With news forthcoming that the 'World Boss' has disbanded the Portmore Empire, artiste Sheba says she is in shock since she was not informed about the decision.

"I was not personally informed about this. Mi just wake up and see a broadcast message about it and a wonder if a true, but since THE STAR a call me,…

A former assistant track and field coach took to the stand inside the Southern District Court in Lower Manhattan, United States, yesterday, and provided more damaging evidence against former Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher Coke.

Anthony Brown, a former assistant coach of a high school in St Catherine, told…

Adidjahiem Records would like to announce that the outfit known as the Portmore Empire is being disbanded, with the following statement from Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer:

"Dancehall fans worldwide, it with great regret that I,Adidja Palmerhave…

Shabba, Shaggy, Richie Stephens make Grand Prix appearance

Jamaica's most celebrated dancehall artiste, Rexton Rawlston Gordon, popularly known as 'Shabba Ranks', is set to perform at the 'Adidas Jamboree' concert, Randall's Island, New York, on Saturday, June 9.

The…

Serani's European album finally makes its debut today and Europe is abuzz with excitement.

The singer, who has been touring Europe extensively since the beginning of the year, says all systems are a go for the release of the sophomore album, It's ... Serani. The album, which will feature 12 tracks, some of…

Since the release of a video with Grammy winning artiste Beenie Man's video statement to the gay community, many artistes have also voiced their opinions on the matter.

Bounty Killer, leader of the Alliance and Beenie Man's long-standing nemesis, recently took to Twitter to bash Beenie Man. Not known to hold…

“It’s unfortunate what has transpired with Busy Signal but if it’s one artiste that deserves a second chance, it’s Busy Signal” says Donovan Germain.

The Penthouse Records CEO made the comment on social networking site, Facebook.

Busy Signal who is managed by Shane Brown,…

Industry players, fans and reggae lovers across the world are reacting to Busy Signal’s unfortunate arrest on Monday (21/05/12).

Busy, who had been on a tour in Amsterdam was picked up at the Norman Manley International Airport immediately after he stepped off a flight from the United Kingdom. His fans had this…

Bounty Killer has come out with his guns blazing against gays.

Me can't ever say it twice put a dollar over Jamaica and it's Culture if it wasn't 4 dancehall and it's Culture where or who 'd I be today mi nuh sorry fi ntn that I said or song I'm sorry to know it…

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: IT took last minute heroics from veteran singer Cocoa Tea and the fireman Capleton to save the night at the One One Reggae Concert at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida recently.

Despite a disorganised line up, disparities in time allotments for early performers and a…

Former Gully Squad member Flexxx is still hurling lyrical blows at singjay Mavado.

The latest barrage may be found in his song, Kill Off All A Dem, produced by Black Chiney Productions.

The reason for this, he says, is in defence of his honour and…

Elephant Man is to return to court on June 28 where the deejay is expected to answer to charges of grievous sexual assault and rape.

The case was put off this morning (21.05/12).

The charges stem from an alleged incident at his St. Andrew home this year. Investigators…

DANCEHALL diva Lady Saw has enjoyed a prolific career, easily one of the most successful in a genre known for its share of one-hit wonders and flash-in-the-pans.

After more than 22 years in the game, the 43-year-old deejay is still a hot number.

"I am still durable as an…

Mr. Vegas’1998 hit, Heads High was included on Simon Cowell's top UK talent competition, Britain’s Got Talent.

A part of the song was featured during last week’s semifinal of the hugely popular television show by contestant Twist and Pulse Dance Company.

The 14-member…

DANCEHALL kingpin Beenie Man has apologised for his gay-bashing songs in a YouTube video, possibly bringing closure to over 10 years of acricmony with gay rights groups.

The video was posted yesterday on rototomsunsplash.com, website of the popular summer reggae festival. This year the…

CHAKA Demus, one-half of the successful Jamaican recording duo Chaka Demus & Pliers, has just completed a solo album he thinks will make him a household name again.

"I just finished working on it. We haven't even named it yet but I think it is going to be great," Chaka Demus told the Jamaica Observer…

First, he was Addi the Teacha. Then he was the World Boss. Now it appears that he will just simply be, Vybz. Word on the grapevine is that Vybz Kartel will be dropping the Kartel from his name in one fell swoop so that he can be rechristened Vybz.

Will it work? We…

 BRAZILIAN supermodel Isabeli Fontana says she and Rohan Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, are to marry in Ethiopia, the Veja magazine reports.

"Rohan told me we have to return to the roots so the marriage will last forever," the 28-year-old model, who will be marrying for the third…

Artiste Khago is fuming over comments he said were directed at him by fellow artiste Bushman during a radio interview recently.

According to Khago, during the interview which centred around singer Natural Black cutting his hair, Bushman made references to him not being officially booked for any official show in…