TOMMY Lee Sparta’s deportation case from Dominica in 2014 has taken a new twist. Party promoter Cabral Douglas, who launched a US$3-million lawsuit against the Dominica Government, has retained one of England’s top barristers — Dr Leslie Thomas — to lead the litigation phase of the case due to commence in Trinidad on October 20. “I am pleased to announce that I have retained the services of Leslie... »
Singer Shuga has cut ties with longtime manager Donovan Germain and Penthouse Records. “He was a great manager, he is my father and my foundation, but it is time to move out and move forward,” Shuga said, adding that she was “going through with the legalities now” to formalise the split. The St James-born artiste joined the Penthouse camp shortly after winning the Digicel Rising Stars competition ... »
LOVERS’ rock giant Gregory Isaacs, who had a massive following in England, will be honoured with a Blue Plaque at the house in which he died in London six years ago. The plaque will be dedicated at 59 Weald Lane, Harrow, his widow June Isaacs told the Sunday Observer. “This mean’s a lot…I feel honoured, very proud that Gregory has joined his predecessors Bob Marley and Dennis Brown being awa... »
Vybz Kartel and Popcaan were among the biggest winnners at last weekend’s International Reggae and World Music Awards, IRAWMA, 2016. Vybz Kartel is still rocking up accolades from behind bars. The incarcerated dancehall deejay won Best Male DJ/Rapper at the IRAWMA awards while his former protege Popcaan won Entertainer of The Year. Despite being incacerated since 2011, Vybz Kartel manages to stay ... »
Dancehall singjay Nesbeth (left) collecting his award for Best Song at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) from event founder Ephraim Martin at the Coral Gables Center in Florida last Saturday. (Photos: Contributed) My Dream, singjay Nesbeth’s anthem of self-belief, won Best Song at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) at the Coral Gables Arts Center in Fl... »
Vybz Kartel has not yet instructed his legal team to start his appeal process, raising questions on whether or not he is giving up. Reliable sources inside the incarcerated deejay’s camp told Urban Islandz that his appeal docs are still under review and not yet filed with the court of appeal. “There are a lot of documents to go through like boxes of documents so that is mostly what is holding up t... »
Shamara Grant aka Ratty, the mother of one of Elephant Man’s children, was shot dead at her Standpipe home in St. Andrew earlier this morning. Sources shared that she was found with 8 gunshot wounds to her VAG1NAL area, abdomen and arms. No word on any incidents leading up to her death. »
Vybz Kartel wants a reputable “reader man” to help get read of his demons in the video for “Miracle.” The track also features guest appearances from Demarco and Keda. The cinematic video was directed by True Gift Entertainment owned by Demarco while the catchy single was produced by TJ Records. “Miracle” is one of two music videos released by Vybz Kartel’s camp today as the deejay gets ready to un... »
Ninja Man will be back in court on November 28 for his ongoing murder case. The dancehall legend, whose real name is Desmond Ballentine, has been in and out of the Home Circuit Court in Kingston since 2009 for a murder charge involving his son. A frustrated Ninja Man says that he is anxious to get the case over and done with because it is affecting his career. “There is hardly any work in Jamaica ... »
Former Digicel Rising Stars winner Shuga will release her new single, “Caribbean People”, this month. “The song seeks to empower and unite the Caribbean by putting an end to the division. We are joined by culture, the only thing that should be divide us is the Caribbean Sea itself,” Shuga said. The song was produced by Warieka Production, and the video was recently shot and... »
Etana is currently loosing a lot of her fans for her recent endorsement of U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. During her interview with Anthony Miller of ER on Friday, Etana made the revelation that she is a strong support of Trump. Her statement caused a huge uproar especially among some of her Jamaican fans living in the U.S. “Yes I am a Trump supporter,” she said. “And I know a lot of pe... »
Beenie Man has finally address his death hoax reports. Earlier this week news surfaced online claiming that the dancehall legend has died from complications related to Zika Virus and dengue fever. A rep for the deejay reached out to out shortly after confirming that he is alive and in good health. Beenie Man posted a video last night on his Instagram account responding to the reports calling the ... »
Vybz Kartel has been making rounds online after the incarcerated Dancehall superstar’s official Instagram account uploaded a recent photo of the deejay. The self-proclaimed ‘Worl Boss’ posted a selfie early Thursday morning which shows a bearded Vybz Kartel smoking in the dark. “Dont drink and drive jus smoke and fly #GazaNation,” the post read ... »
