A Jamaican disc jockey who raped a severely drunk woman passed out in the back of a car is to spend the next six and a half years in prison in Canada. 29 year old Haldane Raynor — who performed in clubs as DJ Capone — was sentenced yesterday after earlier pleading guilty to sexual assault causing bodily harm. Raynor — who has permanent resident status in Canada — will li... »
Larry Glazer and his wife, Jane, both died in a plane crash off the coast of Jamaica, according to several news reports. The couple, both 68, left Rochester in New York this morning for Naples, Florida. But Glazer became unresponsive and NORAD scrambled two fighter jets to escort the plane on its aimless flight. It crashed off the North East coast of Jamaica at 1:15 p.m., after running out of fuel... »
It will cost more to give up American citizenship EFFECTIVE Friday, fees for certain consular services, including visa applications and the renunciation of US citizenship, are being changed to reflect actual processing costs to US embassies and consulates worldwide. The pending changes were announced in a release to the media by the US Embassy in Kingston. Fees for family-based and fiancé(e) immig... »
Is Floyd Mayweather suffering from a case of the bitter ex or did he really beat his former fiance Shantel Jackson. Shantel Jackson has filed a lawsuit against the boxing legend and she is making some damaging claims. During a press conference yesterday. Jackson, accompanied by her attorney Gloria Allred, told reporters that Floyd Mayweather assaulted her on several occasions and even once pulled ... »
Young Thug is making headlines this week again for his controversial Instagram captions. The Atlanta trap rapper posted a video of himself performing at a concert and was joined on stage by his new boss Birdman. “Me and my lover dripping!!!! Like always!!!. “@birdman5star f**k with me fool” Young Thug wrote in the caption for the video on Instagram Just last week Young Thug became a trendin... »
Vybz Kartel conspiracy case co-accused Andre “Pim Pim” Henry was dumped by his lawyer. Henry, Vybz Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, and Gaza Slim, real name Vanessa Saddler, are all charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice after an incident involving the deejay’s murder case. But now the case is being stalled after Andre Henry’s lawyer dropped him over unpaid fees. Kartel’s lawyer,... »
Eight months after the first case of chikungunya was detected in the region, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is warning CARICOM countries to be prepared for the full impact of the mosquito-borne virus. CARPHA Executive Director, Dr James Hospedales, told the Caribbean Media Corporation that almost all CARICOM countries have now reported cases of the virus. To date rhere are more tha... »
Mr Vegas is today mourning the loss of his mother, affectionately referred to as Mama Lucille. After suffering from a stroke early yesterday morning. She developed Pneumonia and was hospitalized in critical condition at the University Hospital of the West Indies, she however never recovered from the effects of the stroke and died last night. Mamma Lucille would have been 83 later this month. Mr Ve... »
BANGALORE, (AFP) – Sprint superstar Usain Bolt said Tuesday he wanted to play cricket for Jamaica as a youngster but his father convinced him to take up track and field instead. Bolt, the world’s fastest man, could have followed in the footsteps of Jamaican speedsters Michael Holding and Courtney Walsh, who struck fear into the hearts of batsmen while playing for the West Indies in the... »
Reggae/Dancehall artiste Tarrus Riley release the video for his soulful single “Burning Desire.” The video starts out with dancehall deejay Ding Dong introducing Tarrus Riley at a live performance. Tarrus Reliy performed with The Black Soil Band. watch video below: »
Suge Knight live to tell the tale of being shot several times except he will not cooperate with the cops. The former Death Row Records head was shot at least six times during an incident at a pre-VMAs at 1OAK nightclub. According to reports, Suge Knight was released from the Cedars-Sinai hospital on Thursday morning. RadarOnline also reported that Suge Knight was the intended target of the shootin... »
FERGUSON, United States — Members of the Ferguson Police Department wear body cameras during a rally in the town on the weekend. (PHOTO: AFP) WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Police in the US town of Ferguson, roiled by protests after the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager, are now wearing body cameras in a bid to calm local anger, a news report said. More than 1,000 protesters again mar... »
Aidonia is making his European fans know that he will not be performing at an upcoming concert in Amsterdam. “Dancehall Sweets – 3 Year Anniversary” concert is slated for September 5 and Aidonia is on the roster. But the deejay released a video telling his fans that he will not be performing on the show due to some mendacious activities by the alleged organizers. “I wasn’t contracted for that even... »
