Albert Poland Jr. had worked 45 years for the Burlington hosiery factory in Harriman, Tennessee, starting off as a mechanic before rising to become a quality-control manager. He and his wife, Virginia, were living a humble life in the Appalachian foothills near Knoxville, having raised a son anddaughter in their 62 years of marriage. The family patriarch was known simply as Daddy. At age 81, his m... »
Foota Hype has been the topic of much controversial discussions over the past couple of weeks. From his stroke, to proclamations of seeing extra-terrestrial beings, but now a new videohas been circulating. The video depicts a young woman being beaten by an older woman who appears to be her guardian. It was after being slapped repeatedly across the face that the young lady began screaming that she ... »
Dancehall star Beenie Man was reportedly barred from performing in Trinidad on Saturday because veteran deejay Shabba Ranks allegedly threw a tantrum when he heard that Beenie had been added to the lineup. The King of the Dancehall was contacted by Island Mix promoters to cover for Barrington Levy who was forced to cancel the event due to illness. Shabba, who was originally billed for the event du... »
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller will be unable to keep a number of scheduled speaking engagements this week as a result of laryngitis, the Office of the Prime Minister announced on Tuesday. “A hectic schedule including weeks of public speaking activities has led to an irritation of her vocal cords,” the OPM said in a statement. As a result, the OPM said Simpson Miller has been adv... »
“Tommy Lee You can’t kill me remember that” – Jr Dillinger, producer after alleged attempt on his life. It seems the feud between Dancehall Artiste Tommy Lee Sparta and Trinidadian producer Jr Dillinger is far from over and it’s getting more serious by the second. After leaked voice notes surfaced online last week, it’s being reported that an attempt was made on the producer’s life early this morn... »
Bogle’s Baby Mother Shot In Atlanta Tanya — The baby mother of Jamaican Dancing Legend Bogle was reportedly shot in Atlanta. Information surrounding the incident is sketchy but many post could be seen on social media wishing her a speedy recovery by fans of Bogle who is now deceased after being shot in 2005 at a service station along Constant Spring Road, St. Andrew. Others close to her are still ... »
Wedding bells? More Ishawnarumours started on Monday after yet another instagram post Ishawna knows how to make headlines the “Vroom Vroom” singer uploaded aphoto rocking some new bling sparking talks of possible engagement. Ishawna is currently off the island in Miami, around 1pm on Monday she took to instagram to post a caption-lessphoto, the Artiste can be seen rocking a dress decked in all blu... »
Dancehall superstar Beenie Man is now being targeted by scammers, so it seems not even the ‘Doctor’ is immune to the scamming virus now afflicting the music industry. Persons pretending to be agents for the deejay have been collecting money from promoters and sound systems for show bookings and dub plates. Rohan ‘Blue’ Smith, the deejay’s manager, issued a release to ... »
Looking for the perfect spot on the island to have a wonderful life experience while tying the knot or jumping the broom? One of these locations is likely to be the venue of your dreams and the perfect spot to exchange vows: 1) On the beach – pick a beach, any beach, from Negril to Port Antonio (i.e. from one end of the island to the other) a beachwedding in Jamaica is always a dream wedding 2) On... »
You might be surprised by the some of the schools that appear in the upper segment of this year’s rankings. The ranking by Educatejamaica.org takes a look at each school and calculates what percentage of students they are turning out at the end of grade 11, with a minimum of 5 CSEC subjects (including Mathematics and/or English) and based on the percentage obtained, they are ranked The rankings ar... »
“She’s all about the fame, she was just engaged to Machel Montano. It seem that Popcaan’s new Trinidadian girlfriend Kavelle Keir isn’t new to the spotlight after all, sources just gave us some juicy details. According to sources “Kavell Keir is a fame wh*re and Pocaan knows it that is why every time someone post her full name in the comments section on his page he blocks it” “She use to be engage... »
Here Comes Trouble: International officials are never safe from social media slander when they visit Jamaica – not if Chronixx has his way. Though it appears that the Reggae singer was severely bothered by the backlash he received from the media and fans after his ‘waste man’ comment that was seemingly aimed at Barack Obama. Following David Cameron’s Jamaica visit, Chronixx had to add his two cent... »
