Two records were broken in the Digicel Grand Prix 100 metres at the National Stadium on Saturday. Nelda Huggins of St. Jago won the girls’s Class One and Shamkia Burton, running unattached, the Class Two 100 metres events, to establish new marks. In the Class One 100 metres, Huggins did 11.79 seconds to erase the old mark of 11.84 seconds set by Shawna Anderson of Edwin Allen in 2008. Second was h... »
That’s the last thing you’d expect to hear from the multiple Grammy winner who just released his album. Following the release of The Life of Pablo this weekend and a performance on Saturday Night Live, West announced on Twitter that he is $53 million in debt. He opened up about his finances before taking the stage for Saturday Night Live and asked his followers to “pray we overcome.” Following his... »
Grammy organisers were expecting Lauryn Hill to make a surprise appearance during The Weeknd’s performance Monday night, but the singer was a no-show. Recording Academy President Neil Portnow said Hill showed up for a dress rehearsal Monday morning but left and didn’t come back. “We were ready up until the moment of the downbeat of that performance for her to step on the stage,&#... »
Masicka talks about being linked to Devin Di Dakta beat down at Taboo Night Club , Being labeled ‘Underground’ , “Running the Streets”, Upcoming collabo with Busta Rhymes + More ( check out interview inside ) »
More information has emerged about the ownership structure of the St Lucia-based companybelieved to have purchased the Beverly Hill, St Andrew property where Jamaica. Labour Party (JLP) Leader Andrew Holness is building a new house. Documents obtained by The Gleaner show that in 2011, the title for the property was transferred from a St Andrew businesswoman to ADMAT Incorporated, a company registe... »
Reggae legends Morgan Heritage won this year’s Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. The group won for its album, “Strictly Roots,” on the CTBC Music Group label. https://cdn.streamable.com/video/mp4-mobile/qzch.mp4 The group beat a strong collection of reggae stars, including Rocky Dawuni, nominated for “Branches of the Same Tree”; Jah Cure, for “The Cure”; Barrington Levy, for “Acousticalev... »
It’s been merely a week since Foota Hype took jabs at Ishawna, says she’s only hot on social media and an unsuspecting cyber brawl on Instagram between Bounty Killer and Foota Hype feuding over Ishawna. The “Legendary” singer seems to be the hot topic on everyone’s lips once again. The ongoing feud was revived last week during an episode of Onstage where popular DJ Foota Hype, stated that ex-lover... »
The sentencing of Vybz Kartel and three other co-accused follows a 65-day trial, the longest in Jamaicanhistory. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, was found guilty of killing Williams at his house in Havendale, a suburb north of Kingston, on 16 August 2011. Also guilty are Shawn Campbell and Kahira Jones, who were sentenced to serve a minimum of 25 years, and Andre St John, who can apply f... »
today’s presentation includes a somewhat light-hearted compilation of 10 things that define a true ‘Comrade’. Of course, the same was done in respect of the ‘Labourites’, with a sense of colour and even a bit of humour being interjected into both compilations. A similar word of caution again: don’t take it all too seriously; remember, it’s the official‘silly season’, right? Here goes with the defi... »
today’s presentation includes a somewhat light-hearted compilation of 10 things that define a true ‘Comrade’. Of course, the same was done in respect of the ‘Labourites’, with a sense of colour and even a bit of humour being interjected into both compilations. A similar word of caution again: don’t take it all too seriously; remember, it’s the official‘silly season’, right? Here goes with the de... »
A Jamaican man reportedly cut off the head of his wife in st Andrews after DNA test proved that none of the children are his According to local newspapers, mother of 6, Karen Rainford was beheaded by her husband after the unfortunate discovery. It was reported that days leading up to the murder, the alleged father , after finding out through DNA tests that the children did not belong to him, cut h... »
he nomination activities on Tuesday were quite the enjoyment for a lot of persons and there political candidates were at the heart of it. Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Hon. Marissa Dalrymple Philbert, had no qualms when it came to participating in the activities. Pictures of the MP took to social media by storm as she was seen slicing and eating pieces from a large cow that was roast... »
Information have been unearthed encompassing the buying of the Beverly Hills, St. Andrew property by Opposition Leader Andrew Holness. This comes against the foundation of inquiries raised by Dr. Peter Phillips concerning the Opposition Leader’s accounts and points of interest encompassing the purchase of his home. RJR News got duplicates of reports sketching out the price tag, the substance throu... »
