Police arrested an Evansville woman who they say was part of an international scam that tricked victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Police say Ella Mae Bradley, 51, was involved in the scam where victims were told they had won the Jamaican lottery and needed to send money to a United States address in order to receive their winnings. Over the last three years, people from across the c... »
A Jamaica-born man is the first African-American to become a chess grandmaster and has also become the first black man inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame. Maurice Ashley’s love affair with chess began when he was just 14-years-old when the teen was challenged by a friend to a match. Though Ashley lost the match, it sparked a lifelong love affair with the game. Ashley was inducted into t... »
Magnum divas Miss Kitty and Yanique Barrett have returned to this weekend’s Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall. The two were suspended for one episode of the show last week following their very public on air feud the prior weekend. Both females have since apologize and the manufactured beefs seems to be water under the bridge now. “The two-week saga appears to be over as both parties will report... »
In this weeks episode of the entertainment program Onstage TV, Winford Williams seeks clarification from LA Lewis and his attorney Hannah Harris-Barrington about the compensation being sought after in the deformation suit againstDesmond ‘Ninjaman’ Balentine and Christopher ‘Dr Love’ Crooks. The legal action stems over a photo being circulated over the Internet which suggests an intimate relationsh... »
With a new album due for release on April 25, lovers rock star Sanchez kicks off a Caribbean and Canadian tour in early May. Beware, which the singer says is his 36th album, is produced by Lloyd ‘John John’ James. The tour starts May 2 in St Lucia, followed by dates in French Guyana, St Vincent, Bahamas, Cayman, Trinidad and Tobago and Dominica. Sanchez spends June in Canada where his... »
Diddy and Biggie Smalls, aka Notorious B.I.G, daughter T’yanna Wallace have made peace after a Twitter spat. Last week Wallace went on Twitter to blast the rap mogul about not receiving any tickets to the upcoming Bad Boy reunion concert at the Barclays Center on the late rapper’s 44th birthday. “This bad boy concert is for my dad’s bday but I got NOT ONE TICKET. just wanna point that out,” T’yann... »
Dancehall artiste Spice is hitting back at critics who have sought to post negative things about her weight on social media following an incident during one of her performances at a show in the United States last week. In a video that has gone viral on social media, the ‘Stage Show Boss’ was challenged by a photographer as she executed her performance. The photographer took the stage and attempted... »
If Drake has his way then Vybz Kartel would be featured on his upcoming album “View From The 6” Sources close to the incarcerated deejay said that his team reached out to Vybz Kartel team for a feature. “Drake is a big fan of dancehall music and recognized that Vybz Kartel is still the best that is doing it today,” sources told us. “His producers reached out to us for a feature and we ... »
Entertainer LA Lewis has hired a lawyer to begin legal proceedings against fellow entertainers, Desmond ‘Ninjaman’ Ballentine and Christopher ‘Dr Love’ Crooks. The legal action stems over a picture disseminated over the Internet which suggests an intimate relationship between Lewis and Ninjaman’s allegedly gay son who is known as ‘Spuggy’. A letter, written by Hannah Harris-Barrington, senior soli... »
Apparently, the victim was on his property playing music. The pastor and family lived in the next yard over. Pastor Morgan told the victim to turn down the volume on that ungodly music ( VYBZ KARTEL) Words were exchanged and this was what started this whole thing. The victim allegedly cursed the pastor, accusing him of sleeping with his own daughter. This didn’t sit well with pastor Morgan’s wife ... »
Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson-Smith, says the Jamaican government is demanding answers from Trinidad and Tobago over the continued bad treatment of Jamaicans who have been denied entry into the twin island republic. The souring of relations between the two Caricom states has been stretching out for a number of years as Jamaicans have consistently complained that they have been denied en... »
