1.Kim Kardashian – Kim Kardashian in nothing of Playboy cover.

2.Christina Aguilera – Christina Aguilera in nothing of CQ cover.

3.Lady Gaga – Lady Gaga expressed herself and her body in the September 2010 edition of Vanity Fair.

4.Rihanna – Rihanna revealed her naughty side in a topless shoot for the January 2010 edition of GQ.

5.Ashley Tisdale – Ashley Tisdale proved she is not as young as she looks in the May 2011 issue of Allure Magazine.

6.Angelina Jolie – Angelina Jolie looked sexy and sophisticated in nothing but a silky sheet in the July 2007 issue of Esquire Magazine.

7.Miranda Kerr – Miranda Kerr wasn’t afraid to show her flawless figure in February 2010 for a flirty photo shoot with GQ.

8.Eva Longoria – Eva Longoria showed her wild sexy body.

9.Kara Dioguardi – Kara Dioguardi exposed her svelte figure in the May 2010 issue of Allure Magazine.

10.Emma Watson – Emma Watson in bikini lingerie.

11.Jennifer Aniston – Jennifer Aniston sizzled in nothing but a tie in the January 2009 edition of GQ.

12.Natalie Portman

13.Eva Mendes – Eva Mendes flaunted her killer curves!

14.Lindsay Lohan – Lindsay lohan undressed.

15.Keri Hilson – Keri Hilson wasn’t afraid to bare it all in the May 2011 issue of Allure Magazine.

16.Jessica Alba – Jessica Alba is so hot and sexy in nothing!

17.Heidi Klum – Heidi Klum showed off her supermodel body in the July 2010 edition of GQ.

18.Britney spears – Britney spears flaunted her killer curves!

19.Bridget Moynahan – Bridget Moynahan flaunted her curves in the May 2011 issue of Allure Magazine.

20.Katy Perry – Katy Perry showed of her “California Gurls” in the August 2010 edition of Esquire UK.

21.Jennifer Lopez – Jennifer Lopez was called the most beautiful woman!

22.Kaley Cuoco – The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco looked stunning stripped down in the May 2011 issue of Allure Magazine.

23.Paris Hilton – So wild!

24.Halle Berry

25.Megan Fox

26.Jessica Biel – Jessica Biel broke away from her Seventh Heaven image with a provocative shoot for the March 2000 issue of Gear Magazine.

27.Scarlett Johansson – Scarlett Johansson stunned with her curves.

28.Andrea Garcia – Andrea Garcia in all of her naughty hotness.

29.Sara Jean Underwood

30.Kemp Muhl – Kemp Muhl for Sam Edelman S/S 2011.

Hi Emma, How’s it going? Welcome back to iCandy! What have you been up to?
Hi Gaz, I’ve been working a lot lately doing loads of shoots and things because I’m saving as many pennies as I can! I’m going to be spending the remainder of July in the South of France and Spain to top up my tan!

Wow! sounds good for some! You’ve got very striking eyes! Are you impressed that I noticed them and not errrr certain other things?
(laughs) Thank you, I am indeed! You must be a true gentleman (laughs)

Yeah I guess so – they wanted me to be the next Pope but I chose to Edit the Girls section of iCandy instead! Your pics are great by the way and you’ve got you own website, hows that going? – what’s on that? (winks)
(laughs) Thanks I’m always trying to improve of course, but I’m very happy with my latest shoots. My Site can be found at: www.emmalouisetrott.com and it has all the topless pics that are too naughty for facebook (giggles) as well as all my updates about my work and publications.

Too naughty for Facebook huh? Interesting…. You’re no stranger to mags and papers, you must get guys hitting on you a lot, does that get boring? What’s a guy got to do to impress you and what’s the lamest chat up line you’ve ever had?
Ermm yeah I guess so, (laughs), its never boring though I like to see and hear peoples different approaches at pulling! I’m a bit of a people watcher to be honest! I love peoples individuality and I love talking to people so I’m happy to chat away! (laughs). To impress me, you would just need to be yourself and never be too much of a player or know it all. I never ever go for looks I’m 100% about personality and if your caring, kind and funny your in! (Laughs)

You don’t go for looks!?! Hmmm Caring kind and funny huh….I once rescued a drowning bee from a puddle and then the thing stung me! Hows that for caring kind and funny??? What’s the strangest thing that’s happened or you’ve been asked to do on a shoot?
I’ve never been asked to anything strange as I say what I’m happy and not happy to do before I go to a shoot so I never get into those awkward situations, everything is clear from the word go. I’m always asked to go nude but I’m not interested or ready for anything like that at this point in my career. I do get strange messages about fetish modeling but I just politely reply and say that I don’t undertake shoots in that style (laughs)

Fetish modelling!? Freaky!! So when you get some time to yourself what do you like to do to chill out?
I’ just like everyone really I’m a girly girl so I like to shop, watch TV, listen to music, go horse riding and I’m a bit of a gamer too.

