JULY 2016
Mary J Blige files for divorce from longtime husband
Mary J Blige has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband, manager and producer Martin “Kendu” Isaacs. According to celebrity gossip site TMZ, Blige filed for the divorce citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. TMZ notes that the singer has asked the judge to block Isaacs’ ability to get spousal support. The document does not say if there is a prenup T... »
Beenie Man Contracted Zika V Apologizes For Missing Drake’s OVO Fest
Beenie Man was forced to cancel his performance at Drake’s OVO Fest. In a statement sent to Urban Islandz Beenie reps told us that the deejay not only contracted the virus but also didn’t secure the necessary documents to travel to Canada. “Beenie Man didn’t get his Canadian visa to travel to that country to do the show,” the deejay’s reps said. “Additionally, he contracted the Zika Virus and is g... »
Alkaline diss Kartel “mi run Dancehall Now,Teacha de a jail”
Alkaline diss Kartel “mi run Dancehall Now,Teacha de a jail” Alkaline is making it clear that he is the man of the moment in dancehall. The “Champion Boy” deejay recently premiered a new single title “Lose” where he deejay about his status in the genre and also taking a few jabs at incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel. “Alkaline a run dancehall all a we know a the truth this / How teacha fi run danceha... »
Vybz Kartel launches VK clothing line
A launch party for incarcerated dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel’s new clothing line was held at House of Dancehall along Cargill Avenue in Kingston on Tuesday. The VK line brand was lunched to a full house as fans of the dancehall icon turned out in droves to witness the launch of the deejay’s latest business venture. Loop was there to share highlights. See photos in slider. A launch part... »
Jamaican Wrongfully Imprisoned in the BAHAMAS Wins Lawsuit Settlement!
A JAMAICAN who spent nine years in and out of prison and the Carmichael Road Detention Centre without trial was awarded a $125,000 settlement in Supreme Court yesterday. Matthew Sewell made a return appearance before Senior Justice Stephen Isaacs who, last October, ordered his immediate release from the detention facility. Yesterday’s status hearing was held to update the judge concerning ongoing ... »
Ishawna No Show At Reggae Sumfest……Could Cost Her
Ishawna was a no show at last weekend’s Reggae Sumfest despite being billed on the lineup for dancehall night. Sources are saying that Downsound Records head Joe Bogdanovich has already held a meeting with his lawyers and could filed a lawsuit against the dancehall diva who broke her contract by abruptly leaving the label and refused to perform at the event. “There is something going on that I rea... »
Sean Paul returns to No. 1 on Billboard
Jamaican dancehall star Sean Paul has returned to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as a featured artiste on Sia’s ‘Cheap Thrills’. The song unseated Drake’s One Dance, which led the chart for 10 weeks. It’s Sean Paul’s fourth number one while Australian singer Sia is making her debut at the top of the chart. Cheap Thrills represents Sean Paul’s ... »
HILLARY CLINTON WINS CONVENTION VOTES TO MAKE HISTORY
Hillary Clinton has won the convention votes needed to capture the Democratic presidential nomination. In so doing, she makes history as the first woman to become the White House nominee of a major US political party. The former first lady, New York senator and secretary of state had faced Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in a tough primary fight for the nomination. »
Popcaan Rep Vybz Kartel End Beef Speculations At Reggae Sumfest
Popcaan used his time on stage at last weekend’s Reggae Sumfest to end all speculations of a beef between himself and his former mentor Vybz Kartel. The “Unruly Boss” deejay was one of the headlining acts on dancehall night where he delivered a well received set. “Some boy fi know say we learn from the best so big up Vybz Kartel anytime anywhere,” Popcaan said. “No matter what Kartel is my father ... »
DANCEHALL VETERAN SIZZLA’S US visa reinstated (VIDEO)
After being barred from the United States for some eight years, Sizzla Kalonji’s travel documents have been reinstated. In an exclusive Music News interview, Sizzla confirms the news. In an exclusive Music News interview, Sizzla confirms the news. Talks of Sizzla expected to perform at the 32nd annuale on the River in the United States sparked questions about whether Sizzla’s US travel documents w... »
Busy Signal Toss Mic And Storms Off Stage At Reggae Sumfest
Busy Signal was a big hit at Reggae Sumfest Reggae Night on Saturday. The dancehall star delivered a well received set that was overshadowed at the end when he tossed the mic and stormed off the. After performing hits like “Reggae Music Again,” “One More Night,” “Night Shift,” “Naw Go A Jail Again,” and “Wine Pon Di Edge,” Signal was told that he was almost out of time to perform and seems he didn... »
Sanchez, Barrington Levy, Super Cat Rocks Reggae Sumfest 2016 (MUST SEE VIDEOS)
Reggae/dancehall icons such as Sanchez, Barrington Levy, and Super Cat made Reggae Night at the 2016 Reggae Sumfest a huge hit. A record crowd turned out to see the first ever all Reggae Night at the annual festival in Montego Bay. Sanchez had the crowd singing along as he belt out vocals for some of his notable hits including “Lonely Won’t Leave Me,” “One ina Million,” and “Hallelujah.” The dance... »
