ick Ross was taken into custody after cops pulled over the Maybach Music Group boss in Fayette County, GA on Wednesday afternoon. WSBTV Atlanta reported that cops smell Marijuana inside Rozay’s Bentley after he was pulled over for having tints that were too dark. SEE ALSO: Rick Ross, Meek Mill Involved In Nightclub Brawl In NYC Cops found a total of five blunts after searching the vehicle. The Mia... »
Vanessa Bling, former known as Gaza Slim, is back on the dancehall scene and is off the market because the dancehall diva is engaged. Speaking with Winford Williams on OnStage last week, Vanessa Bling cleared up some recent rumors that she and I-Octane are dating and also opened up about her engagement and some new music coming out. “I got a lot of comments on Instagram, Facebook, my bookings beca... »
Brooklyn based dancehall star DJ Norie was hit in his face with a cable box during an altercation with his wife. Both DJ Norie and his wife, Yadira, were arrested at their New York apartment last week following a domestic dispute. Sources say the argument started over allegations of cheating. TMZ reported that she accused him of cheating before a heated argument ensued. Things quickly turned viole... »
Who knew that rock legend Mick Jagger listens to dancehall music. The Rolling Stone music icon says that Vybz Kartel and Jay Z are his two favorite rappers. During a sit down Q&A on Twitter recently, Jagger was asked who are his all-time favorite rappers. My favourite rappers… Vybz Carlin (Vybz Kartel), I like him, and I guess Jay-Z,” the rock star said while explaining that it is difficult to... »
American recording artiste Jennifer Hudson is the confirmed headliner for the final night of Reggae Sumfest 2015, Saturday July 18th at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay. Johnny Gourzong Executive Director of Summerfest Productions, producers of the event, made the announcement in a press release. “We are extremely happy to have been able to confirm Jennifer Hudson as the hea... »
All the major international and regional acts for the 19th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival have now been released. The latest high profile performer to be announced for the June 25-27th event is US Pop singer Ciara. She joins US R&B/Pop artistes Trey Songz and Jason Derulo on the festival lineup. The Observer has learned that one of the acts will perform on Friday and not on the Saturday as ex... »
The entertainment industry has been rocked again by news that a well-known dancehall producer, known in underground circles as ‘Rado’ and who operates the Armzhouse Records label, was nabbed in the United States by police and is being held without bail. Rado, whose real name is Everton Minott, was wanted on several charges in Jamaica. Loop Jamaica understands that the music producer was arrested i... »
The page, which has in excess of 500 thousand followers, had been strewn with images and links to pornographic photos and stories. In an interview on ZipFM today, the Warrior Love singer explained that her team has been working tediously with Facebook to rectify the issue. “On that page I have 519,000 people following from across the world. Somebody is very unhappy; dem ah go hard. We have been wo... »
Rihanna might be off the market again and no it’s not Chris Brown, Drake or Leonardo DiCaprio. The “American Oxygen” singer is dating Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Rihanna and the French soccer star were spotted partying together at a popular night spot in New York City last night before grabbing breakfast at 5 AM at Coppella. Sources close to the Bajan pop beauty told us that they have been ... »
Paul McCartney says he has given up ganja after many years of indulgence and now prefers wine or “a nice margarita.” The former Beatle told the Daily Mirror he doesn’t want to set a bad example for his children and grandchildren by using marijuana. He said Saturday his decision is “a parent thing.” He says “the last time I smoked was a long time ago.” McCartney had been a long-time marijuana user ... »
The Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach, Florida has issued a warrant for the arrest of beleaguered Jamaican entertainer Deva Bratt. Deva Bratt, who was scheduled to answer to charges of driving without a valid licence yesterday, June 1, did not appear in court. The whereabouts of the dancehall artiste, whose given name is Sheldon Owen Smith, are unknown as efforts made contact the dee... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica- A team of Trinidadian court marshals and law enforcement personnel detained reggae artiste Anthony B on Sunday morning, just minutes after he performed at the Hasley Crawford training grounds in Port of Spain. Anthony B was escorted to court immediately to answer charges of absconding a debt of US$6,000. He was represented in the Hall of Justice by attorney Fitzgerald Hinds, app... »