So you like a good ride do you? It’s been ages since I’ve been in the saddle. You’re a Brighton Belle, Brighton is known for being a bit wild. Having friends that live down there and been out down there I know that’s true! – Are you a bit of a wild chick?
I love to go out but I’m sensible (laughs), I don’t actually drink alcohol; I’m completely t-total. But I still go out with my friends until the early hours of the morning dancing and having fun.

Ah! So you’re the driver and person that reminds everyone the next day EXACTLY what they got up to! You could make a few quid out of that! Everyone’s got a dirty or guilty secret or pleasure – what’s yours?
Ermm probaly the amount of rubbish food I eat! (laughs), most people don’t know as I look and dress so girly but I’m actually totally rock chick at heart! It’s all I listen too. My car is full of old and new rock music from Meatloaf, Guns n Roses. Dire Straits to Bullet from my Valentine etc… I love music with amazing Guitar solos.

I hear you. My favourite riff is Slade’s ‘Come on Feel the Noise’ – that’s a classic! What’s in the pipeline for you? What projects have you got lined up?
I have lots of shoots lined up after my holiday including one with the amazing Joby Rawlins. I also join a Ghost hunting Glamour Model team in November where our findings will be in a paranormal magazine every month!

So you’re not easily spooked then! We’ll keep an eye on your website for details about that! Well Emma, It’s been great to have you feature and show yourself off – I’m sure we’ll be happy to have you back and Tweeting for us! Have you got anything to say to everyone out there in iCandyland?
Thanks for having me I would love to come back soon!!! I would like to say thanks for the lovely messages from the iCandy fans when I was running the fan page and thanks for joining my facebook fan page (Emma-Louise Trott official) and keeping in touch with me. Hopefully iCandy will have me back in for a super sexy shoot soon and I can share all the new pics with you all when I’m next running the page! Lots of love to everyone in iCandyland (blows kiss)

Interview by Gareth “Girls” Long

Check out Emma’s website… www.emmalouisetrott.com

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Hi Cassie, Welcome back to iCandy! We last saw you grace our page in September last year what have you been up to since then?
Well hello (winks) It’s great to be back! I’ve been keeping myself busy working, doing more promotions work for some events like British Superbikes and just loadsa different shoots since then, adding loads of variety to my portfolio and trying new things!

Sounds like you’ve been busy then! You’ve launched your own website since we last met – what was it like seeing something like that come together?
It was kinda surreal, exciting and nerve racking all at the same time, but it’s now out there and live and it seems to be getting a lot of hits! I’ve had lots of really positive feedback so it’s thumbs up right now! (grins) you can catch it at www.cassiej.co.uk check it out and keep up to date with my latest shoots and even buy your choice of picture for a poster, and of course get in touch with me – purely professionally of course! (laughs).

Oh of course I mean I’m sure no-one would get in tough with you for flirtatious reasons *coughs* When you last featured you told us that you had your own pole at your place – I like poles! Have you still got it? is that how you manage to stay in such a lovely shape? *winks*
I do indeed! (laughs) I don’t get much time on it at the moment though, so I’m at the gym for my workouts now. I try and use my home to chill out, but I keep it there for the odd spin!! (sticks tongue out and laughs)

So the new pics – they’re pretty sensational! What’s going through your mind when you’re on a shoot?
Ahhh thank you! That’s the kind of reaction I’m going for right now (grins) When I’m on a shoot I try to be as professional as I can but still having a lot of fun! I really don’t think about anything and just concentrate on the poses and facial expressions that will come out in the end results. I really appreciate my boyfriend’s opinion on my work so I always push myself to look extra…whats the word….spicy!! (winks)

Lucky guy!! So he gets the pole treatment and gets first look at your shoots! I think we’re all pretty jealous of him right now! You have a day job in an office as well though, before you met him did you have any office flings??
Yeah I’m still in the office at the moment, but I’m hoping now that things are getting good I’ll be getting busier with my modelling and the website, so I’m hoping the office routine will all change soon!…. I actually haven’t had an office fling! I’m a good girl at heart (laughs) See my halo??

