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Scammer Allegedly Defrauds Reggae Singer Marcia Griffiths Of $5-Million For Bogus Real Estate Deal

Irie Dale June 17, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths was defrauded of approximately $5 million JMD by a fraudster who pretended to be selling her a real estate property. According to reports, in June of 2021, the fraudster made a deal with Griffiths where he and his partners would loan her an amount of US$500,000 to purchase a property, however, she would need to make an initial payment before the money is disbursed... »

U.S. Issues Warning Against Travelling To Jamaica Due To High Crime Rate

Irie Dale June 2, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

he U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs has issued a travel advisory for Jamaica, where it is advising persons to reconsider travelling to the country due to the crime rate. Jamaica was listed with a level three category, indicating that there is widespread violent or organized crime present in areas of the country. It further indicated that “Local police lack the resources to res... »

Minister Marion Asks Skatta “How Dare You A Call Mi Out Fi Dancehall Night?”

Irie Dale May 31, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Former dancehall-singer-turn-gospel-artiste Minister Marion Hall is sending a message to Cordel ‘Skatta’ Burrell regarding his Reggae Sumfest invitations, which she described as the devil making another move on her. Minister Hall sent her message in a video singing, “Massa God put a tracker pan mi, cause him know seh di devil wah mi. Weh day him send out di whole army so mi God put a tracker pan m... »

Dancehall Artiste Choppa Banks And Wanted Man Reportedly Killed In Shootout With Police

Irie Dale May 24, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, News

Emerging dancehall artiste Choppa Banks was killed during a shootout with the police and Manton “Banton” Brown, whose one of St Ann’s most wanted men. The upcoming entertainer was in the company of Banton, who was wanted in the connection to a 2017 double murder that happened in St Catherine, as well as two other killings he committed. The shooting that occurred on the North-South Highway of St An... »

Buju Banton Sends Message To Badman Artistes

Irie Dale May 24, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Reggae veteran Buju Banton recently performed at the Weddy Weddy event and during his presentation, he gave a speech on modern artistes who are also criminals. To start his talks the ‘Gargamel’ highlighted that there are a lot of wrong things happening in Jamaica which can be fixed back, however, the problem is the artistes in the ghetto are carrying guns around. As such the “Driver” singer made i... »

Dr. Boombastic: Shaggy Taps For Honorary Doctorate from Brown University

Irie Dale May 14, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Grammy-award-winning dancehall legend, Shaggy, is set to receive an honorary doctorate in recognition of his immeasurable contribution to dancehall so far. The accolade will be bestowed by the well-distinguished Ivy League research institution Brown University. The “It Wasn’t Me” singer will receive a Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the university at their Providence, Rhode Island location later t... »

Vybz Kartel Hints At Winning Appeal At Privy Council

Irie Dale May 8, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Incarcerated Dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel is in high spirits for the trial of his upcoming appeal with the UK Privy Council. Proclaimed as the “King of Dancehall” on his social media pages, he shared a post recently to his Instagram story to let artistes know that they should continue to enjoy their stardom for now…until he returns from prison. “Everybody is a Star till Privy council says “you’re ... »

Spice Confirms She And Justin Broke Up

Irie Dale May 6, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ATLANTA, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

After weeks of speculating from hints being dropped by Spice on Instagram that her relationship with Justin Budd ended, it has finally been confirmed that the couple parted ways. Spice made the confirmation in a video that she was no longer with Justin while she was sitting next to a male friend of hers in a vehicle. In the video, Spice said, “A you mash up mi and di man,” and they both started la... »

Popular US Stand Up Comedian Dave Chappelle Attacked On Stage

Irie Dale May 5, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, CALIFORNIA, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Popular US stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle was surprised on Tuesday during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. As seen in a video that has since gone viral, the comedian was talking to the patrons, saying, “make some noise for HipHop history,” when an individual ran onto the stage and tackled Chappelle to the ground. See the attack below. See the person who did the deed below. Bas... »

Jada Kingdom Admits Selling Sex For US$35,000

Irie Dale May 2, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Jada Kingdom proudly admitted to accepting cash for sex after Asian Doll came at her saying Jada told her she had sex with rapper Fredo Bang for US$10,000. The Dancehall deejay boldly went on Instagram to set the record straight, saying Asian Doll was telling pure lies because she had sex for US$35,000 which is approximate JM$5,414,766, Continuing, Jada did not stop there, she said Asian Doll neve... »

Beenie Man To Perform In The USA, Headlines Show With Nicki Minaj

Irie Dale May 2, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Beenie Man will be making an earlier appearance in the United States than his initial schedule in August, which is when the dancehall star is booked to perform at the ‘Let Get Fr.ee Conscious Carnival’. The 48-year-old artiste’s trip to the U.S has now moved up with the confirmation that he will be headlining the Essence Festival of Culture alongside iconic rapper Nicki Minaj in New Orleans, Louis... »

Sanchez’s Son Fatally Shot In St. Andrew, Jamaica

Irie Dale May 2, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, Jamaica, News

A shooting in Bedward Gardens, St. Andrew, claimed the lives of three men and the police have identified one of the deceased males to be Kevin Anthony Jackson, the son of Gospel singer Sanchez. The untimely death comes in the midst of the Veteran burying his 74-year old mother, Bridgette Gardner Ivey who passed away earlier in April in Canada as she struggled with cancer, which made him too distra... »

Jah Cure Gets New Court Date For May 17

Irie Dale April 29, 2022 2022 EVENTS, AMSTERDAM, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Reggae artiste Jah Cure is scheduled for a pro forma hearing at a Netherlands court on May 17, where he will be required to answer to the dismissed charge of attempted murder that was slapped against him. According to the Jamaica Observer who got information from Netherlands Public Prosecution service officer Tuscha Essesd, the court session will be used to determine if the singer whose real name ... »

Spice And Justin Breakup?