Young Thug road manager Jimmy Carlton Winfrey is a major suspect in the Lil Wayne tour bus shooting in Atlanta last month. Atlanta police arrested Winfrey on Friday and charged him with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, possession of a firearm by a felon, and criminal gang activity, according to TMZ. This is not shocking given the very public feud between Lil Wayne and Young Thug. Winfrey a... »
Nicki Minaj just dumped her boyfriend Meek Mill and has returned the giant diamond ring that he gave her. Six months after going public with their relationship, Nicki and the Philly rapper have called it quits. Sources close to the “Truffle Butter” rapper said that there are cheating allegations and other disagreements that caused their split. “This isn’t the first time they have relationship prob... »
Track superstar Usain Bolt has been accused of being an inconsiderate neighbour by the wife of dancehall hit maker Sean Paul. “Between the bikes … loud, horrid music, parties and screams, I honestly wish he would go back to where he came from. He’s a horrible neighbour. I cannot wait to move,” Jodi Stewart-Henriques, also called Jinx, said via social media in a long rant. Stewart-Henriques is a re... »
Entertainer Glendon ‘Admiral’ Bailey on Wednesday pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed against him after he attempted to renew a passport in another man’s name in February. Bailey was fined $160,000 in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court. He was arrested and charged on February 23 with two counts of uttering forged documents, two counts of obtaining a passport by false pretence, two co... »
Karrueche Tran has a new man that could be beefing with Chris Brown. Tyson Beckford has yet to respond to a subtle jab from Brown over a selfie he posted with Chris Brown ex-girlfriend. This big drama started over Memorial Day Weekend when Tyson Beckford posted a selfie on Instagram of himself and Karrueche Tran hanging out in Las Vegas. One of Chris Brown people name Kidred on Instagram quickly p... »
Roots reggae singer Warrior King is in Mexico on a one-month promotional tour. The Aint Giving Up singer was billed on the event alongside headliner, London-based reggae singer Macka B, and performed at the rocking Playa del Carmen beachside concert in front of a capacity audience of predominantly Mexican people, who have been showing increasing favour towards foundation reggae music. Although thi... »
Buju Banton has thrown in the towel and scraped all future plans of filing another appeal for a release from prison. The Grammy-winning reggae singer strike a deal with US Attorney office barring him from filing future appeal and in return for the dismissal of a gun charge. Since the news broke last week, Buju Banton fans have been sounding off on social media on why he took the deal. Sources conn... »
Vybz Kartel says that Shawn Storm is the only loyal friend and protege from his former Portmore Empire label. Sources connected to the incarcerated dancehall said that Kartel feel hurt and betrayed by the same artists he help to get their big break. “Addi help to bring a lot of these artists to the forefront of dancehall and when he needed them the most that was when everyone disappeared,” sources... »
The Robert Marley Foundation handed over $15.4 million dollars worth of much needed medical equipment to the Bustamante Hospital, The Jubliee Hospital, The St. Ann’s Bay Hospital and The Women’s Health Network on May 15. Held at the former home of the iconic Reggae Legend the Honorable Robert Nesta Marley, OM, the press conference was attended by Dr. Andrei Cooke – Chairman of the Board of the Sou... »
Former Portmore Empire artiste Lisa Hyper raised eyebrows a few weeks ago with an aggressive performance at the M.I.A awards where she appeared to throw words in an aggressive manner towards former label mate, Gaza Slim, who was in the audience at the time. “When me a perform onstage, mi see her mouth and eyes open wide but she nah say nothing. Slim need fi understand herself. Basically, I am not ... »
Barcelona FC supporters, reggae star Jah Cure and fitness expert wife Kamila McDonald-Alcock, arrived in Madrid on Sunday for their team’s clash against Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants will be looking to wrap up the first part of a potential treble by beating Atletico at the Vicente Calderon. Jah Cure and Kamila arrived at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport at around 9:30 AM Jamaican time an... »
Buju Banton will remained in prison until the end of his sentence in February 2019 after signing a plea deal with prosecutors. The US Attorney’s was pursuing a gun charge against the Grammy-winning reggae star that could see him get an additional 5 years on his sentence if convicted. But the US Attorney’s Office on Thursday announced that they have reached a plea deal with Buju Banton and his atto... »
Mavado and his management team is suing a US based promoter claiming that he was scammed. A rep for the dancehall hitmaker siad that AJ Promotions tried to book the deejay for shows in California but talks broke down because the promoter was unprofessional. “AJ promotions owes Mavado money and we will be taking legal action for breach of contract,” the singjay’s rep told us. The promoter AJ is als... »