Hmmm I’m not sure that the laugh goes with the halo Cassie! You must get guys hitting on you a lot though, does that bother you? What do you look for in a guy?
It doesn’t bother me, bless them! (laughs) I’m quite happy with my boyfriend and he knows that. I find it flattering that I get the attention really! But I have to say I do regularly get messages and comments through Facebook and random adds on the old BB messenger, anyone that gets a little bit too much though gets swiftly blocked…so anyone on my list, be warned!! (laughs)

Duly noted! You’re also a mummy and a very yummy one at that I might add – you must be very focused to do so much; What’s your driving passion?
Awww that’s 3 years of gym work outs for you!! (laughs) My daughter is my main motivation and drive for the better things in life, I could easily give up everything and spend every waking minute with her, but I’d rather work and do as much as I can to give her the finer things in life. I never want her to go without. It can get tough and I get pretty busy most weeks but I have my weekends of no shoots so I can devote quality time to her. As much as I love what I do, its always good to take a time out even if it is only for a couple days.

You sound like you have a very hectic life indeed! So when you do get some time to yourself what do you like to do to chill out?
I spend time with my daughter, boyfriend, see my closest friends, my family, shopping trips, meals out and a cinema trip. You know how it goes and then again the days where you just do sweeeeeet F.A also known as Sundays! (laughs)

Ah yes Sunday’s I’m in church most Sundays *coughs* And if you believe that can I interest you in some invisible magic beans too? Everyone’s got a dirty or guilty secret or pleasure – what’s yours?
(laughs) No you won’t catch me that easily! A secret is a secret! That would be telling (winks)

Ohhhh very mysterious – my mind is racing as to what it could be! What’s your current goal and where do you want to be in 10 years? What’s coming up for you?
Right now I really want to get myself out there, get more recognition and more modelling work of course! I’m in talks with a new clothing line that’s launching soon, and they want me to be “the face” (laughs). It’ll be starting in Switzerland and then hopefully they are going to branch out and come to the UK. It’s real exciting stuff so I will keep you posted on that!!

Well I certainly hope you will! Good luck with that! You’ll have to bring us back a cuckoo clock for the office! Cassie, It’s been great to have you back, have you got anything to say to everyone out there in iCandyland?
It’s been so nice being back!! Thanks for having me AGAIN (grins) maybe I’ll be back soon to give you another update – if you’ll have me? And please guys, check out my website www.cassiej.co.uk look through my portfolio, browse through my shop and even get in touch with me! I love to get everyone’s feedback whether it’s about my work, my site or even to work with me (smiles)

Interview by Gareth “Girls” Long

Check out Cassie’s new website of amazing pics… http://www.cassiej.co.uk/

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You’ve really got a lot going on at the moment haven’t you? You’re in music videos, you present awards, you’re London’s official firegirl and you’re about to be on ‘The Batchelor’ where you’re going to be competing for Gavin Henson’s affections; which one of all these things are you most excited about?
Yeah I have been really busy of late. I gave up working in the corporate world as a Business Manager to concentrate on the things I love to do. I get to travel a lot with work, so getting to meet different people, cultures, excites me. I was approached to be on the UK’s first ‘The Bachelor’ show which will be on Channel 5 and I am really nervous about watching it myself as it isn’t normally something I would do but I just saw it as a trip away, bit of fun, and if I get exposure from doing it then that would be great! The US version is the most watched show in the States, and as I loved watching it, I thought it would be good to try it out over here. None of us girls knew who the bachelor would be until the ‘greeting night’ so you will have to watch and find out how I reacted to it being Gavin!

Do you think you’d make a good WAG if you won? Do you like rugby?
I know nothing about rugby, and nor do I aspire to be a WAG! (laughs)

(laughs) Gavin Henson is Welsh (like me!) Do you like the Welsh accent? (raises eyebrows suggestively and grins) cos, you know..(coughs)..if it doesn’t work out I’m not seeing anyone at the moment…
(laughs) You are such a flirt!! I love the Welsh accent it has a really nice softness about it…

Really!?! I sing as well you know! You should hear my Tom Jones karaoke sometime! Gavin was of course married to Charlotte Church who can be a bit feisty – would her being his ex and mum to his kids be a bit off-putting?
I don’t really know much about Gavin but Charlotte seems to be fun, I’ve watched her talk show and she’s a really good presenter, very funny. Someone who has been married or has kids isn’t really my idea of being an eligible bachelor to be honest but who knows?

With all the scandals coming out at the moment Colleen & Wayne, Cheryl & Ashley, Ryan Giggs & pretty much any woman in a mile radius of him, and so many others, do you think you could keep Gavin in check? How would you do it? – Pretty easily I’m going to say with your looks!
(laughs) Why thank you Mr Charming!! It’s sad hearing about those scandals as so many people get hurt in the process, you can only hope your partner doesn’t stray elsewhere. Looks aren’t enough to keep a relationship together, it takes a lot of trust, respect and determination to keep it strong, building a strong foundation with the right person is far more important than the aesthetics.

