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Mavado Gives Flippa Moggela (Maffia) the Cold Shoulder During New Rules Performance – WATCH VIDEO

Irie Dale September 5, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

On Sunday, dancehall artiste Alkaline pulled off yet another successful staging of his New Rules Festival in New York City. But the event was not without controversy, with Cassava Piece native Mavado noticeably giving Flippa Moggela the cold shoulder during his performance. Mavado provided audiences with an energetic performance of his numerous hits while on stage at the Mount Vernon Memorial Stad... »

Minister Marion Hall Fires At Spice & Queen Ifrica At Groovin, Tarrus Riley New Music

Irie Dale June 30, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Minister Marion Hall put on a stellar performance at the 2023 Groovin In The Park taking jabs at Spice and Queen Ifrica and also announcing new music with Tarrus Riley Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, made her first appearance at Groovin in the Park on Sunday with the expected “bangarang” as she addressed her critic Queen Ifrica and revealed that she has plans for an upcoming album.... »

NYPD Crime Fighting Robot Dog ‘Digidog’ Unveiled – Watch Video

Irie Dale April 14, 2023 2023 EVENTS, NEW YORK, News

On Tuesday, the New York City Police Department unveiled three new high-tech policing devices, including a robotic dog called Digidog, which was deemed terrifying by critics when it first joined the force two and a half years ago. The security robot and mechanical canine nicknamed Digidog was showcased at a Times Square press conference attended by Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, Mayor Eric A... »

Rocatone Black And White Gala 2022 @ Rochdale Center

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Rihanna Shows Off Baby Bump in New York

Irie Dale February 1, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Rihanna and her beau A$AP Rocky are expecting their first child together. The international Pop sensation and business mogul showed off her baby bump over the weekend in Harlem, New York City, while out with her boyfriend. Rapper A$AP Rocky was caught on camera hugging and kissing her on the forehead. The 33-year-old Bajan star was out wearing a long pink jacket, unbuttoned halfway from the bottom... »

Jamaica Wins Medal In North American Bobsled Competition And Looks Forward To Winter Olympics

Irie Dale January 16, 2022 2022 EVENTS, NEW YORK, Sports

The Jamaican team is making great strides in the sport of Bobsled as they recently won a medal in the North American Cup competition held at Lake Placid, New York on the 20th of December. The team consists of Shanwayne Stephens, Ashley Watson, Rolando Reid, and Matthew Wekpe who had a 7th place overall finish in a time of 1:32:87. As a part of the two-man Bobsled team, Watson and Stephens who were... »

Irie Dale Birthday Party 2021 @ Mingles Ultra Lounge, Bronx, NY

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Dancehall Legend Super Cat Headline Verzuz ‘ICONZ’ Series

Irie Dale October 10, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Dancehall legend Super Cat is among the first headlining acts announced for the new Verzuz ‘ICONZ’ series. When the Verzuz format first started rolling out at the onset of the pandemic, last year, many fans were sceptical. There’s no doubt that one of the iconic showdowns that cemented its place as a go-to form of entertainment was when Bounty Killer took on Beenie Man. Back in May 2020, when the ... »

DJ Kool Herc Reflects On Hip-Hop’s Evolution On 48th Anniversary

Irie Dale August 12, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

DJ Kool Herc along with several hip hop legends marked the 48th anniversary of the founding of hip hop. August 11th, 2020, marks the birthday of one of the few genres known and celebrated across the globe. On this day in 1973, Hip-Hop was born. It would go on to influence and create an entire culture and a different way of thinking that resonated with fans from around the world. Hip-Hop began as a... »

Shaggy Details How Jamaica’s Homophobic Label Hurt His Career Overseas

Irie Dale June 12, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Shaggy says Jamaica’s reputation as a homophobic country led to him being barred from a television network album promotion of one of his projects with British musician Sting. Speaking on a Sound Chat Radio interview that explored the link between dancehall music and criminality on the island, Shaggy said the TV network had a problem with him because of the misconceived notion of Jamaica The “It Wa... »

Icon Rapper DMX is dead

Irie Dale April 9, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Rap icon DMX has died. After a week of being on life support, DMX has passed, his family confirmed via a statement. Last night rumors of his death started spreading on social media, but that was cleared up by his manager, who assured us that he was still on life support. Nevertheless, this morning TMZ reported that he had multiple organ failures forcing his family to make a difficult decision to t... »

Dancehall Legend Sister Charmaine Dies At Age 54

Irie Dale January 8, 2021 2021 EVENTS, Artists, Bronx, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Dancehall legend Sister Charmaine has died. Reggae/dancehall has lost another icon as veteran artiste Sister Charmaine passed away. Sources confirmed that the legendary dancehall singer, who suffered from asthma, died peacefully in her sleep this morning. She was credited with being one of the first female deejays to use more vulgar lyrics and was considered a pioneer when it came to holding her o... »