Imprisoned dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel is living up to his monicker as ‘Di Teacha’ through his school refurbishment programme. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, has made moves to spearhead the project from behind bars in an effort to provide assistance to dilapidated schools. Vybz Kartel associate, Jeffrey Hype, revealed that the artiste wants to assist schools to provide a b... »
A legislation is to be embarked upon this year to replace the queen with a non-executive president. Governor General Sir Patrick Allen made the announcement during his Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday. Jamaica has long flirted with the idea of severing ties with the British monarchy and turning a page on its colonial past. Portia Simpson Miller announced her desire... »
US-based dancehall artiste and blogger Christopher ‘Dr Love’ Crooks has hired a lawyer to countersue LA Lewis for “malicious prosecution, invasion of privacy and abuse of the judicial process”. “LA Lewis has gone too far with this thing now, this lawsuit he is filing against me and Ninjaman is frivolous. I have instructed my lawyers in the US to file a countersuit in ... »
Dancehall star Aidonia and his 4th Generation camp are mourning the loss of the artiste’s official videographer, 24 year-old Lamar Doukie otherwise known as Peakstate. Doukie died as a result of injuries he sustained in a car accident earlier this week as he accompanied entertainer Aidonia to a football match in Montego Bay. The car in which he was travelling flipped and rolled, and another person... »
When Spice tells you she’s the ‘Stage Show Boss’, believe her or else you just might end up with a broken leg. What was meant to be a fun performance at one of her shows in Connecticut, United States, last week quickly turned sour when the photographer lifted the medium built dancehall artiste while dancing with her on stage. “I usually have the ladies contesting me on stage, and this time around,... »
Dancehall artiste Aidonia and members of his entourage 4th Genna, were involved in a motor vehicle accident last night. Information is still being gathered, but it is understood that the DeeJay was travelling along Braco in Trelawny when a tire blew on one of the vehicles sending it crashing into the opposite side of the road. According to eyewitnesses on the scene, the “1Voice” entertainer was se... »
The recent airing of the hit talent search program aired on Saturday night was graced with a new host – Krystal Tomlinson. Krystal was announced as the person who would host the show for the night after both Yanique & Miss Kitty got suspended for their outburst live on the show the previous week. Tomlinson is no stranger to the spot light as she is the current host of the entertainment progra... »
Popular Reggae entertainer Queen Ifrica has hit out against plastic surgery in aworkout video posted on social media over the weekend. It seemed Queen Ifrica was throwing shade at popular radio and television personality Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Barrett. The roots and culture diva encouraged women to work out as a means of keeping their body sexy, instead of resorting to surgical enhancements. “Come ... »
The dancehall genre continues to get a fight. Just months after a club in London was reportedly ordered by police to refrain from playing dancehall music because it promotes violence, a beach facility in Trinidad has mounted a sign stating “no dancehall music.” The sign mounted at the establishment in Trinidad reads, “notice – no dancehall music by order of management.” Some social media users hav... »
Recording Artiste Dexta Daps was this morning (Mon) involved in a traffic accident in Saint Catherine. Reports reaching the Zee are that the artiste is fine after only receiving a few bruises. Details on the accident have not yet been ascertained however, the vehicle Dexta was in, is said to been written off. Dexta had recently returned to the island following overseas stints. Keep it Ziplocked fo... »
Dancehall act Chris Martin can now add another feather in his fedora. After releasing the now ubiquitous hit, I’m a Big Deal, Martin has joined forced with fast food giant KFC- a move that marks his first major corporate brand partnership. The song will underscore KFC’s newest marketing push which is dubbed the ‘2016 Big Deal’ campaign, has been described as a natural fit. Chris Martin is joined b... »
Some believe it’s the perfect case for the Guinness World Records. The body of a Jamaican man, who served in the British Navy, is still locked away in storage in a downtown Kingston morgue — nine years after his death. And there seems to be no end in sight as the matter is now in court with the funeral home director, Michael Jones, seeking millions of dollars incurred in storage fees. The ma... »