That’s so true, I suppose if you don’t win or you just don’t click you’ve always got all those firemen to fall back on? What’s it feel like to be London’s official Firegirl?
(laughs) Firemen are amazing people, they not only look good in uniform but are real life heroes. I was honoured to be a firegirl for a big campaign I did recently in Vienna, I was chosen to represent London, not only did I get to dress as firegirl and use all the equipment at the fire station there, but it was more about meeting these fire-fighters who risked their lives to help others. I got to see the guys in action mid-shoot as the sirens went off, it was incredible to watch!

A lot of women go gaga over firemen but what’s all that about?? Every time we’ve had an alarm at our building all the firemen that turn up are about 40!
(laughs) I met young and old fire-fighters whilst in Vienna! However they all look great in uniform, it’s that heroism figure that is symbolic to being a firefighter which drives most women crazy!

Yeah? I saved a hedgehog from a fox once you know! Does that count as heroism??? But anyway, you’ve got a lot of music connections too though haven’t you; presenting the Urban Music Awards and the Download Music Awards as well as being in a few music videos too including being one of the first UK models as a the lead in a US mainstream video for B.O.B’s ‘Magic’ You’ve worked with Dizzee Rascal in his video for ‘Dirtee Disco’ Do you have anything coming out soon that we should look out for? Were they all good to work with? Would you ever branch out into a singing career?
I have been lucky to be in some amazing videos, I absolutely loved filming the B.O.B’s ‘Magic’ video which was shot in L.A and although I had to eat cereal from a sink ten million times, it was fun and the production over in the States is huge, they really go all out to deliver something grand. Dizzee Rascal was great to work with, he actually chose the models who feature in the video himself, so it was nice to have been chosen by the man himself and being part of a funny video. I am currently in Alex Metric featuring Ian Brown from the Stone Roses new dance track ‘Open Your Eyes’ I got to play ‘Robofem’ which is the robots girlfriend, the director Peter Serafinowicz acted and directed the video, it was a joy to see this incredible man at work, very inspirational.

The Urban Music Awards has been by far the best award show that I have presented, it was entertaining, fast paced and the audience kept me on my toes the whole time- if you can handle the urban crowd you can more or less handle any other! It’s funny that you asked whether I can sing because I recently met with R Kelly and the first thing he said to me was “if you can sing I will sign you up right now” I was totally blown away but the only person that has heard me sing is myself, in the shower!! (Laughs)

Sorry I was miles away there… You said ’shower’ and I felt a little faint… So, sportsmen, firemen or musicians? – out of all of them who would you go for first, do you go for creativity such as a budding iCandy writer (winks) or someone a bit more rugged?
I’m sure you are just delightful (laughs) I tend to go for more of the intellect as opposed to the rugged, I like to learn new things as I am very inquisitive by nature, so someone that couldn’t teach me a thing or two would most likely bore me! Having said that I always believe it is the connection first and foremost, I instantly know whether I am attracted to someone by the get go, the connection has to be right

You like to learn things? Hmmm… Did you know that there’s a species of mosquito that lives on the Tube network that’s found nowhere else on earth? That’s true that is! When you’re not busy working and doing all these incredible things, what do you like to do to relax?
I love spending time with my beautiful baby nephew Harley, he really makes me smile. I enjoy hanging out with friends and going to wacky fun places like the zoo and M&M world! I also love to read and I’m currently reading ‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho- very inspiring read

M&M World? Wow! You really are getting more perfect! You’ve travelled a lot too – where’s the most amazing place you’ve been to?
I have travelled to many amazing places with work, the most culturally different place I have visited was when I got to represent England in The World Super Model competition held in Taiwan, the food was so different and interesting, the people are so hospitable. I love LA and tend to go there every so often. I was invited to the playboy mansion last year for their summer party and have been invited this year too, so I’m really looking forward to going again, it is everything you imagine it to be and more!!

You’re going to the Playboy Summer party?? Damn!! Do you need an escort? I mean, C’mon apart from countless children and probably a heart condition, what’s Heff got that I haven’t??? It’s been an absolute pleasure Tabby but from all of us in iCandyland; best of luck with all your projects and of course with ‘The Batchelor’, I’ll be watching and secretly hoping you don’t fancy him at all! Before we go though, do you have anything to say to everyone out there?
Thank you for having me! Make sure you tune in! I have been sent a few scripts to read, so I am busy with that at the moment, I also have my swimwear designs being launched soon. Most importantly I am an ambassador for The Damilola Taylor Trust, I will be doing a charity skydive in August to raise awareness and money for the charity, please follow me on Twitter (@tabbybrown) for more info on how you can help! Thanks Gaz!

