The nephew of the legendary Michael Jackson will star as the King of Pop in the upcoming biopic “Michael.” Jaafar Jackson is the 26-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, the second vocalist (after Michael) of the Jackson five. Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson, described him by saying he “embodies” her son. “It’s so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and perform... »
Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw, put a stalker on blast on Sunday after the man bombarded her with unsolicited nude photos during her Sunday prayer service. Lady Saw is well-known for her raunchy and sexy music, which had dominated for almost three eras before she ditched the moniker and announced that she was dedicating her life to Jesus Christ. The Grammy-winning dancehal... »
A robber broke into Drake’s Los Angeles mansion Thursday night and left with an item. The Canadian rapper’s security spotted the burglar as he made off with an object from the premises. TMZ reported the break-in, disclosing that Law enforcement sources said the security called the police upon seeing the unknown individual. However, the man had already left the property when the police arrived, whi... »
By Soja Leslie Usain Bolt has reaffirmed his commitment to Jamaica despite the recent reports that he has been defrauded of billions of dollars from an investment account he had with a local firm, Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). The sprint legend has been out of the public eye since reports surfaced earlier this month that his USD 12.7 million portfolio containing stocks, cash, and other inve... »
Drake salutes Sizzla Kalonji in celebrating his mother’s 75th birthday on Saturday night with his son, Adonis, his father, Dennis Graham, and other family members all in attendance to share in the special milestone. The Canadian rapper shared several heart-warming photos of the event showing the effort and appreciation he has for his mom, Sandi Graham. The carousel of photos included a very sweet ... »
Law enforcement officers can hold their heads high after intercepting a large amount of cocaine this morning at the Kingston Freeport Terminal. In a report by the Jamaica Observer, the seizure was a joint operation by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Narcotics Division, the Jamaica Customs Agency, and the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF). Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug that, for a ver... »
A former employee is being investigated by the Jamaica Constabulary Force for millions of dollars going missing from Sprint legend Usain Bolt’s investment account at a local company in Kingston. On Thursday, the Jamaica Gleaner reported that the Sprinter’s stock and investments portfolio with a company named Stocks and Securities Limited had been tampered with, and the sprinter-turned-produc... »
Rygin King shares his progress from doing a new round of therapy to learning to walk again following paralysis from his waist down. Urban Islandz reported last year that Rygin King real name Matthew Smith, was paralyzed from the waist down and had to be wheelchair-bound following gunshots wounds in a 2020 shooting incident that resulted in the death of his manager’s wife. The dancehall artist and ... »
.The Prosecution in Jah Cure’s stabbing case has appealed the court’s ruling that the Reggae artist be acquitted on the attempted murder charge, and a date has been set for a hearing. Jah Cure was convicted on March 22 on the lesser charge of attempted manslaughter in a judges-only trial after several damning voice notes and text messages were entered into evidence by prosecutors. In the voice not... »
Reggae artist Protoje made a surprise appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show, where he performed his track “Hills” from his Grammy-nominated album Third Time’s The Charm. The reggae artist shared photos of himself from the Radio City Music Hall, where he performed. “This one is for Jamaican music. Reggae is forever,” he wrote on Instagram. In a separate post, he wrote, “From the Hills of Ir... »
By Devi Seitaram Prince Harry is a huge fan of Shenseea music. Prince Harry has revealed that he is a ShenYeng as he disclosed in his tell-all book that the Jamaican artist’s music helped him through some of his darker days while fighting to extricate himself from the monarchy. The Duke of Sussex has released his book Spare, and he is not sparing any detail as he gets real and raw about his life,... »
Vybz Kartel’s baby mother, Tenesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson, is not here for the recent allegations by gossip blogger Shelly-Ann Curran who alleges that Popcaan and Shorty had a history. Curran had a masked guest on her show on Friday night who claimed to have all the tea on dancehall artist Popcaan. The woman wearing red and black with a scandal bag on her head and a plastic mask on her... »
