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Actor Of The Week: Jake McLaughlin as Detective Michael Ormewood on Will Trent! Jake McLaughlin as Detective Michael Ormewood on Will Trent/ ABC Press Renewed for Season 4, we have to admit - Michael Ormewood wasn't the most interesting character during the first season, he was good looking and had history with Angie, tension with will and came across as a jerk but he had one of the best developments ever! By Season 2 we were all rooting for him as we organically fell in love with the character. We saw a warmer, kinder, loving and funny Michael who brought in some much needed vibrance throughout the heavy drama.  During Season 3 he was hit with a divorce and diagnosed with a brain tumor, with fans worried he may be exiting the show but thankfully his journey continues and we definitely adore him for such an amazing performance. You can tell an actor is dedicated to their craft by how much they give and Jake Mclaughlin never disappoints. One of the best characters on Will Trent next...

Avenue Music: Tyla Bursts Into Bliss on Sentimental new Record. Official Artwork./ Epic & FAX records Viral sensation and Global star who poured into the scene with a refreshing new sound of South African flavour blends international. Tyla has went on to win a Grammy and various awards in entertainment as she takes centre stage as Pop's lastest act. An acclaimed debut studio album with cuts such as Butterfly, Push 2 Start & Art she set herself apart, standing out and walking to the studio to put on more than just her voice on the record.  Bliss is post debut and it's a tantalizing song with adventurous tones, it is dance heavy yet with a light-hearted romantic take of a love that definitely has you taking off to the sky, experiencing overwhelming joy. Tyla's vocals are rich and defy gravity as she sings from the heart. Almost has tribal elements and it showcases a departure from her usual sound, she's in new territory and is comfortable and in control. It does h...

Monday Music Motivation: The Saturdays - Not Giving Up Official Artwork. / Polydor & Fascination Records Released as the fifth single from their fourth studio album Living For The Weekend, Not Giving Up is a trance record with dance and electrifying energy, written by Antonio Egizii, Celetia Martin, David Musumeci, Carla Marie Williams and Carl Ryden who served as the producer. Lyrically it's about not giving up on love and you're definitely gonna find yourself empowered over an undeniably riveting record, Rochelle kicks off the song with a gentle verse sure to entice you and builds to a power packed chorus as they affirm they're not, never giving up, no matter the no.  Mollie's verse one of the song's highlights with the beat giving a fresh twist, it's one of the most sonically pleasing moments in music. As it echoes sonically with lush and club friendly tones.  Frankie's bridge gives the song an edgy sugar rush, as she nudges a romance with assurance a...

Pop Essentials: Sunday Rain by Sugababes  Official Artwork./ Island Records A pop diva moment with some soul and sass, a revenge driven ballad that is very extravagant chiming in with lavish instrumentation that is jazzy and whiskey neat. Taken from the 6th studio album Catfights & Spotlights. It takes centre stage at the crime scene...a love affair gone wrong!  Sunday Rain isn't an instant classic it grows on you and you come to enjoy its timeless energy. it's one of their must listen to records as part of their discography. Amelle. Keisha & Heidi brought the vocals and presence that you can't help but press the repeat button. It should've been a single, a very strong record with a dream girls type of chorus, Motown vibes and our favourite. You know what they say 'with Saturday sun always come Sunday Rain.'  they sing on the chorus.  It doesn't get better than this, it's a hit with a missed opportunity of being a global smash, yes it's not a...

 Sportswoman Of The Week: Trinity Fatu best Known as Naomi! @Trinity_Fatu On Instagram  WWE Naomi (Trinity Fatu, Born November 30th 1987) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and is performing under the SmackDown brand which airs Friday nights on the USA network and also on Netflix.She is a 2x women's tag team champion. 2x Women's World Champion & former TNA Knockouts World Champion during her acclaimed run on impact after departing from WWE. Married to fellow wrestler and one half of the Usos: Jonathan Jimmy Fatu.  Naomi has accomplished so much and is truly a gifted in-ring worker, showcasing versatility and high flying moves, most fans adore her Slayomi era where she briefly turned heel and showcased a more aggressive side which they've been begging to see again and currently as part of an exciting ongoing storyline featuring Jade Cargill she was revealed as the mystery attacker after Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez were initially the main...

Avenue Lifestyle: True Worship & Service  Edward Cisneros/ Unsplash Images  Month of May is here and Blessed are we! God is Good and God is Love. Today on Avenue Lifestyle we talk about True Service & Worship, having the heart for God and leaving out the earthly labels to take on a Christ-like nature.  We all want to walk with God, the problem starts when we want to use our resources and means to make it. We're trying to deny God the role of a Father, Provider...the role of Him being our everything, we usually learn the hard way at times when our methods prove useless and unnecessary because we're followers, we have to abide, submit, surrender and let God be God.  We often come to a turning point where we realise all we have to do is believe, follow His ways and be filled with His Holy Spirit for the truth to be in us we have to be connected to Him who is truthful, without God nothing really stands, we wouldn't exist. There are many truths out there, personal...