The return staging of the iconic Reggae Sunsplash festival, scheduled for November 6 to 8 this year at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in St Ann, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sunsplash organisers announced the postponement in a news release, but did not disclose a new date for the staging. “Over the last three months, we have carefully monitored the national and intern... »
Reggae artist Capleton is mourning the loss of his mother after she passes away at 73 years old. The longtime star performer and recording artiste hails from St. Mary in Jamaica, which is where he reportedly was at the time when he received the sad news about his mother. According to The STAR, Capleton’s mother, Mabel Downer-Forbes, who was a strong Christian, had been living with diabetes b... »
Dovey Magnum says she is in Miami to get her boobs done because she’s simply tired of wearing bra. The onset of the coronavirus has led to a change of action for many artistes, including Dovey Magnum. The talented dancehall baddie was chatting with Winford Williams on CVM TV’s Onstage last Saturday when she revealed that she is now under new management with New Era Entertainment’s Kereberry, and i... »
Belly Man, I mean, Beenie Man has hit the gym with his wife Krystal Tomlinson after being trolled relentlessly on social media over his belly. It’s important to note that Beenie Man had been working out before his Verzuz battle with Bounty Killer, but still has some excess fat to shed. Last weekend was the greatly anticipated and buzzed-about Verzuz battle, ‘the clash of the icons.’ On Saturday, B... »
Reggae legend Bunny Wailer is asking for your help in locating his missing wife, Reports circulating around social media are that 70-year-old Jean Watt, wife of legendary reggae icon The Hon. Bunny Wailer, went missing over the weekend. A missing person poster identifying her key physical features as since been shared on multiple social media platforms. The poster highlighted height(5ft 3 inches),... »
Beenie Man says both himself and Bounty Killer are ready to perform for their fans in the United States. Beenie Man and Bounty Killer thrilled over a half a million Instagram fans last Saturday when they performed together for the first-ever Verzuz battle to take place in Jamaica. Not only did it showcase the significant entertainment value of dancehall and reggae music, but it also showed just ho... »
Popcaan new song is amply titled “Buzz” and he shed some light on why he cut his signature hair. A couple of weeks ago, Popcaan seemingly rolled back the years by getting a fresh haircut. It didn’t come as a surprise that fans from all over the world expressed their disappointment with the move, as Popcaan is not only known for his creative bars on tracks but also his truly out of this world hairs... »
Jamaica’s dancehall culture was the real winner of Saturday night’s Beenie Man “Verzuz” Bounty Killer clash on Instagram Live. Verzuz in Jamaica equals no social distancing, but not even Jamaica Prime Minister Hon. Andrew Holness could hold back endorsing such an event showcasing two of Jamaica’s biggest names in dancehall culture, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer. The clash took on a different approa... »
Popular reggae and dancehall music producer Bobby Digital has passed away. Robert Dixon, who is more popularly known by his professional name Bobby Digital, has died at the age of 59. The music producer reportedly died of a kidney-related illness that he has been battling. Following one of his weekly dialysis treatments, Dixon reported that he felt ill, and shortly after being admitted, he died at... »
Vybz Kartel is about to be a grandfather as his 16-year-old son is expecting a baby boy soon. One of life’s greatest quests is to be able to leave a legacy that the upcoming generation can benefit from. Vybz Katel’s son Akheel Raheim Palmer, better known to the world as Little Addii, is already planting his roots and leaving his mark on the world, however, like many things that are associate... »
Vybz Kartel’s baby mama Sherika Todd could be Rihanna’s twin sister and Gaza fans are shook. The recently concluded Mother’s Day saw many of dancehall’s biggest talents wishing both their moms and the mother of their kids on social media. One of the most talked-about shares for the day went to one of the most controversial deejays in the game, Vybz Kartel. The Worlboss drew the attenti... »
Popcaan chops off his signature locks and now beating a low fade, but fans can’t handle it. A few new images which emerged on Popcaan’s Instagram account earlier today, are leaving many of his 2 million subscribers dumbfounded. At first glance, it seems like any regular image of Popcaan, but a closer inspection shows that Popcaan is missing his lovely head of hair. The ladies have revealed o... »
Yesterday was Mother’s Day, and artists in the dancehall community are celebrating the first women in their lives. Dancehall artists are showing love to their moms today on social media with several heartfelt tribute posts. From Konshens to Vybz Kartel to Aidonia, everyone has a mother or has helped make a woman into one. Konshens took to Instagram to share several photos of his first daughter’s m... »
