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Tuff Gong International relaunches vinyl manufacturing services in partnership with US-based company

Irie Dale January 18, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

Tuff Gong International, the entertainment company founded by global music icon Bob Marley, will relaunch its vinyl manufacturing services this February in partnership with Sunpress Vinyl. Considered by music purists to provide the premium listening experience, sales of vinyl records are on the rise, hitting a 28-year record high last year. Tuff Gong’s vinyl pressing factory has been touted as the... »

Busy Signal Back On U.S. Soil After Getting Back His Visa (VIDEO)

Irie Dale January 15, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

Busy Signal has a lot to celebrate today after getting back his United States visa and touching down on U.S. soil. The Turf Boss is currently in New York City for the first time in 15 years. This also marks the first time the dancehall deejay is on U.S. soil as a free man. “It’s a blessing, the most high bless the Turf as usual, god get the most praise god get all the praise in the world from me,”... »

Jah Cure Sister Mckadia Facing Years In Prison For Cocaine Trafficking

Irie Dale January 15, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

Reggae singer Jah Cure’s sister Mckadia Alcock is facing years in prison if convicted for cocaine trafficking. Alcock is awaiting trial in South Florida following her arrest on December 21, 2016 for alleged attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country. U.S. Marshals picked her up at the Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale. She was charged with Importation of Cocaine, Posses... »

Tommy Lee Sparta: Dominica Denies Offering Deejay Settlement

Irie Dale January 15, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

Tommy Lee Sparta legal woes with Dominica is far from over. Authorities in the Caribbean island issued a statement denying that they ever offered the dancehall artist a settlement. Last year Tommy Lee’s attorney Bert Samuels filed a US$3 million lawsuit gainst the Dominican government for denying him entry into the country for a concert in 2014. The Montego Bay deejay also complained that he was t... »

Ninja man caught Wearing Women Sandals (VIDEO)

Irie Dale January 12, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

Veteran dancehall artiste Ninjaman took to his social media page recently to address critics who have been suggesting that he frequently wears women sandals on his TV appearances. According to Ninja, his sandals were originally worn by Gladiators long before the invention of shoes and they offer a level of comfort and flexibility. The ‘Don Gorgon’ via a Facebook live video, went on a over 20 minut... »

Tommy Lee Sparta Wins US$3 Million Lawsuit Against Dominican Government

Irie Dale January 12, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

Tommy Lee Sparta says he will be swimming in cash after winning a US$3 million lawsuit against the Dominican government. The dancehall deejay filed the lawsuit back in 2014 following an incident where he was barred from entering the country upon arrival on a private jet for a concert. The Mobay deejay complained that he was treated inhumane and had to sleep overnight on a cold concrete floor insid... »

Drake Took Shot At Alkaline After Popcaan Diss Track Went Viral

Irie Dale January 12, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

Drake only sees a battery when he hears the name Alkaline. The 6 God is reacting to the Vendetta deejay’s new Popcaan diss track “Microware” that went viral. “I know a battery name Alkaline not a person #unruly,” Drake tweeted this morning before deleting it. Alka went hard on the track referencing the bromance between Popcaan and Drizzy claiming that the Toronto emcee bought the Unrul... »

Tommy Lee Sparta Finds Himself On Police Wanted List AGAIN

Irie Dale January 6, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

Tommy Lee Sparta is once again on police wanted list. The Guzu Music deejay was named as a person of interest by the St. James police department. Senior Superintendent Marlon Nesbeth in charge of the St. James PD confirmed that the dancehall deejay is wanted in relation to a shooting in the volatile Flankers community over the holidays. He along with several other men were named as “person of inte... »

Buju Banton Prison Release Date Did NOT Change AGAIN Singer Coming Home December 8, 2018

Irie Dale January 6, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

Buju Banton will be released from prison on December 8, 2018. Since the start of the year there has been numerous reports in the media claiming that the Grammy-winning reggae-singer will be released from prison early. Some reports even claimed he will be sent home as early as this month. These are all false, since the US Federal Bureau of Prisons website firmly indicate his release date as Decembe... »

Beenie Man Claps Back At Alkaline “Instagram Badman Not My Style”

Irie Dale January 6, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

Beenie Man found a new arch enemy in dancehall in the form of Alkaline but whether this will translate into diss records only time will tell. The self-proclaim youngest and the baddest deejay went on Instagram yesterday to blast the self-pro-claim king of the dancehall calling him a liar. The Doc told his fans during his performance at last weekend’s Galiday Bounce that Alkaline stated that he is ... »

Usain Bolt spoils Girlfriend with US:$1.5 million Dollar Diamond Necklace…Happy New Years Kasi Bennett [MUST SEE]

Irie Dale January 3, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017, Sports

The new years Unanticipated gift from the nine time olympic gold medal winner and three time world record holder Usain Bolt, which he had planed from his 2015 visit to France He purchased a 5k encrusted Dimond necklace the piece is said to have a estimated value of US$ 2.3 million dollar. the one of a kind custom built pice was Designed by one of europe’s finest jeweler. It has been said that the ... »

Alkaline Say He’s Done With “Dutty Jamaica” Claims Beenie Man

Irie Dale January 3, 2017 2017 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

The self proclaimed “King of the Dancehall” – Beenie Man; claimed that the Vendetta Boss Alkaline has turned his back away from Jamaica during his recent performance at Galiday Bounce held at Ewarton, St. Catherine. After giving a very energetic performance, ‘The Girls Dem Sugar’ decided to reason with his fans a bit – where he asked them why aren’t other dancehall artiste present for stage shows ... »

