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LA Lewis - the new 'Gaza' boss?

Just when you think L.A. Lewis is finished, he always comes with something new.

This time around, it isn't so much about a beef with an artiste or about his islandwide graffiti, it's about his latest idea, the Gaza Federation.

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Added by G-Mark on May 6, 2012 at 10:27am — No Comments

International recognition for Konshens' 'Jamaican Dance'

Jamaican Dance, a track recorded by Jamaican dancehall star Konshens, was recently recognised by dance and music lovers across the world during the celebration of International Dance Day (April 29).

The song was featured as the soundtrack in a YouTube video created in commemoration of the milestone, where…

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Added by G-Mark on May 6, 2012 at 10:24am — No Comments

Reggae artiste 3 Star taps into french market

Reggae musician 3 Star has managed to tap into the French music industry through his recent collaboration with French rapper Dahlsim.

The two recently teamed up for the song titled My Life, for which they have also done a video.

"I was in France on tour and the promoter…

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Added by G-Mark on May 6, 2012 at 10:22am — No Comments

Reggae/Dancehall music dead says Ninjaman

 SIX weeks after he and his son were granted bail on a murder charge, deejay Ninjaman says it is time he finally takes stock of his life.

The 46-year-old, who had been in custody for nearly three years, is arguably the most controversial dancehall act ever, and that takes some…

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Added by G-Mark on May 4, 2012 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Mavado joins Cash Money Billionaires - After Birdman signs Khaled's We The Best Imprint

With hip-hop superstar Birdman's recent announcement that DJ Khaled's We The Best Imprint is now signed to Cash Money Records, Mavado now sits under the roof of one of the biggest American record labels.

In September of last year, Mavado appeared on the Angie Martinez show on New York's Hot 97 radio station and…

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Added by G-Mark on May 4, 2012 at 10:58pm — No Comments

Industry Players React to Kingsley Cooper's Position in Government

Members of the entertainment fraternity are reacting to the government’s decision to appoint Pulse CEO Kingsley Cooper as chairman of the new Entertainment and Advisory Board.…

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Added by G-Mark on May 4, 2012 at 10:55pm — No Comments

Iyara making progress in the music industry

Dancehall artiste Iyara believes he is making progress in the music industry, after making a positive impact on his recent one-month tour of England. According to the Alliance Next Generation artiste, he feels grateful for his latest progress.

The dancehall artiste who defeated fellow dancehall artiste Deva…

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Added by G-Mark on May 3, 2012 at 9:11pm — No Comments

Skatalites Bass Player Dead

Bass player of The Skatalites Lloyd Brevett is dead.

Music News understands that Lloyd, who had been ailing for some time, died at the Andrews Memorial Hospital in St Andrew early this morning.

Veteran broadcaster Bob Clarke reflects on Lloyd’s life and…

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Added by G-Mark on May 3, 2012 at 9:09pm — No Comments

Vybz Kartel’s Common Law Wife Reportedly Targeted By Thieves

The bad news keeps piling up for prominent Dancehall entertainer, Vybz Kartel as his common law wife nearly became the subject of a robbery on Friday.

Tanesha Johnson aka Shorty has been coping in recent months since Kartel was arrested and later charged with murder, drug and obstruction of justice related…

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Added by G-Mark on May 3, 2012 at 8:14am — No Comments

Ity and Fancy to start sitcom

With the Ity and Fancy Cat Show slated to start in a few weeks, there are already plans by the comedic duo to start a sitcom later this year.

Speaking with THE STAR, Ity, whose real name is Ian Ellis, says plans are already under way to start a sitcom and a new series later this year.…

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Added by G-Mark on May 2, 2012 at 5:51pm — No Comments

Friday Funeral For Alozade's Mother

The funeral service for Alozade’s mom, Miss Erma Mennen Sterling is set for Friday, May 4 at the Tarrant Baptist Church on 51 Molynes Road.

The service is…

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Added by G-Mark on May 2, 2012 at 5:48pm — No Comments

Tony Matterhorn defends his name

Popular dancehall selector/artiste, Tony Matterhorn is furious over allegations that he has run off with a promoter's money after failing to show up for an event.

In an article published in The WEEKEND STAR, dated April 27, 2012, promoter Wrenroy Smith demanded that Matterhorn return his deposit of…

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Added by G-Mark on May 1, 2012 at 7:34pm — No Comments

Raine Seville to march for abused children

Singer Raine Seville is among public figures who will partake in today's Help Jamaica Children road march and rally, which protests against child abuse and molestation.

The event, which will run from noon to 6 p.m., from the Bustamante Hospital for Children to Emancipation Park, stems from a newspaper article…

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Added by G-Mark on May 1, 2012 at 7:22pm — No Comments

Quain gives back to school

 US-BASED Jamaican singjay Quain has never forgotten his roots. The 21-year-old recently gave back to his alma mater, the White Horses Primary in St Thomas.

"We will be selecting 100 students with the highest marks to award the following: One, school supplies," he said.…

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Added by G-Mark on May 1, 2012 at 7:20pm — No Comments

Natural Blacks Shuns Locks For Dancehall

“I remove my locks because I didn’t want to violate the Rastafarian order” says entertainer Natural Blacks.

According to “The Far From Reality” singer who has removed his locks for a second time, he made the move to concentrate on dancehall music.…

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Added by G-Mark on May 1, 2012 at 7:11pm — No Comments

Celebs Protest Child Abuse and Molestation

In recognition of Child Month, entertainers, media personalities, representatives from political parties, children service and parents among others are participating in a road march and rally, protesting child abuse and molestation.

The event started at noon at the Bustamante Hospital for Children and will end…

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Added by G-Mark on May 1, 2012 at 7:09pm — No Comments

Cali P Heads To Switzerland

Entertainer Cali P has a number of busy days ahead as he prepares to fulfill obligations in Switzerland, London and Germany.

Just two days ago, Cali P…

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Added by G-Mark on April 30, 2012 at 9:09pm — No Comments

The Wait Continues For Vybz Kartel

It was a busy court day for dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel.

In the case involving the murder of Clive Lizard Williams, the deejay is to return to court on June 8. In that matter Vybz Kartel is represented by attorney at law Valerie Neita Robertson. No bail application was made but as the directed by the judge at…

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Added by G-Mark on April 27, 2012 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Matterhorn in money mix-up - Promoter demands that deposit be returned

A disgruntled promoter has come forward demanding that selector/artiste Tony Matterhorn return his deposit of $90,000.

According to Wrenroy Smith, he contacted Matterhorn in December to do a show in Annotto Bay, St Mary. Smith said he and Matterhorn agreed on a price and he sent him the money through Western…

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Added by G-Mark on April 27, 2012 at 10:57pm — No Comments

Junior gong makes music available for LIME customers

Following on the success of Affairs Of The Heart, Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley is making more of his work available to LIME customers first.

This time customers can access the pre-release of his latest single Set Up Shop, which is available now and Make It Bun Dem, which will be released today. Make it Bun Dem…

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Added by G-Mark on April 27, 2012 at 10:49pm — No Comments

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