Jamaicans will no longer require a visa to travel to Samba land. The Portia Simpson Miller-led Cabinet has approved an agreement between Jamaica and Brazil on the exemption of visa requirements for their respective nationals. “The arrangement will serve to deepen the bilateral trade ties between Jamaica and the Federal Republic of Brazil,” the government said. “The visa-free regime will now allow ... »
Vybz Kartel is locked behind bars but his legacy lives on as the deejay’s popularity soars to new heights. The incarcerated deejay’s release his new music video for his single “One” produced by Good Good Productions. The clip starts out with an aerial view of a section of Kingston and ZJ Chrome in the background making an announcement. The clip then move to a reporter and a group of people protest... »
When fans talk about dancehall lyricist, Vybz Kartel is always at the top of that discussion and that is the case for some artists including Konshens. Konshens sat down for an interview with VLAD TV recently where he opened up about starting his career and his favorite lyricist in dancehall. “Vybz Kartel is definitely the most lyrical dancehall artist ever for me,” Konshens said. “I don’t just say... »
Chris Brown is the victim of a major identity theft. The “Autumn Leaves” singer’s jail ID was being sold online for $10,000. TMZ has reported that Chris Brown’s ID from the San Bernardino County Jail was leaked and being shopped online. The incident took place when Chris Brown was being transported last year from California to Washington D.C. for his assault trial. He made a stop at the San Bernar... »
NEW YORK, United States — A Home Depot employee who shot his supervisor before committing suicide inside the Manhattan store Sunday has been identified as Jamaican-born Calvin Esdaile. According to the Associated Press (AP), police say Esdaile entered the West 23rd Street store around 2:45 pm. They say he exchanged words with his supervisor Moctar Sy and then pulled a gun, shooting Sy in the abdom... »
KACI Fennell last night placed fifth in the 63rd staging of the Miss Universe pageant which was won by Miss Colombia Paulina Vega. Miss USA Nia Sanchez was named first runner-up in the pageant that Jamaicans watched with high anticipation that Fennell would have won. Jamaicans erupted with joy when the 22-year-old Fennell was named in the top 15 in the early stages of the pageant held at Florida I... »
Gully Bop will have no problems getting to his shows all across Jamaica because his fiancée and manager Shauna Chin just bought him a new ride. Gully Bop crashed his car earlier this month, but instead of fixing it the deejay’s manager bought him a new one. Sources close to the couple said that Bop was delighted when he got the car which is a convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser. Gully Bop is currently... »
Lil Wayne is on his way out of Cash Money Records and his two biggest proteges with him. Nicki Minaj and Drake became a part of Cash Money/Young Money all because of Lil Wayne so naturally their loyalty will be with the “CoCo” rapper. Sources close to the label said that both Nicki Minaj and Drake spoke with Lil Wayne and let him know that they support him fully. “Nicki and Drizzy are with Wayne o... »
Beenie Man is stunting on badmind in his new music video “Badmind People.” In the video Beenie Man deejay about his riches and assets and doing it big in dancehall over the years. These days the dancehall icon is busy touring overseas and still dropping new music. Watch the video for Beenie Man song “Badmind People” below: »
Gully Bop and Sizzla Gully Bop popularity is still soaring making him now more popular than incarcerated dancehall star Vybz Kartel. From rags to fame in four weeks. That is the story of Gully Bop, also commonly known as Country Man, in dancehall circles. In November a video surfaced of an alleged madman freestyling. By the end of the month the video went viral online and by December Gully Bop was... »
Buju Banton legal bill is mounting after a US Court of Appeal dismiss the reggae singer’s application for a new trial. Last year lawyers representing the embattled Grammy-winning reggae star filed an application in the appeal court requesting a new trial on the grounds of juror misconduct. But on Thursday, three judges concluded that the US Appeals Court handed down a ruling that dismissed the cas... »
Birdman and Cash Money Records is $8 million in debt to Lil Wayne and the Young Money rapper is suing the label and his mentor for his money. Lil Wayne and Birdman have been locked in a bitter feud over the last few months with Weezy going on a public rant about wanting to leave the label and getting his album Tha Carter V released. SEE ALSO: Lil Wayne Diss Cash Money & Birdman On New Mixtape ... »
