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Jamaican 100M Olympic Sensation Kishane Thompson Going to Ground After Race Causes Concerns: [VIDEO]

Irie Dale January 26, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Sports

Kishane Thompson made his international indoor debut in a 60m dash on Saturday in Astana. While the Olympic silver medallist won his race, there have been some concerns about him falling to the ground afterwards. Thompson was one of the star attractions for the opening of the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting. Living up to expectations, the sprinter won his race in 6.56s, with Ali Anwar Al ... »

Shaggy and Rik Rok’s Classic ‘It Wasn’t Me’ Surpass 1 Billion Spotify Streams [VIDEO]

Irie Dale January 26, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

“This is a billion streams after it already sold millions” Shaggy and Rik Rok’s classic single “It Wasn’t Me” has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, and is now one of only a handful of reggae/dancehall songs reaching that milestone on the biggest music streaming platform in the world. This is also Shaggy’s first song to cross the billion stream mark. Released on November 7... »

Jamaican MP Pushes for Mandatory DNA Testing at Birth

Irie Dale January 19, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

In a startling revelation, two prominent Jamaicans—a celebrated entertainer and a renowned athlete—discovered in 2024 that they were not the biological fathers of the children they had been raising. This revelation has reignited debates on paternity fraud and its emotional and familial consequences, prompting calls for legislative action. Heroy Clarke, Member of Parliament for St. James Central, h... »

Jamaican Olympican Kishane Thompson and Tia Clayton Open Season with 60m PB Wins

Irie Dale January 19, 2025 Uncategorized

23-year-old Jamaican Olympic silver medallist KIshane Thompson kicked off his 2025 season on Saturday, clocking an impressive 6.48s over 60m into a -2.1 headwind, setting a new personal best(PB). The race was run at the Central Hurdles, Relays & Field Events Meet which took place at the GC Foster College in St. Catherine. Watch Thompson’s race below: The local event also saw fellow Jamaican Ol... »

TikTok Ban Upheld in the US: Supreme Court Rejects Appeal, Uncertainty Looms

Irie Dale January 19, 2025 2025 EVENTS, News

A TikTok ban in the United States is set to take effect this Sunday after the Supreme Court unanimously rejected an appeal from the app’s parent company. The ruling upheld legislation that lawmakers argue is necessary to address national security concerns due to TikTok’s ties to China. The decision has sparked disappointment among millions of users and content creators, many of whom rely on the pl... »

Usain Bolt Shares Exact Amount He Lost in SSL Fraud

Irie Dale January 13, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Retired Olympic legend Usain Bolt is still grappling with the loss of millions of USD from 2023, following his involvement with the fraudulent investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). Bolt was one of more than 70 reported victims in a scheme involving tens of millions(USD) in fraud that spanned more than a decade. Being the most vocal of the victims, on Saturday morning, Bolt revealed ... »

Dancehall Artist Busy Signal Denied Canadian Visa Asks Government For Help

Irie Dale January 13, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Busy Signal says he is in disbelief after being denied a Canadian visa. The dancehall veteran shared the news via Instagram on Friday, telling his Canadian fans they won’t see him in concert anytime soon. The deejay called out the Canadian High Commission while asking the Jamaican government to help him with what he calls an “injustice.” Busy Signal also shared a screenshot of the denial letter he... »

WATCH: ‘Worse Wildfire in L.A. History’ Latest Reports

Irie Dale January 10, 2025 2025 EVENTS, CALIFORNIA, News

The wildfire has been going on for three days now with authorities unable to control the spread. 5 persons have died with several communities totally destroyed. As per reports on Thursday, the “fire is zero percent contained”. It is believed to be one of the most destructive natural disasters in Los Angeles. »

‘Grimy’ Illegal Rum Distillery Discovered in Spanish Town, Jamaica WATCH VIDEO

Irie Dale January 10, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Jamaica News, this report from TVJ News shows a make-shift factory set up in an abandoned house in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. The operation was discovered by law enforcers who also found what seems to be stolen motor vehicle parts. »

Sean Paul Makes It into Billboard’s Top 100 Artistes of the 21st Century

Irie Dale January 10, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has achieved another milestone, securing the 88th spot on Billboard’s prestigious ‘Top 100 Artistes of the 21st Century’ list. The list, which highlights the most successful artistes based on their performance on the Billboard 200 albums chart and Billboard Hot 100 songs chart from 2000 to 2024, was unveiled on January 8. Sean Paul, now 52 years old, joins an illustri... »

Jamaica’s Olympian Kishane Thompson to Make Indoor Debut in Astana

Irie Dale January 10, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Sports

Jamaica’s Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson is set to begin his 2025 season with his indoor debut at the Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes on January 25. The event marks the first World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting of the year, and fans are eager to see Thompson in action. The 23-year-old sprinter, who claimed 100m silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics with an impressive 9.79, w... »

Highlights from Beres and Buju’s Intimate 2025 Concert in St. Ann – Marcia Griffiths, Romain Virgo, Bugle, I Wayne, Wayne Wonder

Irie Dale January 6, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

For its highly anticipated second staging, the Intimate 2025 concert by Reggae legends Beres Hammond and Buju Banton delivered an unforgettable night of music and excitement to a jam-packed crowd. The event was held on Saturday night at the Plantation Cove in St. Ann, showcasing some of Jamaica’s most iconic Reggae artistes. The impressive lineup included the Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths, alo... »

