Beenie Man is currently at home recovering after being released from the hospital. A rep for the dancehall deejay said that he contracted both Dengue Fever and the frightening Zika Virus. “He started feeling ill from Thursday and went to the hospital on Friday where he was diagnosed with Zika and those mosquitoes also gave him Dengue thats what his doctors are saying,” his reps said. The Zika Viru... »
Mary J Blige has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband, manager and producer Martin “Kendu” Isaacs. According to celebrity gossip site TMZ, Blige filed for the divorce citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. TMZ notes that the singer has asked the judge to block Isaacs’ ability to get spousal support. The document does not say if there is a prenup T... »
Beenie Man was forced to cancel his performance at Drake’s OVO Fest. In a statement sent to Urban Islandz Beenie reps told us that the deejay not only contracted the virus but also didn’t secure the necessary documents to travel to Canada. “Beenie Man didn’t get his Canadian visa to travel to that country to do the show,” the deejay’s reps said. “Additionally, he contracted the Zika Virus and is g... »
Mosquitoes have apparently begun spreading the Zika virus on the U.S. mainland for the first time, health officials said Friday in a long-feared turn in the epidemic that is sweeping Latin America and the Caribbean. Four recently infected people in the Miami area — one woman and three men — are believed to have contracted the virus locally through mosquito bites, Gov. Rick Scott said. No mosquitoe... »
Alkaline diss Kartel “mi run Dancehall Now,Teacha de a jail” Alkaline is making it clear that he is the man of the moment in dancehall. The “Champion Boy” deejay recently premiered a new single title “Lose” where he deejay about his status in the genre and also taking a few jabs at incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel. “Alkaline a run dancehall all a we know a the truth this / How teacha fi run danceha... »
A launch party for incarcerated dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel’s new clothing line was held at House of Dancehall along Cargill Avenue in Kingston on Tuesday. The VK line brand was lunched to a full house as fans of the dancehall icon turned out in droves to witness the launch of the deejay’s latest business venture. Loop was there to share highlights. See photos in slider. A launch part... »
A JAMAICAN who spent nine years in and out of prison and the Carmichael Road Detention Centre without trial was awarded a $125,000 settlement in Supreme Court yesterday. Matthew Sewell made a return appearance before Senior Justice Stephen Isaacs who, last October, ordered his immediate release from the detention facility. Yesterday’s status hearing was held to update the judge concerning ongoing ... »
Ishawna was a no show at last weekend’s Reggae Sumfest despite being billed on the lineup for dancehall night. Sources are saying that Downsound Records head Joe Bogdanovich has already held a meeting with his lawyers and could filed a lawsuit against the dancehall diva who broke her contract by abruptly leaving the label and refused to perform at the event. “There is something going on that I rea... »
Jamaican dancehall star Sean Paul has returned to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as a featured artiste on Sia’s ‘Cheap Thrills’. The song unseated Drake’s One Dance, which led the chart for 10 weeks. It’s Sean Paul’s fourth number one while Australian singer Sia is making her debut at the top of the chart. Cheap Thrills represents Sean Paul’s ... »
Hillary Clinton has won the convention votes needed to capture the Democratic presidential nomination. In so doing, she makes history as the first woman to become the White House nominee of a major US political party. The former first lady, New York senator and secretary of state had faced Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in a tough primary fight for the nomination. »
Popcaan used his time on stage at last weekend’s Reggae Sumfest to end all speculations of a beef between himself and his former mentor Vybz Kartel. The “Unruly Boss” deejay was one of the headlining acts on dancehall night where he delivered a well received set. “Some boy fi know say we learn from the best so big up Vybz Kartel anytime anywhere,” Popcaan said. “No matter what Kartel is my father ... »
After being barred from the United States for some eight years, Sizzla Kalonji’s travel documents have been reinstated. In an exclusive Music News interview, Sizzla confirms the news. In an exclusive Music News interview, Sizzla confirms the news. Talks of Sizzla expected to perform at the 32nd annuale on the River in the United States sparked questions about whether Sizzla’s US travel documents w... »
Busy Signal was a big hit at Reggae Sumfest Reggae Night on Saturday. The dancehall star delivered a well received set that was overshadowed at the end when he tossed the mic and stormed off the. After performing hits like “Reggae Music Again,” “One More Night,” “Night Shift,” “Naw Go A Jail Again,” and “Wine Pon Di Edge,” Signal was told that he was almost out of time to perform and seems he didn... »
