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Dancehall deejay Zumjay successfully graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centre (FLETC) in the United States

Irie Dale October 15, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Dancehall deejay Zumjay has successfully graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centre (FLETC) in the United States. The ceremony was held near the port of Brunswick in the state of Georgia. “Special Thanks to LTC Tracey Williams-Staten, SSG Edward Sibaja and my wonderful family for attending my graduation. LTC Williams has been such a huge supporter from the very beginning and I am e... »

Alkaline, Popcaan Nominated For MOBO Reggae Award

Irie Dale October 15, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Popcaan and Alkaline are among five other reggae dancehall artists vying for this year’s (Music Of Black Origin) MOBO reggae award. The nominees were recently announced in London ahead of the October 22nd show at the SSE Arena in Wembley. The other three nominees for the reggae MOBO are Taurus Riley, Chronixx and Stylo G. This is the first MOBO nomination for Chronixx and Alkaline who have been se... »

Freddie McGregor for Africa despite panic concerning the Ebola virus in West Africa

Irie Dale October 13, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

DESPITE worldwide panic concerning the Ebola virus in west Africa, Freddie McGregor intends to honour a November 29 date in the east African country of Kenya. According to the veteran singer, pulling out due to paranoia would be unprofessional. “If you sign a contract, you must be man enough to live up to it, unless it’s an act of God or sickness, honour and respect the promoter. They ... »

Wiz Khalifa Steps Out With New Girlfriend In Hollywood

Irie Dale October 13, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Wiz Khalifa has already moved on from Amber Rose. The Taylor Gang rapper was spotted leaving LURE nightclub in Hollywood on Friday night with his hot new girlfriend in his arms. Paparazzi swarmed the the rapper and his female companion as they made their way inside a waiting SUV. TMZ posted a video of the two who were not hiding. Wiz also seems to be rubbing it in for his soon to be ex-wife to see... »

Gaza Slim Denies I-Octane Relationship “I’m Married”

Irie Dale October 11, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Gaza Slim has stepped forward to address recent rumors claiming that she has been dating I-Octane. The rumors have been circulating since Gaza Slim and I-Octane collaborated on a new single ‘Cya Do It’ The track was released on the How It Feel Riddim, produced by DJ Frass There are also some new rumors claiming that Vybz Kartel sent Gaza Slim a message from behind bars about her relat... »

Singjay Blak Ryno cancels Africa trip

Irie Dale October 9, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

ANOTHER dancehall artiste is putting a halt on travel plans to Africa. Singjay Blak Ryno has cancelled an upcoming trip to Kenya following warnings by Health Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson. He was scheduled to perform in the capital city of Nairobi next week. “While I respect my fans in Kenya, I respect my health more,” he told the Jamaica Observer. “Right now, me nah go Africa an&#... »

Dancehall artiste Konshens attacked, injured by Record Producer

Irie Dale October 8, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Konshens got hit in his face with a bottle during a recent brawl with a producer name K Swizz. The incident occurred yesterday morning at Mojito Mondays at Southdale Plaza near Half-Way Tree, St Andrew. An eyewitness told Urban Islandz that Konshens and K Swizz had a heated argument about a song just before the brawl. The source says Konshens was hit in the face with a bottle and had to be taken t... »

Fast Rising RapperBobby Shmurda Busted For Weed AGAIN

Irie Dale October 8, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Fast rising rapper Bobby Shmurda finds himself in more legal troubles after cops arrested him for marijuana possession. According to reports, Shmurda and his friends were smoking weed while being double parked on a street in Brooklyn. Cops cuffed the “Hot Ni**a” rapper and his friends and hauled them off to jail. He has since being released. In June, Bobby Shmurda found himself behind bars after c... »

Reggae artiste Luciano cancels African tours

Irie Dale October 8, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Reggae singer Luciano has cancelled plans to travel to Africa for his upcoming tour, following warnings by Health Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson that entertainers should avoid travel to Ebola-affected countries of West Africa. It has been reported that the entertainer was led to change his plans due to his own research on the highly contagious and deadly disease. “I have been appe... »

Rick Ross Opens Up About Weight Loss, Jay Z, Meek Mill On “The Breakfast Club”

Irie Dale October 7, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Rick Ross paid a visit to the popular urban radio show ‘The Breakfast Club’ hosted by DJ Envy and Angela Yee last Friday. The Maybach Music Group boss has been dropping off the pounds over the last two years. Rozay opened up about his workout and dieting regiment. Rick Ross also opened up about his new album Hood Billionaire, Meek Mill and Wale beef, and collaborating with Jay Z. “They... »

Mariah Carey Vocal Malfunction On Tour In Japan (Video)

Irie Dale October 7, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Is Mariah Carey loosing her voice? Mariah Carey had some major problems with her vocals on the opening night of her Elusive Chanteuse World Tour in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday night. Mariah is one of only a handful of singers who can really hit that super high note but on Saturday she could barely hit any notes at all and it was painful to watch. In some parts of the video on YouTube, Mariah Carey ev... »

A Mavado And Vybz Kartel Collaboration In The Making

Irie Dale October 6, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Mavado recently visited Vybz Kartel in prison and sat down and talk with the incarcerated dancehall star. The two dancehall hitmakers have long buried their old beef and now they could be working on a new collaboration. Sources connected to Vybz Kartel told Urban Islandz that a collaboration is one of the things that they spoke about. “A Vado and Kartel collaboration would be huge for dancehall,” ... »