Irie Dale April 26, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ATLANTA, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Rumours are circulating that Spice and her Rasta boyfriend are no longer together. The first talk of the alleged break-up started when YouTuber KingMixUp pointed out that Spice and Justin were no longer following each other on Instagram after Justin was allegedly seeing a wedding counsellor. The claims about Justin receiving marital advice from a wedding counsellor comes from sources of the YouTub... »

Video Resurfaces Of Dababy Shooting Man In Walmart

Irie Dale April 26, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NORTH CORALINA

The matter concerning the shooting that took place in a North Carolina Walmart in the year 2018 by the hands of rapper Dababy has resurfaced again as the Rolling Stone website recently uploaded a video showing the incident. The shooting incident resulted in the life of a 19-year-old man by the name of Jaylin Craig being taken however, in consequence of the matter, the rapper was only charged for c... »

Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry” Receives Platinum Award In The UK

Irie Dale April 26, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENGLAND, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Legendary Reggae artiste Bob Marley has secured another accomplishment under his belt since his “No Woman, No Cry” song recorded with the Wailers received a platinum certification in the United Kingdom on the 22nd of April. The information was released by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and was noted to have gotten the “Brit Certified Silver Award” based on its sale of over 600,000 units i... »

Jamaica Records Historic Low Unemployment Rate

Irie Dale April 24, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

According to a Labour Force Survey by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Jamaica’s unemployment fell to a record low of 6.2% in January 2022. However, in January 2020, STATIN reported that the country’s unemployment rate was 7.1% which was 0.9% less compared to this year. Based on further findings presented, in January 2022, over 1,257,100 people were employed which is an increase of 5... »

A$AP Rocky Gets Arrested For Shooting

Irie Dale April 21, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, LOS ANGELES

American rapper A$AP Rocky was arrested today, April 20 at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a shooting that took place earlier in November 2021. Reports are that the rapper arrived at the airport from his baecation in Barbados with his baby mother, Rihanna in a private jet when officers of the LAPD arrested him. This has since been con... »

Rihanna & Michael Lee-Chin Massive Net Worth Revealed By Forbes Billionaire List

Irie Dale April 7, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Rihanna and Michael Lee-Chin’s updated net worth was revealed by Forbes for their 2022 list of billionaires. The 34-year-old singer and beauty mogul has made her way on Forbes annual billionaires list for the first time since turning a billionaire. Rihanna was first listed as a billionaire in 2021, with an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion. The credit behind the Fenty Beauty mogul’s latest title... »

Jah Cure Sentenced To 6 Years In A Dutch Prison For Stabbing Promoter

Irie Dale March 23, 2022 2022 EVENTS, AMSTERDAM, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Jah Cure has been convicted for attempted manslaughter in the Netherlands and will spend years in prison. A court graphic showed the singer listening to his interpreter with a confused look on his face as he is told that he was found guilty of attempted manslaughter for stabbing a Dutch-Jamaican promoter in October of 2021 and will be SPENDING 6 YEARS BEHIND BARS. Jah Cure leaves behind his mother... »

Michael Manley Wouldn’t Want To Be Beside Edward Seaga On Same $2000 Banknote Says Ex-Wife (VIDEO)

Irie Dale March 23, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

The announcement of the new banknotes triggered many controversies, one of which spoke about the two former prime ministers, Michael Manley and Edward Seaga, being on the $2000 banknote, even though they were rivals. Beverly Manley, the former wife of Michael Manley, spoke with the gleaner about what she believes her husband would think about being placed next to Seaga. “I feel as strongly about i... »

Shenseea & Interscope Records Hit With $10 Million Lawsuit Over “Lick”

Irie Dale March 20, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

By Devi Seitaram Shenseea and her record label, Interscope Records, are being sued for $10 million for alleged copyright infringement over “Lick”. The sexual content of “Lick” is not the only thing causing controversy for Shenseea as the singer in the height of enjoying her debut album ‘ALPHA’ being released, has been hit with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit by an artist claiming to be the copyright... »

Dutch Prosecutors Wants 8 Years For Jah Cure, Says Stabbing Premeditated

Irie Dale March 15, 2022 2022 EVENTS, AMSTERDAM, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Jah Cure is facing an eight-year jail sentence should he be convicted for the stabbing of an Amsterdam promoter on October 1 last year. Jah Cure is on trial for attempted manslaughter, aggravated assault, and attempted aggravated assault, and he is being represented by Dutch Attorney-at-Law, Jan-Hein Kuijpers. In speaking in court, Jah Cure told the Judge to Google him after they said they did not... »

Tommy Lee Sparta Doing Well Following Transfer To St. Catherine Prison

Irie Dale March 15, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

By Anna-Kaye Kerr Tommy Lee Sparta is in better health physically and mentally following his transfer to a new prison. Incarcerated Dancehall star Yommy Lee=Sparta has been transferred from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre to the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre. The transfer comes two weeks after an altercation with a warder that left the “Godfather” deejay admitted to a public h... »

Shenseea Confirms She’s In A Relationship, Talks Drake & London On Da Track

Irie Dale March 15, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Shenseea confirms that she is in a relationship with someone while address recent rumors about her involvement with Drake and London On Da Track. When it comes to Drake, it seems that the outrageous rumors follow him. Long before the pepper sauce saga popped up was the allegation that the Canadian-born rapper had impregnated Shenseea and the two argued about her having an abortion. On Friday, on t... »