Jamaica is ranked third on a list of the most murderous countries in the world.The list is included in the United Nations and the World Health Organization 2014 Global Status Report on Violence Prevention. Worldwide in 2012, there were 475,000 murder victims. Sixty percent comprised males between 15 and 44 years old. Half of the homicide victims died by the gun. Latin America was classified as the... »
Dancehall artiste Lady Saw has revealed that she was abused as a child. As a result, she has launched a foundation geared at assisting abused women and children. According to the Grammy award-winning deejay, who recently released a new album called Alter Ego, half of the proceeds from album sales will go towards the Lady Saw Foundation. “I had the idea for years now but my lawyer at the time... »
New York rapper Bobby Shmurda taken into police custody on Wednesday following his arrest in a massive drug sting by NYPD. The specific charges are not yet known because the indictment is sealed according to TMZ. But NYPD says the sting operation was part of a long-term investigation. SEE ALSO: Bobby Shmurda Scores First Billboard Top 10 With “Hot Boy” But it’s very clear that Shmurda, real name A... »
Rihanna and Usain Bolt could be bumping heads regularly at the Puma headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany soon. The Bajan pop icon flew into the sports wear head office on Monday night to sign a new deal with the company that will see her taking on a new role as a Creative Director and a global ambassador. Up to now Usain Bolt was the biggest name Puma has behind the brand, but now Rihanna will ... »
The Jamaican government has welcomed the announcement by US President Barak Obama to normalise relations with Cuba. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Arnaldo Brown, says it will offer opportunities for Jamaican businesses. The ruling People’s National Party (PNP), on Wednesday said it has “positively received” the announcement of changes in policy regarding Cuba. “As a poli... »
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — US prosecutors said Tuesday they will not charge veteran comedian Bill Cosby over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1974. About 20 women have accused the 77-year-old Emmy and Golden Globe winner of sexual assault or rape in alleged incidents dating mostly from decades ago, but so far only former Playboy hostess Ju... »
In its second all-star Grammy Salute, CBS will broadcast a two-hour concert dedicated to Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life on February 16. The show will be held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The tribute is dubbed “Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life An All-Star Grammy Salute” and will feature Wonder and contemporary artistes covering his songs as well as other archival mat... »
All elements are aligned for the first staging of the electrifying Charity Concert, Euphoria to be held this Sunday at the LIME Golf Academy in New Kingston. With International Artistes already in Jamaica undertaking the promotional appearances and rehearsals, fans can expect a quality show from a quality line-up of artistes. Performing LIVE for the very first time on a Jamaican stage are Karyn ‘S... »
Country Man aka Gully Bop made his first live TV appearance when he sat down with Winford Williams on OnStage this weekend. The name Gully Bop has become a household name in dancehall in recent weeks after a freestyle video went viral online. The aspiring deejay has since recorded two songs that are getting heavy rotation on radios and dancehall sessions. But Gully Bop is not a total newcomer to d... »
The 2014 Magnum Sting has announced the lineup, as well as, a JM$1.5 million cash prize for the clash. Supreme Promotions, owned by Isiah Laing, is the production company behind Sting, and magnum is the main sponsor for the big event, dubbed the greatest one night reggae show on earth. There are plenty conscious roots reggae artists on this year’s lineup including Nature, Etana, Capleton, Loyal Fl... »
By Balford Henry, Observer Senior Staff Reporter KINGSTON, Jamaica — In the near future Jamaica could be importing cannabis (ganja) from the United States, says Ethan Nadelmann, founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, the leading organization in the United States promoting alternatives to the war on drugs. “Consumer tastes have shifted from outdoor growing, which is what ... »
The man whohas been identified and police are saying he was paid $1 million for the hit. Todd was shot in his arm at approximately 5 a.m. Thursday while closing the Taboo nightclub in Montego Bay which he owned and managed. A license firearm holder who was in his company shot and killed his attacker. Police has since release the name of the dead gunman as 29-year-old Corey Grant of 2 Warehouse Ave... »
