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Killer Whale Asks Humans for Help to Rescue Mother Whale; She Says Thank You With A Gift – Watch Video

Irie Dale June 30, 2023 2023 EVENTS, News

A video of a killer whale stopping a yacht full of people in order to ask for help because of a mother killer whale in distress is making waves on the internet. Footage was captured of a killer whale swimming up to a yacht to get the occupants’ attention by swimming around the boat repeatedly. Realizing that something was wrong, rescuers were called. After they arrived the whales led them to where... »

Spice, Dexta Daps, Skillibeng Performs With Busta Rhymes At BET Awards 2023 WATCH NOW

Irie Dale June 29, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, LOS ANGELES

Busta Rhymes brought out Spice, Dexta Daps, Skillibeng, and more dancehall artists at the 2023 BET Awards Spice, Dexta Daps,Skillibeng and more dancehall artists performed with Busta Rhymes in a tribute to the rap legend at the BET Awards. Award-winning multi-platinum MC and multi-hyphenate Busta Rhymes was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday. Celebrities con... »

Jamaica Ranked Number One in United States Of America Visa Refusal Rates for English-Speaking Caribbean

Irie Dale June 22, 2023 2023 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

With a visa rejection rate of 30.04%, Jamaica holds the No.1 position among the English-speaking countries of the Caribbean for visa refusal based on data published on the U.S. State Department website under the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Jamaica is ranked high on the list of countries with high visa refusal rates, especially in the Caribbean and Central America areas. According to the ranking, ... »

Ninjaman Blasts Queen Ifrica and Gives Lady Saw Her Flowers

Irie Dale June 15, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Ninjaman has released a fourth letter through Empress Mesha as he responds to critics who say that he is not intelligent, and he also calls out Queen Ifica for her diatribe against Minister Marion Hall while offering his thoughts on the current state of music. In the letter shared on Tuesday, the artist says intelligence is “not proven until it is absolutely necessary, education never rears its he... »

New Footage of Mavado’s Son Dante Brooks in Prison Surfaces Online – Watch Videos

Irie Dale June 11, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Reported Footage of Dante Brooks, the son of popular dancehall deejay David Brooks, has surfaced online as he continues to serve a life sentence in prison. Brooks was found guilty of the 2018 murder of Lorenzo Thomas in Cassava Piece, St. Andrew, in March 2021. The then 18-year-old and his co-accused, Andre Hinds, were also convicted of illegal possession of a firearm and arson, for which they wer... »

Vybz Kartel Takes Government to Court for Violating His Constitutional Rights

Irie Dale June 10, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Word of Vybz Kartel’s punishment of 23/7 lockdown in solitary confinement despite his declining health and struggle with Graves disease because phones were found on the block where he is located have been a hot topic for weeks. However, the Dancehall artiste refuses to take ill treatment lying down and has reportedly struck back with talk of taking the Jamaican government to court for breaches of ... »

Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Talks on His “Life-Threatening” Disease and the Need For Surgery Urgently – Watch Report

Irie Dale June 10, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is reported to be in severe health condition allegedly exacerbated by a 23-hour prison lockdown placed on the deejay following the discovery of cellphones within his cell, according to reports. An exclusive report by Fox 5 New York revealed that the Gaza deejay’s condition is life-threatening and surgery is required. As per the report, a sworn medical affidavit from Vybz... »

Jamaica Not Included in 5 Caribbean Countries Allowed to Travel to Canada Visa-Free

Irie Dale June 9, 2023 2023 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Five Caribbean nations that are members of CARICOM have joined the list of 13 countries that will receive visa-free travel under the Canadian visa-free regime. According to reports, eligible candidates are only required to obtain an electronic travel authorization (ETA) before entering Canada by air. Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Tri... »

Nadine Sutherland Opens Up About Drug-Addiction Rumours – Watch Interview

Irie Dale June 9, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Addressing the near-career-ruining drug-addiction rumours that plagued her early life, veteran Jamaican reggae/dancehall singer Nadine Sutherland has opened up about considering suicide as a result of the fast-spreading allegations. Sutherland recently released the music video for her single Triumphant, which was filmed in New York. The artiste has described the song as a message pushing people to... »

Vybz Kartel Placed In Inhumane Solitary Confinement Says Attorney: Exclusive

Irie Dale May 28, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Vybz Kartel’s attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan says he plans to seek assistance from the court to intervene on behalf of his client, whose health is failing due to alleged inhumane conditions at the jail. On Thursday, the artiste’s management exclusively said that they were concerned and worried for the artiste, who was placed on indefinite lockdown since Tuesday by a superintendent at the Tow... »

FEMALE DANCEHALL ARTISTE ARRESTED

Irie Dale May 27, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall fans speculate on identity of female artist arrested for suspected illegal possession of firearm By Devi SeitaramMay 25, 2023 1:36 PM Jamaica Constabulary Force The dancehall community is rife with speculations following reports that a female veteran was arrested on Thursday morning for illegal possession of firearm in Portmore. A news article shared by the Jamaica Gleaner did not name t... »

Dancehall Artist Squash Arrested In Florida by ICE

Irie Dale May 23, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Squash was arrested for immigration violation in Florida during recent crackdown by state government Dancehall artist Squash has been arrested by border patrol agents in Florida over immigration breaches. According to reports on Monday afternoon, Squash, whose real name is Andre Whittaker, remains in custody over immigration violations. Squash relocated to Florida sometime in 2021, but it seems th... »

