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God sends message to Kartel - Christian man claims deejay being sought to preach, heal people

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…

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Added by G-Mark on July 16, 2012 at 6:25pm — No Comments

"Air Jamaica brand should be dropped"

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…

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Added by G-Mark on July 15, 2012 at 10:32am — No Comments

Half Pint tours with US band

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…

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Added by G-Mark on July 14, 2012 at 9:25pm — No Comments

Nefatari is first Caribbean artiste at Essence Music Festival

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…

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Added by G-Mark on July 14, 2012 at 9:22pm — No Comments

Jamaican Athletes Outfits Get Thumbs Down...

"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.…

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Added by G-Mark on July 13, 2012 at 9:47pm — No Comments

Bounty Killa Leads Guinness Greatest Dancehall Icon Contest

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…

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Added by G-Mark on July 13, 2012 at 9:46pm — No Comments

Mavado Links With Pharrell

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.…

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Added by G-Mark on July 12, 2012 at 10:40pm — No Comments

Gregory Isaacs 62nd Birthday Celebration ‘A Hat Affair’

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.…

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Added by G-Mark on July 12, 2012 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Busy Signal's Girlfriend Gives Birth...

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…

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Added by G-Mark on July 12, 2012 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Fans turn out for the launch of Kartel's book

"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…

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Added by G-Mark on July 11, 2012 at 9:23pm — No Comments

Stacious hosts new radio programme

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…

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Added by G-Mark on July 11, 2012 at 9:19pm — No Comments

Tanya Stephens for Behind the Screen Series

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…

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Added by G-Mark on July 10, 2012 at 5:20pm — No Comments

Damian Marley: A me name Junior Gong

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…

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Added by G-Mark on July 10, 2012 at 5:18pm — No Comments

MR LEXX GETS BACK - Canadian document returned five years after it expired

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…

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Added by G-Mark on July 10, 2012 at 5:16pm — No Comments

THUGS WARN DRAG WEARING SCAMMERS

Two cross-dressers strike a pose for the camera after they were detained by the police in raid. - file 

Western Bureau:

At least two of the over 70 cross-dressers detained in Saturday morning's raid on a nightclub on the St Ann/Trelawny border might…

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Added by G-Mark on July 10, 2012 at 5:12pm — No Comments

Too much filthy music, says I-Wayne - Urges artistes to clean up their act

Reggae entertainer I-Wayne is pleased with his most recent album release, Life Teachings, but that's about it. There are several things that he is not quite pleased about.

The big picture, he said, is the "filthy system" that members of the entertainment industry have been endorsing.…

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Added by G-Mark on July 9, 2012 at 11:19pm — No Comments

Kartel tells all in new book

Addresses why he bleaches among other topics

Hasani Walters, STAR Writer

The chapter 'Where Is The Love For The Black Child?' is tipped by Michael Dawson, co-author of Vybz Kartel's The Voice Of The Jamaican Ghetto, to make a shocking, interesting read, as the extreme…

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Added by G-Mark on July 7, 2012 at 1:17pm — No Comments

PAJ Pays Tribute to Michael 'Mighty Mike' Jones

Tributes continue to pour in for IRIE FM’s veteran broadcaster Mighty Mike.

Mighty’s son Asani Jones also known as Dj Sani had this to say.

Meanwhile Legendary dancehall…

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Added by G-Mark on July 6, 2012 at 10:41pm — No Comments

Vybz Kartel Still Governs Says Tommy Lee

Despite being incarcerated Vybz Kartel still governs his Adejaheim Records; well, somewhat.

Gaza entertainer Tommy Lee told the Entertainment…

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Added by G-Mark on July 5, 2012 at 9:48pm — No Comments

Vybz Kartel Set To Launch Book From Behind Bars

Vybz Kartel will miss the launch of his book.

The dancehall deejay’s book Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto will be officially launched on…

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Added by G-Mark on July 5, 2012 at 12:32am — No Comments

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