Dancehall artiste Potential Kidd has denied allegations of scamming an overseas promoter. The allegations are being made by promoter Dwayne Grant who claims that he had been corresponding with Potential Kidd's manager Angeletta McKenzie since April 2012, to have Potential Kidd perform in the US, how-ever, despite paying the deposit, the artiste did…

"Glendale Goshia Gordon, who performs under the name Busy Signal, could face between 12 to 18 months in prison and a fine of $3,000 to $30,000, under sentencing guideline recommendations."

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St Catherine-based gospel singer Patricia Levy, who delighted patrons at the recently staged Little Ochi Seafood Carnival with several songs made popular by fellow gospel singer Joan Flemmings, is challenging the authorship of the songs.

Flemmings, who was also on the show…

Tonight, Mr Vegas will be shooting what he describes as a "We Are The World type of studio shot" for his latest project titled Voices Of Jamaica presents Sweet Jamaica.

The project is another effort by Mr Vegas in celebration of Jamaica's 50th anniversary, but this time with a charitable…

Vybz Kartel is alive and in good health despite rumors claiming he was stabbed and injured in jail.

Rumors of the alleged incident surfaced last week via BBM. An anonymous source claimed that deejay was attacked by two inmates who stabbed him in the chest.

A source close…

Mavado has tweeted a pic of what could be his brand new Ferrari F430 sport car.

The car comes with a price tag of around US$230,000. In the tweet Vado said “new car?”

Mavado is currently in the United States where he’s working on his Cash Money debut album and a new…

A Christian man claims that since 2009 he has been 'God sent' to deliver a rather important message to Vybz Kartel. Three years later, he is resolute to complete that mission.

"The time has come... I think the time is right, whenever God give you a task to warn or enlighten you should. Just like Jonah was sent…

The Trinidad Civil Aviation Authority has instructed Caribbean Airlines to drop the Air Jamaica Brand from its aircraft, stating that the use of the brand does not comply with the airline operator certificate given to Caribbean Airlines. The regulatory body stated that Caribbean Airlines has been in breach by operating both brands, and would either…

REGGAE artiste Half Pint is currently in the United States and is part of Slightly Stoopid's 2012 Unity tour.

Slightly Stoopid is an American band based in California, who describe their music as a fusion of acoustic rock and blues with reggae, hip-hop, and punk.

The tour…

Essence Magazine called her "a young Kelly Rowland" and superstar artiste and producer Pharrell Williams gave her latest hit song What U Think About Me a thumbs up while overhearing it playing at the Essence Music Festival empowerment seminar.

These past few weeks have been a whirlwind for Nefatari. Not only…

"Dem ugly" is how many are describing the Opening Ceremony outfits to be worn by Jamaica's athletes to the Olympics in London.

The harsh criticisms came from many online users after the outfits designed by Cedella Marley, daughter of reggae icon, Bob Marley was unveiled.…

Bounty Killer leads all Dancehall legends in the pursuit to be named the Guinness Greatest Dancehall Icon.

The top 30 of the Guinness 50 icons were revealed last night with Bounty Killer first, followed by Lady Saw, Beenie Man, Lt Stitchie and Sanchez.

Fans should…

Mavado is reportedly recording with Pharrell.

Vado tweeted a photo of him in studio with Neptunes (N.E.R.D) producers Chad & Pharrell.

Mavado is currently working on a Mixtape as well as a studio album that are to be released.…

The Gregory Isaacs Foundation will celebrate Gregory’s 62nd EARTHDAY on Sunday July 15 at Studio 38 on Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10.

The celebration will take the form of a concert dubbed “A HAT AFFAIR”. Gates will open at 5pm; show time will start at 7pm.…

Incarcerated entertainer Busy Signal has missed out on the birth of his son.

Busy’s girlfriend, Tunya, the ex-wife of dancehall deejay Mr Lexx has given birth to a son. The baby was given the name Egypt-Knight Gordon.

Tunya made the revelation to her friends via…

"Babylon can incarcerate the messenger but not the message."

These are the words of Vybz Kartel which echoed throughout the launch of his debut book, last Friday.

The incarcerated deejay, launched The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto a few feet away from the…

Dancehall artiste Stacious has now branched out into hosting. 'The Gangstress' now hosts a two-hour programme called 'Talk' on Newstalk 93FM radio station. According to the artiste, it was her controversial song of the same name that helped her to nab the gig.

"The show was derived from a song…

Singer Tanya Stephens will be the highlight of a new event, Behind The Screen Series, that kicks off at Tracks and Records, Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, tomorrow.

Stephens will be the first performer of the series that will take place every Tuesday during the summer. She will be followed by acts like Beenie…

What a difference a decade or so makes! It seems like only the other day that Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley was a fresh-faced kid with a mass of curly hair piping "a me name Junior Gong/youngest veteran". Less than a handful of popular albums - 'Half-Way Tree' in 2001 and 'Welcome to Jamrock' in 2005 were both Grammy winners, 'Distant Relatives' with…

After five years, dancehall artiste Mr Lexx has been reinstated his Canadian work permit.

The work permit which expired five years ago was reinstated last month and since then the artiste has completed a mini tour of the country.

Mr Lexx told THE STAR that he enjoyed…