2015 EVENTS

DEVA BRATT — Dancehall Artist On The Run In The US

DEVA BRATT — Dancehall Artist On The Run In The US

Dancehall artist Deva Bratt is on the run in the United States after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Bratt, who has been based in Florida for the last few years, has his legal troubles grew deeper when he missed a court date earlier this month. A judge immediately issued a warrant for his arrest but cops have been unable to find him ever since. Deva Bratt, born Sheldon Smith, was to appear in... »

TOMMY LEE — Settling Deportation Case Out Of Court

TOMMY LEE — Settling Deportation Case Out Of Court

Tommy Lee Sparta is preparing legal documents to settle his deportation case with the Dominican Government out of court. Last year February, the dancehall artist was detained upon arrival in the Caribbean island for a concert. He was deported the following day after Dominican authorities says posed a security risk to that country. Tommy Lee’s attorney, Bert Samuels, says that his client was held i... »

Doctors warn against dangers of skinny jeans: Don’t squat

Doctors warn against dangers of skinny jeans: Don’t squat

Skinny jeans can seriously damage muscles and nerves. Doctors in Australia report that a 35-year-old woman was hospitalised for four days after experiencing muscle damage, swelling, and nerve blockages in her legs after squatting for several hours while wearing tight-fitting denims. “We were surprised that this patient had such severe damage to her nerves and muscles,” said Dr. Thomas ... »

Mavado defends against bad dad comment on Father’s Day

Mavado defends against bad dad comment on Father’s Day

Most dads spent Father’s Day receiving hand-crafted gifts, hugs, kisses and lots of praise from their daughters and sons. However, one Jamaican celebrity dad wasn’t as lucky, as he spent Father’s Day staunchly defending himself. Popular Jamaican deejay, Mavado, used Instagram on Father’s Day to say why he is a “good” dad. Mavado’s comments came on the heels of his former girlfriend’s comment on so... »

Dudus fled for Tivoli minutes after Golding was told about extradition

Dudus fled for Tivoli minutes after Golding was told about extradition

Former Tivoli Gardens strongman, Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke, reportedly hightailed it from his upper St Andrew home into Tivoli Gardens minutes after former Prime Minister Bruce Golding was informed of an extradition request for the now incarcerated don. This was revealed during the fifth sitting of the Tivoli Commission of Inquiry at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown, Kingston on Monday. Fo... »

Hip-Hop Music Mogul Diddy ARRESTED

Hip-Hop Music Mogul Diddy ARRESTED

  Hip-hop music mogul Diddy was arrested Monday on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, where his son is on the football team. Diddy, 45, whose real name is Sean Combs, was arrested at UCLA’s Acosta Athletic Training Complex on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon shortly after 12:30 p.m., according to a statement from campus police. The deadly weapon was a kett... »

“I didn’t know that my girlfriend of 5yrs was a man” (MUST READ)

“I didn’t know that my girlfriend of 5yrs was a man” (MUST READ)

***Now this young man was being gay for pay..a battyman pick him up and did a mine him..not him gone to a woman…video coming after this dem too nasty man..all di girl she smh***…Him tell di girl him neva know di man whey him did deh wid 5 years was a man..him did confuse bout di hole him did a go ina have done nothing but make sure Prezzi has everything that he needs, he does not work he does noth... »

Chronixx says blacks “looking for justice in the wrong places, from the wrong people”

Chronixx says blacks “looking for justice in the wrong places, from the wrong people”

Jamaican reggae artiste Chronixx fueled a debate on race and religion on social media Thursday when he appeared to suggest that blacks are lost in their pursuit of justice. “Will the white God save you from white man oppression?” Chronixx wrote on Instagram, quoting a line from Sizzla’s popular song No White God. “We looking for justice in the wrong places, from the wrong p... »

Monique 4th Annual Reggae Ball @ Niah’s Palace, Yonkers Ny

Monique 4th Annual Reggae Ball @ Niah’s Palace, Yonkers Ny

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Thousands brace for deportations in Dominican Republic

Thousands brace for deportations in Dominican Republic

Thousands of people began preparing Thursday for deportation from the Dominican Republic after failing to obtain legal residency as part of a government program to crack down on migrants, most of them from neighboring Haiti or of Haitian descent. The government urged people to start carrying documents to prove they’re residents and avoid deportation in case immigration agents stop them. Many... »

Former Kool FM broadcaster who survived gun attack while pregnant gets hate messages

Former Kool FM broadcaster who survived gun attack while pregnant gets hate messages

Jodi-Ann Gray, the former KOOL FM personality who survived a vicious gun attack while pregnant, says she will be deleting her social media account because of hate messages she has received. Gray was shot three times – once in the face and twice in the shoulder – in April 2012 as she attempted to enter her Portmore, St Catherine home. She was seven-month pregnant at the time of the atta... »

I am not a criminal, says Potential Kidd

I am not a criminal, says Potential Kidd

Dancehall artiste Potential Kidd has denied police reports that he is involved in the ongoing violence in the west Kingston area. “I am not influencing any violence in Trench Town, the police themselves say is a misunderstand g. I went to the police station on Wednesday night, and I was questioned and released, I am not involved in any shootings, or any criminal activities. I am not a crimin... »

GSAT student scores 100% in all subjects

GSAT student scores 100% in all subjects

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Eleven-year old, Tariq Wright, a student at the Holy Childhood Preparatory School, will be attending the Wolmer’s Boys’ School in September after receiving perfect scores in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). Results for GSAT were released to primary and preparatory schools across the country today. A very happy Tariq told JIS News that he received 100 per cent in mat... »