Reneto Adams, 5 former colleague lawmen and families, banned from US

Irie Dale December 15, 2020 2020 EVENTS, Jamaica, NEW YORK, News

Former tough-talking and feared Senior Superintendent of Police, the controversial Reneto DeCordova Adams, and five other cops who were part of the now -disbanded Crime Management Unit (CMU) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), along with their immediate family members, have been banned from entering the United States. The former cops are among 17 officials and family members of foreign govern... »

Jamaican-born nurse first to receive COVID vaccine in New York

Irie Dale December 15, 2020 2020 EVENTS, NEW YORK, News

A 52-year-old Jamaican-born nurse was the first person to get the COVID-19 vaccine in New York as the biggest vaccination campaign in US history kicked off Monday with health workers rolling up their sleeves for shots to protect them from the deadly coronavirus. It was a day of optimism even as the United States’ death toll closed in on 300,000. “I feel hopeful today. Relieved,” critical car... »

Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris said fully aware of Jamaican, Caribbean agenda

Irie Dale December 8, 2020 2020 EVENTS, Jamaica, NEW YORK, News

BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer NEW YORK, United States — Fears that United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is not making much of her Jamaican heritage and might be unaware of Caribbean community hopes are unfounded, a leading Diaspora spokesman has said. Member of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Council, Wayne Golding said the history-making Harris and her surrogates had met wit... »

Majah Hype’s Estranged Wife Says He Abused Her For Years In Tearful Tell-All

Irie Dale December 4, 2020 2020 EVENTS, Artists, Brooklyn, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

In a lengthy Instagram post, the wife of comedian Majah Hype alleges that she has been battered and abused by the comedian during their relationship. In her #WomenWednesday chat with her fans, she laid bare the shocking abuse allegations in an emotional speech. Majah Hype last week suffered a mild heart attack and was hospitalized. . He later revealed that the cause of his heart attack was because... »

Majah Hype Reveals His Hospitalization Was Due To Mild Heart Attack

Irie Dale November 29, 2020 2020 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Many fans thought that Majah Hype, the Caribbean comedian, was hospitalized because of the coronavirus, but it turns out he actually suffered a mild heart attack. Earlier this week, Hype shared with fans that he had been hospitalized in Atlanta following an illness. At first, he didn’t reveal what the illness was, so many fans assumed he had been struck with the deadly virus. Majah Hype kept his f... »

VP Records Teams With The Jamaican Gov To Fight Human Trafficking Through Music

Irie Dale November 26, 2020 2020 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, NEW YORK

Human trafficking continues to plague nations of the world and is a serious problem that governments around the world are actively fighting. With this in mind, VP Records has partnered with Jamaica’s National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) to raise awareness about the issue. The campaign has a reggae medley called “Shadows After Dark,” which pleads with people to be aware of ... »

Sean Paul Finally Addresses Bizarre Beef With DMX

Irie Dale October 12, 2020 2020 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Sean Paul is finally addressing his bizarre age old beef with DMX. Back in 2005, American rapper DMX explained that his beef with Jamaican artiste Sean Paul was possibly responsible for his dislike of reggae music. Now 15 years later, Sean Paul is speaking on the matter, explaining to The Fix and their listeners what he thinks caused the rift between him and X. Sean actually explained that he was ... »

Bobby Shmurda Denied Parole Will Have To Wait Another Year For Release From Prison

Irie Dale September 25, 2020 2020 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Bobby Shmurda was denied parole sending shock waves throughout the hip hop community. Bobby Shmurda was dealt a massive blow in court today as his parole was denied. There is no word yet on why the New York rapper was denied parole, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but TMZ reported that he went before a parole board last week when he learned his fate. This means that Shmurda will have... »

Jamaican Appointed New Head Of NYPD Special Victims Unit

Irie Dale September 11, 2020 2020 EVENTS, NEW YORK, News

Jamaican Michael King, a deputy inspector in the New York Police Department (NYPD), has been elevated to head the department’s Special Victims Unit (SVU). As head of the specialised unit that deals with sex crimes, domestic violence and child abuse, King will oversee some 300 investigators. He brings a unique background to his new position, as not only is he a police officer but also a forensic nu... »

New York Radio Pioneer Gil Bailey dies from COVID-19

Irie Dale April 14, 2020 2020 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

NEW YORK, United States — Veteran Broadcaster and Radio personality, Gil Bailey died in the United States this morning. His death was a result of the coronavirus, multiple sources have confirmed. Bailey, who with his wife Pat hosted the Gil and Pat Bailey show was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican Government. He is credited with paving the way for many of those in Radio here in New ... »

Irie Dale And Furniture Dale Back To School Give Back @ Peoples Choice Furniture

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Dancehall Dancing King Ding Dong Gets Honored By New York City

Irie Dale September 7, 2019 2019 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Dancer turned deejay Ding Dong hasn’t looked back since becoming an artiste, and the proof is in the hits. Since songs like “Man A Gyallis,” he has steadily built his catalog which has seen him on Dancehall’s Biggest stages both locally and internationally. It is valuable to note that Ding Dong did all this by producing clean, positive music aimed at making the people dance. The people have been d... »