Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce powered to victory in the 100 metres of the Stockholm Diamond League 100 metres on Thursday. Fraser-Pryce got her usual excellent start and led the event from start to finish to end in 10.93 seconds, way off her world-leading time of 10.74. She was running in a headwind of -.2. Jamaica’s other entrant, Natasha Morrison finished third. Morrison finished in 11.22 seconds as A... »
Vybz Kartel home in Havendale that became famous for being the scene of the murder that he was convicted for has been demolished. The incarcerated dancehall artist attorney, Christian Tavares Finson, says the deejay secured all the required permits from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other government authorities. Vybz Kartel is currently serving a life sentence in a m... »
Ishawna drop the long awaited video for her single “Vroom Vroom.” The track is featured on the Cute Bubble Riddim, produced by Misik Muzik. The clip starts out with Ishawna and her boyfriend heading off to work but she wants him to call in sick. But he said he had to go to work and she had a music video. The banging dancehall diva then ride off on her motorcycle to make it on set. Ishawna is fresh... »
Is Tommy Lee Sparta heading for the same fate as his mentor Vybz Kartel? Cops are saying that Tommy Lee Sparta is a gang leader in Montego Bay. Senior Superintendent of Police -SSP Steve McGregor, who is in charged of the St. James police division, says that the dancehall star is the second in command of the vicious Sparta gang that is wrecking havoc in the city. Earlier this month, cops barred To... »
Jah Cure drop the video for his single “Made In California” featured on his new album “The Cure” in stores now. The clip was directed by Gareth Cobran “The Truth” and saw Jah Cure walking on the beach while singing the lyrics to the lovers rock love ballad. Cure’s new 13-track album is now available and features singles including Rasta,” “That Girl” “Life We Live” “No Friend Of Mine,” and “All of ... »
At least that’s what one specialist is saying. Move over smoking…according to a leading Australian doctor kissing is now the leading risk factor for head and neck cancers. What? Dr Mahiban Thomas, who is head of maxillofacial and head and neck surgery at the Royal Darwin hospital, said that the human papilloma virus (HPV) can be passed on via French kissing. According to Thomas approximately... »
Dancehall selector Tony Matterhorn has told rising deejay Gully Bop and emcee Nuffy to “expect anything” when he comes ‘face to face’ with them. Matterhorn made the statement in a video posted on his social media pages on Monday night. He was responding to insults thrown at him by Gully Bop and Nuffy over photos which surfaced a few weeks ago, showing the selector al... »
Beijing Police have shut down a factory that produced more than 41,000 fake iPhones. The phones which are believed to be worth as much as $19 million, include some that reached the United States. Nine suspects have been arrested in the counterfeiting operation so far. The persons arrested include a married couple who led the operation, after a raid in May on the factory, run under the guise of a g... »
The coach of Mexico’s national soccer team is known for his histrionic displays of emotion during games. Now Miguel Herrera’s off-field composure is being questioned after a television sports anchor claimed the coach punched him at the Philadelphia airport following Mexico’s 3-1 victory over Jamaica to take the Gold Cup. Television Azteca sports anchor Christian Martinoli descri... »
Elaine Thompson set a new meet record and also a personal best to capture the 200 metres at the London Diamond League meet on Saturday. Thompson, a virtual unknown before this season, recorded a time of 22.10 seconds to erase the old mark of 22.24 that was set way back in 1991 by Merlene Ottey, another Jamaican. That time makes Thompson a contender for the title at the August 22-30 World Champions... »
GEORGIA, USA (AP) — A representative for the Houston family has said Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of the late entertainer Whitney Houston and R&B singer Bobby Brown, has died, about seven months after she was found face down and unresponsive in a bathtub. She was 22 years old. Kristen Foster said Sunday, “Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away July 26, 2015, surrounded by her family. She is ... »
PHILADELPHIA, USA — Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz surrendered to Mexico 3-1 in the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup at Lincoln Financial Field here today, giving the Central American their seventh title. Mexico captain Andres Gaurdado opened the scoring in the 31st minute, with follow-up goals from Jesus Corona (47th) and Oribe Peralta (61st) to break Jamaican hearts. Substitute Darren Mattocks, a sc... »