Shebada or Bounty baby ??? Bounty Girlfriend gave birth (VIDEO)

Shebada or Bounty baby ??? Bounty Girlfriend gave birth (VIDEO)

Dancehall artist, Bounty Killer, was a bit rattled a few months ago when there was some speculation that his girlfriend, Sukii, was actually pregnant for another man. These allegations got a bit more sensitive after the popular comedian, Shebada, who is thought to be gay, hinted on an On Stage interview with Winford Williams that he had gotten an entertainer’s girlfriend pregnant. Bounty Killer ha... »

Passenger from Jamaica held with 2 pounds of cocaine inside fried fish – US Customs

Passenger from Jamaica held with 2 pounds of cocaine inside fried fish – US Customs

US Customs and Border Protection officers at Miami International Airport say a smuggler tried to use fried fish to conceal more than two pounds of cocaine. Authorities say a 38-year-old woman arriving from Jamaica Saturday morning was carrying fried fish with her luggage. During an X-ray examination, officers say they noticed anomalies in some of the cooked fish. Officers said the bellies of some ... »

Beenie Man Visa Woes Derailed US Tour

Beenie Man Visa Woes Derailed US Tour

Beenie Man is facing more visa woes that could potentially derailed his planned US Tour for this summer. The dancehall hitmaker also missed out on his highly anticipated performance at this year’s Best Of The Best concert. “I want to apologise to the fans, it was a situation beyond my control and the promoter’s control,” Beenie Man said. A rep for the deejay told us that he was denied a work permi... »

Chef Chrissy Annual Bday Celebration Resurection @ Club 661

Chef Chrissy Annual Bday Celebration Resurection @ Club 661

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Dancehall singer Dexta Daps drop the long awaited video for his comeback single “7Eleven.”

Dancehall singer Dexta Daps drop the long awaited video for his comeback single “7Eleven.”

Daps has seen his popularity in dancehall soar over the last year things to this single, as well as, others. The catchy single was produced by Troyton Music and featured on the Intoxxicated Riddim, while the video was directed by Robin Chin. Peep the video below: https://youtu.be/o-yLMK3rcow »

Beenie Man denies he has US work permit issues

Beenie Man denies he has US work permit issues

International recording artiste Beenie Man has denied that he is having any visa issues, ending weeks of speculation since he missed a major show in the United States. He told ZIP FM during an interview recently that he missed the annual ‘Best of the Best’ concert because his passport was in the US Embassy at the time of the show. “My passport was in the US Embassy at the time of... »

Usain Bolt to headline Adidas Grand Prix in NY this Saturday

Usain Bolt to headline Adidas Grand Prix in NY this Saturday

Global sprint star Usain Bolt is among 18 Jamaicans listed to compete at the Adidas Grand Prix in New York City on Saturday. Global sprint star Usain Bolt is among 18 Jamaicans listed to compete at the Adidas Grand Prix in New York City on Saturday. The meet might see not only a number of meeting records, but also its biggest ever crowd at the IAAF Diamond League meeting. Event tickets are sold ou... »

Rick Ross Arrested For Marijuana In Georgia

Rick Ross Arrested For Marijuana In Georgia

ick Ross was taken into custody after cops pulled over the Maybach Music Group boss in Fayette County, GA on Wednesday afternoon. WSBTV Atlanta reported that cops smell Marijuana inside Rozay’s Bentley after he was pulled over for having tints that were too dark. SEE ALSO: Rick Ross, Meek Mill Involved In Nightclub Brawl In NYC Cops found a total of five blunts after searching the vehicle. The Mia... »

Vanessa Bling Talks Engagement, Dating I-Octane, Vybz Kartel & More (VIDEO)

Vanessa Bling Talks Engagement, Dating I-Octane, Vybz Kartel & More (VIDEO)

Vanessa Bling, former known as Gaza Slim, is back on the dancehall scene and is off the market because the dancehall diva is engaged. Speaking with Winford Williams on OnStage last week, Vanessa Bling cleared up some recent rumors that she and I-Octane are dating and also opened up about her engagement and some new music coming out. “I got a lot of comments on Instagram, Facebook, my bookings beca... »

DJ Norie Assaulted By Wife With Cable Box

DJ Norie Assaulted By Wife With Cable Box

Brooklyn based dancehall star DJ Norie was hit in his face with a cable box during an altercation with his wife. Both DJ Norie and his wife, Yadira, were arrested at their New York apartment last week following a domestic dispute. Sources say the argument started over allegations of cheating. TMZ reported that she accused him of cheating before a heated argument ensued. Things quickly turned viole... »

Mick Jagger Say Vybz Kartel, Jay Z As All-Time Favorite Rappers

Mick Jagger Say Vybz Kartel, Jay Z As All-Time Favorite Rappers

Who knew that rock legend Mick Jagger listens to dancehall music. The Rolling Stone music icon says that Vybz Kartel and Jay Z are his two favorite rappers. During a sit down Q&A on Twitter recently, Jagger was asked who are his all-time favorite rappers. My favourite rappers… Vybz Carlin (Vybz Kartel), I like him, and I guess Jay-Z,” the rock star said while explaining that it is difficult to... »

Jennifer Hudson confirmed for Reggae Sumfest

Jennifer Hudson confirmed for Reggae Sumfest

American recording artiste Jennifer Hudson is the confirmed headliner for the final night of Reggae Sumfest 2015, Saturday July 18th at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay. Johnny Gourzong Executive Director of Summerfest Productions, producers of the event, made the announcement in a press release. “We are extremely happy to have been able to confirm Jennifer Hudson as the hea... »

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