Rihanna is the hottest pop star on the planet right now and she has two of the hottest guys in hip-hop desperate for her attention. Rihanna and Drake were recently spotted partying together at a club in NYC, prompting rumors that they have rekindled their romance. But a close source to the Bajan pop star told Urban Islandz that is not the case. Rihanna and Drake are still very much two single peop... »
Sean Paul has added another #1 to Enrique Iglesias’ Bailando chart catalogue The English version of the single currently holds the coveted position on the iTunes Latin music top 100 chart. Bailando has been topping charts across Europe and the Americas. To date the song has hit #1 on various charts in 35 countries Sean Paul is featured on the English version of the song which has gained populari... »
LANCASTER, California (AP) — A jury on Friday found a man guilty of murder after his pit bulls mauled a woman to death in a high desert town in California where residents said they carried rocks and guns for protection against packs of dogs. Alex Donald Jackson, 31, was convicted of second-degree murder and could get 24 years to life in prison at his sentencing scheduled for October 3. Jacks... »
Hot new rapper Bobby Shmurda could see his career short lived after being busted for a gun possession. According to TMZ, Shmurda, real name Ackquille Pollard, was arrested on June 3 in the Brownsville area of Brooklyn after cops say him brandishing a firearm at an apartment complex. Cops say he tried to hide the gun in a couch when they went to investigate the incident. He was arrested and later c... »
Tommy Lee has finally admit that it was his voice in that embarrassing voice note leaked online in May. In the audio clip obtained by Urban Islandz, Tommy Lee could be heard venting to a UIM producer about releasing his music. The “Psycho” deejay initially denied the legitimacy of the voice note but during a recent interview with Gibbo. Tommy Lee says it was him. “I was just venting around a membe... »
Beres Hammond celebrates his 59th birthday on Thursday August 28, 2014. The king of lovers rock was born in Annotto Bay, Jamaica in 1955. His career as a reggae singer began in the 1970s. But it was not until the 1990s that Hammond saw huge global success. Last year Beres Hammond was honored with the Order Of Jamaica for his “exceptional and dedicated contribution to the Jamaican music industry.” ... »
Comedy legend Joan Rivers is currently in critical condition in a New York City hospital. According to TMZ, Joan Rivers stopped breathing Thursday morning while undergoing a throat surgery at a clinic. Sources say she stopped breathing during the surgery on her vocal cords and was rushed to Mount Sinai hospital in New York. The 911 called told dispatchers that they have someone “in either cardiac ... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The sold out Jamaican Mafia movie premiere that was supposed to be held last night at the Sunrise Multiplex Cinemas, Valley Stream in New York never happened. Promoters Irie Jam, Thursday morning, are in a quandary about what actually caused the cancellation of the premiere. “We are deeply sorry for what transpired last night but the decision to cancel the event was... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Veronica Campbell Brown of Jamaica won the Zurich Diamond League 100 metres in 11.04 seconds Thursday clocking the same time as second place Muroiel Ahoure. Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare, who defeated Campbell Brown to win the Commonwealth Games was third in 11.06 seconds. Kerron Stewart finished fifth in 11.19 seconds. source: jamaica observer »
Soca stars Bunji Garlin and Fay Ann Lyons were in fine form on yesterday’s BET 106 & Park, dubbed 106 & Carnival Live. It was a carnival affair for the popular music countdown show. Dancehall stars Wayne Marshall, Elephant Man, Kranium, and QQ also appeared on the show. Watch the performance below. »
JAMAICA’S Alia Atkinson kicked off her 2014/2015 FINA World Cup campaign with a master class in breaststroke sprinting, when she won the 100m in Doha, Qatar. Swimming from lane four at FINA/MASTBANK Swimming World Cup, Atkinson had a bullet start with a reaction time of 0.69 seconds. By the time she turned at the first wall she already had a body length lead. At the half-way mark her split w... »
Young Jeezy finds himself in new legal troubles following an arrest yesterday. According to TMZ, the Atlanta rapper was taken behind bars after an assault rifle was found in his possession. Sources say cops recovered the high powered weapon during their investigation into the shooting death of a man at Wiz Khalifa’s concert on Friday in Mountain View, CA. During their investigation, Irvine PD sear... »