Aidonia and Kimberly Megan paid their final respects as their son Khalif Hitana Kruz Lawrence was laid to rest on Saturday. Khalif, 9, passed away last month after a battle with cancer. His parents have been out of the public eye as they mourn his death and were only seen recently over the Christmas holidays as his father worked at a New Year’s Day party. On Friday, Bounty Killer attended the wake... »
Jamaica indeed is one of the smallest countries in the world, but somehow it still manages to make headlines around the globe. As part of its Deadliest Roads series, Free Documentary, which has over four million subscribers on its Youtube channel, features the tropical island. It is no secret that Jamaica has some of the deadliest roads in the world. In the past year, 488 people were killed on the... »
Vybz Kartel’s baby mother, Tanesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson, is again reacting to him posting several new photos of his fiancee Sidem Ozturk who appears to have moved into his house. While there have been talks that Vybz Kartel has kicked his baby mother out his house, he seemingly confirmed the rumors recently when he shared several photos of his fiancee chilling outside his crib with a ton of poli... »
Jo Mersa Marley’s cause of death has been revealed as tributes poured in for the late reggae star. Urban Islandz broke the story on Tuesday that the son of Stephen Marley and grandson of the late reggae legend Bob Marley passed away after being found unresponsive on Boxing Day in his car in Florida. While the reggae community struggles to deal with his untimely death at the age of 31, sources are ... »
Dancehall artistes Shaggy and Teejay and the president of the Solid Agency, Sharon Burke, brought a dose of Christmas cheer to the patients at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, gifting them early Christmas presents. Though his name might be embroiled in recent controversies, Shaggy has been staying busy as usual and on Friday made his annual visit to the Bustamante Hospital. The local philanth... »
As a part of his Love Damini tour, Burna Boy came to Jamaica to host a concert at the national stadium on Sunday, December 18, 2022, and Popcaan took the stage for a performance that included a surprise. Taking the stage singing his song Inviolable, the Unruly Boss was dressed in simple black slacks, sneakers, and a loose shirt, with his hair sticking out in twists. He engaged the crowd in his per... »
Members of the Jew Pen Lighthouse Pentecostal Church are in disbelief following the death of a male who is said to be the pastor of the church during a baptismal ceremony on Sunday, December 18. The victim was confirmed as 65-year-old Feddie Willis of St. Catherine’s Jew Pen. Willis was reportedly about to perform a baptism on a church member in the church pool area when he collapsed in the water,... »
Mavado has expressed his disappointment in the Jamaican government amid his court case against former attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado. The dancehall veteran voiced his opinions on his ongoing court trial in the wake of a Jamaica Observer report, which stated that Messado’s lawyer said, “Mavado should keep it civil.” Messado, who will be on trial on March 1, 2023, to answer allegations of defraudi... »
Lisa Hyper has confirmed that she and Dexta Daps are in a relationship and that he was the father of her late son. In several posts on Instagram, Hyper has gone to great lengths to ensure that the public knows that they are in a relationship. On Sunday night, she shared what looked like a tattoo of Dexta Daps’ name. The tattoo, which is located on her shoulders by the collar bone, has in cursive, ... »
With 32 nations reduced to two, the much-anticipated 2022 FIFA World Cup finale ended in a wave of glory for Argentina, after defeating France at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday. Argentina and France have hoisted the World Cup twice in the tournament’s history, with Argentina claiming the trophy in 1978 and 1986. Though it has been nearly four decades since the Argentines claimed the title of champio... »
As winter encroaches on the United States, tourists flock to the Caribbean. American rappers Cardi B and Offset jetted away from the harsh weather for a mini vacation to Jamaica and celebrated Offset’s birthday. Cardi B and Offset tied the knot in a private ceremony at their home in 2017 and have two children, Kulture Kiari Cephus and Wave Set Cephus. Cardi B recently shared the family’s Christmas... »
The embattled juror, Livingston Cain, who is accused of offering to bribe another juror with half a million dollars to free Vybz Kartel, has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice. On Tuesday afternoon, Parish judge Maxine Ellis ruled that Livingston Cain was guilty of the charge, which said he offered the jury foreman money in Kartel’s 2014 trial to influence other jurors to return... »
Prime Minister John Briceño says an estimated five million dollars (One Belize dollar=US$0.49 cents) will be required to stage a national referendum on the legislation of marijuana later this year. While he described the funds needed as a “pittance” in comparison to the country’s move to defend its territorial borders with Guatemala, Prime Minister Briceño told reporters “we are trying to hold dow... »
