Bob Marley’s close friend and former tour manager Allan ‘Skill’ Cole is not a fan of the portrayal of his close friend in the Paramount Plus Bob Marley: One Love movie, which purports Marley as a devout husband and father as he navigated the strife of his career at the heights of fame. It’s been almost a month since the movie began airing worldwide and broke several box office records. Initi... »
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council is set to hand down its judgment on the appeal brought by Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm, and two other appellants, Kahira Jones and Andre St. John, who are all challenging their 2014 convictions. On Friday, Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell’s lawyer, Bert Samuels, revealed that he was pleasantly surprised by the relatively quick judgment. “It’s a pleasant surprise... »
Sizzla Kalonji is getting praised by his peers in dancehall, including Bounty Killer and I-Octane after his US visa was reinstated ahead of a series of shows. The “Thank You Mama” singer is one of a handful of reggae/dancehall artists dealing with ongoing visa woes that prevent them from traveling and or performing in the United States. Sizzla’s US visa was revoked in 2019 for unknown reasons. At ... »
Kedean Brown After the two-day appeal seeking to overturn the murder convictions of Vybz Kartel, Kahira Jones, Andre St. John, and Shawn Campbell, attorney-at-law Bert Samuels provided details about the concluded hearing. On February 14 and 15, the Privy Council heard arguments presented by both the prosecution and the appellant’s defence teams, which consisted of Samuels. Speaking about the heari... »
Vybz Kartell is optimistic that he and fellow appellants Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John will be freed as his Privy Council appeal hearing begins in the United Kingdom. Vybz Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, is presently incarcerated at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, but the team of lawyers representing him and the other appellants led by prom... »
2023 for Jamaica was a year filled with a lot of bad news and some good news, in this article, we take a look back on some of the most talked about stories that dominated the local news headlines. Some of these stories include the SSL fraud case, the Chris Brown concert that was held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Gully Bop’s illness and death and the most recent, a brawl during the much-ant... »
Spice becomes the first Jamaican female dancehall artist in 30 years to have a lead song become eligible for Gold certification in the US according to the RIAA database. She is also, the first Jamaican female dancehall artist to have a single from their album to sell over 500,000 equivalent units in the United States since 1995. Jamaican recording artist Diana King’s “Shy Guy” off her “Tougher Tha... »
The highly anticipated Bob Marley: One Love biopic premiered in Kingston on Tuesday night (January 23, 2024) with plenty of fanfare. The premiere saw the Marley family showing out including Ziggy Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Rita Marley, and Cedella Marley. Plenty of other celebrities hit the red carpet at the premiere event, including Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, as well... »
Bounty Killer explains the two main reason why he lost his visa Dancehall artist Bounty Killer says the reason his visa was taken away is because of his perceived connection to Tivoli Gardens criminal Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke and the fact that he doesn’t associate with or accept the LGBT community. While speaking at The Fix’s 10th anniversary, the artist addressed several things, including why he ... »
After death rumours and much concern about iconic Reggae artiste Cocoa Tea‘s well-being, an associate of the veteran artiste shares some positive news about his health status on Friday, January 26, 2024. Amidst the passed-away rumours, the wife of the entertainer set the record straight and rubbished such claims in early January. According to his wife Malvia Scott, Cocoa Tea “is very much alive.” ... »
Riddim Juggling has once again captured the hearts of dancehall audiences, with tracks from Rvssion’s Dutty Money Riddim and Notnice’s Street Vybz Riddim claiming top spots for trending music in Jamaica. Securing spots in the top five on trending are dancehall artistes 450, Chronic Law, newcomer Nigy Boy, and Jada Kingdom as her feud with Stefflon Don continues to grip the attention of fans. Chron... »
According to the 2024 Henley Passport Index rankings, Jamaica has once again moved up the list by three places (from 63) to rank sixtieth (60th) as the most powerful passport in the world. Jamaicans can choose from a total of 90 countries to visit without a visa. The Henley Passport Index is the official standing by which the world’s passports are ranked according to the number of countries a spec... »
Following numerous speculations and rumours circulating online indicating that legendary Jamaican reggae singer Cocoa Tea has passed away, the wife of the entertainer sets the record straight and rubbish those claims. According to Malvia Scott, Cocoa Tea “is very much alive,” she also urged the public to keep the entertainer in their prayers. However, the entertainer’s wife revealed that the Clare... »
Beenie Man has made the bold move as he proposed to his girlfriend Camille McIntosh, a video posted to his Instagram account confirmed. The dancehall legend, real name Moses Davis, posted the heartwarming video showing him placing the ring on Lee’s finger as he speaks to her. The audio from the video was edited out and replaced with his new song “Simma.” The pair appeared happy and content as Cami... »
Many say there is no place like home and Shenseea seems to agree with this sentiment as she spends the holidays in her place of birth, Jamaica. The Dancehall artiste shared with fans that she and her family were invited by Tarrus Riley to spend Christmas with him and she seemed to have a grand time at not only his residence but also at a local river attraction in St. Thomas. Shenseea posted videos... »
Dancehall artiste and humanitarian D’Angel has shared scenes from her Spread A Little Love Christmas giveaway as her annual charitable event kicked off in Spanish Town today. Working both with like-minded charitable individuals and corporations, D’Angel has acquired supplies to ensure that many of her home town residents have a better Christmas this holiday season. The event commenced this morning... »
Koffee clarifies assumptions that she is a Rastafarian Koffee made a surprising revelation about her diet, leaving Jamaican fans and especially Rastafarians stunned. The Grammy Kid sat down for a short and sweet interview in Barbados with Loop news this week, and the conversation got interesting when the singer was asked about her diet. As the holiday season is in full swing, the curious interview... »
Vybz Kartel visited behind bars by his sons for the first time in almost a decade Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel is sharing his joy after seeing and spending time with his two oldest sons and meeting his grandson for the very first time. It seems that the Horizon Remand Centre resumed their annual family visits for the holidays for the first time since the pandemic started, as Kartel shared photos ... »
Sean Paul is the most streamed dancehall artist of 2023, with over a billion plays in a single year. For as long as one can remember, Sean Paul’s dominance has been an indomitable force in the dancehall arena. It comes as no surprise that the internationally acclaimed star came out on top of the leaderboard for the most streamed dancehall artists on Spotify for 2023. It’s the monstrous numbers tha... »
Outspoken dancehall veteran Rodney Price bashes Jamaicans for putting their loyalty to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP) above what is right for Jamaica. The artiste, known professionally as Bounty Killer, has never shied away from speaking his mind regarding the perceived inadequacies of Jamaica’s leading political parties. Bounty blasted Prime Minister Andrew H... »
A quake estimated to be 4.2 in magnitude rattled eastern regions of Jamaica on Sunday afternoon. According to the Android Earthquake Alerts System via Google, the quake took place at about 2:06 pm and 21 km from Kingston. Android Earthquake Alerts System via Google The Jamaica Observer made a post on Instagram asking followers whether or not they felt the quake and many persons had something to sa... »
Speaking on his time as a lawman in the streets of Jamaica during an interview, Sting originator Isaiah Laing detailed the three times he got shot while on duty, his run-ins with a notorious gang member, and how he was eventually pushed out of the force. Before finding one of the most prominent stage shows in Jamaica, Laing had a decades-long career in the police force. He joined the police force ... »
A woman who won a lawsuit against Rohan Marley has applied to the Supreme Court to have him sent to jail for disregarding a court judgment awarding her $15 million in damages after his employee crashed into her and caused her severe injury. According to the Jamaica Gleaner, Marley owes the $15 million judgment debt to Trudy-Anne Silent-Hyatt, who was injured after a truck owned by him and driven b... »
Isat Buchanan slapped with a 2-year suspension ahead of his Privy Council hearing The General Legal Council, the oversight body for lawyers in Jamaica, has suspended attorney Isat Buchanan, the lead defence attorney on Vybz Kartel appeal case, for crass comments made towards the country’s Director of Public Prosecutions. On Tuesday, the disciplinary panel of the GLC gave its decision after hearing... »
D’Angel debuts a new song “War Angel” taking digs at several dancehall artists including her exes Bounty Killer and Beenie Man Dancehall artiste D’Angel has dropped a war song as she targets her ex-husband Beenie Man and ex-boyfriend Bounty Killer for choice disses ahead of the coming of Sting. Sting is celebrating 40 years of existence, and it seems that D’Angel is making ... »
Three Jamaica-born individuals have been convicted in Pennsylvania, United States, for their roles in a lottery scam that targeted elderly Americans between 2017 and 2020, defrauding them of millions of dollars. The scheme reportedly involved an auto-body shop in New York that is linked to a used car dealership in Jamaica. The convicts are 47-year-old Caron Pitter, Rohan Lyttle, 49, and Charlene M... »
Dancehall fans expressed their concerns after a video of top flight deejay Skeng appears to struggle to stand backstage his show Fans of dancehall artiste Skeng are sharing concern for the artiste’s health and well-being after he was spotted under the influence and appeared zoned out at an event on Sunday. The “Protocol” artiste has long shared his affinity and promotion of the drug “molly,” which... »
Dancehall artist Jahshii hospitalized days after his brother’s funeral Dancehall artist Jahshii has revealed to fans that he is currently hospitalized and receiving medical treatment for unrevealed reasons. In posts shared on his Instagram account, the artiste revealed a video of him laying in bed while tubes carrying blood are attached to his chest. In one photo, he is seen wearing a surgic... »
Incarcerated artiste Ninja Man has published an open letter directed at Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Opposition Leader Mark Golding, and National Security Minister Horace Chang, calling for measures to curb the crime on the island. The artiste is currently serving 25 years to life in prison sentence for the 2009 murder of Ricardo;’Ricky Trooper’: Johnson. However, he has be... »
Irie Jam Radio, a leading Caribbean radio station in New York, has snagged an important partnership with leading radio broadcaster iHeartRadio to broadcast its stream to thousands of people in the Caribbean diaspora. Irie Jam Radio, founded by Bobby Clarke, has been in operation for over three decades and promotes Jamaican and Caribbean culture to millions of descendants of Caribbean nationals who... »
Five reggae and dancehall artists, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Julian Marley, Burning Spear, and Collie Buddz, are vying for the 2024 Best Reggae Album Grammy By Devi Seitaram Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Julian Marley, Burning Spear, Collie Buddz (from left) Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Julian Marley, Burning Spear, and Collie Buddz were nominated for the covetous reggae Grammy. The Grammys have named five ... »
Isat Buchanan welcomes Vybz Kartel’s early murder appeal courtesy of the UK Privy Council due to the ongoing health crisis facing the man regarded as the king of dancehall by many. Buchanan revealed that Vybz Kartel is very anxious to have his time in court when February 14, 2024, comes around. According to the controversial lawyer, who is set to face the local court as well, without the ruling of... »
Capleton will be performing in the UK for the first time in over a decade after getting his visa restored ahead of his European tour Reggae legend Capleton is the latest Jamaican artiste to have received his visa to travel to the United Kingdom for work. The artiste was previously banned from traveling to the European bloc in 2010 due to his music, which was considered discriminatory and homophobi... »
Reggae icon Beres Hammond has been named as a recipient of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by The University of the West Indies, Mona, at this year’s annual graduation ceremony set for November 4, 2023. Beres Hammond is among four recipients who are to receive honorary degrees, which include Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States and the first woman to hold that post, Ambassador Audrey... »
Following the estimated 5.6 magnitude earthquake that rocked Jamaica Monday morning, scenes of its aftermath have been rapidly spreading across social media. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, the epicentre of the earthquake was located approximately 10km south of Buff Bay, Portland. Scenes from various sections of the island have revealed minor damages to build... »
