MAY 2014
Fraser-Pryce finishes eighth in Eugene 200m
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Olympic and World champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce a short while ago finished a surprising eighth and last in the 200m at the Eugene Diamond League meet in the USA. Relatively unknown American Tori Bowie took the top spot in a world leading time of 22.18, ahead of sprinters who have been dubbed the world’s best. Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare (22.23) and America’... »
Cellphone lost in Vybz Kartel juror case
Andre Williams, Gleaner Writer The cellular phone used to record the former juror in the Vybz Kartel murder case, who allegedly attempted to bribe the foreman, has reportedly been lost. In a letter to the prosecution, which was read out in court today, the former jury foreman said she lost the phone while travelling overseas. The defence has asked for the device said to have been used to record Li... »
Dancehall Fans Blast Aidonia For Wearing Skirt
Kanye West and A$AP Rocky pulled it off and now Aidonia is bringing the same swag into dancehall. The JOP deejay is on the receiving end of some bashing from dancehall fans for wearing a skirt. Donia was performing at Famous nightclub last weekend when he stepped on stage rocking a skirt like outfit. Someone snapped a couple photos and those pics have now gone viral. Several fans of the deejay inc... »
Jamaica Former PM PJ Patterson Calls For Tolerance Against Gays
Amidst the murder of a gay political activist in Montego Bay earlier this week, former Prime Minister PJ Patterson is calling for more tolerance in for homosexuals in Jamaica. During his address at the Rotary Club of Spanish Town meeting at the Police Officers’ Club in St Andrew earlier this week, Patterson says both side of the divide should find common ground regarding the country’s notorious bu... »
Dancehall: Girl Break Neck And Die Performing Acrobatic Dance
Dancehall has become a dangerous place to have fun for dancers. An anonymous source sent Urban Islandz this photo of a girl that broke her neck and die at a street dance in Jamaica last weekend. The source told us that the girl was performing an acrobatic dance on her head top on a speaker box and fell. “Everyone was shocked when she fell on her head,” the source told us. “A few guys went and lift... »
ZJ Wah Wa Indicted On 3 Counts Of Lottery Scam
ZJ Wah Wa finds himself in some serious legal troubles in the U.S. According to reports, ZJ Wah Wa, whose real name is Deon-ville O’Hara, was indicted in North Dakota for lottery scam. Wah Wa was arrested earlier this month in South Florida by U.S. Marshals and held without bail. He has since been charged with three counts of wire fraud and money laundering. Deon-ville O’Hara is among 26 individua... »
SCRIPPS SPELLING BEE: Jamaican Tajaun Gibbison advances to semi-final
Tajaun Gibbison, 13, of Mandeville, Jamaica, participates in round three of the preliminaries of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 28, 2014 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. – Pete Marovich The Gleaner’s Children’s Own Spelling Bee champion, Tajaun Gibbison has advanced to the semi-final of the Scripps National Spelling Bee ... »
Throwback: Bounty Killer Brought Vybz Kartel On Stage For First Time (video explicit)
Bounty Killer is credited for bringing some of dancehall’s finest to the fore including the likes of Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Busy Signal, Elephant Man, Wayne Marshall, Baby Cham and more. Kartel, who is now incarcerated on a life sentence for murder, has never shied away from crediting Bounty Killer for giving him his big break in dancehall. But in 2006, the aced dancehall star parted ways from Bount... »
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West First Wedding Photos Release (Pictures)
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are officially married and the first photos from their lavish Italian wedding has hit the net. E News just published the first set of photos from the power couple’s wedding last weekend at the Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. One photo show Kanye West and his new bride Kim Kardashian sharing a kiss in their wedding outfits. Another photo show the couple wearing ... »
Jamaican sues US town, police