Interview by Gareth “Girls” Long

Why not click like on Tabby’s fan page… www.facebook.com/OfficialTabbyBrown

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That’s quite a big step deciding to jack in your job and take a different direction! Were your family happy that you decided to do that?
Yeah they’re really supportive of me, they knew I wasn’t happy and they could see that and they can see that I’m really happy now – they’ve been great and I couldn’t ask them for anything more than supporting me in my choices. I love my family!

Cool! So what have you been up to recently then?
Partying! I’m a total party girl! I guess that’s why I loved doing the promotions work really, I’ve recently come back from holiday too in Marbella which was great and topped up my tan! But I’ve done a few shoots, I’m really trying to build my portfolio up at the moment and get myself out there and see where it goes!

So where would you like it to go then
Anywhere! I’d love to do adverts or anywhere my modelling career takes me really! I’m pretty open to any direction it could go in, it’s like its a whole new adventure and each day could be different! I hate routine! [laughs].

Well I’m sure with your pics you’ll have a lot of offers! You must get guys hitting on you quite a bit though don’t you?
Actually they don’t! [laughing]! When I go out I go out in quite a big group with my girls and I think a lot of guys are intimidated by us! We can be quite wild! It would be a very confident guy to approach my group and speak to me! Ha ha! But I like that – I like a guy with confidence!

So you like a confident guy huh? What else do you look for in a guy?
Hmm well, I’m quite typical really – I love a tall dark and handsome man ha ha! But at the moment I think my perfect guy is Ryan from Eastenders – he’s lovely!

You’ve got quite a Lady Gaga look going on – is she a bit of an influence?
NO! I’ve had my hair like this for 7 years – long before she came on the scene!

Ooooo kay! So I’m guessing you get kind of tired being compared to her?
Oh I get it all the time! ‘You look like Lady Gaga you know!’ ‘Hey Lady Gaga is here!’ Gimme a break! I’ve had long blonde hair for ages and if anything she copied me! [laughs] I don’t let it bother me though – I know who I am.

Ha ha! OK! So what’s you’re guilty secret?
I’m ashamed to say junk food – I eat it all the time – I just love it! I love grabbing a burger or whatever!

You must have to work out a lot though to compensate and stay looking so good?
Err… I’d like to yes but I haven’t been to the gym for months! I should really go I know but I just don’t get round to it! [laughs]

Seriously!? Wow! that’s quite lucky! What’s your favourite part of your body?
[Laughs] My boobs! I look after them very well and I saved hard to get them so I’m quite proud of myself for doing that but I absolutely love them, they’re fantastic!

No arguments here Chloe! Yes they’re quite something! *cough* err… sorry where was I? Oh yeah! So what have you got coming up that we should look out for?
Well, I’m looking into working for Bluebird TV during the day times, and I’m giving a lot of thought about doing that – it could be fun!

Wow! So you wouldn’t find that intimidating at all? Do you think that some of the things that blokes could be saying to you might shock you?
[Laughing] Nah! I’m not easily intimidated! I’m very confident and outgoing – nothing shocks me and believe me I’ve seen a lot!

Well I’ll certainly take your word for it Chloe and we’ll keep an eye out for you in the future!

Interview by Gareth “Girls” Long

You can follow Chloe on twitter @chloetheunissen

Photography courtesy of Denis Abbonato-Bei or on twitter @dabbonatophoto

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Well it’s 2011 now, and Mortal Kombat is back with a brand new game that promises to be both refreshing and familiar. It was hard to trust again, but this time Mortal Kombat has genuinely cleaned itself up. This is a return to the classic MK, with combat based on special moves, the triumphant return to a 2D fighting system, and blood by the gallon. Basically, this is everything we’ve been requesting for years now.

Let’s get the obvious out of the way first, this game is deliciously violent. I normally like to think I’m above such things as enjoying a game based on the gore, but there is an undeniable catharsis to the amount of carnage dished out here. Every character has detailed and disturbing damage models, so even when you win you look like you’re dying, but the real stars are the new X-Ray Moves. Once per round or so you can initiate a technique so devastating that the developers felt the need to zoom in and show you your opponent’s skeleton breaking. These are many and varied and oh so satisfying, and add a surprising layer to the fighting. Before we move on to the fight mechanics though, we need to mention the fatalities. A staple of the MK franchise, and something of a disappointment in the last two games, fatalities are back with a vengeance. From the brutal to the ridiculous, this is a long overdue return to form for the series with hilarious and horrific results. With the fatalities tutorial system, pulling these beauties off is easier than ever, and the moves themselves are a real mixed bag. While most will make you cringe, and some will make you laugh, Noob Saibot’s first fatality will actually make you cry out at how painful it looks.

