A warrant has been issued for the arrest of dancehall singjay Mavado following his none appearance in the Corporate Area R-M court on Thursday.

However, according to his attorney, Tamika Harris, a warrant was issued but there’s a “stay” on the execution until his next court date.…

According to the US Attorney's office the trial for David Rainsberger who pleaded guilty to receiving bribes from a dancehall deejay for visa has been reset to June 10.

Music News was reliably informed that sentencing will be done then and will be open to an interview after trial.…

U.S. State Department law enforcement officer David Rainsberger who pleaded guilty to accepting bribes to help a “well-known” Jamaican dancehall deejay gain a visa to enter the United States, will be sentenced on April 19. Rainsberger, an officer with the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service, admitted to unlawfully receiving watches worth…

Professor Carolyn Cooper has stepped forward to defend her decision for educators to introduce Vybz Kartel’s book Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto in schools.

The University of the West Indies professor is being widely criticized for her controversial decision. Nonetheless, Professor Cooper is…

Following the recent bombings at the Boston Marathon, entertainer Khago is gearing up to leave the island for a performance in Boston.

The reggae entertainer is sending condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and wish for those with injuries a speedy recovery.…

Buju Banton will have to wait a while longer to know the outcome of his juror misconduct case in his quest for a new trial.

Buju was ordered by Judge James Moody to appear in court on June 26 along with Terri Wright, the juror who is alleged to have violated court orders during the singjay's February 2011 drug…

International recording artiste Anthony B is seeking two young female singers to sign to his new label, Born Fyah-Master One Productions.

"I am seeking to find the next Marcia Griffiths, the next Cecile, there is a void out there for credible female reggae artistes with international appeal. I want to be the…

Legal problems continue to mount for overnight sensation Clifton 'Cliftwang' Brown, after he was hauled before the courts for the third time this year to answer to charges of marital rape.

According to reports, Brown allegedly forced himself on his estranged wife twice, and, in the process,…

Dancehall artiste Konshens on Friday partnered with Pepsi to host a free concert at South Beach café in New Kingston.

According to the artiste, his goal was to deliver a taste of what he gave to his fans on the international scene during his tours.

As early as 11 p.m.,…

After a 5 year break, Morgan Heritage is gearing up for a summer release of their long awaited album.

Gramps Morgan of the legendary family band tells Music News that the album titled Here Come The Kings is the group’s final album for VP Records. The 12 track album features a single collab with…

Since axing ties with Downsound Records, controversial reggae-dancehall firebrand Khago has been stepping up his game, and amping up his marketing and promotion.

He did a pair of shows over the weekend, first headlining a show at the Caribbean Grill in Dallas, and then headed to Club Riddim for another show the…

Selector Foota Hype left Ishawna teary eyed after he popped the big question on Wednesday night.

Ishawna, his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his child tells Music News that she’s still in shock.

So, how romantic is Foota Hype? Well, here’s how the popular selector…

Like Sizzla Kalonji, Lutan Fyah, Fantan Mojah and several other reggae artistes, Romain Virgo has decided to dabble in dancehall.

The singer has released a song produced by JA productions called Scary Movie on the Afterlife rhythm, and tells The STAR that he is coming out of his…

The Garnet Silk Foundation is refuting claims that the late singer’s remains were stolen.

Fabian Smith the second child for Garnet tells Music News that his father’s remains are safe and with his children.

Fabian adds that plans are being put in place to take his father…

Following the release of his single “Captain Sparta” Tommy Lee Sparta has secured his first children’s show in Sweden.

Tommy Lee who released the video last Saturday shows the deejay making contact with cartoon characters such as Dora, Bob The Builder and others. Tommy Lee Sparta…

Anthony B is apologizing to fans after cancelling his club tour of Europe.B was forced to cancel the dates due to his current legal and immigration issues. In a Music News exclusive interview, Anthony B who is currently in the United States explains.

Anthony B is expected to perform at all the major festivals…

Busy Signal, who is supposed to be on an extended tour of Europe, parts of Africa and the Middle East is back on the island.

It is not clear as to whom or what prompted Busy’s return to Jamaica. Efforts by Music News to get a comment from Busy proved futile.

Busy Signal’s…

Members of the entertainment fraternity are paying tribute to Harry Johnson one of reggae's top producers in the 1970s.

Johnson who had battled diabetes for many years reportedly died on Wednesday at the Savanna-La-Mar Hospital in his native Westmoreland.…

Does Khago have mental issues?

Well, according to Downsound Records CEO, Joseph Bogdanovich, Khago’s sense of security is so unstable that progress is difficult to achieve. Now producer Scatta Burrell has added to that. Days ago Scatta suggested that Khago has mental…