Social media has been abuzz since the weekend after a video surfaced of a man who is said to be the son of Dancehall artiste Ninja Man, in a car with other men during a political event. The Zee spoke to Ninja Man a few minutes ago and he distanced him self from the situation. http://3jamaica.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ninjanuhknowhim.mp3 »
Dancehall artiste Dexta Daps was spotted partying in Trinidad with international models Amber Rose and Blacc Chyna. A video, which was posted on Instagram, shows the artiste, Chyna, Rose and Craig and David Harrisingh from Daseca Productions partying on a truck. Dexta Daps and the Daseca Crew are now in Trinidad for Trini Carnival. In the meantime the Singjay is now promoting his new single Chines... »
Flippa Mafia’s girlfriend Marsha Bernard was sentenced to 21 years in Federal prison for her role in her massive drug trafficking ring. Bernard, 34, was convicted along with the dancehall deejay back in December for irst-degree distribution of cocaine, money laundering, and conspiracy to distribute narcotics. She was arrested during a raid along with several others before slapped with the charges.... »
The political Nomination Day shenanigans brought out persons from all walks in Jamaica yesterday, February 9. Persons were out in their numbers tosupport their party of choice, and the gay community was no exception. A video from the nomination motorcades showed a car with gay men clad in their orangeshirts and bands, sitting on windows and gallivanting just as how the females would. One of the pe... »
The skeletons falling out the closets of Foota Hype and Ishawna’s failedrelationship has proven to be many and are always very scandalous. There has been scandals involving Scatta Burrell, Joe Bagdonovich, Toya’s death, and aliens. This time the scandal features legendary Dancehall artist Bounty Killer, who is currently instagram warring with Ishawna’s ex-boo Foota Hype who claims that Bounty Kill... »
Shaggy has reportedly signed a multi-album deal with Brooklyn Knights, a New York independent record label. The Grammy-winning deejay announced the arrangement on his Instagram page last weekend. Last year, Brooklyn Knights helped promote the hit single Habibi (I Need Your Love) by Shaggy featuring Mohombi, Faydee and Costi. The song peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Shaggy’s fi... »
Outspoken dancehall selector and in recent times businessman, Foota Hype, is suggesting that his ex-girlfriend, Ishawna is not creating much buzz in the music. In an interview, with Winford Williamson Onstage Saturday night, Foota Hype was asked to list persons who are hot and who are not. Ishawna happened to be among those, not so hot. “My ex, she get a likkle glory and me no see it manifest into... »
According to a TMZ report, DMX was found unconscious in a parking lot in Yonkers yesterday due to an overdose, despite his team chalking up the scary incident to an “asthma attack.” The report says a witness told police that the legendary rapper ingested “some sort of powder” before he fell unconscious. He was treated with an overdose antidote and is currently in stable condition. Police reportedl... »
They are the rose-red, pear-shaped gifts from the heavens: what we Jamaicans call the Otaheiti Apple or Cocoplum. The fruits, which are generally in season between February and June, are a local and Caribbean favourite – but how much do you really know about them? Used in juices, sweets or as flavourings in meats, desserts and preserves (jams, jellies and in pickling), the Otaheiti Apple has prove... »
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Opposition spokeswoman on Information Olivia “Babsy” Grange says that the police has confirmed that two people were killed during the shooting which prematurely ended tonight’s Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) mass rally in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St James. The two were understood to be among at least four people shot during the incident. However, there was no information as ... »
Elephant Man rape charges were dismissed after the victim mysteriously died. The dancehall star appeared in the Home Circuit Court last week for a hearing on his rape charge. However, the prosecutor offered no evidence against the deejay and that lead the judge to dismiss the case. The case prosecutor told the court that the victim passed away mysterious and was laid to rest on January 17. He caus... »
A 30-year-old corrections officer, from NYC’s high security jail – Rikers Island – was arrested and charged with planning to smuggle marijuana to an inmate she has a sexual relationship with. The corrections officer, Nicole Bartley, was officially charged with promoting prison contraband, as well as rape and other charges. If convicted on allcharges, she will spend more than 10 years in prison. Fi... »
