Members of Busy Signal's team have launched a petition aimed for President Obama.

The petition asks that persons lend their voices to intercede on Busy Signal's behalf to exonerate him from his crimes.

In 2002, Glendale Gordon, aka Busy Signal, was arrested in the United…

Several members of the Gullyside were involved in a fight on Wednesday night.

Former Gullyside artiste, who is now signed to Hapilos Entertainment, Flexxx, told THE WEEKEND STAR that the melee started when artiste Savage and two of their friends went to Weddy Weddy dance.…

Music is Music” is how dancehall deejay Konshens is responding after some Antiguan music fans criticized his inclusion in their upcoming Carnival Fete.

Konshens who is currently in Antigua for the event which is slated for this Saturday, tells Music News that he’s hired to do a dancehall show and he will…

Vybz Kartel has been freed of ganja charges this morning in the Corporate Area R-M Court.

Following the verdict, Magistrate Maxine Ellis asked the prosecution “how many people can own a little spliff.”

Vybz Kartel and two others were arrested and charged…

Rick Ross arrived on the island a few minutes ago for Best of Summer slated to take place tomorrow, Friday, June 22 at the UDC Car Park In New Kingston, Jamaica.

Ninja Man may not perform at Reggae Sumfest despite being advertised.

The veteran dancehall deejay who had a curfew order imposed as one of the terms and conditions of his bail in March, is not to be seen on the street between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.…

FREDDIE McGregor is scheduled to release his 36th studio album, Di Captain, in August.

The 15-track set is his first album of original songs since Mr McGregor which was released in 2009 by VP Records.

In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, McGregor said singer Etana…

Dancehall star Aidonia is soon to become a father. A source close to the entertainer confirmed the rumours that Aidonia's fiancé, Kimberly Megan, is pregnant were true, and that she is approximately nine weeks pregnant with her first child.

"Is a happy feeling because Deablo (another JOP member) also just got…

Busy Signal was extradited to the United States this morning.

The dancehall deejay is to face criminal charges in Minnesota.

Busy Signal was picked up by the Fugitive Apprehension Team, United States Marshals and representatives of the British High Commission at the…

International recording artiste Beenie Man is gearing up for a busy summer with an armada of new singles and a couple of videos, as he ramps up his promotional presence in the dancehall marketplace.

The deejay's monster hit, Dweet Again, on the Chase Millz Records label, just hit the FIWI Choice charts on CVM…

He took on music production only months ago, but already Buju Banton's son, Markus Myrie, has released his first song.

The song, Dem, is a collaboration with Ninja Kid, released about a month ago.

Speaking with THE STAR, Myrie said the song was initially intended to be a…

Ravin, flossin, fun music and feel good parties are usually the trend for summer, therefore the musical warfare we’re experiencing now, thou not new, it is however, a little unusual for this time of the year…

Well, it started with Chand Dizzy and Masicka, then the Demarco, Popcaan vibe that didn’t really get…

This statement is addressed to all media and my fans. Because of facts mixed with persistent rumors I feel that I need to set the record straight. I will not be making any further statements or conducting any interviews on these subjects.

Portmore Empire

The world already…

 UPRISING Roots, the five-piece Rastafarian outfit, has landed a distribution deal with VP Records for their 2011 album Skyfyah.

Publicist Bridgett Anderson said she was elated at the deal and such a move would extend the fan base of the group.

“It…

Popcaan and friends on set by the poolside for the party scene of the video.

Top rated deejay Popcaan shot a video medley of his recent girls' songs.

The video was directed by famed local director Jay Will and features the songs: She A Gwaan Good ( TNS Riddim - ZJ…

Following the recent disbanding of the Portmore Empire by embattled deejay Vybz Kartel, a new group called PG 13 has surfaced which is alleged to only feature a small fraction of the original Portmore Empire artistes.

After weeks of speculation that Popcaan was not a part of the new PG 13 group, Tommy Lee may…

Fast-rising dancehall artiste, Tommy Lee, is now in London on a busy promotional tour.

The Some Bwoy deejay has several appearances scheduled for UK radio, TV, as well as live performances.

The performer is very enthused about the warm welcome he received upon arrival. He…

Reggae superstar Ritchel Bonner, aka Richie Spice, is looking forward to the completion of his latest full length project. The singer, who is known worldwide for his soothing melodious brand of reggae, says he is very excited about the project and he expects it will be ready for release before the end of the year.…

Entertainers Bounty Killer, Lady Saw and Protoje have been added to the Reggae Sumfest lineup.

Organizers of the festival sent an advisory informing the media that Bounty and Saw have been added to dancehall night. The two will now join the likes of Beenie Man, I-Octane, Cham, Konshens, Pop Caan, Ninja Man,…