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Tarrus Riley and musician friends bring holiday joy with free concert in Jamaica (Pictures and Video)

Irie Dale December 26, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Tarrus Riley brought thousands to Emancipation Park on Thursday and used his friends in the entertainment industry to bring them non-stop joy for nearly eight hours at his annual free concert, Let Live Music Live. Even though the show went past its scheduled end time and had an almost impromptu finish at nearly 1:30 am, many more artistes were lined up backstage ready to entertain the gathering fo... »

Veteran Reggae Roots Singer Michael Prophet is dead

Irie Dale December 22, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

MICHAEL Prophet, one of the many roots singers who emerged from the Jamaican dancehall during the 1980s, died in London at age 60. Best known in Jamaica for the 1980 hit song Gunman, Prophet (real name Michael George Haynes) succumbed to cancer. Typical of artistes who worked the dancehall circuit, Prophet recorded for a number of producers, most notably Henry “Junjo” Lawes and Vivian “Yabby You” ... »

Vybz Kartel shows off his Christmas Clarks collection and his daugther

Irie Dale December 22, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Vybz Kartel shows off his Christmas gifts which include a couple pairs of Desert Clarks and a visit from his daughter. One of Kartel’s biggest singles of his career is his 2009 mega-hit “Clarks” and his love for the iconic show brand has not changed despite seeing him rocking Jordans in prison recently. The Worl’Boss posted photos of some of his unique Desert boots on Instagram last week which arr... »

Ninja Man Sentences To Life In Prison (Picture and Video)

Irie Dale December 19, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Ninjaman, his son Janiel Ballentine, and Dennis Clayton were sentenced to life in prison with hard labor. Ninja Man and another prisoner being led away from court – Ricardo Maklyn photo A Jamaican high court judge handed down the harsh prison sentence on Monday in the Home Circuit court in Kingston. Ninjaman and his two co-accused were found guilty of murder of Ricardo Johnson, aka Ricky Tro... »

NINJA MAN sentencing postponed until Monday

Irie Dale December 16, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Ninjaman sentencing in the Supreme Court in on Friday was pushed back to Monday. The sentencing hearing was off to a rocky start due to a shortage of handcuff used by the police detail who escort prisoners to court. The deejay’s attorney told the court that officers had a delay in bringing the convicted deejay to court because of same handcuff shortage. Nevertheless, Ninjaman, his son Janiel, and ... »

Vybz Kartel turning Rasta in prison…..deejay posts new photo of social media

Irie Dale December 16, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

The incarcerated dancehall star posted a new photo of himself taken recently. Kartel always find ways to connect with his fans and keep them entertained despite being incarcerated for the past six years. On Friday night, he abruptly uploaded a photo of himself on Instagram sending the Gazanation into a frenzy. “Yesterday..”DEM A WONDER HOW MI DO DIS….BUT AS MI LOCKS GET LONGER HEATHEN HEART IT A T... »

Chornixx calls for dancehall artistes to release more positive music

Irie Dale December 11, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Chronixx is calling on dancehall artists to release more positive music. The reggae singer has been vocal about the type of music he chooses to focus on and often weighs in on other artists music that he thinks are not socially acceptable, including music from controversial figures like Vybz Kartel. Chronixx performed in front a jam-packed crowd at Mas Camp in Kingston last weekend where he took t... »

Bob Marley Being Killed By CIA AGENT Story IS A HOAX

Irie Dale December 11, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, News

The reggae legend died in May 1981 and his official cause of death is cancer. Since his untimely death, there have been a number of conspiracies surrounding what or whom may have played a role in the ending of his life. One such conspiracy is that the CIA has something to do with his death bu infiltrating his circle in the late 1970s and ultimately did something to end his life in 1981. This week,... »

