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Popcaan featured on Drake's OVO brand

Dancehall artiste Popcaan has been having a successful run on the local and international dancehall scene.

Since his entrance to the game, he has come into his own as an entertainer, creating hits and earning spots to perform on major shows locally and abroad.

Now the…

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Added by G-Mark on September 12, 2013 at 4:00am — No Comments

D'Angel returns from us tour

Diamond Music Empire recording artiste D'Angel returned to Jamaica after a successful tour of several states in the United States in August.

The Hot Gal March Out singer closed off her first US tour with an emphatic performance in Bronx, New York, at the Garage nightclub with headliners Konshens and…

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Added by G-Mark on September 9, 2013 at 11:54am — No Comments

JACAP begs Jamaican radio to play local music

Chairman of the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP) Paul Barclay is urging local radio to play more Jamaican music in order to increase returns from royalties.

According to the chairman at JACAP's recent open house…

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Added by G-Mark on September 9, 2013 at 11:50am — No Comments

Demarco pulls record crowd in Costa Rica

Currently in Australia on a six-city tour of that continent, international dancehall superstar Demarco was nothing short of superb last weekend when he pulled out thousands of Spanish-speaking fans in Costa Rica for a pair of concerts dubbed the Black Carpe.

Hosted in the Afro-Caribbean community of…

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Added by G-Mark on September 9, 2013 at 11:35am — No Comments

The 'real' Ce'Cile wants to perform locally ... Says Jamaican fans don't appreciate her

Ce'Cile traded in her 'bad gyal' persona for the role of ambassador at the recently concluded Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP) society's Open House Forum held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Speaking passionately about her role, Ce'Cile was generous in her praise of…

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Added by G-Mark on September 6, 2013 at 1:19pm — No Comments

Bolt declares his top 10 favourite songs

The fastest man alive, Usain Bolt has released his all time top 10 favourite songs.

The athlete is currently in Brussels for the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme where it was confirmed that he will be the disc jock at The Jamaican Party at the end of the Diamond League.

The…

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Added by G-Mark on September 6, 2013 at 1:17pm — No Comments

Konshens to launch new shoe line

Jamaican dancehall superstar Konshens has made a major power move with the groundbreaking launch of his shoe line Konz 876.

With this game-changing move, Konshens will set new standards for the dancehall game.

Konshens told The Weekend Star that the plan is to build the…

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Added by G-Mark on September 6, 2013 at 1:14pm — No Comments

Mavado Sues Politician...

Entertainer Mavado is suing a politician for…

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Added by G-Mark on September 5, 2013 at 8:05pm — No Comments

Kartel makes celeb bleaching list

Vybz Kartel has made vibe.com's '10 Celebs Accused Of Skin Bleaching' list.

The controversial dancehall artiste has been in the spotlight countless times for his skin-bleaching practice, and has even referred to himself as 'Michael Cakesoap Jackson' in his pro-bleaching song, Look Pon We.…

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Added by G-Mark on September 5, 2013 at 3:04pm — No Comments

Selector Sky Juice Mourns Daughter's Passing

Veteran selector Sky Juice is mourning the loss of his oldest daughter Camille Headly who died of a heart attack on Saturday night.

A grieving Sky Juice…

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Added by G-Mark on September 5, 2013 at 8:47am — No Comments

Artistes lash out against false advertisers

Busy Signal may be one of the most recent victims, but very often artistes are falsely advertised for shows, something that affects them negatively.

Busy Signal was being advertised for a recent show, Guinness Summer Splash. However, days before the event, he said he had no contract with the promoter of the…

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Added by G-Mark on September 4, 2013 at 10:43pm — No Comments

Kartel releases album - 60-track CD planned for this month

Although he remains incarcerated, dancehall icon Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer will release a new studio album later this month.

The album, titled Kartel Forever: Trilogy, will be available in CD and digital format as of September 24. The album boasts 60 tracks on a three-disc album and will feature previously…

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Added by G-Mark on September 3, 2013 at 4:00pm — No Comments

I WAS JUST HAVING FUN - Roger Clarke says after 'daggering' pic

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Roger Clarke, says that the picture being circulated of him 'daggerin' a young lady at a recent meeting was nothing to be taken seriously.

The minister in an interview with THE STAR yesterday said that he was quite aware of the circulation of the picture and that he and…

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Added by G-Mark on September 3, 2013 at 3:58pm — No Comments

Toots Sues Again Over Injuries

Court documents show that Toots Hibbert of the legendary reggae band Toots and the Maytals has filed a $20 million lawsuit against Venture Richmond and Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers Inc. over injuries that occurred when he was hit with a vodka bottle during performance in Richmond.

The…

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Added by G-Mark on September 1, 2013 at 5:43am — No Comments

NO TENSION BETWEEN MAVADO, TOMMY LEE

Mavado and his manager, Julian Jones Griffith, have denied reports being circulated on the Internet that they boycotted a recent stage show in Guyana because Tommy Lee Sparta had a bigger Guynanese fan base.

According to Jones Griffith, Mavado and Tommy Lee Sparta have shared a stage on various occasions and…

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Added by G-Mark on September 1, 2013 at 5:01am — No Comments

Chaka Demus And Pliers Blast Chris Blackwell Over Royalties

Chaka Demus and Pliers have openly voiced their displeasure with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell.

An emotional Chaka Demus explained to the Entertainment Buzz Wednesday that in all their years of doing music they have never received a royalty statement. Chaka Demus further explained that due to a lack of…

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Added by G-Mark on September 1, 2013 at 4:36am — No Comments

Macka Diamond Records Dye Dye In Spanish

Macka Diamond seeks to break new ground in the Central and South American markets with a Spanish version of her hit song “Dye, Dye”.

The “40 and Fabulous” entertainer tells Music News that plans to record Dye Dye in Spanish have already started as she’s expected to finish the recording later this…

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Added by G-Mark on September 1, 2013 at 4:00am — No Comments

Entertainment Registry Takes Effect September 1

Entertainers and promoters will have to pull up their socks come September 1, 2013 as government’s plan to formalize the entertainment industry takes effect.

According to the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, the Registry will certify and register local entertainment practitioners and will be…

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Added by G-Mark on September 1, 2013 at 3:49am — No Comments

Tommy Lee detained in Costa Rica

Information reaching THE WEEKEND STAR is that dancehall artiste Tommy Lee Sparta was detained in Costa Rica yesterday evening.

It is alleged that Tommy Lee Sparta was detained in a holding room at the Juan Santamaria Airport in San José because of an incident which occurred several years ago.

The artiste was in the island for a show at Club Peppers on Saturday…

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Added by G-Mark on September 1, 2013 at 3:46am — No Comments

Vybz Kartel Warns School Youths About Bleaching

In a positive turn of events, Vybz Kartel who once lauded the cake soap for its bleaching, has finally done the responsible thing and is urging the nation’s youngsters not to…

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Added by G-Mark on September 1, 2013 at 3:30am — No Comments

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