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COPS RAID SIZZLA'S HOUSE

Police on Friday raided the home of Dancehall / Reggae music artiste Miguel Collins more popularly known as Sizzla, arresting several persons who were at the house.

Information reaching THE STAR is that police from the Half-Way Tree and Elletson Road stations entered the Richings Avenue home of the entertainer…

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Added by G-Mark on June 26, 2012 at 11:46pm — No Comments

Website posts Sizzla's death hoax

For the second time, rumours of the death of reggae superstar Sizzla Kalonji have been circulating. The latest being in a motor vehicle crash that was said to have occurred on June 24.

The fabricated report about Sizzla was originated by Global Associated News who is responsible for several other death hoaxes…

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Added by G-Mark on June 26, 2012 at 11:42pm — No Comments

Vegas number 34 on Best Albums of 2012 list

Mr Vegas recently secured more highlights on the international stage with his 'Sweet Jamaica' album appearing at number 34 on 'The 50 Best Albums of 2012 (So Far)' compilation by Complex magazine.

The magazine lauds the entertainer's 'uncommon ability to craft certified boomshots' as well as the 'dancehall…

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Added by G-Mark on June 26, 2012 at 11:36pm — No Comments

Busy Signal Pleads 'Not Guilty'

Busy Signal has pleaded not guilty yesterday to one count of failure to appear in court.

The dancehall deejay who is said to have fled the United States to avoid a trial a decade ago on a drug charge made his first court appearance in Minnesota since being re-arrested.…

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Added by G-Mark on June 26, 2012 at 11:34pm — No Comments

Deva Bratt says he was framed

Dancehall artiste Deva Bratt has denied allegations that he was involved in a physical altercation with two females in Portmore recently, which led to him being arrested by the police.

According to the controversial dancehall artiste, the report made against him was false and highly…

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Added by G-Mark on June 25, 2012 at 11:52pm — No Comments

Appeals Court Gives Buju Banton The Boot

Chances of a new trial for Buju Banton have been dismissed.

The international entertainer has lost his appeal against his conviction on cocaine conspiracy and trafficking charges after a ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta Georgia in the United States on…

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Added by G-Mark on June 22, 2012 at 9:56pm — No Comments

Petition sent out for Busy Signal... Artiste's team seeking to exonerate him

Members of Busy Signal's team have launched a petition aimed for President Obama.

The petition asks that persons lend their voices to intercede on Busy Signal's behalf to exonerate him from his crimes.

In 2002, Glendale Gordon, aka Busy Signal, was arrested in the United…

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Added by G-Mark on June 22, 2012 at 9:53pm — No Comments

Flexxx, Chase Cross fight outside Weddy

Several members of the Gullyside were involved in a fight on Wednesday night.

Former Gullyside artiste, who is now signed to Hapilos Entertainment, Flexxx, told THE WEEKEND STAR that the melee started when artiste Savage and two of their friends went to Weddy Weddy dance.…

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Added by G-Mark on June 22, 2012 at 9:51pm — No Comments

Konshens Responds To Antiguan's Criticisms

Music is Music” is how dancehall deejay Konshens is responding after some Antiguan music fans criticized his inclusion in their upcoming Carnival Fete.

Konshens who is currently in Antigua for the event which is slated for this Saturday, tells Music News that he’s hired to do a dancehall show and he will…

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Added by G-Mark on June 22, 2012 at 9:46pm — No Comments

Vybz Kartel Freed Of Ganja Charges

Vybz Kartel has been freed of ganja charges this morning in the Corporate Area R-M Court.

Following the verdict, Magistrate Maxine Ellis asked the prosecution “how many people can own a little spliff.”

Vybz Kartel and two others were arrested and charged…

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Added by G-Mark on June 22, 2012 at 1:07am — No Comments

Sunday Funeral For Beenie Man's Dad

The funeral service for Herbert Augustus Smith, the father of dancehall deejay Beenie Man and his brother and manager 'Blue', will be held this Sunday, June 24 at the New Haven Seventh Day Adventist Church, on…

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Added by G-Mark on June 22, 2012 at 1:01am — No Comments

Rick Ross In Jamaica For Stageshow

Rick Ross arrived on the island a few minutes ago for Best of Summer slated to take place tomorrow, Friday, June 22 at the UDC Car Park In New Kingston, Jamaica.

Added by G-Mark on June 22, 2012 at 12:59am — No Comments

No Sumfest For Ninja Man?

Ninja Man may not perform at Reggae Sumfest despite being advertised.

The veteran dancehall deejay who had a curfew order imposed as one of the terms and conditions of his bail in March, is not to be seen on the street between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.…

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Added by G-Mark on June 22, 2012 at 12:30am — No Comments

Freddie's Di Captain sets sail in August

FREDDIE McGregor is scheduled to release his 36th studio album, Di Captain, in August.

The 15-track set is his first album of original songs since Mr McGregor which was released in 2009 by VP Records.

In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, McGregor said singer Etana…

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Added by G-Mark on June 20, 2012 at 10:21pm — No Comments

Aidonia set to become a father - The deejay's fiancé said to be nine weeks pregnant

Dancehall star Aidonia is soon to become a father. A source close to the entertainer confirmed the rumours that Aidonia's fiancé, Kimberly Megan, is pregnant were true, and that she is approximately nine weeks pregnant with her first child.

"Is a happy feeling because Deablo (another JOP member) also just got…

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Added by G-Mark on June 20, 2012 at 10:17pm — No Comments

Busy Signal Extradited

Busy Signal was extradited to the United States this morning.

The dancehall deejay is to face criminal charges in Minnesota.

Busy Signal was picked up by the Fugitive Apprehension Team, United States Marshals and representatives of the British High Commission at the…

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Added by G-Mark on June 19, 2012 at 8:09pm — No Comments

BEENIE MAN gears up for big summer

International recording artiste Beenie Man is gearing up for a busy summer with an armada of new singles and a couple of videos, as he ramps up his promotional presence in the dancehall marketplace.

The deejay's monster hit, Dweet Again, on the Chase Millz Records label, just hit the FIWI Choice charts on CVM…

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Added by G-Mark on June 19, 2012 at 1:09pm — No Comments

Buju's son takes to the mic ... Releases single with Ninja Kid

He took on music production only months ago, but already Buju Banton's son, Markus Myrie, has released his first song.

The song, Dem, is a collaboration with Ninja Kid, released about a month ago.

Speaking with THE STAR, Myrie said the song was initially intended to be a…

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Added by G-Mark on June 18, 2012 at 9:50pm — No Comments

Summer War... Sizzla VS Khago?

Ravin, flossin, fun music and feel good parties are usually the trend for summer, therefore the musical warfare we’re experiencing now, thou not new, it is however, a little unusual for this time of the year…

Well, it started with Chand Dizzy and Masicka, then the Demarco, Popcaan vibe that didn’t really get…

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Added by G-Mark on June 18, 2012 at 9:40pm — No Comments

PopCaan Issues Statement Addressing His Association With Gaza

This statement is addressed to all media and my fans. Because of facts mixed with persistent rumors I feel that I need to set the record straight. I will not be making any further statements or conducting any interviews on these subjects.

Portmore Empire

The world already…

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Added by G-Mark on June 18, 2012 at 9:36pm — No Comments

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