The game-play isn’t going to surprise anyone familiar with the series’ roots, but that’s sort of the point. Taking notes from Capcoms amazingly successful Street Fighter 4, Mortal Kombat forgoes innovation and instead focuses on perfecting what people love about it. The characters and stages all look amazing, fleshed out with minute details in three glorious dimensions, but the combat is strictly two dimensional. The matches are all extremely reliant on special moves, and learning their distances, timings, and combos is critical. Whether you think this is a good thing or a bad thing, it really does feel as if you’re playing a tarted up MK3. For the record, that’s a good thing. The one noticeable addition to the fight mechanic is a power meter at the bottom of the screen for each character. It has three segments allowing you to perform enhanced specials, combo breakers, and the aforementioned X-ray moves, and it’s utterly pointless. The reason being that there is absolutely no point in using up some of your meter to charge a fireball when you could use it to break your opponents clavicle and remove their spleen in slow motion, taking about a quarter of their health away in the process. In fact, if you use your meter up for anything other than an X-ray move, you may as well just quite the match.

I mentioned Street Fighter 4 earlier, and it’s easy to see where Mortal Kombat has gotten quite a lot of inspiration. Casting itself back to the game–play of its heyday, classic characters rendered beautifully with modern tech, and it’s now even got its own super meter, but one thing MK does bring to the table is content. Along with the classic ladder mode, there’s a fully fleshed out and ridiculously cheesy story mode, an absolutely behemoth challenge tower, and a “krypt” containing more secrets than a government spy with anterograde amnesia. It’s nice to come across a fighting game that’s had as much effort put into its single player lifespan as it multi-player appeal.

If I had to summarise Mortal Kombat, and I do, I’d say that it’s a good fighter with loads to do, massive nostalgia value, and a great laugh with a few mates. It is very, very stupid, and that just seems to add to the fun. Halfway through the game you’ll be wondering how Sonya gets away with showing up to work as an officer in the Special Forces wearing nothing but a vest jacket with no bra. Then you’ll realise that she can jump to her feet after having her knees broken and scissor kick a grown man in half, so realism isn’t really a focus here. Get a few beers in and this game will do you and your friends proud, just remember to brace yourself if anyone starts getting a little too handy with Noob Saibot.

By Partick Whitton

1984 follows the life of Winston Smith, an everyman hero plodding along through his miserable life. He’s intelligent enough to know that there’s something wrong with the strictly repressive environment he lives in, and sly enough to keep himself alive despite this. He often muses that he’s the last man in the world still possessing his own thoughts and opinions, the last man that remembers the past and doubts The Party. Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, or Minitrue in Newspeak, and it’s here that we first get a glimpse of how monstrously pervasive society has become in the year 1984. Winston’s job is to censor all known literature, so that everything from Shakespeare to old copies of The Beano express opinions concurrent with those of Big Brother. If The Party states, for instance, that the helicopter was invented by Big Brother in 1910, than every document saying otherwise is collected, re-written, and then incinerated until the new statement can never be proven false. Likewise, if anyone is discovered to be a dissenter in any way, they not only disappear, but every physical trace of them having ever existed is destroyed. They become an unperson, not only are they dead, they have never lived.

Under these circumstances Winston meets Julia, beginning their lurid love affair. We won’t dwell too much on the romantic side of 1984, this is primarily a social commentary, not a romantic one, but there are some immensely touching passages. Orwell focuses on the ability of intimacy to provide a shelter from the harshness of the world, no matter how disastrous the situation. Time and time again Winston and Julia find solace in a glance, a secret encounter, or a hidden message that makes them believe everything will be all right. As twee as this may sound, in the world of 1984, the love of two people for one another is the strongest form of rebellion possible, putting all The Party propaganda to the lie.

It’s hard to overstate the effect of 1984 on modern culture. There are ideas and themes from this novel still being popularised today, not to mention our vary vocabulary. It’s extremely difficult to describe this book without using the word “Orwellian”, a term not only defining the novel, but defined by it. Big Brother is still a buzzword for oppressive governance despite the terrible television program. Newspeak is actively used by governments and companies to mould the public mindset. Doublethink, goodthinker, and duckspeak have all been absorbed or altered as political jargon. Memory holes are still a means to dispose of inconvenient facts, metaphorically and otherwise. It would be naive to think that these things exist because of George Orwell, but he’s the one who named them, and you could argue that he’s the reason we’re wary of them.

