TWELVE years after his death, Dennis Emanuel Brown was awarded with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) for his contribution to the Jamaican music industry.

The posthumous award was accepted by his widow Yvonne at the national awards at King's House yesterday.…

In recognition of the first anniversary of Gregory Isaacs' transition, the Foundation is planning a series of activities for the 25^th of October.

The “Cool Ruler’s” widow June Isaacs talks with Music News about the events planned.

Gregory Isaacs died on of lung cancer on October 25 last year at his home in…

Assassin

Not necessarily an alter ego just yet, but Assassin has recorded a song with a new name and a different voice.

Under the moniker 'Wash Belly',…

 BETWEEN Friends, the tale of love, sex and betrayal, written, directed and produced by M Omari Jackson won the Best cinematography prize at the UK-based International Film-maker Film Festival on Saturday night.

Jackson is of Trinidadian and Jamaican heritage.

 This sexually charged feature film of Caribbean lives and loves is set to debut…

Elephant Man narrowly escaped a law suit after he paid his fashion designer more than half the money owed for designer clothing.

Music News understands that Ele who owed over a million dollars for designer clothing has stepped forward following threats of legal action by the popular designer.

Though the bill is not settled, the designer is said be jolly.…

More jail time for embattled dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel!

The leader of the Portmore Empire was ordered to return to court on October 26 when his trial for murder, conspiracy to murder and illegal possession of a firearm will continue.

Kartel’s lawyer Christian Tavares-Finson says the deejay’s legal team had intended to make a bail application.…

Shawn Storm is supposedly breathing a breath of fresh air after spending almost five days behind bars.

The singjay’s lawyer Michael Deans tells Music News that he made an application for his release yesterday. However, Shawn Storm was transferred from the Hundred Man Police Station in Portmore to the Constant Spring Police.

Michael Deans further…

 CAGED Deejay Adidjah 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer arrived at the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court this morning where his legal team will make a bail application on his behalf.

The arrival of the entertainer, who has been in police custody for two weeks, was met with cheers from a handful of supporters gathered outside the court.…

 REACTING to a poster circulating on Facebook that suggests that deejay Beenie Man will be performing live at a birthday party event later today at Euro in Miami, Beenie Man's management team is asking promoters to desist.

"The person who is hosting the birthday party is a personal friend of mine and he invited Beenie Man to attend the event, but…

Is Barbee dating basketball player Amar'e??? Well, the two were spotted in the US on several occasions by our Music News source. 

Does this mean Ciara is totally out of the picture???

Amar'e Stoudemire is an American professional basketball center and…

VYBZ Kartel will have to stay a little longer behind bars.

The self-proclaimed “World Boss” was remanded until Friday when he appeared before the Corporate Area R-M Court this morning to face charges of murder, conspiracy to murder and illegal possession of a firearm.

The deejay’s legal team was served with additional statements from the police. They are…

Lisa Hyper left the Corporate Area Criminal Court this morning relieved after the assault charges brought against her were dropped.

The former Portmore Empire deejay tells Music News that she’s glad it is over as now she can completely concentrate on her upcoming event.

All this stems from an incident in June this year after…

A popular designer is planning to drag Elephant Man through the courts after claiming the Energy God owes him over one million dollars for designer clothing.

Music News understands that the designer’s lawyer is already dealing with the matter. Ele who was reportedly served documents about the overdue bills has a few days to pay up or face legal…

KipRich

After destroying the Monster Empire at Sting on two occasions, Marlon Plunkett has been hailed as one of the most formidable clash deejays today.

So revered has KipRich become, that Isaiah Laing, promoter of Sting, regards him as the new 'Don Gorgon'.

According to Laing who spoke to THE STAR in a…

 Jamaican music producer Troyton Hinds has confirmed that discussions are now underway for a video for his dancehall, R&B-infused single I Know You Want Me featuring Mavado and international star Ne-Yo.

The track has amassed a favourable number of hits on YouTube following its release this summer, and Hinds says the move to launch a…

 Chasers Café in Kingston is expected tol come alive on Monday October 17, as the Dennis Brown Trust will stage a special event dubbed Salute to the Crown Prince.

The event celebrates the conferment of the posthumous award of Order of Distinction, Commander Class, on the crown prince of reggae Dennis Brown.

 The salute to the…