Boom Dandimite Dies In Hospital, Dancehall Community Reacts

Irie Dale May 23, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Former Scare Dem Crew member Boom Dandimite reportedly passed away on Sunday morning at an American hospital following complications from an accident last month. Boom Dandimite, whose real name is Herman Stewart, is well-known from the 1990s dancehall crew Scare Dem Crew featuring Bounty Killer, Nitty Kutchie, Harry Toddler, and Elephant Man. The deejay was also close to dancehall superstar Bounty... »

New ‘658’ Area Code for Jamaican Phone Numbers

Irie Dale May 19, 2023 2023 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

As a part of the many changes that the island has seen since the beginning of the year, Jamaicans will now have to get used to another area code besides the ‘876’ usually dialed before a seven-digit telephone number. This will be the ‘658’ area code. The OUR (Office of Utility Regulation) has already assigned a central office code under the ‘658’ area code to different service providers who are re... »

Queen Ifrica Denies Minister Marion Hall Claims She Is A Lesbian

Irie Dale May 19, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Queen Ifrica responds to claims made by Minister Marion Hall that she is a member of the LGBT community Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, has responded to Queen Ifrica and suggested that she is a lesbian and a member of the LGBTQI community after Ifrica called her out last week for engaging in drama and shading Spice over comments praising her ‘natural’ body. Lady Saw addressed Queen Ifrica... »

Bounty Killer, Baby Cham Slams Politicians Over Massive Pay Hikes

Irie Dale May 19, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall veterans Bounty Killer, Baby Cham, Buju Banton, Spragga Benz, I-Octane and more spoke out against the Jamaican government giving itself a massive pay increase Bounty Killer and Baby Cham are among several dancehall artists calling out Jamaican politicians over a massive salary increase for government officials, including the Governor General, the Prime Minister, and Members of Parliament... »

Dancehall Artiste Kemar Highcon Faces 5 Years In Prison For Stolen BMW

Irie Dale May 14, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Kemar Highcon is facing up to 5 years in prison if found guilty on charges of grand theft auto. The charge carries a hefty sentence in Florida and could result in a felony being on his record. The dancehall artist was arrested on May 5 in Broward County, Florida, after cops pulled him over on West Atlantic Boulevard. According to the police report, Highcon, whose real name is Kemar Woodfine, was d... »

Sizzla Kalonji Performs Stunts in Modified BMW – Videos

Irie Dale May 9, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Reggae veteran Sizzla Kalonji customised his BMW with bright Rastafarian colours and symbols, representing his religious beliefs. The BMW, coloured in pale red, gold, and green, has the word “Jamaica” written on the bumper in Jamaican colours. Along the sides are designs of the lion of Judah and “Africa” written in bold colours. “Crank Up” is also written on the windscreen, and below the large let... »

Bounty Killer Gets Lifetime Achievement Award At 2023 IRAWMA

Irie Dale May 9, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Bounty Killer won the Reggae and Dancehall Icon Award at the 2023 IRAWMA. Bounty Killer added another International Reggae and World Music Award to his collection at the annual award show this weekend. The dancehall mogul was honored with the Reggae/Dancehall Icon Award. IRAWMA, which celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sunday, has been lauded by Bounty Killer over the years, and last night was no ... »

LA Lewis Arrested After His Viral ‘Toll Break’ Footage, JCF Issues Statement – Watch Videos

Irie Dale May 8, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

In a lengthy statement issued by the Jamaica Constabulary Force on Friday, they announced and confirmed the arrest of self-entitled Emperor LA Lewis after he filmed himself breaking a toll in St. Cathrine. The social media star recently went viral for filming himself breaking through a toll as he uttered the words, “So people me a go through the tag line people and a di emperor yuh understand, so ... »

Dancehall Artist Kemar Highcon Arrested In Florida For Grand Theft Auto

Irie Dale May 8, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Dancehall artiste Kemar Highcon has been arrested and charged with Grand Theft Auto in Florida. A mugshot of the artist was shared on Sunday as well as his arrest record, which showed that he was arrested on May 5, 2023, in Broward County. The document also showed that he was arrested at midnight by cops in Margate. Kemar Highcon, real name is Kemar Emilio Woodfine, is 32 years old. There are no d... »

Jamaican DJ Kool Herc Up For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Irie Dale May 5, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Jamaican DJ Kool Herc is to be inducted by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his role in pioneering hip hop music. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominates Kool Herc and Missy Elliot as the only two hip-hop figures who are part of the Class of 2023 inductees. Kool Herc will be receiving the Musical Influence Award, while Missy is the first female rapper to be inducted, and she is being awarde... »

Another Footage Surfaces of Vybz Kartel in Prison Singing – Watch Video – EXPLICIT

Irie Dale May 3, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

With summer right around the corner, incarcerated Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel releases a new short video clip, singing an unreleased song for the upcoming season. The video comes one week after another video went public showing the Worl’ Boss singing the lyrics to his song About Last Night and exciting Gaza fans online. The new video, shared some hours ago with the caption, “New Video Of Vybzkar... »

Jerry Springer Passes Away At The Age Of 79

Irie Dale April 28, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Most people are familiar with talk show presenter Jerry Springer from his suspenseful television programme, which he hosted for around three decades and captivated viewers all over the world. According to BBC News, Jerry Springer reportedly passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his Chicago home. The host of the discussion show was born on February 13, 1944. Jerry Springer was born... »

Marion Hall (LADY SAW) Says, “Keep Yuh Church,” After Hearing She Was Banned… Outlines Her Future Plans – Watch Video

Irie Dale April 28, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Minister Marion Hall recently spoke up about getting banned by a church in the United States of America (USA) because of the backlash she was getting on the music front and her dress code at times. The minister said that she would be attending a lot of family-friendly events, such as Jerk Fest and Groove in the Park, in order to spread the gospel to these places. However, Marion Hall explained tha... »