Prison walls can’t slow down Vybz Kartel. The incarcerated dancehall hitmaker is gearing up to drop his new album Vybz Kartel VIKING (Vybz Is King), due in March. Sources close to the former Portmore Empire boss said that TJ Records and Adidjaheim Records have teamed up for the album. “The album is coming and it will be big,” the source told us. “Expect some previously release and some brand new t... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — David Smith, who was convicted in the Turks and Caicos Islands over the fraudulent activities of his ponzi scheme Olint, was released from prison on Thursday, the Turks and Caicos Sun is reporting. He was released from “over the last 12 hours”, the news organisation reports. His early release from jail was reportedly due to good behaviour. Smith was sentenced in August 2011 to ... »
Gully Bop, aka Country Man, went from rags to fame in less than four weeks. I still remember that viral video of a homeless, toothless, and assumed madman freestyling like his life depends on it. But while Gully Bop is no madman, he only has two teeth. But two kind dental surgeons says that they are willing to change that for the deejay all for free. Bop recently missed the appointment with the tw... »
Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Stevie J could be heading to prison over his whopping $1 million child support bill. Stevie is already down in history as one of the worst fathers ever after he stiffed his baby mother out of child support for several years amounting to over $1 million. According to TMZ, a grand jury indicted the producer and love and hip hop star and now he could be facing up to 2-ye... »
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – President Donald Ramotar Tuesday announced May 11 as the date for general and regional elections here, less than five years after his ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) won the polls in November 2011. In a brief radio and television address to the nation, Ramotar, who had been under severe pressure to name a date for the polls after proroguing Parliament last Novemb... »
Claudia Gardner, Assignment Coordinator WESTERN BUREAU: Reggae recording artiste Queen Ifrica says politicians should pay keen attention to the criticisms of them made by artistes at events such as Rebel Salute, in order to enable them to better address the country’s social problems. Ifrica was speaking to The Star in an exclusive interview following her performance on Night Two of Rebel Sal... »
Dancehall artiste Gully Bop, shaken up in a motor vehicle accident, claimed that reckless driving by the other party led to the car crash on Thursday morning. “You blind, you out of order with your little out-dated car? You better ready to come fix back wi car. You better line up fi do that. Ah Gully Bop this ah talk, the international,” the dancehall sensation said in an interview with Loop News ... »
Chris Brown has had another close call during another club gig. On the weekend he was performing at the San Jose nightclub when gunshots rang out sending everyone into a panic. According to LA Times, Brown was performing at approximately 1:20 Am on Sunday morning. He was performing his hit single “Loyal” when suddenly shots rang out inside of the club sending everyone into a panic and Chris Brown ... »
Vybz Kartel is locked behind bars but his legacy lives on as the deejay’s popularity soars to new heights. The incarcerated deejay’s release his new music video for his single “One” produced by Good Good Productions. The clip starts out with an aerial view of a section of Kingston and ZJ Chrome in the background making an announcement. The clip then move to a reporter and a group of people protest... »
Vybz Kartel life in prison is getting interesting. Urban Islandz learned that there was a plot to murder the dancehall star in prison. Sources told Urban Islandz that an ancillary worker smuggled two bottles of a poisonous substance and two ratchet knives into the maximum security section of the prison where Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused are serving their life sentences. “I don’t have all t... »
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Minister of National Security Gary Griffith said yesterday the ministry was looking at the banning of glass bottles since it can be used “as a weapon of choice” during Carnival celebrations scheduled for February 16 and 17. He also said there would be “heavy emphasis” with regard to security during Jouvert celebrations. He also said there would be zero tolerance for... »
BY SIMONE MORGAN Observer reporter DANCEHALL artiste Mavado has responded to a recent petition to have him deported from the United States. In an exclusive with the Jamaica Observer, Mavado — whose given name is David Brooks — said a former business associate is behind the scheme. “Is somebody that used to work with me. Me find out him no real and let him go, so a fi him way dis to get... »