Beenie Man says that he is the reigning King of the Dancehall and he is back to reclaim his throne. The Doc is fresh off a successful performance at last week’s Reggae Sumfest where he closed the show. But after loosing some traction in dancehall to incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel, Beenie says that he is back to sit on his throne. “Who say dem a run the place, nah run the place,” Beenie said. “And... »
Bobby Shmurda has pleaded not guilty to charges of promoting contraband in prison. The Brooklyn rapper, whose real name is Ackquille Pollard, is accused of having his girlfriend smuggle a knife into prison for him to protect himself. Shmurda, 20, is being held without bond on charges of gun charges and gang conspiracy. The rapper is facing felony and misdemeanor charges for promoting contraband, a... »
ENTERTAINER George Nooks has suffered a blow in his lawsuit which he brought against FirstCaribbean International after an employee there reportedly drained his account of $15 million. Nooks’ setback came as Supreme Court judge Justice Bryan Sykes recently denied his application to strike out the bank’s defence against his lawsuit. Had Nooks been successful in having the defence struck... »
TANESHA ‘Shorty’ Johnson, common-law wife of incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel, is dispelling rumours that the entertainer suffered a heat stroke and was rushed to the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), earlier this week. A recent photograph of the deejay in handcuffs, in what appears to be a doctor’s office, created a social media frenzy and speculation about the artis... »
Love is in the air Mr.Lover, lover, Shaggy, made time for a little lovey dovey last week as he celebrated his 1stwedding anniversary in the Bahamas The Grammy winning artiste and his wife, Rebecca Packer Burrell took to the pink sands of The Bahamas with glasses of white wine, where Shaggy made a toast to his beautiful wife. “Looking forward to many more with my lovely wife!!!,” said Shaggy who sh... »
Usain Bolt captured the 100 metres at the London Diamond League meet on Friday, showing some race rust but still managed 9.87 seconds, which he also clocked in the heats. Bolt got a disastrous start and struggled to pass his opponents, but with a last effort, surged ahead in the final 10 metres, to take the event. Mike Rodgers of the USA was second in 9.90 seconds and Bolt’s Jamaican Racers Track ... »
Boyz a win away from Gold Cup, US$1-million prize ATLANTA, Georgia — This will take some getting used to. But it’s real. Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz have created two pieces of history in one fell swoop. In a dramatic showdown in the semi-final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup at the Georgia Dome last evening, Jamaica defeated the USA 2-1, shocking the 70,000-capacity crowd here and millions more Ame... »
By PAUL A REID Observer Sherone Simpson created a massive upset to win the women’s 100m gold medal at the 19th Pan-American Games last night in Toronto, Canada, clocking a season’s best 10.95 seconds (0.9mm/s). Drawn in lane eight, the Olympic game silver medallist stormed through the second half of the race to edge Ecuadorian Angela Tenorio, who ran a lifetime best 10.99 seconds, whil... »
Usain Bolt says there is no concern about his participation in the World Championships in Beijing next month, after missing two Diamond League meetings with a left leg injury. Bolt, who will race in the 100 meters in the Diamond League meeting at London’s Olympic Stadium on Friday, has not competed since running the 200m in New York last month. He withdrew from events in Lausanne in J... »
Reggae singer Jah Cure has hit the number one spot on the Billboard Reggae albums chart with his new album The Cure. The 13-track album, which includes songs such as the John Legend remake “All of You”, the soulful ballad “Show Love” and the title song “The Cure”, this album has given Cure his highest ranking on the charts since The Universal Cure in 2009 that peaked at number two. Described as a ... »
Queen Ifrica is often controversial about the topics she sings about and has in the past received some bashing for her anti-gay lyrics. But now the reggae songstress is saying that the gay community love her music despite the touchy lyrical content. “I have worked extensively with people from the gay community since I did Daddy Don’t Touch Me There,” she said. “Some of them, their fathers were the... »
New York’s largest Caribbean food event, the Grace Jamaican Jerk festival was jam-packed with entertainment for everyone including Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane who attended the event at the Roy Wilkins Park in Queens yesterday. Mayor de Blasio defended the Celebrity Quick-Fire Challenge title he won in 2013 – impressing the crowd with his culinary competency and swayin... »
Reggae Royalty Damian Jr. Gong Marley celebrates his birthday. While the star’s famous name helped catapult his career, there is no denying that Damian’s talent is what has kept him at the top all these years. In typical Birthday Big Up fashion, let’s help celebrate this icon’s special day by sharing 7 facts about him. Damian Marley was born in Kingston, Jamaica to reggae legend Bob Marley ... »
