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03.07.03. -> The Great Music Debate Replay!
If you missed out on last night's 'The Great Music Debate' broadcast on BBC Radio 2, don't fuss! The show has been recorded and archived on the BBC website, and you can listen to it right now, right here!

Here is an article reporting last night's debate in today's Guardian newspaper.

02.07.03. -> Sir Elton Johns Garden Party
Last week (26th June), Beverley Knight attended Elton John's '5th Annual White Tie & Tiara Ball' to benefit 'The Elton John Aids Foundation'. Miss Knight was not alone, as she attended the ball with guest Calvin Bishop, whom also joined Bev at The Matrix Premiere Premiere in June. A small photo of the couple can be found in this weeks edition of OK magazine. Other stars that attended that evening included David & Victoria Beckham, Kylie Minogue, Lulu & Misteeq. Photo coming soon!

27.06.03. -> The Great Music Debate (Thanx David Rowe!)
Beverley Knight will be joining a panel of other music business experts next week, for a live debate about the current crisis of the music industry. This will be aired on BBC Radio 2 on Wednesday 2nd July from 19.00-00.00 [GMT]. Click here for more information about the programme 'The Great Music Debate'.

If you have any strong views, comments or questions on the state of the British Music Industry, get involved, get e-mailing and get it off your chest.

24.06.03. -> 'Money' Infinite Mass Feat. Beverley Knight .MP3
In 2001, Beverley Knight recorded some vocals for Swedish hip-hip group Infinite Mass. The track is called 'Money' and was featured on their album 'The Face', which was never released in the UK. So here for the very first time, you can download this EXCLUSIVE track -> Infinite Mass Feat. Beverley Knight - 'Money'.mp3

22.06.03. -> Roni Size feat. Beverley Knight Lyrics Uploaded (Thanx Andy!)
The lyrics to Beverley Knight's brand new track with Roni Size are now avaliable in the lyrics section of the site. You can check them out right here.

20.06.03. -> EXCLUSIVE Roni Size feat. Beverley Knight Brand New Track Online!!!
After months of speculation and searching, here is the brand new EXCLUSIVE track from Roni Size feat. Beverley Knight! As yet there has been no official title confirmed, but it sounds like it will be called 'No More'. Share your thoughts on this track with other Beverley Knight fans in the The BK Massive forum!!

20.06.03. -> 'Whatever's Clever' Aphrodite Remix & More
A brand new unofficial remix of Beverley Knight's 'Whatever's Clever' has been in circulation on the club scene. It is featured on the current 'Urban Junglist' album, which was released back in April 2003. But for a limited amount of time, you can download that remix right here.

You can also check out this new remix of BK's 'Tomorrow', by clicking on this link, but real player is required!

14.06.03. -> Christian Aid Sponsered Walk Raises £900
Nearly £900 has been raised through a sponsored walk on Cannock Chase led by Wolverhampton soul diva Beverley Knight.The eight-mile hike on Good Friday 2003, brought in a grand total of £879.45. The walk was to raise cash for Christian Aid, a charity for which Beverley and her mother Deloris Smith are keen to raise funds. About 30 members of the public and a dog joined in with the walk. The cash will now be put towards Christian Aid's work to combat HIV and Aids. In March, Beverley and her mother raised £1,246 for the charity by auctioning off Beverley's designer clothes and shoes at the Nation Christian Centre in Temple Street, Wolverhampton. Penny Thompson, of Christian Aid, said she was very pleased with the amount of cash raised.

22.05.03. -> The Matrix Reloaded London Premiere (Thanx Prodigal!)
Miss Knight was in London's Leciester Square last night, as she attended the UK premiere of 'The Matrix Reloaded'. She was joined by Melanie Blatt, ex All Saints.

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17.05.03. -> Stephen Lawrence Memorial Service
Beverley recently sang at the reception at the Stephen Lawrence Memorial Service. A photo from the event can be seen right here. She performed the track 'Fallen Soldier' from 'Who I Am' dedicated to Stephen.

"When I originally wrote this short song it was with race hate victim Stephen Lawrence in mind I played it to several friends who each related the lyrics to special friends of theirs who died in tragic circumstances, however it is still a message of hope."

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13.05.03. -> DJ Munro 'Producer & Photographer! (Thanx Martin!)
Check out the snaps below of Miss Beverley Knight and the daughter of DJ Munro, taken backstage by the DJ himself at Bev's Sands Centre gig in Carlisle last December!! This was Tia's first big concert and she love it! She was four when the photo was taken & she particularly liked it when Bev shouted 'Bootleg Munro!' and pointed at them when the band switched from the album version to Munro's remix of 'Shape Of You'. 'That's you Daddy!' shouted Tia :)

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As well as working with Bev, Munro has previously worked with Destiny's Child, Lauryn Hill & many others, with DJ, remixing/producing and radio work. He's busy with several projects right now and has just produced a remix of Jamelia's forthcoming single 'Bout' which is due out in June. Jamelia is currently touring as support for Justin Timberlake. He has also remixed the debut single for an all new R&B girl group called Sirens. Whilst mixing on regular club nights and producing brand new mixtapes with all the big tracks his remixed on! So watch this space!