The most important reason to read 1984 is that it will make you think twice about the world you live in. You may start questioning some things you took at face value before. Orwell’s lengthy and detailed descriptions of Newspeak, a new language developed by the ruling party to control expression, hits extremely close to home on some days. We’ve all worked with corporate bollocks, and the next time you’re told that “they’re not customers, they’re guests” or “we’re not staff, we’re team players” you’ll realise that trying to change the way people think by changing their vocabulary is more commonplace than you’d have thought. If you can’t believe that an organisation would repress and pervert the sexual instinct in order to control a population, I’d direct your attention to the Vatican. If you think that the Two Minutes Hate, a method of vilifying an enemy you’re never likely to meet, is a fantasy too evil to exist, than you must have never seen a Fox News broadcast. Newspeak, propaganda, and censorship are tools used by every government. They may not always be sinister in nature, but it’s a good idea to be able to identify them.

We recommend 1984 for a variety of reasons. It’s a compelling tale of survival, a moving account of two people in love, and a fascinating examination of society in general, but most importantly, it’s a warning. “Here is a society that is completely evil”, says Orwell, “these are the ways it can exist, and the ways it can come about. Don’t let this happen”. Overwrought? Perhaps, but Orwell’s nightmare was of a society under constant surveillance, and the last estimate we saw put the number of CCTV cameras in England at over four million.

By Patrick Whitton

Charlotte started DJ’ing on 2 different Radio stations on which she had her own shows for over a year working in many countries. Charlotte has also DJ’ed for RnB Star Akon at his Concert after party.

She also heads a sexy DJ/Dance show under the name Narni Shakers, with 2 or 4 Dancers which has proved a massive hit. They have travelled the world performing at many high profile events, and have danced for major artists such as Blu Cantrell, Tyrese, The Prodigy and Bassment Jax, as well as touring with big brands including Coca Cola and Hennessy.

Charlotte has recently become a Contract Model for the prestigious Omni Network in LA’s newest brand Starlett TV. She is now their Official Mixtape and Event DJ and will get to perform at some major events, including some exclusive parties at the infamous Playboy Mansion.

Charlotte has graced the pages of many magazines, newspapers and calendars.

Charlotte has had a massive passion for music for many years, and was on the dance scene at a very young age, she loves a variety of music styles including Hip Hop/RnB, Drum and Bass, Garage and Electro House, so becoming a DJ was something that came very naturally to her. Luckily Charlotte’s long term boyfriend, Radio 1’s DJ Fabio (undoubtedly one of Dance Music’s Pioneers), helps Charlotte improve her mixing and DJ skills all the time!

Charlotte also Co Stars alongside Simon Pegg and Kirsten Dunst in the recent massively successful Hollywood Film ‘How to Lose Friends and Alienate People.

Charlotte is a fun, friendly and very ambitious person who is always trying to push herself further in her career.

Check out her web-site www.everythingcharlotte.net

Gizel

I was born in New York, grew up in queen and now living in NYC. Half Dominican and Brazilian and my stats are 5′ 8″, 36D-24-36, with eyes are hazel and my hair color changes like the weather.

I love art, traveling (my fave cities are London & Paris), I am am addicted to shopping for designer bags and shoes, I am a huge film and theater buff, I read alot, I love to go out to dinner and I enjoy the company of smart, open minded, well rounded people who get what I am all about .

But above all I consider myself to be a very kind, honest, intelligent, and giving person who loves life and is afraid of little. . .  I am not a stereotype nor do I like to branded as one.

If you are a guy and you are interested in getting to know a girl like I-I like gorgeous, well groomed, guys who take care of themselves but don’t have huge egos or are full of s*it.  I like ambitious, hard working, and independent men who take care of themselves and are proud of their appearance. AND though I am very flattered by all of the offers I have had here to “hook up” or have sex-thank you very much indeed, but if that is your mo-I must apologize, but that is not what I am looking for.

If you are a girl, I love all girls who are total sweethearts. I am a great admirer of beautiful women, so do drop in to my circle if you feel beautiful. However, if you just wanna be my friend and join my space group, I welcome ALL!! Come on in baby, the water is just fine

Website: www.myspace.com/nycgizel

Photography by Joel Alvarez

From an early age  Naiomi has had a passion for performing.  From school performances such as Grease through to roles in several independent films and music video’s, along with appearances in many magazines Naiomi has had a varied and fruitful career.

Naiomi possess brains and entrenpreneurial attitude with this beauty. She has decided to continue her educational studies at Devry University in New York where she will study business management.

Balancing with great wit, good humor, intelligence and style her role as the favorite new sex symbol and activist for charitable causes has rightly gained her a reputation for being beautiful, funny and smart. As she tells it, a cute smile and a trick pelvis will get you pretty far!

