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Vanessa Bryant Settles Law Suit With Helicopter Company after the DEATH of Kobe, Gianna and 7 Others

Irie Dale June 24, 2021 2021 EVENTS, LOS ANGELES, Sports

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s widow sued the company that operated the helicopter in the January 2020 crash that killed her husband and her daughter Gianna along with seven other passengers. Sources revealed that on Tuesday Vanessa Bryant’s team of lawyers filed a notice of settlement at the court in Los Angeles. The terms for settlement were not released to everyone. The wrongful death lawsuit wa... »

Jamaica Olympic Legend Veronica Campbell-Brown Retires from Athletics

Irie Dale June 24, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Jamaica, Sports

Veronica Campbell Brown announced her retirement in an emotional post on social media hours ago The Jamaican Olympic legend who is one of Jamaica’s most decorated athletes is affectionately called VCB by many of her fans. She wrote about climbing up the ladder of success, after leaving a small town in Trelawny, through the Grace of God, she remembered how she, excelled in the Olympic games and the... »

Uber App Launched in Kingston and St Catherine

Irie Dale June 18, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

The Uber App that was already being used in many places around the Globe was finally launched in Jamaica, and the owners mentioned how happy they were to contribute to Jamaica’s post COVID recovery. Uber reported that the launch gives visitors and residents in Kingston and St Catherine an accessible alternative to getting around, while some individuals will earn extra money. Guardian Insurance wil... »

Vybz Kartel Appeal: Court Rule Lawyer Can Examine Phone For Tampering

Irie Dale June 18, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Vybz Kartel scored a small legal win in his ongoing appeal case to overturn his 2014 murder conviction. One of the state’s most potent pieces of evidence used to convict Dancehall veteran Vybz Kartel, a Blackberry smartphone, is being reexamined. According to reports in the Jamaica Gleaner, the infamous cellular phone, which it was claimed contained irrefutable evidence in the form of text and voi... »

Shaggy Details How Jamaica’s Homophobic Label Hurt His Career Overseas

Irie Dale June 12, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Shaggy says Jamaica’s reputation as a homophobic country led to him being barred from a television network album promotion of one of his projects with British musician Sting. Speaking on a Sound Chat Radio interview that explored the link between dancehall music and criminality on the island, Shaggy said the TV network had a problem with him because of the misconceived notion of Jamaica The “It Wa... »

Dancehall Artiste Rygin King Travels to the US For Spinal Injury Treatment

Irie Dale June 7, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall artiste Rygin King has left the island to seek treatment in the United States for the bad spinal injuries he received last year from being shot. The entertainer was attacked in June of 2020 with his entourage by gunmen in the district of Struie, Westmoreland where he was shot three times. A woman who worked in customer service was unfortunately killed on the scene by the criminals. Rygin... »

Dancehall Artiste Jahmiel Gets Baptized – VIDEO

Irie Dale May 31, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Today marks a new chapter in Dancehall artiste Jahmiel’s life, as he made the bold decision to give his life over to God. The ceremony was shown live and included an introduction from a female elder in the church, as well as a very thought-provoking sermon from the pastor. The woman of God who introduced the pastor spoke of the bold manner in which Jahmiel made his decision, to put a foot forward ... »

Beenie Man Slams Jamaican Gov’t Over Mocha Fest & Rick’s Cafe Party Scandal

Irie Dale May 31, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Beenie Man calls out double standard of Jamaican government after Mocha Fest and Rick’s Cafe scandal party scandal. Jamaicans are outraged by what they perceive to be a double standard in the entertainment industry after pictures and videos of the recent Mocha Fest Party Series emerged on social media on Thursday, May 27. Of course, the public is sharing their rage on social media, as Jamaicans ha... »

Sean Paul & Konshens Featured On “Fast & Furious 9” Soundtrack

Irie Dale May 28, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Sean Paul and Konshens are among the star-studded lineup for Fast 9 soundtrack. Fast and Furious 9 is expected to hit theatres on June 25, and dancehall and reggae fans should be in for a treat when they hear the voices of Sean Paul and Konshens who are both included on the movie’s soundtrack. Universal Studio’s F9: The Fast Saga is expected to bring the same high energy, seat gripping, popcorn sp... »

Ja$30,000-plus monthly child support order for Jamaican Sprinter Asafa Powell

Irie Dale May 23, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Jamaica, Sports

he closely guarded details of the outcome of the child support case against star athlete, Jamaican Asafa Powell, are finally out. The former 100-metre world record holder was ordered to pay the sum of $30,000 per month, plus half of the medical expenses and half the educational expenses accumulated by his daughter until she reaches the age of 18. Powell’s daughter was conceived with his form... »

Dancehall Artiste Tommy Lee Sparta Gets ORAL SEX in Prison

Irie Dale May 23, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Flankers, Montego Bay Dancehall artiste, Tommy Lee Sparta, who was recently sentenced to three years in prison after being found with an illegal firearm, is now singing about his sexual rendezvous while behind bars. His activities include receiving oral sex from his enemy’s baby mother. Tommy Lee, whose real name is Leroy Russell Jr, recently released a grimy track with notably violent lyrics, whi... »

Spice, Shaggy and Sean Paul Booked For Good Morning America

Irie Dale May 22, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ATLANTA, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

After, dropping their first song as a trio, Dancehall veteran’s, Shaggy, Sean Paul and Spice will appear on “Good morning America”, one of the country’s biggest morning shows. The appearances will take place on the Tv program’s Summer concert series, on June 11, which was also announced on their Instagram page. Shaggy also shared the information on his Instagram account, which shows that they will... »