Alkaline BASHED for Looking like GAY! [MUST SEE PICTURE]

Irie Dale January 1, 2017 2016 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, JAN 2017

Few days ago grammy nominated reggae singer Jah Cure received harsh criticism from his Jamaican fans for his latest outrageous attire while touring in Zimbabwe. The ‘Rasta’ artiste who has been known to push the envelope where his fashion sense is concerned; has been ridiculed online for taking it a bit too far. Sporting a close fitted shirt and belt-less pants, one size smaller than the entertain... »

A List Of All The Women Drake Romantically Linked To

Irie Dale December 31, 2016 2016 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2016, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Drake relationship with Jennifer Lopez has been heating up making his love life as much interesting as his music. But just how did the 6 God bagged one of the all-time baddest chicks in the game. Looking at his past relationships and women that he has been romantically linked to in the past then you can see that he got his formula down pat. Drizzy has dated Rihanna, Serena Williams, Malia Michel a... »

New Man in Shauna Chin’s Life

Irie Dale December 31, 2016 2016 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2016, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

After a nasty break-up with fiancé Gully Bop late last year, Shauna Chin Chin finally finds love. She accused her ex of alleging to kill her, on the other hand Gully Bop followed up with several videos, in which his face appeared blooded and battered, claiming he was beaten by Chin. Recently, Chin Chin has been spotted on numerous occasion with dancehall artiste Frass Hill. The two were recently o... »

Jah Cure’s sister caught smuggling cocaine into United States

Irie Dale December 28, 2016 2016 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2016, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, News

A female relative of reggae recording artiste Jah Cure was arrested on Wednesday, December 21 in Florida after she was caught attempting to smuggle cocaine into the United States. According to information Loop News has received from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Mckadia Damale Alcock, 29, was arrested by US Marshals at the Fort-Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and charged with possession... »

Jamaican Government going for direct flights from Africa

Irie Dale December 28, 2016 2015 EVENTS, DEC. 2016, News

The Government of Jamaica is seeking to sign strategic air services agreements with at least five African countries, according to Transport and Mining Minister, Mike Henry. Already talks are under way with Kenya and South Africa, Henry disclosed last week at the signing of an Open Skies Agreement with Canada in Kingston. The minister said the air services agreements are intended to establish direc... »

NEW VIDEO –STYLE X — ME LOVE MY FATTY — (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Irie Dale December 25, 2016 2016 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2016, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

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Ninja Man Blast Sting Promoters “Stop Disrespecting Artists”

Irie Dale December 25, 2016 2016 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2016, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Ninja Man is reacting to Sting promoters recent announcement that they have pulled the plug on the 2016 staging of the annual dancehall show. Last week Isaiah Laing and Heavy announced that Sting 2016 is officially cancelled. While that may not come as a surprise to some dancehall artists, what was surprising for Ninja Man was a statement the promoters made about not having the headline acts sinc... »

Nick Cannon Reveals Vybz Kartel Helped With ‘King Of The Dancehall’ Script

Irie Dale December 22, 2016 2016 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2016, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Nicki Cannon film “King of the Dancehall” was a huge hit at the Toronto Film Festival during the summer. But one key piece of detail that we didn’t know was how instrumental Vybz Kartel was in the creation of the movie. Last year Cannon traveled to Kingston, Jamaica to spend a few weeks to write and shoot the movie purely based on hardcore dancehall culture. What better place to shoot a film about... »

Reggae Grammy Award Lambasted

Irie Dale December 21, 2016 2016 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2016, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

In perhaps the most blistering attack on the reggae Grammys to date, Jamaican reggae icon and veteran singer Freddie McGregor has lashed out at the 59-year-old American institution, calling the reggae arm of the organisation that typically awards excellence in the music industry, “an embarrassment of indescribable magnitude to reggae music”. This week, McGregor became the latest voice ... »

CRIME FREE CHRISTMAS 2016 IN JAMAICA — CHECK OUT ARTISTE (VIDEOS)

Irie Dale December 20, 2016 2016 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2016, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

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Steve Harvey Gets A Second Chance To Host Miss Universe – Comedian To Return As Host Of 2017 Competition

Irie Dale December 20, 2016 2016 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2016, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Despite last year’s mishap, Steve Harvey will be returning to the Miss Universe stage as host of the show in 2017. The competition, which will air on Fox on January 29, will take place in The Philippines, and model Ashley Graham has been announced as the backstage host. Viewers of last year’s pageant may remember Harvey’s slip-up in mistakenly announcing the first runner-up, Miss... »

Sting Promoters Pulls Plug On 2016 Blames Vybz Kartel Absence From Dancehall (VIDEO)

Irie Dale December 18, 2016 2016 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2016, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Sting promoters have officially announced that they have canceled the 2016 staging of the concert. Vybz Kartel‘s incarceration has a big role to play in the demise of the show. Supreme Promotions principals Isaiah Laing and Heavy D sat down for an interview with Winford Williams where they break down why the show was axed this year. “Headline artists… The last two three years the headline acts jus... »

Cee Lo Green knocked unconscious by exploding phone (WATCH)

Irie Dale December 18, 2016 2016 EVENTS, Artists, DEC. 2016, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

OMG! We hope he’s ok! Many were sent into a state of panic after a video surfaced online showing singer Cee Lo Green being knocked unconscious by an explosion caused by his mobile phone. The incident occurred while Green was in a recording studio earlier today. While the “Crazy” singer was having a chat on his phone, it apparently malfunctioned and exploded sending him flying to the ground into an... »