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) – Miss South Africa, 22-year-old Rolene Strauss, was crowned Miss World 2014 at the contest’s glitzy final in London on Sunday, with an estimated billion viewers watching on television around the globe. Miss Hungary, Edina Kulcsar, was judged the runner-up and Miss United States, Elizabeth Safrit, came third in the 64th annual competition, contested by wome... »
MONTEGO BAY, St James — The St James police have announced that no permits will be granted for promoters to stage dances in communities where murders/shootings have been committed within 21 days prior to the date of the application. According to a release from the head of the St James Police Division, Superintendent Derrick Champagnie, the move comes against the background of threats made by a num... »
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Police has now identify the gunman who was shot and killed after he wounded nightclub operator and dancehall promoter Corey Todd in the wee hours of Thursday morning. The police recovered a Glock 17 9mm pistol from the dead man. Reports are that about 5:00 am, Todd, who operates the Taboo Nightclub in Fairview, St James, was pounced upon, shot and injured by a lone gunman. ... »
INFLUENTIAL disc jockey Ron Muschette is no longer with radio station IRIE FM. He resigned yesterday “with immediate effect”. No reason was given for the resignation but Muschette, 41, said there is no animosity between h and the station that helped make him one of local entertainment’s biggest names. Muschette joined the all-reggae station in 1999 and hosted the widely-popular W... »
K. Michelle release the video for her single “Something About The Night.” The soulful track is featured on her new album Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? The 1920s themed video saw the R&B diva brings out her inner Billie Holiday. She performed live in front an audience and left everyone in awe. But then she had a hude fight with her manager backstage over money. »
Vybz Kartel former manager and business partner Corey Todd was shot and injured in a robbery attempt early Thursday morning. The incident took place outside the Taboo Night Club in Montego Bay, St James. The club is owned and operated by Corey Todd. An eyewitness said that the businessman/promoter was in the process of closing the club at approximately 5 a.m. Thursday morning when two armed gunmen... »
Nicki Minaj has a new man and he is not Jewish or a DJ, he is Philly rapper Meek Mill. Details about their relationship are beginning to leak slowly and there could be some truth to it. On Monday Nicki Minaj celebrated her 32nd birthday and she posted a photo on Instagram of a very expensive piece of jewelry that she got as a gift from someone that she didn’t name. The whole Pauly D rumor was a bi... »
Konshens has stepped forward to respond to his recent fallout with Masicka and Corey Todd, as well as, a recent diss track from Demarco. Masicka recently released a song where he outlined the reasons why he and Konshens fell out. According to the upcoming dancehall deejay, Konshens wanted him to be soft but he is a gangster artist. But in his defense Konshens say his career was not built on gangst... »
Reggae Sensation Jah Cure kicked of his Life We Live Tour on Thursday October 30 in Hamburg, Germany. The tour is also in support of the newest single Life we Live, which hit iTunes at the #4 spot in July, from his upcoming album scheduled for release in early 2015. The That Girl singer is blazing the Jamaican flag in several European cities as the tour will see a total of 19 shows with stops ... »
The Foota Hype and Ishawna saga is far from over. According to new reports, the veteran sound system selector may have suspected that the couple’s son is not his. An anonymous source close to the couple told Urban Islandz that Foota Hype is in the process of doing a DNA test to ease his mind. Hype thinks that Ishawna might have been cheating on him throughout their entire relationship. “Foota have... »
Diddy knocked out Drake outside Liv Nightclub early Monday morning according to reports. Multiple publications including NY Daily News and TMZ, have reported that Diddy did punched Drake after a heated argument outside the club in Miami last night. Drake was taken to the hospital for injuries he received in the fight with most source seems to pointing the Diddy was the victor. “Drake definitely go... »
Floyd Mayweather is in a state of shock today after witnessing the murder suicide of Stephanie Moseley and Earl Hayes on FaceTime on Monday. The boxing legend was close friends with Earl Hayes who reportedly shot and killed his wife Stephanie Moseley on Monday morning before taking his own life. TMZ, sources say Hayes called Mayweather early Monday morning on FaceTime in a rage saying that his wif... »
BROOKLYN PARK, Maryland (AP) — Police in Maryland have arrested a woman they say put bug spray on her husband’s heart pills after an argument. Anne Arundel County Police say the man and his wife argued Monday evening, and he went to a relative’s home for a while. Police say when the man returned to his home, he started to take a pill, but when he opened the bottle he noticed the pills ... »