Dancehall artiste Savage has lashed out at reggae artiste Chronixx for his silence on British Prime Minister David Cameron’s announcement that a prison will be built in Jamaica to house criminals who committed illegal acts in England. According to Savage, Chronixx is making himself seem like a hypocrite, who is only interested in dragging down another black man. “Mi memba Queen Ifrica song wey sey... »
TOMMY LEE SPARTA Sending DEATH Threaths Trinidadian record producer/song writer Jr Dillinger has lashed out against dancehall artiste Tommy Lee Sparta, claiming the Shook deejay stole his writing credits. The producer claims to have written over 20 songs for Tommy Lee during their friendship, but things turned sour after he realised that he was not registered as a writer of any of the songs. A see... »
Thousands of fans have been converging on an exhibition dubbed ‘Yard Art’ in the town of Varel, Germany to see ‘Bolt of Bolts’, a larger-than-life iron image of the track superstar Usain Bolt. Fuelled by Bolt’s exploits on the track at the World Championships in Bejiing, China, the statue has been drawing throngs of crowds, and attracting the attention of German newsp... »
Vybz Kartel could be reigniting his beef with his old and new nemesis Mavado and Alkaline respectively. The incarcerated dancehall deejay just released a new gritty single titled “Which League” where he took some serious shots another other artists. Kartel fans on social media are saying the track is a response to Mavado’s smash dancehall hit “My League” released in June on the Liquor Riddim. “Dem... »
DMX says that he is a sincere guy who is just misunderstood. The legendary rapper sat down for an interview with 7 Eyewitness News. DMX was released from Erie County prison last week Friday four months earlier than planned. He was serving time for child support. But the rap legend told says that no one told him that he owed his baby mama any money. “There is a difference between being misunderstoo... »
Karrueche Tran is getting under Chris Brown skin with her new boyfriend Memphis Depay. The actress and the Manchester United forward have been getting close for the last few weeks and last weekend they spent a lot of time together. On Sunday night they were spotted at Suburbia nightclub in Manchester partying together. They were again spotted in Manchester doing some retail therapy. Sources say Ch... »
REGGAE artiste Jah Cure was given clearance to leave Trinidad and Tobago yesterday by Judge James Aboud after the singer settled an outstanding debt with a party promoter. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian online, Jah Cure (given name is Siccature Alcock) and his legal team reappeared before the high court judge at the Hall of Justice in Port of Spain and informed the court that a sett... »
Usain Bolt parties with Lil Wayne – Singing Drake ‘Back to Back’ If you’re having a party who you gonna call? Usain Bolt. If you’re Lil Wayne you have to celebrate your 33rd birthday in style. The rapper headed to the LIV Night Club in Miami, Florida on Sunday night to party it up, and who better to invite than Jamaican track star Usain Bolt. Bolt is known to be the life of the party so he was the... »
Here’s Why Bob Marley Was Dangerous The 1976 assassination attempt on the reggae legend’s life —widely believed to be politically motivated— was intended to kill, not scare Bob Marley, according to author Marlon James. Jamyah news Marley was dangerous because he was trying to get poor Jamaicans to think for themselves, James said in aninterview with Channel 4 News. But many Jamaicans were very unc... »
The British Government, in an effort to decrease the number of Jamaican nationals in its UK prisons has pledged to build a prison in Jamaica at an estimated £25m (JMD$4.5 billion). In a report from the BBC on Tuesday, Prime Minister David Cameron announced the deal as he started his Jamaica visit. “The project has been agreed to break the deadlock in negotiations over a prisoner transfer deal betw... »
It has been over a year since Vybz Kartel has been sentenced as a result of his controversial murder conviction last year. The Dancehall hitmaker is informing the public that life behind bars has not been easy, however he is getting through his days thanks to his faith. Sources close to the incarceratedentertainer revealed that he is complaining bitterly about the harsh conditions in prison but ... »
Jamaican reggae artist Jah Cure is the latest international performer to facelegal woes whilst on tour in Trinidad. Jamyah news According to the Trinidad Guardian, the 36-year-old performer was arrested by marshals of the Port -of-Spain High Court after completing his performanceat a show at the O2 Park in Chaguaramas on Sunday night. Alcock, who has been a regular fixture on the local entertainme... »
IT is so! The United States athletics team were even intimidated by a drink with Jamaicansprintsensation Usain Bolt’s image on the label. For long, rumours circulated that members of the United States team, which participated in the World Championships in Beijing, China last month, refused to even take a sip of the sport energy fluid Gatorade, all because Bolt advertises the product and the produc... »
