DOVE Campaign for Real Beauty
Oct16

DOVE Campaign for Real Beauty

WOW – check out the latest viral tool in the Dove Campaign for real beauty here. It’s a short docuvideo that shows exactly what it takes to transform an ordinary face into a billboard model look. Amazing. Thanks to Stoffel for the heads up as always. You can also see it on YouTube here. … Dove has started the REALBEAUTY campaign to challenge “societal views on age, body shape and race…” They want to encourage women to celebrate themselves as they are and to raise their self-esteem. Dove, we salute you! Represent! More info: The Campaign for Real Beauty Background Campaign for Real Beauty Mission The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty is a global effort that is intended to serve as a starting point for societal change and act as a catalyst for widening the definition and discussion of beauty. The campaign supports the Dove mission: to make women feel more beautiful every day by challenging today’s stereotypical view of beauty and inspiring women to take great care of themselves. The brand’s commitment to the mission starts with using real women, not professional models, of various ages, shapes and sizes to provoke discussion and debate about today’s typecast beauty images. The women proudly show off their wrinkles, curves and bumps provoking a debate through communication initiatives including advertising, interactive Web programs and attention-getting billboards. The program is also enriched by town halls, panel discussions and the Dove Self-Esteem Fund. The global campaign encourages women to join in the discussion about beauty and share their views on real beauty with women around the...

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Deep Soul Sessions with Vinni
Oct16

Deep Soul Sessions with Vinni

Deep Soul Sessions is a premium Deep House club night, started by international Deep House pioneer Vinny da Vinci after going all over the world looking for what he wants in a good night, being a good deep and soulful house music, a good sound system and beautiful people. Deep Soul Sessions has been pumping at legendary Joburg club 115 for over 3 years now and has just celebrated 1 year in Cape T…own in March this year. Join Vinny da Vinci, just back from the UK and his residency in Ibiza and Cape Town Nightlife for the launch of the Summer Survival Kit on 3 November 2006. DEEP SOUL SESSIONS Friday 3 November 2006 DJ’s VINNY DA VINCI, PETER ABRAHAMS, MICHAEL LESAR Club Tonic (96 Long Street) DOORS OPEN 10PM – LADIES FREE BEFORE 11 R40 before 11pm – R60...

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Channel O Awards- see the winners here!
Oct16

Channel O Awards- see the winners here!

Congrats to all the winners of the Channel O Awards… and the winners are… The winners for the 2006 Chanel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards, brought to you by Amarula, were announced at a glittering ceremony held at Gallagher Estate on the weekend. Zola received the Special Recognition Award for his role in the upliftment of youth on the continent; most notably the work that he has do… ne as a UNICEF Goodwill ambassador in East Africa. Nigeria shone at the wards with Mode 9 (featuring Nnena) taking home three awards, followed by 2Face with two awards. The show was hosted by comedian David Kau, assisted by Channel O VJ’s. Top bands including Arthur, Freshlyground, HHP, Ntando, Mzekezeke, Longombas, Mista Doe and Gal Level treated the crowd to vibrant performances. The winners reflect the diversity of the Channel O audience and Yolisa Phahle, Channel O General Manager was happy about the final list of winners: “There really are no losers when it comes to the outstanding talent that has made these awards possible. To the winners of each category I say thank you for your music, it makes a difference to our lives. Music has that power. At the end of the day it’s the viewers that have had the final say,” she says. The Best Female award went to the Mozambican lass Lizha James, while the masked one from Nigeria – Lagbaja, took home the Best Male Video. On the home front, Brickz scooped the Best Kwaito category while Zamajobe walked away with the Best Urban Jazz award. The Best African DJ award was taken by DJ Fresh. The show will be screened on Channel O this Sunday, 22 October at 20:00. The Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards were brought to you by Amarula. The complete list of winners is: Best Male Video LAGBAJA NEVER FAR AWAY Best Female Video LIZHA JAMES FOR ALL YA Best Newcomer D’BANJ TONGOLO Best Duo or Group MALAIKA 2 BOB Best Urban Jazz Video ZAMA JOBE NDAWO YAMI Best Dance Video DJ CLEO GOODBYE Best African Pop 2FACE OLE Best African Southern MISTA DOE HOT TO DEATH Best African West 2FACE IDIBIA OLE Best African East JONNY RAGGA GIVE ME THE KEY Best African DJ DJ FRESH Best Hip Hop Video MODE 9 FT NNENA CRY Best Reggae Video LUCKY DUBE RESPECT Best R&B Video DARE ESCALADE Best Kwaito Video BRICKZ TJOVITJO Best Collabaration Video DANNY K & MANDOZA MUSIC Best Director MODE9 FT NNENA CRY Best Special Effects WEIRD MC IJOYA Video Of The Year MODE 9 CRY ========================================= Another first for the continent: Africa’s premier...

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Are you a bedroom DJ?
Oct16

Are you a bedroom DJ?

If you’re still stuck in the bedroom producing beats and tracks that noone gets to enjoy, you need to get to Bedroom Beats, a website dedicated to showcasing bedroom dj’s in South Africa. Checking out the site – they’re looking a little lily if you know what we mean and the flyer could do with some slicker design – so come on Representers, go and showcase your soulful sounds and style. There’s… a party in two weeks where the dj’s get to put their tunes to the test. To find out more, see the site here. What IS Bedroom Beats? This site is for all those people who maybe have jobs, or are still going to school or varsity, but still make time to compose or record music on their home computers. We welcome all styles – the only prerequisite is that is has to be home produced – no professional studios allowed. Our philosophy is to create a showcase platform for South African bedroom producers. Not only will we host your music uploads and allow a community of other producers to rate your music, we also try to organise monthly events where producers can show off their music to a live...

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400 air hostess uniforms from 265 airlines
Oct16

400 air hostess uniforms from 265 airlines

What more can we say? See this amazing site featuring 400 air hostess uniform’s here and feast your eyes on the colours and styles of the Ladies of the sky from all around the world. See the Suid Afrikaanse Lugdiens Air hostess uniform from the 90’s right...

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