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Anthony B cancels tour

Anthony B has cancelled the remainder of his European tour due to exhaustion, according to a statement from his booking agency.

"We are sorry to announce that due to serious illness all shows on the artiste's Freedom Fighter Tour have been cancelled," the statement from Buxna Artist Agency read in…

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Added by G-Mark on October 21, 2012 at 9:19am — No Comments

Hot for Konshens

HOT 97 FM, the influential New York City radio station which has helped break dancehall acts and songs, is making a similar attempt with deejay Konshens.

The station featured his Gal a Bubble song at its weekly promotional show at the popular SOB's club in Manhattan Wednesday. His publicist Ronnie Tomlinson…

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Added by G-Mark on October 21, 2012 at 9:16am — No Comments

KipRich says Matterhorn looking a Christmas hype

Sting 2012 is already looking to be a potentially explosive event as dancehall artiste Tony Matterhorn has managed to stir up much controversy within the dancehall arena.

Releasing a series of dis songs that lyrically challenge several of dancehall's top acts, Matterhorn, in his most recent single, Coolie…

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Added by G-Mark on October 21, 2012 at 9:12am — No Comments

Gangnam Style remixes taking over dancehall

With more than four million views on YouTube, the 'Gangnam Style' phenomenon on does not seem to be going away anytime soon.

The video, shot by South Korean rapper Psy, has made its way into the dancehall arena and has been dominating local airwaves.

Not wanting to be…

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Added by G-Mark on October 19, 2012 at 10:50am — No Comments

Ninja Man says Sting needs him and Shabba ... as patrons would love that showdown

Veteran dancehall artiste Ninja Man has said anything is possible at Sting this year. The artiste who missed the show last year due to his incarceration on murder charges, said he wants to return Sting to its former glory days.

"If the money deh deh fi Sting, I will be there but mi naah run dung Sting, mi a…

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Added by G-Mark on October 19, 2012 at 10:48am — No Comments

Shawn Storm not mentally ill

The common-law wife of incarcerated dancehall artiste Shawn Campbell, otherwise called Shawn Storm, has denied allegations that the artiste has gone mentally ill since his incarceration.

According to Camille Chow, the now-single mother of Campbell's five-year-old daughter, persons should desist from spreading…

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Added by G-Mark on October 19, 2012 at 10:46am — No Comments

Konshens, Vegas clash on Twitter

Both artistes lashed out at each other on social media site Twitter over a recent interview, where Konshens allegedly said he did not believe that Mr Vegas was being sincere in his recent interviews about his ex-lover's infidelity.

After hearing the allegations made by Konshens, Vegas immediately took to…

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Added by G-Mark on October 19, 2012 at 10:42am — No Comments

[Audio] Beenie Man Speaks With Robbo Ranx About His New MixTape 'Dweet Again'

[Audio] Beenie Man Speaks With Robbo Ranx About His New MixTape 'Dweet Again' , Doing Legendary Things In The Music Business, Album Coming Soon + More On BBC Radio…

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Added by G-Mark on October 18, 2012 at 10:30pm — No Comments

I'll Do The Marrying You Do the Carrying Says Lady Saw To Matie

Following Vegas’ public rant, other celebs are using the same medium to voice their emotions about their personal relationships.

Lady Saw is the latest celeb to express her…

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Added by G-Mark on October 18, 2012 at 5:47pm — No Comments

Captain Barkey's Killer Commits Sucide

Captain Barkey’s killer has committed suicide.

The NYPD was notified that 42 year old Joseph Kernizan, shot himself to death as law enforcement closed in just before 11 p.m. Tuesday in Miami-Dade.

Here’s more in this from CBS 4.…

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Added by G-Mark on October 17, 2012 at 9:32pm — No Comments

Lady Saw's Sister Runs To Her Defense After 62 Year Old Claims $1.5Mil

One of Lady Saw’s sisters has come to her defense following reports that the dancehall deejay will have to pay over $1.5 million in damages to a 62-year-old day's worker who had to be hospitalized for a month after…

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Added by G-Mark on October 17, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Bun song wasn't for girl's ex-lover

David Taylor, more popularly known as Wickerman, has refuted claims that it was a song done by his former associate and performing partner Captain Barkey that triggered the actions of his attacker.

Wickerman's claim comes on the heels of reports which surfaced yesterday, claiming that Captain Barkey taunted his…

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Added by G-Mark on October 16, 2012 at 10:24pm — No Comments

Dancehall Mourns Death Of Captain Barkey

The music fraternity, family, friends and music lovers are mourning following the death of dancehall deejay Captain Barkey. The entertainer along with his female companion was gunned down on Saturday outside a…
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Added by G-Mark on October 16, 2012 at 10:21pm — No Comments

Seven of Dancehall's brightest stars for Sting 2012

Supreme Promotions head honcho, Isaiah Laing, has confirmed seven top acts for his big showdown on boxing day, December 26.

This year's staging of dancehall's greatest show over the globe is anticipated to be the most elaborate staging ever. The initial announcement confirmed the hottest commodity, Tommy Lee…

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Added by G-Mark on October 16, 2012 at 9:32am — No Comments

Captain Barkey shot dead by woman's ex-boyfriend

“Please, no!” a woman begged before her former lover shot her dead in the parking lot of a Bronx motel early today, police sources and witnesses said.

Blood-curdling screams woke up guests at the Holiday Motel at 3 a.m. when the woman’s ex-boyfriend allegedly pumped rounds into her companion for the…

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Added by G-Mark on October 13, 2012 at 7:17pm — No Comments

Vybz Kartel's Baby-Mother Shorty Pregnant???

Just when you thought the saga couldn’t get any more zany than Mr. Vegas and his baby-mama drama, the latest newsflash is that Vybz Kartel’s common-law wife Shorty is allegedly expecting.

But with Kartel in jail for more than a year, who is the father of the unborn child?…

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Added by G-Mark on October 12, 2012 at 5:41pm — No Comments

Buju may have new lifeline ... despite possibility of five added years for gun charge

Twenty days prior to the resentencing exercise for embattled dancehall/reggae superstar Buju Banton, there seems to exist a glim of hope for the entertainer based on a juror's alleged revelation, THE WEEKEND STAR has learnt.

Information reaching THE WEEKEND STAR is that a female juror attached to the…

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Added by G-Mark on October 12, 2012 at 3:42pm — No Comments

Juror's Violation Could Turn The Tables For Buju Banton

Could a female juror’s passion for law compromise the outcome of Buju Banton's trial?

Well, new information is that a female juror on Buju Banton's federal drug and gun trial has revealed in an exclusive interview with New Times, that she researched certain aspects of the case to have a better grasp of them…

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Added by G-Mark on October 11, 2012 at 7:26pm — No Comments

American Jewish Reggae Singer Calls Soul Train Nomination For Best Caribbean Performance “Interesting”

Jewish reggae singer Matisyahu says his nomination for the Soul Train Awards came as a surprise.

Matisyahu is vying for the best Caribbean Performance title. The American born Jewish reggae singer who is the only non-Caribbean artiste in the category is up against the likes of Cover Drive from Barbados, Jimmy…

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Added by G-Mark on October 11, 2012 at 7:23pm — No Comments

Anthony B Discharged From Hospital

Reggae entertainer Anthony B is resting after being diagnosed with exhaustion and dehydration.

B was released from hospital yesterday. The reggae entertainer collapsed last Friday after a performance in Dallas Texas.

Anthony b was promoting his 'Freedom Fighter' album in…

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Added by G-Mark on October 11, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments

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