An image of Oral ‘Nick’ Hillary being taken into custody on May 15 by one of the officers who he filed a civil suit against in 2012 for wrongful arrest and unlawful search. A Jamaican man who sued the town of Potsdam in New York and its police force after he was detained in 2011 in relation to the death of a young white boy, was charged with murder just over a week ago in what his attorney and sup... »
GOLD!GOLD!GOLD! – Jamaica win gold in 4x100m at World Relays (VIDEO)
KINGSTON, Jamaica – In a commanding display Jamaica claimed the gold medal in the marquee event – the 4x100m relay – at the World Relays currently taking place in The Bahamas. The Jamaica team clocked 37.7 seconds. This was Jamaica’s second gold medal of the Relays following earlier success at the Relays by the Men’s 4×200 metres. Second was Trinidad and Tobago w... »
Jamaica set 4×200 Relay Record
Blake’s blistering anchor leg spurs Jamaica to 4x200m world record BAHAMAS, Nassau — (From left) Yohan Blake, Nickel Ashmeade, Warren Weir and Jermaine Brown of Jamaica pose after setting a new world record of 1:18.63 in the men’s 4×200 metres relay during day one of the IAAF World Relays at the Thomas Robinson Stadium here, yesterday. (PHOTO: AFP) A scintillating anchor leg of an unoff... »
Gays block Queen Ifrica from New York show tonight, Artiste yanked from show after protest
REGGAE entertainer Queen Ifrica has been pulled as headliner at Amazura Concert Hall in Queens, New York, tonight, due to mounting pressure from the gay community. Six other Jamaican female acts are also booked to perform. “She is not performing… everyone else will. The show will go on though,” John Rios, manager of Amazura Concert Hall, told the Jamaica Observer. The manager sai... »
Busted.. Rappers With Fake Watches Ousted On Instagram
There is an Instagram account name FakeWatchBusta that is calling out rappers and celebrities who are wearing fake watches. Among the celebrities experiencing a fallout includes Soulja Boy, Future, Yo Gotti, Sean Kingston, Carmelo Anthony and Cee Lo Green. The anonymous person behind the the Instagram account recently spoke to Noisey about getting lawsuit threats from watch dealers over his allega... »
Ninja Man Trial: Prosecution Says Six Witnesses Come Forward
Dancehall fans are already wondering if veteran deejay Ninja Man could meet the same fate as Vybz Kartel. Ninja Man will be going on trial on November 10 for a 2009 murder that also involved his son Janiel Ballentine and another man name Dennis Clayton. Sources close to the prosecution told Urban Islandz that so far six witnesses have come forward to testify in the high profile murder trial. “One ... »
Vybz Kartel: Cops Say Clive Williams Body Cremated
Embattled dancehall star Vybz Kartel is currently serving a life sentence in a maximum security prison after being convicted for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. Cops has yet to find Williams’ body. Law enforcement sources told Urban Islandz that they are still investigating the case in hopes of finding the remains of Clive Williams and bring some closure to his family. The highly placed co... »
Usain Bolt ranks as the 6th most marketable athlete in the world!
Jamaica’s track and field superstar Usain Bolt is the 6th most marketable athlete in the world according to the UK magazine SportsPro. Bolt, who is yet to make his 2014 debut, is on the list driven by marketing potential over the next three years based on value for money, age, home market, charIsma, willingness to be marketed and crossover appeal, According to the magazine Bolt is one of a handful... »
Michael Jackson Hologram Performed Billboard Awards (Full Video)
Five years after his death, Michael Jackson proves he can still moonwalk and bring the house down. A lifelike Hologram of the late king of pop Michael Jackson performed a new single “Slave to the Rhythm” off his new posthumous album Xscape, in stores now. The hologram has everyone in awe as Jackson sings and dance across the stage without missing a beat. Watch Michael Jackson performing “Slave to ... »
Beyonce, Jay Z, Solange Reunite In New Orleans, No Issues
What better way to mend broken family ties that to take a trip together. So after that infamous elevator fight video leaked last week, Beyoncé, Solange, and Jay Z packed their bags and kids and head to New Orleans for a family getaway. Solange son Julez and her boyfriend Alan Ferguson, as well as, Tina Knowles were also there for some family bonding. Of course Jay Z and Beyoncé security guard was ... »