OBSERVER ONLINE has been reliably informed that Rita Marley, widow of reggae superstar Bob Marley, has been admitted to a Miami hospital after suffering a major stroke in the United States city last night. Sources have informed the Observer that Marley is in Miami to attend an event, but her appearance has been cancelled. It is understood that she had suffered a stroke before, but this is consider... »
Elephant Man is getting blast by his own son who is basically calling him a deadbeat dad. The Energy God’s 21-year-old son has launched a career in dancehall under the moniker Ele Trunk and recently released a diss song aimed at his father. In some of the lyrics he called Elephant Man, real name Oneil Bryan, a sperm donor and accused him of neglecting his children. In case you don’t know, Elephant... »
Beenie Man drop a brand new collaboration with Bounty Killer “Blue Light” off his new album “Unstoppable.” The new project was released last week Friday and has been getting rave reviews from dancehall fans. This marks the second time that Beenie and Bounty, who were once arch rivals, have collaborated. The two dancehall giant previously worked together on the single “Legendary” which was also a h... »
Nick Cannon‘s highly anticipated dancehall movie “King of the Dancehall” made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival last week. So far the film has been getting raved reviews among dancehall fans. KOTD also marks Cannon’s directorial debut and saw him traveling to Jamaica last year to shoot the film in actual street dance events. The film also features some big name stars including N... »
Luciano, who cancelled several dates in the United States after his visa for that country was revoked this month, will reapply for a US work permit in October, his booking agent told Splash. “It’s not as bad as how they are making it out to be. We spoke to an immigration consultant who advised that he (Luciano) could reapply for a work permit as early as April next year. We will be applying for a ... »
Alan ‘Skill’ Cole, a former manager and confidante of Bob Marley, has reportedly sued Tuff Gong and Island Def Jam Music Group over copyright ownership to the Marley song War, for which he is credited as writer. The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard Magazine report that Cole recently discovered he does not own the copyrights to War and Natty Dread, another Marley song for which he has writing credi... »
Popcaan is alive and well and there were no drive-by shooting or any attempt to take the dancehall deejay’s life. Multiple reports surfaced on Friday claiming that the “Unruly Rave” deejay was shot and killed during a drive-by shooting outside of Shocking Vibes Studio in Kingston. Other reports alleges that he was only grazed by bullets. But a rep for the deejay told Urban Islandz that the reports... »
Usain Bolt says he now feels like a true legend after winning three gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympic games last month. Speaking with Loop, the sprint legend says that after Rio he definitely feels like he achieved his dream of being the greatest of all time. “Back to back I am the best and I think I’ve done it,” Bolt said. “When people put me in the same sentence with Muhammad Ali … I think I’v... »
Sizzla Kalonji is still feeling some fallout from his past issues with gay rights groups in the United States. The reggae/dancehall singer is currently on tour in the U.S. with sold out shows in New York and California. But one of his upcoming tour dates on September 23rd at the 1015 Folsom in San Francisco has hit a snag after a LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) mounted a prot... »
Aidonia is now officially off the market. The dancehall deejay and his baby mama Kimberly Megan tied the knot in Jamaica over the weekend. Sources told Urban Islandz that there were around a hundred guests at the wedding including close family and friends, as well as, fellow artists including members of his JOP/4th Genna camp. News of their wedding first surfaced last month but Aidonia, whose real... »
Bobby Shmurda was sentenced to 7 years in prison after coping a plea deal with in a New York court on Friday. The “Hot Ni**a” rapper will likely served 7 years in prison and get five years of probation as part of his guilty plea. TMZ reported that the rapper and his lawyer were in court today where his attorney strongly advised him to take the deal or he could face life imprisonment if he was trie... »
English radio DJ, David Rodigan, confirmed on Twitter on Thursday that musical legend, Cecil Bustamente Campbell, better known as ‘Prince Buster’ had died. Rodigan posted a short statement on social media, which read: “It is with great sadness that I have just learned of the death of Jamaica’s music icon and pioneer, Prince Buster. A true music legend. Prince Buster’s death has b... »