CHRONIXX BROUGHT OUT PROTOJE AND RAVERS CLAVERS AT CHRONOLOGY TOUR AT MAS CAMP

Irie Dale December 6, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Chronixx brought along some friends, Protoje and Ravers Clavers, for his Chronixx Live concert in Kingston. The roots reggae singer pulled a massive crowd out to Mas Camp in Kingston on Friday for the latest stop in his hugely successful Chronology world tour. The singer is currently at the helm of the current reggae revival movement and fans of the genre all over the world are taking notes. A lar... »

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill founder, CEO commits suicide in Bronx factory

Irie Dale December 3, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Bronx, DEC. 2017, News

The founder and CEO of Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill killed himself inside his Bronx factory Saturday, police sources said. Lowell Hawthorne, 57, shot himself inside the Park Ave. building near E. 173rd St. in Claremont about 5:30 p.m., sources said. More than a dozen current and former employees stood in disbelief outside the factory hours later. Some had tears rolling down their chee... »

Chronixx sold out in Kingston, Jamaica last night (VIDEO)

Irie Dale December 2, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Last night opening show in the Jamaican leg of the Caribbean tour of reggae artiste Chronixx has been sold out. The organising team of the event set for the Mas Camp in St Andrew reports that no tickets will be available at the gate, while there are only limited tickets left for the Montego Bay leg set for tomorrow at Pier 1. According to event producer Jerome Hamilton, the support for the concert... »

CHRONIXX, DAMIAN MARLEY & MORGAN HERITAGE GETS GRAMMY NOMINATION 2018

Irie Dale December 1, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Chronixx, Damian Marley and Morgan Heritage are the only three Jamaicans among the nominees for Best Reggae Album. The Recording Academy released the list of nominees for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards yesterday and JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with eight and seven nominations respectively. They are competing with some other big names in categories like Record of the Year, Album of the Y... »

RIHANNA ATTENDS UNVEILING OF HER STREET IN BARBADOS (WELCOME TO RIHANNA DRIVE)

Irie Dale December 1, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2017, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Rihanna was in Barbados on Thursday for the unveiling of her street Rihanna Drive. The Bajan government has been planning to rename the street after the famous pop star for months now and its finally happen. The street was formerly named Westbury New Road but citizens campaigned for the government to change it to Rihanna Drive in honor of the most famous star ever from the island. The 29-year-old ... »

Jamaica’s Davina Bennett finishes 3rd at Miss Universe final

Irie Dale November 27, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, NOV. 2017

KINGSTON, Jamaica — For the first time since 2010, Jamaica has secured a top 3 placement in the Miss Universe pageant. Davina Bennett, Miss Universe Jamaica 2017, finished in 3rd place at the final of the Miss Universe which was held tonight in Las Vegas. As her name was announced in third place, rounds of boos echoed in the background. A similar situation happened in 2014 when Jamaica’s rep... »

Ninjaman Conviction Caused By Fight Over Kitchen Space

Irie Dale November 24, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, MAY 2017

Ninja Man is staring down a life sentence in prison and will likely run into the likes of Vybz Kartel who he once had a beef with. The dancehall legend was convicted on Monday by a seven-member jury panel. The artist, born Desmond Balentin, his son Janiel and Dennis Clayton were all found guilty of the killing of Ricardo Johnson, a crime that could have been easily avoided. According to the Direct... »

Ninjaman and His Son Found Guilty Of Murder

Irie Dale November 24, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, NOV. 2017

Ninja Man and his son, Janiel, were found guilty of murder in the Home Circuit Court on Monday. The dancehall legend, real name Desmond Ballentine, his Janiel, and Dennis Clayton were found guilty by a seven-member jury who deliberated for three hours. According to the prosecution, the three men murdered 20-year-old Ricardo Johnson, aka Ricky Trooper, from Marl Road, Kingston 13 in March 2009. The... »

Dancehall Artiste Alkaline Stops Skin Bleaching and Dancehall Fans Cosign

Irie Dale November 17, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, NOV. 2017

