Downsound Records (DSR) has made two major announcements intended to spice up the Jamaican Christmas season this year, musically.

Joseph Bagdonavich, the label's CEO, announced recently on entertainment programs ER and E Prime a $3-million winner-takes-all lyrical clash at Sting, which is celebrating its…

LA Lewis is not taking his defeat to Tanto Blacks during the Magnum All-Star Celebrity $1,000,000 Face-Off last Thursday night lightly.

Turning his anger towards Mad Cobra and Bounty Killer, yesterday, in a telephone call to The STAR, the self-proclaimed Seven-Star General all but declared…

BET has selected Samantha J to kick off their Young Starz Week on 106 & Park today.

Blending the sounds of dancehall, reggae and pop, Samantha J will be performing her infectious single, Tight Skirt, live at 6 p.m. (5 p.m. locally) on BET.

Tight Skirt is already being…

Tanto Blacks (third left) speaks with MC Nuffy (centre) at the end of his clash with LA Lewis (second right) at The Famous Nightclub last Thursday night. - Anthony Minott

Tanto Blacks is known for performing standing on one leg, the other extended towards the crowd with a coloured shoe shaking as if in contact…

At today’s session of the Vybz Kartel murder trial members of the media and the public were barred from the proceedings due to the sensitive nature of evidence to be given. Detective Sergeant Patrick Linton was to take the stand however the Prosecution explained to the Judge that due to “National Security” issues the session should be held without…

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government forensic scientist Sharon Bryson testified in the Kartel murder trial Wednesday that blood taken from the entertainer’s house was in fact human and that it belonged to a male.

However, she said that she was unable to say that the blood belonged to Clive…

The unavailability of witnesses today, led to the early adjournment of the Vybz Kartel murder trial. At the beginning of this morning’s session, Tom Tavares-Finson the attorney for Vybz Kartel, informed the Judge that the defence team was scheduled to meet with expert witnesses and to conduct an interview with them. He stated that a time, date and…

The prosecution’s main witness in the case in the murder case involving embattled Dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel and his four co-accused, who were charged for the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams gave chilling testimony today. Lamar Chow testified that he and Williams were taken inside a room, at Vybz Kartel's home in Havendale, where they…

A spliff tail has landed entertainer Laden in hot water with the United States.

Laden was deported back to Jamaica recently after a spliff tail was discovered in his pants pocket by immigration officials while he was being processed in the LAX in Los Angeles, California.…

The murder trial of Dancehall DJ Vybz Kartel resumed this morning in the Home Circuit Court.

Special constable Kayan Murphy continued her testimony in the murder case involving dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel.

Constable Murphy says that following the arrest of Kartel and…

Dancehall fashion designer Calvin 'Moonie' Haye says it's back to business at his company Halfa Moon Designs, following his 'not guilty' verdict at Wednesday's trial in the Clive 'Lizard' Williams murder case.

Haye, was one of five men charged alongside dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel, however, throughout the…

Ever wondered how the King of Reggae, Robert Nesta Marley, or some of your favourite dead celebrities would look aged, had they been alive today?

Well, a recent publication by www.sachsmedia.com has left little to the imagination as it relates to our beloved Bob Marley.

According to the article titled, 'Rock and Roll…

It was probably the most tense, nail-biting moment of The Voice thus far as fans of Tessanne Chin anxiously waited for her to be named among the top eight of the competition.

The appearance of sprint legend Usain Bolt on the American talent show the night before to offer his support to Chin could not have come…

Day 2 of the jury selection in Vybz Kartel’s high-profile murder trial is currently underway.

IRIE FM’s Warren Bertram is in court and confirms to Music News that two of the jurors selected yesterday have been dismissed due to work and professional reasons.

The jury…

Sizzla Kalonji and his team plan to appeal his denied entry to the United States.

Sizzla was expected to tour the US beginning November 12 for a two month tour making stops in almost every state.

In a statement, Stephen Brush CEO of International Artist Agency said that…

Downsound Records (DSR) has rereleased the single 'Reggaematic', recorded by superstar dancehall veteran Super Cat.

The single was produced by Super Cat's Wild Apache Productions and will be marketed by DSR's marketing arm, Contractor's Marketing.

Since it was released…

The selection of a jury in the murder case involving Dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel and his five co-accused is set to continue today at 2 pm in the Home Circuit Court. Nine members of the jury were selected yesterday, however the process was not completed due to the unavailability of persons. Kartel whose real name is Adidja Palmer is charged…

Controversial Dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel and his five co-accused entered a not guilty plea this morning, in connection with the death of Clive “Lizard” Williams. A 12-member jury is now being selected in the case. Kartel whose real name is Adidja Palmer is charged along with members of his Portmore Empire gang Shawn Campbell o/c Shawn Storm,…

Musical jabs are usually apparent at this time of year as many entertainers begin to fuel lyrical warfare among themselves in anticipation of Sting.

In a track dubbed Bury Him Fuss, Mr. Vegas comes out swinging at his nemesis Bounty Killa. Mimicking Bounty’s trademark voice, Vegas tease the warlord with the…

European fans of Reggae artiste Teflon will have to wait a bit longer to see him grace a stage in that region following a decision by his management to temporarily pull the plug on his upcoming tour of the continent.

Teflon tells Music News that the decision came due to some contractual agreement. The…