Dancer Marvin thrown out Reggae Sumfest by police – Now in lock up
Popular dancer Marvin was detained by police at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, St. James on Friday night. The controversial dancer was in May instructed by detectives from the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) to turn himself in to police custody, however he failed to comply. Detectives from CISOCA had listed the dancer as wanted for questioning following inv... »
Malawi man paid to have sex with children (MUST READ)
A Malawi man admitted to being paid by village leaders to have sex with women and teenage girls as part of a cultural ‘cleansing ritual’. In a report by BBC, Eric Aniva admitted to being a paid sex worker, referred to as a ‘hyena’, who has sex with virgins in what they view as a sexual cleansing ritual. However, Aniva admitted to being HIV positive and also said that condoms are not allowed as thi... »
Usain Bolt wins on return from injury
Usain Bolt marked his return from injury by winning the 200 metres at the London Diamond League meet on Friday in his final race before heading to Rio de Janeiro in search of three more Olympic titles. The world’s fastest man ran 19.89 seconds at the Olympic Stadium he left with three golds four years ago during the London Games. It was Bolt’s first race since pulling out of the Jamaic... »
Vybz Kartel Company Donates First Batch Of Computer To Schools
Greater Portmore High School has received a computer from Official VK Line. Principal, Ricardo Ross last week accepted on behalf of the school, an HP laptop. The computer was handed over by Shona-Lee S. Thompson, brand manager of Official VK Line. This is one of many as the company has announced a plan to donate at least once computer to every high school in Portmore, one high school has been prom... »
Gully Bop Released On Bail
Entertainer Robert Malcom known as Gully Bop was released from jail on bail just moments according to source. Bop was arrested lastnight as he made his way to board a flight back to Jamaica. He was and charged yesterday for Domestic Violence & robbery against against Amari in New York. Bop is now on his way to Guyana where he will be performing along side his Ex-girlfriend chin and his curren... »
Pierced Face Artist Lanmine – Crashed & Flung From Bike
Pierced face dancehall artiste Lanmine is lucky to be alive, after he was flung from the motor bike which he was travelling on as a passenger late last week. The artiste was admitted at the hospital for over five days but was released yesterday Extensive testing was done, which included scanning of his brain for signs of swellings. He is due back in hospital for further tests. The accident occurre... »
Gully Bop Arrested In New York for Domestic Violence & Robbery – Toya Explains What Happened
Dancehall entertainer Gully Bop was arrested and charged yesterday for Domestic Violence & robbery against against Amari in New York. BOP was scheduled to board a flight today from New York back to Jamaica. Numerous attempts to contact the entertainer was unsuccessful. After further checks sources found out that BOP did not catch his flight back to Jamaica as scheduled. Bop was also scheduled ... »
Tommy Lee Sparta Talks Scamming and Being Wanted By Police
Aside from being named a person of interest by cops, the dancehall star is also battling a 2-year-old lottery scamming case in court. Speaking with Winford Williams on his OnStage TV show last weekend, Lee says that authorities are out to ruin his career. “I wasn’t shock or anything because I get numb to everything,” Tommy Lee said. “Every year they always come with something new.” The “Spartan So... »
Ky-Mani Marley Serenades His Lady In ‘Rule My Heart’ (VIDEO)
Ky-Mani Marley confronts his feelings for a special lady in his new video “Rule My Heart.” The reggae singer premiered the long awaited video on Tuesday to rave reviews. “The feedback from the video has been incredible in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean,” Ky-Mani said. “It’s an incredible song and the video reflects the whole vibe of the song with a classic drop-top car and romantic scenes with a ... »
Did Ishawna Part Ways Downsound Records ?
Ishawna is rumored to have parted ways with Downsound Records. News of her leaving the label she called home all of her career started circulating since last week. Ishawna has not confirmed the reports and Downsound head Joe Bogdanovich is too busy producing Reggae Sumfest to make a statement. Ishawna is also still on the lineup for Reggae Sumfest Dancehall Night on July 22. A rep for the label to... »
Gay Pastor drowned in the Flat Bridge accident beating his boyfriend in a jealous rage
3jamaica came across a very disturbing video footage of a man believed to be Pastor Steve Ricketts, a prominent Jamaican pastor having a heated confrontation with another younger male in his house about marks on his necks. The marks are said to be ‘Hickies’ by someone else according Steve Ricketts in the video of him wielding and object resembling a piece of board, which he uses to struck the accu... »
Usain Bolt Net Worth Will Shock You
Usain Bolt, listed #32 on The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes (2016 by Forbes), continues to blow away the competition on and off the track. Jamaican sprinter and a three-time World and Olympic gold medalist, Usain Blot is widely regarded the fastest human on the planet and has a net worth of $60 million US dollars. Usain Bolt, whose real name is Usain St. Leo Bolt, continues to blow away the compet... »
