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... »
Ishawna is rumored to have parted ways with Downsound Records. News of her leaving the label she called home all of her career started circulating since last week. Ishawna has not confirmed the reports and Downsound head Joe Bogdanovich is too busy producing Reggae Sumfest to make a statement. Ishawna is also still on the lineup for Reggae Sumfest Dancehall Night on July 22. A rep for the label to... »
3jamaica came across a very disturbing video footage of a man believed to be Pastor Steve Ricketts, a prominent Jamaican pastor having a heated confrontation with another younger male in his house about marks on his necks. The marks are said to be ‘Hickies’ by someone else according Steve Ricketts in the video of him wielding and object resembling a piece of board, which he uses to struck the accu... »
Usain Bolt, listed #32 on The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes (2016 by Forbes), continues to blow away the competition on and off the track. Jamaican sprinter and a three-time World and Olympic gold medalist, Usain Blot is widely regarded the fastest human on the planet and has a net worth of $60 million US dollars. Usain Bolt, whose real name is Usain St. Leo Bolt, continues to blow away the compet... »
Rumor circulating that dancehall artist Konshens dead after collapsing on stage Since the suicide death of his elder brother, Delmark Spence, dancehall artist Konshens has been under heavy fire from some speculators who have chosen to believe and spreadrumors. Some have even gone as far as to blame him for his brother’s death. The recent most rumor, however, is one that we can describe as maliciou... »
Commissioner of Police Dr Carl Williams underwent an emergency and is expected to be out of office for another two weeks. Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force were informed Friday afternoon of the development. “He is expected to make a full recovery and return to office within the next two weeks,” said notification from the Police High Command to JCF members. “We wish the commissioner of poli... »
Beenie Man is giving back to his country in a big way. The dancehall king has thrown his financial support behind Jamaica’s Olympic gymnast team. The Doc is now the official sponsor of the Jamaica Amateur Gymnastics Association. The deal will see him sponsoring 11-year old junior gymnast Asasia Malcolm for the next four years and also covering the financial cost to get Olympic gears for Toni-Ann W... »
Although he has a bright personality, life has not always been rosy for Kevin Mullings A.K.A Little Kev , who overcame a challenging childhood to become a promising actor. Mullings, 24, recently took his first shot at writing. Yet Still I Rise, his first novel, iscomplete. In the unpublished book, Mullings reveals some of his deepest, darkest secrets, which include his involvement in prostitution ... »
According to sources, the shootout between Police and gunman is over an alleged mistaken identity shooting by Police. Dead is 19 year old Tevin, aka Scrapy Don. Alleged that he was in bed sleeping when he was shot and killed by lawmen. Watch video below of this broad daylight shootout which occurred earlier this morning, in Western section of Kingston. »