Beenie Man Defends ‘King of Dancehall’ Status

Irie Dale January 6, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Vybz Kartel has been touting himself as the current ‘King of Dancehall’ ignoring Beenie Man‘s claim to the throne in a recent OnstageTV interview. “Kartel a the King, suh a nuh nutt’n new,” he stated in the interview. Bounty Killer also hailed Vybz Kartel as a king at Freedom Street, stating, “This man is a lyrical genius… Dancehall pharaoh… and a don’t want you to feel like you are taking anybody... »

Min Marion Hall, aka Lady Saw, Announces Dancehall Return With New Song

Irie Dale June 21, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw, announced that she is releasing a dancehall single almost a decade after she abruptly left the industry after converting to Christianity. Hall, who is now a pastor of her own church, the Holy Ghost Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, has stayed out of the music industry for the most part. In recent times, she has teased singles in the realm of gosp... »

Sizzla Details His Issues With DJ Khaled And Why He Burnt Plaques

Irie Dale June 21, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Reggae artist Sizzla Kalonij says he and DJ Khaled did not have a falling out over money as he addressed the incident in which he is seen burning the plaques he received from collaborating with the We The Best Music head. In December 2022, Sizzla appeared angry as he explained that DJ Khaled had “insulted” him. He was seen tearing up plaques, including the one received for his ‘Father of Asahd’ co... »

Prosecutors Agrees To Offer Vybz Kartel Bail Amid Health Crisis

Irie Dale June 21, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Prosecutors have conceded that instead of not ordering a retrial, Adidjah Palmer, better known as Vybz Katel, and his co-accused could be offered bail, which will help to alleviate the aggravating medical conditions that Kartel is suffering. The artist has heart complications due to his Graves disease diagnosis, and his condition is fast deteriorating while behind bars. On Friday, the prosecution ... »

Chris Brown Got Upset During Performance After Being Stuck In Air – Video

Irie Dale June 14, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW JERSEY

https://yardhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Chris-Brown-Got-Upset-During-Performance-After-Being-Stuck-In-Air-Video.mp4 Chris Brown was clearly unhappy after being stuck in the air for a while during his performance on Tuesday in Newark, NJ. »

Marion Hall aka Lady Saw Announces She’s Releasing New Dancehall Single

Irie Dale June 14, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Minister Marion Hall formerly Lady Saw, is preparing to drop a new single and announced on Thursday that it would be a Dancehall track. The Dancehall artiste turned gospel singer has been fueling rumour’s since Tuesday that she just may be returning to her former career in the secular music industry. After suggesting that it may be best to return to Dancehall to prove just how formidable sh... »

Vybz Kartel’s Heart Operating At 50%, Lawyers Ask Judge To Deny Prosecutors Retrial

Irie Dale June 14, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Criminal defense lawyers closed their arguments on Wednesday after making representations for Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John, urging that the Privy Council should not order a retrial for the men. Ahead of the closing arguments, John Clarke, one of the defense lawyers, raised the question that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution needed to show strong cause a... »

Kartel’s Attorney, Alessandra LaBeach, Gives Update About What Took Place In Court On Monday – Watch Interview

Irie Dale June 11, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Alessandra LaBeach who is a member of Vybz Kartel’s legal team gave an update on Monday outside the Supreme Court – Public Building East, along Barry St, Kingston, telling journalists what took place in the court on the day. “Today we primarily dealt with preliminary issues, issues as it relate to fresh evidence and the admissibility of some of the affidavits, tomorrow we begin the substanti... »

Usain Bolt’s 100m Record Sets New Record

Irie Dale June 9, 2024 2024 EVENTS, Sports

Several years after his retirement from track and field, renowned Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has set yet another record. Bolt currently has the longest-standing 100m record in the history of the sport. Bolt first acquired the 100m world record title in May 2008 at the New York Reebok Grand Prix. A few months later, the athlete would stun audiences at the Beijing Olympics by topping his 9.72 fini... »

Vybz Kartel Urgently In Need Of Surgery {VIDEO}

Irie Dale June 8, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Vybz Kartel life hangs in the balance as reports say his health is deteriorating rapidly behind bars. The dancehall mogul has spent over a decade in a Jamaican prison along with his three co-defendants. The men were charged and previously convicted with the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams, whose body was never found. In the latest development of the ongoing case, the Privy Council in the UK over... »

Kartel Health Update: ‘Mr. Palmer is developing heart failure which may lead to a heart attack’ Per Medical Report

Irie Dale June 8, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Ahead of the pre-trial hearing which is scheduled to begin on June 10, Vybz Kartel‘s son and his lead lawyer Isat Buchanan spoke to FOX-5 News in the hope of informing everyone about the deejay’s deteriorating health situation. “It’s not looking great.. the condition is definitely getting worse,” says Vybz Karrtel‘s first son Likkle Vybz. Buchanan followed up in the interview by stating that despi... »

Sean Kingston Released On $100K Bond For Million Dollar Fraud Case

Irie Dale June 8, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Jamaican American singer Sean Kingston was released on a $100,000 bond on Tuesday after he appeared before a Broward County Court Judge following his arrest along with his mother for allegedly defrauding various victims of over $1 million dollars. The 34-year-old artist, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, is alleged to have defrauded various persons of money, jewelry, furniture, and other commodi... »

Flippa Mafia Details Life As A Drug Kingpin, Getting Beaten In Prison

Irie Dale June 5, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Flippa Mafia is rebuilding his life and music career after being released from prison in 2022. The longtime dancehall artist known for old hits like “Dem Ya” and “Who Me” says after his nearly 10-year stint in prison, he just wants to rehabilitate and teach the youth to be better and not make the same mistakes he did. During a new interview with Anthony Miller on the Entertainment Report, Flippa, ... »