come
Record numbers of American citizens turned out to vote in last night's historic election, resulting in a Democrat victory that gives the US its first black president. In his acceptance speech in front of 125,000 supporters in Grant Park in downtown Chicago, Obama declared 'If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer'.Republican candidate John McCain congratulated the new President Obama; 'in a contest... More
November 5th, 2008 | No Comments
Celebrity Endorsement
America is bracing itself for the biggest election turnout in it’s history today. Sabrina Mahfouz eases the tension as we wait nervously for election results, with a tongue-in-cheek glance over last months’ celebrity-backed campaign trail antics.Anyone with even a slight interest in the future of our world will be tuning in to the US election results late tonight. What has really made this campaign unusual (apart from the small issues of the first black candidate and a potential vice-president who doesn’t know what newspapers she reads) is the celebrity endorsement that has brought the red-carpet walkers firmly into the political... More
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In the final hour
On the last day of campaigning before the US Election tomorrow, our reporter Ben Cohen gives his personal overview of the presidential campaigns.The Election hasn’t even happened yet - no one has lost, no one has won - but one might be lulled into thinking otherwise after hearing the Republican party’s premature blame game over the past few days. Rule number one of running an election campaign: avoid party in-fighting.Yet unfortunately for the Republicans, the gloves are off before the polls are even open. The quarreling has already reached the very top of the party with the McCain camp accusing... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
On|Off Presents… Alexander Koutny, Rozalb de Mura, Mark Fast
With Peaches Geldof, Jemma Kidd and Nicola Roberts all sitting pretty in the front row of the On|Off Presents… show, it was obvious I wasn’t the only one eager to see the showcase of On|Off’s best exhibitors during this one unique catwalk collection.Peaches and her friend, both in matching stripy shirts and clutching disposable cameras, seemed to have quite a bit to smirk at during the first two presentations from Alexander Koutny and Rozalb de Mura. Very avant-garde and innovative, others may agree they represent an acquired taste. But the adventure and experimentation that they brought to the stage was... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
Jay Sean lines up a Milli - Insider exclusive!
Jay Sean announced exclusively backstage last night that he’s joining Lil Wayne at the world famous Cash Money Records.Jay revealed the news to us last night backstage at the MOBO awards after his performances. It was pretty exciting, and backstage was buzzing as we were the first to hear the news.It was actually confirmed during his performance! And he announced it as soon as he came off stage. The signing shows that Cash Money is branching out into R&B and international acts.The Ride It star can start expecting ‘A Milli’ a la Lil Wayne, who won the Best Hiphop award... More
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Estelle wins two MOBO Awards tonight
The gorgeous Estelle was tired but elated as she spoke to us backstage tonight after her double whammy MOBO win.The London soul sensation was nominated for a staggering five awards, and didn't dissapoint at Wembley tonight as she performed with her record-label boss John Legend.John Legend gave us his opinion on the US elections on the red carpet before his performance of new hit Green Light. He told t5m he was backing Obama, and felt America was ready for change.We were backstage all night, getting some fantastic and often quite hilarious interviews!Leona Lewis won the Best Album prize for Spirit,... More
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Isham brings down the House
With a celeb-filled front row to start the show, and a standing ovation to end it, Ashley Isham should be very happy with himself. In the stunning surroundings of the Royal Opera House, a collection so bright and colourful was presented that my still-half-asleep eyes were forced wide open.With the exception of a couple of skirts and suits, the collection was made up of what Isham does best – glamour embodied in a dress.
The drapes were serious and the colours were mischievous. This collection was pure, unadulterated glamour. The models appeared like Greek goddesses dressed in silk, via a dip... More
The drapes were serious and the colours were mischievous. This collection was pure, unadulterated glamour. The models appeared like Greek goddesses dressed in silk, via a dip... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
Today at the Qasimi show
A stunning choice of venue, this show promised high-class from the champagne-sipping start. An elegantly eccentric crowd were eager to view the second collection from dazzling design duo Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi and Elliot J. Frieze (previously at Michiko Koshino). However, they would have to wait a little longer. An hour later, two musicians playing golden violins on stage (with matching golden stilettos) were still softening the delay as the seats were quickly snapped up and sunglasses put on. As the lights came on, we knew the show would be worth every second of waiting.