Beenie Man’s daughter Desha Ravers says she thankful to be alive following a car crash. It was only four days ago that Deshagaye ‘Desha Davis‘ Davis shared a few glam shots next to her Honda Fit motorcar that she worked tirelessly to secure almost two months ago. Sadly, photos of her silver car began circulating online once again, but this time it was badly damaged. A clearly shaken Desha also too... »
MORE than 100 entries have been submitted for Poem For Life, a contest initiated by Ian Lewis of the Inner Circle band and his son Abebe. Submissions opened April 27 and closes May 18 when the Top 10 poems—inspired by the coronavirus pandemic—will be selected by a social media panel. The winning entry, which will be introduced at a yet-announced date, will be recorded as a song by Inner Circle. Ab... »
The 2020 Reggae Sumfest, which was booked for mid-July, has officially been dropped from the itinerary due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After announcing that there was news to come, pretty much-prepping fans for the cancellation of Sumfest, the festival promoters have finally made the call ,Joe Bogdanovich Chairman, and CEO of DownSound Entertainment, affirmed on Monday that due to the pandemic, the ... »
Dexta Daps has been released from jail. April 30 is proving to be a day of jubilation for the Seaview Garden’s singjay, who was recently released from custody. Peter Champagnie, the attorney at law who represents the entertainer, revealed to the Jamaica Star that no formal charges were laid against his client, whose real name is Louis Anthony Grandison Jr. Dexta Daps was arrested by law enforcemen... »
lippa Mafia’s brother is currently on Jamaican soil. Andrew Davis, more popularly known as Flippa Mafia or Flippa Moggela along with his two brothers, Roger and Kemar Davis, were sentenced on drugs and narcotics-related charges almost four years ago. However, at least one member of the drug cartel is back on the island. Roger Davis was among the 46 Jamaicans who had been deported back to the islan... »
IT will be no laughing matter in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court in Half-Way-Tree, today as actor/comedian Garfield “Bad Boy Trevor” Reid and deejay Elephant Man make scheduled appearances. Reid and co-accused, Keneil Smith, are charged with breaching the Disaster Risk Management Act, Noise Abatement Act, the Emergency Powers Act and Spirit Licence Act. They are currently on $100,000 bail ... »
Dancehall artiste Dexta Daps will have another shot at securing his freedom when he appears in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Monday, April 20. The artiste’s lawyer, Peter Champagnie, filed a writ of habeas corpus on Tuesday but the the artiste remains incarcerated because the arresting officers were absent from the hearing. “To be fair to them, the officers did not appear ... »
Government has raised approximately $50 million from Sunday’s ‘Together We Stand’ telethon to aid in the fight against COVID-19 in Jamaica. The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport made the revelation on Thursday. The event, which was broadcast entirely online, was aimed specifically at raising funds to help in the purchase of equipment for workers on the frontlin... »
Aidonia and other dancehall artists are urging fans and locals to stay inside and follow government ordered protocols. The COVID-19 situation in Jamaica started off under the guise of ample control, but it quickly flared up into a massive outbreak after citizens started defying rules put in place by the government to protect them. A lot of celebrities have taken it upon themselves to use their pla... »
Dexta Daps’s lead attorney, Peter Champagnie QC, will be seeking to get his client released today when he appears in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court in Half-Way-Tree. The dancehall singjay has been detained at Hunts Bay Police Station in Kingston since last Wednesday. “I’m seeking the court’s intervention because he has been there for an extended period of time. I’m... »
Minister Marion Hall, formerly queen of the dancehall Lady Saw, is speaking out after her application for an O1 US visa was denied. In 2015, Marion Hall relinquished all connections to the secular world and became a devoted lady of the Christian faith. While she is not regretting her decision and his steadfast on her mission to spread the gospel, it seems others are now questioning her social stat... »
Dexta Daps remains in police custody despite not being charged. Singjay Louis Grandison, more popularly known as Dexta Daps, was taken into custody yesterday (April 8) and spent last night at the Hunt’s Bay police station as he awaits questioning on shooting and gang-related charges. The dancehall singjay was not charged with a crime, and as a result, his attorney Peter Champagnie is calling for h... »