11.05.03. -> Bev's Mum Speaks Up! 'Christian Aid Week'
Bev's mum Delores Smith stood up in Lichfield Cathedral this morning to talk about her experiences in Brazil, and why she is backing Christian Aid. The speech was broadcast live on BBC Radio 4 [92 - 95 FM & 198 LW] from 8.07am - 8:45am, as part of a programme celebrating Christian Aid week. Here is a transcript of her speech,

"Last year I went with my daughter to visit Christian Aid partner organisations in Brazil. It was a life changing experience. I wasn't prepared for the amount of poverty and suffering I saw. What had most impact on me, was the many people, more than a million in Brazil who suffered from AIDS. But there are stories of hope.

One day, we went to a play school run by a girl called Ladia who has AIDS. When she was first diagnosed she was sent home from hospital to die. But a Christian Aid partner organisation helped her to get medical support and a job at the play school. The motivation of going to work with the children each day, helps her to fight the disease and stay fit.

Thinking about my own childhood in Jamaica, where there is also poverty racism and homophobia, I realise that this could have been me, and the Brazilian children could have been my children. I found that I could not just walk away and carry on with my life. I knew I had to do something to support the wonderful work, which Christian Aid is doing among the poor people of Brazil. Especially those with AIDS and now I am working to raise money 4 Christian Aid and it's partners, as they fight this terrible disease."

To make a donation to this cause that Bev and Delores have been supporting, please, please, please call 0845 330 0500, or donate online via the Christian Aid webiste @ www.christianaid.org.uk/give/secure/hivaids.htm or send a cheque to: Christian Aid, FREEPOST, London, SE1 7YY

10.05.03. -> Beverley Knight Launches Marks & Spencer's Hosiery Range
Going "nude" will now be an option for every woman - whatever her skin colour. Lingerie firms are reflecting multicultural Britain by producing undies to match every flesh tone.

In the past "nude" or "flesh colour" meant pasty pink shades only, while tan tights were always a scary shade of orange. But Marks & Spencer and Pretty Polly are pioneering new ranges so Asian, mixed race and black women can match knickers, bras and tights to their skin perfectly.

R&B singer Beverley Knight, is the model for Marks and Spencer's new hosiery range, Shades. Beverley, said: "When I was approached by M&S, the significance of the Shades launch was not lost on me. Black women don't get many ranges created solely for us, especially not on the High Street".

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09.05.03. -> Christian Aid Week
"You can help change the world - this week!" is the theme of this year's Christian Aid Week, which runs from 11 - 17 May 2003 and is calling on people all across the UK and Ireland to get involved and help change the world.

For Christian Aid Week 2003 the charity is embarking on a new and unique venture creating a morality map of Britain. Visitors to www.christianaidweek.org.uk are invited to put their morals to the test with Christian Aid's Herometer - a quiz which places you in humorous moral dilemmas. The total points scored by every participant are added to a morality map. After taking the test you can download free wallpapers.

You can also take part in a writing competition entitled 'Who is your hero?' Entrants are asked to describe in no more than 500 words the one person that stands as their greatest inspiration. The prize is a Champagne Balloon Flight kindly donated by Red Letter Days. Have a look at www.christianaidweek.org.uk for ideas and terms and conditions.

Christian Aid Week is all about people - ordinary people doing extraordinary things, people overseas, people in the UK, them, us, you, me - the most important thing is to be a part of it! What's more you'll be in good company joining the likes of Christian Aid's celebrity supporters including chart-topping singer songwriter Beverley Knight, Celebrity Fame Academy/ Casualty's Kwame and BBC Newsreader George Alagiah.

07.05.03. -> EXCLUSIVE 'Steppin Out' Recorded For 'Kool & The Gang' Tribute Album
Beverley Knight has just recorded a cover of 'Steppin Out' for a brand new 'Kool and the Gang' tribute album which is planned for release mid 2003. Other artists set for inclusion on this release include Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliot, Jamiroquai, Sugababes, Liberty X, Westlife & Blue. Bev has also been busy recording a demo track for Roni Size's forthcoming album, but there is no title as yet for the song. AND the fourth album , follow up to 'Who I Am' will most likely be released early next year, no details on other co-writers yet, but interesting ones in the pipeline!