Reggae/dancehall icons such as Sanchez, Barrington Levy, and Super Cat made Reggae Night at the 2016 Reggae Sumfest a huge hit. A record crowd turned out to see the first ever all Reggae Night at the annual festival in Montego Bay. Sanchez had the crowd singing along as he belt out vocals for some of his notable hits including “Lonely Won’t Leave Me,” “One ina Million,” and “Hallelujah.” The dance... »
Popular dancer Marvin was detained by police at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, St. James on Friday night. The controversial dancer was in May instructed by detectives from the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) to turn himself in to police custody, however he failed to comply. Detectives from CISOCA had listed the dancer as wanted for questioning following inv... »
A Malawi man admitted to being paid by village leaders to have sex with women and teenage girls as part of a cultural ‘cleansing ritual’. In a report by BBC, Eric Aniva admitted to being a paid sex worker, referred to as a ‘hyena’, who has sex with virgins in what they view as a sexual cleansing ritual. However, Aniva admitted to being HIV positive and also said that condoms are not allowed as thi... »
Usain Bolt marked his return from injury by winning the 200 metres at the London Diamond League meet on Friday in his final race before heading to Rio de Janeiro in search of three more Olympic titles. The world’s fastest man ran 19.89 seconds at the Olympic Stadium he left with three golds four years ago during the London Games. It was Bolt’s first race since pulling out of the Jamaic... »
spite his conviction on a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice, Rev Al Miller isn’t a bitter man. “I respect the decision of the judge,” Miller said moments after his conviction by Kingston and St Andrew Parish Judge Simone Wolfe-Reece Friday. “I respect it and I will leave it at that,” he added. Miller appeared upbeat following his conviction as family members and congregants fro... »
Greater Portmore High School has received a computer from Official VK Line. Principal, Ricardo Ross last week accepted on behalf of the school, an HP laptop. The computer was handed over by Shona-Lee S. Thompson, brand manager of Official VK Line. This is one of many as the company has announced a plan to donate at least once computer to every high school in Portmore, one high school has been prom... »
Entertainer Robert Malcom known as Gully Bop was released from jail on bail just moments according to source. Bop was arrested lastnight as he made his way to board a flight back to Jamaica. He was and charged yesterday for Domestic Violence & robbery against against Amari in New York. Bop is now on his way to Guyana where he will be performing along side his Ex-girlfriend chin and his curren... »
Pierced face dancehall artiste Lanmine is lucky to be alive, after he was flung from the motor bike which he was travelling on as a passenger late last week. The artiste was admitted at the hospital for over five days but was released yesterday Extensive testing was done, which included scanning of his brain for signs of swellings. He is due back in hospital for further tests. The accident occurre... »
Dancehall entertainer Gully Bop was arrested and charged yesterday for Domestic Violence & robbery against against Amari in New York. BOP was scheduled to board a flight today from New York back to Jamaica. Numerous attempts to contact the entertainer was unsuccessful. After further checks sources found out that BOP did not catch his flight back to Jamaica as scheduled. Bop was also scheduled ... »
Aside from being named a person of interest by cops, the dancehall star is also battling a 2-year-old lottery scamming case in court. Speaking with Winford Williams on his OnStage TV show last weekend, Lee says that authorities are out to ruin his career. “I wasn’t shock or anything because I get numb to everything,” Tommy Lee said. “Every year they always come with something new.” The “Spartan So... »
Ky-Mani Marley confronts his feelings for a special lady in his new video “Rule My Heart.” The reggae singer premiered the long awaited video on Tuesday to rave reviews. “The feedback from the video has been incredible in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean,” Ky-Mani said. “It’s an incredible song and the video reflects the whole vibe of the song with a classic drop-top car and romantic scenes with a ... »
They once had tunes that you had to “pull up” at least twice in a dancehall session- they were definitely hot! However, the music industry is constantly changing. While some artistes start off with a big bang and maintain their status, others fade away from the scene without a whisper. Loop Entertainment is jogging your memories by digging up Jamaican artistes who have either gone AWOL or hit a wa... »
