KINGSTON, Jamaica — Defence in the Vybz Kartel murder trial flipped the script on key witness Detective Patrick Linton Tuesday morning putting him under pressure for alleged “very nasty things” posted on his Facebook page.

The statement came after defence attorney Tom Tavares-Finson in the Home Circuit court…

Some female artistes are defending J Amsterdam following the sinjay's decision to push dancehall's boundaries by releasing music endorsing oral sex.

According to dancehall artiste Tiana, Jamaica's society is biased because males are allowed to openly request oral sex from women, yet when a male says he wants to…

A man who attempted to snatch a bag containing cash from bus at Ninja Man’s birthday bash on Saturday left the event staggering after he slammed into a tree during his escape on foot.

Ninja Man tells Music News that luckily his security team was alert and dealt with the matter. Ninja Man was speaking on the…

Ziggy Marley yesterday won in the category of Best Reggae Album for his effort, Ziggy Marley In Concert (Tuff Gong Worldwide label) at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.

An AP report listed Marley among the early winners, Cyndi Lauper making the announcements during the pre-telecast…

Is Macka Diamond’s move to tie herself to a cross blasphemous? While many fans think this is SO TRUE!!! Macka thinks differently.

Macka Diamond was greeted with backlash after she posted a pic from her video shoot on Instagram. Macka tells Music News that her attempt of the crucifixion scene was not to be…

Davina Henry, Staff Reporter

Following the release of a video posted on Youtube where both Ninja Man and Cobra are featured in studio bashing Kiprich for his loss against Ryno at Sting, Kiprich told THE STAR that both artistes are hypocrites.

"Ninja Man say mi a him war…

Alliance dancehall artistes K-Queens are working to make 2014 their year to achieve the elusive breakthrough in the music industry.

The duo, who have been under the wings of Guinness Greatest Icon award winner Bounty Killer, say they are aiming to increase their overall presence in the…

Dancehall veteran Ninja Man is pleading with members the public to come on their best behaviour today when he and Downsound Records play host at his annual birthday bash at Turtle River in Ocho Rios, St Ann.

The tough-talking deejay, christened Desmond Ballentine, has made the plea following a meeting with the…

Just days after releasing his latest video titled 'Ride', artiste Demarco has been cut from the Youth View Awards (YVAs) performance roster.

The video, which features Demarco alongside two females who appear to be performing oral sex and other sexual acts on each other, has been described as pornography,…

CURTIS CAMPBELL, STAR Writer

On the heels of Demarco's sexually explicit music video for the single Ride It, another dancehall act has released an even more daring music video, which literally shows himself having sex with an unidentified female while delivering his lyrics.…

Dancehall singjay J Amsterdam has created history as the first Jamaican dancehall artiste to record and release songs admitting to having performed oral sex.

According to the Portmore-based singjay, who is currently promoting oral sex in his single Gyal Come Wine Inna Mi Face, he is the Messiah for oral sex…

The atmosphere in the conference room at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston was beyond euphoric this afternoon as the Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation donated J$70 million to the facility.

The money was raised through donations and proceeds from the Shaggy and Friends Concert that was staged…

Did I-Octane and his road manager Biggs sever ties?

Well, there has been much chatter in the streets about a separation between the two who had been musical partners since Octane break on the scene in 2007.

However, when I-Octane and Biggs were contacted by Music News…

Before the video evidence could be shown in the murder trial against entertainer Vybz Kartel, a juror had to be rushed to the University hospital and the trial adjourned until tomorrow.

Today the court heard testimony from detective Sargent Patrick Linton who described an individual using a pick axe in a video…

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in his first response to a video which surfaced on YouTube showing him swearing in Jamaican Patois, admitted to drinking alcohol, and told reporters that what he does in his own time, is his own business. In the 76-second video Mayor Ford is seen inside the Steak Queen restaurant rambling and swearing in Jamaican Patois, but…

The prosecution's witness, Corporal Shawn Brown refused to answer one of the defense attorneys in this morning's sessions in the murder trial against dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel.

When facing questions from Shawn Storm's lawyer, Miguel Lorne, about the source and means of the call and text data he has…

Popular dancehall selector Foota Hype has denied allegations made by a YouTuber that he was assaulted by thugs in the community of Cockburn Pen recently.

According to the YouTuber, Foota Hype, while playing at a dance in the community, continuously paid homage to the wrong area don and thugs affiliated with the…

Dancehall deejay Busy Signal warns Mavado about being ungrateful.

In Busy’s new track dubbed Real Talk, the singjay credit Bounty Killa for continuously supporting the youths of the ghetto by providing a platform to showcase their talents.

Busy also warns Vado on the…

The management teams of young dancehall artistes Kalado and Alkaline are predicting that the deejays will be the popular faces of 2014.

Both artistes are nominated for awards in the upcoming Youth View Awards and their respective management teams are of the view that their nominations are as a result of the…

A two-man bobsled team from Jamaica has qualified for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. This was confirmed by the Twitter account of the Sochi 2014 Olympics today. The XXII Olympic Winter Games will be held on February 7-23. Bobsled competition will get underway on Monday february…