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Trinidad’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Outlines Kartel’s Restrictions: “I would not let him talk to our children and do TV shows”

Irie Dale May 20, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, TRINIDAD

The leader of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Kamla Susheila Persad-Bissessar spoke on the upcoming visit of Vybz Kartel to the country, detailing the ‘dos and don’ts’ of the Dancehall artiste while he’s on the twin-island. She noted that she urged the Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge to restrict the deejay from talking to the media and interacting with the children of the country ahead of his highly an... »

Cassiel: Diddy Raped Me After We Split …

Irie Dale May 15, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

More fireworks from the Cassie Ventura testimony in the Diddy case … she told the jury Diddy raped her on the floor of her own home after they broke up — and she later tried to hurt herself because she couldn’t take all the pain. The singer testified Wednesday that in August 2018 they had a closure conversation to shut the book on their relationship … meeting at a restauran... »

Jah Cure Responds to Vybz Kartel in New Statement from Behind Bars

Irie Dale May 7, 2025 2025 EVENTS, AMSTERDAM, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Tuesday morning, iconic Reggae singer Jah Cure made his first post on Instagram since 2025, with his previous post being about six months ago in October 2024 when he celebrated his last birthday, dubbing the occasion, the best birthday one could have behind bars. For his new post, he shared a video clip of Vybz Kartel singing to multiple of his songs and shouting him praises for his singing abilit... »

Flippa Moggela Talks About his Fallout with Bounty Killer and Elephant Man (Interview)

Irie Dale April 29, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

During an interview released on Sunday, Flippa Moggela talked about how music caused the rift between him, Bounty Killer, and Elephant Man despite the artistes being friendly during the very early days of their careers. As a young aspiring artiste, Flippa, a native of Waterhouse, was known at the iconic Jamaican music studio King Jammy’s. As a result, the Dem Yah deejay was well acquainted with ar... »

Bogle’s Murder Remains an ‘Unsolved Mystery’ 20 Years Later

Irie Dale April 25, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

20 years ago, on January 20, 2005, Gerald Levy, more popularly known as Bogle, was shot and killed. Following his death, multiple rumours began circulating, and several theories remain today. The Jamaican dancer was the originator of several culturally iconic Dancehall moves like the Wacky Dip and the Willy Bounce. According to a newly released video on the true-crime podcast Watson’s World, befor... »

Vybz Kartel Shares Why He Will Never Bleach His Skin Again

Irie Dale April 24, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Vybz Kartel was once the poster child for skin bleaching in Jamaican culture, but those days are long behind him. Prior to his incarceration, Vybz Kartel famously bleached his skin and even released a song, “Cake Soap,” about it in 2010. Back then, the dancehall legend sported his lighter skin tone and numerous tattoos proudly. However, he received mixed reactions from fans, with some folks blamin... »

Pardison Fontaine Confirms Breakup with Jada Kingdom: Watch Interview

Irie Dale April 4, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Rumour has been circulating since last year that rapper Pardison ‘Pardi’ Fontaine and Dancehall artiste Jada Kingdom split. Neither spoke openly on the matter until this week. The Hip Hop artiste finally confirmed their breakup in an interview released on Tuesday. Speaking on #Respectfully The Justin Laboy Show, Pardi stated that he is single and is taking it easy as he focuses on himself. While h... »

Dancehall Artist Squash Pleaded Not Guilty To Gun Charges

Irie Dale April 4, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Dancehall artist Squash was back in court on Wednesday, April 2, to answer gun charges. The Montego Bay deejay pleaded not guilty to firearm charges when he appeared in court and opted for a trial by jury. His next court hearing in Florida is set for April 7, when the judge will decide on a trial date for the artist. Squash, whose real name is Andre Whittaker, and another man, Zidanne George Presc... »

Sean Kingston Placed on House Arrest, Mama Kingston Remanded after Guilty Verdict

Irie Dale March 31, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Despite pleading their innocence since being arrested in 2024, Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty on all counts in their federal wire fraud trial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday. As per reports, the jury reached its verdict after a few hours of deliberation, convicting the pair of defrauding multiple luxury businesses, including a jewelry company, a high-e... »

Embattled Artiste Squash Gets New Court Date

Irie Dale March 28, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

6ix Boss aka Squash who has been in lockup since late February appeared in a Miami-Dade County court on Wednesday and as per reports, the deejay will return to court on April 2 to further discuss his fate. The court date, set for early next month, will be an arraignment hearing in which the Montego Bay native will be told the charges laid against him, and he’ll get the chance to enter a plea. Deta... »

Sean Kingston and Mother ‘Hold on to Bible’ as Witnesses Testify Against Them in Fraud Trial

Irie Dale March 28, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Wednesday was day three of the trial, so far, jurors have heard testimony from witnesses, including Ariel Mateos, who claimed that Kingston failed to pay for a high-end television. Mateos testified that he sold Kingston a massive 232-inch TV worth $115,000. However, after receiving a $30,000 down payment, he installed the television but was never paid the remaining balance. He alleged that Kingsto... »

Bounty Killer Gets His US Visa Reinstated After 15 Years

Irie Dale March 21, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Bounty Killer back in the US: “God is the greatest all the times” Bounty Killer is back on U.S. soil after getting his visa reinstated after 15 years. The dancehall legend was among several Jamaican artists whose United States visas were revoked for unknown reasons two decades ago. Some artists lost their visas due to issues with gay rights groups, while others remained a mystery. Boun... »

Mavado Has Active Warrant For Arrest In Jamaica Amid Speculations He Could Return Home