Name: Naiomi Cruz
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Measurements: 36c Waist: 26 Hips: 42
Website: Click here
Photography by Rich Cutrone

Rachel Bergman

I was born and raised in Durham, NC and after years of living in CA and FL, I have found myself back in NC. My ethnicity is black, white and cherokee indian and I am a tomboy at heart! Modeling is something I now, only do as a hobby. I love the art of creating an image and freezing it in time! I work full time, along with 2 of my 6 siblings, managing our family business (real estate/property management). My passion is animals and in my spare time, I enjoy riding my horses and tending to the animals on the family farm. Some of my hobbies include… playing soccer, riding motorcycles, riding horses, spending time with my family, watching and playing most all sports, cooking and watching Lifetime. I enjoy the simple pleasures in life and am more likely to be found enjoying the comforts of my home, rather then out on the scene.

Name: Rachel Borgman
Age: 33
Location: Durham, NC
Measurements: 36C-28-39
Website: www.rachelbergman.com or www.myspace.com/rachelwhitted
Photography by www.lisabrewerphoto.com

Likes: Open Mindedness, Ambition and Tattoos

Dislikes: Bad Hygiene, Ignorance and Cockiness

Favorite Sport: To play- Soccer/Riding horses To watch- Basketball

Favorite Movie: White Men Can’t Jump

Favorite Music Artist: I don’t have a favorite because what I listen to, depends on my mood, but I love Sade, Fabolous, Mariah Carey and just about anything from the 80’s!

Favorite Food: Sushi and Thai

Astrological Sign: Sagittarius

What’s your favorite body part and why? The area between the chest and shoulder because that’s where I like to lay when I am cuddling with my baby!

Kiss and tell or undercover lover? I don’t kiss and tell

Romantic novel or romantic movie? Both

Sexy underwear or your partners T-shirt? It depends on the situation..

and finish these sentences

men are like… chocolate… sweet, smooth and they usually head right for your hips (I saw it on someone’s desk)

women better know… their limits before they venture into any emotional situation.

If i was a billionaire I would… try to eliminate the problem of animal abuse as well as the growing number of homeless pets in this world!

Life would be so sweet if…. people were more like animals and learned how to love unconditionally!

Name: Janis Jai
Age: 19
Location: Bronx, New York
Stats: 34-28-39
Website: Click here
Photography by Lloyd Parks

Layla Louise

My name is Layla Louise I am a glamour model from London, currently featuring on TVX daytime shows Party Talk on sky T.V every week.

I have featured in various music videos and adverts. I studied dance at college and also have a Law degree. I like to play guitar and play whenever I get the chance and am also playing in a new girl band.

My heritage is a mixture of Tunisian, white and Jamaican. I am very down to earth and open minded, I like to try everything once!!

Delving into Layla’s Life
You say on your myspace “courtesy costs nothing” can you name one of your pet hates?
Arrogance is a massive turn off.

You’re an established music video model, what’s your craziest so far and why?
My craziest has to be when I was up high in a tree flirting with the camera, there were ants all over me.

Not only do you model, but you’re also a make-up artist, can you let icandy in on one of your guaranteed hotness tips?
Lip gloss that tastes of strawberries is what I love wearing at the moment.

iCandy loves your “sweet shoot”, which one do you love?
It has to be my latex shoot, as i love the way latex holds my body.

Do you believe in Mr Right?
Yes I do, he lives on my bedside table.

Finally can you finish the sentence: “America” offers alot of opportunity that I hope to discover very soon.

Name: Layla Louise
Age: 23
Measurements: 32F, 24, 36

If you would like more info then check out: www.laylalouise.info

You can also follow Layla on twitter: www.twitter.com/laylalouise

Photography by Martin Levenson, Kevin Moran, David Richardson and Lee Barker

Frizzy Cube

Neil Nakahara definitely thinks outside the box when it comes to his portfolio. He pushes the boundaries creating images that are colourful, edgy and original. Basically, his imagery rocks! Here the Hawaiian-born New Yorker of Japanese descent gives us an insight into his realm of photography.

Where did the name Frizzy Cube come from?
FrizzyCube was originally a chat screen name. I didn’t want to use any name that was too obvious and had to come up with something totally random, just like my personality. It eventually became my artist name, and from there… my alias as a photographer.

When did you decide to become a full-time photographer?
Roughly over four years ago when I was beginning to notice a lot of things in the commercial photography industry was feeling a bit mundane. So I picked up cheap little 5MP camera and started toying around with it. The rest… well… as they say, is history.

What’s your favourite part of the photography process?
A lot of people may assume it’s the Post Production process, but for me it’s really when I’m actually interacting during a photo shoot. I love different kinds of people and what they all bring to the picture.

www.frizzycube.com – to see the full article go to http://www.flavourmag.co.uk/?p=7979

But here a few images to whet your appetite…