Alkaline may have stopped skin bleaching and dancehall fans are giving him two thumbs up. The Vendetta boss posted a video on Instagram last night promoting an upcoming show in New Jersey. Some of his fans quickly noticed that he looked a lot darker than he did recently. “Alka a turn back black them dead ya now general,” one fan wrote, while another added, “Can’t even break down Alkaline progressi... »

Dancehall Ace Ninjaman Murder Case Verdict Expected Tomorrow

Irie Dale November 17, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, NOV. 2017

Ninjaman will likely know his fate tomorrow when a high court judge is expected to hand down a ruling in his murder trial. The dancehall legend is back behind bars after being discharged fom the hospital earlier this week after having a mild heart attack. The prosecution closed their case last week Friday and the defense attorney submitted a no case submission. The trial is being held behind close... »

Dancehall Artist Unicorn Shot and Killed In Kingston

Irie Dale November 14, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, NOV. 2017

ancehall artist Unicorn was shot and killed in Kingston on Sunday. Details about the killing are still sketchy, but police sources confirmed that the 43-year-old deejay, real name Donovan McMurray, was shot and killed by a few armed men on Bowens Road in Kingston 13, Sunday afternoon. Police officers responded to a call that reported someone was shot and found his lifeless body laying on the road ... »

Vybz Kartel Set To Meet Second Daughter For First Time

Irie Dale November 13, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, NOV. 2017

Vybz Kartel will be meeting his second daughter for the first time. Since around last year summer, there have been rumors claiming that Vybz Kartel has a second daughter that he has never met. A female posted a video on social media showing off the toddler while proclaiming that the incarcerated deejay is the little girl’s father. At the time Kartel denied the allegations and his common-law wife S... »

Chronixx Building Schools In Jamaica and Ghana

Irie Dale November 11, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, NOV. 2017

Chronixx is using his own resources and his star power for a worthy cause. The reggae singer announced on Instagram this week that he is building a school in Ghana and refurbishing another school in his homeland Jamaica. “We are now working with some of our elders of the Rastafari community and sisters like [Donisha] to make this into a possibility by JULY 2018,” he wrote. Chronixx will be teaming... »

Nicki Minaj Brother Jelani Convicted Of Raping 11-year-old Girl

Irie Dale November 11, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NOV. 2017

Nicki Minaj brother Jelani Maraj was convicted of raping an 11-year-old girl who was his stepdaughter. A jury returned the guilty verdict on Thursday after hours of deliberation, NY Daily News reported. Maraj, 38, sat in court stoned face as the verdict was read out. The highly publicized case saw the young girl and her brother testifying while giving graphic details of her sexual encounter with M... »

Dancehall DJ Spice Is The Queen of Dancehall Says Fans (VIDEO)

Irie Dale November 6, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, NOV. 2017

Dancehall fans have spoken and the overwhelming majority thinks Spice is the new queen. Beenie Man and Spice ignited a heated debate this week with their ongoing back-and-forth about the issue of her being the new dancehall queen. According to Beenie, Spice is more like a self-appointed designated queens of dancehall, but Lady Saw is still very much the queen. Seems the vast majority of dancehall ... »

Veteran DeeJay Ninja Man Had a Heart Attack In Court Halts Murder Trial

Irie Dale November 6, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, NOV. 2017

Ninja Manreportedly suffered a heart attack in court during his in camera murder trial on Friday. The dancehall legend is currently on trial for a decade-old murder case, but on Friday morning a judge was forced to adjourn the trial after the deejay got sick inside the courtroom. Sources close to the artist told Dancehall HipHop that Ninja Man likely suffered a heart attack in court and was strugg... »

Vybz Kartel Gets Featured On AMC’s Preacher

Irie Dale October 30, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2017

Vybz Kartel gets another mainstream feature this time on the soundtrack for AMC’s supernatural action serious Preacher. Despite being incarcerated since 2011, Vybz Kartel has remained very much relevant in Jamaica’s dominant music form, dancehall. The Gazanation leader, aka Worl’Boss, has added significantly to his vast catalog during his time behind bars. This year he did a collaboration with Man... »