LAWYERS for imprisoned reggae star Buju Banton were dealt a major blow yesterday when the United States government said there was sufficient evidence to support his June, 2011 conviction on cocaine conspiracy and trafficking charges.

According to the Associated Press new agency, Federal prosecutors filed their…

VOCAL group TOK has launched its Guardian Angel Foundation to educate Jamaicans on the implications of untreated hypertension. The foundation is the brainchild of group member Craig 'Craigy T' Thompson.

Thompson said the organisation's main aim is to make blood pressure testing free to the…

Dancehall/Reggae artiste Gyptian has distanced himself from allegations that he and fellow dancehall artiste Bounty Killer were involved in a squabble at a popular St Andrew nightclub recently.

Allegations were that Gyptian had been dating Bounty Killer's ex-girlfriend and the artistes had a squabble over the…

MIAMI, USA (AP) — The US government says plenty of evidence supports a federal jury’s conviction of Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton on cocaine conspiracy and trafficking charges.

Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, is appealing the February 2011 conviction. Defence attorney David O Markus says his client…

Amid the gloom of mourning the death of Whitney Houston, Stephen Marley stood tall, winning his 10th Grammy for the album 'Revelation Pt 1: The Root of Life'.

Marley's victory, while another feather in the cap for Jamaican music, came while Jamaicans, and those at Harlem's Apollo Theater tried to make sense of…

Despite the emergence of a new song which seems aimed at embarrassing Merciless, dancehall artiste KipRich says the 'war' between himself and Merciless is over.

KipRich's Warn Dem Again and Merciless' Me Name Merciless, both on DJ Sunshine's Saucey Head rhythm, surfaced on YouTube less than two weeks…

On Valentine's Day when most people will be busy with their significant other, some sex workers in the Corporate Area will be sharing in the moment by offering significantly reduced prices for services offered, THE STAR has learnt.

In advertisements placed in local newspapers, several sex workers at massage…

In what was his first performance at Club Cali in Trelawny last week, singjay Mavado showed just why the world is fast latching on to him and his music.

The self-proclaimed 'Gully Gaad' delivered a superb performance in front of a large gathering, which had earlier braved the journey from far and wide to…

Dancehall dancer Shelly Belly believes Stone Love recently gave Ding Dong an award out of pity. According to the dancer, who controversially shared the Stone Love award for best international male dancer with Ding Dong, the trophy really belongs to him (Shelly Belly).

"Dem sey a me and Ding Dong fi share the…

 HAVING a famous father like Buju Banton does not necessarily guarantee your musical exploits smooth sailing. But for Markus Myrie, producing music is something he always wanted to pursue.

At 17, the lanky Myrie is Buju's eldest son. He has been making waves with productions on his Markus…

 THE popular concert series Welcome to Jamrock featuring Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley may well return to the entertainment scene this year after a four-year hiatus.

Marley's mother, and principal behind the event Cindy Breakspeare told Splash that her team is currently in discussions with…

 LADY Saw is working on her ninth studio album which is expected to be released this year. Lady Saw Presents Marion Hall, the name of the album, will be released on her Divas Recording label.

"I'm very excited about this project as this will be a beautiful album. My fans will see both…

 LUCIANO is the only Jamaica-based artiste nominated in the Reggae category for the Juno Awards, scheduled for April 1 at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa.

The roots reggae singer has been recognised for his collaborations with Canada-based reggae act Dubmatix on the songs Seeds of Love and…

International Reggae/dancehall artiste Khago has denied allegations that he is a member of the controversial Freemason secret society. According to the artiste, critics are merely seeking to smear his reputation.

Khago told The WEEKEND STAR that a close affiliate informed him that persons were tracing the…

Emcee Nuffy is seeking damages in the sum of ten million dollars from a company in the print media for defamation of character.

Nuffy speaks with Music News from Atlanta, Georgia.  

The article dated…

A new documentary on the life of reggae legend Bob Marley is scheduled to open April 20 in the United States. Directed by Scottish director, Kevin Macdonald, Marley will be distributed by Magnolia Pictures.

According to the Hollywood Reporter publication, the documentary will be shown in theatres, and will be…

The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has started a campaign to enforce copyright rules for promoters who have music played at their events.

According to Evon Mullings, general manager of JAMMS, the rules existed from as far back as 1993.

"JAMMS is established under the…

Paul Elliot is threatening to take legal action against fellow entertainer Merciless if he continues to tarnish his reputation.

According to Elliot, if Merciless continues to say offensive things about him during his stage performances and in his songs he will be forced to sue the deejay for…