Controversial deejay Vybz Kartel was granted bail in the sum of $3 million when he appeared in the Home Circuit Court today.

He was granted bail for the second time on the murder charge relating to the death of Barrington 'Bossie' Burton who was shot dead in Gregory Park, St Catherine in July last…

News regarding a possible leak of a 'sexxx tape' which includes several Jamaican artistes have been making the rounds recently.

This leak, which is said to be done by producers at Truckback Records, has had dancehall fans' ears cocked as they await further information and look towards a possible release date of…

 INTERNATIONAL recording artiste Sean Kingston is again in hot water.

Having been slapped with a charge of "careless operation [of a vehicle] in a [near-death boat] accident" last year, Kingston was served with a civil summons and complaint on Friday arising with an alleged incident which…

Vybz Kartel showed up in court without his hair extensions.

The dancehall deejay is now sporting a baldhead after cutting off his braids due to lack of upkeep Music News understands.

It was a busy day for Kartel as he had two cases brought before the…

DANCEHALL star Beenie Man is featured on rap sensation Nicki Minaj's forthcoming album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.

The two collaborate on the track Gunshot which was recorded in Jamaica at Gussie Clarke's Anchor Recording studio.

According to Beenie Man, Minaj was not in…

JAMAICAN reggae artiste Sizzla Kolonji's planned concert in Stockholm, Sweden, was scrapped due to complaints about the anti-gay lyrics of his songs, organisers said.

The entertainer, whose full name is Miguel Collins, was booked to perform at the Hornstull Strand on March 28. The show was cancelled after…

Reggae artiste Jah Cure has retreated to the hills of Hanover to clear his mind after a recent controversy concerning a show in St Vincent.

According to Jah Cure, who did not speak too much about the show, he is now setting his spirit free.

"I was born in the mountains so…

Deejay Sean Paul is expected to perform on one of Germany's most prestigious music awards show later this week.

The popular artiste will be performing at the 21st annual ECHO Awards at the Berlin Fair Gound on March 22. Also slated to perform: pop superstar Katy Perry.…

DANCEHALL artiste Patra is working on her latest album slated to be released this summer. The still untitled project will consist of approximately 12 tracks and will be her first album in seven years.

The entertainer, who was missing from the dancehall scene for a few years, said it was a well-needed…

Jamaica-born DJ Mikey Jarrett, now residing in the U.S., waves a Jamaican flag during a short performance at the recently held seventh staging of the Irie Jamboree Reggae Festival in Queens, New York.

- Says genre was abandoned by US mainstream commercial radio

- Plans…

RECORDING artiste Sean Paul is to headline an exclusive Rémy Martin Fly Away Concert at Sandals Grande Riviera Beach and Villa Golf Resort in Ocho Rios on March 31.

"It's always great performing at home and I am looking forward to the opportunity of connecting and interacting with my fan base from Jamaica and…

Dancehall enigma Dave 'Big Wayne' Channer recently escaped a robbery attempt at Dumbarton Avenue in Kingston, and dispels allegations that he was fired on.

The slang artiste told The WEEKEND STAR that he was on his way to the recording studio when he was approached by a man who demanded…

Comments made by Broadcasting Commission’s executive director Cordel Green, has sparked much chatter among industry players.

According to the Jamaica Observer, Green said the organization has made recommendations to the Government to limit, where necessary, the number of songs produced by disc jockeys on local…

 DEEJAY Silver Cat, who had a big hit in the 1990s with Fowl Affair, is making a comeback by weighing in on one of the hottest topics in Jamaica — Vybz Kartel's legal troubles.

His new single, Vybz Kartel Saga, zooms in on Kartel's battles with the law which has landed him in police…

The rumour mill is spinning again.

This time it is churning out gossip that involves singers Ce'Cile and Chris Martin. The rumours have it that the 'bad gyal' Ce'Cile is pregnant with twins, with the Cheater's Prayer singer Chris Martin being the father.

The rumours…

Bounty Killer who is mourning the passing of his mother, Miss Ivy, was granted bereavement leave when he appeared in the Corporate Area R-M Court yesterday.

The dancehall deejay is to go on trial on June 6 to answer to charges of possession of and smoking ganja.

It…

 A St Vincent government official is calling for more stringent regulations regarding contractual arrangements between overseas artistes and promoters.

According to a Caribbean Media Corporation news report, Opposition Minister of Trade, Industry and Commerce, St Clair Leacock made the…

 AFTER a self-imposed break, singer Da'Ville is hoping for a chart comeback with the release of new songs for different producers. In an interview with the Observer last week, he said personal 'demons' influenced his decision to temporarily step away from recording.

He acknowledged the…

Despite more than half of Busy Signal's upcoming album being leaked online, his manager, Shane Brown, does not believe it will affect the sales significantly.

Scheduled to be released officially on April 24, at least 10 songs from Busy Signal's upcoming 17-track album, titled Reggae Music Again, have been…

Dancehall artiste Bramma says he wants to give back to his community. He hopes to do this by way of a treat for children and a stage show on March 24 at the Duhaney Park football field.

"It's a family thing. You can bring out the whole family. It's a community event, treat, party and stage show. Mi just a give…