Irie Dale March 21, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Mavado’s hopes of returning home to Jamaica without facing possible prosecution remain doubtful. The dancehall singer’s attorney recently hinted that he could be returning to Jamaica soon following his son’s freedom. Mavado’s son, Dantay Brooks, was freed of a murder conviction by the Court of Appeal two weeks ago following his life sentence in 2021. The “So Special” singer celebrated the legal wi... »

Dancehall Artist Squash Transferred To A Federal Detention Center

Irie Dale March 16, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Squash no longer in ICE custody in Florida Dancehall artist Squash seems to be no longer in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Reported last week that Squash, whose given name is Andre Whittaker, was taken into the custody of ICE agents in Florida on the same day he was granted bail for his firearm possession arrest. A check on the official ICE website on Friday ... »

Cocoa Tea, Jamaican Reggae Singer, Dies At Age 65

Irie Dale March 16, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Veteran reggae singer Cocoa Tea has died. The Jamaican music legend passed early Tuesday morning (March 11) at a hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed with the Gleaner that he passed away following a cardiac arrest. Cocoa Tea, whose real name is Colvin Scott, had been battling health issues for some time and was hospitalized last year following health complications... »

Dancehall Artist Squash Placed In ICE Custody After Florida Arrest For Gun

Irie Dale March 11, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Dancehall deejay Squash is facing deportation to Jamaica following his recent arrest in Florida. Report on February 25 that Squash, whose real name is Andre Whittaker, was taken into custody and hit with firearm possession charges. Squash was charged with possession of a short-barrel shotgun, a rifle, possession of a machine gun, and possession of a concealed firearm. His court date was set for Ma... »

Mavado Breaks Silence Vows To Take Legal Action After Son’s Freedom

Irie Dale March 11, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Mavado issued a lengthy statement condemning the Jamaican justice system for imprisoning his son for a crime he said was “concocted.” Report on Friday (March 7) that Mavado’s son, Dantay Brooks, and his co-accused, Andre Hinds, were freed by the Jamaica Court of Appeal four years after they were convicted and sentence life for the murder of Lorenzo Thomas. Police say Thomas was killed in a h... »

Squash to Return to Court on March 26: New Details Revealed!

Irie Dale March 5, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Dancehall artiste Squash, whose real name is Andre Maurice Whittaker is believed to be released from police custody after posting a $3,000 bond following his arrest in February on firearm-related charges in Miami, Florida. The 33-year-old entertainer is now set to appear in court on March 26 at 9:15 AM. Squash, a well-known figure in the Jamaican Dancehall scene, was arrested on February 24 after ... »

Dancehall Artist Squash Arrested In Florida On Firearm Charges

Irie Dale March 5, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Dancehall artist Squash is currently in police custody in Florida following his arrest on firearm charges. The Montego Bay deejay was picked up by the Miami-Dade police on Tuesday (February 25). According to court documents obtained by Urban Islandz, Squash, whose real name is Andre Whittaker, was hot with charges of possession of a short-barrel shotgun, possession of a rifle, possession of a mach... »

EU Commission president calls for greater collaboration with the Caribbean

Irie Dale February 21, 2025 2025 EVENTS, BARBADOS, News

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Wednesday underscored the importance of closer collaboration with the Caribbean saying Europe will always be ready to listen and to engage with the region. Addressing the opening of the three-day Caribbean Community (Caricom) summit in Barbados, the official said collaboration was also needed in a changing glo... »

A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty

Irie Dale February 21, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Almost a month after the trial began, 36-year-old rapper Rakim Athelston Mayers whose real name is A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on Tuesday avoiding up to 24 years of prison time. In late 2024, Rocky pleaded not guilty and turned down a deal that would have resulted in him spending almost 6 months in jail. Over the past two weeks, Rihanna‘s attendance and support of her partner as been one of th... »

Massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean, tsunami warning issued

Irie Dale February 9, 2025 2025 EVENTS, News

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was reported in the middle of the Caribbean Sea Saturday night triggering a wave of tsunami warnings around the region that have since been lifted. The earthquake was reported just before 6:30 p.m local time about 129 miles south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands at a depth of about 6 miles, according to the US Geological Survey. A violent quake struck the C... »

Dancehall artiste Kiprich Named Person Of Interest By Police

Irie Dale February 9, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall artist Kiprich is wanted by police amid a flare-up of violence in St. Catherine. Kiprich, whose real name is Marlon Plunkett, was named among almost a dozen men as persons of interest in a bulletin released on Friday (February 7) by the St Catherine North police division. It’s unclear if the dancehall veteran has turned himself into the police yet. However, law enforcement officials are ... »

Sean Paul Confronts TikToker 119 at Party

Irie Dale February 2, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Sean Paul’s name was recently dragged into the story of two popular male Jamaicans who found out that they were victims of paternity fraud. Sean Paul is one of several other popular local names that were called by Jamaican TikToker 119. However, as per 119, the main suspected entertainer who got ‘jacket’ is Sean Paul, stating that one of his two children is “white”. “I know Sean Paul is not a whit... »

Vybz Kartel Gets US Visa Reinstated Arrives In Florida With Fiancée Sidem Ozturk

Irie Dale February 2, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Vybz Kartel returns to the United States for the first time in 20 years after getting his visa reinstated. The Portmore deejay confirmed speculations he had his visa reinstated on Friday (January 1), some two decades after the US government revoked his permit to travel to that country. Vybz Kartel was among several reggae and dancehall artists to have their US visa revoked in 2005 at the height of... »