A stunning collection, filled with... More
A stunning collection, filled with... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
Horace kicks off Off schedule
My first show of the season paid homage to the humble hoodie, a favourite item of Sunday afternoon clothing. This Sunday afternoon however, it got a makeover from Horace, in their ‘Desert Survivor’ collection. Teamed with high-waisted, bunched-up leather trousers held securely by dangling, heavy-duty, leather-studded belts, the hooded tops- with their fine-knit and transparent patches- were (for a change) the soft component of the outfits.The leather bows used throughout gave a gentile twist to the otherwise quite raw and heavy collection. Adam Entwistle, who created Horace seven years ago with design partner Emma Hales, said that the collection conjured... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
Buying art for the home...
t5m's presenter Bella Crane walks around Art London with Interior designer Tara Bernerd, advising on buying art that you love and works with your home.With prices ranging from a few hundred to half a million pounds, plenty of red dot stickers appeared over the course of the show, with a noticeable flurry of purchases and champagne-induced sales on the preview party night! However, more importantly, Art London provided a welcoming environment for people to observe art at their leisure, interact with gallery proprietors, pose queries they have always felt a little shy to previously ask and the opportunity to refine... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
Art attack
As many of you were battling the rush-hour tubes, we legged it across London last night to Battersea Park to get the low down on the preview evening of the the Affordable Art Fair.There was a hive of activity as we arrived, collectors and guests were strolling through the maze of stands displaying contemporary talent across paintings, sculpture and photography.Aptly named 'affordable' because you will not find a single piece over £3,000, and even then you'll probably find a lot selling for less, it means you'll be hard pushed not to find something within your price bracket.For those who are... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
Run's in the House
With a wide and inclusive spectrum of nominated artists from R&B to Gospel, the 12th MOBO Awards promises to be packed full of show-stopping performances from soul sensation Estelle, smoothie Jay Sean and a man who requires no introduction, John Legend.Hosted by Rev Run of Run DMC fame and Mel B, this will be a night like no other where the creme de la Hip-Hop creme pack into London's Wembley Arena to to party the night away.Not just a one nighter of bling, MOBO is a worthy cause and has in the past worked with charities including Mencap and Save... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
Life imitates Art London
Another busy week at t5m sees Alice Temperley’s channel go live. Alice showed a fantastic collection at London Fashion Week this season, all just days before giving birth to her baby boy Fox London.Visit her new channel to gain an insight into the creative and prolific life of the London-based designer, as she shows us around her Notting Hill studio and talks family, fabrics and finding her way back to the countryside.As Fashion Week rolls out of town and on to Europe, our fashion correspondent Sabrina Mahfouz is back from the catwalks of Milan, bringing you runway reports from the... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
Poppy in New York
Lucy Luscombe chats to Poppy Delevigne in New York, getting the lowdown from New York Fashion Week the night before it all kicks off again here in London.What shows have you been doing at NYFW this season?I got back to New York from London just as NYFW was
starting so sadly didn't have a chance to partake in any
castings... But I have been to watch a handful - something
I love doing.... Philip Lim, Halston, Alberta Ferretti,
Carlos Miele... What new Designers are you most excited about?Richard Chai and Brain Reyes... There designs are fresh and vibrant.What was your first Fashion Week experience?My... More
starting so sadly didn't have a chance to partake in any
castings... But I have been to watch a handful - something
I love doing.... Philip Lim, Halston, Alberta Ferretti,
Carlos Miele... What new Designers are you most excited about?Richard Chai and Brain Reyes... There designs are fresh and vibrant.What was your first Fashion Week experience?My... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
In the final hour
On the last day of campaigning before the US Election tomorrow, our reporter Ben Cohen gives his personal overview of the presidential campaigns.The Election hasn’t even happened yet - no one has lost, no one has won - but one might be lulled into thinking otherwise after hearing the Republican party’s premature blame game over the past few days. Rule number one of running an election campaign: avoid party in-fighting.Yet unfortunately for the Republicans, the gloves are off before the polls are even open. The quarreling has already reached the very top of the party with the McCain camp accusing... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
We rocked the polo!
Hey everyone, hope you enjoyed the WOMAD blog post, the first report back from our hectic weekend!So up next on the agenda was Chinawhite's 'Rock the Polo', one of the most exclusive events of the year so far.The event was for the England vs Australia polo match, but as we soon found out most of the guests were pretty oblivious to the polo, and who can blame them, with the endless supply of free champagne, gourmet food, outstanding entertainment, great music and to top it off, one of the hottest days of the year so far.So I chucked the festival-chic... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
Catwalks and cowpats
[gallery]This weekend sees the fabulous fancy-dressed Bestival tying up the festival season, before London Fashion Week rolls into town. t5m compares festival chic to the runways. Roll up your roll mat and roll on fashion week. The sun may have set on festival season for another year, but while last weekend saw the End of the Road Festival play out in its typically grass roots style, it also heralded the start of another season; that of Spring/Summer 09. It must have been an almost seamless transition for some, those diehard trendsetters for whom life, with its myriad festivals and fashion shows, is just... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
Best of Bestival
t5m squelched through the mud at Bestival last weekend, to bring you photos of the most stylish outfits from the '2000 Freaks Under the Sea' theme. Here are our fashion corrsepndent James Tregaskes' top style picks from the festival. Check out some of the fantastic nautical outfits on display...[gallery]James Tregaskes... More
November 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments
