JUSTICE Lennox Campbell yesterday instructed jurors to examine the evidence in the murder trial against entertainer Vybz Kartel and his four co-accused separately so as not to summarily convict or acquit the men.

With more than 60 days of the trial gone, the 11-member panel of jurors seemed at times jaded…

The first video for his single Party Tun Up received tremendous backlash from members of the public who felt Mr Vegas had used too many white girls in the video.

Now, with the remix doing really well in local and international spheres, expectation mounts surrounding the release of its official music video which…

Only last year there were talks of wedding bells for dancehall couple Ishawna and Foota Hype, but now the singer says their relationship has ended.

In April last year, congratulatory words flowed their way when it was announced that the two would be getting married after nearly a decade…

Local sources have reported that the judge in the Vybz Kartel murder trial has told jurors that they should not find the entertainer guilty because of the contents of his lyrics.

High Court judge gave the instruction to the 11-member panel of jurors as he started his summation of the case in the Home Circuit…

Global rap and hip-hop star Busta Rhymes attended today's start of the final leg in the murder trial of Vybz Kartel and his four coaccused. Busta Rhymes who has Jamaican roots, stated that he was at today's trial to show support for his embattled counterpart Vybz Kartel who is accused of the August 2011, murder of Clive "Lizard"…

Fresh from their recent performance on the top-rated Arsenio Hall show on WPIX, Konshens and Sean Paul are making moves on the Billboard Digital Reggae Singles chart.

Their collaborative effort, Want Dem All, jumps from number 25 to land at number 15 on this week's Billboard chart. Since its…

Following the release of his sophomore album My Journey on Tuesday, dancehall artiste I-Octane is set to give fans an unforgettable music experience at an official album-launch party tonight.

The launch party is scheduled to start at 6 p.m., at the Triple Century Sports Bar in New Kingston. Sponsored by…

His uncanny ability to create popular songs and catch phrases has certainly paid off for dancehall artiste Chi Ching Ching, who was recently contacted by international rap star Lil Jon to do an official remix.

Ironically, it was Lil Jon who first released his song Turn Down For What, which was later remixed by…

Sharon Samuels, widow of platinum-selling record producer Patrick 'Roach' Samuels, has launched a record label called Patron House Production, in honour of her late husband.

According to Samuels, the label was Roach's idea before he was brutally killed in 2013.

The widow…

Freaky dancehall singjay J Amsterdam says local DJs are refusing to play his music because they are afraid of the stigma.

According to the Wine Inna Mi Face singer, Jamaica's music industry is not prepared for his level of 'freakishness'.

"I think they don't want to play…

The cause of death of former lawyer for incarcerated deejay Buju Banton is still unknown. Chokwe Lumumba, who helped Buju Banton appeal his drug-trafficking sentence back in 2012, advised the deejay to seek the advice of other legal counsel just before being appointed mayor of Jackson.

According to the New York…

Dancehall artiste Mavado will be featured on Rick Ross' upcoming album, 'The Mastermind'.

According to Mavado, the feature is important as it will assist with the development of his international brand.

"Rick Ross is family, straight. Even though we are on different…

Days after being deported back to Jamaica, dancehall artiste Tommy Lee Sparta's team is now speaking out against how the Dominican government handled the situation.

Online reports have also stated that several Dominicans took to the streets to protest against the government's decision to refuse entry to the…

With international artistes including Snoop Lion, Eddie Murphy and Kanye West dabbling in reggae music in recent times, not all artistes are fans of the genre. In fact, Lorde, whose song Royals was arguably one of the biggest songs of 2013, has stated that she hates reggae music.

In a video titled 'The World…

Markus Records has scored an out-of-the-box hit, thanks to Tifa's contribution titled 'Out Of This World'. The project is the debut collaboration between Tifa and Markus Myrie.

"The collaboration with Markus has been two years in the making, so technically, it's my first time working with him," Tifa said in a…

Popular singer/songwriter Garland Rowe, also known as G Whizz, recently returned to the island from a very successful promotional tour in Europe.

The tour, which was organised by ChrisRock Promotions, started December 14, 2013 and lasted until January 29, 2014.

The…

Dancehall artiste Alkaline has received strong backlash from dancehall fans following the release of a controversial single on So Unique Records Igloo rhythm in which he endorses anal-stimulating sex.

In the song (title unfit for publication), the artiste stated that after receiving oral sex, having his rectum…

Barbara Gayle, Justice Coordinator

The jurors trying entertainer Vybz Kartel and his four co-accused have been called upon to consider the evidence and be true to their oath.

Jeremy Taylor, senior deputy director of public prosecutions, made the call as he addressed them…

As news spread about his death yesterday, several persons in the entertainment fraternity hailed producer and singer Wayne Smith for his impact on dancehall music.

Smith, who was also referred to as 'Sleng Teng', died Monday afternoon at the Kingston Public Hospital. He was 48.…

Resident Magistrate Jannef Anderson yesterday fined entertainer Sizzla, born Miguel Collins, $1,000, after the artiste pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a confrontation with the Yallahs police earlier this month.

Sizzla was performing at a nightclub in Yallahs, St Thomas, when lawmen turned off the music.…