Dancehall Diva Dovey Magnum Arrested By ICE In Atlanta, Faces Deportation

Irie Dale May 22, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dovey Magnum has been detained by immigration officials in the United States. Sources said on Friday that the “Bawl Out” singer was held during a raid at an undisclosed location in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday (May 19). We’re told that officers from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division is holding the dancehall artist at the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia. At the time of thi... »

Beenie Man Fined $150k for Breaching Covid Rules

Irie Dale May 19, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

The dancehall star Beenie Man, breached the Disaster Risk Management Act, when he hosted an illegal party in Shrewsbury district, St Elizabeth, on Sunday, November 29, 2020. In December, the 47-year-old popular dancehall artiste was charged by the Black River police and he plead guilty not long after. He was fined $150,000 in the St Elizabeth Parish Court recently. Beenie Man, whose given name is ... »

Shaggy’s Wife Puts Jamaica Gleaner on Blast for Misinformation

Irie Dale May 19, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Rebecca Burrell, the wife of Jamaican-born international recording artiste, Shaggy, is not pleased with information the Jamaica Gleaner published about the Shaggy Foundation’s use of any money made from previous Shaggy and Friends Concerts. Mrs. Burrell, notably angered, posted a series of tweets on her social media platform, blasting the newspaper, asking for a retraction of the false information... »

Jamaica College and Edwin Allen won Champs 2021 in Jamaica

Irie Dale May 16, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Jamaica, Sports

Hours ago the curtains came down on one of Jamaica’s most watched early events, the ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Champs which was kept at the national stadium in Kingston. After five days of competing, Jamaica College came out on top in the boys section of the championship while Edwin Allen was on top with points in the girls section. Congratulations to Jamaica College who got a total of 328.... »

Bounty Killer Blast Dancehall Artists Supporting Criminals Amid Police & Gunmen Shootout

Irie Dale May 11, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Bounty Killer did not hold back on giving his opinion on the violence currently gripping Jamaica. The dancehall legend speaks out after receiving the news of a shootout that took place earlier today on Trafalgar Road in New Kingston that left two gunmen dead and another in custody. The shootout, which took place at a rather busy intersection in the Kingston 5 area around midday, was captured by a ... »

Vybz Kartel Wins TVJ’s King Of Dancehall Poll

Irie Dale May 1, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Vybz Kartel is thanking his loyal Gaza fans, for their supporting in voting for him on a TVJ poll that asked who is the current King of Dancehall. He recently made the acknowledgement via Instagram, where he also posted a picture of the poll In the poll it could be seen where other artistes such as Popcaan, Alkaline, Masicka and Dexta Daps were all part of, however, “The Worl Boss” came out victor... »

Sean Paul Foundation Donates 200 Tablets To School Children In Jamaica

Irie Dale April 30, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Sean Paul donates 200 tablets to children in need across Jamaica through his foundation. The Sean Paul Foundation is giving back to the public as the artist jumps in to assist with the crisis that students are facing as the Coronavirus pandemic continues and schools remain closed. As a result, children have had to switch to virtual learning, but many are facing challenges as they do not have acces... »

Popcaan Hit With Several Traffic Charges, Says Cops Targeted Him

Irie Dale April 27, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Popcaan says cops targeting him after being hit with several traffic related charges. The Unruly Boss will have to answer to multiple breaches of the Road Traffic Act after an encounter with police yesterday, April 25. According to the police report, Popcaan, whose real name is André Sutherland, was allegedly traveling with his entourage in a nine-vehicle caravan when he was stopped by the St Thom... »

Bunny Wailer’s Children Settles His Hospital Debts Making Way For His Funeral

Irie Dale April 27, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

The late legendary reggae icon Bunny Wailer’s hospital bills have been settled, his children confirmed. The development means that he can now be laid to rest without any controversy surrounding the later Wailer’s medical debt. The information was confirmed by his children through a statement. The statement also lists Bunny Wailer’s son, Abijah Livingston as the official go-to person for any inform... »

Latest Scenes from St. Vincent’s Volcano Affected Areas (VIDEO)

Irie Dale April 25, 2021 2021 EVENTS, News, ST. VINCENT

Currently, areas in St. Vincent remains buried under ash after eruptions rocked the Caribbean island starting on Wednesday. Eruptions from the La Soufriere volcano on the northern part of the island, have displaced about 20,000 people and 4,000 of them are living in shelters around the island. A video has been released online with the prime minister and media personnels venturing into the worst af... »

Woman Nearly Lost Her Sight After She Mistakenly Used Nail Glue for Eye Drops

Irie Dale April 25, 2021 2021 EVENTS, MICHIGAN, News

A Michigan woman made a mistake after she thought a bottle of nail glue was an eye drop and almost lost her vision last week. Reports stated that Yacedrah Williams was asleep, but she woke up at 1 a.m. and tried to remove her contact lenses because they were too dry. She searched inside her purse for her eye drops, and pulled out a bottle of nail glue by mistake. She dropped the liquid in her eye ... »

Popcaan’s Eye Needs Treatment after Injury – Video

Irie Dale April 25, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, Jamaica

The Unruly Boss seemingly is in a spot of bother after he woke up with an injured eye, according to Popcaan he believes Mosquitoes did his eye dirty however it’s unclear what for certain caused what seems to be an infection to his right eye. “Grandma what’s that what’s that?” Popcaan asked while his grandmother tried her best to nurse his eye back to normal with what appears to be a heated rag. “l... »

Tiger Woods ON CRUTCHES Recovering From Terrible Car Crash

Irie Dale April 24, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Sports

It is now 2 months since Tiger Woods crashed his Genesis GV80 SUV, down the side of a hill. Reports are that he was driving, in the vicinity of Rancho Palos Verdes when the accident happened. At that time he was heading to the golf course The accident so far, has cost him a spot in the Master’s Tournament however, considering the injuries the legendary Golf player received he would not even be abl... »