Reggae Pop Star Nefatari Wins Big At 2014 Annual Underground Music Awards

Irie Dale October 6, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Multi talented Reggae Pop Star Nefatari can add yet another distinction to her already impressive resume. The songstress won for Most Promising Female Artist at the 11th annual Underground Music Awards. The event which took place on September 21st, 2014 in New York City at the famed BB Kings was created to acknowledge and honor the achievements and contributions of unsigned and independent artists... »

Vanessa Bling aka Gaza Slim Gets Back Passport After Conspiracy Case Drop

Irie Dale October 4, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Gaza Slim is breathing a sigh of relief after a conspiracy case against her and her former mentor Vybz Kartel was dropped. Last week, Directors of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn dropped her case against Vybz Kartel, Gaza Slim, real name Vanessa Saddler and Andre “Pim Pim” Henry. Gaza Slim turned up at the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday to collect her passport and othe... »

New route for Vanessa Bling

Irie Dale October 3, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

AFTER months of stressful court dates, deejay Vanessa Bling is relieved to be cleared of conspiracy charges. The charges against Bling and her two co-accused, deejay Vybz Kartel and Andre Henry, were dropped in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court in Half-Way-Tree, on September 24. It inspired Bling — who attends the Grant Hill Pentecostal Church in Lawrence Tavern, St Andrew — to ... »

Young Dancehall Artiste Alkaline Bottled Then Booed Off Stage In Suriname

Irie Dale October 2, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, OCT. 2014

Alkaline is having the worst year of his career. The young dancehall act got bottled before being booed off stage at a concert in Suriname last weekend. An eyewitness told Urban Islandz that the deejay was in the middle of his set when some patrons began to boo him. “He yelled out some expletives at the crowd after the boos started but that only made things worst because then came the bottles,” th... »

Mavado Visits Vybz Kartel In Prison

Irie Dale October 1, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, SEPT. 2014

Mavado is keeping in touch with his former enemy turn friend Vybz Kartel. Sources inside the Gaza told Urban Islandz that Mavado recently visited Vybz Kartel behind bars. “Vado has been keeping the link with Vybz because a lot of people don’t know that they were very close friends before the Gaza/Gully feud,” the source told us. “They had has a very good conversation and Vybz told Kartel about the... »

Chronixx Chastized The Jamaican Government

Irie Dale October 1, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, News, SEPT. 2014

Rastafarians have never been fans of the Jamaican government and vice versa. Young reggae act Chronixx is making his voice be heard on his thoughts on the management of the Jamaican economy via his social media pages. This is what Chronixx posted on Instagram: “Good morning Chronixx, you’re smiling! No, I’m laughing. I’m laughing at the Jamaica government! And the poor people who applaud them and ... »

Jamaicain Entertainer Ishawna Reveals Shocking Photo, Speaks About ‘Abusive Relationship’ (Video)an Entert

Irie Dale September 29, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, SEPT. 2014

Popular entertainer Ishawna recently opened up on what she described as an abusive nine year relationship with fellow entertainer Foota Hype. During an On Stage interview aired last night she spoke of death threats, physical abuse involving her being beater in the presence of their child and also presented a shocking photo allegedly taken after a violent attack by Foota Hype. She also explained wh... »

Government in Jamaica moving ahead with entertainment registry

Irie Dale September 29, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, SEPT. 2014

Despite the absence of crucial infrastructure the Government is pressing ahead with the establishment of the entertainment registry. State Minister for Entertainment, Damian Crawford, says entertainers have been signing up manually as the Ministry is awaiting the completion of the procurement process to set up the website. He did not say how many persons have signed up so far. The registry will... »

Dancehall Diva Danielle D.I. Robbed

Irie Dale September 28, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, SEPT. 2014

Danielle D.I. is the latest dancehall artist to be robbed. Sources close to the dancehall diva told Urban Islandz that armed robbers invaded a home occupied by her mother and other relatives. Several thousand dollars worth of items were taken including jewelry and electronics. The good news is no one was hurt. Cops in the Matilda’s Corner area are investigating the incident. source: urbanislandz »

WATCH ‘ GYPTIAN ‘ NEW VIDEO

Irie Dale September 27, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, SEPT. 2014

Gyptian is stunting on his haters in the video for his single “Stunta.” The catchy dancehall joint was produced Ricky Blaze while the video was shot by Empire Motion Pictures. The video starts out with Gyptian hanging with his crew and rolling through the streets in Lamborghini. source: urbanislandz »

Foota Hype Says Ishawna Is Lying, Talks Reason For Breakup (VIDEO)

Irie Dale September 27, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, SEPT. 2014

Foota Hype did his first TV interview on OnStage since his breakup with Ishawna earlier this year. Foota Hype sat down with Winford Williams last week and opened up about why he and the dancehall diva split. According to the veteran sound system selector, Ishawna is lying about a lot of things and he is now ready to spill the tea. “I am embarrassed to what she is doing to herself,” Foota Hype said... »

Joe Bogdanovich Threatens To Sue Foota Hype

Irie Dale September 26, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, SEPT. 2014

Downsound Records head Joe Bogdanovich says Foota Hype is defaming his character and he may take legal action. Foota Hype recently did an interview where he revealed that Joe has been smashing his ex-girlfriend Ishawna. Bogdanovich denied the allegations calling them an absolute lie. With regards to me and my actions that is an absolute lie and I will have to take some legal actions because you ca... »

New date for Jamaican DJ to plead guilty in US

Irie Dale September 26, 2014 2014 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, SEPT. 2014

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Local disc jockey ZJ Wah Wa has had a change of date for his return to federal district court in North Dakota where he plans to plead guilty. His new date is October 24. ZJ Wah Wa, whose given name is Deon-Ville O’Hara, is charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. He originally pleaded not guilty on all charges when... »