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... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
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 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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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 ... »
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 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 ... »
They once had tunes that you had to “pull up” at least twice in a dancehall session- they were definitely hot! However, the music industry is constantly changing. While some artistes start off with a big bang and maintain their status, others fade away from the scene without a whisper. Loop Entertainment is jogging your memories by digging up Jamaican artistes who have either gone AWOL or hit a wa... »
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... »
Rumor circulating that dancehall artist Konshens dead after collapsing on stage Since the suicide death of his elder brother, Delmark Spence, dancehall artist Konshens has been under heavy fire from some speculators who have chosen to believe and spreadrumors. Some have even gone as far as to blame him for his brother’s death. The recent most rumor, however, is one that we can describe as maliciou... »
Beenie Man is giving back to his country in a big way. The dancehall king has thrown his financial support behind Jamaica’s Olympic gymnast team. The Doc is now the official sponsor of the Jamaica Amateur Gymnastics Association. The deal will see him sponsoring 11-year old junior gymnast Asasia Malcolm for the next four years and also covering the financial cost to get Olympic gears for Toni-Ann W... »
Although he has a bright personality, life has not always been rosy for Kevin Mullings A.K.A Little Kev , who overcame a challenging childhood to become a promising actor. Mullings, 24, recently took his first shot at writing. Yet Still I Rise, his first novel, iscomplete. In the unpublished book, Mullings reveals some of his deepest, darkest secrets, which include his involvement in prostitution ... »
Shaggy is taking over the summer with Jovi Rockwell with their new video “I Got You.” The Jaakko Manninen-directed video saw Shaggy assembling some female dancers showcasing their skills in front a colorful back drop. The animated and fun clip also saw the banging reggae/dancehall diva getting close to the multi-platinum selling deejay. The single “I Got You” samples James Brown’s 1965 hit of the ... »
The feud between Future, Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson may have just gotten worst. On Monday, Wilson posted a video on Facebook showing Baby Future calling him papa and that is not sitting well with the EVOL rapper. The clip shows the Seatle Seahawks Quarterback getting prep for a TV show appearances when Ciara and Baby Future came in. The toddler called his step dad papa before planting a ... »
Lil Wayne had another serious health scare when he became hospitalized from seizure. Last month, the New Orleans rapper was hospitalized after having two seizure a on his private jet forcing it to make two emergency landings. Seems his fight with the illness is not going away. TMZ reported that last week he was rushed to the emergency room after having another serious seizure attack. He was forced... »
Mavado and Alkaline bit their frenemy “Farewell.” That’s the title of their new collaborative single, produced by DJ Frass. “Them same one say them a yo friends too / But mek mi tell yo this pu*** / I don’t remember you, and I don’t intend to,” Mavado sings while Alkaline chimed in “Whole a unnu dead to me / Mi fu***** friend turn mi enemy / Dead and gone a cemetary, totally out of mi memo... »
Investigators attached to the St. Andrew North police division have commenced a probe into circumstances surrounding the shooting of the son of dancehall artiste Mavado. The teenage son of the dancehall superstar remains hospitalised following the incident which reportedly took place a week and a half ago in Cassava Piece, St. Andrew. “What we are able to say is that the police have information th... »
Dancehall diva Denyque will be among the 2016 finalist for Miss Universe Jamaica. The “Make Me Believe You” singer was selected as one of the 20 finalist announced at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston last weekend. “I finally built up enough courage to enter a pageant,” she wrote on IG. “I’ve always looked up to these women who boasted such grace and confidence and body. They say confession is good fo... »
Beyonce is the most recent big name celebrities to react to the recent police killing of Alton Sterling. Drake, Kanye West, The Game, and Chris Brown has all said their piece about the unfortunate incident that has become too frequent. “We are sick and tired of the killings of young men and women in our communities “Beyonce wrote on here website. “It is up to us to take a stand and demand th... »
Tommy Lee Sparta is fighting back claims made by the police department that he is wanted in connection to a recent shooting incident in Kingston. The dancehall deejay was named as a person of interest last week resulting in some bookings being cancelled. Tommy Lee and his attorney, Earnest Smith, reported to the Elletson Road Police Station on Monday. The artist was questioned and later released w... »
